Women 200lb+, Let's Make No Excuses This November!!!

SW 262.8
CW 215.
UGW 140.0

11/8 211.0
11/15 212.8
11/22
11/29

Weekly Goals
- go to bed before I get super drowsy 6/7 days
- get at least 8500 steps a day 6/7 days
- do a YouTube workout video x 2 a week 0/7 days
- Log everything ✔️


This week hasn’t been stellar. I went over my calories 3 days but my 7 day average was in a deficit. I very unwisely to eat pepperoni sticks before bed last night. I am so salt sensitive. So it was no shock when my weight was up this morning.

I apologize for not being more active in the group. I have been feeling a little down this week and have had to force myself to do things. With all the medication changes I have gone through the last few months I think my body is trying to find a new normal.

April start weight: 397.7
November start weight: 310.8
November goal: 300
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11/8 - 308.6
11/15 - 308.6

Exactly the same weight, even to the .6, but considering the numbers I was seeing during the week in between, I'll take it. Awful amounts of stress this week, I hit a really unstable place on Wednesday. Work stress combined with seasonal affective disorder (on top of a baseline of clinical depression and bipolar, hoo boy) and created some kind of super monster that made me feel very unwell, mentally. I resisted stress-eating/over-eating for 4 days, but did end up going 1300 calories over yesterday, so seeing last week's number on the scale this morning was fine. I think I still made progress, I just won't see it until my stress levels go down a bit.

On a positive note, I definitely feel like my stomach area is a bit more "deflated" this week, it feels much squashier and just more empty than previously. I ordered the next size down in pants, a size 22-24, and they fit! Not in a way that I'd wear out of the house unless it was laundry day, but they're ready and waiting for when I get there! Also, yesterday I had 4 separate coworkers tell me how good I was looking, so that was a really nice boost. I had stolen one of my husband's sweaters to wear and it was a bit more fitted than my usual clothing, which I why I think so many people commented all the same day!

@sharpdust - yes to the walk keeping you focused! I think getting my workout accomplished made me feel more in control. I had two glasses of wine and only one bite of the various cheeses they had out during the cocktail hour.

Enjoy the wedding! I think taking some mental pauses prior to eating really helped me in practicing moderation while still enjoying myself.

@bluffgirl67 - oh, I'm sorry the news about your mom isn't better! Hopefully there will be some treatment options to provide some relief.

Got my mini-whoosh finally.

SW: 272
Nov. SW: 214
CW: 210.6

I'm almost in the last set of 10s! Countdown to onederland starts here.

After that, rather than any specific weight, its just a matter of hitting a size and body shape where I'm comfortable. I still think BMI is more like BS so to heck with that. I want to be happy, not a number.

First thank you all for the kind thoughts and prayers for Momma. It means a lot. Second is I gotta book coming...sorry.

@Terytha Even if you don't hit the goal weight for the month you're losing. That is the important thing. This month has thrown a lot at you but you've been strong and kept pushing forward. Onederland is just up ahead.

@gonna_reach_the_goal33 Losing almost 50lbs is a great accomplishment. Think about all the focus and determination you put into doing that. I know you can get over the plateau by following all the principles you've
been doing. Keep at it

@amlundie Did you take measurements when starting? I did mine but it was a couple of weeks in. Those along with picture progressions, and the way clothes are fitting can be inspiring when it seems like the scales are slow to move.

@amkita The bike scavenger hunt sounds like fun. Maybe adding in the strength exercises will help you not miss the biking so much with winter setting in. Plus just think about how working the leg muscles with help with your bike routine.

@aliciap0116 Your zucchini recipe sounds yummy. I tried something with zucchini a few years ago but didn't like it. I think I would like this though so will pick some up when I go shopping and give it a go. Yep, let the mini bender go and chugga chugga back on track.

@IsETHome Great news on your liver tests!

@shorepine Jump on in! We are all here for the same reason. I've found laying my stats out for all to see was not only freeing but made accountability easier for me. The group really is great for support and encouragement. Good job on not letting the candy whispers get to you. I read the forums in times like that too.

@torihudson6 Eating when depressed is easy so great job on using exercise instead of food to help with stress. Scales might not move but clothes don't lie.

@mmccloy12 Seeing this as not just losing weight but making lifestyle changes is how I'm approaching it too. If what I'm doing isn't something I can do forever then the weight will just come back. Getting up early can be your special me time. Once your workout is finished give yourself a high five and face the day knowing you did something good for your health.

@sharpdust Whoop Whoop 34 done!! Hope you are having a great time at the wedding.

@lindamtuck2018 Sometimes we all have to go insular for a bit. Once your body adjusts to all the med changes that will help in many areas. Even if you don't really feel like posting just check in to read. I've found that reading various threads even without posting in them keeps me motivated and gives me ideas.

@stefsc1 For the week you had I think only going over once isn't bad. You are doing great and it shows up in your new pants size and in the compliments from your coworkers. Hard work is paying off and hopefully next week will be an easier one for you.

@KeriA You made great strides on your goals this week! Seeing you and others with weekly goals has me thinking I may try a few of those next month.

Whew all caught up I think. Happy Weekend!

SW 310.0 - Nov. 1st
CW 299.2 today,

Week 0 - 11/01/2019 - 310.0 lbs
Week 1 - 11/08/2019 - 306.0 lbs (-4.0)
Week 2 - 11/15/2019 - 301.4 lbs (-8.6)
Week 3 - 11/22/2019 -
Week 4 - 11/29/2019 - Happy Thanksgiving and Birthday
Week 5 - 12/06/2019 -
Week 6 - 12/15/2019 -
Week 7 - 12/22/2019 -
Week 8 - 12/29/2019 - Merry Christmas

Week 2: Made my calorie goals, made it to gym 3 days again this week + one at home workout. Fighting a sore knee on one side, sore ankle and foot on the other, which is not a new thing, but a cluster of chronic injuries that is tweeking a bit at the increased activity. Working on finding comparable activities that area knee friendly. Still committed to logging every day, everything, and making my 3 scheduled gym visits, 2 group, 1 one-on-one. Today's group was so tough for me, but I survived.



As of this morning, I dipped below 300 for the first time. I know it's going to bounce back up tomorrow, that's my pattern following workout days, but today is was under 300 so I dub myself a white belt. Totally cheesey, but I figure each 10 pounds should earn me a new color of belt, so here's to white!