Women 200lb+, Let's Be Spooktacular This October!!!
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So I have lost about 20 pounds since I started about 2 months ago, partly due to a medical illness.
But at 215, Onederland is in sight! So I am going to do this - it may take until Spring, but I am committed to this goal now.11 -
C/S W:280
GW:160
I want to do everything possible to lose this weight!!8 -
CW 205
GW 180
I'm working hard at trying to get back on the wagon. It's not easy but I'm determined to lose weight.6 -
F/31/5'6"
SW: 274.0 lbs
CW: 230.4 lbs
GW: 140.0 lbs
October Goal: 220 lbs
October goals:
1) 30 minutes cardio 5 days a week.
2) Stay within weekly calorie goal.
3) Strength training 3 times a week.
I'm a mother of 3 trying to get in shape and be a positive role model for my kids. We often do family themed Halloween costumes and this year our theme is The Incredibles! We decided on this in late August and I have been losing steadily since September 1st. I was 245 lbs when I started. I lost a lot of water weight initially which was a good motivator and now I just have to maintain momentum.
I replaced my old broken stationary bike with a new one and the addition of regular exercise has been a great help in dropping weight. I set an aggressive goal for the month but I won't be disappointed if I don't meet it. If I get close that is success in my book. Feel free to add me to your friends list so we can support each other!
10/07:
10/14:
10/21:
10/28:
Total Loss:6 -
Put on my favorite jeans today and they were huge on me! Saggy, baggy elephant huge! Gotta dig my smaller ones out of the back of the closet. 😃13
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Reachbrenda wrote: »First time posting here (I CANNOT figure out how to add friends on this site, help me?!)
SW:223
CW:214
GW: 150
5’8
UPDATE: GW for October: 204 (daily log, start cardio when released by knee surgeon- fingers crossed!)
I am committed to using the site everyday and not self sabotaging when I get under 200 for the 10th time! I’m currently recovering from knee surgery so not doing my typical exercise routine. Would love to connect with some of you.
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I’m a little late to the game this month. It’s been kind of crazy, so my September goals fell a bit short. This is motivating me to get back to it!
SW: 268 November 2018
CW: 197.6
October goal: 192
@Terytha - I can only see my 268 lb self when I look in the mirror. Thing is, at 268, I didn’t realize how large I was. Now I see horrible wrinkled, saggy skin and still see fat. I currently wear an 18 or 20 pants, depending on the cut. They still look so small when I hang them on the hanger. I try to avoid the mirror.
Seriously need to get back in the gym. Nightly walks aren’t getting it done!!
Connie in KY5 -
SW: 288
CW: 237.1
GW: 144
9/30: 237.1
10/07: 233
10/14
10/21
10/28
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SW: 245
GW: 150
9/30: 238
10/6: 237
I'll take the pound! Way to stay on it everyone!3 -
@denjan333 I totally can relate on the exercise and pain associated with it! I joined a gym last week and was very proud of myself for going three times. Someone recommended the recumbent bike as it is easier on knees, back and joints. I was able to complete 30 minutes without much pain. I know it's not a lot but I feel like it is a start for me. I hope to add in some other workouts as I lose weight but I least I am moving more!
I had a rocky first week...ugh! I had done good during the week and then the weekend started with a seafood boil Friday for a birthday. Darn birthdays
I tried to not overeat and tried to resist the desserts, but I was unsuccessful I am not beating myself up about it and just getting back on track. It seems when I ever fall off the wagon, I gain a lot of weight...hoping it is just water gain like my bad week in September.
I also tried new food prep meals last week and I think I need to go back to the basics. I tried something different because I was getting bored but I think they were too high in calories and fat. I went over my calories a couple days but still felt like I wanted to eat. SO back to regular meals this week and hopefully get rid of the pounds I gained.
SW: 276.6
October start weight - 254.2
CW: 258.0
UGW: 160
Goal for October: 248.2
- log everyday - I logged everyday! It really helped me see my meal prep meals were not going to work
- continue to drink min of 64 oz. a day of water - drank 64 - 96 ounces of water everyday
- exercise more - gym 3 - 4 times a week - went 3 times!
- limit alcohol intake - weekends still a problem - still coming up with a plan on this. Going to try a replacement this coming weekend.4 -
SW :211
Cw:207
Gw: 170
I just recently started again last week I’m looking for a buddy (feel free to add me ) so I can stay on track!5 -
I really don't see myself as I am.
I was at the store looking at size 16 jeans and saying to my husband, "these are really small! There's no way." He made me try them. I grabbed my usual 18s as well to save time.
They were too big. The 16s fit perfectly.
I look in the mirror and still see an obese girl. And I am! But the fact is, even if I can't see it, I've gone down 2 shirt sizes and 1 pant size and size 16 jeans are not impossible they are what fits.
This is me too! I needed a new pair of jeans since my 22s were not fitting (too loose) and so I went to the store and grabbed the 20s not thinking that 18s would even be possible. Turns out they were. So excited!4 -
Size 16 is now the average size of a woman in the USA. This may not be ideal and it may be too much weight for many, but you are not obese! Keep up the great efforts!0
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October start weight 101.1kg
October goal weight 99.9kg
30/9 101.1kg
7/10 100.4kg - very pleased with this
Goals
Stay under net calories of 2000 each week - oh so close!! 2020, better than the last two weeks anyway
Snacking 25% of calories or less each week - 27%, better than the last two weeks anyway
Planning the week's meals on a Sunday - yes
Get back to running 3.5km - not yet, but did a bit over 2km
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Feeling good about this week. I know it's only the beginning, but I'm getting good vibes!!! I've already made it to the gym and have planned out some non-gym exercises as well.
I've gotten rid of most of my unhealthy foods, although we did make pumpkin bread and banana nut bread, but I've managed to keep my slices very small!!!
Hope everyone else had a great Monday! 💜3 -
SW: 232.0
GW: 150
9/30: 200.2
10/7: 198.2
10/14:
10/21:
10/28:
My goal for October is 195.
This week I am going to make sure I eat dinner at a decent time and keep drinking lots of water.7 -
I can't have fruit. Started eating bananas and my stomach is messed up again. -_-
I don't know what to eat for breakfast now. I only have a few minutes usually and I don't like to eat most things in the morning. I don't hate eggs but I'm tired of them. 5 -
SW: 263
GW: 165
10/1: 225.8
10/8: 222.2 (-3.6)
October goal: under 220!
new low this morning puts me at 40 lbs lost! super jazzed. 😀 at the start of the year I half-heartedly wrote "lose 20 lbs maybe?" as a new years goal, but didn't actually do anything about it until the end of May. now I've completed 2x that goal. woohoo!
I'm expecting less of a change next week--3.6 is a bit high, but makes sense as the last couple weeks had a slightly lower average of 1.5 lbs/week.8 -
SW: 236.4 (9/8)
CW: 228.5 (10/8)
GW: 225
UGW: 150
10/14
10/21
10/28
Hi everyone! I'm new to MFP and starting late with you this month but excited to have found this group. My goals for the month are:- 96 oz water/day
- strength training 3 days/week
- cardio 4 days/week
- making healthy choices at each meal
I have been doing well and finding my routine over the past few weeks and it feels amazing to be taking back control of my health. My challenges this month are a weekend trip to CO to visit family (hoping increased activity will offset where I may go over) and a 5-day work conference at the end of the month that will involve many eating/drinking events. Normally I would have thrown up my hands and gone with the flow. But I need to figure out a good plan to get through these situations and this challenge will keep me accountable. Suggestions are appreciated!6 -
Welcome Alicia, feel free to add me as a friend!
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Thanks @christymarten - just sent a request!1
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F/31/5'6"
SW: 274.0 lbs
CW: 230.4 lbs
GW: 140.0 lbs
October Goal: 220 lbs
October goals:
1) 30 minutes cardio 5 days a week.
2) Stay within weekly calorie goal.
3) Strength training 3 times a week.
I'm a mother of 3 trying to get in shape and be a positive role model for my kids. We often do family themed Halloween costumes and this year our theme is The Incredibles! We decided on this in late August and I have been losing steadily since September 1st. I was 245 lbs when I started. I lost a lot of water weight initially which was a good motivator and now I just have to maintain momentum.
I replaced my old broken stationary bike with a new one and the addition of regular exercise has been a great help in dropping weight. I set an aggressive goal for the month but I won't be disappointed if I don't meet it. If I get close that is success in my book. Feel free to add me to your friends list so we can support each other!
10/07: 230.2 - a day late but it's better than never.
10/14:
10/21:
10/28:
Total Loss so far: 0.28 -
I can't have fruit. Started eating bananas and my stomach is messed up again. -_-
I don't know what to eat for breakfast now. I only have a few minutes usually and I don't like to eat most things in the morning. I don't hate eggs but I'm tired of them.
I found a recipe in MFP a long time ago for crock pot steel cut oats. You can make a batch way ahead of time and even pre-portion into containers for easy reheating. Add some berries or milk, almond milk, or cinnamon, etc.
I also like the new Kellogg's protein cereal. It's quite filling, low on sugar carbs, and with almond milk a serving is 250 calories. Again, I will pre-measure this and put each serving into a container or baggie so that in the morning I don't have to waste time weighing. If you're a touch over or under on almond milk, it's not the end of the world since a whole cup is only 30 calories. I find that in my bowls, just covering the cereal is equal to one cup.
I hear you on the eggs. They get pretty boring after a while. Have you thought about making them in a different way, a different recipe that you can make ahead, or adding something like cheese, etc?2 -
I can't have fruit. Started eating bananas and my stomach is messed up again. -_-
I don't know what to eat for breakfast now. I only have a few minutes usually and I don't like to eat most things in the morning. I don't hate eggs but I'm tired of them.
I found a recipe in MFP a long time ago for crock pot steel cut oats. You can make a batch way ahead of time and even pre-portion into containers for easy reheating. Add some berries or milk, almond milk, or cinnamon, etc.
I also like the new Kellogg's protein cereal. It's quite filling, low on sugar carbs, and with almond milk a serving is 250 calories. Again, I will pre-measure this and put each serving into a container or baggie so that in the morning I don't have to waste time weighing. If you're a touch over or under on almond milk, it's not the end of the world since a whole cup is only 30 calories. I find that in my bowls, just covering the cereal is equal to one cup.
I hear you on the eggs. They get pretty boring after a while. Have you thought about making them in a different way, a different recipe that you can make ahead, or adding something like cheese, etc?
I don't have a crockpot. I also hate oats. And almond milk makes me gag. Like I said, I'm pretty picky.
I make egg sandwiches most mornings. I have those things that make little egg patties. I just get tired. Maybe I'll try hardboiled again.5 -
@Terytha you can literally have anything you want for breakfast. There is no human rule that you must have “breakfast” food. When I worked with a personal trainer, I had lamb and broccoli for breakfast. Why limit yourself to one kind of food?
Because I don't have time or calories or the stomach for most stuff. I have 15 minutes, and I allocate most of my calories for dinner, the time of day that the smell of food doesn't make me feel pukey.
I can just barely tolerate a little bland food and a coffee in the morning.0 -
SW (October 1) 208.8
CW 204.6
GW October 200.8
GW 165 (Once I get there I'll decide if I want to actually be within a healthy BMI range, which means I'd have to go a bit lower...we shall see)
10/7: 208.2 Wow...I was down 5 pounds on Saturday and am now back up. I'm happy with the 1/2 pound, though. That's the direction I want to be going! I need to keep focused on the month goal (which may have been too ambitious...) instead of looking at UGW...right now that seems SO far away and is a little discouraging. However, if I look at like I'm gaining a whole new set of skills I feel better about it.
PS: I grilled salmon last night for the first time and am feeling like a domestic goddess! 10 -
Had a really good first week of October! On the 1st of this month I did lower my calorie intake by 100 a day (so 700 weekly) because I've been tracking my monthly losses and noticed the numbers slowing down just a bit more than I'm ready for at this point in my journey. I'm not even halfway through yet! So it was exciting to see such immediate payoff.
Start weight: 397.7
October start weight: 322.1
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Oct 9th: 317.9
October goal: 3129 -
Down over a pound today after two weeks of nada. 218 even.
Still hoping to get close to 210 by the end of the month but I'll be happy with 215 at this rate.10 -
SW: 238.9 (2016)
October 1: 208.6
October 8: 207.2
October 31 goal: 199.9
GW: 160.0
A loss is a loss!5
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