Women 200lb+, Let's Jump-Start This January!!!

Good Morning!
I'm not "new" to MFP, but am re-starting this year. I know I definitely need motivation and accountability and I just get in my head too much and that's what trips me up.
I'm a super busy mom of 2 boys and a full-time middle school teacher. I also own a business with my family so I work part-time there. Due to the craziness of my life, I really need to plan ahead for success, and I know that, but often fail to follow through. I'm really hoping to stick to it this time.

SW/CW: 260.4
Height: 5' 2"
Jan. GW: 250
Ultimate Goal: 150

January Goals:
*Drop 10 pounds
*Exercise 3x/week for 1 hour each time
*Keep calories under 1400/day
*Drink 100 ounces of water/day
*Eat 3-4 servings of fruits & veggies/day

Check-in!

SW: 272
12/30: 255.5
1/6: 253

January goals:
-Kickboxing class hasn’t started yet, but I have been going to the gym three times a week completing the C25K app to try and build some more endurance. Running is hard!
-Continue logging all my food honestly and accurately—I’ve been doing that! Even when I had one too many brownies.
-Cut my Chipotle eating to once every two weeks and then hopefully down to once a month by February—this is still a work in progress, I’m trying though.
-Lose 5 more pounds and hopefully inches as well with the kickboxing—currently down 2.5lbs!


Thank you for everyone who gave me some tips about avoiding the brownies, I definitely had two pieces too big, BUT I didn’t eat half the pan like I would’ve done in the past, so I consider that a win. Sorry I’ve been a little quiet on here, welcome to everyone who is new! I’ve read everyone’s posts and it’s been so inspirational seeing all the different goals. We can do this! I hope to be posting more regularly on here once I’m back at work/school and in a routine again.

2 days until weigh in and although I haven't posted much in here this month I just wanted to say hello to everyone. So nice to see so many posts on here! It's exciting to read through everyone's goals for the month and year! We can do this! Every day is a step towards our goals!! Have a rocking week!!

Welcome to all the new posters

@aliciap0116 Nerd Sisters Unite lol. Limiting movie popcorn is a hard thing to do but you did great. I know being self conscious about we how look is a struggle but I'm sure your pictures will be beautiful. What makes a picture special is the emotions of those in it. The feeling you have of being with your family will be shining in your eyes and no matter our size we are all beautiful.

@finngirl61 Welcome to the thread. One of my best motivations is reading this thread and the one on success stories. I also skim over the general, nutrition, and fitness threads. Seeing how others are dealing with and overcoming struggles let's me know I'm not on this journey alone. Plus I learn so many things to help me be successful in achieving my goals. Track all food even the bad and overage. Be honest with yourself so you can learn what needs improving. Definitely take photos and measurements. Sometimes the scale may not move much but your body will show changes. You can do it.

@HurleyHurley Another excellent adventure in the books. Congrats on making it a 2nd time with the run and for beating the boys in a sprint. I bet they were shocked because we all know moms aren't supposed to be fast.

@LilPetesMama I'm sorry you lost your mom. Grieving is a long and difficult journey and I hope you find peace in the days ahead. Take things here one step at a time. Start with the easy things like the posting you mentioned. Also log if you can. Don't worry about the numbers just get an idea of where you are. Then you can make a plan on moving forward. hugs

@Momeri1113 glad you joined us. Wanting to become healthier to help teach your son about having a better relationship and understanding of nutrition is awesome.

@KeriA Good job on getting your spreadsheet ready. Hopefully you got some time to get meal planning and prepping done. I've been behind on that myself and not being prepared makes things harder.

@mmdeveau Excellent week!! Hoping you can begin the wk3 with success. If not that's ok be you'll get there. You've pushed through a lot to get where you are and that determination will keep you moving forward.

@pamiede Losing almost 12lbs during the holidays is amazing!!! Have fun restocking the wardrobe.

@DaniMerc72 You will be able to rock that dress!! Keep it hanging where you can see it to be a constant motivation reminder. I like simple too.

@torihudson6 Stopping at two brownies is way better than half a pan. Brownies are just so hard to resist esp when straight out of the oven. Doing great with the gym visits and logging everything. Keep going!

@lilann1961 Happy you had a great vacation with the family and getting back to nature. Sometimes a good nature hike can do a lot for our soul. Here's to "doing better" this year.

@Candyn617 Hi back at ya Got to agree all the energy and goals being posted is a great motivator. Hope you have a great week and keep stepping.

Finally got my sweet potato chunks roasted along with a few season hamburger steaks. I still need to do up a rice pilaf and stir fry some chicken breast to round out the week. Think that will wait til tomorrow though. Got my elliptical in but I'm definitely sore from yesterday's strength day. I added in some new moves and a few more reps so was proud of being able to do that. Still on my baby 3lb dumbbells but my new 5lb kettles are waiting on me. Hope everyone has a great day.

Got my blood test results back. Although I was half expecting it, it still hurts to see that losing weight has caused massive spikes in my cholesterol.

Just waiting for my doctor to give me hell about it now. That's exactly what I need right now after all, more reasons to be miserable.

This new year isn't a week old and it already sucks so much. Feels bad.

Welcome to all newcomers! Excited to hear about your progress

@LilPetesMama way to go! I weigh in on Wednesday, hoping for a nice loss as well

@mmccloy12 let it out girl. Weekends are definitely rough. I was successful this past weekend because I planned my food ahead of time, even when I ate out. Hoping you see that loss on Friday!

@Terytha you are doing the right things to be healthier and should not let those test results get you down. Our bodies don’t always adjust to changes as fast as we’d like, hoping talking to your doctor you guys can figure out a plan

@torihudson6 2 big pieces is not so bad as what damage could have been done. I had a similar issue with Cheetos this weekend, I had 2.5 servings BUT I documented them so held myself accountable, I could have definitely eaten more!

I had a pretty good weekend. I had a family party Saturday where they made tacos. I logged my food and went over but I was honest and logged everything. I didn’t drink, which helped me not slip up. Sunday I went out to dinner with my little bro, I had the spinach lasagna. I hoarded calories earlier in the day for this. Overall a good weekend, I feel like I can expect to be closer to my calorie limit or go a little over but not toss everything out the window and go crazy. All I all I felt in control. Being a binger, this was a very great feeling.

No walking over the weekend but I made it out today for 1.57 mi. Mile total is up to 4.43mi. Goal is 30mi. Hope everyone’s week started off well and if it didn’t, hope it gets better soon 💕

Start date: October 1st 2019

SW: 233lbs
CW: 203.9
GW: 165

Currently working hard to lose the baby weight from my first pregnancy (I have 2 kids now, 2.5 years and 4.5 months). I’m only 4lbs away from getting out of the 200s and I’m really really exited! I am currently on a 98 day log in streak.

Wow! Someone disagreed with me going from a 22W to a 14W😂😂...I know it was actually a hug💞