Women 200lb+, Let's Keep On Fighting This February!!!
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Hello Everyone!
Age 68
SW 265
CW 255
GW Below 200 and go from there
Height 5'1"
Started this journey on November 1 and have lost 10 lbs. Looking to lose slowly. From Janaury to March 2020 I went from 278 to 265 which I maintained until November when I decided it was time to continue with my journey.
Walking 5 days a week 2 to 3 miles. Also with all the snow we have started mixing the walking with snowshoeing. Talk about a great workout.4 -
Feb 9
1. Drink 80oz of water daily - ✔ 88
2. Include vegetables with my lunch and dinner meals - ✔
3. Commit to eating 3 balanced meals a day - Lunch has been a real challenge due to work (even though I work from home). ✔ No rushing today!
4. Exercise (strength and cardio) at least 4 days this week for 30 minutes - ✔50 minutes
5. Consume at least 1,300 calories daily check ✔ Over 1,400
All went well today.2 -
@WasteNotWench I find the post motivating too. Overweight sounds like a dream when you compare it to obese.
We're on our way though. Hope you met your goals for today.
@iloveeggnog I wish I could say, "I can't relate to binges." The fact is, that would be a lie. I've been there. The lesson comes from acknowledging it, learning from it and planning better for the next time the opportunity arises. I'm glad you posted your truth. Posting in this group in particular is almost therapeutic for me. This whole thread is my accountability partner. 😁
@donna1995 Steady always wins the race. Keep it up! Snowshoeing sounds like a fun way to burn tons of calories.
@emmclean That TOM can be a monster for some. Feel better soon.3 -
Love this thread, I over ate saturday and Sunday, not as much as I would have before starting back on MFP , but my positive was I didn't throw in the towel like so many times before. Very encouraging.,5
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Check In:
SW(as of January 1 2021): 316.6
SW(beginning of February): 308.6
CW: 305.4
I WILL SEE 300 BY THE END OF FEBRUARY! I am determined to keep putting in the work!
Keep hustling ladies! No one is going to do the work for you but you 💪🏼💜13 -
Finally starting to flush the sodium from my weekend - down a pound this morning! Just need to make it through the bitter cold heading our way. I hate winter and the winter blues are something I struggle with every year. To see any losses in February is an accomplishment for me but I am aiming for 234 by the end of the month, which will be a loss of 5.3lbs for Feb. Only 3 more lbs to go!7
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Hello everyone! I just started working out again after over a year. I used to be really fit and loved going to the gym, but the past year has had its many challenges, covid included. I put myself on the back burner to help take care of my family who experienced substantial loss in 2020. After an 80 pound weight gain, it's time to start taking care of myself again.
Yesterday was my first day back in a gym and today I am soreeee. But I remember when I used to be in good shape that I always enjoyed that feeling because it meant progress! I just got myself a trainer to help me show up on days I'm lacking motivation. And even though I moved at a snails pace yesterday, taking lots of breaks, I just feel so much better already knowing that the hardest part is over. And the hardest part is simply starting up again. So continue the hard work ladies! You've all already conquered the most difficult step of this journey. And I'm happy to have finally joined you!9 -
TOM showed up yesterday evening with no fanfare. I'm not hurting, but I feel really tired and have no energy. So I'm going to sort of respect that and just handle what minimum needs doing today. It also is going to get really cold next weekend and I need to plan for that.7
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Yesterday was not the best day nutrition wise. I didn't eat any junk, but I didn't have a very nutritional dinner either, just soup and grilled cheese sandwich.
Today will be better!
I had planned to start skim in 6 workout this week, but Sun-Mon I had a very upset stomach to the point didn't eat much let alone feel like working out. Yesterday I worked late, I have day off today, so I hope to get a workout in, but I am going to be doing 2nd coat of paint on the walls in our home office, that's a workout there.
It's-32 Celsius today,so no walk outside either. I will be glad when this cold snap goes.
Have a great day
Keep on Keeping on6 -
Weekly Check-In, no matter the outcome to be accountable to myself.
Age: 39 Height: 5'6"
Highest: 272.2 (August 2019)
10/1: 239.4
11/1: 238.0
12/1: 236.7
01/04: 239.1
02/03: 233.2
02/10: 237.2
February: 229 – 228.2 (5lbs a month)
Up and down, up and down, always have to struggle for ever loss. I know I need to be kind to myself with TOM but that doesn’t make it any easier to see the scale go up. I also know I haven’t been eating well with having too many leftovers and high salt food. I need to trust the process and stay more vigilant on a daily basis and ensure I don’t make food the priority. I have been struggling with water intake over the last couple of days so that may be part of it as well. Moving forward for the week after TOM needs to be the *whoosh* and drop to boost my motivation again to end on a total loss for the month. Sometimes I need to remember that it isn’t necessarily what I do each week but what I do as a total month, the total loss for the month. Put in the work and the results will follow, but I have to be completely honest with that work and truly making the smarter, healthier choices, not just try and guess at it.
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Love to see these good progress updates!
My planned menu for the week is coming in a bit light, leaving me with ~300-400 "extra" calories after counting breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, my current struggle is not treating myself to something from the cafe down the hall at work, since "I have the calories for it." Like, I do, and I know the MFP method assumes I will eat those calories so I should, but just because I have the cals to spare doesn't mean I also need to go spend $6 on a milkshake (let's be honest, that's what frappuccinos are).8 -
Hi Everyone,
I'm new here and hoping to make some new friends and stay motivated. I've had this app since around 2011 and didn't know about the communities🙈. Here's to a new year of change.
Height: 6'0
Current weight: 117KG (257.94lbs)
Ideal weight:70KG (154.32lbs)
Wins:
- lost 18.5Kg (40.79lbs) so far
- not needed meds for 28 days
- Daily 08:00 AM walk 5-10 mins (3 days in a row).
Goals for next week:
- Daily AM walk 20 minutes
- drink more water at least 2L a day
If anyone is in the same timezone and wants to virtually walk together, I'm in!9 -
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)
1/31: 167.4
2/3: 166.2
2/10: 165.8
2/17:
2/24:
2/28:
Feb. GW: 163.8
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Weekly exercise goals:
- exercise bike 5 times per week - 6/5 (1 shorter bonus ride)
- strength training 2 times per week - 2/2 (increased reps on several exercises)
- chair yoga 4 times per week - 4/4
- step ups on aerobic step platform twice a day at least 3 times per week - 3/3
Not much new here. Like many places in the US, it's been extremely cold here and likely will be for at least the next week. I chickened out and didn't go hiking at all. I really need to get warmer gloves or mittens. The ones I have that I always thought were really warm just aren't cutting it anymore for some reason.
Even though my loss this week was less than projected, I did hit a new milestone today: 250 pounds down from my "new" starting weight and almost 270 down from my highest weight. No wonder it's so much easier to walk and do almost everything else in life. I never really expected to make it this far. Each day truly is a gift and I'm so thankful for my improved quality of life.
Hope you all are safe and well. Happy Wednesday!12 -
Congratulations @MuttiNM - Just incredible how steady and consistent your progress has been. You are less than 6 pounds to your goal weight!! (And just 1 pound till you catch up to my current weight! - I'm kind of at the top of my maintenance weight today). So what do you think? Will you maintain at 160?1
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I am going slighty crazy with cravings. I've had to make changes due to a dying gallbladder ( had issues with it my entire life that were misdiagnosed as GERD). Started having my first attacks with as they call an " infestation of stones" all through December/ mid January. ( They won't remove it yet until I have multiple attacks, canadian here) Started getting back into MFP and daily logging, healthier eating since Jan 19th, so still super new at the journey. Having to cut out dairy( I love you chocolate milk) has been harder but manageable. However, my biggest weakness is candy, especially sour candy. I constantly have a sour taste in my mouth and severe sour candy cravings, I've done well though and haven't caved in. I may have held onto a bag of sour candy last night but did manage to sleep without opening it, lol. Small small victory for now.
also, I must make a tiny over sharing moment as I'm sure someone can relate.
why is weekly weigh in day, always when you know you haven't pooped in a while? ( I weigh in daily, but Tuesdays I consider my "offical day". I can be a lower weight all week, yet day of is highest.9 -
So my week is going well so far! It is Teacher Appreciation Week here. This year, we don't have a Home and School Association due to Covid and they usually treat us. So our admin has taken it upon themselves to being us treats every day! Today included chips, chocolates, bananas, clementines, granola bars, and coffee pods. Since I am doing keto, none of those things are allowed. I was very proud of myself when I resisted the temptation!
Thanks for all the motivating and inspiring posts! Keep up the great work!6 -
@speyerj Thanks! Week to week, progress hasn't been consistent but looking more long term, it's been really good. I don't think I'll stop at 160, assuming I make it that far. I think I'm a bit shorter than you and would still be at an "overweight" BMI at 160. I just didn't know a number to try for because it's been so long since I was at a "normal" weight and even getting into the 200s seemed almost impossible. My doctor would be happy with 150. (She's actually happy now. I don't think she thought I would make it this far but then neither did I!) I still have a lot of fat in my "problem" areas: hips, thighs, and upper arms so I don't really know a final goal weight but hopefully I'll know it when I see it! 1
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Feb 10
1. Drink 80oz of water daily - ✔ 80
2. Include vegetables with my lunch and dinner meals - ✔
3. Commit to eating 3 balanced meals a day - Lunch has been a real challenge due to work (even though I work from home) ✔
4. Exercise (strength and cardio) at least 4 days this week for 30 minutes - ✔I was a little tired today and opted to rest.
5. Consume at least 1,300 calories daily check ✔ Over 1,4001 -
@BeastlyMaple Can't help you with your sour candy addiction 😁, but the Silk chocolate soy milk is delicious. Not sure if you can have that either but wanted to mention it. Also, you're funny about weigh in day. That is always the case with me. Maybe it's nerves?0
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February 2021 Stats31 years old
Height: 5' 2"Starting MFP Weight (11/7/2020): 292 lbs.2/1: 250 lbs.
February Start Weight (2/1/2021): 250 lbs.
Goal weight: 150 lbs.
Weigh-in day: Mondays
2/8: 247 lbs.
2/15:
2/22:
3/1:
Total month loss:
Weekly and Monthly Goals:
* Keep logging in MFP and get better about logging on the weekends.
* Stop drinking water ~15 minutes before meals, 5 minutes after meals and no drinking water during meals.
* Drink more water
* Go to the gym at 4:30am
Mid-year Goal:
*200 lbs. by the end of May.
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Hey ladies do any of you use virtual reality headsets to workout too? I've found beat sabre to be fun and I sweat ALOT on it..2
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Hello ladies.
Just a little bit of vent/warning....
I have denied a lot of friend requests lately and if you are one of the casualties, sorry not sorry.
It may not be the best way to decide to accept or deny requests, but, if your profile pic is trying to slap me in the face with your booty or c***, then you will be denied and or removed from my friend's list.
I just do not have the patience to move beyond the pic and know the real person and do not want to be slapped with those types of images when I open my app.
I am going to take a hiatus from even accepting any new requests for the next little while.
Ok. Thanks for listening.
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@_Joistick We have an HTC Vive, my husband has been playing a lot of Beat Saber lately. I'm not good at rhythm games so I'm sure he'll have a good time watching me flail around when I finally get a turn.
@uyister I think those people with borderline-porn PFPs are spam bots, not real people. I've gotten a couple of them as well, and there are a few threads about it. Decline and block them without guilt.3 -
Hi ladies,
Just feeling I need more accountability. I've had trainer sessions the last 3 years and decided to cancel last month. Lots of reasons but the main gym is it's by work which is not near my house and just not going to that location more than once a week. I have lots of training day examples so I should be able to take it from here. I'm deciding to sign up for a closer gym though as I don't pick up the weights as I should at home.
I've been using MFP for quite a while and only started posting on the boards more recently
Age 44
Height 5'4"
SW 249
CW 228
GW for Feb 225
UGW 145
2/1: 229 lbs
2/8: 226 lbs
2/15:
2/22:
3/1:
Total month loss:
Weekly goals:
-Continue logging on MFP
-Work out 3x per week - cardio & strength
-64 oz of water each day6 -
Weigh in day today.
This last week I’ve completely changed my exercise routine. I’ve now incorporated a strength training workout 3 times a week, a one hour HITT workout 3 times a week, 20 minute run daily and a 20 minute light walk on Thursdays which is my rest day. So I’ve done this as my ankle is now recovered from the light injury I had caused it almost two weeks ago now.
This week I’ve been watching what I eat and taking particular note of my water intake. I downloaded an app to keep me on track with drinking water as I’m quite hopeless in that department.
With all of this I’ve managed to gain weight lol. Not a lot and to be honest I was expecting it with the big change in my exercise routine as I’ve upped it quite a lot. So I’m not disappointed, just hoping to see a decrease in my weight in the weeks to come. I’m trusting the process. If in a few weeks I continue to go up in weight I will need to reevaluate.
Onto stats:
Age 33
Height 167cm (5’5”)
SW 107.5kg (236.9lbs)
CW 101.4kg (223.5lbs)
GW for Feb 99.9kg (220.2lbs)
UGW 75kg (165lbs)
Loss for the week +.4kg (+0.8lbs)
Goals for the week:
- continue with my new exercise routine
- Keep tracking my water intake4 -
@mumof6sv that 0.8lb is almost assuredly water, especially as you've suddenly ramped up your exercise in the last few days. You'll see a whoosh soon enough.
@sarah12277 Welcome! Looks like you're well on track to hit that February goal, you're doing great!1 -
Feb 11
1. Drink 80oz of water daily - ✔ 88
2. Include vegetables with my lunch and dinner meals - Missed it for lunch. I had to grab something quick.
3. Commit to eating 3 balanced meals a day - Lunch has been a real challenge due to work (even though I work from home) ✔ I did eat three meals. My lunch just didn't have any vegetables. Darn it!
4. Exercise (strength and cardio) at least 4 days this week for 30 minutes - ✔30 minutes
5. Consume at least 1,300 calories daily check ✔ Roughly 13501 -
goal06082021 wrote: »@_Joistick We have an HTC Vive, my husband has been playing a lot of Beat Saber lately. I'm not good at rhythm games so I'm sure he'll have a good time watching me flail around when I finally get a turn.
@uyister I think those people with borderline-porn PFPs are spam bots, not real people. I've gotten a couple of them as well, and there are a few threads about it. Decline and block them without guilt.
I wasn't good at it either but there are coaching settings. I've had this thing for a year and only just discovered that thanks to a random YouTube video my phone recommended. 🙈. It's great especially in bad weather and/ when I struggle with motivation to get out in freezing high winds here. ( I live in Ireland in the mountains)0 -
Feb 12
Misses
- I think my scale had an oops day so I measured 117kg one day and 120kg the next. 😭😭
- didn't drink 2 litres
-still waking up at random hours throughout the night
Hits:
- hit the 120kg mark
- drank more water than the day before
- can adjust my target to 100kg haven't been below fhin in over 20 years
SW: 136kg
CW: 120kg
Goal: 100kg
Final Goal: 70kg
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Mid Month Check in
SW 230 27/11/2020
CW 215 12/2/2021
GW 213 28/2/2021
Logging in everyday
Walking 4-7 times a week
Clothes feel looser
Things to focus on
Evening snacking- have celery handy
drink less diet coke( know it isnt good for me)
balance work/home - mid terms coming up, entering more intense time
Gratitude
My family
My Friends
My health
My job
only two more pounds to go to February goals!
Keep up the good work everyone!!!!!!!!
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