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

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  • swimmom_1
    swimmom_1 Posts: 1,302 Member
    @patriciafoley1
    Everyone is different. I post my weight weekly, in between I usually have an uptick on the scale before a drop. I think its my body hanging onto water before the drop. Mine will soon start slowing down, I'm sure too.
  • sarah12277
    sarah12277 Posts: 212 Member
    I got frazzled in the middle of writing my post. My construction company was claiming my work was done when the gutter folks missed one area Friday so had a bunch of follow ups since no response on Friday when it occurred.

    DH’s birthday was this weekend. Over for food but wasn’t too terrible. Enjoyed everything and doing the things he wanted to do made it worth it all.

    Pondering yesterday and seeing my intolerances reaction has been bad lately I’ve realized I might have to do another elimination diet again to help calm things down. For me that makes me consider more Paleo plans for their autoimmune protocols. I’ve done well prior. So October I was planning to focus on that a bit. To help a bit I ordered a food bundle that’s already made and follows what I need. With the mindset to understand the flavors to see if it’s something I can make on my own with a recipe

    Need to focus on me and things at the house but impossible the last week (always seems an ongoing issue actually). The little time I had this weekend prior to doing the planned activities was grabbed when a friend needed to talk. I had turned down Friday due to my standard things where I’d have to decide between showering and/or eating dinner had I planned to meet then. When she contacted Sunday I gave her the 1 hour window I had left. Not a very restful weekend with everything but just would be horrified if something happened to her due to me turning her down. Maybe tomorrow I’ll have some time. Can’t do everything but don’t want her thinking she’s a burden when I don’t feel that way; along with I got to grab some Starbucks which is a bonus. Ha I might have to consider seeing if I can take a few days off of work since I couldn’t the days I planned earlier in the month.
  • FushiaKat
    FushiaKat Posts: 545 Member
    edited September 2021
    Hi I’m 61 and 5’4”.
    Original starting weight: 245.0

    September Start Weight: 211.4 (8/31/21)
    September Goal Weight: 208.0
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 165

    Sept 1: 211.4
    Sept 7: 210.4
    Sept 14: 209.2
    Sept 21: 206.2
    Sept 28: 203.0 (42 pounds lost so far. Equals a 5 gallon bottle of water.)

    Down 8.4 pounds for the month. I will take it!!! Getting closer to one-derland, maybe in 2 weeks I will get there.

    I had joined another 30 day weight loss challenge. I was very nervous about putting myself out there. There are 4 teams. Our team was not given the same rules as the other 3 teams. Our team leader has not bothered to log into MFP since Sept 3rd. It was not a very good experience. I don't know if I will do that again. I was super excited about it, but it was such a let down.

    Also if somebody had told me I could lose weight eating loaded baked potatoes (with butter, chives, shrimp, buffalo cauliflower and Queso cheese sauce) I would not have believed them.
  • justanotherloser007
    justanotherloser007 Posts: 578 Member
    @sarah12277 Good reminder to never compare yourself to others! We have whole different systems and engines and electrical!! I was going to ask about intolerances. I have hives, so I have been forced to adopt a low-histamine lifestyle (I had been on prednisone for about 12 years before I even knew what a low histamine diet was). Although, some consider it more an "anti-inflammatory diet".

    I call it low histamine, because I feel like lots of foods are super healthy that will non-stop give me hives like: spinach, tuna, eggs. Yeah, of course these are also some of my favorite foods! I also take ginger root for an anti-histamine. There are no low-histamine omega 3's. If I didn't take ginger root I will hive every day because of the omega 3's even if I am doing great on the low histamine diet. I am immune to benadryl, that is how I ended up depending on ginger root.

    For you, what kind of intolerances are happening? And yes, it is hard for "normies" to understand. They don't understand that not only do you have to 1) not eat foods you want 2) it will NOT be okay if you have it "just this once". It is hard to show up at someone's home and have to explain that you have a high maintenance diet that they probably have never even heard of! I once had a lady yell at me when I told her I had a high maintenance diet. She took offense. I was thinking, "huh, it simply IS high maintenance, no reason to lose your head." But people are all different. Having severe needs, and then being at the whims of a person who can tolerate anything is tough. But like anything else you just have to stick to your guns, and kind of ignore their reaction - they just don't understand. They also don't have to live with the consequences or fallout, you do.

    I wish you strength and courage in expressing your needs to friends, family and stangers! I actually do some little "I am allowed to express my needs. It is okay to have needs. etc" before I am at the mercy of others. I try to eat before I "socialize" because sometimes others don't know what is in the food, and I don't feel like playing roulette.
  • patriciafoley1
    patriciafoley1 Posts: 138 Member
    SW. 6/1/21. 212

    SW September 1 181.6
    9/5 180.6
    9/10 180
    9/13 179
    9/14. 178
    9/15. 176
    9/27. 175.6
    9/28 174.2
    total weight loss 37.8
    total september weight loss 7.4

    24.2 pounds to goal Finally scale moving again
  • sarah12277
    sarah12277 Posts: 212 Member
    justanotherloser007 wrote: »
    @sarah12277

    For you, what kind of intolerances are happening?

    I've been dealing with eczema on my neck for many years. It started as a small spot and now most of my neck is a scaled redness. I did start at a dermatoligist that game me different diagnosis (verbal, prescription, written) so after I found the one med was expensive and only dealt with the symptoms temporarily I didn't go back. I didn't want to be a guinea pig with expensive meds. About 5 years ago I did a expensive test (ALCAT) as I was getting severe itching on my neck after foods (especially favorites) and the redness was starting to get bigger. It had identified the ones I was starting to assume along with many others that just following an elimination diet wouldn't have found. My worsts were/still are: tomato, casein, sesame. Also found out trout, peach, pomegranate, kale, and quite many others. Most of the additional things I barely have so isn't a big deal. The named are the ones that affect me the most. Many of those I had started having when switching to a more healthy diet. I didn't do the additional test for additives and such but after knowing my symptoms I also figured out: red 40 and caramel color. Right now the caramel color is having it's way; so I need to cut that a bit. Tomatoes have stopped being itchy but get to be nauseous or acid reflux after a few hours. I had found out that milk, other than the manmade sodium casinate in packaged items; didn't cause me a problem but I wasn't healing either. I've had too much dairy lately so I need to stop that too for a bit.

  • AlexandraFindsHerself1971
    AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Posts: 3,106 Member
    sarah12277 wrote: »
    My worsts were/still are: tomato, casein, sesame. Also found out trout, peach, pomegranate, kale, and quite many others. Most of the additional things I barely have so isn't a big deal. The named are the ones that affect me the most. Many of those I had started having when switching to a more healthy diet. I didn't do the additional test for additives and such but after knowing my symptoms I also figured out: red 40 and caramel color. Right now the caramel color is having it's way; so I need to cut that a bit. Tomatoes have stopped being itchy but get to be nauseous or acid reflux after a few hours. I had found out that milk, other than the manmade sodium casinate in packaged items; didn't cause me a problem but I wasn't healing either. I've had too much dairy lately so I need to stop that too for a bit.

    I have a fructose intolerance, which is most fruit and most premade sweets, sodas, candies, icings, etc. It manifests as being hung over with headache, nausea, etc. almost immediately. I have to watch my simple carbs or I get sick to my stomach, and I have IBS which has decided that I shall not have most leafy greens or beans. I can have about a tablespoon of cooked spinach in a bowl of pasta alfredo for color, but only about once a week.

    This makes eating at other people's houses...interesting. If it's actually homemade (flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, etc) I can probably have a tiny portion especially if I've had plenty of protein. If it's a mix or it's one of those things where it's Box A plus Can B plus a jar of C poured over the top.... nope. I have learned to be a very good cook in self-defense.
  • kenziestabes
    kenziestabes Posts: 338 Member
    September Challenge Weigh In Day

    Age 26
    Height 5'10"
    SW 246.9 on 7/13/2021
    CW 234.8
    GW for September: 228
    GW for end of 2021: 205
    UGW 180

    9/1: 235.1
    9/8: 233.5 (-1.6 pounds)
    9/15: 232.7 (-0.8 pounds)
    9/21: 230.4 (-2.3 pounds)
    9/29: 226.8 (-3.6 pounds)
    Total month loss: 8.3 pounds

    Victory for the week: I beat my goal! If I can lose 2 pounds in the next 2 weeks, I will meet my goal for weighing less than 225 at my brother's wedding. Also, I finally uploaded a profile picture of the puppy. She loves fetch and walks and keeps me active when I'm not working out.

    Aaannddd... my fitbit band broke. Need to order a new one off Amazon. Until then, no more measuring steps/sleep.
  • Deanner03
    Deanner03 Posts: 371 Member
    finngirl61 wrote: »
    Hi all of you wonderful ladies. I am restarting my log ins, as it's been 3 months. My husband passed away unexpectedly in June and I have been overwhelmed with things to do. I'm 70 years old, and weigh 260, which is about where I was in June. My knee is bone on bone, and just got an injection to buy me time before surgery, maybe next year. I did start a chair yoga class, and that's been great so far. So looking forward to reading your posts again. 💕

    I’m so sorry for your loss. We’re here if we can help in any way
  • Deanner03
    Deanner03 Posts: 371 Member
    Age: 40
    Height: 6'0"
    SW: 277.7
    GW: 185(ish?)
    September goal: hit 250 MET
    Weigh in day is Friday
    9/1: 259.6
    9/3: 259.0
    9/10:257.4
    9/17: 251.6
    9/24: 248.9

    I’m going to close out September today
    9/28- 245.8

    Total loss for September:13.8. While I love this number, I’m going to start eating back my exercise calories, as I feel this is too fast to be healthy/sustainable for me. Also, I’m grumpy a lot of the time. This may help (though I don’t feel hungry).



  • sargemarcori
    sargemarcori Posts: 301 Member
    I'm so sorry for your loss, @finngirl61 Welcome back.
  • FushiaKat
    FushiaKat Posts: 545 Member
    @finngirl61 I'm sorry for your loss. The ladies over here are very supportive and kind. Welcome back.
  • justanotherloser007
    justanotherloser007 Posts: 578 Member
    @kenziestabes what a cute puppy! Grats on your loss and you can do it for the wedding goal!!!
    @Deanner03 amazing loss! Doing what is healthy and sustainable is a very good plan!
    @finngirl61 (((hugs))) very sorry for your loss. We are here, welcome back to the group.
  • Heida1958
    Heida1958 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello. My goal for october is to loose at least 11 lb. I´m now at the end of September 286 lb (was 262 lb this summer). I´m 170 cm high. I so desperately need some motivation :#
  • justanotherloser007
    justanotherloser007 Posts: 578 Member
    @addyingadottir you are doing well so far. We have lots of accountability in a kind way. Motivation is a fits and starts sort of thing. Come in for the super low cal pumpkin almost milk latte - stay for the company :)
  • justanotherloser007
    justanotherloser007 Posts: 578 Member
    I use: 1) cold brew coffee I make myself 2) almond milk at 30 calories per 8oz and sweet leaf pumpkin spice 0 cal sweetener. If I am feeling particularly splurgy I will add super coffee kitu maple pumpkin creamer around 5 fluid ounces @33 calories. 63 calories plus coffee so maybe 65 calories (without the kitu it is around 50 calories) total for a HUGE 25 fluid oz cup of pumpkin java... cuz I like to drink *hiccup*
  • jazzadesigns
    jazzadesigns Posts: 476 Member
    @kenziestabes your puppy is adorable!

    @Deanner03 sounds like a good plan!

    @finngirl61 I’m so sorry for your loss! ❤️
  • Jem594
    Jem594 Posts: 72 Member
    @finngirl61 sorry for your loss ♥
  • finngirl61
    finngirl61 Posts: 122 Member
    Thank you to those who texted their condolences. It means a lot. ❤
  • lmgoff232
    lmgoff232 Posts: 277 Member
    @finngirl61 So sorry for your loss <3
  • roz0810
    roz0810 Posts: 1,244 Member
    @finngirl61 so sorry to hear this. sorry for your loss ♥️
  • roz0810
    roz0810 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Good morning to all. Its nearly a new month woop woop. So far I'm 4.6lbs down in my first week. Now got TOM so I'm stuck on the scales for a few days. sending love to all 😊
  • sarah12277
    sarah12277 Posts: 212 Member
    September Challenge Weigh In Day

    Age 44
    Height 5'4"
    SW 249 3/2020
    CW 222.2
    GW for August 214
    UGW 145

    9/1: 218.8
    9/8: 219.0
    9/15: 219.4
    9/22: 220.8
    9/30: 222.2
    Total month loss: +3.4

    Weekly goals:
    -Continue logging on MFP
    -Work out 5x per week – 3 cardio & 2 strength
    -64 oz of water each day
    -Take some moments during the week to declutter

    Yup not a good month. I'm being hopeful the bulk of the uptick is mostly TOTM that is long past due. I'm seeing hopeful signs that give indication. Perimenopause certainly sucks for this reason; no idea when TOTM will come and each cycle is getting longer. Otherwise lots of sodium at different points. Besides this week's meal mentioned, I don't regret the other higher meals. I haven't done much of diet breaks so treated it a bit as such. No real binging either which for me is good.

    The plan for Oct should help me better. with Mom back from vacation and our usual Sunday dinners out I won't order as much at other times but need to go back through menus to help plan better. I'll just have to see with the semi-elimination diet how the healing goes to know how strict I need to be the whole month. Week by week basis ultimately.

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