Women 200lb+, Let's Make It Count This January!!!

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  • MuttiNM
    MuttiNM Posts: 240 Member
    @emmclean Congrats on the interview going well! Let us know what you hear next week.
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    @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.
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    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.

  • speyerj
    speyerj Posts: 1,369 Member
    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.
  • ahende3
    ahende3 Posts: 46 Member
    edited January 2021
    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)
  • twosteplove
    twosteplove Posts: 41 Member
    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!!
  • Spotteddingo
    Spotteddingo Posts: 95 Member
    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.
  • goal06082021
    goal06082021 Posts: 2,130 Member
    @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.
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    @emmclean You crushed your goal! You're making me rethink the monthly goal setting thing. Well done.

    @mumof6sv Impressive! I would definitely consider that a win.
  • NatashaR44
    NatashaR44 Posts: 8 Member
    edited February 2021
    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!
  • RavenStCloud
    RavenStCloud Posts: 370 Member
    edited February 2021
    💜Hello, ladies!💜

    Next month's group has been posted in the Motivation and Support forum. See you there!

    ❤️❤️❤️
    Women 200lb+, Let's Keep On Fighting This February!
    ❤️❤️❤️
  • pearsonlinda30
    pearsonlinda30 Posts: 16 Member
    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 217
  • goal06082021
    goal06082021 Posts: 2,130 Member
    @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.
  • changeforeverlj
    changeforeverlj Posts: 222 Member
    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!!
  • Angief05
    Angief05 Posts: 102 Member
    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.
    Angie
  • asiaict
    asiaict Posts: 2 Member
    edited February 2021
    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 'script
  • kali31337
    kali31337 Posts: 1,048 Member
    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 12/31/21
  • AmandaPanda304
    AmandaPanda304 Posts: 5 Member
    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!
  • osier5
    osier5 Posts: 429 Member
    SW 01/01/21: 209
    Week 1: 206
    Week 2: 205.4
    Week 3: 206
    Week 4: 203
    Week 5: 203.7
    Week 6: 202.7

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