Women 200lb+, Let's Stay Fired Up This February!!!

angelexperiment · February 2020

@Tattoomama4440 have you tried weighing your foods for accuracy and accurate portions, I know when I wasn’t losing it was cause what my idea of a portion was and what it actually was was off and finding out what the actual servings is on stuf and eating one was very different! Then I saw some progress! ( well with carb cycling I saw progress not any other diet!) I too have dieted my whole life so I understand the frustrations

angelexperiment · February 2020

Ok so I preplanned my meals for the week ✅ I prepped my meals on Sunday started at 430 am 4 hours later ✅ I have logged all my recipes for the week 4 hours later here I am ✅ mental readying for this ✅ Bought a mandolin slicer and meal prep containers on clearance ✅ I will carry on another week of vegan keto meals ( just a book I chose) and then I will go on to doing choose more lose more with Chris Powell 🧗 I’m ready to commit myself to this again it’s the only thing I’ve done that works for me. I plan on doing keto meals on my low carb days and moderate carbs on high carb days and free day whatever I feel I missed out on during the week! Super excited 😆 I already fit my new jeans better and can see a difference in my bloated belly now not bloated. Just from cutting calories last two weeks. My new jeans that were barely buttoning are now comfortable instead of uncomfortable from a few days ago! Guess I need to do progress pics in those bad little boys! Lmao it was so funn bc the biggest size they had was 16 ( assume women’s) I said well they are just gonna HAVE to fit or I’ll make them fit. Well I sure did that 🏅 yay me

sharpdust · February 2020

@gorgeous2343 We are in similar boats, I also feel like I need to stop messing around too. Small changes will lead to larger changes. Lets do this!

@speyerj sorry about the water weight but its clear that's what it is. Water is heavy and you've lost most of it already, keep rocking

@KeriA you have nice steady losses, keep it up

@mmdeveau Training for that run will be fun, I need to sign up for a 10K or something manageable to motivate me to get moving

@CupcakeCrusoe my fast food consumption has been bad. Lent starts tomorrow, so I plan on giving that up for 40 days.

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Nice workout plan. You are making the best of your situation, glad you managed to make it work. And good job on the pound loss!

@lbostic89 excellent loss! Keep it up

I had another not great weekend as far as eating. Weirdly though, I'm not upset like I was last week. I had a very introspective weekend. The question posed last week, about whether or not you love yourself, really has been in the back of my head. I feel like this weekend I was able to see what aspects of my health/appearance that I could control and not really focusing on the things out of my control, for example height. Watching Kobe's memorial yesterday also put things into perspective, whats important in life. I want to be happy in this life, I want to be healthy in this life. I have hit a hard place as far as making good choices but that doesn't mean I'll stop trying.

I made myself a promise that I would weigh in Wednesday, regardless of whatever is going on, because I do think that simple act will help prevent gaining which is easy and also lead me to losing which is not as easy. I want to do this for all of 2020 because a year is 12 months, 2 months in I am still down and I want to see what I can do in those other 10 months.

NeachyBird · February 2020

Hi Ladies.I would love to join you group and get more friends! My goal is to be under 200 before 42! Which is Aug 4. I weigh in weekly on Saturdays
Height: 5'7"
SW: 257
CW:248
February Goal Weight: 243
Final GW: 170

shalanne · February 2020

Highest weight: 250 (8/1/19) Height: 5” 7”
SW: 1/9/2020: 246.8
1/28: 243.2
2/4: 241.8
2/11: 240
2/18:237.6
2/25: 238 (Dang it! ☹)
Total Loss: 12 lbs
1st GW: 200 lbs for flight to London end of July

Hi all, I am new here. Just started reading your posts yesterday and really love the support I am seeing from everyone. It makes me feel less alone in this journey relating with all your struggles and successes. 😊

This is my second (real) attempt with weight loss. The first time, 10 years ago, I was eating all clean foods, tracking calories, doing P90X or Insanity programs 5-6 times a week, and went from 235lbs to 174 in about a year. I’m not sure why I stopped working out and eating well. I was working hard and even had a little friendly competition going with my husband at the time (who could get to 170 first haha). Perhaps it’s because I teetered in the high 170’s for like 3 months without any real progress. I was busting *kitten* with the workouts and getting burned out. Slowly, the weight went back up and got to my heaviest last year of 250.

I feel like I am doing well with my eating habits again this time. I eat mostly proteins, veggies, and some complex carbs. I am food prepping all my lunches for the week. I feel full much sooner than when I started 2 months ago, and I don’t have too many cravings anymore. I typically keep my calories around 1000 – 1200, but I’m worried maybe that is too low? If I eat foods that are “bad” or high calorie, I feel so guilty and worried about how that will affect my weight loss. If it’s in moderation, I should enjoy those foods from time to time. I am super scared that my weight loss will stop or slow. I was at a good pace till this last weigh in (birthday party wine tasting and skipped a workout yesterday) and I don’t want to plateau or (*gulp*) increase. Which happens sometimes, but I really beat myself up over it. It feels like a completely wasted week.

I need to add weightlifting to my workouts. Currently I walk uphill (6% grade) for about 45 mins 3 days a week at the gym near my work. I know that’s not enough. I need to build back the muscle I'm loosing as I loose fat weight. Building muscle will also help keep my metabolism up, which is slowing as I lose weight since it doesn’t need to work as hard to keep me alive. But I’m so nervous to walk over to the weight section at the gym. When I lost weight before, I did everything at home since I worked from home. But now I leave for the office at 6:45AM and I don’t get home till 6PM at night. Once I set foot in the house, I am done for the day! I decided to go to a gym near my work as soon as I'm off. I know I can stick with that and have done so for almost 2 months now. I get home an hour later, but that’s better than making excuses because I’m too tired. My point is, I need to do weights at a gym vs at home, and it terrifies me. lol

My first goal that I’d like to reach is the 200lb mark before July 30. We are traveling to London and the 11-hour flight will be so very uncomfortable at my height and weight. I figured 200 was a good goal and not too extreme, but it will make fitting in the damn airline spaces way better if I can do it. 😊

Anyway, that’s my background, current struggles, and goals. I hope everyone has a fantastic week this week and reaches all their weight and fitness goals! 😊

speyerj · February 2020

You can do this @sharpdust ! You've got the right attitude.

bluffgirl67 · February 2020

Afternoon everyone. Hope all is going well today.

@Terytha Adding in a snack to hold back the Hangry is a great idea. I don't eat a lot of high calorie meals so usually do about three snacks. My favs are yogurt, pb toast, almonds, and popcorn. Try a few different things to find what satisfies you best.

@gorgeous2343 Great work. Keep going and you will be reaping the rewards.

@CupcakeCrusoe Thank you for the kind words. You've got being consistent down pat. I have no doubt you will find the perfect balance of protein/carbs that fits your body's needs.

@mmccloy12 Congrats on your loss and hitting your goal reward. While work is hectic and stressful use your small amount of spare time to rest and recharge. Don't let that treadmill taunt you one bit. Staying focused on the nutrition is most important. Work on getting the home gym area ready. Then when things settle in you will be ready to workout in a great space. As for keeping up here don't sweat it. Read when you have a chance and post when you have time. We're all here for whatever whenever you need.

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Congrats on the loss. I'm sorry you've been in flare mode. Weather plays such a factor in fibro but sadly we can't control that. Enjoy your new workout routine.

@flimflam87 I would call cruising without weight gain an awesome accomplishment. All that wonderful food at your fingertips and still on point. You rock!!

@lbostic89 Great loss. I'm sure once you get back into the swing of working again you will be able to find a routine that will work well for you.

@angelexperiment Great job on getting meals all prepped and planned for the week. Doing prep work is probably the biggest thing that helps me stay on track. Take those progress pics to help keep you motivated.

@sharpdust I'm sorry you are in a place of struggle right now. Taking the time to look inward and ask the difficult questions can be rough. I'm happy you are doing that and looking to focus on things you can control. You can have a happy and wonderful life. It will take planning, dedication, and coming back around to them when you feel like your way is lost. Look how far you've already come and what has been accomplished. I'm proud of you for all that. Keep that promise to weigh in each week no matter what bc that is in your control. Never stop trying to make good choices but don't beat yourself up when your choices aren't great. Life isn't perfect and we aren't either. Hugs

@shalanne Welcome to the thread. For calories do the MFP input and use that amount plus eat back some our your exercise calories. Seems like most do about half back. Personally from what all I've read 1000 is definitely too low. Anything lower than 1200 isn't recommended. I know eating more makes the weight come off slower but in the long run it is more sustainable. I don't worry about "bad" foods. I just focus on staying at my calories and eating foods I like. The ups of weigh ins just need to be taking with a grain of salt if you know calories have been holding well. So many factors at play in the day to day of weight that cause shifts. You've got a nice plan laid out to reach your goals. Now just stay focused, consistent, and patient. Also take a breath, relax, and give yourself grace on days when slips happen. You can do this.

Morning plans got sidetracked so now I need to grab my dumbbells and get to work. Go get it ladies!

sharpdust · February 2020

Thanks @bluffgirl67 and @speyerj , I am in it for the long run. Its a marathon and I plan to finish.

shorepine · February 2020

Hi everyone!

It took me seriously a few days to catch up on the last week of posts! I would spend 10 minutes reading, but didn't have time to comment. There's just so much good stuff.

I haven't been doing well with my food choices and have not gained, but have not lost anything either. I took a break from the weigh ins just because it seemed too depressing to continually report being at the same weight.

I'm focused on small steps but am ready to kick things into gear now! You can expect to see me around more, too, because I find I'm doing my best when I'm checking in here and regularly posting.

I do want to give a shout out to @speyerj and @mmdeveau for inspiring me with your running! Congrats @mmdeveau on getting in to Broad Street and congrats @speyerj for finishing the 5k and kicking up your training a bunch. When I read both of your posts on running, I signed myself up for the Shamrock Run 5k in 3 weeks' time. I haven't done a race in ages! So, thank you for motivating me.

cory17 · February 2020

I've had it with the same circling weight. This past weekend cooked some soup to bring for lunch and making my green drink for mornings and praying it helps stop my sodium retention and body stubbornness. During lunch went out for a hair trim which have been wanting to do for weeks - I think have been neglecting myself. Also picked up some pants a size smaller which want to fit into before summer. I want to transform

Aerohead21 · February 2020

Grrr February just isn’t my month 😡 my scale ... the brand new one ... is broken 😓 so idk where my weight is at right now. Considering my crappy decisions I just can’t see that I’ve done anything better than maintain...dear God, I hope I’ve at least maintained 😥 and school omg school 😨 so much work and I can’t keep up with it!

Is February over yet?

speyerj · February 2020

@shorepine - Are you in PDX? Me too!! I can't do the Shamrock this year because I'll be out of town, but that one is so much fun! It's huge! You'll have a blast.

I've been sidelined from running for a bit with periformis syndrome - basically I pulled a muscle in my right butt cheek. But I just started Physical Therapy and will be cross training with rowing, yoga and strength training in the meantime. I'll be back at it and stronger than ever in no time.

@Cory17 - oh tell me about it! I have finally started to drop some of the water weight but it's frustrating losing the same pounds over and over. But good for you for going for a hair cut and shopping- a little self care goes a long way.

@shalanne - I completely get what you mean about fearing the free weights. I avoided strength training for so long. It's so intimating. I knew I needed to do it, but I wasn't sure how to start. What helped me is that I had a friend make me make a commitment to her to look up 6 exercises I could learn to do on line and then go and do them. Then she checked back in with me to make sure I had done it. Maybe we can be that accountability coach for you? It might also be worth it to schedule even just one training session with a personal trainer at your gym to help you get started. I was using the free gym we have at work, so I was kind of on my own. But if you have access to a resource, use it! You can do this!! And yes, for your current weight, 1200 calories is likely the lowest you would want to go, and that would be on a day without exercise. I'm 205 right now. I eat about 1300 when I am a slug and about 1600 on days when I am doing a lot of cardio. Remember what @sharpdust said, this is a marathon. Pace yourself. If you eat too little for too long, you'll be that much more likely to quit or give into a binge fest. Congratulations on your planned London trip. Very exciting!

svm569 · February 2020

@Aerohead21 I feel your frustration.

My scale broke since my last post. It decided to whack out and give me a different reading every time I stepped on it and it was out by a good couple of kilos. It’s even more frustrating as today it’s one month since I started my journey and I really wanted to see where I’m at one month in. So I didn’t get to weigh myself first thing in the morning. Went to run some errands, came home and it hit me. My son had been weighed yesterday at the doctors so I popped him on the scale to see how off it is and then I got on using that difference. Now I’m not taking the weight shown as accurate plus I’m on the heavier side in the afternoon. But it did show a loss.

So after a month in on my journey I’ve lost roughly 14.5lbs (6.6kg). I’m really happy with this progress and I hope to continue my loss this next month.

CupcakeCrusoe · February 2020

@angelexperiment sounds like you know what works for you! You got it.

@sharpdust ❤️ I know you can find the balance between short term and long term happiness losing weight. You can do it.

@NeachyBird welcome!

@shalanne sounds like you know what to do but putting it in practice is hard because you're afraid of failure. As long as you treat yourself right, and eat enough, move some, keep a deficit, then this will work. Promise.

@bluffgirl67 I love that even though your plans fell through, you still found the time and motivation to do some weights.

@shorepine good luck on your 5k!

@cory17 this process takes time, but it sounds like you've got the right attitude- the time for self care is always.

@Aerohead21 man I tell you I could not be a teacher- so much work! I really admire that you are doing a job for the good of kids, even at the expense of your own time and sanity, sometimes (I hope I remembered right that you're a teacher not a student!

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@svm569 congratulations! 14 lb is a lot for a month! I know you know this, but I'll say it anyway- it probably won't be as much next month, but any loss is worthy of celebrating.

Big news everyone!

I got to ONEderland today! 198.8. I would show you my scale, but it's grody with paint splatters from painting the bathroom. 😂

I'll probably bounce up or around a little, but so so happy to see 1's on the scale again.

On advice of some MFP runners, I'm reducing running to three days a week, so today is lifting day! I hope everyone's having a great day! Let's kick it in the etc.

Candyn617 · February 2020

@CupcakeCrusoe Congratulations on making it into Onederland!! 👏👏 Doing a happy dance for you!! So exciting! Hope to join you there this week or next! Have a great day!!!

BrownSugar174 · February 2020

@mmdeveau DKA is no joke. I know of two people who have died from DKA. My PCF said KETO is a low card high fat diet which is not good for anyone long term. He’s seen patients have short term success with long term negative consequences.

joycocello · February 2020

I just found this message board, and it looks perfect for me-- so I thought I'd put up a post, as I haven't been in Onederland since before my 4th pregnancy (nearly 14 years ago).

Age: 46
Height: 5'5"
SW: 265 on 1/1/2020
CW: 250 (as of this morning!)
GW: 195 by my 47th birthday (12/28/2020)

Thank you so much for starting this thread-- just reading through it has been inspiring for me and given me hope that I can keep with this for the long haul, as many of you have, with awesome results!

GroverBlue78 · February 2020

Hi All,

February has been another slow month. with little change. I keep falling into this habit of not tracking and not investing in time for exercise. Well.my hubby is trying to lose weight now so I have him to encourage me a bit more.

it truly comes down to me making myself a priority. I am devising a plan as we speak cause with a kid,busy work and husband it now means a lot more coordinating and time management.

SW: 241.4 lbs
Feb 5: 240.8 (-1.0)
Feb 12: 239.6 (-1.2) (-2.2 lbs)
Feb 19: 240 (+0.4) (-1.8 lbs)
Feb 26: 240.8 (+0.4) (-1.0lbs)

Goal is to be at 200 by end of the year.
Next month will be better.

shorepine · February 2020

@speyerj I am on the central coast, and a little town near me, Newport, has their own "Shamrock Run", although it is nowhere near as exciting as Portland's it is still really fun!!! I used to live in Portland too and I LOVED the Shamrock Run! Except for that big long hill in mile 2. Haha. The Newport one ends at the Rogue brewery though, so it's not so bad.

Terytha · February 2020

I haven't slept in two days. Somehow every night around midnight I'm suffering horrible pain from my lower stomach down to my knees. It's THAT time soon so I'm not worried but I'm also not excited for these new symptoms.

I sort of get it. The reading I've done suggests that fat cells are like pollution collectors, hanging on to all sorts of garbage that gets dumped right back into your blood when you lose weight. That's why my cholesterol is actually going up sometimes and such.

It just sucks. I feel like I've spent my whole life hearing how much healthier weight loss would make me and now I'm doing it and feeling worse.

I wish it was summer. The cold and grey are wearing me out more.

aliciap0116 · February 2020

Height: 5'6"
SW: 236.4 (9/8)
1/29: 200.2
1/31: 199.8
2/5: 199.8
2/12: 197.0
2/19: 196.3
2/26: 196.4
2/29:
Feb goal: 194

Non-scale goals for February:

Cardio 4 times a week (0)
Strength 2 times a week (0)
Water at 96 oz (about 96 oz)
Intermittent fasting 16/8 cycle (6 of 7)
Develop a meal planning system (in process)

Small gain this week and won't make my monthly goal. It's serving as a gentle reminder I need to get my butt in gear. I've been pretty good about nutrition this week (despite eating out quite a bit) but I've been in a bit of a funk and did not follow through on exercise this week at all. I'm not sure why I am having trouble because I feel so good after I exercise. I clearly need to get it done before evenings, as I've been tired and feeling the need to cocoon a bit. I think work stress, politics, and the fears about the coronavirus has me a bit down. I recognize the threat is not imminent but my organization will be hosting a conference for about 400 people at the end of March and being in a hotel for a solid 4 days sounds awful to me right now.

aliciap0116 · February 2020

@CupcakeCrusoe congratulations on hitting ONEderland!! Your hard work and consistency paid off!!

Iamthekateanator · February 2020

Hello!
SW: a few years ago 240. (Insert a long plateau and giving up)
Sw/CW: 219
GW: 175. First goal is 206 by April

I'm new to actually tracking calories. I'm a momma of 3.
I need to eat healthy foods and track how much I'm eating, break my sugar addiction and my emotional eating habit. My focus goals are track every day and no sugary treats until april (I hope by then I wont be craving them so bad).

How often do we post updates in this group?

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · February 2020

GroverBlue78 wrote: »

Hi All,

February has been another slow month. with little change. I keep falling into this habit of not tracking and not investing in time for exercise. Well.my hubby is trying to lose weight now so I have him to encourage me a bit more.

it truly comes down to me making myself a priority. I am devising a plan as we speak cause with a kid,busy work and husband it now means a lot more coordinating and time management.

What I decided in January was that my "project" this year that I was going to work on was my weight loss. My writing will wait until that's done; making cosplay and historical reenacting costumes needs to wait til I settle into a new size and shape. So this is my priority, something that I am doing every day, just as my boyfriend is working and writing his own book. That helps me to not put it aside.

I don't know if taking that view will help or not, but there you are.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · February 2020

Iamthekateanator wrote: »

Hello!
SW: a few years ago 240. (Insert a long plateau and giving up)
Sw/CW: 219
GW: 175. First goal is 206 by April

I'm new to actually tracking calories. I'm a momma of 3.
I need to eat healthy foods and track how much I'm eating, break my sugar addiction and my emotional eating habit. My focus goals are track every day and no sugary treats until april (I hope by then I wont be craving them so bad).

How often do we post updates in this group?

I think a lot of people post a weekly weight update, and come on here daily, respond to others, and give support. I talk a lot about my day and how it's impacting my weight loss and the psychological stuff that's coming up as the weight comes off.

shalanne · February 2020

@speyerj I think your idea of having this forum as accountability is a great idea. My plan is to start adding weights 3 days a week. For now, even if i just go to the weight section and do a few exercises, ill get more and more comfortable. I just need to get my butt over there and do something to start. lol Thanks so much for your encouragement, it truly does help.

@CupcakeCrusoe You're right, I know what to do to get there, but DOING it and succeeding is the struggle. I need to accept that failure does not mean the end. Reading all your messages of ups and downs really helps put that in perspective.

@bluffgirl67 Eating 1000 - 1200 calories (most days) is probably too low. I have heard some people say that they weren't seeing any results till they started eating more calories, so I will need to reevaluate my diet and just make sure I'm fueling my body enough. Especially on days I work out.

For a month and a half I went to the gym and used the treadmill 3 days each week, every week, no misses. Friday, I walked around in my neighborhood because I was just plain lazy, Monday I was not feeling well, and yesterday I forgot my shoes (got to the locker room at the gym before I realized it 🙄). I am planning to go today, but I am so frustrated with myself for missing so much. Once you miss a few, its so easy to keep missing. I have all my stuff and things today, no excuses! Maybe I will brave the weight section today. 😱

sharpdust · February 2020

Height: 5'11"
SW: 299.8lbs (1/1/20)
CW: 285.8 (1/31/20)
Adjusted Feb GW: Maintain for the month
GW: 199
2/5: 284.4
2/12: 285.8
2/19: 289.8
2/26: 288.0
2/29:
Feb Loss: +2.2
Total Loss: -11.8
Adjusted Feb goal: 285.8

Happy to say the scale went down this week after back to back weeks of it going up. Can't say I changed my habits drastically, still eating more than I should, but not so much that I see a gain. February has been an interesting month for me. I feel in the past I would have given up by now but I am not going to. My motivation is definitely not where it was for January, so that's something I need to work on. Thank you to everyone here for making this a place I want to come to even when I am not having my best week. Very much looking forward to March, something about a new month that motivates me. I will post 2/29 to see if I was able to maintain for the month, regardless of whether I meet this, I feel like February has taught me some lessons that will help me in the long run.

MuttiNM · February 2020

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)
1/31: 284.4
2/5: 281.6
2/12: 282.0
2/19: 279.2
2/26: 276.2
2/29:
Feb. GW: 276
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)

Fitness goals for February:
- exercise bike 5 times per week - 5 of 5
- short walking videos twice a day 5 times per week - 5 of 5
- strength training 2 times per week - 2 of 2
- chair yoga 3 times per week - 3 of 3

Finally had a good week of exercise after 2 not so great weeks. @aliciap0116, it really is hard to exercise when in a funk. Like you said, I feel so good afterwards but knowing that still doesn't help me do it when I'm feeling down. The first week I was feeling down I just did the chair yoga. It felt like the path of least resistance at the time and like I didn't totally abandon my exercise. Maybe you can set a more modest goal than your usual exercise routine just so you continue doing something until you get out of your funk. I know, might be easier said than done.

Congratulations to all entering onederland! What an achievement! Hope to join you some day but that seems far off right now...but then so did the 200s when I started.

Hope you all have a good week!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · February 2020

I got one room and one large closet sorted and the stuff we won't need for the next three months packed up. Ooof. I'm impressed with myself but also pretty tired. I won't be staying up late tonight, that's for sure.

Since I have ADHD, getting things all the way done is a real victory for me, and so this is a really big deal. I'm very happy.

bluffgirl67 · February 2020

@shorepine Way to go out and sign up for the 5k. I'm sure you will do well. I know holding at the same weight can be frustrating but am glad you are still baby stepping and sticking it out. Every step forward is progress.

@cory17 Keep at it and you will be transformed and in those new pants.

@Aerohead21 With all you have going on I can understand the frustration. Do your best for where you at. Hopefully March will be easier for you all around.

@svm569 You are doing great. As long as you keep working your plan the losses will keep coming.

@CupcakeCrusoe Congratulations on reaching onederland!!! You have been working very hard and I'm so happy for you.

@GroverBlue78 Congrats on this month's loss. Remember all losses even small ones is wonderful progress and worth celebrating. Having your hubby on the journey as well is great. Making the plan to work everything in will also help. Seeing ourselves as priorities is often hard. When in reality if we don't care for ourselves then being there for others is even harder. Hugs

@Terytha Spring and all the beautiful sunshine is around the corner. I hope you feel better soon.

@aliciap0116 This week may be a small gain but look at the month's overall. You've had a very good month on the scales. We all need to pull in and hole up sometimes. Listen to your body when it needs rest and keep nutrition in mind during those times. I'm hoping the virus slows down now that the world is aware and making plans for it.

@Iamthekateanator Welcome. When starting out it sometimes easier to focus on one to two things that are easy for. As those become habit add in new things. Watching sugar and logging calories are great starting points. As for thread most do weekly weigh in checks. Then just post whenever they have a chance. We share struggles, accomplishments, tips, and support. Use the thread however works best for you. I do suggest reading regularly even if you don't feel like commenting. There is so much useful information posted that can be used along your journey.

@sharpdust Congrats on your loss. I know you were leery about posting this week but am so glad you did. It is kinda like logging in that just because we don't put it in writing doesn't make it less real. Sending you vibes to get the mojo back for March. I know you can do it...just look at that total loss number.

@MuttiNM Great loss this week. Way to hit those goals. I like the idea of "path of the least resistance" on days when things are going so well. I did that today and at first was feeling bad about doing so. Then I listened to my inner cheerleader that something was better than nothing.

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Nice job on getting so much done. I hate getting ready to move but you've got it going on.

I got a little later start on the elliptical this morning. By the time I got around to it sinus pressure was building up. I already had my workout clothes on so got to it. By 10m in I wanted to stop but forced to the 15m. Although that is 5m less than normal like I mentioned above something is better than nothing. I'm hoping if the pressure eases off enough I can get another small one in later today.

Hope everyone is having a great kick butt day!

Women 200lb+, Let's Stay Fired Up This February!!!

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