Women 200lb+, Let's Double Down This December!!!
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@shorepine, you rock! Congratulations on hitting 30 days. Running a 10 minute mile is incredible! I'm so glad you are feeling powerful. It's a great feeling!5
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@shorepine I’m only just (re)started so I’m looking at all the other signs besides my scale to tell me I’m doing well. I am still in the phase where you just try to avoid the world at all costs so you don’t slip up because the temptation is so hard to deny. I had gastric sleeve nearly 5 years ago and it’s only a tool. I gained half the weight I lost just by snacking and eating all the wrong foods. Of course, all the foods I like are wrong. By following the bariatric diet the past week I can tell my stomach has shrank back down. It doesn’t take the cravings away though. It doesn’t take temptation away. Now that I’m almost 5 years out my metabolism has adjusted as well so my weight loss isn’t nearly as great as when I first had the surgery either. It makes me feel ashamed of myself.10
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@shorepine way to go avoiding those unnecessary calories! Lately I have been having a hard time saying no so reading this was very motivating
@Terytha sounds like you are going through it, so sorry that is has been so rough. I hope things get better soon.
@mmccloy12 Sounds like we have the same relationship with the weekend. This month has just been so hard and this weekend I have my sister and nieces birthdays. I need to find the balance of enjoying myself and attending events but not going crazy with the food and alcohol.
@torihudson6 I really love the idea of AM workouts! I am actually an early bird so it would work out great! Just need to do it...You're on a roll, keep it up!
I was able to complete Hike #38 on Monday after work, but I was out of work Tuesday with tummy issues. I'm not sure if its IBS or something else, but I have been tummy issues pretty frequently the last 2-3 years. I haven't pinpointed what is the irritant but am going to talk to my doctor about doing an endoscopy to see if they can give me any additional info. I also have eaten like poop the last few days so maybe thats also why, my body is reacting to my poor eating after I had been good for a month.
The best thing about this community is you can be gone like I have been for a few days and feel like you've completely fallen off the wagon. In returning, I see that everyone is still working hard and that is motivating. Thank you all for being so supportive
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@Aerohead21 I had the same surgery almost 3 years ago (will be 3 in May) and, while I didn't lose all the weight they said I could, I have managed to only put back on 15 pounds from my lowest. I plateaued myself so I could try to get pregnant and I'm regretting that. I wish I had kept going while trying to get pregnant. That said, I did lose over 100 pounds due to the tool so I know I can use it again. I focus on protein and veggies before fruit and the occasional sugar free dessert. I hear you on snacking and eating the wrong foods. I've struggled too. The important thing is to remember what it took to get you there before and focus on that.
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@Terytha I am so sorry you are dealing with so much stress right now. Financial setbacks are real. Cruel and hateful people are there but if they're toxic, they need to be removed from your life. Life sucks sometimes. But there is hope, there is good, and there is joy out there. More than that, it's within you if you don't let the outside world suck you into a downwards spiral. I used to wake up every morning with intense anger at my husband and found myself running the same dialog in my head all day long. I know I must confront issues that haven't been dealt with but I also know I can't live with that anger. It's hurting me, no one else. So I started listening to health podcasts so I could focus on me and escape my perception of my reality for awhile. I listen to them in the car, when I'm cooking or cleaning, when I'm sewing, any time I can wear headphones. The Model Health Show and Leveling Up with Natalie Jill are my favortites but there are others just as good. The Chalene Show is good, too. They are so positive and uplifting. I don't know if that kind of thing would be helpful or not, but my heart goes out to you and I had to share what's helped me through difficult times. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable. It helps me and others know we are not alone. Others care, and there really is good in the world. You deserve to find it in yours.8
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@Aerohead21 Thank you for your honesty! It's easy to focus on one failure and feel ashamed of it. You are doing so well, though, and I hope you focus on that instead. For example, you are seeking help, you are here (yay!), you are taking your meds, you followed the diet you know works for a week, and more. So many successes!!! I loved when you said "WHEN I break this illnes..." instead of "IF". It will happen because you know you will make it happen and are taking the steps needed to get there. Something that has helped me (in addition to podcasts, see post above) has been to get up and first thing go to Instagram. I just discovered it about 6 months ago (yeah, I'm pretty age-advanced...nice way of saying OLD!) and it has seriously changed my life. I only listen to positive messages and that sets me up for a positive day. I like Mel Robbins and Goalcast especially, but I also follow quilting, birds, travel, and photography because they're all things I love. I have more control on Instagram than Facebook so I've moved in that direction and am much happier because of it. I hope you can find the trigger you need to set yourself up for some positive in your day first thing in the morning. You are really doing great in so many ways 7
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I wish I could remove the toxic hateful people in my life but in this case, it's the government. Who is cutting husband's wages by 7%, stealing his pension, slashing benefits and increasing the cost of just about everything. While everyone cheers because we should stick it to the overpaid fat cats, apparently. He makes significantly less than I do and I do meh.
On top of that our phone bill is double since we had to spend unplanned time in the US for stuff. Roaming fees. -_-
I just really wish it was Christmas already.9 -
Well today felt like a good day overall. I had an appt, so grabbed a bagel to go. At the appt, the person said, oh you are fine eat your dinner while we chat. Kind of hit me that the reality is that a bagel - 1 bagel with cream cheese (not a lot of cream cheese really is dinner. meals are honestly 1/4 the size cals that I was eating. No wonder I got bigger (I didn’t eat sugar drinks,,,,so all food over consumption). Hopefully continued downward trend through Dec. I desperately want to get into 180s to feel like I’ve made any progress this winter, but it will probably take me til end of Jan....I don’t felt like I overate and I worked out. Tomorrow is a work catered event and I am obligated to go...I will proceed with caution.9
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Today was the third day in a row that I worked out. It's not easy to get started, and once I do I keep looking at my watch but I feel so good when I'm done. My muscles feel looser especially my shoulders and neck. I'm going to see how many days I can string together. ✨✨✨11
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Home and back to my routine. I didn't get in any exercise Tues or Wed. Tues between travel and hospital I was out a little over 13hrs. By the time we got checked in that night and went back out to pick up some food it was time to crash. Yesterday was 12hrs of drs and travel. We got home about 7pm and I crashed again. Next week will only be one day of the same without any overnight stay. Momma's bladder was now 70% tumors but the dr removed 50% of that. What/if can be done is still up in the air until after next week when the lymph nodes around her lung will be biopsied. Things would be much easier if she still had both kidneys. So as usual of late we are still in limbo.
Food wise my choices for supper could have been much better health wise but I was under calories. I really enjoyed Loveless Cafe and will have my left over chicken fried steak today. I probably could have eaten all of it yesterday but opted to eat about half and bring the rest home. Hitting the elliptical felt great this morning. Tomorrow is weighin and I expect to be up. My water intake was horrible because I didn't want to be stopping a lot or having to run to bathroom during waiting room etc plus sodium intake wasn't good. Will catch up on everyone in a bit.11 -
Good morning. For the past year I have been doing a moderate carb and protein ketosis diet. I have lost 30 pounds but should have lost 100. It was very difficult because I have BED and restrictions cause it to be worse. But I tried my best and did ok. I lost some weight and I’m happy. Today I starting with map to help me be more accountable and find support. I think that was a big issue for me. I had a health coach but she rarely answered my texts and really only cared about the commission I think. So I’m excited to start a new plan and start with map. I just wanted to say hello and good morning. I hope everyone has a great day!9
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Height: 5'6"
SW: 236.4 (9/8)
11/27: 212.9
11/30: 213.3
12/4: 211.7
12/11: 209.8
12/18:
12/25:
12/31:
Dec Goal: 206
December Goals:
- Cardio 5 times a week (1 of 5)
- Strength 4 times a week (0 of 4)
- Water 96 oz (avg 80)
- Increase protein to 80 grams/day (avg 45)
- Meditation 3 times a week (0 of 3)
- Continue intermittent fasting at 8/16 (5 of 7)
I did better than I thought I would this past week, especially looking back at my non-scale accomplishments (that is two weeks in a row where I have failed to do much). The week was a bit crazy with work travel, holiday parties, and other stresses. I still have a few events but will have some time off at the end of the month, so I am looking forward to regrouping and getting back to it.
A few people have posted about working real life into weight loss plans, and I can completely relate. I am finding I would prefer to be pretty strict on regular days with no obligations so I can let loose a bit on days where I do have social or family events without stressing about it too much. For those wondering, they didn't have maple crepes at the dessert station, which was devastating even though I planned to only have one, haha.
Big hugs going out to everyone who is struggling. The fact that you find yourself back here means you haven't given up even if you needed a little break. This group isn't going anywhere!! Also I am so impressed to see all of the coping strategies you are working with. Thank you all for being so real and authentic and sharing so much. We are all supporting you. And to those of you who are crushing your goals this month, you inspire me when I am distracted and wandering. Knowing that you all have been having amazing workouts and progress these past few weeks reminds me to get my bum back out there!8 -
@shorepine Great job on avoiding those sweets! We got this! You're right. Sweets are so abundant they aren't that special anymore. I might let myself have something sweet when I have my first IVF shot and then when I have my last shot. Might as well bookend the crappy part with something special? I might change up my "treat" to baked banana chips. I found BARE baked banana cinnamon chips that are amazing and taste like banana bread. Might just work for me!7
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@IsETHome half the battle is knowing where the battlefield is going to be (IE your work catered party). Focus on veggies and protein and you'll make it through!
@nlbsnb WOOHOO 3 days in a row is the start of a streak!
@bluffgirl67 Hope today wasn't too bad for weighing in. I have found that when I drink more I have a better weigh in. I also don't drink less than 30 minutes after eating and 15 minutes before eating. So I find myself drinking something when I have a food craving and forcing myself to wait that 15 minutes and usually that craving passes and my fluid intake is up. It's hard when traveling because you don't want to stop to pee.5 -
@heisterman2 I'm also trying to avoid those celebration calories this month! So far so good. I've turned down cookies, pie and carrot cake at work so far this past week. Normally I'd want to eat them all.
@Shellys_Start Welcome! I'm a little late to the thread too.
@RavenStCloud Moving 3 times in the span of two years was part of the reason I gained back a lot of my weight. Hopefully you can establish a routine next week once you're more settled. I would hate to not have control over what I eat for lunch. Hopefully the kiddos generally get healthy stuff you can eat too.
@sweetirish Congrats on your weight loss this week! Next weekend my house will be a cookie baking factory and I'm going to have to resist sampling too. I might take your idea and not allow myself to have anything at all until I'm done so I can portion it out.
@shorepine Congrats on the mfp anniversary and fantastic month of weight loss! And hooray for breaking the 10 minute mile. Even at my lightest weight, 10 minute miles were so hard! It must be a thrill! :-)
@Aerohead21 Don't beat yourself up for getting off track. It's very easy to do. At least your taking some great steps to get toward your goal again.
@IsETHome Sounds like you've made some great mental progress. The weight stuff is sure to follow! Good luck with the work event!
@nebslp *High Five!* For the workouts!
@bluffgirl67 What an exhausting time this week must have been! Great job making good choices for yourself. Wishing your family the best!
@mfpphoenixx I also didn't lose as much weight as I thought I would this year. Here's to keeping better track of our food and exercise!
@aliciap0116 Thanks for being so supportive on this thread and congrats on your healthy choices with everything going on.
So far so good this week for me! I've added back in my lunch walks and got an extra morning kickboxing workout this morning before work. Today I'm going out to lunch with co-workers for a birthday. I will be getting a pulled pork sandwich, so I planned out all my snacks, breakfast and dinner to account for the calories that will be. So far I've been staying away from the ever-present candy and cookies surrounding me at the office. I don't weigh in every week because it stresses me out, but I'm looking forward to my weigh in at the end of the month.8 -
Low carb sweet recipe I like: coconut wrap, banana, pb, and honey. Delicious and filling.5
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I say low carb...it’s not exactly keto with the honey and banana but the ingredients are better choices.2
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I never heard of coconut wraps before, so I had to google them. I love wraps, but the calories in flour tortillas! This looks like a tasty alternative. Thanks for the tip!2
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11/29: 263.5
12/5: 258
12/12: 261.5
I knew I would be up a little bit because I have been eating some sodium heavy foods and I am definitely sore from my last strength training class. I am approaching that time of the month unfortunately and I retain soooo much water. I am just going to keep doing what I am doing and trying to eat less sodium heavy foods.
I need to work on hitting the gym 3x a week, I did 3x this week, but that has been the only time so far in December. I am also trying to get better at drinking more water to help combat some of those water retention issues. I am hoping to stay on track this upcoming week, but it will be finals week and I will be working extra hours at both of my jobs. I am already feeling the stress, so I am doing my best not to turn to food.
@aliciap0116 go you! You are killing it so far this month.
@bluffgirl67, you are doing amazing staying on track as best you can with everything going on. Kudos to you.
@Terytha, sorry everything seems to be hitting you all at once, I hope it gets better soon.
@sharpdust, great job on hike #38, that's awesome! Sorry to hear about the stomach issues, I have a chronic stomach disease that they have never been able to name so I understand how hindering that pain can be. I hope the doctors are able to find you some answers.
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