Women 200lb+, Let's Jump-Start This January!!!
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Wednesday Weigh In
1/1: 260.7
1/8: 256.8
1/15: 252.6
1/22: 248.0
1/29: 244.6
Week Loss: -3.4
Total Loss: -16.1
Goal: 140
I followed the suggestions of upping my calories a bit and eating half of exercise calories back. I’m feeling great. I’m bummed that work will be busy the next couple days so I won’t have time to exercise. I’m also worried the stress will cause me to overeat. I will plan carefully for the next few days.13 -
Weigh-in Wednesday
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: 293.6
1/15: 290.2
1/22: 287.6
1/29: 285.4
1/31:
Jan. GW: 287.6
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Non-scale goals for January:
- exercise bike 5 times per week - done
- short walking videos twice a day 5 times per week - done
- 2 strength training sessions per week - done
- chair yoga 3 times per week - done; added another new exercise again this week
- work on my sleep schedule - more progress but still room for improvement
Another late post because I went to my parents to take my mom to the doctor again. Looks like I will be traveling there quite a bit the next few weeks. They are still trying to figure out what is wrong with my mom so she has a few more appointments coming up. My dad has a problem with one of his eyes (besides his macular degeneration). They think it might be a tumor but he has to go for additional testing. Plus they have regular wellness visits coming up as well. I'm afraid my exercise might not be as regular as it has been but I'll just have to fit in what I can until things settle down.
Hope you all are doing well!6 -
@savannah80 those 5 week things can be very motivating when you've had a good day! Sounds like your mojo has kicked back in!
@speyerj you are doing great! So exciting to be feeling ready to get back into rowing! You will have the best abs!!
@MuttiNM fingers crossed for your parents health checks2 -
My weekly weigh in
SW: 228
GW#1: 200
1/9/2019 - 216.1
1/15/2019 - 212.1
1/23/2019 - 209.7
1/30/2019 - 207.9
I have been watching this number on the scale for days hoping that I would move but alas, it did not this morning. I had a pretty good week as I finally finished exams (yay less stress for the next 2 weeks!) and had a concert on Monday after my last exam. I broke dry January for that concert but am back on it. Eating has been going good despite my love of the food options in European train stations. But I packed my food for my mini vaca and resisted all of the temptations (though I'm still regretting not getting the matcha kitkats!). I'm home now and while I'm not pleased with I have prepped for the next 3 days, I do have a path to keep moving on.
Hope everyone is having a great week!8 -
Ok, so this will sound a little weird, but I'm curious for some thoughts. I am/was sort of trying to go plant based (couldn't quite stop eating meat) I like the benefits of the lifestyle, but am lamenting the no meat, dairy, fish. However, someone from the community suggested that plant based isn't bad but you should still have some benefits of eating meat etc...
This got me thinking. I absolutely love history, read it, watch it whenever I can. One area I particularly am in love with is the lifestyle of those in the 1940s era. Being as it was a wartime, they had meat and other things rationed. So many were kind of doing more plant based with meat, eggs, dairy added when available. I wonder if that could work today?
I accidentally found a website called the 1940s experiment. Whoever created it said they wanted to save money and lose 100lbs. I haven't read it all yet, but was excited to find they posted 182 wartime recipes that they made themselves!! So my thoughts, give that a try myself! I dont know if it worked for them yet, and I dont know how feasible it is, but why not try! I've already made the wartime loaf and it looks amazing!!
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@CupcakeCrusoe I have a very similar recipe for Egg Roll Bowls for the InstaPot. My husband loves it and asks me to make it almost once a week! I like that you can have a bowl full for very minimal calories since it's mainly cabbage!3
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Morning all
@aliciap0116 So happy you've got your groove back. Can't wait to celebrate Onederland with you. I need to work on making more interesting meals. My diary is so boring compared to most. I'm in simple phase but seeing all the recipes everyone has shared is giving me cooking fever.
@mmccloy12 Thank you sharing the recipes. I do need to up my flavor game and not just fix a couple of simple proteins. Glad to hear you are feeling great and on track for hitting goal this month. I don't drink but find it weird how it affected the scales even when you were under. Kinda like sodium huh? It's funny how specific foods can make a difference in the scales.
@sharpdust Amazing loss!!! I'm glad you are feeling better. Keep going girl.
@lauraxhernandez96 What an exciting year ahead for you. You've already got a great start on hitting your goals. Remember you are worthy even when your body might not be what you wish.
@speyerj Great loss and goal checking for the month. I'm always amazed at how you consistently tick them off. Your mindset of keeping it slow so the habits build is perfect for success. Best of luck on joining the rowing team and unleashing your inner Amazon.
@Savannah80 Way to push the run!! Keep doing that and you'll see that "if" number on the scales.
@GroverBlue78 Life happens but that's ok. Just get back to what works and let this month go.
@Aerohead21 Congrats on this month's loss. Getting used to the slower losses will be a curve but take it in stride. Great job on avoiding the pizza and sticking with the food you packed. Quality nutrition can also lead to having more food esp if you are choosing veg and such. Feeling feel will help lessen the pangs of wanting to eat junk.
@L2HS Wow, excellent loss for the month! Since things will be hectic keeping focus on food planning is a great idea. In the end CICO is the formula. Try to plan a good balance of macros that helps keep you feeling full and less likely to get hungry. You can do it.
@MuttiNM Nice loss for the week. Wonderful job hitting the weekly goals. Best wishes for your parents health issues.
@kali31337 Still a great week and month so don't stress on it. The steps you are taking on your path are paying off so keep following them.
@lizalus I'm a meat eater but I say go for it. The 1940's approach sounds intriguing and I don't see why it wouldn't work today. It will be interesting to see how it works for you. Good luck
I didn't get to strength training last night. I wasn't able to kick my own butt into gear. Elliptical is on the schedule for today. Plus after reading all the yummy recipes I'm going to make some plans to add new more exciting things in. Thanks to all for sharing those. Wishing everyone a great day.
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Good morning, I have so many emotions this morning. Part of me is embarrassed that this feels like such a big accomplishment, and part of me can't believe I made it this far, this fast. I know this number might bounce but it's still a big moment.
I hate being the center of attention.
But I am proud of myself and am learning to love myself on this journey (up and down), so I am going to put it all out there. I have 5 lbs to go to my somewhat arbitrary half-way mark ( targeting the top end of a healthy BMI for now). Body fat is only down 2.8% (need to work on strength training, knew that!), BMI is down 5.6 points, bust is down 2 inches, neck is down 1.75 inches, hips are down 4 inches, waist is down 5.25 inches, biceps are down 1.25 inches, forearm is down .75 inches, calf is down 1 inch, and thigh is down 5 inches. Track your measurements, ladies - I use the My Progress app but MFP has capabilities too. I still mainly see the rolls, jiggles, and pooches when I look in the mirror, but I am also starting to see some of my figure peek through and that is an amazing feeling. This feels possible and I am loving the process. I promised myself a treat at the midpoint and end of my journey so I need to start thinking about my half-way present....
So much of my success is attributable to participating on this thread (thank you @RavenStCloud, I am eternally grateful to you). I am naturally shy and reserved, and have never posted on a group like this. I don't even like posting on Facebook!!! But I so glad for that day in October when I decided to put it all out there and stake a goal for myself. The monthly accountability has been huge for keeping me on track (before, if I had a cheat day, I just said "okay, that just pushes out the goal date back by a day or two.").
But the opportunity to meet so many of you is what really made the difference for me at this rodeo. The guidance and encouragement I have received from all of you has been flat out amazing!! And reaching out to others to support them has made me stronger and more confident about my knowledge and abilities, and forced me to think about many things I would not have on my own.
So this is my Public Service Announcement for anyone who may be afraid to post and is just following along (as I was, for about month, and as I do when reading some other threads). Stake a claim - introduce yourself, send me and others a friend request, and participate. Letting us support you and supporting others really will make a difference in your experience!!! You are not alone and this is such a safe and positive group - you will not regret it for a second.
I wish you all a wonderful day!
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@Aerohead21
NSV- My husband and I have started running again and it's been going great so far. We are working up to a 5K. We signed up for the bubble run in May and we are stoked!5 -
OMG Alicia. I am literally tearing up. I am so freaking proud of you!!!!4
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@aliciap0116 Omg, look at that! Great job, you have a right to be super proud of yourself!
I'm proud of you also. 3 -
Yep, Aunt Flo has got the best of me. Lot's of guilt here. But I am feeling less hormonal today and eating a lot better. I am fighting these cravings and hopefully I can debloat. Y'all are a great support system. Hope you all have a good day.7
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@aliciap0116 Congratulations 🎉🎉 WooHoo!4
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Requested by @bluffgirl67 and @aliciap0116 after seeing it in my diary:
If you have a subscription to the NYT you should be able to get the recipe here:
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020631-thai-inspired-chicken-meatball-soup
But if you don't:
Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup - makes 6 servings Takes about 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 (4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeño
2 pounds ground chicken (you could sub turkey)
1 large bunch cilantro, leaves and stems finely chopped, a few whole leaves reserved for serving
3 tablespoons fish sauce
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil, plus more as needed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
5 ounces baby spinach
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
Steamed white or brown rice, for serving
Notes: I had some lemon grass - so I threw that in when I added the broth and coconut milk.
PREPARATION
Using the small holes of a box grater, grate the ginger, garlic and jalapeño (or finely chop them by hand). Transfer half to a large bowl and set the rest aside. To the large bowl, add the chicken, finely chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 1 teaspoon salt. Use your hands or a fork to fully combine but do not overmix.
Use your hands or an ice cream scoop to form 2-inch meatballs (about 2 ounces each). In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs in a single layer and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on two sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat, adding oil as needed. (Meatballs will be soft - don't fret if they break apart in cooking)
Once all the meatballs are browned and out of the pot, if the oil is burned, wipe it out and add a bit more to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium, add the reserved ginger mixture and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar and the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and any juices from the plate, and simmer until the flavors come together and the meatballs are cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in the spinach and lime juice. Divide rice among bowls, then top with meatballs, broth and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.3 -
@aliciap0116 well done, that's so amazing, and such a beautiful post written from the heart. Amazing work, so nice to be seeing the results!3
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@aliciap0116 Who is cutting onions in here?! Well freaking done.
@BrookeLynn18 that sounds like so much fun! Just running with bubble machines going, or big rubber balls too?
@lizalus if you try it be sure to post about it! I'm super curious myself.
I'm just chugging along. Logging in Libra every day has the added benefit that it tells me how much my average calorie deficit is daily, and it's just making me want to log even more precisely so I can eat as many calories as possible. I think it's time for me to start making some of my own foods. When I'm doing my own recipes I'm good, I guess I should go through all those (some of them from literally years ago!) and make using my recipes a little more user-friendly. That'll be the goal for February- make sure I'm logging as precisely as I possibly can, no swedging.4 -
@momx4hill no guilt, only lessons learned.
Flo is coming for me, too, I can feel it. 4 -
@aliciap0116 That is wonderful! Congratulations!1
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@aliciap0116 Tears of joy for you!!! I even bragged on you to hubby so now you are famous lol. You have done an amazing job over the past months. I'm glad you took a step out of your comfort zone and began posting here. Your support and journey is helping not only me but many others I'm sure. Now get that celebratory halfway point present lined up. You're going to need it soon girl.
@speyerj Thank you for the recipe. Those meatballs really called to me lol.
@BrookeLynn18 Great healthy NSV! Keep at it and you will rock that 5K.
@momx4hill Pesky little hormones messing up your plans. Stay focused today and leave tomorrow in rear view.
@CupcakeCrusoe Taking time to do your own recipes is a wonderful plan. Then you are in control and can tweak for better nutrition and lower calories. Since it sounds like you have many to go through maybe choose 5-10 favorites to start with. Better logging is a great goal for next month.
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@torihudson6 – I hope those kickboxing classes are working out for you! One of my friends loves her boxing workouts – gets rid of stress for her!
@BrookeLynn18 – It’s so great you have a partner working with you through this process! The 5K you’re planning to run sounds like a lot of fun!
@Alicia_Monique – Love how one of your goals is to stay sexy!
@Jenfromtheblock84, @fitchick37, @MuttiNM, @kali31337 – great losses for January!
@sharpdust – Kobe’s death is hitting hard on this coast as well. He never forgot his Philly-area roots. Just within the last few weeks he bought out a showing for the movie Just Mercy here in Philadelphia so people could watch for free. He went to school in a neighboring school district (though not in high school at the same time), and a few people I know from high school have commented how they “got in” to see him play in high school. So sad his daughter was with him, too. Also, look at what you did this month! Down 13 pounds!
@snailseatplants – sorry about your broken toe. If you want to exercise, in addition to the other suggestions I’ve seen you might want to try rowing. Because of the way your feet get strapped in, you may or may not have an issue with your toe. But rowing is a great total-body workout and will definitely make you sweat. Just to play devil’s advocate: you can lose weight without exercise, if you find all of it too painful over the next few weeks. If you read a lot of the message boards, you’ll see phrases like “You can’t outrun a bad diet” or “You can’t outrun your fork” and with good reason – exercise is a much smaller part of weight loss than people realize. I found this out when I regained a lot of the weight I lost initially. I maintained or crept up the scale for a while, but I know when my life went out of control with my eating following close behind is when I gained most of the weight back. I definitely proved to myself that it was the eating that really did me in.
@mmccloy12 – so glad you’re enjoying the podcast. I listen on the train ride home. Yesterday I was listening and I just about died laughing on the train when she said this: “My *kitten* likes to grow when it’s watered by Merlot!” (Sorry but it’s a direct quote!) I’m trying to get used to slower progress by reminding myself that progress is progress.
@Terytha – I’ve been feeling impatient as well, but I’m not 100% sure why. One of the things I’ve done in the past to motivate myself: I put aside $5 per pound in an envelope and used the $$ to buy whatever I was working towards when I reached my goal. New clothes sound great for this type of reward system!
@theleadmare – I teared up a bit when you described putting on your new jeans. It’s such a great moment!
@speyerj – Hey there fellow rower! I rowed in high school, too! So much fun being out on the water. I’ve thought about joining one of the clubs around here at some point. It’s not in the cards in the near future – say the next year – but maybe sometime after that.
@GroverBlue78 – You maintained for the month. I’d still call that good work because you did the work and didn’t gain. The work will eventually pay off for you!
@Aerohead21 – my sister is so dedicated to Taco Tuesday that one night, when my niece was 3 years old, she came home and said to my sister, “If it’s Tuesday it must be tacos!”
@L2HS – wow, 16 pounds down!
@aliciap0116 – Got a little misty when I saw you arrived in onederland today! Nice pedi!
Oh boy, I know I’m forgetting some things. One day left and then we’re into a long February!
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@aliciap0116, you’re an inspiration! How amazing, I’m so happy and proud of you.
I feel bad, I haven’t been posting a lot! I’m kind of going through a bad funk, trying to shake it, but it’s hard. Anyone who struggles with depression can relate I’m sure. I know it’ll pass. Just know I’m reading and rooting for all of you, through the positives and hard times. Thank you also for the positive kickboxing comments, it really has been helpful and a stress reliever.10 -
@aliciap0116 That's wonderful!! Happy Onederland!!
And also thank you for sharing the pozole recipe!! Sounds delicious and seems easy to make as well!!
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Congratulations @aliciap0116!! Your pedicure looks beautiful!. 3
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Thanks for sharing, I am about 240 pounds now but dealing with a broken ankle at this time, hope to be able to walk again in about 4 weeks and slowly build up to going to gym, I think yoga will become my best friend lol. Eating smaller portions and calorie counting have really been helping maintain.. I wish every well and hope you all reach your goal weight.4
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Whoop Whoop! Yes!!!
SW: 260
CW:250
GW:160
H: 5'9
I have also intermittently started attending OA and FA meetings. A few (5) years ago i lost 30 lbs and was in (w)Onderland, but gained it all back with my diet and pregnancy. Baby is almost 3 now and there's no more baby fat excuse!! I have done it before, i will do it again! Love seeing like minded women!!5 -
@bluffgirl67 your food diary, with everything in grams, is honestly #goals. I'm going to try to find accurate entries for everything in grams next month.
@torihudson6 you're going to kick those feels right in the tail feather, as soon as you're ready. In the meantime, we're rooting for you, too.
@SaturnsbestMoon that's a great attitude you have there. And a fantastic username!
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Back at it!! In 2014 I lost 102 lbs while going through a divorce. I am much happier now but have gained back about 60.....So, here we go again.
Height 5' 4"
SW: 242 originally, 210 at the beginning of January 2020
CW 1/30/20 198.8
GW: 145-150-ish
Joined the local gym at the beginning of the year for a 2 month trial membership. Has a pool which is AWESOME!!!!! I hit the treadmill with my sister every morning at 5 and then go back on nights that I can for a swim and a jump in the hot tub. I need to keep doing that, no matter what or I will definitely fail at this. I can starve myself and gain weight, but if I keep up the cardio and healthy eating I know I can do it because I've done it before.
Goals are to get fit, get trim so I can look amazing at my nephews 4th of July wedding, look ultra sexy for my beautiful fireman boyfriend, and feel proud of myself. I need to keep myself on track, log my food with all honesty EVERY SINGLE DAY, and post my actual weight no matter what every week.
From you all, I need support and feedback if you see me sliding. Friend requests please!!! and I love to come up with new and fun recipes and hope you'll share yours with me. Good luck to you all and may we all have a healthy, happy year!!!
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@Queenshavemuscles exercise is helpful and good for our bodies, but the bulk of our weight loss and gain comes from our intake. The amount of calories burned through exercise (for most people) doesn’t add up to a significant enough amount to create the deficit we need to continue eating the way we do. Therefore, in order to create the deficit that will have the greatest impact, we have to do that through diet. The easiest way is to just cut calories. It won’t leave you feeling healthy or full, though, so that’s where crash courses in nutrition come in. I actually had to study nutrition as part of my nursing degree that I’m working on right now so it’s super fresh in my mind 😊
I just wish I actually liked the foods that are nutritious as opposed to the foods that are not.
When you’re feeling bummed about your ankle (so sorry for you 😭) keep in mind, upper body exercises and proper nutrition! You’ll lose even with a boo-boo ankle 🥰5 -
@aliciap0116 congrats! Love the pedi! Made me tear up! Your steady dedication and advice has been an inspiration to me!5
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Ok, so this will sound a little weird, but I'm curious for some thoughts. I am/was sort of trying to go plant based (couldn't quite stop eating meat) I like the benefits of the lifestyle, but am lamenting the no meat, dairy, fish. However, someone from the community suggested that plant based isn't bad but you should still have some benefits of eating meat etc...
This got me thinking. I absolutely love history, read it, watch it whenever I can. One area I particularly am in love with is the lifestyle of those in the 1940s era. Being as it was a wartime, they had meat and other things rationed. So many were kind of doing more plant based with meat, eggs, dairy added when available. I wonder if that could work today?
I accidentally found a website called the 1940s experiment. Whoever created it said they wanted to save money and lose 100lbs. I haven't read it all yet, but was excited to find they posted 182 wartime recipes that they made themselves!! So my thoughts, give that a try myself! I dont know if it worked for them yet, and I dont know how feasible it is, but why not try! I've already made the wartime loaf and it looks amazing!!
You may want to check this out: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/flexitarian-diet-guide#benefits.
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