Women 200lb+, Let's Shine This September!!!

RavenStCloud

🍁Happy September, ladies!

🍂What are your goals for this month and do you have any big plans for Fall? Is there anything you're looking forward to in the next few months or, conversely, anything you're worried about?

🍁Summer wrap up: How was this summer for you? Did you accomplish what you'd set out to? Were there any great triumphs or any stumbling blocks?

🤎 If you've never been here before, please know you are welcome to join at any point in the month. All you have to do is post something, and then BAM! you're one of us.

🤎 In this group, we post our weekly and monthly goals and provide support and motivation to each other as we share our triumphs and our struggles. This group is all about accountability.

🤎All are welcome and, if you think you belong here, you do! No matter how much you currently weigh or how you measure (or don't measure) your weight, we'd love to hear from you.

🤎 Victories, both scale and non-scale, are great to hear about, but, conversely, we know that weight loss isn't all sunshine and roses. If you're going through a rough patch, please feel free to be honest and vent your heart out. The struggle is real and we're all here to support each other!

🍂Let's all shine on this September!🍂

roz0810

Thank you for another month. I think I originally joined in around May but I kept falling off and on my weight loss journey but no more looking back. Hello September! My favourite month as its my birthday and a few close friends/families birthdays.

My goals this month is to log in everyday, log all food, stay within calorie goal and drink 2+ litres of water daily. Keeping it simple and what I know works for me until I start seeing some progress. I'm already 3.2lbs down this week so I'm happy with my start again.

Have a great month everyone!

Jem594

Hello all
I'm just starting on a long journey, any support is welcome.
HT 5'10
SW 431
CW 429
My mini goal is to lose 5 lbs this month. Good luck to everyone!

goal06082021

Thank you @RavenStCloud for keeping this group going!

Here's my template, as per usual:

Height: 5'3"
Age: 30
SW: 252.8 (11/13/2020)
CW: 213.8 (8/28/2021)
9/4:
9/11:
9/18:
9/25:
GW for September: 210
GW for 2021: 196
UGW: 144 by end of 2022

I mentioned this a little bit in the August thread, but I've decided to give myself something other than the scale to focus on for a bit, and so beginning this week I am training to crush a watermelon between my thighs. I'm following Kourtney Olson's Watermelon Crush training plan (it's free to download, if you just search "kourtney olson watermelon crush" you'll find it on Google, along with several videos of her performing this feat of strength - it's kind of her signature move, from what I can tell), which is an 8-week plan that involves 2 training days per week and stretching on non-training days. My training days are Thursday and Sunday, so Day 1 is tomorrow, and I've gone ahead and started doing the stretches already this week. Friday and Monday are "active recovery" days and my plan is a short ~30-minute walk around the block; my street is a loop that I know it takes me about 40-45 minutes to complete, but Friday mornings I don't have quite that much time, so I figure a 40-minute walk on Monday and a 20-minute walk on Friday will average out. I have been enjoying the outdoor walks/"hikes" at the natural areas around the county, so that will continue on Saturdays for the next 8 weeks. Tuesday and Wednesday I'm just going to play Ring Fit Adventure.

The primary focus of the Watermelon Crush training plan is core and lower body (obviously, I guess), so after this program I will probably be in the market for some upper-body-focused programming, just for balance, LMAO. I realized, uh, yesterday or so that sourcing a watermelon in late October would probably be a challenge, so when the time comes I'm going to attempt it with a pumpkin, instead, if I can find a suitable one. Pumpkin generally has denser flesh, but also a cavity in the middle that watermelon doesn't, which should help. My legs are already quite strong and looking awesome after completing 12 weeks of Strong Curves over the summer; I'll probably run that program again at some point, it was a lot of fun.

wtbarunner

Hi Everyone I don’t post often but I do like to come here and read everyone’s posts. My goal for September is to lose 8 lbs.
Wednesday are my weigh in.
PW 242
CW 242

sarah12277

September Challenge Weigh In Day

Age 44
Height 5'4"
SW 249 3/2020
CW 218.8
GW for August 214
UGW 145

9/1: 218.8
9/8:
9/15:
9/22:
9/30:
Total month loss:

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

Back at home now. Having the gutters put on should be a quicker install so maybe won't have to go to Mom's house that day or just for the day. we'll see when they call I guess.

Next week is the anniversary of my brother's death. 22 years. Some overeating desires I know are due to that. Not doing too terrible but allowing myself though. Not sure if I'll be able to do the vacation days I planned. Just too much work at this point. With being at home I should be okay. The PTSD I get seems to only happen when I'm driving so thought I might not need it. I just need Friday as made plans for the horror convention.

wanderinglight

Age: 50
Height: 5'11"


SW: 226.6

September GW: 214
Ultimate GW: 175

This month I'll check in on Fridays.
September 1: 219.6
September 3:
September 10:
September 17:
September 24:

Goals:
🌸 Focus on the 98% of my day that is mental mindset, good habits, and having a plan, rather than the 2% of my day that's the workout
🌸 Log everything
🌸 Stay hopeful

Things I'm looking forward to:
* Fall! DIE, MOSQUITOES, DIE!!
* I have a big outdoor event coming up in November and I'd like my winter clothes to fit better. I want to be able to wear a sweater under my coat without feeling so uncomfortable.

seltzer_lover

Good morning team! Happy September!

This month I'm focused on the following:

1. Move 7 days per week: OrangeTheory Fitness 3-4 days/week; power walking, yoga, stretching, or Pilates the remaining 3-4 days.
2. Close my Apple Watch rings every day for the month
3. Monday weigh-ins weekly
4. Try 4 new recipes

SW 300
CW (8/30): 290.6
GW for September: 282-284

lmgoff232

Thanks @RavenStCloud for the thread!

Age: 43
Height: 5'10"
SW: 290.6 (4/19/2021)
CW: 264.6 (9/1/2021)

9/4:
9/11:
9/18:
9/26:
GW for September: 255
GW for 2021: 240
UGW: 180

I managed to track everyday in August, and hit my 20 minutes of exercise 5 days a week. I even bumped it up to 30 minutes most days :-) I did NOT manage to add weight training in. I only did one day all month, so I will keep trying to work on that goal. Not sure what the mental block is for this piece, but I need to figure out how to get past it.

My loss rate is getting less linear now... It is going up for a couple days, then drops like 3 lbs, then up, then down, lol. Really happy to have the forums to read through and remind myself that it is totally normal and to just keep the course.

I also have 2 of my 3 kids home sick from school this week, and waiting on the results of their covid tests (at home test said negative, so I am pretty comfortable that it is just another bug, but they can't go back until we get the test results from the doctor). And I am totally stressing over my dad, so I am sure my cortisol levels are high right now. Just trying to focus on the things I can control, and give myself the grace to know that sometimes getting through the day is good enough.

I can't believe summer is over already... It was pretty uneventful, and the most exciting thing we did was the local theme park, lol. I am still not comfortable being around big crowds or getting on a plane, so we made do. I don't have any major plans for the fall other than to try and get my dad settled without totally breaking down. My ex-husband will be staying at my house with the kids while I am in Oregon so the kids aren't disrupted, but that is giving me all kids of anxiety, hahaha. Really don't want him in my space, but unfortunately it is really the best option.

Good luck all for a successful month!

justanotherloser007

Happy September all!! I saw a few neighbors already have their pumpkins out in celebration this morning! Let's do this ladies!! Thank you for the recipes, the tears, the journey. Carry on!

Age 48 5’3” SW 6/2013 277 CW 196.4
Goal: lose 4 lbs this month 192.4
Goal: eat healthy things in a "food is your medicine" type way
Goal: address cognitive decline - add MCT oil and avocado to nutrition
Goal: address sodium/potassium issues - a work in progress
Goal: for exercise just move more for now - look into weight training possibilities

9/1 196.4
9/8
9/15
9/22
9/29

Also a question, for those of you who have lost weight before, just how do you keep your health? Yes my weight is going down, but I can't think at all, and I am losing memory fast. I do know there are things that happen when you lose weight, but I wouldn't even know where to begin to look. I just want to see what to expect, and determine what is just me that I might need to address at the Dr's office. (I have a multitude of non-weight related health issues) My nutrition is more important to me than "just losing weight". I want to eat well for the rest of my time here on the planet.

57pattycake

Age: 62
Height: 5'4"
SW: 260 June 1, 2021
CW: 223.8 September 1, 2021

9/04:
9/11:
9/18:
9/25:
9/30:
GW for September 215lbs -8.8lbs
UGW 160ish

Thank you @RavenStCloud for keeping this thread going. It has helped me to be accountable and strong.

Goodbye August and hello September! I'm so looking forward to this month. After being laid off for 17 months I am back to work this week. It's going to be weird with the weekly Covid testing and safety protocols but I'm ready to move forward. I'm hoping that extra activity my job requires will equate to weight loss. This month I hope to hit the first 40 pound loss of my goal and then cross the zero into the 200-teens.

Good luck everyone and have a great month.

tuddy315

Happy September!! It has been a decent August. My knee surgery was on the 20th and when I got home I had gained 7lbs. I didn't think I would be able to get it off by today but when I stepped on the scale, it was gone plus a little extra.

Started August at 202.6
Started September at 199.0

I finally hit "ONEDERLAND"!!!!!! I am elated!!!

Now to get through all the physical therapy.

I forget to post my total loss is at 53lbs

swanjun

Age 47 5’6”

SW 322
CW 320

Goal: Lose 8 lbs this month.
Goal: Resist temptation, particularly in the evenings. I do well until then, generally.
Goal: For bloodwork in October, I want to make sure my A1C is still in normal range (5.4% when last tested).

9/1 320
9/8
9/15
9/22
9/29

drj63

@RavenStCloud Thanks so much for another Month! Joined in July and am so happy that I've logged into MPF every day since. It's slow to come off of me but reading everyone's posts and getting encouragement on here has really helped me! I weigh in on Fridays so I'll update then. Happy September EVERYONE!!!!

jazzadesigns

Hi I’m 53 and 5’6”.
Original starting weight: 257.8 1/14/21

September Start Weight: 219.2 (8/31/21)
September Goal Weight: 216.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 170

9/4/21:
9/11/21:
9/18/21:
9/25/21:
9/30/21:

I don’t really have any concrete goals for this month. I’ll have to think about it more.

Solartiste

Hello,

I am new to that group. First time I join.

Age: 44
Height: 5'7"

SW: 335
September GW: 305
Ultimate GW: 165

This month I'll check in on Fridays.
September 1: 313
September 3:
September 10:
September 17:
September 24:

Do you use the MFP settings for your weightloss ? Does it goes well?

jazzadesigns

@Tuddy315 congrats on reaching Onederland! Way to go! 🎉👏🏻👏🏻🍾

girlinkaz

@justanotherloser007 I actually haven’t many issues with the kind of mental fog that you are describing unless I’m not getting enough protein. I aim to get over 100g of protein a day, and if that’s solid then my carbs and fats can kind of do whatever they want (I generally stick with low carb because that gives me more energy but I range between 40-100g/day). I wonder if you could try either upping your protein or upping your calories until that clears up? Weight loss shouldn’t make you miserable or ill feeling! ❤️ I’ve lost 65lbs so far and have felt, by and large, more awake and alive than I did before, when I was eating all kinds of junk. Wishing you health and happiness this week!

JNettie73

Starting weight: 270 March 2021
Total loss to date: 51.6

September Start Weight: 218.4
September Goal Weight: 214
Ultimate Goal Weight: TBD

September 4:
September 11:
September 17:
September 24:

I don't have many goals for this month other than keep up with what I am doing.
I failed at my plank challenge last month and have determined planking at this point in time is not for me. I may dabble in some other exercise routines this month or remain with my current routine. I have not decided yet. Sometimes I like giving myself the flexibility to change things up when I feel like it.
I met a milestone of losing 50 lbs! I am so proud of myself. I completely forgot to take progress pictures this morning and just mentioned it to my husband. I would do it now but I am sick and don't feel like getting up to take them hopefully we can take them in morning. I also have to take my measurements.

@goal06082021 - Oh my gosh. You amaze me. I am intrigued by this training you are doing. When you reach your goal please video you crushing a watermelon or pumpkin and share with us. I need to see this!!!

@sarah12277 - We are starting the month with similar weight and have the same goal!
I am sorry to hear it the your brother's anniversary of his passing. I lost my dad a few years ago and the pain is very much there today as it was when he passed. Sending you love though this difficult time.

@wanderinglight - We also have similar start weight and goal weight for the month!
I completely agree with you about the sweater under the coat thing!

@justanotherloser007 - Along with my meds for diabetes I take a multi vitamin, vitamin c and a B complex vitamin. (I'm switching to a B12 vitamin in a few days when my B complex runs out.) My meds deplete B12. If you have not had one recently I suggest speaking to your doctor and having a full blood panel done to see if you are deficient in anything.

@tuddy087 - Congrats on onderland!!!! I am so happy for you!

@Solartiste - Welcome to the group!
I have had a lot of success using MFP to log my foods and monitor what I eat.
I am a serial starter. This time I have to stay at it due to health reasons. Over the years I have learned a few tips. The first is don't get hung up on what the scale is saying. Some days you will do everything correct and it just won't budge. Look at your NSVs (non-scale victories). These can be anything - you can do something today that you could not do when you first started, how you feel, how clothes fit you, increased energy level and so on. Another thing I find helpful is taking monthly progress pictures as well as body measurements. You will notice your body shrinking over time, don't get discouraged if at first you don't see a difference in your pictures. It took me a few months to see major changes in mine. Your body measurements will also show you that you are shrinking, though keep in mind sometimes things shift around and your measurements can be wonky from time to time as you lose more weight. My last advice is to use a food scale and measure your portions. I found this extremely helpful in the beginning to weigh out things like my granola for breakfast, crackers, hummus and so on. It was eye opening to help me see how distorted my portions were.

swimmom_1

@RavenStCloud Thank you for keeping this up! It helps to tell our story and to read others stories as well.

For anyone new, I'm 64, 5'4" and a RN, still working full time.
Heaviest Wt-255 lbs (unfortunately my second time.) Had got down to 122 lbs. Took me a year and I kept it off for 5 years but got lazy.

SW-255 lbs 9/14/20, Started my present position and no more micro manager and less stress because of that. Lost 14.5 lbs without trying. I had emergency gall bladder surgery 5/3 and while recuperating, read up on Keto and started being accountable 5/14/21.
My UGW is 122 lbs.
5/3/21 Wt-240.5 lbs
MFP SW 5/14/21- 232.2 lbs
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs My August Goal was to get below 200 lbs.

9/1/21-200.0 lbs. Missed it by 0.1 lbs! But happy about 12 lbs in a month! Woo Hoo! Can't complain about that.
My goal for September is to lose 5 lbs to 195 lbs. I figure monthly loss will be slowing down sooner than later. I have a NSV. I had a Tibial Plateau Fracture in 10/15. I can come down stairs almost normally alternating steps. Going up I have to do 1 stair at a time and meet it with my other leg. Just 3 days ago I can alternate steps going up now! Its exciting after almost 5 1/2 years since I could walk again!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971

Age: 49
Height: 5'7"
SW: 298
CW: 241

I've really been having trouble losing but I'm hoping that that will pass as I am feeling better and moving more. I've got an appointment next week with an endocrinologist to discuss the fact that despite having normal thyroid levels I feel hypothyroid. I also have an appointment in October to see a plastic surgeon and discuss breast reduction.

When I had my mammogram, I was told I have dense breasts. That means they're all gland, and not much fat. And that means that no matter how much weight I lose, I'm not going to lose significant cup volume. So a reduction is in order. I'm currently a 34J. My worry is that the insurance company will decide that I have to do physical therapy before they will cover it. I have exercise intolerance as part of a post-viral syndrome, and the last time I had physical therapy they ignored that and I hurt so bad that I spent the rest of the day after therapy in bed and the following day on the couch. So we'll see. There's also the worry that since I need to lose about 80 more pounds, they'll say, "Come back when you've lost the weight." I'm trying to not ruminate too much and get myself in an anxious spiral.