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  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
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    I remember this thread from years ago! I used to be active on it and it was super helpful for accountability. Glad to see it still going.
  • Sunshinelinzee
    Sunshinelinzee Posts: 49 Member
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    skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
    AFM-- It's a tough week for me foodwise because it's Teacher Appreciation Week and our school always buys us lots of feed treats. Monday there was a donut wall and bagels, today cake, tomorrow apple pie in a jar, and friday ice cream. I'm trying to keep it in check and am managing to stay within my calorie allowance, but I definitely feel more bloated and bingy due to the indulgences.

    I'm not sure I would survive a donut wall - stay the course! I can't even imagine being surrounded by that much temptation.


    I'm feeling really good today - not perfect, but really good. It's day 4 really on plan and committed for me. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that days 1-3 I've felt a little crappy. My head has been foggy, I'm exhausted and pretty much every muscle in my body has been aching but I can't say I'm sleeping super well. This too shall pass - one thing I haven't felt hungry so that's a bonus. Today I am starting to feel clearer - like I'm coming out of a fog. My muscles still have some aches but I'm recovering. I'm not giving up - I know the only way to get to the other side is to not quit.

    So far this week I've gotten a workout in every morning (combo of cardio and strength training). While there has been some rogue toast in my diet I've accounted honestly for everything I've eaten. I've really been on plan with no sweets, no junk, no 'I'm sick of these lunches I made I think I'll go out', no heaping servings of pasta, secret sneak meals and no alcohol. The weather has been favorable so I'm also getting up and out of the office at lunch for a walk before I eat - yesterday I came close to the 3 mile mark which is my goal to get to. I do have a standing desk at work that I use regularly so I'm working to increase the amount of standing vs. sitting time each day too.



  • sweeetypie1
    sweeetypie1 Posts: 122 Member
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    Name: Diane
    Age: 57
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 264
    Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3


    Jan 7 -251.3
    Feb 6 - 251.2
    Feb 22 - 249.2
    Mar 15 - 250.2
    March 22 - 249
    March 29 - 249
    April 5 - 246.9
    April 12 - 247.4
    April 19 - 245.3
    May 3 - 246.2
    May 10 - 245.9

    Week= - less than1 lbs
    Since start = -7.4
    Since highest = -18.1
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
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    As always on and off .... but here I am again :smiley:

    It’s been quite busy since I decided to enroll in an online certificate about diversity and inclusion so had tons of homework but have been at least trying to read the posts and track my food.

    I am moving to a new apartment so that has taken a bit of my time as well but looking forward to my new place.

    And work when I think I will have some downtime a new position becomes available and I need to start recruiting

    But oh well ... that is life! I need to learn to manage everything and have time for myself ... the 1st time I was on MFP was easier because I was working from home part time so I had all the time, but now I don’t ... but I need to put myself as a priority ... sounds as a cliche but so true ... definitely work in progress :wink:

    Hope everyone is doing well; have a great weekend!!!
  • mrshadsall
    mrshadsall Posts: 30 Member
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    My new goal is to get past this stubborn plateau! Lost 60 pounds, have 100 to go. For the last month and a half I have been losing and gaining the same 3 pounds! Must push through!
  • Timberlan127
    Timberlan127 Posts: 237 Member
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    mrshadsall, I can relate. I have lost about 55 pounds and hit a plateau at the end of February. I have been gaining and loosing the same few pounds since then. I have tried exercising more, eating more and less, and changing my routine but nothing has worked so far. I had hoped that when the weather got better I would be able to walk more and it would get things started again but that hasn't happened so far. I am determined to loose about 50 more pounds. Hopefully with continued effort we will both reach our goals. We can do this!!!
  • sweeetypie1
    sweeetypie1 Posts: 122 Member
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    Name: Diane
    Age: 57
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 264
    Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3


    Jan 7 -251.3
    Feb 6 - 251.2
    Feb 22 - 249.2
    Mar 15 - 250.2
    March 22 - 249
    March 29 - 249
    April 5 - 246.9
    April 12 - 247.4
    April 19 - 245.3
    May 3 - 246.2
    May 10 - 245.9
    May 17 - 245.1

    Week= - less than1 lbs
    Since start = -8.2
    Since highest = -18.9
  • raindogmaa
    raindogmaa Posts: 205 Member
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    @Timberlan127 and @mrshadsall I am also on a very long plateau. It's very frustrating... then I go off... then I get myself together again. Losing and gaining the same 3 lbs for way too long. Ugh!
  • mountainjohnsons7780
    mountainjohnsons7780 Posts: 5 Member
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    Thank you for sharing. I can’t find my post but it is about slow weight loss at 300 lbs. So discouraged
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    Hi everyone!
    It's been a few weeks since I've posted, but I've been logging and trying to stay active. My weight has continued to fluctuate between 198 and 200, but I did have one morning when the scale showed 196, so I'm hopeful that I will break through this plateau if I just give a little extra push.

    My seniors graduated Sunday, so I only have a couple of classes left for these last two weeks. That's really helping free up my time, so I've been better about getting to the gym. I wish I were rich enough to only teach two classes year round!!

    I have less than a month until my trip to Iceland, so my main focus is building strength and endurance for the more active adventures (glacier hiking!!) we have booked.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    4/6/19 = 204
    4/13/19 = 202
    4/20/19 = 202
    4/27/19 = 198
    5/4/19 = 200
    5/25/19 = 198

    Exercise Schedule:
    Sat = sick
    Sun = sick
    Mon = walk gunner DONE
    Tues = gym DONE + walk gunner DONE
    Wed = walk gunner
    Thurs = gym + walk gunner
    Fri = walk gunner

  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    @mountainjohnsons7780 -- slow losses can be discouraging, but are really the best way to lose. You're more likely to keep that weight off, plus, your skin has time to recover so you end up with less sagging. Stay the course. :)

    @raindogmaa @mrshadsall @Timberlan127 -- I was in that same pattern all winter. I would make a little progress and then get derailed. Over the past few weeks, I've finally been able to get back into a pattern of regular workouts, but I'm still struggling with nutrition and go over my allowance occasionally. We can do this!!!

    @diane-- woohoo for moving in the right direction!! Every little bit counts.

    @happygirlxxx -- good to see you back!! The work/life balance is my biggest struggle as well. As a teacher, the school year is always so busy and stressful, and I tend to put my students and there needs before my own. Scheduling time for the gym or other forms of exercise helps, but it's soooo much easier in the summer when I can just focus on me.

    AFM-- nothing really new. We have a lot of year end social activities that involve food and drinks, but I'm managing to make up for it at the gym. Five more days of school, and then I'm free for the summer. :)

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    4/6/19 = 204
    4/13/19 = 202
    4/20/19 = 202
    4/27/19 = 198
    5/4/19 = 200
    5/25/19 = 198

    Exercise Schedule:
    Sat = sick
    Sun = sick
    Mon = walk gunner DONE
    Tues = gym DONE + walk gunner DONE
    Wed = walk gunner DONE
    Thurs = gym DONE + walk gunner DONE
    Fri = walk gunner
  • sweeetypie1
    sweeetypie1 Posts: 122 Member
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    Name: Diane
    Age: 57
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 264
    Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3


    Jan 7 -251.3
    Feb 6 - 251.2
    Feb 22 - 249.2
    Mar 15 - 250.2
    March 22 - 249
    March 29 - 249
    April 5 - 246.9
    April 12 - 247.4
    April 19 - 245.3
    May 3 - 246.2
    May 10 - 245.9
    May 17 - 245.1
    May 31 - 249.5

    Week= +4.4
    Since start = -3.8
    Since highest = -14.5

    Well, I guess my get away weekend was too much, can't believe how easy it is to put weight back on. Takes weeks to take off 2 pounds, takes 2 days to put it back on. Sheesh.
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    @diane-- don't get discouraged by the gain. It always feels like the weight goes on so easily, but I bet most of it is just water weight. You would've had to eat 15,400 calories over maintenance in those two days to truly have gained 4.4 pounds. I doubt your get away weekend was that damaging.

    AFM-- I've had an okay week, but wasn't as strict with my intake as I would've liked. Not way over calorie-wise, but I ate a lot more carbs than I should have. My goal this week is to up my protein intake and lower the carbs--especially the processed sugary kinds. Three challenges will be going out after work Tuesday to bid farewell to a colleague who's leaving us, Wednesday lunch provided by our school, and our Friday faculty outing at the racetrack.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    4/6/19 = 204
    4/13/19 = 202
    4/20/19 = 202
    4/27/19 = 198
    5/4/19 = 200
    5/25/19 = 198
    6/1/19 = 198

    Exercise Schedule:
    Mon = gym + walk gunner
    Tues = walk gunner
    Wed = gym + walk gunner
    Thurs = walk gunner
    Fri = walk gunner
    Sat = gym + walk gunner
    Sun = walk gunner
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    Hi all-
    I didn't make it to the gym yesterday because a momentary break in the rain meant I had to mow the lawn. Fortuitously, we moved our outing after work to tomorrow, so I was able to make up that gym visit today. As a result, I adjusted the rest of my schedule.

    Gym visit was good. About 6 months ago, my physical therapist had me start using the towing machine as part of my shoulder rehab. He told me to row for 15 minutes at a low resistance setting to start. As my shoulder improved, he told me to increase resistance and continue to row 15 minutes. I think I started at level 4/12, and I am now at level 11/12. It's so hard, but I love how much I can now feel this workout throughout my core. I've been challenging myself to get to 500 strokes in the 15 minutes before I move up a level, and I'm currently in the 460s at level 11.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    4/6/19 = 204
    4/13/19 = 202
    4/20/19 = 202
    4/27/19 = 198
    5/4/19 = 200
    5/25/19 = 198
    6/1/19 = 198

    Exercise Schedule:
    Mon = gym NOT DONE + walk gunner DONE
    Tues = walk gunner DONE + GYM!
    Wed = gym + walk gunner
    Thurs = walk gunner
    Fri = walk gunner
    Sat = gym + walk gunner
    Sun = walk gunner
  • Weightlossmama330
    Weightlossmama330 Posts: 3 Member
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    Hi I'm just joining. I see a few with this on their post so figure I'll do it lol.

    I started working out yesterday again, and decided to follow a plan. It was nice to have a set idea of what I was doing.
    I'm working on rehabilitation on my shoulder and also keeping in mind my limitations so I don't hurt myself. I have a habit of going all out at the gym and the next thing I know I pull a muscle and cant stand.

    Name: Karina
    Age: 35
    Height: 5’6"
    Highest Weight: 337
    Current Weight: 333

    Exercise Schedule:
    Mon = gym
    Tues = active rest day
    Wed = gym
    Thurs = walk
    Fri = gym
    Sat = swimming
    Sun = walk
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    @Weightlossmama330 -- welcome to the thread! What kind of shoulder injury are you rehabbing? If you read my previous post, you can see that I've also gone through shoulder rehab, so I feel your pain (literally and figuratively--LOL).

    Last winter I rehabbed a frozen left shoulder, and several years ago I went through the same plus a torn labrium for my right. It was a looong road and it really threw a wrench into my weight loss plan. Before the first injury, I was down to 183 lbs, but then it was a full stop and 10 lb weight gain as I could barely do any sort of exercise. I was just getting back into a regular routine last summer, when the left shoulder started hurting and I put on another 10. I'm finally feeling almost back to normal--I would say I'm about 95% of my previous strength and mobility for both shoulders now, so I'm really focused on getting back down to my pre-injury weight.

    AFM-- I'm really bummed about the syncing issue between MFP and fitbit. Hope they get it sorted out quickly.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    4/6/19 = 204
    4/13/19 = 202
    4/20/19 = 202
    4/27/19 = 198
    5/4/19 = 200
    5/25/19 = 198
    6/1/19 = 198

    Exercise Schedule:
    Mon = gym NOT DONE + walk gunner DONE
    Tues = walk gunner DONE + GYM!
    Wed = gym NOT DONE (MOWED LAWN INSTEAD) + walk gunner DONE
    Thurs = walk gunner
    Fri = walk gunner
    Sat = gym + walk gunner
    Sun = walk gunner
  • sweeetypie1
    sweeetypie1 Posts: 122 Member
    edited June 2019
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    @Weightlossmama330- Welcome to the thread. Glad you are back on board. I wish you the best of success - watch that shoulder!

    Name: Diane
    Age: 57
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 264
    Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3


    Jan 7 -251.3
    Feb 6 - 251.2
    Feb 22 - 249.2
    Mar 15 - 250.2
    March 22 - 249
    March 29 - 249
    April 5 - 246.9
    April 12 - 247.4
    April 19 - 245.3
    May 3 - 246.2
    May 10 - 245.9
    May 17 - 245.1
    May 31 - 249.5
    June 7 - 249

    Week= -.5
    Since start = -4.3
    Since highest = -15

    I really need to add much more exercise to my day. I have a "computer" job, so I'm sitting a lot. Fortunately I work at home, so I get and move around, but it's nothing aerobic. Problem, I hate exercising - I don't like being out of breath or sweating. Dr. said try to find something I like to do, which I am trying to do.
  • melikim1979
    melikim1979 Posts: 8 Member
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    Hi all. I have been working on losing weight and beginning to live a healthier lifestyle since only the May long weekend and looking for any support and motivation that can be offered

    Name: Melissa
    Age: 40
    Height: 5'7"
    SW: 325.0 (May 17, 2019)
    CW: 319.8 (as of June 1, 2019)
    GW: 160.0 (hoping by the end of 2021)

    Exercise Plan:
    Mondays: walk to and/or home from work
    Tuesdays: walk to and/or home from work
    Wednesdays: rest day
    Thursdays: walk to and/or home from work
    Fridays: walk to and/or home from work
    Saturdays: walk outside or in gym (depending on weather)
    Sundays: walk outside or in gym (depending on weather)

    Didn't meet all my exercise goals this week so far due mostly to weather. Walked to and from work on Monday, Tuesday was a rest day, walked to work on Wednesday, Thursday and today were rest days due to weather. Tomorrow workout in the gym and Sunday an approx 6km walk
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    I made it to my goal of 500 rowing strokes at level 11, so tomorrow I will be moving up to 12 which is the highest resistance level on the machine.

    Today was my fist day of summer break, and I attended a faculty outing at the racetrack. A few too many calories due to some cocktails, but I will get right back on track tomorrow.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    4/6/19 = 204
    4/13/19 = 202
    4/20/19 = 202
    4/27/19 = 198
    5/4/19 = 200
    5/25/19 = 198
    6/1/19 = 198

    Exercise Schedule:
    Mon = gym NOT DONE + walk gunner DONE
    Tues = walk gunner DONE + GYM!
    Wed = gym NOT DONE (MOWED LAWN INSTEAD) + walk gunner DONE
    Thurs = walk gunner DONE + GYM!
    Fri = walk gunner DONE
    Sat = gym + walk gunner
    Sun = walk gunner
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    Hi guys!
    Busy week with lots of appointments and errands before I leave for Iceland next Thursday. Yesterday I took Gunner to the vet and mowed the lawn. Today, Gunner went to the doggie salon which gave me time to de-fur the house a bit. I also hit the gym and swept up a fraction of the zillions of seed pods from our silver maple trees.

    I'm at level 12 on the rower--only up to 474 strokes in 15 minutes, but pushing for that 500 mark. Not sure what to do after that since I'm at the highest resistance--I guess push for 600? I also did an elliptical fitness test which came back "superior." I don't really know if there is any higher score, but I will try the same test at level 2 and see what happens.

    Tomorrow morning our tree trimmers are coming, so I'm stuck at home. I need to do some serious cleaning--going to start with the kitchen: stove, microwave, and refrigerator. If I have time, I will move on to the bathroom before heading to the dentist in the afternoon.

    Hope everyone is having a good week. :smile:

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    4/6/19 = 204
    4/13/19 = 202
    4/20/19 = 202
    4/27/19 = 198
    5/4/19 = 200
    5/25/19 = 198
    6/1/19 = 198
    6/8/19 -196

    Exercise Schedule:
    Mon = walk gunner DONE
    Tues = walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
    Wed = walk gunner
    Thurs = walk gunner
    Fri = walk gunner + gym
    Sat = walk gunner
    Sun = walk gunner

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