Women 200lb+, Let's Have an Amazing August!!!
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HazelMayes wrote: »Hit 24 pounds lost this morning. One to go until I told myself I’d buy new pants. I hate shopping so it’s not really a reward 😂😂. However, it will be nice to be able to put my phone in my pocket again—my pants are so loose, the weight of the phone pulls the pants off 😬
Holy cow my backside is so flat I have the same problem!! The phone always made my pants sag a bit, but losing weight and they will come all the way down!!! I guess it’s a great problem to have, but I don’t want to be arrested for indecent exposure!!
Connie in KY0 -
HazelMayes wrote: »Hit 24 pounds lost this morning. One to go until I told myself I’d buy new pants. I hate shopping so it’s not really a reward 😂😂. However, it will be nice to be able to put my phone in my pocket again—my pants are so loose, the weight of the phone pulls the pants off 😬
Holy cow my backside is so flat I have the same problem!! The phone always made my pants sag a bit, but losing weight and they will come all the way down!!! I guess it’s a great problem to have, but I don’t want to be arrested for indecent exposure!!
Connie in KY
My backside definitely isn’t flat lol. But I seem to have lost some inches in the hip because whoosh! down they go if I forget and put my phone in my pocket 😂😂0 -
@floofyschmoofer you can totally see it in your face! Big difference. My face is where I lose weight first as well, really odd but people always notice it there first, even if my clothes size has changed weeks earlier.1
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I've not been posting here, as I've been struggling staying on track lately.
SW: 281.2
CW: 203.8
GW: 175-180?
I'm SO FRIGGEN CLOSE to ONEderland. Why am I sabotaging myself!? I haven't been in the ONEs in ANY time that I can remember in my adult life (I'm 38). I've been continuing to exercise, but have to get my food back on track more consistently. I've been having more "cheat days" lately than I should.7 -
@Deanner03
Having reached onederland recently, I have a theory about why we might sabotage ourselves as we near it. Obviously, I had a loooong time to think about it. 😩
Once we do hit below 200, the pressure to STAY below 200 is enormous. We're deathly afraid of the scale going back over that frightening number. If it does, it could be the catalyst for us giving up.
That stupid number holds a lot of power... if we let it. So.. don't let it have the power. YOU are in control here, not the scale.
You can do this. We're here to support you through the process. ❤7 -
@Deanner03 you will be there soon. Don't be afraid of the continued journey. Congrats on such a success so far. It really inspires me and I'm sure others to see your dedication.1
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Ultimate Starting Weight: 285
Current weight: 259.4
August starting weight: 261.8
August Goal: 255
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150
I have done many types of diets. Always most successful with calorie tracking. I recently (July) had a high A1C test at the doctor’s office and he wants to retest October 23rd. If I cannot lower it with diet by then, I will have to go on medication. I have been on high blood pressure medication since my fourth and final pregnancy 5 years ago. I am hoping that if I lose enough weight I can avoid A1C meds and come off the blood pressure medication too.
Did a bunch of research after my July 10th Dr. appointment. Low carb seemed like the best match for my medical goals so I started Keto & Planet Fitness on July 12th. Was 273 that day. Started August at 262. Would like to end August at or under 255.
Extra bonus motivation: My oldest is engaged and I would love to buy a mother of the groom dress in a size 16 or less. Currently a size 20-22 and the wedding is August 2020.
Weigh in day Fridays
8/2: 261.8
8/9
8/16
8/23
8/30
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Hello! I'd like to join if I may
I was recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure and put on a low sodium diet along with several medications and restricted fluids. Interestingly none of the doctors mentioned my weight or recommended I lose any. Of course low sodium translated into fewer calories and now I am seeing some weight loss, and am planning on continuing slowly but steadily (I'm sure it is good for my heart as well!).
SW: 220 (May 2019)
CW: 208
GW: 145
I wanted to update my goals a bit. My goal for August is to get to 200, but will be happy even if It's still a bit above that. There's always September
My current ultimate goal weight is 145, but once I get there I can reevaluate and revise it. Just to get to 145 will make me happy (and healthier)! Oh and I'm now at 206! 3 -
You guys! First Saturday weigh in of the month!
231.4!
I'VE OFFICIALLY LOST OVER 40 LBS!!!16 -
Hi Everyone,
This is my first time here. I am so excited to find another group to help with support and motivation.
SW: 257
CW: 232
GW: 190
My goals:
*Get a bunch of doctors test completed by the end of the month because I was diagnosed with diabetes back in April. I need to have my eyes checked, cholesterol, my blood sugar levels, etc.
*I work from home so I usually cook most of the meals, which I love, but now I have to learn a new way of cooking -Low Carb and Keto. I have tried a few recipes, some good some not so good. My goal this month is to expand my knowledge on cooking and baking in a new way.
*July was a crazy month with vacations and such so my exercise schedule was thrown out the window. August will be spent getting that schedule back on track!
Have a good month everyone.
Lisa4 -
@Deanner03
Having reached onederland recently, I have a theory about why we might sabotage ourselves as we near it. Obviously, I had a loooong time to think about it. 😩
Once we do hit below 200, the pressure to STAY below 200 is enormous. We're deathly afraid of the scale going back over that frightening number. If it does, it could be the catalyst for us giving up.
That stupid number holds a lot of power... if we let it. So.. don't let it have the power. YOU are in control here, not the scale.
You can do this. We're here to support you through the process. ❤
This holds a LOT of truth!2 -
My August (and first serious goal in about two years) is to replace snacks with a small coffee. It made a huge (positive) difference in my appetite when I lost a bunch of weight three years ago, and I stop drinking soda almost entirely when I have coffee 1-2 times a day, not to mention I drink twice as much water. It’s also a half hour round trip walking, so bonus activity!2
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Hi everyone!
SW: 222
CW: 197
August GW:190
GW: 1603 -
@Terytha that's amazing, well done!
@unstableunicorn that's a really good idea. Once I return to work in September I'm going to do the same.3 -
SW: 216.8
CW: 208.8
Mini goal: 206
GW: 165
First of all, it’s a HUGE deal for me to post my weight on here. I never do that. But I’d like some support and people to talk with.
Second of all, I have been losing the same 15 lbs over and over again. I’m doing my best to get past this and move on.
Third, even though losing weight has been going on for most of my adult life, this particular “starting weight” was in the beginning of July this year.
Congrats to all of you who have lost weight! Y’all are awesome and inspirational!!!4 -
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Hi, All
SW: 225.2
CW: 219.2
GW: 125
Here we go!3 -
Check-in!
SW 6/26/19: 326.4
CW: 300.4
Aug GW: 299
GW: 150
Three days in and I’m close to my August goal weight already so I probably need to adjust that? New August goal weight: 2943 -
Feel free to add me, always looking for more support and motivaters!
Getting back on track after falling off tends to be my issue. I know how to lose the weight, I’ve done it before, so I can do it again. MFP helped me lose 50lbs 7 years ago, kept it off for a year...but have slowly put it back on.
7 years ago 180lbs
April 2019 SW 230 lbs
CW 219 lbs
GW 200 lbs (then 180 lbs)
August goals:
Log everything
Get 30 mins of exercise minimum 5 days a week
Get to 215 lbs on the scale
I'm told (by a mentor of mine recently (athlete who has run for decades), that the first 30 minutes doesn't really burn the fat, but you have to add 30 after that at least) - to jolt the system even more. I'm planning a longer water jog, if you want to see more results, try to up the 30 minutes. Maybe 1 hour 4 times a week. Just a thought.
Nope. Your body burns fat when you're in a deficit, not because you're running. Whether you run for five minutes or fifty, or zero, only that deficit matters.
Going longer will use up more calories and can create a bigger deficit, but the first 30 minutes aren't somehow magically ignored.
We will have to disagree somewhat. I'm not saying you can't burn in a general deficit, I'm saying during training, 30 minutes really won't cut it and your body starts to actually take energy from your stores past that. I for example, do not have a lot of calories to work with, so I will have to turn up the training.1 -
floofyschmoofer wrote: »sweetirish wrote: »floofyschmoofer wrote: »Can I share this here? 258 to 238. I know I have lost weight but I feel like it doesnt really show.
Is this the same shirt? I see less roundness in the belly area.
No, different shirt. Before on the left, after on the right.
I don’t know if there is any proof behind this, but somebody told me it takes 20 lbs before you notice a difference, 30-40 lbs before your family and close friends see a difference, and 50-60 lbs before people who see you less often notice a difference.
Personal experience - I started at 268. I was probably at 245 when my pants really felt big. I was at 225 when a choir member who I see twice a week asked if I was still going to the gym. He honestly thought I looked no different. I had to tell him I was down 40 lbs. He thought I was making it up.
Bottom line - you will know and feel the difference - in your clothes and your endurance at the gym. At 268, I lasted 2 minutes on the elliptical. Now at 208, I can go 15+ minutes no problem!!
Hang in there!! You’re doing great!
Connie in KY
This is why we don't notice when it creeps up, and others don't notice when it creeps down. I hadn't seen someone in a year, and they were like - oh you lost a little weight - I'm like ya a little (over 40 actually, but I didn't say how much).1 -
rvfamilyfour wrote: »Hi Everyone,
This is my first time here. I am so excited to find another group to help with support and motivation.
SW: 257
CW: 232
GW: 190
My goals:
*Get a bunch of doctors test completed by the end of the month because I was diagnosed with diabetes back in April. I need to have my eyes checked, cholesterol, my blood sugar levels, etc.
*I work from home so I usually cook most of the meals, which I love, but now I have to learn a new way of cooking -Low Carb and Keto. I have tried a few recipes, some good some not so good. My goal this month is to expand my knowledge on cooking and baking in a new way.
*July was a crazy month with vacations and such so my exercise schedule was thrown out the window. August will be spent getting that schedule back on track!
Have a good month everyone.
Lisa
Lisa welcome to the group. You got this.1 -
I got to the point where I had to get new bras. I’m really picky and struggle to find what I like. I went to Lane Bryant because I’ve been a DDD forever, and I had $100 in gift cards from last year. So I go in, grab some I think will fit and head to the dressing room. On the way the sales clerk asks if I want to sign up for the giveaways they are having, next prize is 5 pairs of panties. I’m thinking OK, I need new ones. I’m trying on bras and suddenly I hear my nearly 16 year old start yelling “that’s my mom. Connie is my mom.” Clerk verifies I’m in the dressing room and brings my coupon for a free bra. I’m thinking it will be an inexpensive lounge bra, but no, it’s any bra up to $80!! I yell for my daughter to find me some new clothes in a 22/24. I start trying them on and have to send her for 18/20s.
I am so psyched!! Free bra and clothes smaller than I thought!! Loving this NSV!!
Connie in KY20 -
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I got to the point where I had to get new bras. I’m really picky and struggle to find what I like. I went to Lane Bryant because I’ve been a DDD forever, and I had $100 in gift cards from last year. So I go in, grab some I think will fit and head to the dressing room. On the way the sales clerk asks if I want to sign up for the giveaways they are having, next prize is 5 pairs of panties. I’m thinking OK, I need new ones. I’m trying on bras and suddenly I hear my nearly 16 year old start yelling “that’s my mom. Connie is my mom.” Clerk verifies I’m in the dressing room and brings my coupon for a free bra. I’m thinking it will be an inexpensive lounge bra, but no, it’s any bra up to $80!! I yell for my daughter to find me some new clothes in a 22/24. I start trying them on and have to send her for 18/20s.
I am so psyched!! Free bra and clothes smaller than I thought!! Loving this NSV!!
Connie in KY
That's awesome!! Congrats. Sounds like a fantastic afternoon0 -
SW: 260
CW: 222
GW: 180
I’ve hit a weight loss plateau for the last 6-7 weeks, so I took the last week off to hopefully reset and jump back into my weight loss routine. Goals for this month would be to track daily, exercise 5 times per week and lose any weight to break through this plateau 😊3 -
Hi everyone! I’m new to this but would love to join.
SW: 283
CW: 210
GW: 140
My goal is to work out more often as I don’t get much time to, and to go down at least one dress size by the end of the month.5 -
Came close to going to buy cheese popcorn at the pharmacy tonight because the craving was so strong. I decided to wait until morning to go pick up my prescriptions and I'll use the drive thru. First time I've had cravings like that since starting here 2 months ago. Dodged a bullet. 😀
I think you handled that well. I get daily cravings and I very rarely give in because I know it's a craving and not a real hunger. That being said, I get stronger cravings under stress and it's way harder to avoid these days. Hubby's grandfather passed away Friday and I'm stressed because we're newlyweds and I've never had to deal with this kind of thing before and he and his family are reacting WAY differently than how my family handles death and it's bizarre to me. So I gave in to my chocolate cravings.2 -
rvfamilyfour wrote: »Hi Everyone,
This is my first time here. I am so excited to find another group to help with support and motivation.
SW: 257
CW: 232
GW: 190
My goals:
*Get a bunch of doctors test completed by the end of the month because I was diagnosed with diabetes back in April. I need to have my eyes checked, cholesterol, my blood sugar levels, etc.
*I work from home so I usually cook most of the meals, which I love, but now I have to learn a new way of cooking -Low Carb and Keto. I have tried a few recipes, some good some not so good. My goal this month is to expand my knowledge on cooking and baking in a new way.
*July was a crazy month with vacations and such so my exercise schedule was thrown out the window. August will be spent getting that schedule back on track!
Have a good month everyone.
Lisa
Don't give up on the low carb baking - at first it can suck because textures are different and timing is different...a lot of the low carb recipes use ingredients similar to gluten free recipes and it took me a long time to get used to the textures of the batter/dough and final product. It's getting easier though. Play with recipes to get consistency you're used to.1
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