Women 200lb+, Let's Keep It Moving This March!!!

I am exhausted, totally broken. My husband woke me at 5am and said the doctors have told him to go to hospital because he had flu like symptoms and chest pains. Long story short he’s got pneumonia but back home and filling himself up with drugs. I’m so far behind with my work and deadlines for this weekend plus worried about him. But but but I resisted the urge to cupboard raid to get me through the exhaustion, I squeezed in a swim and slipped into my exercise calories but not too much! Tomorrow is another day, I have a plan, a list and I shall conquer .

Aw surgery sucks and makes losing weight hard! Protein and vitamin C for healing! Good veggies have vitamin C and lots of other vitamins and minerals too so you don’t have to stick with just oranges 😂

And sorry about the panic attacks guys. I have panic attacks too. I understand how it can derail everything. I actually have been having a terrible week emotionally but just started back on track. My brain is so food obsessed right now.

Good job reaching out for support 🥰

@svm569 I can identify with that - plenty of times I've been in the kitchen secretly binging on jaffa cakes when my bf is in a grump.

Easier said than done, I know, but try not to feel terrible. These things happen, and beating yourself up only extends the cycle. Just draw a line under it, step away from the chips, and maybe start thinking about other things you can do when you're heading for an emotional binge.

Sending you good vibes for an on-track day tomorrow!

SW: 243
CW: 220.2
GW: 160ish
March Goal Weight: 212
Weigh-in day: Friday
3/6: 218.2

So I have had a rough week. Got sick on Wednesday, like actually stay home sick from work sick. I'm still not feeling 100% and am going to try to get in to the doctors today to see if I need antibiotics or something. I had pizza on Wednesday so I am surprised I lost this week. It may actually just be lost water weight because I have been sleeping a lot more and probably not getting enough fluids. I haven't been able to workout since Tuesday so I am super behind on my exercise. Oh well, hoping I feel better soon and can get back to it. The scale will do what it wants until then!

So this morning I said to my husband that I feel like this will be the first weigh in day that I don’t loose weight but I don’t feel like I gained any weight. My sweetheart says “babe, one of your goals was to be under 230 pounds before we go to New Orleans and you’ve reached that goal ahead of time and I’m so proud of you!” Then he said “but let’s say you have gained weight..does that discount all the weight you’ve lost and does that change how beautiful your body is...does that change how fierce you are in the gym...does that change the fact that your butt is wow!...nope! not at all because I know your perseverance...and I know what I’m seeing..a lifestyle change!”
By the time he got done I was crying with joy! I got on the scale and I did not loose any weight and did not gain any weight and I’m still smiling😊. I love this man right here!!!🥰

@bluffgirl67 that is truly amazing that you have been the same exact number for days now! But hey, you have made it down into onederland after a lot of success, and I think it's okay that you're holding steady for a little bit. I'm sure it will start to drop again. Who knows what goes on with our bodies with water retention and all that. I'm sure the kitty enjoyed participating in your weigh in, too!

I'm sorry that so many of us have had stressful weeks. @svm569 that is lame about your grumpy husband. I personally have found that my patience levels fluctuate with regards to my husband's various DIY projects. My husband is famous for starting things and not finishing them. Our counter on the kitchen island was plywood for 2 years (fortunately finished now), and our master bath has been "in renovation" for 3 years. I fantasize about hiring contractors all the time. We can't afford it, though, and my husband is really handy, so I just have to be patient and try not to nag.

If my husband gets grumpy with the dIY projects that HE starts, I just grab the kids and head for the hills to do something fun.

@BrownSugar174 your man sounds amazing, what a sweetheart. He knew just what to say! And- he's right! You have already met your goal for New Orleans.

My goal is to get to Onederland by the time I run the 5k on March 14. Then, 5 days later, we got on vacation and I'd like to stay in onederland the whole time. It's only a measly couple pounds away, so why does it feel so hard?

@shorepine Thank you for the welcome. I am sorry you are needing to do all the farm work yourself and take care of the family while your husband is away. Just think of all the extra calories you burned! Glad he is due back soon.

@BrownSugar174 Thank you for the welcome. It sounds like you have a wonderful husband. Cherish him.

@Aerohead21 Thank you for the Happy Birthday! Maybe your new scale will be forgiving?

@Terytha I am sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope everything settles down and the panic stops.

My scale was up a bit this morning but I expected it. My husband took my daughters and son-in-law and myself out to dinner last night to our local hibachi grill so I wouldn't have to cook on my birthday. I tried to eat well and according to my doctor's instructions but the food was richer and more sodium than I have been having and my stomach started to hurt but not as badly as a few weeks ago. So it may be starting to heal.

I need to get started painting while I still have some energy. Goal is to give the closet a second coat and get the sewing room emptied (most everything big is out just a bunch of stuff on the shelf around the room,) clean the walls so the paint will stick, tape and start painting it. I need to finish it tomorrow so we can put stuff back in on Sunday.

Goodness seems like March has decided to take a swipe at quite a few of us. Use the weekend to refocus, energize, and strategize. We've acquired more knowledge and tools since the beginning though so let's grab March by the horns and show it whose boss!! Congrats to those who are already kicking it and posting losses!

@MuttiNM What an adventure your son is having. I can't even imagine the stamina, strength, and determination it takes to bike cross country.

@sharpdust So happy you are back to the gym and enjoying workouts. You are doing great!

@speyerj Love the new pic!! You look amazing.

@CupcakeCrusoe Looks like Terytha already kicked your butt for not taking your meds. I will just give you a tiny tap then. With all the exercise you're doing it is beneficial to monitor bp and take your meds. Hopefully you can officially come off them soon. Thanks for the mojo also. We should have biopsy results Tues/Wed.

@lbostic89 Wow what a day you had. I would have been crying my eyes out from the stress. Tell yourself exercise is a "duty" of your new job. Maybe looking at it that way will help you get it done more often.

@chelleedub Losing 1lb is still a great loss. Hitting 2lbs every week will be difficult to do and also stressful on your body over time. Once you get more settled into the routine and following your plan consistently I'm sure things will fall into place. There is always going to times when goals aren't met. It's frustrating but also ok. We just have to keep on track and not get derailed. All positive steps we take are forward movement. (making mental note to self as I've been struggling with this).

@BrownSugar174 I hope you love the yoga classes. I've never been able to do a formal class but love my youtube yoga time. I've been slack on hit and my body feels it. I think yoga helps us move those little odd muscles that don't see much action plus keeps are bodies limber. All good things in my book. Your hubby is such a good soul but I expect nothing less since you are too.

@charlottemilton Welcome and Happy Birthday! I'm sorry you are facing so many health issues right now. Using those are reasons to take control of your health is a great thing to focus on. You have a lot of nutritional parameters so I would work on meeting those as the first step while logging my foods. Trying to do too much at once can be overwhelming.

@shorepine I'm tired just reading your post so no wonder you've been feeling rundown. Hopefully with hubby coming home this weekend your load will lighten up and you can get some downtime. Hang in there and keep reaching for Onederland. You are going to make it.

@Terytha Hope you are feeling better today and that the anxiety is better. OMG at your battle scars from dreaming. Were you at a massive cut throat sale in the dream? I'm shooting for 190 also but you are ahead of me on loss. Let's hit that goal this month.

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Love the positive attitude and that your hard work is paying off with more energy.

@leanneellison1979 Hoping the specialist will be able to do a successful surgery and your body can heal quickly.

@fitchick37 Sorry your hubby is sick and that you've got so much work stress on your shoulders. I'm proud of you for not raiding the cupboards. Your plans are solid and yes you will conquer!

@kathrynegrady I hope you are feeling better today and that your meds get sorted out.

@Aerohead21 Sorry you've been hit hard this week also but glad to see you are getting back on track. I hope you have a great and restful weekend.

@svm569 It's so hard when other's attitudes cause us to react in ways that aren't good for our journey. I'm guilty of eating my feelings at times so totally understand. Taking the time to acknowledge the why is a positive. All we can do is learn from it and like you said start over the next day. No reason to let the small slips override all the good steps. You've got this.

@FadedNovelty Feel better soon. Take care of yourself and feed your body with good food and rest.

Trying to decide if I want strength or cardio today. Technically a strength day but the arthritis in my hands is acting up so gripping kettle bells doesn't sound like much fun. So guess I just made up mind...cardio it is.

@bluffgirl67 No, it was a very silly dream about walking a dog while getting groceries. Sometimes I have terrible nightmares and sometimes I dream about puppies and chores. =P

I wonder if maybe there was something rough/sharp caught in the cloth of my PJs. My cat likes to chew his toenails in my lap. I'll throw them in the wash and change out the sheets just in case.

I want chocolate 😭😭😭😭😭 I hate starting and restarting and the negotiation your brain does. Like NO 😡 we do NOT need chocolate 😡