What's your latest motivation? Lose by Decemeber!
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8/15: 167.6
8/22: 167.6
8/29: 166.6
9/5: 166.2
9/12: ??
9/19: 167.4
9/26: 168.4
9/30: 171.4
10/1: beginning of no scale for October but took measurements
bust - 41"
waist - 34"
hips - 43"0 -
Monday Weigh In:
8/15: 192
8/22: 191.8
8/29: 193.6
9/5: Unknown - Out Of Town (No Scale)
9/12: 194.4
9/19: 192.6
9/26: 192.8
10/3: 194 (fluctuation as I've been in a deficit)
10/10: 193.6
10/17: 193.2
Based on my weight averages the past couple of weeks, I'm basically maintaining which is definitely better than gaining but I'm more than ready to get this weight off so here's hoping I get my act together and start making that happen! haha0 -
@WifiresGettingFit Maintaining is definitely better than gaining!
I'm going to change my goal to maintain my weight until Christmas
10/18: 140.4 lb0 -
hello everyone i am new here! i just logged in my measurements in the spreadsheet and realized it is for October so hopefully i will start with you guys in November. I want to lose at least 10 lbs by christmas0
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Hi @AnnaChanges. Welcome to the group!0
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@AnnaChanges Welcome! It's never too late to join! We're glad to have you!
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Seeing pictures of myself when I was pregnant last time! first appointment I was 215.. after pregnancy I was 247 YIKES! my ex was fat lazy and depressed sp all we did was eat:( after we broke up before my daugjters first birthday I was 253 and decided I needed to lose weight BAD.. I got top 227 felt great got my cocky attitide back because I felt GREAT.. met my now husband and after 2 1/2 years I went up too 270! ugh! So here I am starting too find that groove and motivation I had before and work it into workING, having a 4 year old and being married.. was much easier when I was single haha.. but we been trying to have a baby since we pretty much started dating because we just knew and NOTHING.. my motivation is pictures I see 5 years ago and wanting this baby soo bad! sorry for yhe long read lol0
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@K3rB3ar89 Those are good motivations! Thank you for sharing and welcome to the group! 0
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@AnnaChanges and @K3rB3ar89 Welcome to the group We're glad to have both of you! Are you two going to join the November challenge? Please don't mind too much if I get the sheet up a little late. Just remember to record your weight somewhere on Nov. 1 to enter in later
@AnnaChanges it's nice to set goals, especially with the holidays coming.
@K3rB3ar89 it's exciting that you and your husband are planning for a baby Pictures are a great way to motivate ourselves back into the swing of things.
(So many happy faces lol)0 -
8/15: 167.6
8/22: 167.6
8/29: 166.6
9/5: 166.2
9/12: ??
9/19: 167.4
9/26: 168.4
9/30: 171.4
10/1: beginning of no scale for October but took measurements
bust - 41"
waist - 34"
hips - 43"
10/31: 171.4
bust - 41.5"
waist - 34"
hips - 43"
So apparently October was a bust (heehee) for me. My weight and measurements all stayed the same except my bust got 0.5" larger (I assume I must have measured in a slightly different location).
On the plus side, I have gotten stronger. I went from struggling to squat the empty bar to that now being my warm-up. I can also see and feel more muscle tone in my arms, and my husband said my butt was firmer.3 -
@puffbrat better the same then gaining, right?
I'll weigh back in for November, but it's not gonna be pretty. Been drinking wine, eating sausage cheese dip, and so much bread. Dont judge
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Monday Weigh In:
8/15: 192
8/22: 191.8
8/29: 193.6
9/5: Unknown - Out Of Town (No Scale)
9/12: 194.4
9/19: 192.6
9/26: 192.8
10/3: 194 (fluctuation as I've been in a deficit)
10/10: 193.6
10/17: 193.2
10/24: 192.2
10/31: 194.4
I've been fluctuating the same 6 ounces the last week and according to my averages, I've maintained the month. My average from last month and this month show that I've gained 2 ounces. It's a fail in that I didn't meet any of my goals but it's a success in that at least I didn't gain either so I'll take it! haha
@puffbrat That's awesome that you're getting and feeling stronger!
@Kirstie155 No judgement - just support! 0 -
@WifiresGettingFit @Kirstie155 I agree, no judgement, just support! Maintaining is better than gaining. Especially since I have slacked on my cardio the last month and been eating more desserts.1
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@WifiresGettingFit @puffbrat But I gained!!!!
Weighed in yesterday at 202
Im so disappointed in myself! Work travel, holiday treats, and not working out have gained me 10 pounds. Its never to late to get back on track, but man I feel like a jack *kitten* starting this thread and then GAINING TEN POUNDS instead of losing!
8/15: 191.8
8/22: 192.0
8/29: 192.0
9/5: ?
9/12: ?
9/19: 192.x
9/26: 193.x
Didnt weigh for a whole month!
11/1: 202
Gahhhh! Getting back to it, and moving in the right direction again.0 -
Thank you ladies for the support and welcome. I hope November will be a good month ! Christmas is coming haha
11/1: 67.6 kg (149 lbs)1 -
@Kirstie155 we all have set backs like that! I've had at least two major ones like that since I started losing weight (and I never recovered from the last one before getting pregnant lol) so don't beat yourself up about it! The key is to get back on track, tighten up your calories tracking and set achievable calorie goals. If the number you've been eating is either too low and making you want to binge, or too high so that you're not losing weight at an appropriate pace, it's time to re-evaluate! And remember you have us and we can help you out Maybe give you insight on what worked or didn't work for us and also help you pick a new goal And maybe looking into your macros would be a good thing too. 1
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@Kirstie155 It happens. The best thing to do is to not beat yourself up over it and make today better than yesterday or this week better than last or this month better than last month. You think you're the only one to gain back weight? You aren't so don't beat yourself up about it. Life can make things more difficult and sometimes things like health/fitness get thrown on the back burner. We are here to support you, encourage you not beat you down because I've been there. Hell, We've all been there. We will instead try to lift you up, to cheer you on regardless because that is what you need and what we are here for. Take action and get yourself back on the path you want to be on. We're here for you!
A quote I came across earlier that really resonated with me and thought I'd share it:
"When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there." Zig Ziglar)0 -
Thanks, friends. You all really are the best. Truly, you guys are the reason I stay on MFP 
I'm still really disappointed in myself (and making bad choices, I'm looking at you cheeseball and crackers at 10pm!)
Todays goal: no sweets. No candy, no cookies.
Tomorrow I am hosting a game night, so there will be junk food and drinks galore! Then Saturday I have a block party to go to, which might be the same but its a chili block party. Im bringing sour cream and corn bread. But there will be lots of desserts too. Welcome fall...the season of comfort food and tight pants!
Trying to get it back in the low 191s, but I'll settle for under 200 and less bloat. I have a 4 day work trip, the game night, the block party, my MIL birthday and thanksgiving all this month. In December we have another game night (and cookie swap?) I go on my vacation, have my anniversary, and for Christmas, I will have guests for a week. The hostess in me must bake! I need to reign this in before I ring in the new year in the 210s!
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@Kirstie155 Just a thought (and you may have tried this already) but perhaps if before each of these events you have a light meal/snack that fills you up it'll help you stay compliant with what you want to achieve? (meaning that you won't eat as much when you're around all the goodies) I know for me I absolutely can not go to the store hungry so I usually try to either go when I'm not hungry (usually in the morning) or after I've had a decent snack/meal so I'm not grabbing at everything and this also seems to work if I go to my parents or aunts where the goodies are in abundance. If I don't go prepared (read: full), I tend to eat and eat and eat just because it's there and/or I let myself get too hungry.0
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Kayla, thanks that is a great idea. I can always eat, but maybe if I drink a full glass of water with a snack beforehand, I wont be so tempted to just snack and snack and snack!
I ignore hunger cues (eat so much Im not hungry at my next meal) and just eat anyway.
Today I only had a handful of grapes for breakfast with some coffee, and was truly hungry at lunch today (all logged-YAY!) I had a low calorie soup that was 240cals for the whole can, very filling when paired with liverwurst on toast. Might have to start doing more of the soups, seems like an easy and affordable meal solution. Has anyone tried any of those Dole chopped salad kits? I've been doing these for lunch, but the one I got is bacon and blue with yogurt dressing, which I don't really like. I eat the whole thing, which is a large salad, but with little protein (just little bacon bits) and its 450 calories for the whole thing. Ive tried other flavors too, but this is the only one with any meat in it. They're about $3 on sale. Soup is cheaper, less calories and more filling, I think! And it's a good time of year for soup.
I also swapped my macros around and upped my carbs because honestly, Im not doing low carb successfully right now, and those red numbers and MFP warnings don't help me mentally stay on track. I really want to be under goal today 0 -
@Kirstie155 You're welcome! I've also done the eating just to eat even if I'm not hungry and I always regret it. The past couple days I've been telling myself no and sticking to it (yay!) so perhaps I'm making some progress in that area. It's too soon to tell though. haha
I find soup to be filling as well. I haven't tried the salad kits before (and I actually don't think I've seen them before) but I'm not really a huge salad eater so it's possible I missed them but anyway I would definitely have to have more protein. Maybe you could do your own chicken breast or another meat source to add into it? You'll get the protein and bulk it up a bit. That's probably what I would do with it since I find protein more satiating. It is a good time of year for soups but it's always nice to have options!
I've tried changing my macros as well several times and I always end up going back to how MFP had it from the get go. I don't mind seeing protein and fat in the red but I absolutely hate when carbs are in the red. haha I tend to do better when protein and fat are higher so I try to up them but it seems like once I change it, it doesn't work out the way I want and so I just leave it alone. I just use the ones MFP gave me as minimums. It's my compromise to myself. haha
You absolutely can be under goal today. Believe it and achieve it! you've got this!! 0 -
@Kirstie155 It's a set back but you will get back on track! It doesn't show nearly as much in my log on here because we record on Mondays, but I had gotten down to 164.2lbs during my regular Friday weigh-ins and then I gained about 8lbs in just over a month. I know how you feel and how disheartening it is, especially with Fall and holidays here. We just have to keep working at it.
I haven't tried those Dole salads but was eating salads at lunch for several months that were inspired by a store salad pack. I did spinach, dried cherries, nuts, and goat cheese (or ricotta or parmesan) with 1 tablespoon salad dressing. Other times I did spinach, shredded carrot, shredded zucchini, nuts, and goat cheese with salad dressing. Both of these came out to fewer than 350 calories. I bought a plastic salad container at Target that made it really easy to put everything together and take to work.0 -
@Kirstie155 Soup is a magical lunch in that regard! I have a good recipe for a lentil soup if you're interested in making your own. In terms of the bagged salad, I love them but don't think eating a whole bag would make me feel very good lol. I really love their Southwest one. I agree with @WifiresGettingFit about adding food to it. I often add chicken to the Dole Caesar salad.
In terms of macros, I've definitely changed mine over time. If I'm trying to lose 1 lb a week, I have higher protein and fat and lower carbs. But now that I'm at maintenance, carbs are back up and protein and fat are down. It maintained at least the same number of grams as I had when at a deficit. But... I actually rarely look at those numbers unless it's to find out why I'm feeling so hungry. And it usually when the previous day was low in protein or fibre. Seems my fat is rarely too low lol. And yes, I used to be just 2 lbs above my goal you know. And earlier in our spreadsheets I was ten pounds lighter than now (keeping in mind I haven't gained since getting pregnant yet.. that might be a scale issue though). And at two distinct points I was all the way back up to just 10 lbs less than I started at years ago... I kept just going up and up... got back and was like.. "Crap this is basically where I started in 2012". 4 years wasted
And I would just like to point out that different macros work for different people. I need lots of protein. But I have a friend who eats super high fibre (and probably moderate fat since I see her eat a lot of beans and lentils) and meat just once a day and she feels so much better on a diet like that.
@puffbrat your salads sound really yummy. I miss goat cheese! More than any of the foods I can't eat when pregnant goat cheese makes me sad. Need to find some pasteurized version somewhere...0 -
@VeryKatie id love the recipe! Puffbrat, your salad does sound good. I love goat cheese and cranberries, candied pecans. Yum!
I was absentmindedly picking up a cookie, took a bite....then remembered my Jo sweets today promise to myself. Then the amazing happened.... I. Spit. It. Out! No sweets today, success!2 -
@Kirstie155 that's what I call keeping a promise to yourself!
Here's the recipe. It usually runs about 300-400 calories per serving depending if you split it into 3 or 4 servings. LOTS of fibre. I usually put in extra carrot and a large pepper. Sometimes the whole onion too lol.
Carrot Lentil Soup:
1 1/2 cups dry red lentils
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
3 medium carrots, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
1-2 tbsp lemon juice (I like a lot more hahah)
Black pepper to taste
Bring lentils and broth to a boil. Add onion, spices, carrots, and pepper. Reduce to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and pepper.1 -
8/15: 191.8
8/22: 192.0
8/29: 192.0
9/5: ?
9/12: ?
9/19: 192.x
9/26: 193.x
Didnt weigh for a whole month!
11/1: 202
11/14: 200.4
Was sick all last week and ate tons of popsicles and grilled cheese sandwiches. I wish I was someone who could just drink tea and broth for a week and lose 10 pounds when Im sick, but at least I didnt gain. 3 Weeks til my vacation, so Im going back to low carb and low calorie to jump start my weight loss again and slim my grilled cheese bloat.0 -
Monday Weigh In:
8/15: 192
8/22: 191.8
8/29: 193.6
9/5: Unknown - Out Of Town (No Scale)
9/12: 194.4
9/19: 192.6
9/26: 192.8
10/3: 194 (fluctuation as I've been in a deficit)
10/10: 193.6
10/17: 193.2
10/24: 192.2
10/31: 194.4
11/07: 194.6
11/14: 197.6
Since the 7th, I've been "gaining" a pound on the scale just about every other day. A couple things are at play here. My period is due this week, high sodium intake, not weighing at the same time and finally I do think some of my overeating has caught up with me.
I've been trying different things this month (Last Wednesday it was setting myself up as lightly active and with the exception of yesterday logging exercise with a calorie burn of 1) so I'm hoping come December I'll have a plan of action I can stick with that makes me love the process again or at the very least be sustainable in the long term. (I'm not sure I'm ever going to love being in a deficit but that is even more reason to get the weight off so I can maintain instead. haha)0 -
8/15: 167.6
8/22: 167.6
8/29: 166.6
9/5: 166.2
9/12: ??
9/19: 167.4
9/26: 168.4
9/30: 171.4
10/1: beginning of no scale for October but took measurements
bust - 41"
waist - 34"
hips - 43"
10/31: 171.4
bust - 41.5"
waist - 34"
hips - 43"
11/14: 172.4
@Kirstie155 It looks like you are starting to take that weight back off. You're so close to getting back below 200. I know you can do it!
@WifiresGettingFit It sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what is going on. Hopefully most of that recent gain will come off when you period starts.0 -
@Kirstie155 I missed your posted earlier! I'm glad you're feeling better and like @puffbrat said you can do this!
@puffbrat I'm hoping so too.0 -
Monday Weigh In:
8/15: 192
8/22: 191.8
8/29: 193.6
9/5: Unknown - Out Of Town (No Scale)
9/12: 194.4
9/19: 192.6
9/26: 192.8
10/3: 194 (fluctuation as I've been in a deficit)
10/10: 193.6
10/17: 193.2
10/24: 192.2
10/31: 194.4
11/07: 194.6
11/14: 197.6
11/21: Unknown - Taking a break from the scale
11/28: Unknown - Taking a break from the scale
I forgot to post yesterday but along with taking a scale break I'm also taking a diet (also known as a trying to be in a deficit but not succeeding) break starting tomorrow.
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