Women 200lb+, Let's Make It Count This January!!!
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@emmclean Great job on naiing your presentation! I'll await the good news.
@Lasmartchika It happened to me this week too; the dreaded weight gain. The good news is, we've got this! You have a solid plan, and I do too, so we'll knock it out the park this week.2 -
CHECK-IN
SW: 1-5-2021: 219.6
1-11-2021: 211.2
1-18-2021: 210
1-24-2021: 207
1-29-2021: 208.2
I learned a lot about my body the last time I lost weight, which is why I'm not stressing about the gain. I didn't eat well this week (too few calories a couple of days), and my body reacted in kind. So, I adjusted my goal to get more calories. 😁 Now, I just have to balance it all throughout the day so that I'm not forced to eat a huge dinner.
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Final January 2021 stats
38 years old
Height: 5' 7"
SW (6/9/2020): 330.0 lbs
Month SW (1/1/21): 253.8lbs
Goal weight: 180 lbs
Weigh-in day: Saturdays
1/1/2021: 253.8lbs - 1st weigh-in of the year
1/2: 254.8lbs
1/9: 250.4lbs
1/16: 249.6lbs
1/24: 249.4lbs
1/30: 244.4lbs
Total month loss: -9.4lbs 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Weekly and Monthly Goals:
* Keep logging in MFP ✔✔✔
* Disabled exercise calories sync in MFP and stick to my 1200 calorie limit. ✔✔✔
* Stop drinking water ~15 minutes before meals and no drinking water during meals -> have done it most of my meals this week (Made some homemade noodles and broth (that should last a few days) which will help satisfy my noodle soup craving)✔✔ - I did notice last night, that I did not / could not finish my broth (Mind games????) 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
* Continue the T-25 workouts (Beta cycle week 3 completed yesterday; Will start week 4 on Sunday) ✔✔✔
* Do either a quick yoga, stretch, or walk (Reps to the Rhythm or Up to the BEat Fit or Cize - Crazy 8's) workout in the evenings in addition to my morning workout ✔✔✔
* Add in swimming 2x a week ✔✔
* Get as much sleep as possible - let me not kid myself!! 😒😒💤💤💤
* I am currently at day 47 of meeting my step goal - trying to make it to 60 days and get a new badge from Garmin!! More motivation for me to go and workout. 💪🏾💪🏾
Mid-year Goal:
* Get below 200 lbs (Hopefully by the end of May) - We'll see
Passed my first 2 quizzes of the term and lost weight as well. Cleaned the apartment, got my workouts done, so multiple wins this week!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
I'll catch up with everyone later, need to go study for Monday's TBL and Quiz!! 🤦🏾♀️🙄
Great job everyone!! Let's keep it going!! See you in next month's thread!! Thanks in advance @RavenStCloud
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Name: Jane
Age: 55
Height: 5' 9''
Starting Weight: 286.5 (6/3/19)
Weight Goal: Maintenance at or below 165
Jan 1: 162.3
Jan 8: 163.1
Jan 15: 164.5
Jan 22: 163.4
Jan 29: 163.2
While I did have one weight this week at 165.2, my average weight for the week is 163.5, so staying within range, not too many fluctuations.
I did body weight exercises 3 days this week and 6 days this week for a total of 21.5 miles. Last two runs I had to cut short because my knee was bothering me. I had hoped that the exercises I have been doing would have prevented that pain. I'm due to go on another long run today - working up the courage to brave the cold as my headphones charge. Hopefully the knee won't act up. I'll be going along just fine and then I'll plant my foot in such a way that stresses the knee and it just makes it hard to keep going. I'm hoping this is something that will resolve itself with naproxen and time. At any rate, I'm making this week a "rest week" with a shorter runs.
This week's indulgence was an Earl Grey Tea cake that I made on Sunday. It was fantastic, but I was glad when it was gone. A very small slice was 350 calories so once you log that, that doesn't leave a lot of room for snacks!
Tuesday is my husband's birthday, and I plan to make his favorite coconut layer cake. That indulgence will be hard to fit in. So I guess it's going to be austerity eating for breakfast and lunch just so I can have my cake and eat it too. I'll freeze half the cake after the big day since it's just the two of us eating it. In the past, I would have taken leftovers to work, but that isn't an option for either of us right now.
The great news is that my husband just went to get his first vaccine shot! He's a high school teacher and the plan is to have the teachers back with in person teaching in March. I'm so happy for him and the students. I'll be at he very bottom of the priority list to get my vaccine, but I'm glad at least one of us will be protected soon.4 -
@Laughter_Girl Yes I like that steady progress. I like your focus on getting healthier. That is a great NSV – seeing positive body and face changes are great! Your post helped me get perspective on my month. I need to get the weight loss going but to do that I need to establish a healthy schedule while working and that is what has always been the problem for me. I have lost when I wasn’t working and have time but I struggle when I am working. So seeing the establishment of healthy habits is a priority for me too.
@speyerj I love your comments I either learn or think that is what I would say but stated better! Am trying to incorporate strength training in with my exercise for all the reasons you mentioned in an earlier post. You are doing well at maintenance. So glad they are vaccinating teachers before they go back to in person work where you are.
@Spotteddingo Glad you persevered to find your calorie sweet spot. Just remember to keep that perseverance because things can change and our bodies are complicated but you can do if you keep at it.
@LisaGetsMoving I am no longer able to keep up with every post although I try to read them all. I wish I could check in here more often so I could do that now because it was helpful. Great progress.
@lwhelan2018 Not all are 200 lbs here anymore but they were once which means they are a great resource and we all want to reach our goal weights and maintain. However I may be older but I too last a little over 20 lbs last year but something about late fall and winter makes it harder for me to lose and easier for me to gain. I too gained back about 7 lbs. I am struggling to get my weight loss going again.
@starlite19 Great job starting to get healthier. You chose your goal and you hit it. Feel good about that! Exercise is so important for your health, for your brain and it can help in your weight loss but really it is our diet that is the most important thing to weight loss and strength training is a little more helpful to weight loss than cardio. But starting out by getting a regular schedule of exercise will help you in the end but don’t expect it to do more than it can. Make another small achievable step with eating healthier. Starting to track your food will help you determine what step to take. My month has been a real struggle too. I too upped my exercise but it isn’t showing on the scale either. But reading my post reminds me that it takes a while for exercise to pay off in pounds.
@uyister Wow 41 days of meeting your step goal is wonderful. I really miss working out in a pool. The Y is open but it costs too much to not be able to know you will get a reservation for a lane regularly and not have all the other things that should go with it. You are rocking this!
@SammyKlinger I wish I was more of a strength training person. I used to do aquafit which hits both with water resistance work. Even though I weigh less than I did last March when the pool closed I realize my core isn’t what it used to be. Water exercise is mostly core work even when you are moving your arms and legs it is your core that is working when you are in the water to make sure you don’t go where you don’t want to go. I have worked all year to replace this exercise and in some ways what I do is better but lately I realize my core muscles are losing with this land based exercise. I have knee issues that limit me too. I will be watching for your woosh!
@VickyEltonGreen I think now I realize why there is such a focus on mindfulness these days. Unforturnately there wasn’t a laugh button to push below your post.
@KMC55 you made progress towards your goal and that is something to feel good about.
@MuttiNM You are doing well taking care of yourself while being a caregiver. That isn’t easy. You inspire me when you describe how things are easier now. I am making progress with this but although I can see this too I have a lot more.
@gfinley49 I would be interested in the squat row machine info. I just started working from home last fall. I used to mix popcorn with other snack mixes and added corn nuts in since I like them for when kids came over to make the snacks a little more healthy but still fun. Putting a small amount of nuts and seeds in is good since they have good fat. I have been thinking about working on something like this too for myself lately for when I am waiting for dinner or need a snack. I will let you know if I come up with something.
Yay! I am on my last page of posts. I think I missed a page the week.
@mumof6sv You are making progress - Yay!
@RhondaB89 I see onderland in your near future! I like that goal - No boredom eating!
@MaxCat1000 You made me look. I had to go back to see what my goal was since really I just want to back in the 240s again like I was in early fall. Yay you made it.
@goal06082021 That is exciting! Again I wish there was a laugh button to click on. Maybe I need a sticker sheet. I have a more grown up version of a sticker chart on OneNote on my work computer in my home office downstairs for workdays. It even has a click box for taking my Vitamin D (I live in Seattle). I log flights of stairs, steps, water and exercise on it. It helps. On the weekend I catch up on my spreadsheet.
@emmclean I hope you get that good news next week but either way you know you did your best and that is always as good as it gets. I too am on contract at work but since I am nearing retirement it isn’t as much of a problem for me. We need to find a sustainable way of eating and there needs to be some joy in our meals so I am glad you had that treat.
@Lasmartchika I was reading your post and it prompted me to switch from my morning coffee to my water. I am back now. You will be back down soon. I do not think it is just our ordering now. It seems to me that when we order take out we often get more than we would have before or even get these little extras thrown in. We limit our take out but am glad to support local business during the pandemic but sometimes there are some unexpected benefits I really don’t need when I do.
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I feel like I have had a great week. I really wanted to have a week where I exercised every weekday. I did that. I did 2 strength training sessions and 3 walks with my husband this week. I would like to get some exercise this weekend as well. As I get stronger I will probably have longer sessions. I ranged from 25-55 minutes. I stayed below my calorie goal too. I also am getting more activity with stairs. I am getting better at having reasonable amounts when snacking.
However I am not making my weight goal for the month. My weight is lower than this time last month but about the same as the 1st day of January. In between I varied between 250-253. The fight goes on.7 -
Hey There! Long time user of MFP but looking for accountability and support (someone to call me out if I start looking to be going MIA.
Name: Alicia
Age: 30
Height: 5' 8"
Starting weight: 302.6lbs
Current goal: 292.8lbs
Ultimate goal: 190lbs (maybe)4 -
Well the last week of the month did not turn out as expected. I over indulged over my birthday week and stalled my weight loss. It was not only my bday but also two of my kids and my mother in law..all in the same week. I had too much junk food and too much eating unhealthy things the last 10ish days. I had reached my January goal weight and then put 5 pounds back on boo. Not beating myself up over it too bad but i am slightly disappointed. Here is my final weigh in for the month:
Age: 45
Height: 5'9”
SW: 287 on 7/12/2020 BMI: 42.4
CW: 256.2 on 1/2/2022 BMI: 37.8
I started Mediweight loss in November at 274 pounds. BMI:40.5
Jan progress: ( i weigh in on Tuesdays at my Mediweight loss appointments)
1/2: 256.2
1/5: (goal 252 as i know i have been carrying a lot of water weight this week.) weigh in on 1/5: 248.5 yay!
1/12: (goal 244) 243.6 it was a good week so i am tweaking the next goal down a pound.
1/19: (goal 239) 236
1/26: (goal 235. I’d really like to hit this by my bday on 1/21) 233 on my bday
1/30: 238..uh oh too much bday celebration.
GW for January: 233...a swing and a miss lol. Moving on to February and new goals.
February 2: (goal 238..looking to level out and not go higher)
February 9: (goal 232)
February 16: (goal 227)
February 23: (goal 225)
GW for February 28th: 220
GW for March:200
GW for April: 190
GW for May: 180
GW for June: 170
GW for July: 160
UGW: 150 hopefully in time for my daughter’s wedding in late August!!2 -
Age:55
Height:5'8"
SW: 257.2 on 12.26.20
GW: 160
1/7- 253.4 DAC- 1250
1/17- 251.4 DAC- 1262
1/24- 250.4 DAC- 1368
1/31- 249.0 DAC- 1251
Goals to stay under 1500 cal., drink 100+oz. H20/ day, get in more steps and cycle.2 -
@twosteplove Unless your birthday indulgences added up to an extra 18,000 calories over what you burned in the course of the week, those 5 lbs are mostly water and food biomass, not fat. So, take solace in that! You're still doing very well with your program and that's awesome.3
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Well, I have been quiet last 2 weeks, so sorry.
I got sick two weeks ago, at first thought nah can't be what everyone dreads right now. I stayed in bed first 2 days, not getting better, fever, aches, chills, constant headache. I didn't have a cough or sore chest so still thought nah it's not.
Day 4 I called the health number and told them how I was feeling and immediately said get covid test. I was booked in that day, what a horrid test to do. Then I waited was about 32 hrs for results, thank goodness came back negative. Seems I just had regular old flu bug. I am feeling much better now and going back to work tomorrow.
I am getting back on track with my goals.
February Goals
No junk food
No refined sugars
No white bread, pasta, potatoes.
I plan to eat mainly veggies, proteins, fruit(berries).
Drink at least 10 glasses of water.
No alcohol until a weekend evening and then nothing sugary or over carbs.
I still won't set weight goal, I just want to stay consistant and what I lose is great.
I plan to excersize 4-5 times a week.
Good luck to you all in February. I will be posting more now too that feeling better.
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SW 01/01/21: 209
Week 1: 206
Week 2: 205.4
Week 3: 206
Week 4: 203
Week 5: 203.75 -
Month-end weigh in
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)
12/31: 175.6
1/6: 174.4
1/13: 175.4
1/20: 170.6
1/27: 168.8
1/31: 167.4
Jan. GW: 172
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)7 -
January
Week 1 -1.2 lbs
Week 2 -1.5 lbs
Week 3 -1.2 lbs
Week 4 -1.5 lbs
Week 5 -.02 lbs
Loss of 5.5/50 lbs for the year
I'll take that!
hoping for a 5-6 pound weight loss a month. So month one done and dusted and I met my goal. It's not dramatic, its' not noticeable. It's not life changing. It doesn't require a whole new wardrobe.
But imagine 11 months from now.
If i can keep it up it WILL be something.8 -
holdthefries wrote: »January
Week 1 -1.2 lbs
Week 2 -1.5 lbs
Week 3 -1.2 lbs
Week 4 -1.5 lbs
Week 5 -.02 lbs
Loss of 5.5/50 lbs for the year
I'll take that!
hoping for a 5-6 pound weight loss a month. So month one done and dusted and I met my goal. It's not dramatic, its' not noticeable. It's not life changing. It doesn't require a whole new wardrobe.
But imagine 11 months from now.
If i can keep it up it WILL be something.
You're gosh-darn right it will!
On a whim last night I decided to take measurements - of course I didn't think to do this back on Day 1 in November, but I *did* have some measurements recorded from last August when I was wedding-dress shopping, and I was probably close to the same size then as I was on Day 1. I've lost about an inch from my waist and almost an inch from my hips in 10 weeks. Like you say, it's not dramatic, no one can see it, and my clothes still fit more or less the same. But it's nice to have some concrete evidence besides the number on the scale.7 -
Final check in for this thread, and what an amazing, supportive group you have all been! So happy to have found it. Do we have one set up for February?
January Start Weight: 254.1lb
January Goal Weight: 248lb
Ultimate Goal Weight: 180lb
Jan 1: Not recorded
Jan 8: 254.1lb
Jan 15: 247.8lb
Jan 22: 245.8lb
Jan 29: 243.6lb
Jan 31: 242.8lb
Delighted with that result. Setting a February goal of 238lbs.6 -
So I forgot to do my final weigh in yesterday. It’s February here in Australia today so I weighed in this morning.
1/01/2020 107.5kg (236.9lbs)
1/02/2020 101.8kg (224.4lbs)
That’s a loss of 5.7kg (12.5lbs)! I’m stoked!! I didn’t reach my goal of 101kg (222.6lbs) but I’m determined to reach it in February.5 -
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Just checking in! I haven't been posting but reading this thread everyday to stay motivated. Everyone is doing great!
SW (9/29/20): 299.8
GW: 170.0
January 1: 264.0
January 31: 255.8
Total loss this month of 8.2 pounds, which is right around my monthly target, so doing well. Bring on February!3 -
💜Hello, ladies!💜
Next month's group has been posted in the Motivation and Support forum. See you there!
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Women 200lb+, Let's Keep On Fighting This February!
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This is my 8th day back on MFP. I think I've been gone Years! I finally have my head in the game. I'm doing food tracking and walking a mile a day February age 59 SW 227 Cw 225 goal 160 February goal 2170
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@pearsonlinda30 Welcome! You'll find most of us over in the February thread, which our fearless leader RavenStCloud set up earlier today. Here's a link: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10823293/women-200lb-lets-keep-on-fighting-this-february
If you click the little star icon in the upper-right corner above the first post, you'll "follow" the topic and get notifications when there are new posts.1 -
CHECK-IN
Start 3/16/2020: 230.7 lbs (104.9 kgs)
12/21/2020: 148.94 lbs (67.7 kgs)
1/11/2021: 155.1 lbs (70.5 kgs)
1/18/2021: 144.98 lbs (65.9 kgs)
1/25/2021: 144.54 lbs (65.7 kgs)
2/1/2021: 144.32 lbs {65.6 kgs}
I've worked hard to keep the weight going down, one big whoosh and then pretty much the same for 2 weeks. Thats ok, the trend is downward. The past two weeks I've been running 5 km x4 in the week, and walking on the other days, with a bit of strength (not enough, need to get into a better habit with that. I'm working from home now as our schools are only opening on 15th Feb (been closed since NOV!!!!) But I'm now in a strict routine, and very mindful of what I need to do. Last year I was great on my health lifestyle but my work suffered from lack of routine and discipline, so I want to apply the same principles I did to health to my business, structure, discipline and consistency. Oh the our first lot of vaccines arrived on our shores today, YAY!! I will be way down the list, but happy for the health workers who will be getting it first! Don't you feel like at least there is a light at the end of this covid tunnel!!
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changeforeverlj wrote: »CHECK-IN
Start 3/16/2020: 230.7 lbs (104.9 kgs)
12/21/2020: 148.94 lbs (67.7 kgs)
1/11/2021: 155.1 lbs (70.5 kgs)
1/18/2021: 144.98 lbs (65.9 kgs)
1/25/2021: 144.54 lbs (65.7 kgs)
2/1/2021: 144.32 lbs {65.6 kgs}
I've worked hard to keep the weight going down, one big whoosh and then pretty much the same for 2 weeks. Thats ok, the trend is downward. The past two weeks I've been running 5 km x4 in the week, and walking on the other days, with a bit of strength (not enough, need to get into a better habit with that. I'm working from home now as our schools are only opening on 15th Feb (been closed since NOV!!!!) But I'm now in a strict routine, and very mindful of what I need to do. Last year I was great on my health lifestyle but my work suffered from lack of routine and discipline, so I want to apply the same principles I did to health to my business, structure, discipline and consistency. Oh the our first lot of vaccines arrived on our shores today, YAY!! I will be way down the list, but happy for the health workers who will be getting it first! Don't you feel like at least there is a light at the end of this covid tunnel!!
Wow, congrats on your weightloss.
Can I ask if you did anything special to lose that much weight? I need to lose about as much as you have.
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Yay! I did it.
Age:31 (Turning 32 in April)🎁
Height: 5'2"
Original MFP weight:292 lbs. (Started November 6, 2020)😢
January Start Weight:261 lbs.👍
January Goal Weight:250 lbs.⭐
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150 lbs.⭐
February Goal Weight: 240 lbs.
I do weigh in's on Mondays.✔
Current Weight: 250 lbs. on February 1, 2021.
I've lost a total of 42 lbs. since November.
January 2:261
January 4:260 (-1)
January 11:254 (-6)
January 18:253 (-1)
January 25:252 (-1)
February 1:250 (-2)
Goals For the Month is to
-Continue to maintain a healthy diet.🥗
-Make sure I am weighing everything.
-Watch Sodium Intake. (Not required by doctor, but is my choice.)
-Drink more water💦
-Go to the Gym more (Go with my Zumba instructor at 4:30am to workout.) 🏋️♀️
-More Routine on my weekends.
Goals For the Year is to
-Become a healthier person🏋️♀️
-Love myself 💕
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I've been silent, but January was really difficult.
My mom was in the hospital for a week, so up 'til now I've taken on almost all house duties and we were eating fast food during that week. She's home, thank God TT_TT , and healing, and now I'll be cooking for the family for the most part and meal prep for myself.
But I am getting back on track with my goals and luckily I gained nothing and even lost a little.
February
Start weight this month: 266.8
Goals:
Walking 45+ minutes or 3 miles 3 times a week
Jump roping and casual cycling (together) twice a week
Get under 260 this month, totally doable
Drink more water
Goals this year:
Under 200 by 09/18/21 - still aiming for this!
Get off my blood pressure 'script4 -
Hi Ladies! I am here to get under 200lbs again (thanks, COVID!)
Starting Weight this month: 222.6
Goals This Month
Get to 216
Walk 11,000+ steps 6 days a week
Meal prep
Continue C25K 3 days a week
Weigh daily
Goals this year
Under 200 by some date in April
Hit 180 by some date in July
Run a 5k by 12/31/212 -
Hello!!! I am 5'6" and started at 263 in November, I'm down to 235 right now. My first goal is 180 and then I'll reevaluate myself. I've been over 200lbs since high school(I'm 33). I feel awesome and I've got a long path ahead of me. CICO has been great to me, but I am so worried about having loose skin if I lose too quickly so I added in weightlifting through p90x. I wish you all well on your journeys! I am right there with you!3
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SW 01/01/21: 209
Week 1: 206
Week 2: 205.4
Week 3: 206
Week 4: 203
Week 5: 203.7
Week 6: 202.71
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