30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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How restrictive are you?Feeling very disappointed in self
Last night I wanted something sweet but didn't want to walk to grocery store. I should have!! I ordered Domino's!
Ate a whole Medium Pan pizza (Ham & pinapple) Chocolate Lava Cake ( 1 of 2) and 6 Fudgey brownies. 😤☹️
I don't understand the physical side of my being able to consume this much without feeling sick? Why does my body not stop the over consumption by feeling sick.The mental part of the binging I get. Depression and stress and loneliness.
At this very moment I feel like I'm never going to reach my goal of losing weight at all, never mind 20lbs.
I am into my fourth week of MFP and doing well for the most part but have had at least one - two binge episode per week. Walking about 3-5km about 5 days a week. But these binges are sabotaging my hard work.
Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge? Do I just avoid sugar...like alcohol or drugs when dealing with addiction. Not have any or keep in house. Or do I allow a small amount so as not to have binges. I don't crave anything except for sweets. Sadly I just ordered and ATE the pizza, cause I was too embarased to order 4 lava cakes and 12 Fudgey brownies!!
Thanks
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Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge?
Experiment. Everyone is different on whether to eliminate foods or try to eat them in moderation. For me, sweets lead to more sweets. For others, a small portion of what they want satisfies them. When I eat enough fibre and protein, and drink enough water sweet cravings are reduced so I try to focus my attention on what I need:
Drink! Water or tea ( I am not a water drinker so I have to guzzle it down like a toddler eating something broccoli)
Go for a walk
Eat a choc protein bar
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I'm 37 years old, married, we have a 2 year old. My goal for this challenge is to lose 15-20 lbs. 2020 starting weight was 225. My ultimate goal weight is 135-140 I'll plan for Saturday weigh ins.
Good luck to everyone on reaching your goals.
Dec 5th 183.0
Dec 12th 182.2
Dec 19th 181.2
Dec 26th 181.4
Jan 2nd 180.8
Jan 9th 180.0
Jan 16th 179.6
Jan 22nd 178.8 (This past week I decided to switch from weighing myself daily to weekly. So, going to change to a Friday weigh in. Just trying something different.)
Jan 29th 178.0
Feb 5th 177.0 (I know I don't share, but I do enjoy following how everyone is doing.)
Feb 13th
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Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge?
Experiment. Everyone is different on whether to eliminate foods or try to eat them in moderation. For me, sweets lead to more sweets. For others, a small portion of what they want satisfies them. When I eat enough fibre and protein, and drink enough water sweet cravings are reduced so I try to focus my attention on what I need:
Drink! Water or tea ( I am not a water drinker so I have to guzzle it down like a toddler eating something broccoli)
Go for a walk
Eat a choc protein bar
Also, fruit is good for that sweet tooth. I add berries to high protein greek yogurt or have a banana. Some sweeter types of apples are also good for cravings: Honeycrisp, Gaia, and Pacific Rose. For the most part, I limit alcohol to one night a week and choose wine instead of beer or mixed drinks.6 -
I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!11 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!
I was feeling that way. The last seven days, my weight was 274.6, 273.7, 274.0, 274.7, 274.7, 274.4, and 274.4.
Finally today, I weighed 273.5. Don't let those bumps in the road discourage you, just keep it up and have faith that you're actions are making a difference.
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trwhitney2627 wrote: »My Friday weigh-in: not as much exercise this week, so my weight loss slowed down. I'm ok with that because I was able to limit my calories without feeling starved. I had my annual physical and my doctor was really happy about my weight loss and he told me that it might be harder to lose more weight so quickly. It doesn't feel quickly to me but I'm satisfied if I only lose half a pound a week. I'm eating and feeling better, which is what really matters.
Start 226 lbs (July 2020)
Goal: 150 lbs
Nov 30 188
Dec 7 186.2
Dec 12 184
Dec 19 182
Dec 26 183.6
Jan 2 183.2
Jan 9 182.6
Jan 16 179.6
Jan 22 178
Jan 30 176.6
Feb 5 176.2. (weekly loss 0.4 lbs)
Hope you all have a great week and keep up the good fight!
Inspiring.....doing great!!5 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!
That's exactly what was thinking this morning. I was telling myself to expect the worse because I felt like I hadn't done enough this week. Turns out it wasn't all that terrible and I was just psyching myself out. When my weight goes up or plateaus, I look at the graph of my overall loss and realize one or two bad weeks is just a small bump in my progress. Or I try on some old pants and see how much my waist has shrunk. Or I remember all the junk I used to eat without thinking and how I feel so much better now than I did before. You can do it!8 -
trwhitney2627 wrote: »RubyRed427 wrote: »I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!
That's exactly what was thinking this morning. I was telling myself to expect the worse because I felt like I hadn't done enough this week. Turns out it wasn't all that terrible and I was just psyching myself out. When my weight goes up or plateaus, I look at the graph of my overall loss and realize one or two bad weeks is just a small bump in my progress. Or I try on some old pants and see how much my waist has shrunk. Or I remember all the junk I used to eat without thinking and how I feel so much better now than I did before. You can do it!
I did it too! I stepped on and it wasn't bad. I am down 9 pounds since December. I expect more this week. I did lose an inch in my stomach from all that walking. Thanks for your message! I am rooting for you too!7 -
11/28/20 191
12/5 191
12/12 186
12/19 185
12/25 184.2
1/3/21 184
2/6 182
Damn- it is slow progress but I have been dabbling in chocolate lately at work. Must stop that!
I'm meeting with my neighbor tomorrow ; she's giving me tips on Keto. She lost 40 pounds and looks fabulous. I understand that Keto is probably not sustainable but for now I'll take what I can get in terms of loss. I need a new program which gives me more motivation.6 -
One of my goals today is to figure out if my medicines are helping me keep the weight on: I am on hormone replacement - anyone take that? Any thoughts on weight loss while taking statins and hormone replacements?
I am on statins primarily for familial high cholesterol.3 -
Found this online: Both menopause and HRT can cause weight gain as well as redistribution of your body’s fat deposits. But you may be surprised to learn that neither menopause nor HRT guarantees that you will gain weight—and many women even lose weight during this time. Given these facts, how can you figure out what’s causing you to gain weight and come up with a plan for how to stop it?
Second, statins do not promote weight gain.
Third, it's the chocolates probably! Those sweet tasty culprits.
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@RubyRed427 I can't visit my stepmom anymore because she keeps a large stash of Dove dark chocolate candies in her kitchen. Those are too good to resist.5
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Found this online: Both menopause and HRT can cause weight gain as well as redistribution of your body’s fat deposits. But you may be surprised to learn that neither menopause nor HRT guarantees that you will gain weight—and many women even lose weight during this time. Given these facts, how can you figure out what’s causing you to gain weight and come up with a plan for how to stop it?
Second, statins do not promote weight gain.
Third, it's the chocolates probably! Those sweet tasty culprits.
The hormone thing is interesting! I've been seeing much better results the last couple of weeks and I wonder if it's hormone related. It's been one year officially and I'm in menopause. I've noticed my hot flashes have not been as bad the last month so it makes me wonder if my hormones are stabilizing and that's why I'm seeing some better results. I've been at this since April 27 and the scale has been so, so slow...something to ponder anyway!
Thanks for sharing! We have to remind ourselves that the end result will be worth the time put in!!! Even if it's not as fast as we hoped!7 -
Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge?
Experiment. Everyone is different on whether to eliminate foods or try to eat them in moderation. For me, sweets lead to more sweets. For others, a small portion of what they want satisfies them. When I eat enough fibre and protein, and drink enough water sweet cravings are reduced so I try to focus my attention on what I need:
Drink! Water or tea ( I am not a water drinker so I have to guzzle it down like a toddler eating something broccoli)
Go for a walk
Eat a choc protein bar
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"Eat a choc protein bar"...I like this idea as Im way under the mark when it comes to protein. Will make sure the sugar is low, though5
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Checking in:
Lost 77% of my Challenge goal!
(18.5 lbs out of 24lbs)
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shannonkelly08 wrote: »RubyRed427 wrote: »Found this online: Both menopause and HRT can cause weight gain as well as redistribution of your body’s fat deposits. But you may be surprised to learn that neither menopause nor HRT guarantees that you will gain weight—and many women even lose weight during this time. Given these facts, how can you figure out what’s causing you to gain weight and come up with a plan for how to stop it?
Second, statins do not promote weight gain.
Third, it's the chocolates probably! Those sweet tasty culprits.
The hormone thing is interesting! I've been seeing much better results the last couple of weeks and I wonder if it's hormone related. It's been one year officially and I'm in menopause. I've noticed my hot flashes have not been as bad the last month so it makes me wonder if my hormones are stabilizing and that's why I'm seeing some better results. I've been at this since April 27 and the scale has been so, so slow...something to ponder anyway!
Thanks for sharing! We have to remind ourselves that the end result will be worth the time put in!!! Even if it's not as fast as we hoped!
I never used to have belly fat (well tiny bit) until I was perimenopausal. January 2021 will mark one year, so I am in menopause, too.
I look forward to shedding this layer of Meno-fat and emerging as a butterfly.6 -
trwhitney2627 wrote: »@RubyRed427 I can't visit my stepmom anymore because she keeps a large stash of Dove dark chocolate candies in her kitchen. Those are too good to resist.
Oh sure! Those are my favorites Dove dark chocolate- there were some in the teacher's lounge and I could not help myself.3 -
trwhitney2627 wrote: »@RubyRed427 I can't visit my stepmom anymore because she keeps a large stash of Dove dark chocolate candies in her kitchen. Those are too good to resist.
It's funny how we each deal with temptation. I have a jar full (well, not any more!) of Ferrero Rocher pieces. I bought the large 48-piece package back around Thanksgiving time (there are 8 left). In the past, I would easily eat 5-6 pieces a day until they were gone. I put them in a jar in which Kirkland macadamia milk chocolate salted caramel clusters had come in (my previous treat from months past). I seem to get some kind of satisfaction knowing they're there, and allowing myself just one every once in a while. I guess for me, they serve to keep me from feeling deprived and remind me that I can enjoy these and other things (in moderation!) once I achieve my goal weight.7 -
echojuliet21
Sundays
Jan 3 265
Jan 10 262
Jan 17 260
Jan 24 257
Jan 31 254
Feb 7 252
Feb 14
Feb 21
Feb 28
Mar 7
Mar 14
Mar 21
Mar 28
Mar 31
Mar Goal: 23210 -
@echojuliet21 Awesome results!5
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We won't even begin to get into how yesterday was a total diet failure. Apparently for me, the Super Bowl is an excuse to go hog wild. Back on track today.10
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Start Weight 160.2
Goal Weight 135
12/28 160.2
1/4 155.8
1/11 155.4
1/18 154.2
1/25 152.4
2/1 152.6
2/8 150.011 -
1/8: 158
1/15: 155.8
1/22: 155.6
I did not weigh in last week because I was really off the wagon. Am going to try to do better this week and hopefully will not see too much of a gain!11 -
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Feb 8 Check In
162/Jan 10
160 /Jan 18
159 /Jan 25
159.8 /Feb 1
157.6 /Feb 8
Neck same
Waist < 2.2
Hips < same
Finding the digital scale gives me different #s when I do the weight a few times at my weigh time Monday mornings.... just to be accurate🤔5 -
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The inverse of this graph is relatable when it comes to weight loss. There will be good days and bad days but look at the big picture
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I am making some progress. I have noticed that for a few days I have eating mostly low carb. That seems to lessen my appetite a bunch.
Also, my stomach is flatter.
So today is a good day.
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