Women 200lb+, Let's Be Fang-tastic This October!!!

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  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    KeriA wrote: »
    @iloveeggnog Happy anniversary and happy Noctober 19th!!!! You may not check this thread today but hope it was great!

    Finally the scale moved below my last lowest weight! I lost 2.2 lbs from yesterday and 1.4 lbs from my September low. I finally lost more than 20 lbs. I was so close for so long. For those of us who have lost or maintained or have only gained a lb or 2 since early March, I think we should give ourselves credit for not gaining the COVID 19 lbs so many have or if we did and are doing something about it give yourselves a pat on the back. So here is my Monday check in:

    Keri
    67 years old, Height: 5'6"
    SW: 266 lbs (Dec 2019)
    2/1: 263.6
    3/1: 261.8
    4/1: 258
    5/1:254
    6/1:254
    7 /1:250.4
    8/1: 249.2
    9/1: 247 lowest Sept weight 246.8
    10/1: 247
    10/19: 245.4
    CW: 245.4

    1st GW: 220 The lowest weight I got to when I last lost significant weight.
    2nd GW: Onderland 1st, maintain for a few weeks then
    3rd GW: 186 overweight but not obese
    4th GW: 150 lbs. Healthy weight Then evaluate what weight is best for me. I just want to get to a healthy weight for me.

    October Goal weight: 242 again or at least in the low 240s

    Goals:
    • Log daily, stay under my calorie goal, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, get enough sleep and check into this thread on weekdays to track progress;
    • Continue my plan to up NEAT
    • Continue to increase exercise until I am at 45-60 minutes 6 days a week. Right now I am working on 30-60 minutes 5 days a week. 2 days of strength training and other exercise including walk/runs.
    • If I get this job (still waiting for official contract to sign), make sure I create and follow a schedule that includes meal planning and cooking at home (me, my husband and daughter) drinking water, increased physical activity and exercise. Adjust calories to activity and exercise level as needed.
    • Declutter Art Room and set up home office. Declutter the basement hallway and insist my youngest clean the bathroom.

    Last month I only had 3 goals but this month I added one in case I got the job. I just added another goal to get ready for my job. If somehow it falls through I will have my art room ready to use. Last week I did what I could to get things out of it that didn’t belong. I was patient waiting for my husband to get the big things out this weekend. He waited till the last minute and got them out last night. So this week I can actually organize and clean up. I will still be getting rid of things like kid art supplies from teaching. Next weekend my husband needs to help me set up the desk and move the chair in. As I have less cleaning activity I will pick back up on exercise.
    We took a little hiatus on Saturday and had our social distancing buddies over for our last meet up for the year since they live in Texas except for the summer. We celebrated my job offer and said our in person good byes for the year. I made Lancashire Hotpot they brought the bubbly and an apple pie. It was a typical Seattle day cool with a fine mist. We had an umbrella set up for their table. We also used out firepit which we hardly ever use.

    Another thing I have been thinking about. I was originally going to have a rest from deficit calories when I lost 10% of my original weight. However I have decided that since my loss has been so slow and I have had long periods of staying the same weight that this isn't really necessary. What I will watch is if I start to up my exercise schedule significantly and exercise 6-7 days a week for over 45 minutes a day I will re-evaluate my calorie goal to make sure I adjust for my upped activity level especially if I am also more physically active otherwise. Last time I lost weight I had to take a break from low calories and adjust my calories up to lose. However I am not going to assume this weight loss is the same as last time. If I am losing I will keep it going but if I am stalling with a significant calorie deficit I will look at my calorie burn.

    I will be reading your posts soon.

    It is SO INSPIRING to see your steady downward trend!!
  • KMC55
    KMC55 Posts: 100 Member
    @heatherbluebell Good for you, focus on the positive. I have been through a lot as well and it is all about the attitude you approach it with. Hang in there and you can do it.
  • MuttiNM
    MuttiNM Posts: 240 Member
    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: 195.8
    10/21: 196.6
    10/28:
    10/31:

    Oct. GW: 194.4
    GW: 160 (then reevaluate)

    Weekly exercise goals:
    - bike ride or exercise bike 5 times per week - 3/5
    - strength training 2 times per week - 2/2
    - chair yoga 4 times per week - 4/4
    - steps onto aerobic step platform twice a day at least 3 times per week - 3/3
    - bonus: 4 50-60 min. hikes

    I'm posting late today. I had to go to my parents' town and take my mom for several tests at the cancer center. Hopefully she'll have the results in a couple days.

    It was an unexpectedly nice day out today. I stopped by my son's house on my way home to see if he wanted to take advantage of the relatively warm weather and go for a short hike (it got dark before we could make it a longer hike!). We did that and by the time I got home, it was later than I planned and I'm behind on everything. :)

    The scale was not my friend this week. This is the 5th time in 18+ months that I've shown a gain for the week and this is the largest one so far. It's not terrible but still not what you want to see. I had a projected loss of 1 pound but I guess it didn't want to show up. I didn't make all 5 bike rides but did get in some hiking with my son and daughter. My daughter was home for a short weekend visit so that was really nice.

    I have one more trip to my parents scheduled for the coming week and will be doing a socially distanced car rally (no group meetings before or after the drive) with my son on Saturday so, with being gone most of the day today, I may fall short of a couple of my exercise goals again this week. Hopefully I'll be pretty close though.

    Hope you all are doing well. Have a great rest of the week!
  • keksbalance
    keksbalance Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, everyone! I just found this thread!
    Age: 33 Height 5'7
    Highest weight 225
    Current Weight 213
    Goal Weight 150 then reassess.

    I am just starting to track with MFP and plan on trying to start running again (slow and barely half a mile right now but I used to be a distance runner prior to gaining weight) and do yoga. Is anyone on Instagram? I created a private account I am going to use to keep myself accountable and am looking for good follows to inspire me!
  • JAC581
    JAC581 Posts: 91 Member
    Hey all! This is my first time posting here. I started back up on MFP on 10/7 with a starting weight of 247 lb (my highest weight was 250 at the beginning of the year. I lost 10 lbs, then it came creeping back.)

    Age: 35 Height: 5'6"
    10/7: 247
    10/14: 243.2
    10/21: 239.6

    My goal weight is 170 lb., then reassess. I've been at a calorie deficit almost everyday since starting, and had a great NSV by going on 30 min. walks 5 days last week and meeting my Fitbit goal! It's always been a challenge for me to want to be active (migraines don't help), so that is something I am definitely trying to work on!
  • KMC55
    KMC55 Posts: 100 Member
    @torih941 I could have written that exact same post. Know you are not alone and there is help. You can do this.
  • KMC55
    KMC55 Posts: 100 Member
    Starting to think ahead for the weekend and getting a little nervous. I seem to go off the rails on weekends and gain 2+ lbs to then have to start the week making up for the weekend. Does anyone else have this problem? What are your tips and tricks? I know planning is suppose to help but how do you plan when you have a spontaneous husband who is food picky?
  • remedieigotcha
    remedieigotcha Posts: 51 Member
    @torih941 Sending u love & positive vibes. But ur awesome for recognizing ur not exactly there yet with the self control. Maybe have only good/healthy snacks at home until ur more in control or able to eliminate/reduce those stress factors? Is there any way to eliminate/reduce these stressors? Do u have to just say no to what ppl ask? Just some ideas that might help get u fully back on the wagon. Hope everything calms down soon ❤

    @JAC581 Hello! Good progress, ur doing great! 👏🏽👍🏾

    @xofarrah Hi! Wow what an amazing week for u! 👏🏽👍🏾

    @Heatherbluebell Hello! Aw Hun that is a lot to have to deal with, but yes sometimes things will happen for us that is a blessing in disguise and ur awesome to have made the decision to be proactive in moving forward!

    @HLeticia7 Hi Leticia! U got this 👍🏾💪🏾

    @Tarzan37 portion control is very important, so good job with that. Happy 20! 👏🏽👍🏾

    @AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Glad to read ur meal plans are helping.. Yay for the nsv! I had a similar nsv today 😁👍🏾

    @KMC55 Hi Kristi! Yeess, 🎶U can get it if u really want it🎶😉.. Awesome job at acknowledging ur challenge and knowing u can get in some exercise to do something about it.. I suggest having a separate meal plan from ur husband's if he doesn't eat what you eat. Hopefully he'll slowly transition to ur healthier eating style later

    Scale victory: another 2lbs gone (not as much as i wanted this week but I'll take it), for a total of 22.4lbs gone! 😁

    NSV: i haven't been able to even get these shorts past my thighs, let alone button them up, for a while, but now i can! I still have about 10lbs before they're totally comfy but again I'll take it! 😁💪🏾👍🏾 #GettingThere

    37
    5'9"
    SW: 270lbs
    CW: 247.6lbs
    UGW: 180-190lbs

    10/02: 254.4lbs
    10/11: 249.6lbs
    10/18: 247.6lbs
    10/25:
  • torih941
    torih941 Posts: 208 Member
    @KMC55, you are definitely right, just have to keep going! We got this.

    @orangequilt, yes, that is exactly what I do, thanks for the kind words.

    @KeriA, yes, very overwhelming, but still trying to keep going. I know I can do it, I just have to get my mind focused. Thanks for the encouraging words!

    @remedieigotcha, thanks for the kind words. I am going to get some healthier snacks in the house and focus on incorporating those into my diet versus the unfilling sweets. Also, great loss!
  • IsETHome
    IsETHome Posts: 386 Member
    edited October 2020

    “Binge eating is a food addiction just as much as binge drinking is an alcohol addiction.”

    @alexandra_ ......That’s me and black licorice. I can’t have it in the house and it is really really hard to walk by in the store. 3 pieces is 130 cals. Let’s be honest, with a bag of licorice......that’s probably immediately weight gain of .5 a pound. I imagine ex smokers crave like this too.
  • AlexandraFindsHerself1971
    AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Posts: 3,106 Member
    KMC55 wrote: »
    Last night was not a good night. Too many snacks after work and reflected in the scale this morning. Feeling disappointed, but trying to channel it for motivation and remember that it isnt about the day to day scale changes it is the weekly and overall changes.

    When I've done that I try to not beat myself up, but identify, what led me to the snacking? Do I maybe need a little more fat in my dinner for satiety? Do I do better if I plan an emotionally satisfying snack that is the End Of The Day? Do I just need to go to bed earlier? And if I do, why didn't I last night? And then I can make the appropriate changes in my behavior so that I do what I really want to do.

    I learned that after dinner I really do have to do the blasted dishes immediately because otherwise I'll sit down and by the time the "pick up the house for tomorrow and set up the coffee pot" alarm goes off, I won't wanna, I'll be too tired, and doing it then often pushes my bedtime too late and I wind up snacking too much.

  • dprus2
    dprus2 Posts: 9 Member
    edited October 2020

    No loss this week, which is disappointing, but I reminded myself this morning that it's not a race and to just keep trying. Really need to incorporate some exercise into my routine. It's been a goal all month, but haven't been successful. Just keep trying!

    Have a good weekend everyone!
  • changeforeverlj
    changeforeverlj Posts: 222 Member
    @torih941 Sending hugs and love your way! There's nothing worse than feeling overwhelmed and anxious! The next meal will be the one that gets you back 'on the wagon' and all the little decisions you are making now will help you move forward. Self-sabotage is what I am used to, so I understand how you are feeling, however you are here online recognizing where you have been and know what to do to get back on track. Well done xoxo
  • micwrites
    micwrites Posts: 123 Member
    AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »
    I am fifty pounds down! This morning I weighed 246. That's really exciting. I'd LOVE to be 75 pounds down by Christmas, but I don't think that's going to happen with the pace I'm setting. It's not a bad pace; I've lost this 50 pounds in 10 months, and that's five pounds a month. I'm not really deprived, and I eat the things I like, and while I could probably tighten down a bit and exercise more to get it up to 10 pounds a month, I'm busy with the family's mental health, and am preferring to err on the side of comfort.

    So in 10 months I've lost 50 pounds, 5 sizes in jeans, and 10 inches off my waist, 10 off my bust, and 8 off my hips.

    I am inspired and sending high fives!! Five pounds a month is great. Especially if you have stuff going on. You have every right to be proud!!!! 👊🏻
  • KMC55
    KMC55 Posts: 100 Member
    Lately I've been trying to figure out different ways/recipes for veggie sides. What does everyone have?...and go...
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