Women 200lb+, Let's Have an Amazing August!!!

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  • theskyereport3
    theskyereport3 Posts: 7 Member
    Hello I go by the name Skye. :D My SW: 223 pounds, My current weight is 210, my goal weight is 125. I know that I can do this and I am really motivated. It is so nice to be a member of a group like this. ;) I know we will make it up the hill togther obe step at a time....blessings!!! o:)o:)o:)
  • IsETHome
    IsETHome Posts: 386 Member
    edited August 2019

    HW 242 (June 2018)
    CW 198.8-203 (July 2019) - 202 as of this am. (5 lbs less than my July 01 weigh-in)
    GW for August is 194

    August Goals: Work on stress management which can be a trigger for eating, continue to log, check in with nutrition coach.
    10 day mini boot camp 05 August to 15 August - means uptick in workouts each week and significantly increasing my seafood substitution, and more veggies, being on the lower end of calories in my range. Complete at least one marathon water jogging session by 18 August (3 hours).
    Increase early to bed nights on Tues and Thursdays.
    Try not to get emotionally hijacked and control what I can control.

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    August Update:
    HW 242 (June 2018)
    CW 197-199 - 197 this am. (5lbs less than my August 01 weigh-in)
    GW for August was not met, but is trending downward slowly and I'm in Onederland, so I will take the win.
    Did not do the mini bootcamp or the marathon because August was an extraordinarily difficult month because of family member issues that I had to deal with. I did get emotionally hijacked - and it was somewhat unavoidable, so I've decided to focus on response and recovery from hijacking...I have a weekly health-coach call, and have been sticking with that.
    Total Weight Loss is 45 lbs since June 2018, and 39 lbs since I started in November 2018. This month my colleagues started noticing and commenting ((GRIN))

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  • amkita
    amkita Posts: 183 Member
    SW: 263
    SW August: 242.3
    CW: 232.8
    GW: 180 (maybe less?)

    one last update for the month, since I reached 30 lbs lost overall! woohoo! it's crazy that this weightless thing is working. why didn't I do this sooner? :/

    down 9.5 lbs for the month, which is slightly above my 2 lbs/week goal, but it's roughly 1%/week so I'm not worried.

    August has been great for bike riding! I've got some fun routes planned for the weekend and I've been loving my new bike. here's to September being a great month for everyone!
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    NanLose80 wrote: »
    perica786 wrote: »
    So does anyone else here struggle with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) and is trying to heal it through diet and exercise?
    May May I ask what the symptoms are of this?

    Generally, there are no symptoms, it is discovered through testing. The testing is often done for diabetics on an annual basism However, the reason I had the testing done when I did was because I was complaining about a slight ache in the liver area. Turns out, that is probably due to an unrelated cyst found during my ultrasound.

    I was diagnosed in February, and as of this week my liver function tests are normal. Honestly, that is only about 3 months of working on diet AND exercise, as I hurt my back around the time of diagnosis and ate fast food and slept all day for awhile. I am only a couple of pounds into the obese category now and have my blood sugar under control, as well.

    My diet is quite low carb, but the carbs I choose are full of fiber. Although my daily diet looks a lot like keto, I am not strict about it. As a diabetic, I let my fasting blood sugar numbers decide how strict. If a night out sends my fasting blood sugar above 100, I eat keto for a few days, but as soon as it is under control, I eat slightly higher carb levels.

    I consider exercise an integral part of my treatment plan. I started out with a goal to do 20 minutes a day, and recently upped that to 30 minutes a day. Honestly, I often get 60-90 minutes in. Even on yoga days, I do some cardio.
  • Smiles1952
    Smiles1952 Posts: 49 Member
    Hi everyone. This is my first time participating with your group.

    SW: 244 6/18/19
    CW: 230
    GW: 160

    My short term goals:

    Do not obsess over the scale. Weigh on Monday morning only! Enjoy the non scale victories (NSV).
    Log my food daily.
    Aerobic exercise 5 times a week and reformer pilates 2 times per week.
    Weigh 225 by August 31.

    August 15 - 226
    August 20 - 224
    August 30 - 223

    August was a challenge with a good ending. I met my goal plus a couple of pounds. I had a week trip to Spain and a lovely wedding. I am still obsessing over the scale, I logged my food daily, did aerobic exercise 5 times a week, reformer pilates 1-2 times per week. I have now lost over 20 lbs and feel so much better. I did so much walking in Spain without pain or slowing up my husband. I can go up/down stairs without holding onto the banister. 2 month ago I would pull my self up.

    I greatly appreciated this challenge. It kept me accountable and is nice to look back at my progress.
  • gunnigal
    gunnigal Posts: 8 Member
    SW: 241
    CW: 227.4
    GW: 200

    I have been doing this since July and managed to lose a grand total of 2.5 pounds in August. This is more than a little disappointing, but I am trying not to get discouraged. It's always been hard for me to lose weight because I'm an emotional eater, and this month has been very emotional. I'm just trying to power through, but any support or encouragement would be appreciated.

    Monday will be my 10 year anniversary with my husband, and when we met I was 198. He is still attracted to me, but I miss my old body. I've had a baby since then, plus I'm nearly 40, and I am struggling. Still, I guess 2.5 pounds is better than nothing?
  • RavenStCloud
    RavenStCloud Posts: 366 Member
    Hi, everyone. I've just posted next month's group in the Motivation and Support forum:

    🍁🍂🍁Women 200lb+, Let's Soar This September!!!🍂🍁🍂

    Hope to see you all over there!
  • lnov530
    lnov530 Posts: 53 Member
    Ultimate Starting Weight: 285
    August starting weight: 261.8
    August Goal Weight: 255
    Current weight: 258.4
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 150

    Weigh in day Fridays
    8/2 261.8
    8/9 260.0
    8/16 260.0
    8/23 258.4
    8/30 256.8

    Almost made it. Heading over to join the September group.
  • JMNagain
    JMNagain Posts: 121 Member
    Hi all, been away for the last few weeks so haven't contributed much. Will try harder in September! Just caught up though, well done to everyone who lost. Here's my summary:

    SW:217.8
    CW:210.6
    August goal: lose 8 lb -nearly made it, not bad as was on holiday.
    Long term goal: lose 50lb - still stands.
  • inky92
    inky92 Posts: 18 Member
    inky92 wrote: »
    SW 234 (April 2019)
    CW 213
    GW (mini goal) 199
    GW (eventual) 175

    Joining for a bit of accountability so my birthday doesn't turn into a month of unhealthy food and drink like it usually does. I feel I've had a good few months and really don't want to mess it up.

    Couple of goals for August:
    * continue to log every day
    * 3/4 workouts per week
    * take the stairs at least once every day at work
    * don't go overboard on the prosecco!

    Had a bit of a blip mid month - my birthday, plus my sisters birthday, plus a week of socialising at various different pubs meant I put 2lb on. But I've had my last weigh in of August and am 208lb - down 5lb total for August. Very happy with that.

    Took the stairs at work every day (did have a week off work though!) - I still hate it, but I'm starting to get to the point where I'm not completely a puddle of sweat at the third floor!

    Here's to September!
  • davisagolding
    davisagolding Posts: 60 Member
    Ok I made the 5 pds off. Woohoo 🎉🎉🥇 now I am on 5 a month plan on the Fall Challenge. This has been a great thread. Anyone is welcome to message me. Hugs to you all. We can do it.

    Original starting weight -240
    August starting weight -240
    August goal -235
    Ultimate goal -145

    1st -240
    10th- 234
    17th- 235
    24th- 232
    31st- 235 FINAL

    Total loss for August ... -5
  • aragalen
    aragalen Posts: 18 Member
    aragalen wrote: »
    aragalen wrote: »
    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 :smiley: 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!

    Final weight for the month: 205 lbs. Not quite where I wanted to be but at least my weight is still going down :) 3 lbs. lost is not bad!! Looking forward to next month...
  • MySlimGoals
    MySlimGoals Posts: 754 Member
    edited August 2019
    Started on the 6th of August. I live in London, UK.

    SW: 121.7kg/268.3lb
    CW: 116.7kg/257.2lb
    GW: 113kg/249lb
    Ultimate GW: 65kg/143lb

    Loss so far: 5kg/11lb
    Height: 168cm (5'6")

    I am happy that I lost 5kg (11lb). I didn't really know where to put my goal for August so I overestimated a bit. Next month I hope to lose another 5kg (11lb).

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