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Women 200lb+, Let's Jump-Start This January!!!
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Yay the Jan thread is already hopping!!! Ok so here’s my stats for Jan:
5’6
283 lb SW
202 lb CW
140 lb GW
I’m working with a doctor and I see him 1/3 for an update on next steps. I’ve been really strict on my diet with only two reward days (Xmas and my anniversary which was yesterday - NYE). I worry I’m too strict but I also worry that if I’m not strict I can’t manage the diet. It’s kind of like all or nothing. I had the gastric sleeve 5 years ago and lost a total of 100 lbs but gained 50 back (proof it’s just a tool and if you don’t do the work you can gain it back). Ultimately, I don’t want to get sick again. I had diabetes and high blood pressure. I’ve kept it under control by managing my weight and have taken it for granted that my surgery would help me control it. Gaining weight back concerned me that I’d get sick again if I didn’t get back on track and control myself.
Here’s to a successful January
my personal goal remains the same until my doctor tells me otherwise. 1 lb a week @ 4 weeks = 4 lbs 13 -
@Aerohead21 Happy Anniversary 🎉🎊! Your doing a great job!3
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Thank you 😊 you’ve done really well yourself!!4
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@mmdeveau you always have something insightful to say. Now that you've quoted John Tierney, one of my favorite NYT columnists, you've won my heart.
You are so right about willpower only going so far. A good book on this subject is called Change Anything. Its by the same group of sociologists who wrote Crucial Conversations. The premise is that people who make big changes in their life don't have more willpower. Those who relapse aren't weaker than those who don't. It's not force of will. It's about employing outside forces to your advantage to secure your success, minimizing external forces that are working against you. Using MFP and posting on this community group is one way I employ outside forces to help cement my own success. Or as Hillary wrote, "it takes a village"
My fingers are crossed for you with the Broad Street run!9 -
Good morning everyone- I am new to this thread and I am glad I found you.
What an inspiring group.
Age:54
Height:5'7"
SW: 238.8 lbs.
GW: 160 lbs.
2018 and 2019 have been horrible years for me and I am glad they are in the rear view mirror, although I am still dealing with grief and loss. Probably not very well either.
But I need to move forward, for my sanity and health.
Health, physically, mentally & emotionally is paramount now.
I've said it before, and vowed to make changes but they never stuck. I didn't DO anything about it.
I liked reading your goals and plans for the coming year. They are very inspiring. Warning: this might be long and rambling.
My plans:- Meal planning- this is our biggest downfall. Not planning our meals, particularly dinner, makes us spend more $$ on groceries and eating out. It also leads to poor eating choices, which do nothing to help me lose weight. I am apt to blame others for this lack of planning (I live with my 25 year old son and my boyfriend of 15 years) but its me. Yes, they could help me and be more engaged but ultimately its just an excuse. I CAN and WILL meal plan. If they don't like what I cooked, too bloody bad.
- Budgeting- for those that want to get a handle on finances or get yourself out of debt, I highly recommend YNAB (You Need a Budget). Its a zero based budget and its the bomb. I increased my net worth significantly in 2019. It also lets you look back at what you spent your $$ on and I am shocked at the amount we spend on food and dining out. We also throw far too much food away. This stops now. We also went through a huge renovation on our house that took 2.5 months to complete so that was very expensive, needless to say. I want to replenish my savings account and be a lot more mindful of what I spend money on this year.
- Exercise- I don't do any and I need to. Walking-such a simple thing and so good for not only my body but my mind. I just need to MOVE. I need to get up from my desk at the office and go for a walk. Same once I get home. I am the Queen of excuses. I have some cardiac issues and you'd think I'd clue in and move my body. UGH.
- I want to be kinder, not stress as much as I do about work and stupid things, I want to see my friends more, go out more, be kinder to my partner, be happier, enjoy life more. Life is so very fragile and precious.
I hope I can get to know you all this year.
Thanks for including new members.
Happy New Year!
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Hi! Happy New Year!
I saw the December thread near the end so I'm new.
I got my stats today at the gym (leg day). I've been going for over a year but slacked off from August due to illness. I have surgery in March which I'd like to lose for and a festival in June. I ran a half marathon in October which due to zilch training from August was a poor 2:46. I'd like to improve it this October.
My goals this month:
To lose 14lbs
Eat within my macros with 1 'cheat meal' on the 30th when we go to a gig
Lift heavy
Improve my 5K time
Get to the gym 5 days a week
Do at least 1 outdoor run a week
Lose some inches (or at least a cm or two 😂)
x Kayla x
HW: 266lbs
Current Stats:
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I will be restarting my journey on Jan. 5th
SW: 265
GW 140
My plan is to go back on keto ....walk at least 30 minutes a day (will see how I feel since I am still recovering from 2 fractures in my foot) Wishing everyone the very best on their journey's ..Happy New Year15 -
My goal right now is to change my relationship with food. I recently was put on medication for extreme anxiety and depression. I'm also starting to see a counselor next week. Both of these are steps in the right direction. Obviously seeing a change on the scale would be huge but I really need to change my mindset and get healthy emotionally or any change I make on the scale won't last.
My mom's solution is "just stop eating". I'm 50 years old and not sure why I didn't think of that🤦
I'm looking for support and accountability from other women. I'm going to take this one day at a time and more than likely one moment at a time.
My goal for tomorrow is to not eat because of my emotions.
Height 5'3
CW 27315 -
Hi everyone! Happy New Year!
I've been reading these threads for a couple of months and finally decided to join in. This seems to be a very kind and supportive group.
Highest weight: 435 (11/1/18)--lost 50 lbs. by the end of 2018 but got off track and gained back almost 31 lbs.
SW: 415.8 (4/17/19)
1/1: 297.6--finally made it out of the 300s!
1/8:
1/15:
1/22:
1/29:
1/31:
Jan. GW: 287.6
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Non-scale goals for January:
- continue cardio (recumbent exercise bike) 5 times a week and increase the resistance level at least weekly
- continue doing short walking videos 5 times a week (I currently use a cane when walking and would like to build strength and better balance so I can try to stop using it, providing my bad knee continues to improve with additional weight loss.)
- continue strength training 2 times a week
- start doing some yoga before the end of the month--plan to start with chair yoga as I don't think I could get up off the floor doing regular yoga!
- work on my sleep schedule--I think I would feel better rested if I had some kind of consistency with my schedule. Time to work on this to see if it really makes a difference.
My main goal for 2020 is to get a bike this summer. I hope to be fit enough and a bit lighter so I can ride some of the bike paths available here in our area. I'd also like to be able to do some short hikes this summer. We'll have to see where I am fitness-wise when summer gets here. I guess I should be thankful that I have all winter to continue to work on my fitness!
Good luck to you all with your goals and plans for 2020!14 -
Hi all! I've used MyFitnessPal on and off for years, but I've always focused on exercise and not diet. Mainly just fewer calories and that's it. No nutrient... This year, I've decided to try keto! I'd love any tips or tricks anyone may have as I'm new to this.
Age: 31
OG Weight: 223
Current Weight: 212
Goal Weight: 150
Hope to be friends so we can support each other!8 -
Hey everyone new to this thread! Having people around the same weight ill be nice to go through the journey with
Sw: 270 pounds
Cw: 265
Gw:135
My January Goals:
1. Lose 5 pounds.
2. Track my food better
3. Not eat the sweets at work (I work in a donut shop)
4. Cut down on my pop intake
I started my journey this time last year, I lost 20 pounds. Then gained 15 back. I am hoping 2020 will be a better year for me. I needs to get myself back.16 -
SW: 263
GW: 130
Small Goal: 220 by April 1, 2020
I'm going to work hard this year! I lost 21 pounds last year, but then life hit like a freight train.
Overall goals:
- Work toward healthier eating since I gravitate toward quick meals and unhealthy options since I'm constantly running places (work, taking my mom to appointments...)
- Actually make time to exercise every day, even if it's quick.
- Finally finish that novel!15 -
SW: 266lbs
CW: 263.4lbs
Height: 5'6
Happy New Year,
I joined the group in November and liked it but the end of November on got a bit hectic. I started reading some of the posts last week and decided to join in again in January. Yesterday my weight was 262.8 so I am going down again. I vary a lot daily so it is the trend I have to look at.
My January Weekly Goals are:
1. Continue to go to Aquafit 3 times a week
2. Improve my weekday breakfasts
3. Log weight, food and exercise
4. Lose 5 llbs.
5. Make progress adding in exercise on days I don’t go to aquafit
6. Make healthy foods at home
7. get enough sleep and improve water intake.
The main issue for me is exercise time is also dinner making time. I need to do both but I only have so much time on weeknights. We make some crock pot meals and make meals ahead on the weekend but it is still a struggle. So the trick is planning and shopping on the weekends. I have had time off but am going back to work tomorrow. My sister from France is in town so we still have a few family gatherings to go next week.
@Terytha I am paying off my credit cards too. I got rid of one and have 2 to go.
@MuttiNM I was inspired by reading your post. Glad you joined in.
@Elliephantcrossing 21 llbs is great.
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Height: 5'7"
SW: 254 (4/7/19)
CW: 246.7
Jan GW: 237
1/3-
1/10-
1/17-
1/24-
1/31-
Final GW: 165 (then reevaluate)
I started losing weight in April, and the trend has been downward since then, although I have gone up 6 lbs since late Sept (some of that is likely due to my last weight in being in the days leading up to starting my period) but I know I can do much better if I get more serious about it. My sister is coming to visit in July and I'd love to surprise her by reaching ONEderland by then! I also may be attending a conference in FL this August, so I'd love to be able to wear shorts and other summery clothes without feeling self conscious.
Here are some things I need to improve in order to help me meet my goals:
1- Track my food daily and make my diary open for everyone to see. (Accountability)
2- Add more exercise to my routine and track this as well - starting with at least 2 days a week of strength training at home and working up from there. I'm still thinking about paying for some classes also at a pilates studio near my house but the price is keeping me from doing that this month.
3- Drink more water every day - goal is 90 ounces which seems like a ton!
4- Weigh in once a week on Friday mornings, starting 1/3. I have Fridays and Saturdays off, so weighing in at the beginning of my weekend tends to keep me on track for my days off.
5 - Cook dinners for the upcoming week on Saturdays. This is probably my weakest point and I've seen others mention it on here also. I can do pretty well with breakfast, lunch and snacks through the day, but I am not someone who enjoys cooking and I'm generally tired after getting home, walking my dog, etc and end up eating something quick but not so healthy.
I'm so glad that I found this group!!12 -
I've been lazy and gained back everything I lost (plus added 1lb). It's been several months, but I need to get my crap together and start over.
Height - 5'2"
SW - 216.4
Jan GW - 210 or less.
Jan 1 - 216.4 - Kind of a crap day. I didn't eat anything till lunch and that ended up being at a restaurant. I ate probably close to a day's worth of calories in that sitting, but I likely won't eat anything for the rest of the day, so hopefully the scale will be somewhat forgiving in the morning. I have my breakfast and lunch packed and have dinner planned for tomorrow, so I think I'll be good. I plan on hoofing it on the treadmill tomorrow too, as I haven't done that in several months either. I'm gonna make January good!9 -
Happy New Year, everyone!
I only lost 4 pounds in December, and 6 pounds in November, so I really need to focus and start sticking to my calorie goals again! I'm glad that I continued to move in the right direction during the holidays at least, and as long as it stays just a short break in my journey, I'm fine with the progress that I made. I lost a total of 97.4 pounds in 2019, after starting in April. I don't really have a numerical goal for 2020, I just want to keep making progress.
I do want to start being active this year. I lost these 97 pounds with diet change alone, because at 400 pounds, getting through my 8 hour work days that consist fully of standing/walking took all the energy I had, & I did not feel comfortable with adding any more impact to my body. Now that I have more energy and less pain, and think that integrating actual workouts is the next step.
I hope everyone had a great new year's, and wish us all the best for 2020!18 -
SW: 299.8lbs (1/1/20)
1/8:
1/15:
1/22:
1/29:
1/31:
Happy to see old faces and new!
So proud of those of you who had a successful December! I was not one of those people, December was rough but I feel reinvigorated and recommitted to making a healthy lifestyle a priority. I gained weight from December and now its time to lose it. I avoided weighing myself for most of the month and just got a new scale, so when I went to weigh myself I was shocked to see the highest number I ever recorded. I feel a sense of urgency and can't let this get out of control.
2020 Resolutions
1. Prioritize healthy lifestyle through action (logging food, exercise, healthy choices, etc.)
2. Make more time to socialize with friends/fam
3. Try a new recipe once a week
4. Run 1/2 marathon
5. Pay off car
January Goals
1. Los 5 pounds
2. Walk/Run/Hike 30 miles (1 mile a day)
3. Gym 2X week
4. Meditate using Stop, Breathe, Think App Daily
I plan on calorie counting and eating a small deficit, utilizing gym and outdoors (SoCal weather), logging exercise/food with MFP App. Nothing fancy, just need to be consistent. Hope everyone's year started off great
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Hi all, new and old!
SW: 272
CW: 255.5
GW: just under 200, I plan to re-evaluate after that.
So, January goals:
I will be starting a kickboxing class January 11th that will run 5-6 days a week for 10 weeks—my goal is to not miss a single class unless I’m sick or it is something truly unavoidable.
Continue logging all my food honestly and accurately.
Cut my Chipotle eating to once every two weeks and then hopefully down to once a month by February.
Continuing to be kind to myself when I inevitably slip up and remember this is a journey, I won’t be perfect.
Lose 5 more pounds and hopefully inches as well with the kickboxing.
Overall for 2020:
Start to view my body for all the amazing strong things it can accomplish and worry less about physical appearance. For the longest time I’ve tied my self worth to my weight and I’m trying to cut those ties and hopefully he the end of this year that’s something I will have improved on!
Happy New Year everyone! If anyone is new to the thread and is looking for friends please feel free to add me! Everyone here is so kind and supportive, even when you might not have the most positive news to share 15 -
I just joined a gym here in Korea with two of my coworkers. We went for the first time after work and I'm super glad that I did. I've missed working out these last two months what with holidays and moving. I'm really excited that I've got the extra motivation of people at work and built in gym buddies! 💪🏋️💛17
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@RavenStCloud YOU GO GIRL!!! I am so so proud of you!!! I love reading this because it motivates me!! Thank you!9
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SW 286.6
Cw 284.4
Six foot 2inches
Ok! So I was on a weightloss journey recently, I was at 270 and went down to 260. But had to go in for spinal surgery. Being in the hospital for six months set me back alot!!!!! While in the hospital, I blew up to 294.😱😱😱😱😱😱( 3 months bed ridden 3months wheelchair) I have been home a month now (thank god) and went down to 286.6. As of now, I can't go to the gym, do any hard exercises, any fast movements, or any heavy lifting at all!!! Intermittent fasting helped me. Untill I can get back into the gym, (waiting for doctors, to approve) I'm basically, just eating a meal once a day, and eating apples!!!!!!!!! And drinking gallons and gallons of water. in between I take alot of vitamins and supplements. Trying to speed up this healing, and stop this massive hair shedding I'm going through all of a sudden. Doctors say it's from the surgery, and some ppl go through it especially if they had major surgery. Shock or major trauma to the body can cause hair loss/shedding. Major surgery is considered trauma to the body. Also anesthesia can cause hair loss/shedding (in some ppl) so yeah,...that's what I'm dealing with yeah me🙄🙄....16 -
Okay so the person/people who “disagreed” with @torihudson6 @stefsc1 @amkita and @bluffgirl67 can you provide some explanation? I only ask because it’s good to hear the construction part of your response because that’s how we help each other.
“Truth may be vital but without love it is unbearable”
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@BrownSugar174, I agree! I hope it was just a slip of the fingers as I’ve definitely done that before.
@fluffyja100, it sounds like your body has been through quite a bit this last year. I hope your body continues to heal well.
@RavenStCloud, yay! I’m glad things are slowing down a bit after the move. It’s awesome you were finally able to get back into the gym.
@sharpdust, I’m happy to hear you’re feeling reinvigorated. Even if December wasn’t as successful as you wanted weight wise, you still learned what to work AND accomplished all your hikes! That’s amazing.
@stefsc1, it’s amazing how much weight you’re done since April. Kudos to you!! I did the same as you with initially focusing on changing what I was eating and then slowly integrated exercise so I didn’t overwhelm myself. I’ve found that doing that way really helped ease me into this and has been what’s kept me going.
@tarzan37, I’m with you in not liking to cook. That’s something I’ve really struggled with so far, so I try to do simple, easy meals that aren’t a lot of steps.
@Elliephantcrossing, life can do that to us. Welcome back!
Sorry I’m not able to comment on everyone’s posts, it’s hard to do it from a phone, but I’m so excited to see what January brings us all. 9 -
@torihudson6 I’m curious..hopefully the member will post soon. No worries. Have a wonderfully beautiful day🥰5
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Happy New Year, Everyone‼️ I’m soooo thankful to have found this thread of such supportive people as I continue my journey! 🥰
5’4”
SW: 307
GW: 160
CW: 12/30 - 216.4
1/2 - 215.4 (🎉)
My goal for January is to lose another 10 lbs reaching 205.4. I hope to reach Onder-land before the end of February 🤞🏽
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Hey everyone new to this thread! Having people around the same weight ill be nice to go through the journey with
Sw: 270 pounds
Cw: 265
Gw:135
My January Goals:
1. Lose 5 pounds.
2. Track my food better
3. Not eat the sweets at work (I work in a donut shop)
4. Cut down on my pop intake
I started my journey this time last year, I lost 20 pounds. Then gained 15 back. I am hoping 2020 will be a better year for me. I needs to get myself back.
I feel you with the snacking at work. I can't imagine working in a donut shop. I work at a manufacturer of corn chips, cheese puffs, and tortilla chips! We've got this in 2020 🤗12 -
Hi Ladies, Happy New Year.
So I spend the past two weeks pretending calories didn't exists. I put on everything I lost in December, which is about 2.4lbs. I knew exactly what I was doing.
I am back now and I am ready! My big 2020 commitment is to start moving more. The small gains (losses actually) I made in December were purely by diet, so movement needs to improve and not just for weight loss but for my general mental and physical wellbeing. Prior to baby, 4 years ago, I worked out and felt great. I was probably around 185 at the time. but the weight didn't matter as much as I enjoyed the working out and endorphin high. Exercise really is great for my general happiness and well being. And it's going to be a key factor to me being happier and more positive in 2020.
So here are my January stats and goals.
SW: 241.4
Jan Goal: 236.5 (-5lbs)
First Goal weight: 200lbs
Final Goal Weight: 175lbs
Non-Scale Goals
- track, it's so important for me right now
- move more: commit to dancing class on wednesdays and gym sessions on sundays. I know I will need more but this is a good starting place.
Happy New Year to you all! It's going to be a good one.14 -
Hello everyone!
I've been a member of MFP for a few years, but started logging again in October 2019
My key words for 2020 is going to be:
FOCUS
ACCOUNTABILITY
QUALITY
SW: 260 lbs / 118kg
CW: 247 lbs / 112 kg
GW 1: 220 lbs /100KG
GW 2: 187 lbs / 85 KG
GW 3: 165 lbs /75 KG
2020 Resolutions
1. Get a bike
2. Join a gym for strength training in August/September
3. Set up a home gym DONE!
4. Get a bigger mutual support team (add me!)
5. Get to know the neighbourhood by walking a bit longer every walk.
6. Get closer to 10 k daily steps
January weekly goals
1. 5 workouts
2. Walk 5500 steps every day / move towards 6k steps pr. day
3. 30 min + walks two times a week
4. Get more sleep (7-8 hours pr. day)11 -
SW: 225 lbs
CW 225 lbs
Height 5 FT 6
My goal is to do this right this time. Eat 3 meals and have two snacks.
Today is day 1..First lesson. I had my breakfast at this computer while reading this forum. Ate two eggs and two pieces of bacon. Have no idea when I ate that 2nd piece of bacon.
New though.. For now on eat at kitchen table. Only coffee at computer and I take it black so should be ok.
Plan on getting back to gym, if only do do one recumbent elliptical for 30 minutes and leave, even if once a week, just to get moving again plus one 1/4 walk around the block in my neighborhood. I was up to 4 miles 2 years ago. Have to start somewhere.
Log each meal here everyday, good or bad.
OK thats not quite as ambitious as others but I am nearing 68 and my knees and ankles are bad but this should get me started and I can add later once I make this accomplishment. This will be my January goal. New goal for February.12 -
This sounds like a great idea! I have technically been on here for a long time but have never really participating in the program. New year, new decade, and will give something new a try.
Height 5'6
SW: 231.9
CW: 231.9
1/10:
1/17:
1/24:
1/31:
JAN Goals
GW: 226
Weekly workout goals: Swim 3x/week, walk 20 min/day
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