Women 200lb+, Let's Jump To It This July!!!

kadohi

Hi, Wednesday post
Age 47
Height 5’ 6”
SW 244 (June 1, 2021)
CW 231
7/21: 228.1
7/28:
Goal — under 230 by the end of the month and maintain exercise routine

I had dropped to 228, but then it popped back up to 230 for no apparent reason -- turns out PMS bloating. But for a few days, I had a real struggle between keeping the course (positive and logical!) VS that negative "give up".

itisjessdarling

Wed Weigh In

Age: 38
Height 5'4"
ATH: 214 (Dec '19)
SW: 203.8
CW: 197.6
July GW: 195

7/7: 198.4
7/14:198.2
7/21:197.6
7/28:

I finally moved the scale! It's hard not to get discouraged when the number doesn't move for weeks, but just keep doing what your doing and push through! Your body will eventually catch up.

getfitformeee

getfitformeee wrote: »

I'm a little late to the game, but I'm happy I found this thread!! I'm Kristi Everyone seems to be doing so well this summer! Congrats to all the hard work, y'all!

Stats!
Age 39
Height 5'6
HW ever: 250+ lbs in 2008
HW recently (11-4-20 • 1 wk post 👶) 237
CW: 223.4

GW for July: 219
GW for 2021: 190-180's
UGW: 175 (I'll reassess at this weight to see if I want to lose more.)

7/14: 225
7/16: 223.4
7/21:
7/28:
7/31
Total month loss: ___ pounds
Total loss so far: 26.6 pounds

No special diet right now. Just counting calories and burning calories:) Protein is the only macro I'm really focusing on. I like my spin bike and walking.

7/14: 225
7/16: 223.4
7/21: 222.4
7/28:
7/31
Total month loss: ___ pounds
Total loss so far: 26.6 pounds

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Age: 49
Height: 5'7"
Starting weight (1/3/20)296

Weekly totals: July:
7/1: 245 (period)
7/7:243
7/14:245
7/21: 242
7/28:
Goal for August 1: 238

I probably won't hit the goal but I'm moving in the right direction.

I saw the doctor yesterday. She agrees that it sounds like my thyroid is low, and since I've had thyroid nodules before and it's time to scan them again, I'll get an ultrasound done as well as the usual blood work, just to make sure nothing else needs to be done beyond supplementing with medication.

I now have a diagnosis of macromastia, which is the clinical way of saying my breasts are problematically large, and a referral to a plastic surgeon. That was what I wanted from her, because if I want my insurance to cover it, I have to do this in proper order.

And she was worried about my period pain, and wants me to have some gynecological scans done to see if there's a reason I have so much pain. I will say that they looked ten years ago and found nothing, but scans may have improved or the problem may have grown enough to be visible. So I'm okay with that.

In other news my son is settling in well. I make his lunch and leave it labelled in the fridge and the lunch box on the counter, and he takes it. We're still working out what works for him to eat, because he is a welder and not exactly working in air conditioning, and when he is that hot, he wants things that don't feel heavy but will sustain him. He goes to bed pretty early, his room is staying clean and orderly enough, and we're all getting along.

Still waiting to hear on the potential really good job for Boyfriend. This is getting on all our nerves.

tuddy315

@kadohi you still have 10 days to the end of this month. You should easily make your goal.

@getfitformeee you're right on target to hit your goal this month also.

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Don't pass up getting those scans done. My sister was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer last week. It luckily has not gone to the lymph nodes so she has a pretty good chance to fight it because they caught it early. Glad you're all getting along well at home. Living with so many different personalities can be difficult. My roommates parents are now living with us and it can be very challenging.

danineehn

Hi all,
I am new to this forum, but I have been on MFP, on and off for several years. My weight has fluctuated from my heaviest at well over 230lbs (I stopped weighing myself because I couldn't bare to see the number on the scale), about 9 years ago, to my lowest of approximately 170lb, 6 years ago. After I lost so much, I slowly put some weight back on to between 175-180 and maintained for quite some time...then MENOPAUSE hit! Last year my weight sky rocketed, over night it seemed, back to 225. I have dropped about 15lbs and have been holding steady at 210 for the last few months. My goal, by the end of the summer is to get out of double/triple digits. My goal, by the end of the year is to be back down to around 180, which seemed very comfortable for my body to maintain.
I need to be able to like myself again, because right now, I do not!!

I am very active. I weight train 4-5 times a week (I qualified for USAPL Powerlifting Nationals 2 years ago). I go to a CrossFit class once a week, and I try to walk daily during my lunch. I also just started taking a kickboxing class once a week. I KNOW it's my hormones and my food.

Age-53
Height-5'5"ish
SW-230+
CW-210
End of summer goal is to be <200
End of the year goal is to be180-185ish

I know it's a lot to take in, but thank you for "listening"

sarah12277

July Challenge Weigh In Day

Age 44
Height 5'4"
SW 249 3/2020
CW 218.6
GW for July 215
UGW 145

7/1: 219 lbs
7/8: 218 lbs
7/15: 218 lbs
7/22:
7/31:
Total month loss:


Weekly goals:
-Continue logging on MFP
-Work out 5x per week – 3 cardio & 2 strength
-64 oz of water each day

Some sodium hit from vacation or hormones; no idea but being about the same is good for the week.
Back in the office for work so no more second bathroom visit most days to see anything lower should there be more movement.

Second guessing if I really want to be back in the office; especially when no one is here. Very limited folks; mostly just those with offices and the few of us that wanted to keep our assigned cubes. I'm very tired this week so have to figure out the routine a bit.

sandielewis2001

Age: 38
Height 5'10"
SW Jan 2021: 271.1
SW this month: 217.0
GW this month: 210 (This is the lowest weight I have ever recorded in ~9 years of using MFP on and off)
GW for 2021: 199 (Likely to be reevaluated in a few months)

7/1: 217.0
7/8: 216.8
7/14: 211.8
7/22: 212.4
7/29:

I am not surprised by the slight uptick in weight this week after the big whoosh last week. It's also my TOM so there is likely some water retention going on.

I have been extremely happy with my progress and have been hitting my calorie, exercise and water goals daily. This week I had a great NSV too... I bought a pair of size 14 shorts and they fit perfectly! I started this year in a size 20 so I am so happy to see these results.

OnceAndFutureAthlete

And now for July....

Age 59
Height 5'6.5"
SW: 278 (March 2021)
CW: 239.9 (38# GONE!)

GW for July: Below 232 = 8#
GW for 2021: get to Onederland = 7#/month
FGW: 150 (will then re-evaluate)

7/1: 239.9
7/8: 238.1 (-1.8#)
7/15: 239.4 (+1.3#)
7/22: 241.1 (+1.7#)
7/30:
Total month GAIN: 1.2 pounds
Total loss so far: 37.9 pounds

OK, time to go back to Plan A.
The past 2 weeks have been tough. I upped my daily calories and protein to address brain fog/concentration issues I was having at 1200 cal/day, and it's been a disaster. Late night munchies have been INTENSE and I have been going over my calorie allowance by ~500 calories almost every day. Seems paradoxical to up my calorie target and now I'm having issues going over that when I had fewer issues at 1200.

By the math, going over by 500 calories a day on a target based on losing 1.5# per week shouldn't have me gaining but just slowing the loss to ~0.5#/week. But the #s aren't that exact (nor are the weigh-ins), so it's probably not the full picture, but the trend is not good.

So I'm going to go back to Plan A: 1200 cal/day, but try to keep protein, fat and fiber UP and carbs down and see if that works. Call it Plan A+. The first few days (starting today) are going to be hard, I know, but I have a beach vacation with extended family coming up in 2 weeks, and want to bank some calorie "leeway" for that, so want to do well these next 2 weeks. Wish me luck!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Doctor's office called me again regarding the thyroid issue. I understand that I have normal levels, so I asked for a referral to an endocrinologist because I would like to know why I feel hypothyroid when I have normal levels, and wo we'll see how that goes. I know something's not right.

millsmary314

To be honest, I didn't even know that MFP had forums (yeah, I know, I am oblivious). But I saw this one and like what I'm seeing. I'm 6ft tall and have been over 250lb for several years now. I lost a ton of weight 4 or 5 years ago with keto, but then gained over half of it back. WW got rid of another 15lb, but I just couldn't stick with it because the system doesn't restrict "zero point foods". Just popped in to say hi. Feeling a bit discouraged but really trying to get back to basics of calorie restriction and moving more. I have 3 months until our family beach trip, and I'm at 256lb right now. Maybe, just maybe, I can break 250 by then. The positivity on here would definitely help. Y'all are doing great!

goal06082021

@millsmary314 welcome! This is a great group, I've been here for about seven or eight months now and I've found everyone here to be inspiring and supportive as all get-out.

jazzadesigns

@sandielewis2001 Great NSV! Congrats!

@OnceAndFutureAthlete Yeah that seems strange that increasing your calories would cause issues. Hope you hit your sweet spot!

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 That’s very frustrating! But you know your body so don’t give up.

Welcome to all of the new people! This is a great group!

I’ve been planning to take my measurements and progress photos all along but haven’t done it yet. I ordered a bikini just for my own photos. You should have seen my daughter’s face when I told her I ordered a bikini!! 😂 I would never in a million years wear it in public!

girlinkaz

Friday weigh in!

Age: 31
Height: 5’6”
SW: 222 (Feb ‘21)
July SW: 176
July GW: 170
UGW 154

July 2: 175.8
July 9: 173
July 16: 171
July 23: 169.3
July 30:

July has been such a good weight loss month for me! Since we’ve been in lockdown, I’ve been cooking 100% of my meals and going on extra walks every day. I don’t think my eating has changed much and I know that weight loss happens in the kitchen far more often than it happens in the gym but it seems to me that the evening walks have been a (positive) game changer for me. I am now within 15lbs of goal (which is mind blowing, believe me)! I am mentally prepared to hit a hard wall sometime soon as I continue my journey downwards so every pound off is a step in the right direction!

One NSV this week is I am consistently fitting into my old size 8 pants! (I started this journey a size 16) I can still wear my size 10 jeans too so I’m definitely still on the curvy side of an 8, but they fit (with no squeezing)! I hope to be a 6-8 when I’m done, so this is a huge celebration.

Keep on keeping on, all you wonderful ladies!

girlinkaz

@OnceAndFutureAthlete I know every person is different but I have found that my protein levels have EVERYTHING to do with how full I feel. If I have a protein-heavy lunch and dinner, I can get to the end of the day having only eaten 1000 calories and have to go around scrounging up snacks for myself to round out my calories for the day. On the other hand, if I have say, a salad for lunch (lower protein higher fat), I’ll be starving at 1200 calories. Again, this doesn’t work for everyone but I try to hit between 100 and 120 grams of protein a day. Then, if I’m still hungry at 1200 calories, I know it’s a need my body has, not a protein deficit if that makes sense? Best of luck to you!

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Be sure your doctor/endocrinologist checks both your TSH and your FreeT4. I’m sure things have changed since then, but I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 15 years ago after a bunch of GPs told me nothing was wrong because my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) was working fine. The FreeT4 measures the amount of thyroid actually going to your blood stream, which is what can account for some of the symptoms. It was SUCH a pain for me to get diagnosed but I’ve been on meds for 15 years and it has helped a ton with 95% of my symptoms. Hoping you can find a solution!

@millsmary314 Welcome! I have only been here since Feb, but I love these people!

drj63

Friday weigh-in
Age: 58
Ht: 5'3"
Highest weight: 221
SW: 205. (7/5/21)
UGW: 145-150 TBD as I get closer
GW for July: under 200
Last week's weight: 201.4
CW: 200.2

It's a loss, so I'll take it!

It's so difficult to put these #'s into writing for someone else to see. Thank you so much for this safe place for me to post.

I'm so afraid of failing AGAIN! I still have 1 week to reach my July goal! Good luck to everyone!!!

manny08phs

Hi everyone, I'm not new to MFP, but I am new to serious weight loss, I'm new to this group, and new to just having friends on here in general. A little bit about myself,... I am a passionate animal advocate and i love to paint. I've struggled with depression and horrible self esteem for as long as i can remember. I am much harder on myself than anyone I know. And that's something I've recently started working on. On March 1st 2021 I found out that I am a T2 diabetic. It gave me the scare I needed to finally get serious about weight loss, and since then I've lost about 73 lbs and maintained my blood sugar levels in normal ranges. I've never been good at healthy weight loss, always going from one extreme to another. This time around I am learning how to lose in a healthy way and I am trying to surround myself with people who help me achieve my goals as opposed to tearing me down. So if you are looking for a friend, please add me!

Age: 31
Height: 5'3"
SW: 283
CW:209.8
July GW: 207
July 23: 209.8
July 30:

seltzer_lover

Hi ladies! :waves:

I'm not new to MFP...I lost over 100 pounds on here about 10 years ago but it's steadily been creeping back on, especially over the last 5 years. Quarantine and permanent WFH (I'm now full-time remote) did NOT help!

I know HOW to do this....I just need to company and support of others on the same journey. I found great love and community before so I'm hoping to do it again (although I nuked my old account, so this one is sparkly new).

My plan is to focus on making mostly good choices, allowing myself something sweet every day, and improving fruit and veg intake. And then we'll see where I am in August.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Down to my lowest weight so far, 241. This is 55 pounds lost exactly and that is a little over 1/3 of the total weight I have to lose. Yay!

goal06082021

@drj63 Progress is progress. Even if you don't quite meet your July goal, you're already in spitting distance of it - and you've only failed if you've stopped trying. So, keep trying!

@manny08phs have you seriously lost 70+ lbs since THIS past March, like <150 days ago? I hope you're doing that under a doctor's supervision, that's like 4 lbs per week and you are nowhere NEAR big enough to be able to do that safely, certainly not for very much longer. Strongly recommend you pump the brakes, aim for closer to 1-1.5lb loss per week. It's good that you've got a handle on your blood sugar, but super-aggressive fast loss like that - besides making it very easy to burn out and regain - can also damage your body in other ways.

@seltzer_lover hello! I believe in you, you did it once and you can do it again!

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 awesome!