Women 200lb+, Let's Make March Meaningful!!!
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Good morning everyone!
My weight shot up this morning, because I hadn't been to the gym in almost a week, then went Saturday and went hard, haha. I'm sore! But that's good, just means I'm building muscles. Gotta focus on the protein and water today. I'm getting a good start, adding some pre-made caramel protein shake to my coffee. Delicious.
It's good. It's not fat, I'm not eating enough for that, it's my muscles repairing.
@swimmom_1 hi! Yeah, for a while there, I didn't even really check in with F2F until the last minute. I always get the juice to start doing weight loss again for real in March, it seems. That's when I came back to this thread last year after a while away (again!). I wonder if I'll keep sloughing off in october/november and coming back in march in a cycle, like a butterfly, haha.
Tonight is chair conditioning class followed by chair choreography class! I love this combo. Just have to make it through today first, got work, and errands, gonna make tacos for dinner and make mine a taco bowl. Taco ground turkey, purple southern peas, spinach, and taco fixings. Mmmm.
Does anyone remember the taco salad advertisement from the early aughts? Now I've got to find it...
https://youtu.be/jx2pYyscSPE
Is it healthy? Of COURSE it is. It's a salad, isn't it?
Mine won't have that beautiful deep fried crunchy bowl or quite so many fixin's, but man. Mmmm.
Anyway. Time to get going for the day. Have a great one, everyone!4 -
@CupcakeCrusoe We've missed seeing you on here lately!!! Question for you. I got an invite a beginner pole class for free. The place also does chair classes and all the stuff you've posted about doing in the past. How hard is it? I'm really thinging about grabbing some friends and trying one of them but I'm also nervous because I've never tried anything like that before.3
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SW: 300 lb
Next GW: 180 lb
3/1: 198.8 lb
3/2: 198.0 lb
3/4: 197.8 lb
3/7: 197.0 lb
3/8: 195.6 lb
3/9: 195.2 lb
3/11: 194.2 lb
**weight updated whenever I lose.
Saturday was a bit crazy. I had a friend's sales party. I love that company and needed some things so I went telling myself to keep my food boundaries in check. My daughter had a volleyball game at the same time so my husband did the divide and conquer. LOL. Then we went to Winter Jam at our local arena. That meant waiting outside in line for a couple hours, eating whatever we could afford in the arena, etc. My daughter LOVED going to the concert and I was able to have some nachos and popcorn because she wanted them and I just shared a handful of each. It gave me yummy stuff without my needing to eat it all myself.
Yesterday didn't go as planned at all, but that was because it was better than planned!
I went out with 2 friends for lunch. I pre-planned what I wanted to order. One of these ladies is one of my closest friends and the other was someone I am just getting to know. My "going out for maybe 2 hours after church" turned into 9 hours out with my new friend! When the lady that I'm close with went to work we kept hanging. We went into Ollie's, ran down to Home Goods (she had never been in Home Goods), kept just poking around some discount stores all on the same strip of road. Kept talking in the car. It was amazing. She is definitely one of my new favorite people. I'm so happy to be friends with her now! Those 9 hours felt like a third of that time. It just flew.
Since we were out so long, we also got dinner. Since that was unplanned I had to pick something on the fly. It was Mexican so I almost ordered things I know I shouldn't have. I mean, who doesn't love burritos or taquitos or all the things covered in cheese? However, I'm so glad I kept to my boundaries. I ordered the carne asada dinner.... thin but juicy pieces of steak, grilled spring onions, grilled jalapenos, grilled cactus, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo.... I didn't even need the tortillas, rice or beans. It was amazing!
@campbjp1 Hating it a little less is still a win.
@conniemcc4 What shake recipe did you try? I love a good shake.
@CupcakeCrusoe I just need to reiterate WELCOME BACK!!! You really were missed.
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@CupcakeCrusoe Way to go with your perseverance and non-deprivation method to get to your current weight! Very inspiring!✨🎉🏆 Go go go!3
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Happy start of the week everyone!
Victories from last week:
1) completed 215 minutes of exercise. INCLUDING 2x weightlifting which I have put off for awhile now
2) Did not binge over the weekend
3)Completed 42 min of cardio on a day when I had the urge to force myself to do the elliptical for 80 minutes. I listened to my body in terms of what amount felt just right. Forcing myself to extend exercise beyond the just right point in the past has always just stressed me out and backfired.
For this week:
1)Go back to my martial arts class and enjoy the movements
2)strength training 2x
3)Self compassion for what was fueling the years of compulsive overeating that led to my current weight and at the same time respectully challenging myself to make choices that support weight release. No beating myself up.5 -
Good morning everyone!
We're BACK, to 174.4, much closer to my average. I am still so sore, because I went into the gym last night sore, lol.
Tonight, we're going to be cleaning the house after work, and I'm making bangers and colcannon (and maybe soda bread, I'll decide after I log everything). Breakfasts and lunches this week are overnight red curry oats with a soft jammy egg, and a banger with a green salad, and an apple. Got my protein in my coffee again, this is good.
It's so cold, spring, where are you, it's literally freezing outside.
Tag party time:
@pamperedlinny oooooh, I'm excited! Like any new skill, you'll see a lot of ladies doing it really well because they've been doing it a long time, and there are things that are very hard to do. But basic pole moves are doable for an absolute beginner: my first ever beginner pole class, we did a fireman spin, what we call a GI jane, a pirouette, and just got acquainted with the pole- trusting that the pole will not fall over, the basics of what people do to make it pretty, all that.
this is a fireman, imagine her spinning around the pole.
You will. be. sore. after. Guaranteed. You might have a couple bruises from contact points with the pole, but like, in the moment, you don't realize that you're working that hard, because it's so fun and cool to see yourself flying through the air around the pole (and you can, and will). Just remember for the 1-2-3 days after, that you might be very sore and that's normal- you're using muscles we don't use often in daily life for pole.
As far as chair classes go, not quite as high-impact, but a great workout. (And if you do things like superman, yes, it's going to hurt):
But in a beginner class they might not even do that, just teach you the basics of balance and counterbalance to do pretty things on a chair. You'll also be very sore after a chair class, but fewer bruises (except for superman, haha, because you will get bruises right there).
So, I'm biased, haha, but I would also say go for it, because if you like it, it's a great workout that doesn't feel like a workout- it feels like learning a fun and pretty hobby, and if you don't like it, it was free. You know at least one fanatic about it- and I have no dance background. I became this way after my first class,
That dinner looks so. good. Mmm, I can almost smell it through the screen.
@mling84 what you did there- stopping in the middle of what you'd planned to do- is so important. Trusting your body and your instincts is so important for avoiding injury and burnout. That's so great.
Now that I've gone on (and on!), time to get going for the day. Have a great day, everyone!
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SW: 300 lb
Next GW: 180 lb
3/1: 198.8 lb
3/2: 198.0 lb
3/4: 197.8 lb
3/7: 197.0 lb
3/8: 195.6 lb
3/9: 195.2 lb
3/11: 194.2 lb
**weight updated whenever I lose.
Yesterday my husband took off work because our daughter had off school. As someone working from home…. That was fun. To make it more fun, she had a friend spend the night on Sunday night and was here all day. Add in daylight savings and that it takes me at least a week to really get back on track, it is our fiscal year end for work and I do collecting and account clean ups, all 3 of them interrupting or running around the house yesterday….. after I made dinner I just sat on the sofa with my book and didn’t do much else. No exercise. No going out. No nothing. I’m still exhausted this morning. Oh well.
Tonight I’m going to Zumba. My daughter’s volleyball team is practicing at the same time as the Zumba class and at the same building so this works well. Then we’re both going to jump in the gym showers for a super quick clean up and meet friends at our local tea shop for trivia night. I’m actually looking forward to an after workout pot of tea, maybe picking up a small slice of cake or cookie, and feeling like I don’t know a thing during trivia. Last time the highlight was that I knew Barbie’s last name. I didn’t know hardly any other questions but it’s still fun.
@mling84 great job listening to your body. I have found I never make it as long on the elliptical as I plan. I can go a lot longer in some other forms of cardio but I still use my elliptical often. It’s hard to cut it short when you have a plan, but listening to your body is so much better than pushing ourselves past what we need.
@CupcakeCrusoe Thanks. I definitely thought of you when I got the free class card. I’ll have to get a few friends and try to get them to go with me for that first one.
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Good morning everyone!
Felt so weird last night, weak almost, so I purposefully ate over my calories, still under maintenance, and felt a little better. And the scale says 174.2 this morning, so no harm.
The house is cleaned up and ready for the cleaners to come, I think at least half of my house being clean is me decluttering and putting junk away so that the cleaners can do the actual cleaning.
Tonight the girls have little gym, so as usual I packed us up dinner, and I ended up with some leftover cabbage/garlic/onion mix with some deli turkey thrown in there I'm probably going to be hungry, but I'll have plenty of calories for a kind of "second dinner" when I get home. It was much more important that the girls especially, because of gym, and Whatsisface get a good dinner, I can deal with a glorified snack to tide me over.
Caught up with all the posts from November to now, so impressed with everyone's hard work. @pamperedlinny was working so hard, reading about habits and then applying what she learned in November and December, we love to see it. Special shout outs:
@tahitig ! hi!!!! I hope you're doing well!
@hap2go I hope we get to see pictures from Italy!
@KeriA hi! how was the visit with the grandbaby, how's 2023 treating you?
@justanotherloser007 helloo! how are you doing? still symptom free I hope?
@bonniemcc4 I saw your progress pictures, you're doing AMAZING
@pamiede I was so happy to see your smiling face again, hello! How's March for you?! You're doing great!.
Tag party time!
@pamperedlinny trivia night sounds SO FUN, exactly the kind of activity that should come after a workout.
Alright, time to try to relax for .... a half hour before I have to leave for work, lol. Have a great day, everyone!2 -
Morning all!
Does anyone else’s child take their money to the book fair and not buy a single book? We now have a giant cat with strawberry milk poster, stickers, “fun” pens (the body of the pen has balls in it so you can tip it back and forth or other fidget type things), another actual fidget toy, and a bunch of stickers. I keep hoping my child with want the books. Sigh.
Trivia was great. I didn’t know much of anything last night…. But we had some people on our team that knew things and actually came in first for once. It’s a small place and only have about 8 teams, I think. Still, I’ll get a free bubble tea or pot of hot tea next time I go in. Yay!
Also, I forgot to include the newest recipe link. It went up yesterday morning. www.healthyeatingwithlinda.com/post/bulked-up-taco-meat
Today I have to go see my allergist, get shots, etc. I never feel great after all of that so it will be a slow night at home if I get my way.
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💚 Hi I’m Jenna!
I'm 35 years old
Starting Weight: 180 lbs
Highest Weight: 240 lbs
Previous Low: 152 lbs
Goal: 125 lbs
March 1st 217.2 lbs
February was ok, I am still losing weight but it has slowed down frustratingly. This month I want to continue to meal prep, increase my movement, and keep drinking water. I feel like some of my routines are becoming solidified and I'm feeling more confident that I will continue on this path! I found out I have fatty liver so I am even more motivated to continue. I am doing a March Madness workout challenge on top of my regular workouts too. I also gave up pop for Lent. I am also trying to reduce my alcohol intake but it's been hard to abstain completely just due to social events and things. If anyone has resources or tips on reversing on fatty liver please share with me!
🍀I'm definitely excited for spring! I got a new windbreaker to run outside so I'm prepared for the spring rain and moving and grooving! Over the winter I began building healthy habits and want to continue on what I started.
🍀I feel the most capable when I have a set plan. I have been meal prepping and planning my workouts.
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Nov 1st: 260
Dec 1st: 250
Jan 1st: 243
Feb 1st: 238
Mar 1st: 246
Mar 15th: 246
March Goals:
💚 Swim x3 a week
💚 Weight training x3 a week
💚 Daily PT exercises
💚 Log all food
💚 Stay within calorie range
I did very well the first week in March, but the 6th to the 14th hit me hard and I went back to binge eating. I know what my triggers are and they're disruption of routine (usually from things out of my control like cancelled appointments or illness or family problems that need me to restructure my plans).
But I decided to treat myself like a child because there are two tv shows I really like coming up on March 15/16th (Ted Lasso & Shadow and Bone). So I gave myself to the 14th to eat whatever and this morning I went through my kitchen and bedroom and threw everything out that was unhealthy. I'm currently cleaning so I can have a fresh start and I'm feeling pretty good. I told myself if I can stick to my March Goals then I can watch the new seasons of my shows weekly. The only bad thing about this having to be strict with myself when I know I'm a pushover. 🤣
I have such upheaval coming in mid-April (moving (for 6 months)/not being near my gym & pool/starting a new job), but this is also my choice because I love change even though it can mess me up health-wise.
So I'm just concentrating on the last two weeks of the month and planning on staying strong!
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Hey there!
I am restarting my weight loss journey! I’m a 32 yr old wife, mom of two crazy boys, business professional with high stress, PCOS, and a great sense of humor!
SW: 312lbs
CW: 308.4 lbs
Hoping to find some like minded friends who want to motivate, support, and laugh with each other! Looking forward to making healthy choices and growing good habits.
My March goal is to lose 8lbs and cut my work week down to 50 hrs or less!!!
Happy to be here and excited to get started!7 -
Good morning everyone!
174.2 again, which is good, because I went a little over yesterday (again). This is what happens when I wait to log until after I've eaten, haha.
Today I have a women's program meeting at work, which I'm excited to see what that's about, and I've got sesame chicken breasts in the crock pot (just chicken, sesame dressing, apricots, onions, and french onion seasoning)- I'm going to pull a @pamperedlinny and make mine over mostly spinach with some rice, while everyone else has rice.
Tonight at the gym is a class called FU , a weights-based workout to like, angry girl music, followed by splits class.
Today is starting well, because I'm going in to work a little late, and the kids have been very cooperative getting ready. Time for me to chill out with some knitting and podcasts, but first tags!
@pamperedlinny Kiddo will NOT buy a book at the book fair, haha. To be fair, when I was her age, I was obsessed with books, and wanted books, but also wanted all the little pencil toppers and things. I remember that clearly.
@clarkeje1 meal prep makes such a difference! I find when I don't prep my breakfasts and lunches, my on-the-fly decisions aren't the greatest. Welcome!
@RavenStCloud I think tying "doing your homework before watching your shows" is a great motivator- ask any kid. You can do it!
@AliciaMarie826 Welcome! This is the best thread on MFP and you get what you put into it, so we'd love to hear more about you!
Have a great day, everyone!5 -
Linda – I’m 40 years old and 5’7”
SW: 300 lb
Next GW: 180 lb
3/1: 198.8 lb
3/2: 198.0 lb
3/4: 197.8 lb
3/7: 197.0 lb
3/8: 195.6 lb
3/9: 195.2 lb
3/11: 194.2 lb
**weight updated whenever I lose.
So no new loss over the past 5 days. That’s ok though. I know that I’ve been doing this journey for years. Some weeks you lose 5 lbs unexpectedly. Some weeks you don’t see any loss at all. As long as the overall average is downward and I’m not breaking my food boundaries, all is good.
I plan to hit my Zumba class tonight and get some fun cardio in.
@clarkeje1 I need a windbreaker for when I go walking through the neighborhood.
@RavenStCloud I love Shadow & Bone. Have you read the books too? Routine disruptions always mess me up too.
@AliciaMarie826 Welcome! I have PCOS as well. Hope you can cut your work hours down.
@CupcakeCrusoe I love your crockpot meal. I need to try a sesame chicken in the crockpot. Yay for the spinach and rice instead of all rice! I used to always buy at least one book then see what was left for the other stuff…. But I always loved books so much.
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Good morning accountability peeps
Am aiming to reduce the amount of sweets I been eating the last few days. Even if it stays within calorie goals, I have A1C level I need to reverse6 -
Day 1 for me.
SW: 315
CW: 315
GW:285 by June 1.
By the end of March I am hoping to healthily loose at least 3 lbs. I went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a long time. I want to build a consistent habit of going to the gym everyday and eating healthier. It is my goal to eat under 1700 cals a day. Any encouragement and tips are well accepted thank you all. We can do this!4 -
@KrekolAnjel Congrats on going to the gym yesterday! And for wanting to lose weight in a healthy manner! I listen to podcasts that discuss anti-diet culture mentality/weight loss and it helps when I am tempted to shortcut/deprive my way to weight loss.
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today's victories:
1. Completed 50 min cardio and 20 min strengthening
2. walked apprx 1500 steps during my lunch and soaked in sunshine
3. put back box of donut holes that were on clearance at Safeway at the cash register instead of buying them. I really don't need that sh**
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Good morning everyone!
It's Friday, at last. Tomorrow's weigh in day, I feel like I might not lose anything this week, I've been eating consistently between my deficit calories and my maintenance calories, but that is fine. My average might actually still be lower than it was last week.
I've been getting back into the gym, prioritizing my protein, and I made progress that I could feel on my splits last night. My front leg hit the yoga block I put underneath to monitor my progress, so now time to turn the block to the shortest side to go under, start monitoring that way. So exciting.
Tag party time!
@pamperedlinny overall progress downward = success! I hope zumba last night was fun.
@mling84 I love a good numbers goal not related to weight. And finding alternatives for when you really want a sweet will be so helpful for the future. And I love a sunshiny walk! It's amazing how much difference I can feel in my mood just being out in the sun a little while.
@KrekolAnjel welcome, and congratulations on day 1! Even getting through the first day is a small win, and I hope you can feel that. My best advice for staying under 1700 cal is to log as accurately as you can. Sometimes, you'll be surprised how much you CAN eat for your calories, and as you go along, you'll figure out what works best for you as far as eating what you want and staying under your calorie limit. Also, I would recommend you eat all your calories, as long as you're logging pretty accurately. If I go too low, personally, I tend to binge in the near future afterward.
Have a great Friday, everyone!3 -
Hi everyone! I am starting over for like the fifth time. I get close to my goal weight and then boom I totally sabotage any progress I’ve made and end back at my start weight. Happy to have found a motivating group to keep up with.3
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