Nearly 4 months in...
Piqueaboo
Posts: 1,193 Member
[Photo 1: October 2016 | Photo 2: this morning after working out]
So I've been logging for 114 days now and am down nearly 42lbs. I'm nearly halfway to where I would like to get to, and being on this board every day for motivation I thought I could perhaps do the same for others. I myself don't really see a difference, but I have people telling me quite frequently now that I've lost a lot of weight, so I know it's working!
What am I doing? I'm trying to stick to 1200 cals a day (occasionally I go over, like Sunday I really wanted pizza and beer so I had pizza and beer), and some form of training. I don't want to pay for a gym so I started C25K in November (it took me until 2 weeks ago to finish it) and just started the Kayla Itsines Sweat program for the next 12 weeks while I am attempting C210K. Running is great now, but I have no muscle so I'm hoping the Sweat program will help with that (the main feedback I found online is that it made people stronger).
I am aiming for a total loss of 106lbs because that would push me into the middle of the ideal BMI for my height, but if I feel comfortable before I'll stay there.
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Wow you have done so well! Really inspiring ! I need to lose 30lbs asap! Did you watch for saturated fats or low sugar foods or did you just watch the calories to help you lose the weight? MFP has given me 1260cals a day . I need some motivation! I can be really motivated 3 weeks then I get my monthlys and I undo all the hard work! I love chocolate since being pregnant and I've not lost that urge! Help!1
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You look amazing girl!3
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Wow you have done so well! Really inspiring ! I need to lose 30lbs asap! Did you watch for saturated fats or low sugar foods or did you just watch the calories to help you lose the weight? MFP has given me 1260cals a day . I need some motivation! I can be really motivated 3 weeks then I get my monthlys and I undo all the hard work! I love chocolate since being pregnant and I've not lost that urge! Help!
I only counted calories and tried to stay in my macros. I noticed quite early that I'd rather "splurge" on fats and protein, so dialled those up and the carbs down. My favourite foods (currently) are spinach, feta cheese, spaghetti bolognese and chicken, so a lot of my meals are built around that. One piece of advice is not to cut anything out - I've done that in the past and the craving comes back with a vengeance, so if you like chocolate, keep on eating it, just make sure it fits into your calorie allowance. So it really is as simple as stay in your calories and move a few times a week, but I understand that motivation is difficult - I use Instagram for motivation and the boards here, they are fantastic!!
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Good advice as thank you replying ! Thank you. When I work out I don't have dinner because I do HIIT and makes me feel sick if I eat before. By time I get home it's too late. Not sure if that's detrimental to my weight loss journey or not ?0
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Good advice as thank you replying ! Thank you. When I work out I don't have dinner because I do HIIT and makes me feel sick if I eat before. By time I get home it's too late. Not sure if that's detrimental to my weight loss journey or not ?
It took me a while to find the "perfect" workout for me. Why? I'm super lazy and I don't want to work out. That's why C25K was ideal for me, it's only 3 times a week, for an average of 30 minutes. If I step out the door at 20:00 I know I'll be back home at 20:30 and can do whatever I want. When I realized I need to build strength I groaned -I don't want to pay for a gym membership or buy weights I'll use at home once, and then never look at again. Then I found the Sweat program, 3x a week for less than 30 minutes each time. Perfect!
What I'm trying to say is that if you do HIIT and it's not working for you because you're not doing it, it's not the right program for you. Find something that you can do, want to do, and is sustainable. There is a TON of stuff out there, even little changes you can implement - I for example cycle to work instead of taking the bus. I hear the 30 Day Shred did wonders for others. Or check YouTube - there must be years of material available.7 -
Bravo!!! Wishing you well as you continue your journey...1
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Fantastic accomplishment! I love how you listen to your body and find what works best for you! I think it is the most successful approach for a sustainable lifestyle and self-improvement. Keep up the great work!2
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Great job!2
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Update:
It's been 174 days... So 60 days later, or 2 months. I'm currently down nearly 63lbs and not going as strong as I have before. Don't get me wrong, I'm still losing weight (last month even faster than I wanted, so I gained some back to slow it down), but I stopped nearly entirely working out. I can't find the motivation at the moment. Does this happen to you, too?
The exciting thing is that I've passed my halfway mark and can see light at the end of the tunnel. I still have a significant amount to lose, but I'm confident that I can do it. I'm "overweight" and no longer obese II, I don't have issues walking or running anymore, I can climb 5 flights of stairs without dying - amazing! I also get to wear the clothes I want to and don't hate myself in photos. I don't have a comparison picture for you this time, I don't really see the weightloss myself, but I've been measuring and there's a bit coming off every 4 weeks or so, so I know I'm making progress.
The working out is annoying me - I know the hardest part is to get out the door, but I've not been managing that lately. I'm on holiday as of tomorrow and I'm taking my running gear - I'm planning to go running a couple of times, plus the walking I'll be doing while visiting museums - I think my steps will be up there, but the key is that once I'm back I pull my finger out and get back to the program I had when I wrote the first post - it was so good and I consistently pulled it off for months.
tl;dr: I'm still going strong but sometimes it's hard.
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Update:
It's been 242 days and I'm still logging every day. I'm currently 14kg (31lbs) away from my goal weight and I'm both excited and terrified because this is normally when you slow down, right? I don't want to, I just want to reach my goal and be done with it, but I know that's not how things work.
I've slacked off working out for a while, but now steadily back on my program - I restarted and am "back" in week 5. I feel that working out is so much more enjoyable now, even though it's not my favourite thing in the world to do.
I'm still not in the "healthy" BMI range, but it's not far. As I've created loads of mini-goals along the way, motivation hasn't really been a problem, as I hit a mini-goal every few weeks which is very rewarding. Anyway, here's a progress pic!
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What a difference. Thanks for being honest about your struggles. Lovely to see your progress and strength. You will get there!1
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Thanks for sharing your journey. You are so close to that goal. Hope you can enjoy the new life you are giving yourself!0
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you're doing great! Let go of fear, it's the mind-killer
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I had my son in December, and let me tell you, after 9 years of not being pregnant, this was a doozy. I'm also in my 30s, so the pregnancy took a toll on my body. After I came back from maternity leave, I weighed the heaviest I had ever weighed in my life... 222lbs. I was determined to get the weight off, since it only gets more difficult as you get older. The first month was great, as I lost the most weight and then gradually started losing less, but I average about 10lbs a month.
At the beginning I had 72 pounds to lose and I'm currently at 56 pounds gone. I'm sitting at 166lbs as of this morning. I can do the Manitou Springs Incline in 45 minutes flat (google it... it's a BEAST.) I can run around with my 8 year old and help her with her soccer, since she just made the competitive travelling team. (I played soccer at the college level.) I have more energy to keep up with my 6 month old son and I'm enjoying my life so much more now.
I'm confident, I'm stronger and as a result (in my opinion,) I've been promoted and my career is in full swing. This app and the community in it, has been a crucial part of my success. I look forward to updating again, when I've reached my goal weight (just 16 more pounds to go!!!)
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I've been logging for 316 days and it's become really difficult now. It's not the food choices, or the logging, it's the fact that it now takes a very long time to lose kg/lbs compared to when I was a lot heavier. You know this'll happen, but when it does, it is incredibly demotivating (to me at least). I also think I've been on a plateau, so that isn't helping either.
I got injured shortly after my last post and couldn't work out for 6 weeks, and then life happened and I was stalled once more. I have workouts planned for each day this week, so I am hoping to get "back on track". I have only 12kg (26lbs) to go now - it's so close, and I think I can do it by the end of this year. I need to constantly remind myself that I have lost 80lbs since last November, because lately I look into the mirror and see my old self.
My BIG goal for this month is to enter the normal weight range. I'm so close. But it's challenging. Mentally more than anything else - I don't know if you guys have the same experience. I don't however plan to give up! Anyway, here's a progress pic!
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You look amazing! Great job and keep on going girl! You've got this!1
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Great job Pique!2
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Great job!1
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Wow, amazing! Congrats on all of your success!1
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Awesome! You look great!2
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