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

Height 5' 7" (169cm)
SW: 208lb/94.4kg (31/12/2019)
CW: 197lb
TW: 147lb/66.7kg

13/1/2020 - 197lb (-11lb)
20/1/2020 - 197lb (0lb)

Well after an amazing loss the first week, I’m bitterly disappointed not to have lost at all over this last week. Don’t know what I’ve done wrong 🙁

I’m targeting 1200kcal intake per day and trying to drink 2 litres of water a day as recommended. I’ve started back at weekly circuit training class and also been out running again. My last run was 7.15km (4.4miles). Why didn’t I loose this week??

Lost 3.3lbs this week I'm just trying to keep on track, planning ahead and getting to my classes, despite how busy life is.

SW: 457lbs
GW: 152lbs
Height: 5'9

30/12: 308.8
06/01: 302.4
13/01: 297.1
20/01: 293.8
27/01:

kali31337 wrote: »

If what you are logging is accurate, you body could be retaining water due to your workouts. Don't be too frustrated about a week plateau, it happens to all of us. Just keep on doing what you are doing.
Don't forget to also take pictures and body measurements because sometimes you can see a difference there when the scale isn't showing one!

My scales show water, visceral fat, bone mass etc as well as my weight. It actually shows my water % as down from last week so I don’t think fluid retention is the reason.
It’s a bit soul destroying when I’ve been recording my calorie intake accurately and don’t loose. Hoping for a better weigh in next Monday. Fingers crossed.

Quick post to say Hey!! Still here just haven't had time the last couple of days other than for logging. Hubby and I went out for our 34th anniversary yesterday. So happy he like the Mexican buffet because I can make a good salad with the fajita mix. Made a fresh batch of broccoli salad and chicken salad to have for this week. Best news is I was finally able to do a decent log worth yoga/strength session today. That felt really good and only the overhead press gave me some discomfort. Need to read and catch up. I did see @KeriA posted the chili recipe as I scrolled down to post. Thank you very much. Be back later in the day to see what all everyone has been up to.

@savannah80 sorry you didn't lose when you did everything right, when that happens to me I've found that I usually lose the next week, just keep doing the next right thing and your body will catch up soon!
@theleadmare I really relate to what you said about getting your head around what you need to eat and not eat and just accept that's the way life is going to be from now on. (You said it better, but that was my understanding of it). I'm trying to get into that headspace too, trying to not think about this is a diet that is going to finish when I reach my goal, but just working out what I need to do to keep healthy and doing it forever (including normal things like eating out etc).

SW: 248.8
CW: 243.8

Well I sure wish taking the weight off was a 10th as easy as putting it on lol. But yeah 4 pounds off that makes me happy happy. Got myself a used treadmill for at home and hoping to do at least 3/4 of a mile a day except Sunday calling that my day off. It is easier to do a treadmill then walk the road with having the rails to hold onto. Back to the gym tomorrow for class. I am very new to this writing messages thing .... but I do enjoy reading everyone's posts you are all very encouraging.

I'm 26y.o., 5'7"

Jan start Weight: 221 lbs ?
Jan Goal Weight: 205 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs

Jan1 :221 lbs?
Jan 5: 221.3 lbs (highest I've ever been)
Jan13: 209.9 lbs
Jan 20: 208.8 lbs
Jan 27:
Jan 31:

@pamiede Hard work and dedication results in you looking fabulous!!!

@torihudson6 Awesome job on the 25lb loss!!

@mmdeveau There is a strength training selection in the database that I use to log my weigh workouts. I don't know about the accuracy as to calorie burn. I don't eat all my exercise calories so I'm ok with the estimate. Hearing your thoughts on such an amazing weight loss journey is not only helpful but inspiring. Thank you sharing that and also for the link. My language threshold is high too. Looking forward to listening to it. I'm sorry your neighbor is causing such stress for you and others. Mental issues are so complicated and frustrating for all involved. Hopefully something can be resolved because you shouldn't feel compelled to not sleep in your bed because of an alarm complaint. Your dinners sounds delicious and great work planning for the prize and saving the leftovers.

@HurleyHurley Glad you were able to take some time to just "be" and feel better today. Being able to accept that some days, weeks, or whatever are going to be dips, bumps, or hills on this journey is a great way to look at it. Hopefully this will be a better week for you and the kids can take you on a wonderful adventure.

@speyerj Very well said!! I only post in here but that and keeping up with friends daily feeds helps me with staying on track.

@theleadmare Having your attitude of seeing the dietary changes as a way of helping with issues that come from eating is one I'm working on adopting. I've noticed that limiting certain foods helps with mine also. Like you said, we can live a happy and healthy life with these restrictions which is my goal.

@Savannah80 Weeks like that are going to happen. Just don't let them discourage you. With all the new workout you've added it is probably just water weight. Muscles retain water more easily when things are changed up. Moving on down thread I see your scale post. Hmm are you eating back at least half of your exercise calories? @kali31337 gave great advice about measurements and pictures. I do measurements once a month and plan on taking my pictures again when I hit 20lb loss. Main thing trust the process and the whoosh will come.

@AmethystEFC Great loss this week!! Life may be busy but what you doing is paying off.

@orangequilt We will get to that head space. Congrats on this week's loss. Your doing a good job at working on the weekly goals. Keep going.

@suziieq44 Congrats on a huge loss this week. Enjoy your new treadmill. I like using the elliptical and the treadmill (which I had before ellip) better than road/track walks too. Outside walks I'm not able to keep speed up properly plus having the extra hand supports for balance is super nice.

@vegasgirl0825 Very nice loss for the week. Great job keeping up the workouts. I think the studies say 20-30min a session is enough for a good workout so don't worry about the days you can't do a full hour. For most busy lives that's a hard stretch. Setting a realistic goal to stop that failed mentality will be good. Then when you do hit a longer workout bonus points. I don't know your sweet preference but I just found chillycow ice cream. I got chocolate brownie batter and that stuff is the bomb imo!! It's 190cal/pint and I admit I ate the whole pint last night but within my daily. I think next time I will do half the container though because it was definitely enough to satisfy. Normally I do yogurt/honey/almond or almonds/small dark chocolate pieces.

@OksanaMaliarClark Good work this week.

Question for those who drink bone broth or use it for cooking. Today I've got my first batch from yesterday's chicken carcass going in the instant pot. I threw in veggie scraps plus extra celery and baby carrots. How do you log or figure out calories for the broth?

So I didn’t log or weigh in for an entire month (holidays, traveling) ... somehow, I managed to lose 5 lbs. I am now officially out of the description for this thread! I am so thankful for the support I received here, I struggle with self-sabotage when I get to this stage of my fitness journey- excited to have met my goal but also recognizing it is only one third of the way to a goal I have never made, 150lbs. I’m still lurking here, rooting for you all and using this forum to continue to inspire me to press on no matter how slow the process! What has been successful for me this far is just honest logging of all my food.

SW:225
CW:198.6!!
GW2: 175 by March 13, 2020
GW 3: 150
January commitments: get back into exercise following knee surgery, log everything

@Savannah80, don't be discouraged. It's pretty typical that in the very beginning you have a huge loss, as you did (11 pounds!!) and then you follow that up with a negligible loss. The initial loss was some fat, but a lot of water. When we up our water intake and decrease our carb intake, our bodies release water. Later, our bodies adjust to the "new normal" and stop releasing water. Next week if you continue on your plan, you'll likely lose again - probably nothing close to 11 pounds, but perhaps somewhere between 1 and 3 pounds.

Another possible explanation is the temperature of the room when you weighed yourself. Digital scales are sensitive to temperature and show a higher number when cold. If the furnace hadn't kicked in yet when weighed yourself the other day, it might be registering higher than normal. You want to weigh yourself at the same time everyday, first thing in the morning after emptying your bladder and before you have had anything to eat or drink. That will yield the most consistent reading, but you'll still see swings that have nothing to do with actual weight loss. Tracking your weight daily will provide you with some insights to what are normal fluctuations (noise) and actual losses.

On the recommendation of several people, I just downloaded Libra (a weight tracking app) and linked it to my smart scale (Withings). All my data was uploaded instantly and it certainly made me feel better about weight fluctuations (like the 1.5 pounds I supposedly "gained" this morning.)

Best of luck to you from all of us who have completely been there and understand your frustration.

I'm Trina, I started September 2018 and was quite determined that time, was doing fasting, diet and light walking I was able to lose 5kg that time. I felt really good and motivated however I got sidetracked during the holidays, was always busy and got myself a little demotivated so I pretty much gained what I lost but I was pretty much still cautious with what I eat. Now, this 2020 I've shaken off the doubts, fears, rejection and self pity. And would definitely want this long term. I'm 5'2" and 220lbs. Goal is 150lbs. Btw, this is my 2nd day!😉 Wanna meet and have a support group that would inspire and get motivated and emotional support through this journey... Anyone, would definitely help and love that!♥️

Thanks guys for the welcome!! Some stats:

SW: 280
GW: 160
CW: 140-ish

I had gotten down to 198lbs a few years back, but was then involved in a motor vehicle accident. I had stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. The gentleman in the truck behind me was disinclined to do so. With the resulting injuries (that I felt were blown way out of proportion, but my doctor, personal trainer, AND physiotherapist all disagreed with me), I could no longer do the weight lifting that had helped me get there. About a year later, I was relying on cardio and eating well to keep my weight down. That all came crashing down when I injured my ankle. Apparently, when the doctor asked you how your hurt yourself, the correct answer is "I twisted it while jogging". NOT "Welp, my fat *kitten* thought it could run. . ." I followed this up with another injury to the same ankle 6 months later.

To make a long story even longer, I'm not exercising or eating like I had been, or like I should be. Once the batteries died on my scale, I stopped even keeping track. But now nothing fits. I've had to buy new pants, and they are bigger. I refuse to beat myself up for it, though. Just gonna get back on the bike!

Woke up to .9lb weight gain this morning and while my "official" weigh in day on this board isn't until Wednesday, I was NOT pleased to see it. BUT I know I made homemade potato chips yesterday which had more salt than I normally consume and there is a good chance that TOM could be coming (I'm have nexplanon so it's an unknown for me) or at least my body could be preparing for it even if it doesn't come. I know I didn't consume 3500 calories over maintenance so it's not real but I just hate to see that jump.

Ugh, whatever. I'll do what I've been doing and see where we are at tomorrow!