Women 200lb+, Let's Be Fang-tastic This October!!!
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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:
10/22:
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 -
shhhhhh! A little bird told me an official offer is being sent to me from HR. El Ranchon tonight!9
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@KeriA - I hope it is! And congrats on the promotion!
I made it onto the treadmill today. Walked for 30min while listening to music and reading. I love reading when I walk on the treadmill because it makes time go by so fast! I wasn't down much this morning, but down is down and I'm happy!
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@RavenStCloud I love yr mantra 'Just because you can, doesn't mean you should' speaks volumes about our journey! It's all about daily discipline over time!
@MuttiNM what a win for you to reach below 200! Well done! Having the coping mechanisms in place to handle your depression is definitely what will get you through your ups and downs without having to lean on food! In the meantime be kind to yourself, and enjoy your victory!
@Making_Impossible_Possible I love bagels so much I allocate them into my daily intake. I make a batch of sourdough bagels once a week and can have one at lunch with healthy toppings, its definitely a highlight!
@shorepine Hi! The food is definitely the most important thing to focus on! Good luck with your goals!
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Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 254
End of December: 246.7
End of January: 244.7
End of Feb.: 242.2
End of March: 240
End of April: 240.4
End of May: 235.6
End of June: 236.2
End of July: 236.4
August/Sept: Break
End of Sept Weight: 236.9
10/9: 237.5 (+0.6)
I haven't done well to start the month but am aiming to get on track starting today! Making a grocery list as we speak.
Found out earlier this week that my grandmother, who has been very ill for months, is not expected to recover. My dad along with his siblings are going through the house getting it cleaned up and ready to sell. Dividing everything amongst family members. Once again triggered my comfort food eating along with sugar. I am definitely an emotional eater.
My sister is coming to visit me in three weeks, so my goal is to get back on track and lose a few pounds before she arrives.
Goals for remainder of month:
Drink at least 60 ounces of water daily
Stay within calorie goal daily - track and post
Reduce sugar intake
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Weigh-In
10/1: 238.8
10/9: 239.2
🎃 October Goals 🎃
*log everyday, accurately and honestly: yes! Definitely too much sodium this week.
*workout 3-5 times per week, preferably 4
*be kind to myself: hit my goal of 4x this week with two in the morning. I always feel better after a morning workout because it’s done and out of the way.
*become more creative with food choices/options: yes, I’m trying to switch it up a bit more.
So, a slight gain, but I’m also down from where I was in the middle of the week, so I guess that’s a positive? At least it’s the weekend 😊3 -
October 2020 Stats
37 years old
Height: 5' 6"
SW (9/15/2020): 255.6
Month SW (10/2/2020): 249.6 lbs
Goal weight: 180 lbs
10/2: 249.6 lbs
10/9: 248.8 lbs
10/16: lbs
10/23: lbs
10/30: lbs
I have been logging my food for about a month now and am already starting to feel better. I'm not as hungry as before and don't want to snack all of the time.
I was last dedicated to losing weight from January-May of 2016. In May of 2016 I was at the lowest weight I can remember being at 210. That was also when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. After he turned one I was ready to start focusing on myself again and then I found out I was pregnant again in March of 2018. My son will turn 4 in February and my daughter will turn 2 next month and I am ready to start giving myself some attention again! The last couple of weeks have been stressful with trying to get my son to go #2 in the potty so I feel like i am hanging onto my weight a little due to stress even though I am staying at my daily calorie goal.
A couple of goals for me for October are:
1.) Stop stressing about potty training!! I worry and beat myself up about it too much.
2.) Spend more quality time with my husband.
3.) Start doing some daily activities to get back into exercising. Going on walks with the kids after work or riding the exercise bike in our basement for 30 min./day are something that I can manage right now. No time to go to a gym and that's really not an option anyway with the pandemic.
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Hi all!
I’m not new to MFP, I’ve actually been with the app for about 7 years now. I always wonder how much better I’d feel now had I been consistent with my weight loss journey but it’s never too late to start over so here I am! I’ve been really focusing on just lowering my caloric intake and moving more and in the last month or so I’m down from 258 to 242! Being this close to the 230’s is so exciting because it’s been over five years since I’ve seen that number on the scale!
I’d love to see your beautiful faces on my newsfeed so feel free to add me!
SW: 258
Current: 242
First Goal: 220
End Goal: 180
Monthly Goal: Have a perfect month in my fitness app on my Apple Watch. And drink more water.6
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