Women 200lb+, Let's Have an Amazing August!!!
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Hi Guys! I'm coming over from July
I'm feeling pretty stuck at 221.6. The scale is mocking me.
SW: 254
CW: 221.6
CGW: 214.8 by end of august
GW: 145
Goals for the month:
Stop weighing in every day and go down to just one day a week. Monday, I guess.
Continue hitting calorie goals every day.
Focus more on hitting macros.
Feel free to send me a friend request if you're looking for more friends for motivation!4 -
Hi ladies! I don’t know where to start. Was recently told I have diabetes- it’s early enough to where I take oral medication; so I can change it now or inject insulin later on. I am lost and lacking my spunk. But I have no choice now. So I’m hoping to meet a friend or two or more who maybe can understand depression and attempting weight loss and the fight between them. here I am- putting my best foot in front of the other.
SW: 281.2
GW: 250 - (1st gw )8 -
Goals for the month:
Stop weighing in every day and go down to just one day a week. Monday, I guess.
Continue hitting calorie goals every day.
Focus more on hitting macros.
This!!
I need to stop weighing everyday. The number on that scale has too much effect on me and it’s a terrible way to start the day. I need to focus on eating right and exercise.5 -
Original starting weight 228
This round (February) SW 223
CW 199
GW 160
August GW 194
Try to keep my cheat days down to one a week (they’ve been averaging two and I’ve gained 2 1/2 pounds back because of it).
Make my cheat days reasonable calorie wise.
Stay away from food tables at parties and the kitchen at night.
Remember that it’s not my will power I have to be ashamed of (I need to adjust my environment to support my goals - not be “stronger”) and negative thoughts breed negative behavior so I have to:
Appreciate the gains I’ve already made and their results when I’m having a bad day:
Less headaches
A lot less back and neck aches
More energy and stamina
More strength and more ability to do the active things I love - lift heavier, do more like kayaking (bought myself one online last night!) and biking and hiking and paddle boarding and try different fitness classes.
Cute clothes that fit well
Some good pictures I’ve taken this summer that show my progress.
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I’m not going to lie, I’m happy others are posting they gained this July and are also re upping their goals. It makes me feel better that we’re in this together!6
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Hello, I joined this website yesterday and would like to be included in your support group. I'm at the heaviest I've ever weighed (224), and determined to get healthier. I've been dealing with some serious family issues and using food as a coping method. Which isn't working well for me, as I'm feeling even worse.
So a change of attitude and a plan to overcome is in order!
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Hi, I am new and I could really use some accountability.
SW: 228
CW: 228
GW: 180
My August goal is 8 lbs and I want to do my tracking so I stay on target.4 -
shorewifey wrote: »Hi ladies! I don’t know where to start. Was recently told I have diabetes- it’s early enough to where I take oral medication; so I can change it now or inject insulin later on. I am lost and lacking my spunk. But I have no choice now. So I’m hoping to meet a friend or two or more who maybe can understand depression and attempting weight loss and the fight between them. here I am- putting my best foot in front of the other.
SW: 281.2
GW: 250 - (1st gw )
Good for you and it's a start. Don't lose hope!!❤3 -
bronmanuel wrote: »Hey all.
Just starting out again.
SW: 387.1
CW: 387.1
GW for August: 375
Another goal for August is to start going to the gym once a week.
Even taking a walk once a week is good. Or go to the gym and gave a cup of your favorite tea afterwards!!! ❤2 -
shorewifey wrote: »Hi ladies! I don’t know where to start. Was recently told I have diabetes- it’s early enough to where I take oral medication; so I can change it now or inject insulin later on. I am lost and lacking my spunk. But I have no choice now. So I’m hoping to meet a friend or two or more who maybe can understand depression and attempting weight loss and the fight between them. here I am- putting my best foot in front of the other.
SW: 281.2
GW: 250 - (1st gw )
Depression and weight loss are two flaming swords to juggle. But you can do it. One step at a time, one day at a time.4 -
shorewifey wrote: »Hi ladies! I don’t know where to start. Was recently told I have diabetes- it’s early enough to where I take oral medication; so I can change it now or inject insulin later on. I am lost and lacking my spunk. But I have no choice now. So I’m hoping to meet a friend or two or more who maybe can understand depression and attempting weight loss and the fight between them. here I am- putting my best foot in front of the other.
SW: 281.2
GW: 250 - (1st gw )
I'm pre-diabetes, trying to work on lowering my A1C. Hardest thing to do when every thing has sugar in it. I'm giving myself 3 months (that's when I have to go back to the doctor) to lose some weight and change my eating habits.5 -
I'm a yo-yo dieter and yo-yo eater. I lost about 39 lbs several years ago...gained some back. Was informed I'm pre-diabetic and will have to take medication if I don't change my ways. so, I've been serious for about a month now. I started walking more, 4-1/2 miles sometimes 5. Eating less sweets...seems like its working. Here are my stats.
SW: 224
CW: 212 - again, yo-yo's
GW- maybe 190-185.
According to charts I'm suppose to be maybe 150 or so. I just want to be healthy, feel healthy. I'm not perfect, but i'm content with trying.6 -
OneSourApple wrote: »I'm a yo-yo dieter and yo-yo eater. I lost about 39 lbs several years ago...gained some back. Was informed I'm pre-diabetic and will have to take medication if I don't change my ways. so, I've been serious for about a month now. I started walking more, 4-1/2 miles sometimes 5. Eating less sweets...seems like its working. Here are my stats.
SW: 224
CW: 212 - again, yo-yo's
GW- maybe 190-185.
According to charts I'm suppose to be maybe 150 or so. I just want to be healthy, feel healthy. I'm not perfect, but i'm content with trying.
Walking longer distances is a GREAT way to burn fat. My son was in pre med and he said you burn the most fat walking. Keep it up!7 -
Just joined and newcomer.
SW 272
CW 267
Short term goal: 259 by Labor Day
Move more every day
Water!!5 -
Welcome to the new members! Glad to meet you all. 😀4
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StephCarlaMcClure wrote: »I'd like to join in
SW 304
CW 277
GW 238 (set a mini goal of 50lbs at 288 lbs)
August GW - 272
My goal is to keep to plan with 80/20 balance, keep within my planned caloric range (1600 to 1800), hit protein and water targets.
Just updating my goal weight. I may have to update August GW and Current weight on August 1. I'm currently up with swelling, hoping to drop the swelling.3 -
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Hello everyone! I'd love to get in on this too. My Noom subscription is almost up, so I'd love some extra accountability while I transition back to doing it on my own
SW: 315.2
CW: 312.2
End of Aug GW: 304.2
My goals this month:
- Reach my goal weight (-8 lbs)
- Log my food everyday
- Start working out 3 days a week like I promised myself I would in July6 -
Hi All -
I didn’t even know these groups existed. I’ve been logging for years on and off and excited to find I can chat with other members. 🤓
SW/CW: 243 (6’0”)
Short term goal: 229
Long term goal: 179
I’m 49. I’m the fourth of six (two sisters, three brothers.)
Survivor: I’ve had four cancers since I was 28, chemo, bone marrow transplant, radiation, ruptured L4 disc, back surgery, loss of beautiful mom 😞 and most awesome chocolate lab, two recent heart attacks.
Passions: mountain biking, kickboxing, triathlons, 80 hours toward my private pilots license.
Depression: I now have kidney disease from chemo and damaged arteries from radiation. I can’t even walk now without getting short of breath, severe sensitivity to sunlight and artificial light, lightheaded and dizzy.
Baby Steps: Gave up caffeinated coffee and salt after my 2nd heart attack in April 2019. I may need a bypass in September if I don’t pass a treadmill/stress test. 🙏🏻
I lean more toward not eating. It’s 1:45pm and I’ve only had Siggi’s Drinkable Yogurt. I have so much knowledge about nutrition, paleo, keto, macrobiotics, vegan, renal diet that I don’t know what the f@#k to eat. I love veggies but hate the buying, cleaning, chopping, cooking. I am vegan-ish. 🙃
My new mantra is water and veggies, water and veggies, water and veggies. I’d like to add walking to that mantra. Water, walking & veggies!!
I don’t believe in restricting. That sets me up for failure. I don’t obsess over scale.
If you’re in or near Marin come walk with me. I’m slower than a snail! 🐌
❤️
Ree9 -
Well, I'm gonna try this again! I have a HUGE motivator for losing weight and getting healthy but I am still being stubborn!!
SW: 265.8
CW: 265.8
Goal: must be below 230 ASAP3 -
BigMamaCheri wrote: »Well, I'm gonna try this again! I have a HUGE motivator for losing weight and getting healthy but I am still being stubborn!!
SW: 265.8
CW: 265.8
Goal: must be below 230 ASAP
Don't try to lose 35 lbs fast. It's not going to happen fast without you jeapordizing your health. It will also make you bail on a healthier lifestyle.
What's the big rush?2 -
Hey all, I'd love to join. I'm British, 35, heavier than ive ever been at 217.8lb and not impressed with it. I used mfp to get from 200 to 145 six years ago, since then the weight has crept back on, especially as living with my boyfriend means man portions!
SW:217.8
CW:217.8
August goal: lose 8 lb
Long term goal: lose 50lb
My goals this week:
1. Run at least 5 times (I love running)
2. Only drink three times (tough as am in holiday)
3. Eat under 2000 calories per day
4. Only eat bread twice (tough, I LOVE bread).
Good luck to everyone!5 -
Started May 31 2019
Sw 269
Cw 240
Cgw 200
Gw 160
Goals for August is work out a little more and fast for longer periods of time. Hopefully will be around 230 by end of the month.1 -
Hi all,
July was a struggle but still manage to loose 9 lbs.
SW 298 (1/1/19)
CW 244.8
GW 180??
Method to continue this journey for August; continue to record food intake accurately and honestly, staying under 1400 calories. Swim strokes at least 4 hrs. a week, bike 2 hrs in the month, bowl at least 2 hrs. in the month.
Sending positive good energy to all of the group in this very difficult, sometimes lonely and challenging new life style. We can do it!!!
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shorewifey wrote: »Hi ladies! I don’t know where to start. Was recently told I have diabetes- it’s early enough to where I take oral medication; so I can change it now or inject insulin later on. I am lost and lacking my spunk. But I have no choice now. So I’m hoping to meet a friend or two or more who maybe can understand depression and attempting weight loss and the fight between them. here I am- putting my best foot in front of the other.
SW: 281.2
GW: 250 - (1st gw )
I’ve been insulin resistant for a long time but my blood glucose has always been fine. I had back to back to back illnesses and was on multiple steroids and antibiotics and my system went haywire. My blood glucose went from fine to so high just one reading was enough to be diagnosed as type 2 in less than a week 😒. So I just started meds last month and am figuring out what to eat to keep things stable 😁. Feel free to add me if you want to since we are both just starting out!
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OneSourApple wrote: »I'm a yo-yo dieter and yo-yo eater. I lost about 39 lbs several years ago...gained some back. Was informed I'm pre-diabetic and will have to take medication if I don't change my ways. so, I've been serious for about a month now. I started walking more, 4-1/2 miles sometimes 5. Eating less sweets...seems like its working. Here are my stats.
SW: 224
CW: 212 - again, yo-yo's
GW- maybe 190-185.
According to charts I'm suppose to be maybe 150 or so. I just want to be healthy, feel healthy. I'm not perfect, but i'm content with trying.
Walking longer distances is a GREAT way to burn fat. My son was in pre med and he said you burn the most fat walking. Keep it up!
yes, happy to know that I am doing something right!!2 -
Hi everyone! I’ve been struggling with binge eating since I lost my young husband unexpectedly in July 2017 and all the chaos/intense grief that goes along with that. The scale is constantly going up and down, but recently it’s been mostly a downward trend. I’m doing a lot of walking and weighing/measuring my food.
SW 2/10: 308
CW 7/31: 279.6
GW: ??? Maybe 225? Not sure. I’m 6’3, so not on any charts for women’s healthy weight.
Glad to be here and ready to support everyone’s goals!! We can do this!!6 -
Hi All -
I didn’t even know these groups existed. I’ve been logging for years on and off and excited to find I can chat with other members. 🤓
SW/CW: 243 (6’0”)
Short term goal: 229
Long term goal: 179
I’m 49. I’m the fourth of six (two sisters, three brothers.)
Survivor: I’ve had four cancers since I was 28, chemo, bone marrow transplant, radiation, ruptured L4 disc, back surgery, loss of beautiful mom 😞 and most awesome chocolate lab, two recent heart attacks.
Passions: mountain biking, kickboxing, triathlons, 80 hours toward my private pilots license.
Depression: I now have kidney disease from chemo and damaged arteries from radiation. I can’t even walk now without getting short of breath, severe sensitivity to sunlight and artificial light, lightheaded and dizzy.
Baby Steps: Gave up caffeinated coffee and salt after my 2nd heart attack in April 2019. I may need a bypass in September if I don’t pass a treadmill/stress test. 🙏🏻
I lean more toward not eating. It’s 1:45pm and I’ve only had Siggi’s Drinkable Yogurt. I have so much knowledge about nutrition, paleo, keto, macrobiotics, vegan, renal diet that I don’t know what the f@#k to eat. I love veggies but hate the buying, cleaning, chopping, cooking. I am vegan-ish. 🙃
My new mantra is water and veggies, water and veggies, water and veggies. I’d like to add walking to that mantra. Water, walking & veggies!!
I don’t believe in restricting. That sets me up for failure. I don’t obsess over scale.
If you’re in or near Marin come walk with me. I’m slower than a snail! 🐌
❤️
Ree
Oh My Goodness! I commend you (applause) 4 cancers?! 2 heart attacks?!! you are welcomed to add me. I do walk 4-5 miles a day. Not a strict dieter, but I try to eat in moderation, less sugar and less salts.3 -
ready for August! no vacation this month, so more time to get in some biking.
SW: 263
CW: 242.3
GW: 180
August goals:
another 6-8 lbs (234-236)
bike to work 4x/week 🚲
average 40 miles/week
do the lake loop again (13.2 mile route)
keep on logging!
I teach undergrads, so this is the last month before the fall semester starts up. I'm aiming to keep riding once class is in session, and I think keeping up the habit this month will help.
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