Women 200lb+, Let's Be Fang-tastic This October!!!
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I did measurements tonight and I am down a full inch everywhere except my waist from the beginning of June. That's definite progress.
I don't think I'll bother to weigh tomorrow. I moved an exceptionally heavy mattress today and can feel that I will have a sore back tomorrow, so that means I'll be up a couple pounds of water weight due to the muscles being sore.
But the carpet is now down in the bedroom and looks pretty, so I'm happy.8 -
Ladies, I fell off my horse, tumbled off my wagon, rolled back down the hill... but I'm back! Let's do this!
I have to say, one thing slips and then another and then another! If I think about what happened, I took on too much change too quickly, I got really hungry leading up to my time of the month, I fell off my exercise routine, and stopped drinking as much water. I'm telling you it was full-on reversion over here.
Emotionally, my fiance, who hasn't been putting in any work other than eating what I'm eating (even after falling off the wagon) is losing weight like crazy. It's hard not to feel jealous because of it, and I let my emotions get away with me.
On the positive side, my off-the-rails week seems to have been at a calorie maintenance of 247 lbs so I'm sitting at my lowest recorded weight still. There is a difference, however, between having luckily not gained any weight and being completely engaged with my health.
LESSON LEARNED: It's okay to keep my goals the same for weeks at a time. I changed too much too quickly and I lost control of it. I'm on my own weight-loss journey so I can't compare myself to others. Focus on each day's goals to remain engaged.
I know it's not time to do my second week goals yet, but if I haven't been in it for the first week, what does that matter.
BIRTHDAY MONTH!!!
Age 30 (soon 31), Height 6'0"
Highest weight: 266lbs (2/2/20)
Lowest weight: 143lbs (1st goal is 199)
9/8: 255.6
9/29: 252.2
10/2: 248.6
10/6: 247.6
Weekly goals (exercise):
🌻 Daily elliptical (at least 30 minutes)
Weekly goals (diet):
🌻 Meet calorie goal every day
🌻 Intermittent fasting (16:8)
Weekly goals (mental):
🎃 Be kind to myself
🎃 Focus on sleep routine
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@janek1705, welcome! I also give myself one "cheat" day a week, I don't log but I still try not to overeat or indulge too much. It is the day where my partner and I order out, so I try not to stress too much.
@Riddikulus89, I have also been struggling HARD to wake up in the morning since I WFH two days a week and definitely push the limits for when I have to wake up. There are so many lessons to learn as we go through this process, we can do it. You fell off the wagon, but you're back!
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971, nice work, I feel the same about randomly being invited to dinner. It can really throw a wrench in calories.
@KeriA, great work! I am slowly trying to get my workouts back up to 4-5 times per week.
@orangequilt, I love the goal of using non-food ways to manage emotions, I have to work on that every day. A few days ago I was in the grocery store and feeling stressed and I headed towards the ice cream aisle, lucky I didn't get any and I felt proud of myself. I can't really have sweets in the house because I don't just eat one portion.
@speyerj, snacking at night can be so difficult to avoid, I try to stay out of the kitchen and up my water if I start feeling snacky. You got this!
@uyister, I tried T-25 a long time ago, I remember really enjoying it. It gets you moving for sure. Good luck with your classes as well! I am also in school, so I know how hard that balance can be.
@MarilynTC, walking on sand is so hard, kudos to you. Sounds like you have a solid plan in mind.
@Fortysevenby47, great goals!
@changeforeverlj, that is awesome about C25K! I would also feel so, so proud. Also, great news about your father, I've been sending your family warm thoughts. And a loss is a loss, you still made progress.
@ChrysalisCove, great work! Our bodies give us such a hard time when it comes to the scale, a lot of people take measurements so they have another way of seeing progress if the scale isn't moving. I'm not sure if you do that already, but just an idea!
@iloveeggnog, nice job, it can be hard to resist the sweets, especially when we know how good they are. Great loss! And happy holiday, I hope it goes smoothly.
@AlissaAMTaylor, exactly and as Jane said, this is a process that has its ups and downs, but you've already made great progress.
@adhmrh, welcome!
@remedieigotcha, welcome to the group, great goals! I am also in school and I'd like to feel confident walking across the stage as well, I'll already feel proud of myself for what I accomplished, but I want to feel good too.
Last week and this week have been okay, I've been tracking and logging and getting my exercise in. I used to exercise in the morning and have it done, but I've been slacking on that. If I wait until the evening I start thinking of excuses not to or I just lose the motivation, so I am hoping to get back to that this week. Fingers crossed. I also have a wedding this weekend (socially distanced) and I was able to buy some clothes that are two sizes smaller, it will have family I haven't seen in awhile so I am excited to be around people and just feel confident in myself. Family events used to stress me out. Happy Tuesday!9 -
Hello! This is my first time joining this group!
Name: Heather
Age: 41
SW (May, 2020): 440
CW (Sept 29): 380.6
GW: For now ~250
I try not focusing too much on the scale, so I’m mostly focusing on things like the fit of my clothes and how I’m feeling. My goal for this month is to be fitting into size 26 by the end of the month (currently in 28).
To achieve my goal, I am doing the following:
- Track my food every day on MFP, and be mindful that I don’t go over
- Meal plan every week
- Drink 72 oz of water every day
- Exercise a minimum of 2 times per week
- Increase daily steps on the days I don’t have a formal work out. My plan is to go for a walk around the block during a coffee or lunch break.
- Continue to see my psychologist regularly. I’m going through a very stressful time personally right now, so I’m aware this can have a negative impact on my health.
I’ll likely check my weight around the middle and the end of the month, so I’ll report on that and WHEN I make it to size 26!
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Nice to see new members working hard to get fitter and healthier.
@Riddikulus89 That is the way to not give up and getting back on ttrack before gaining!
@torih941 That is what I did with exercise yesterday. I had to get a lot done and then it was later and I just blew it off. Nice to look forward to this wedding looking good!
Today is my one day this week except for maybe Friday that I do not have a bunch to do so I plan to get in my strength training workout especially since it is sunny and the rains are a coming. I do one section outside to get some Vitamin D etc. I haven’t done much food planning since I will be too busy to cook some days this week but my husband went to COSCO and got a few things. He even found TP which is where we usually get it but they are always out. I might make some soup tonight since I have the ingredients. Consequently I haven’t done the weekly food order. I know I won’t get exercise on Thursday. I plan to keep my calories low this week, and drink my water. I have not been quite up to my water goal but close. I slept in today because I had to get up earlier yesterday and probably on Thursday. I can get a good night sleep tonight too. Maybe what I will do is after the exercise do some planning for the next 2 weeks and make a shopping list for my husband and daughter so that it will be done by the time things settle down again. I hope to slip in a long walk with some running intervals this week too. I am not going to count on more than that but hope to keep my physical activity level.4 -
Height 5'2"
SW 216
CW 209.6
SW 10/1/2020: 208.6
10/4 goal: 207
10/11 goal : 205
10/18 goal: 203
10/31 goal: 201
So last weekend didn't go so well. Friday was my 10year wedding anniversary, so of course we ate out and it was downhill from there. But I was right back on it Monday morning and I'm sitting at the same weight of 208.6. My 10/11 goal still stands, and I want to get as close to that as possible.
I have a new goal in mind. On November 21st I have to do a wellness screening to get a discount on our medical insurance. I have not been under 200lbs for this yearly screening since probably 2014 or 2015. I'd like to get to under 200 (id like to be 190-195). So now that I have something to motivate me, I hope that will keep my momentum going. Its only been 2 days, but I've almost stopped snacking after dinner and I've been 100% at not eating until 11am because of my intermittent fasting.
I may start posting here daily, so sorry if I bug everyone, but it will keep me going!6 -
I gave up on the diet break. I was too miserable physically and mentally to keep it going past six days. Hopefully that's enough to have reworked my leptin levels, and I return with relief to sensible portions today.
Boyfriend had nightmares last night and kept waking up to pee (medication side effect) so he ate his breakfast and went back to bed. I don't blame him at all. So I'll work on the house today, clean out the fridge, and generally get ready for the big shopping trip tomorrow.2 -
Hi! (waves)
I've been off and on MFP for a couple of years now but I need to buckle down and get healthier after the last doctor's visit. I dont want to have to go on meds for my cholesterol.
SW end of sept 230
CW 227
first GW 199 by year end
final GW 175
Ive been tracking and exercising for 10 days now which is more than ever before. I KNOW food tracking is a huge part of getting healthier. My biggest struggles are sugar/snacking and portion control. I dont drink sodas or very much alcohol (maybe one or two drinks a month?) I try to let myself have one cheat day a week - I still track but dont freak out about what I eat. In general I am a healthy eater just too much cheeeeeeeeese and high fat foods. I'm trying to cut down on meats (easier than cheeeeese) and have at least one day a week thats all veggies.
I bought a treadmill 2 weekends ago since with Covid Im not ok going tot he gym and thats helped. I get up at 5 every morning and walk for an hour (2.5 miles) before work. My work is VERY sedentary and I have plantar fasciitis so this works for me for exercise. twice a week I play doubles tennis which is more calorie burn but I cant really do more due to PF. I do need to NOT EAT all the extra calories though! haha
Anyway, here I am!
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Hi everyone, I spent some months on this thread in the first part of the year, but fizzled out a bit over the summer. Covid and associated financial and emotional stress caused me to erase the weight I lost earlier in the year.
I have made some really positive lifestyle changes though this year. I kept up my regular exercise and I started tracking my alcohol intake. I used to have wine or a few drinks every day. I am now only enjoying alcohol 2-3 nights a week. I hope to keep this up and maybe even cut it down more.
I have not however, done much with losing weight, which I really need to do for my health. I am feeling sluggish and achy most days, and I'm fairly confident its from the extra 50 lbs I'm hauling around. I really want to make this year some sort of success in that department. With that, in October I am going to aim to not dwell so much on exercise, but instead really dial in my good logging and eating within my projected range.
I know how good it will feel to get a few pounds off and frankly, I could use that boost this fall as we head into less daylight and less socializing opportunities. So I'm chasing that feeling. My goal for Oct is to lose 5 lbs. I'm recording my start weight as current, since even though I've been at this for a while it's depressing to note I have made no progress.
Weight Goal for Oct: 204 (5 lbs)
Oct 1: 209
Oct 7: 207.9 (-1.1)
Thanks for being here, everyone. Let's have a great month.7 -
Nice to see you back here @shorepine! You got this. And you are right - it's primarily about food. Exercise is just extra. You will get back to Onederland in no time.4
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Hello, I am new to this post.
I am in my 30s, single mom to a 10yo boy and work in retail management.
Height: 5'1"
Highest weight: 288
Starting weight (this time around): 272
Current weight: 246
Mini goal: 235 (what I weighed when I got pregnant with my son in 2009)
Ultimate goal: not really sure, I will reevaluate as I lose and see what my body looks like
My goals for October:
-Log all my foods and stay within my calorie budget for the week as a whole every week this month
-increase my 30 day step average from 7600/daily to 8000/daily
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Weigh in Wednesday
Highest weight: 435 (11/1/18)--lost 50 lbs. by the end of 2018 but got off track and gained back almost 31 lbs.
SW: 415.8 (4/17/19)
9/30: 201.0
10/7: 197.6
10/14:
10/21:
10/28:
10/31:
Oct. GW: 194.4
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Weekly exercise goals:
- bike ride or exercise bike 5 times per week - 5/5
- strength training 2 times per week - 2/2; increased reps for a couple exercises
- chair yoga 4 times per week - 4/4
- steps onto aerobic step platform twice a day at least 3 times per week - 4/3; increased reps
Wow! I made it to onederland! I'm having trouble processing it. I haven't been below 200 since the mid-to-late 80s. I was a healthy weight when my daughter was born in 1980 and slightly overweight when my son was born in 1983 (I'm pretty sure my son doesn't remember me being below 200). After that, I gained as I tried to handle an abusive husband and the depression that ensued. I got divorced and finished college as a single parent. I lost quite a bit of weight my last couple semesters but gained it all back plus some as I dealt with the stress of a move and new job and on and off depression. Lost a lot again in 2000-2001 but again it didn't stick when my job became more stressful when my boss was out on medical leave. I had to handle most of her job plus manage my own team. The crazy work hours meant I let the exercise slide, then tracking my food stopped, and I was soon back to where I was plus more. I also lost 50 to 70 pounds several times in between but never stuck with it, never made it back to below 200. Now I'm retired so the job stress is gone...of course, replaced by other stresses but that's life. The changes I've made all seem very tenuous. I feel like I'm just one episode of depression away from gaining it all back. Oh, well. I can't worry about that right now. Just have to keep taking it one day at a time. When bad things happen or the depression comes back, I'll hope I have some new skills/habits in place that will help me cope and stop me from gaining it all back. Being a part of this group is definitely a big piece to the puzzle of what's working for me this time so thank you to you all. I think for today I'll just try to wrap my head around seeing that number 1 and enjoy the accomplishment.
Hope you all have a good week!10 -
Congrats on making it to onederland @MuttiNM! What an amazing loss this week for you!
And thanks for the encouragement @speyerj . You have been a source of inspiration to me on here, so I appreciate that. And yes- I've been way too focused on exercise which is generally not a problem for me, and not nearly focused enough on managing my portions and food choices. For Oct I'm going to really focus on my food and let the exercise come naturally as it can.
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Congratulations @MuttiNM! So happy for you. Yes, I understand the fear that all of your accomplishments could be erased by sliding down a long slippery slope. I went through a period where I feared maintenance. Worried that I'd fall back into old habits and regain. I still worry.
I agree that we have to take it one day at a time. And remember that you are an active agent here, not a victim. You get to make the choice about how you will respond when bad things happen or depression sets in. If an injury or illness that stops us from exercising, that doesn't have to mean we will gain weight. It just means we have to make some adjustments. Depression is serious illness, but there are tools that can help you manage it. Who knows, perhaps the bike riding and yoga you do can help prevent your next bout. We are free agents who get to decide how to manage our health every day and each day we can make an important decision to keep at it.4 -
Congratulations @MuttiNM on onderland!!!!! I dont even know you but am beaming with pride!! It is quite an accomplishment and I hope you take time to really celebrate it!!3
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Well done muttiM!!! Hope it feels fantastic!!2
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Thank you, @shorepine, @speyerj, @iloveeggnog, and @orangequilt. It feels both wonderful and surreal!2
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I said NO to bagels and cream cheese at work today! I had my whole day planned and had no room for it....so I didn't eat it! I also said no to cake on Monday because it would have messed with my calories.
Now, I did argue with myself about it several times through out the day today, but I held fast and didn't give in!
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So my motto for this month is: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. It's been helping me through this week to say no to snacks and junk food at work and to make better decisions at the grocery store.
On Sunday, I meal prepped for two weeks. I made 14 smoothies and froze them and I cooked two weeks worth of tofu and put half in the freezer. Now my lunches are super easy to prepare, I just grab a smoothie and throw some tofu with peanut sauce in a bowl with lettuce and crainsins and I'm good to go. I hate cooking (mostly I hate washing dishes) so only doing this twice a month might be a real win for me.
I know that eventually, my snack cravings are going to hit me at work, so I've got a bunch of those protein bars from Costco in my desk and ready to go.
My exercising had been non-existent, so I'm going to work on that starting tomorrow, which is a three day weekend for me.
It's great to read about everyone's journey and I'm so glad we've got new people this month and people returning from hiatuses as well! 💜💜💜
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@RavenStCloud how do you cook your tofu? I've been trying recepies but it's barely edible when I do...1
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Hi to everyone new here!
@MuttiNM, ahhh that is amazing!! So happy for you, you've worked so hard. I'm sure it came with a lot of emotions, but you did it and you should feel so proud.
@shorepine, welcome back, you're going to crush your October goals!
Ugh, I usually try to be positive and encouraging to other people when the scale isn't cooperating because I also logically know that I am going to fluctuate. I'm feeling a little down/frustrated because I can't seem to kick out of the 240s, I weighed in at 238.8 last week and I KNOW it is because I ate a high sodium meal the night before (so honestly have no idea why I weighed myself this morning) but I was up to 241 and it's just frustrating. I can't wait to be comfortably in the 230s where if I fluctuate I am still in the 30s. Just venting I guess, I know it's a process. I know I've lost inches and I visibly look smaller so the number doesn't determine everything. I think for me I just haven't been in the 230s since I was in high school so it's something I really want. Bleh, just a lot of feelings today.
One good thing is I actually went to the morning strength training class, so yay for that!7 -
Hey @torih941 Your vent could have been plucked from my brain! Every single week I feel like I battle with the scale. I do everything right and yet things don't budge..until they do. What I have found helps me get through the impatient, blah days when I get so frustrated is two fold: I print off the report of my weight loss on here for the last 6 months...getting to visually see the drops over the months has helped immensely. Also, I feel sometimes like I have become quite vain, but what truly works for me is to take a picture of myself and then put it side by side with a pre-journey pic (like in my profile picture). It reassures me that I have made progress and it somehow makes me feel relieved and able to tolerate the doldrums a bit better...as I wait for the whoosh! Yay to the strength training class and hope your whoosh happens soon!5
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@torih941 I know how frustrating that can be! I have been in this place myself for months now... and yeah I try to be positive for others, too. Sometimes I try to think about encouraging myself the same way that I would try to encourage others, and that helps. It's amazing how sodium affects the scale. I have eaten Chinese food and seen gains of over 5 lbs the next day! I try to stay off the scale after eating a high sodium meal now, for my own mental health. I know you'll get there- to the 230's and beyond. Just stick with it and keep your eye on the prize.
Also, good job making it to strength class this morning!
@iloveeggnog that is a good idea about reorienting your thoughts to all that has been accomplished so far.
I am not worrying about exercise right now, I am just thinking about my food- but I'm really looking forward to adding back in the exercise when I can. I've been stuck in the pattern too long of exercising regularly and then eating everything in sight. It's hard for me not to exercise because it makes me feel great, but it's also kind of nice not to worry about fitting it in. I am working from home and homeschooling my kids right now, with little help because my husband is super busy at work and doing lots of traveling. So, not worrying and stressing when I can't find the time to hit the treadmill has been a nice mental break for me. I'm just trying to fit in at least 10k steps throughout the day and squeezing in yoga when I can.
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@iloveeggnog, that's a great idea. I find when I do side by sides it's much easier to see a difference. I think I might do that today just to boost my confidence. It really is hard for us to see all the changes because we look at ourselves every day.
@shorepine, you're right. If I am kind to others when they're struggling, then I should show myself the same grace. Something I thought of is at least I am in the 230s. Before when I would fluctuate in the 240s it would be high 240s and now my fluctuations are in the low 240s, soon enough I'll be there.
@MuttiNM, lol it must be apart of being human because I knew exactly what it was going to say!
Thank you for the kind words, I am already feeling a bit better I think I might start focusing more on NSVs, like today in my strength class I was able to to do an entire band/weight up for the entire class from when I originally started. 5 -
Yesterday was the job interview with upper management and it went well. This morning very early was a small day surgery. It also went well. I just took a big nap. I consequently had no exercise today or yesterday. I have a meeting tomorrow but should be able to get in some exercise by then. The day before yesterday I ate so little MFP gave me a talking too. Yesterday I ate a lot since I had a small snack before the interview then had a late lunch then dinner. Today I had a late breakfast since I couldn't eat before surgery. I will probably have only dinner and my 1 after dinner treat. So it will be lower calories but hopefully MFP won't get mad at me. Saturday morning I have a zoom meeting with my siblings about my Mom. I may call her this afternoon. Then things settle down and I can get back to a normal schedule of food and exercise unless I get a job offer. We plan to get take out from our favorite Tex Mex restaurant and make Margararitas if I do and maybe if I don't. I will now get caught up with posts.7
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My fingers are crossed for you KeriA! I hope its a great fit for you.2
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@Making_Impossible_Possible I think your new goal to be in onderland is achievable. I post daily too when I can. I remember those at work temptations. I won’t have to deal with that until next year. Since most jobs I am applying to are remote.
@hap2go I think I may have a bit of Plantar Fasciitis too
@AlexandraFindsHerself Hope you settle back into your calorie goal.
@shorepine glad you kept up regular exercise. Now you should do fine with weight loss
@MuttiNM Congratulations on getting to Onderland! You know I have always done fine losing when I am not working. I hope I don’t have to wait till I retire to lose this weight. I just might get this job. I need to make sure I get exercise and adjust my calories this time. Have a great end of the week too.
@RavenStCloud great job meal prepping. Hope the exercise goes well.
@torih941 I know what you mean about staying within the 230s when you fluctuate. That is where I am with the 240s. Yay for going to your class!
@iloveeggnog I love the looking at your weight loss chart thing. I do that with my phone app. But lately it feels like the charts for the pandemic. I seem to be flattening the curve a bit lately and I need to keep it going down!
Thanks for the good wishes @speyerj.
Why is it so hard to balance food and exercise? Anyway I am concentrating on food today and tomorrow exercise and food. I don't usually push exercise on the weekends yet but with this past week I may push it on Saturday.4 -
Went to the store today and then had a nap because I think I'm having a fibro flare. I'm not in nearly the pain I used to be, but the exhaustion is still a thing. I have all the dishes to do tonight and it feels like an impossible task, and that is a sure sign of a flare.
Tomorrow afternoon I can't nap, I have to take Girlfriend to her psych appointment across town. But he's a really good guy and it will be nice to have one person managing all our meds, and he's willing to let me be the point person for all of us on refills and arranging visits.5 -
Age : 30 Height 5'5”
Highest weight: 214.3 (8/23)
10/1: 212.6
10/8: 210.6
10/15:
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10/29:
10/31:
I’ve been trying to get back into a routine - walking to and from work, meal prepping my full work week of meals with 1-2 external meals that will be eaten with friends socially, and going to the gym on my way home. Just need to keep this up!4
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