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

kali31337 · January 2020

Hi Everyone! I'm ready to do this.

SW: 228
CW: 216.1
GW#1: 200

I'm back in university so I have exams this month. This gives me a lot of time to get out and get out of the house for some outdoor walking. As I'm new to this country (American living in Belgium!), I have hesitated getting a gym membership but planning on doing so next month.

My January goals are to get back to logging (not new to MFP but restarting as this what works for me) and make sure I get my 11,000 steps in. I'm also doing 10 squats per commercial break so I feel less guilty about watching tv while I study. I have also stopped drinking until exams are over (Jan 27th)...this should not only help with weight loss but keep my head clear for studying.

My motivation for getting back here is that I have a wedding back in the States in June and I'm MOH so there will be lots of professional photos taken. Also I don't get to try on my dress until 2 days before the wedding so I need to make sure it's not too small (too big is ok).

Let's do this ladies!

Terytha · January 2020

I'm in the mood for playing dance games... but I'm stuck at work. Boo.

The coffee shop next door has a grilled chicken wrap for 420 calories, and the same grilled chicken wrap with no mayo/sauce for 180 calories, and let's be honest here, that mayo does not make it more filling.

Most important lesson I've learned: do not waste your calories on sauces. Or at least use mustard it's zero.

bluffgirl67 · January 2020

Yesterday I ended up having a migraine so was back in bed before lunch. I was under calories but if you peeked at my diary I had 4 andes mints and splurged with some milk. Then I slept for 3hrs. Today momma needed to go to the city for her pain meds. Nashville hasn't given any when she's had the surgery due to Alabama being her home cancer place. Migraine aftereffects have been awful today but I had to deal with it. We also found out she will be getting to have her bladder removed and we go Monday to get all the ducks in a row. She is really scared but when chemo etc isn't an option anymore you gotta do what you can. Tomorrow is weigh in and I'm not sure how that will go I feel bloaty and know my body is in inflammation mode.

I've read to catch up just don't have to time for individual responses (y'all know I love those). For all who are struggling you can do this. The weight didn't come overnight and it won't go away overnight. Consistency and patience are two very important pieces of the puzzle.

Welcome to new faces since my last post. I'm biased but this is a wonderful group of ladies and I'm glad you found us. Keep coming back for support, help, and friendship. Sent requests to you.

Congrats to all who have had success whether it be on the scale, conquering new machines, or winning the food battle. All your victories keep me motivated and inspired to stay on track. 🙂

twailawiley · January 2020

@bluffgirl67 I'm sorry to read about your mom & that you're having migraines. I hope you both get better.

Candyn617 · January 2020

@bluffgirl67 Migraines are so draining. I hope you are feeling better soon! Hugs to you and your mom. I hope that the planned surgery will be successful. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
@Terytha I'm with you, mayo definitely doesnt fill you up and you can definitely can use those 240 calories on something yummy! It's funny you don't even think about that kind of thing until you are logging calorie intake.At least I didn't. Maybe that's why I'm here to begin with. 🤔

aliciap0116 · January 2020

@bluffgirl67 I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well. Hugs to you and momma. A lot of stress I am sure; take extra care of yourself.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · January 2020

@BrownSugar174: That really gives me hope. Part of me says, Screw it, why bother trying until you get back on thyroid hormone and they figure out what to do with those lumps. The other part of me says, "Even if you don't lose weight, you get in the habit, you shrink your stomach, and you can get stronger. " So that's the part I'm listening to.

Aerohead21 · January 2020

theleadmare wrote: »

@BrownSugar174: That really gives me hope. Part of me says, Screw it, why bother trying until you get back on thyroid hormone and they figure out what to do with those lumps. The other part of me says, "Even if you don't lose weight, you get in the habit, you shrink your stomach, and you can get stronger. " So that's the part I'm listening to.

They have a disagree button. Where’s the agree button? Like sometimes isn’t enough.

gelatinouscube · January 2020

I've been lurking the last couple of weeks and as always you are all very inspiring! Really helps me stick with it

SW: 233 (25 November)
Jan SW: 217
CW: 215
2020 GW: 170

I feel like my eating habits have definitely changed over the last 6ish weeks, which is great. And some of my pants are feeling a little looser!

Terytha wrote: »

I'm in the mood for playing dance games...

@Terytha Me too! Sadly I got rid of my console a couple of years ago but now I'm starting to eat better/lose weight/be more active I'm really considering buying a new one. What do you play?

torih941 · January 2020

@bluffgirl67, I hope you’re feeling a bit better, I know how debilitating migraines can be. I’m also sending warm thoughts to you and your mama! I hope everything goes smoothly.

@gelatinouscube, loose pants is the best feeling! I did a happy dance the first time it happened to me.

Today was a horrible eating day, the first time I majorly went over my calories in a long time. Surprisingly, I’m not beating myself up. It was one day, I can reset and refocus tomorrow. I just have zero motivation when I’m sick, so it’s a lot harder to resist my cravings. I’m hoping this passes soon though.

RavenStCloud · January 2020

So I was sick earlier in the week with a bad cold and congestion. That passed, but I started to get a bad cough yesterday. Today at work, my chest started to hurt. Went to the doctor at lunch. Turns out I have bronchitis 😷😷😷!

I'm so bummed that I can't work out, but I have been eating pretty well, so not all is lost. Just gotta stick it out. 😞😞😞

hidemeupnorth · January 2020

I wanted to jump in here before I see the scale because at this moment I am proud of myself for my eating habits this week and sticking to what I was planning on doing. Yoga everyday, eating more vegetables and moving more. I feel good even if the scale doesn't budge.

hidemeupnorth · January 2020

@bluffgirl67 oh honey, I'm sorry you are having a tough time. Migraines are horrid and having responsibilities to deal with on top of them can suck the life right out of you. I hope both you and your mom's pain has eased and the weekend treats you both better.

Savannah80 · January 2020

Hi all and happy new year.

Height 5' 7" (169cm)
SW: 208lb/94.4kg (31/12/2019)
CW: ? (not weighed in yet since starting diet plan).
TW: 147lb/66.7kg

Put on way too much weight over Christmas and since an injury stopped me running in June 2019. I'm currently following a 1200kcal a day diet plan and started to increase my running again. I've lost so much fitness and condition since June. I need to get it back though as I have a half marathon to run in early March 2020!!! Eeek!
Currently run/walking 6.5km distance with some effort. So not a great position to be in. Fingers cross for weight loss and running success.

Tarzan37 · January 2020

Height: 5'7"
SW: 254 (4/7/19)
End of 2019 W: 246.7
Jan GW: 237 (now 240)
1/3- 245.1 (-1.6)
1/10-245 (-0.1)
1/17-
1/24-
1/31-
Final GW: 165 (then reevaluate)

It was not a stellar week for me here. I'm using a personal day and taking a three day weekend. Planning to get some meals figured out and make a new recipe in my crockpot. I have to spend the time prepping on weekends for meals throughout the week or I'm just setting myself up for failure. I'm also planning to do measurements this weekend so I have more than just the scale to go by to see progress!

I've also changed my weekly weight loss goal from 2lbs to 1.5lbs which seems more manageable at this point.

gonna_reach_the_goal33 · January 2020

@aliciap0116 My mom swears by how not to die! She switched her eating entirely and lives such a better lifestyle now. She could never allow anything to stick which was her biggest problem (and most people’s problem) when it comes to health and weight loss. My sister adapted the plant-based diet and she is not overweight at all, she never has been, but her numbers on the charts were very concerning. Her cholesterol cut in half, and everything is almost to where it needs to be now. I have not fully adapted that lifestyle and don’t think I ever will, but there definitely is a lot of value in it! I’ve seen that firsthand!

Terytha · January 2020

@gelatinouscube I mostly play a game called Beat Saber, but I bought a new one last night called Pistol Whip. You have to shoot enemies and dodge bullets to music.

I'm a lil sore today, I pulled some advanced yoga moves trying to dodge all the bullets. Hit the ground a couple times.

Wasn't this much of a dodge monkey before losing weight! Dropping some pounds is making me a better gamer. XD

gonna_reach_the_goal33 · January 2020

SW: 239
CW: 194.6
GW: 160

I’m slowly but surely shedding the holiday pounds I gained, and I’m about on track to get to 190 or close to by the end of the month. I just need to keep my consistency going, because that’s what makes all the difference. I also want to push myself to hit my step goal more often, and begin holding myself accountable with fitness, or at the very least, some level of activity. I don’t like feeling out of shape still, despite all the progress I’ve made in other areas with nutrition.

CLAWSMITH · January 2020

Weekly Check-In:

SW: 275 (September 2019)
CW (Dec 31): 233
Jan 10: 227.8 (-5.2 lb/month)
Jan 17:
Jan 24:
Jan 31:

January goals:

1-Make it to 50 lb total loss (225 lbs). Not there yet, but it's looking like I'll make it by the end of the month.

2- Keep my sodium intake under goal 6 out of 7 days/ week. Did it this week!

3- Get more steps in. I got more than last week, just from walking my kids to the bus stop since school started again. I can still do better, though.

mmccloy12 · January 2020

Good morning all!

So many posts and inspiring successes and goal setting! I am a little overwhelmed by all the posts but I am so happy that so many are looking for a healthier lifestyle! I have read majority of the posts and wish good luck to everyone and hugs for anyone struggling right now! You can get through it, one day at a time. If you have a bad day just get right back on it! Marathon not a sprint! Don’t really have a whole lot of time to reply to everyone. I am hoping to find some time later on to reply to some of you specifically but know you are in my thoughts!

I had a good week. I think I have mastered food prep and as long as I don’t give into temptation I see progress! The key with me is having my food ready. If I have to eat out it is very difficult for me to make good choices and I know that. So although I strive to still enjoy my life, I am ok with not eating out much until I can get some of this weight off.

My water intake is working and not a struggle for me.

Exercise was good this week. I got to the gym twice and I find myself trying to move more and do more things. This is definitely still a work in progress. This is my main focus this month is to get on a regular routine of exercising.

I was shooting for an alcohol free month except for one special occasion, but I think that was a little too restrictive for me! I have made a significant change in that I only had one evening I did have a few drinks, this is still a big thing because I was having a few drinks sometimes every evening. I always logged it, but I see how that was eating a lot of my calories and not doing this allows me more calories to enjoy my meals and not just empty calories.

January goals – weigh in on Fridays
OW – 276.6
Starting weight for January - 252.2
January GW – 246.2 (6lbs)
1/10 – goal 250.7 – 248.8 – I had gained some over the holidays, so it really is only a 1lb loss for me technically
1/17 – goal 249.2
1/24 – goal 247.7
1/31 – goal 246.2

Non scale goals – these are the ones I decided to make more specific

-3 Workouts at the gym – I will work out at 6:30am on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fridays @ 4:30pm. – missed the Friday workout and went in the evenings on Monday and Wednesday. Still going to continue trying to go in the AM because it’s too easy to not go after work.

- Hike or Bike ride on Saturday/Sunday - did not accomplish this, did wash the car which is a workout!

- Water intake – I will drink two 32 oz containers of water at work. Use my soda stream for the remaining 32 at home. 96 ounces a day – check!

- limit alcohol only for special occasions – Special occasion not being a bad day at work lol! I have one planned for January – weekend of the 17th – had drinks with co-workers on Friday – no alcohol other days - I may rethink this goal and allow for a few drinks on one weekend night

- Eat out only once a week - ate out one day – check!

I hope everyone has a wonderful healthy weekend!

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

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