Women 200lb+, Let's Stay Strong This September!!!

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  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 277 Member
    Jennifer - 53 years
    Re-started 4/24/24 - 236.2
    CW: 205.8
    GW: 165 (may adjust when I get there)
    Loss since 4/24/24 - 29 Pounds
    5'3" Tall


    Monday weigh in:
    9/2 - 207.8
    9/9 - 205.8
    9/16 - 207.2
    9/23 -
    9/30 -
    September loss - 0.6

    The scale was not my friend this morning, but I know I did not eat poorly, and I know I put in the work at the gym. So, this should correct itself by next weigh in. My trainer told me that I am her first client that she has given at home work outs to that has been accountable. She would like to use me as her test subject to develop a series of at home work outs. She thinks that she will branch out into online coaching in the future and is trying to lay the groundwork. I am excited about being a part of this. I worked out 6 times this past week - 3 were strength training and 3 treadmill. Yesterday was a rest day. I prepped my lunches for the week as well.

    Hope you all are doing fantastic!

  • GardenQueen30
    GardenQueen30 Posts: 19 Member
    @jenbroussard71 I am so impressed that you have been able to keep up with at-home workouts! I have never been able to do that, but it’s such an asset to have that discipline, and I so admire people who make the time and space in their homes to work out. That’s the kind of thing that will keep you active long-term. Bravo!
  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 531 Member
    Dropped a little weight. I'm down to 182.5 now (from a high of 200). The struggle is real. There is so much candy at work and sometimes, when I'm frustrated, I feel like digging in. But I've been holding fast lately, after about two months' worth of intermittent overeating. I believe I will get down to 180 in time for Palm Springs, and I'm determined to reach 170 by New Year's Day. Non-scale victories? I lost an inch off my bust, an inch off my stomach, and a half inch off my hips. I see it more in my face, though. No clothing size changes yet. Getting out of plus sizes will be a big WIN for me.

    Patience is so difficult. I got down to 175 last year, and if I can move past that I'd be ecstatic. I only weigh myself once a week, but I can't help fixating on the numbers.

    I'm so thankful for these 200lb plus Ladies threads, especially since the newsfeed is gone. But hey, we got a club here going, which is great.
  • SirOnionKnight
    SirOnionKnight Posts: 83 Member
    Hey guys, bit of a rough week I guess, had to catch up a lot with work, lots of deadlines and stuff, so I haven't been exercising as much as I'd like.
    This week the scale has gone back up, and, objectively I know it's not really "ah yes, you gained all this in 5 days". Water retention is a bit bad atm and other lil bits, but I can't help feeling like a failure and being tempted to just reduce drastically eating all together.
    It's a bad habit of mine and I need to try ignore the little voice in my head insulting me right now.
    Hopefully, next week will be better

    September:
    - 95.8kg (211lbs)
    - 99.1kg (218lbs)
  • kristinwoods919
    kristinwoods919 Posts: 74 Member
    I have been missing for a couple months. I decided I need to be focused again. I started 2 weeks ago, had struggled a little last week. So I didnt weigh in last week.

    Sept 9 -232.2
    sept 13 -226.8
  • GardenQueen30
    GardenQueen30 Posts: 19 Member
    Hi everyone, my weight has gone up and down all week, but I haven’t gone backwards. What is hard is just the fatigue of dieting! It’s real. We’re about to go on vacation too, and I’m honestly not at all worried about straying from my diet per se (we’re visiting and staying with people who have healthy diets), but it will just be much harder to measure all my food and reach my macro goals. I am committing to working out on my vacation as much as I do at home. But otherwise, work on my kitchen is moving along and it’s usable now, so I’m looking forward to trying some new recipes I’ve saved on my Pinterest. I also feel thankful I was able to learn to can last night and preserving some tomatoes from my garden. One thing I really need to work on this week is stretching and rolling out my muscles and also doing my physical therapy exercises to strengthen my butt and lower abdominals. I have some pains and strains from high-intensity intervals and powerlifting (and an unusual amount of those kinds of activities this last week) that is making me feel weak and a little broken. I’m looking forward to working out on my own and doing what I want to do that makes me feel strong.

    Have a great week everyone! Thanks so much for this accountability.
  • quolwy
    quolwy Posts: 81 Member
    Starting weight: 219 lbs (6/10/24)
    Ending weight: 207.2 lbs (8/31/24)
    Total loss: -11.8lbs
    Goal weight: 150-165lbs
    Goal Body Fat: 20-25%

    Goals for September: ✔
    - Work 4 days/week ✔
    - Walk 6k+ steps average/week ✔
    - Log meals daily and accurately ✔
    - Gym 3x/week ✔
    - Drink more water and less sugar ✔
    - Treat myself once/week with a self date ✔
    - Weigh in at 202lbs at the end of the month (-5.2lbs)
    - END OF YEAR GOAL: 190 lbs 😍

    SEPTEMBER:
    1st: 206.6 lbs
    2nd: 207 lbs
    3nd: 205 lbs
    4th: 205.6 lbs
    5th: 206.6 lbs
    6th: 207.2 lbs
    7th: 208.4 lbs
    8th: 207.8 lbs
    9th: 206.4 lbs
    10th: 206.4 lbs
    11th: 203.4 lbs (New low!)
    12th: 203.8 lbs
    13th: 206 lbs
    14th: 204.4 lbs
    15th: 206 lbs
    16th: 206.6 lbs (Just goes to show you that weight fluctuates 😂)
    17th: dnw
    18th: 204.2 lbs (getting back on track)
    19th: 203.6 lbs
    20th: 204.2 lbs
    21st: 205 lbs
    22nd: 204.6 lbs
    23rd: 204.5 lbs
    24th: 204 lbs

    Non weight Successes:
    - Didn't let a 2 day setback "ruin" my progress, because this isn't all or nothing it's just better than yesterday!
    - Got 10k steps 4x this week!
    - PASSED MY EXAM! So I can move forward with a billion paperwork and fees and be licensed in my profession and made double what I do now!
    - Filled out and turned in a bunch of paperwork in just 1 day, that normally would take me weeks to get sorted.
    - Bought myself a new couch! My current one was secondhand, and I've had it for 5 years and it's slowly been falling apart so I really need a new one.
    - Got a drastically different haircut and it looks SO CUTE, so now I'm feeling really confident and happy 😊

    I've just been in another plateau pocket for a few weeks now, but I honestly don't mind. I'm still improving at the gym, lifting heavier and doing better each time so I know there are still changes going on whether or not it shows on the scale. I've also experienced enough whooshes now, I'm confident I'm in for another one shortly as long as I stay on track most days! :)

    It's been a really fun time going on this journey together, and even if I don't comment on other people's journeys I DO look forward to reading everyone's updates each day. Good luck with the rest of the week!
  • AG_Lake
    AG_Lake Posts: 60 Member
    Hey everyone!
    Just a friendly random check-today . I’m still in this group. I’ve been yo-yo-ing up and down for a long long time. Today I’m at 209.5 , up 0.1 from a few days ago , probably because I was housebound yesterday and I ate a few carbs crispbread-wise . All of a sudden , psychological stress can keep me from going outside . Another thing happened a few weeks ago and I couldn’t go out for 2 days.
    My last check-in was in last month’s thread , sorry about that .
    I have at least 61.5 lbs left to lose - that’s God’s Will for me . Hey, I’ve a new understanding of the ins and outs and miraculous details of the human body as made by my Higher Power.
    I now have to lose 1.6 for my next little milestone goal for end of September and u know what ? I’m struggling to do it !!
    Apparently there are 99 days to 2025 as of today and I have a little milestone goal to lose 20 by then.
    Thnx for reading this.
    Have a lovely sunny day ! ☀️
  • kiteflyer105
    kiteflyer105 Posts: 165 Member
    Hi all, I am enjoying reading everyone's comments.

    tahitig-Thank you for the sweet compliment. I really appreciate it.

    I've been refocusing to get my blood sugar levels 100-110 for most meals. I need to get my A1C in the 6's. It is much harder than I thought.

    I gave away my box of Little Debbie cakes and my box of portioned cookies. Then, I've been really been cutting carbs. Apparently too many, it set me up a sugar binge. Errrrg! What is frustrating is I'll do great for a set period of time, and my body is like..."I've had enough of this!" I am embarrassed, yet this is the truth. I refuse to beat myself up about it. I have to focus on getting the next meal right. It usually takes 2 days to see the results on the scale.

    I have my relapse prevention therapist appointment tomorrow; it will be discussed. I know the sugar is damaging my kidneys. Sometimes the intellect goes out the window with a lack of sleep. I've been more stressed lately to produce real results. Truth, I want to go back to something more restrictive, yet I don't, so I won't binge. I see my PCP next month and would like to lose another 10 lbs.

    I am going to physical therapy recently for my bilateral hip bursitis and left osteoarthritis in my left hip. Rebuilding my Gluteus Medius is not fun. The fatigue afterwards is dreadful. I sleep 3-4 hours afterwards! Sure, I try my hardest to improve. This is new development, and I have never done that before. SMH. I'm not sure if that is from the long-term Covid or the Heart Failure.

    On a good note, I saw my cardiologist Nurse Practitioner at 8 am this morning. I woke up at 4 am, because I was afraid I would sleep in. I was there on time, despite the pouring rain.

    I ate a rare red pepper egg bites and ordered my favorite Venti Dragon Mangofruit drink with water. It was a treat and tasted divine. For fat, I had 12 almonds. My lack of sleep made me crave more sugar. I faltered today. Not getting enough sleep is not an excuse. I do have not great days sometimes too.

    My PCP tried to get me on Monjaro, yet my insurance carrier won't cover it. So he is applying for Ozempic. Honestly, I am on the fence about it. I am probably the only person in America that does not really want to take it. I don't want to have my Binge Eating Disorder really come back after I go off of it. I don't like the thoughts of relying on the pill to do the work for me. At the same time, I want to get down to 6 A1C as soon as possible. I'm not sure if it will be a trigger or not. This is a concern for my ED therapist too. I worry about all the unpleasant side effects. Every body reacts differently to it.

    I've heard it stops the food noise in your head,,,you are not hungry. That is what I want it most for...I decided to pursue it--I am scared though. I will keep you posted.

    I sincerely want to recover. Some days are easy and others I have to fight tooth and nail. I have 4 therapists, and will be getting rid of my primary one. My ED therapist, Relapse Prevention Therapist, and Family Therapist. I have to get to the root of my trauma. I will be relieved when this is all over. It is way more detailed than I ever thought. I have 2 support groups and will have an ED mentor for 6 months. Sometimes this is too much, but I know myself too well. I think this set-up will give me the greatest chance of success. My ED voice usually pounces on me when I am feeling vulnerable. It is a slick, destructive voice than guides me down the wrong path. Over time is has definitely gotten weaker. It quietly waits for me to get tired.

    Overall, I am pleased with my results this month. I made an emergency binge box. I have my coping skills in it. I need to pick one coping skill and take only 1 portioned size bag of trail mix and chocolate covered pretzels. I calculated the calories, I have Powerade zero for when I want to drink pop. For now, this is what works. I don't think sugar is the villain. I just know I can't handle much of it.

    My nutritionist suggested putting cinnamon over thin apple slices. This was delicious.

    Keep on keeping on everyone.

  • AG_Lake
    AG_Lake Posts: 60 Member
    Hey everyone!
    Thanks to group admin and all participants for this very necessary challenge.
    It’s Sept. 27 and I may have lost the final bit for September. down -0.6 , so checking in at 208.8 .
    Since I’m still in 200’s will continue on in this group until I am decently out of the 200’s.
    Have a lovely sunny weekend, all ! ☀️
  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,415 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    I realize I'm at the very end of this month, haha, but I wanted to check in to set intentions for next month.

    First, the deets:
    Saturday weigh in days
    Christina
    35 years old
    5'4"

    SW: 220ish
    Re-SW (Feb 2022): 200.4
    UGW: 150
    2024 goal weight: 165
    SW 2024: 182.7

    September SW 9/1: 183.9 (average)
    9/28: 183.5 (average)

    This doesn't look spectacular, but it was a struggle. The bright purple is the average weight, the less bright ones are the actual weights. :lol:

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    I've been tracking weight/calories/sleep/steps in my planner for the last few months, and I've got the goods, here they are:

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    July makes me sad with those blanks, so doing this has helped me to be more completionist with all of my data, which has helped with my destructive tendency not to log extra bad days.

    October is ready, and so am I!
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    See y'all bright and early next month!


  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 277 Member
    Jennifer - 53 years
    Re-started 4/24/24 - 236.2
    CW: 207.2
    GW: 165 (may adjust when I get there)
    Loss since 4/24/24 - 29 Pounds
    5'3" Tall


    Monday weigh in:
    9/2 - 207.8
    9/9 - 205.8
    9/16 - 207.2
    9/23 - 207.8
    9/30 -207.2
    September loss - 0.6

    Body re-composition is tough mentally. I KNOW that I am building muscle because of my progress in the gym. Working this hard both with my food and in the gym and only losing 0.6 in four weeks is hard mentally. I am trying to trust the process. My next scan at the gym should be in the next 10 days. I hope that I see numbers that prove my work. I am not sure why it is so important for me to see results on paper? Maybe it's because I don't see it in the mirror? I wish I could be one of those people who relies on how they feel. Because there are days when I feel strong and unstoppable. I guess today is just not one of those days...

    One of my goals was to be in Onederland before my 11th anniversary and Disney vacation in November. Losing 7.2 pounds in 5 weeks seems impossible based on the numbers I've been showing. But I will continue to work out and eat right knowing that one day I will see results.

    Looking forward to October's thread. Have a great day and happy end of month!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,333 Member
    Keri
    71 years old

    Challenge Starting Weight: 260, Pre-retirement weight 262
    Challenge September starting weight: 254.1
    UGW: 167 (healthy weight for a senior woman my height)
    5'6" Tall

    I do check-ins when I lose:
    8/1: 254.8
    8/28: 252.2 I met my August goal to be in the low 250s
    9/3: 254 I am just doing my usual weight variation.
    9/5: 253.2
    9/6: 252.2 back down to my low and ready to go for my goal.
    9/12: 251.8
    9/13: 250.8
    9/30: 249.6 finally I just met my goal of getting into the 240s
    Weight loss since retiring almost 13 lbs.
    September Goals:
    • September GW: Get into the 240s – just barely did it and barely on time but I did it!
    • Keep my water intake up – doing pretty well
    • Keep getting 7+ hours of sleep – doing this and am trying to get 8 hours when I can
    • Meal plan and cook 3+ dinners (my husband and youngest will cook some dinners too)- We are doing okay with this. I find I often don’t have to make that many dinners with leftovers and help from my youngest and husband. Not going out or taking out too much.
    • Eat healthy breakfasts (only 1 day a week at a café with Latte etc.)Yes.
    • 30 minutes of exercise 5-6 days a week plus1 day of aquafit (50-55 minutes), I have been doing this.
    • Up NEAT (non exercise activity) daily such as cooking and cleaning etc. – Not doing as well with this after we had a series of parties I have done less cleaning..
    • Finish reading Outlive Yes. This is a great book because he has researched the science related to health and diseases and links metabolic dysfunction. Basically the best thing for our health is exercise. Sleep and nutrition are on the list. I want to know more about specific nutrients needed but he shows the science behind some of the good and bad information out there.

    I am settling down to 1 day of Aquafit, walks on other days with one rest day. I have started to do Classical Stretch (Eccentrics) which is an exercise program where you flow into each movement somewhat like Tai Chi. It is stretching, body weight training and cardio all together. I plan to do this 1-2 times a week. It is hard for me now to get through a whole session but that means I hit my V02 max which is what is one of the exercise recommendations in Outlive to do some cardio at this level at least one time a week. Along with other recommendations.


  • quolwy
    quolwy Posts: 81 Member
    Starting weight: 219 lbs (6/10/24)
    Ending weight: 202.8 lbs (9/30/24)
    Total loss: -16.2lbs
    Goal weight: 150-165lbs
    Goal Body Fat: 20-25%

    Goals for September: ✔
    - Work 4 days/week ✔
    - Walk 6k+ steps average/week ✔
    - Log meals daily and accurately ✔
    - Gym 2-3x/week ✔
    - Drink more water and less sugar ✔
    - Treat myself once/week with a self date ✔
    - Weigh in at 202lbs at the end of the month (Not quite, but almost!)
    - END OF YEAR GOAL: 190 lbs 😍

    SEPTEMBER:
    1st: 206.6 lbs
    2nd: 207 lbs
    3nd: 205 lbs
    4th: 205.6 lbs
    5th: 206.6 lbs
    6th: 207.2 lbs
    7th: 208.4 lbs
    8th: 207.8 lbs
    9th: 206.4 lbs
    10th: 206.4 lbs
    11th: 203.4 lbs
    12th: 203.8 lbs
    13th: 206 lbs
    14th: 204.4 lbs
    15th: 206 lbs
    16th: 206.6 lbs
    17th: dnw
    18th: 204.2 lbs
    19th: 203.6 lbs
    20th: 204.2 lbs
    21st: 205 lbs
    22nd: 204.6 lbs
    23rd: 204.5 lbs
    24th: 204 lbs
    25th: 203 lbs
    26th: 203.4 lbs
    27th: 203.8 lbs
    28th: 203.8 lbs
    29th: dnw
    30th: 202.8 lbs (New low!)

    Non weight Successes:
    - Established a shared housework schedule to take some stress off of myself, and my boyfriend has been very receptive. Now our apartment the last few days has been tidier than ever without me having to give up all my free time to make it so, which has eased my anxiety

    I know this may seem contrary, but I absolutely love not making my weigh-in goals each month. I have them at an ambitious loss in order to keep me motivated and on track, and while I don't think I've achieved it ever so far, it's another reminder for me that even if this journey isn't going "as planned" I am still finding success throughout. It's a reminder than numbers on the scale aren't everything. It's a reminder than even if your final weigh-in that month isn't your goal, it's still closer to the goal than last month. The daily weigh-ins are a reminder to me to not sweat the small stuff. The fluctuations are a reminder that indulgent days don't erase my hard work, and that my "perfect" days aren't magically the answer, and that the balance between the two are enough to keep me going.

    I'm just feeling really optimistic and grateful. I truly feel like I've cracked the code for long term, sustainable changes in my lifestyle, that are (at the moment) helping me lose weight.

    I started to daydream about where I'll be in the spring, in terms of body composition, and what kind of goals I might have in the gym. If I'm able to keep things up and go to the gym 2-3x/week consistently, I can only imagine how strong I'll be. I started going in June and the things I'm able to do now are already leagues beyond where I started.

    Anyways, I'm just in a sappy reflective mood. I'm so thankful for this group, and being able to check in on so many heart-working peoples journeys. And while I think I'm on track to TECHNICALLY be out of the 200's by the end of October, I think I'd like to continue posting in this group's threads indefinitely since I truly do contribute this community with a lot of my accountability and success.
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,333 Member
    After I did my check in I got caught up on your posts.
    @GardenQueen congrats on crossing the 10 lbs lost threshold since early July! I am working on 15 lbs loss too. Wow I am impressed in all you are doing. I want to be able to have a vegetable garden now that I am retired. Have you looked into the health benefit of V02Max level cardio? It is 1 notch down from HIIT. The book I finished (Outlive) goes into the science behind it and HIIT cardio and their relationship to health and longevity. It is an intensity level that you can sustain for a few minutes (4). I am so out of shape it doesn’t take me much to get to that level.
    @lisakatz2 thanks for the link to the crustless pumpkin pie recipe. I love pumpkin pie too. Nice job losing inches. I finally updated my measurements that were on here from before so I can track this.
    @mmatcha_latte Yay for NSVs
    @myrabrand1 When my son graduated from law school with a job lined up he asked me what was something I always wanted to do and I said go on a cruise. A few years later he did send me on a cruise. I loved it. Glad you had a good summer. I hope you have a wonderful fall. Sleep is so important.
    @jenbroussard71 Great dedication.
    @tahitig Nice progress.
    @quolwy I fluctuated all month but kept losing the same pounds until I finally lost that final pound today that meant I met my monthly goal. I really have lost more than 1 pound this month but I also gained pounds too. Some pounds are easier to lose than others. I am not always able to do better than yesterday but I am able to make progress over time especially if I take into consideration all the self care not just losing pounds. Congratulations on passing your exam and getting the paper work turned in! I need a new couch too. I love ours but we have had it for decades and it is hard to get out of.
    @SirOnionKnight I really identify with having a hard time getting exercise when you are busy at work. That was me before I retired. I fluctuate a lot and have learned to know it will come back down if you just have determination. I have an excel sheet where I track more than just my lbs lost. Steps, TDEE, BMR, calories, minutes of exercise etc. I am focusing on health and losing weight for me is a big factor but exercise is really important too. Before I retired I had a really hard time exercising and planning meals. These are actually my focus now but that is because when I focus on that I lose weight. I always struggled when working full time.
    @kristinwoods919 I had more than 1 bad week. But you have kept it up and made great progress.
    @AG_Lake Nice to see you check in.
  • kiteflyer105
    kiteflyer105 Posts: 165 Member
    edited September 30
    CupcakeCrusoe-Your charting is inspiring! I am super impressed! I loved your pics!


    quolwy-Great job! Proud of you.

    If I did not mention everyone, I am impressed with everyone's dedication.

    Where is the link for October?

    1) Binge eating the least amount possible
    2) Loose some weight before my PCP appointment.
    3) Focus on self-care and recovery to be a iron clad plan that I practice daily.
    4) Go back to eating 3 meals a day with no snacks to save some extra calories.
    5) No pop. Drink seltzer water instead.
    6) Practice self-compassion for imperfection.

    I can't believe we are almost in the 4th quarter. Yikes! 92 days until the end of the year.
    Good luck everyone. Nothing is more important then your health.
  • RavenStCloud
    RavenStCloud Posts: 366 Member
    💜💜💜Hello, ladies!!!💜💜💜

    Next month's group has been posted in the Motivation and Support forum:

    🎃Women 200lb+, Let's Be Hallo-Queens This October!!!🎃

    See you there!

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10924742/women-200lb-lets-be-hallo-queens-this-october#latest

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