Women 200lb+, Let's Keep It Moving This March!!!
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I'm just checking in on everyone's progress, you're all doing so great.
I'm afraid I lost the plot and after 7 weeks of following my diet, I had a splurge week where I went completely off the rails and ate really poorly. Followed that with a second splurge week. I've not weighed myself since 21st Feb as I'm too scared to see what I've done. Feeling terrible about it, but the urges to eat things I craved just got too much to take. Think I'm going to end up starting over again.
Only vague positive was that I did complete the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday. Although I injured my foot half way around and ended up walk/running the last 9km. So my time was a hideously slow 2hrs 50mins.
I'm just in that 'why should I bother, I'm a fat blob and doomed to stay that way' frame of mind at the moment. My half marathon running photo's are awful, I'm so ashamed of my body and how I've let it get. Struggling to get my head back in gear and back to loosing weight.16 -
Aww a lot of us have had blah weeks 🥰 but we’re still here and starting again!! Pick it up again and rejoin the crowd! It’s not a failure if you keep trying!9
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Hey everyone! I've been MIA for a couple of weeks. Got off track a bit. Still continued to log but didn't make it to the gym for a couple of weeks and wasn't eating that great. But, I managed to stay at a maintenance amount and didn't gain any weight so that's a plus. Getting back on track this week.
My goals this month are figuring out how to continue to go out with friends and family to dinner, bar, bowling, etc., and still continue to lose weight. The summer months are coming too and we have our first camping trip the first weekend of April and I struggle not gaining weight while camping too so need to work on both of these.
Starting Weight on Jan 1: 278.4
Current Weight: 265.6
Goal by Mar 31: 260
Final GW: Not sure.. 199 for now, which is where my lowest was 8 years ago5 -
@Savannah80
Sounds like we've had a similar couple of weeks (minus the half marathon for me-- That's awesome!!)
Today is a new day, a new week, etc. Just try to do better today and then repeat tomorrow
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February and March have been stale in the loss dept for me. Not sure why I haven't dropped a single pound.. The only conclusion I can come up with is that I'm building muscle back in my body, but legs mostly, after not using the left leg for most of 2019. *sigh* I'll keep on, keepin' on.8
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Hi Everyone!
I have been MIA but have been reading posts. I didn't do my weigh in on Friday on here but logged it in MFP. Had a busy day and just didn't get to it. For the first time in a long time I didn't log any food that day either! I had logged in though...so I didn't lose my streak. Saturday I had an event and knew I would go over. I imbibed a little too much, but had a really good time!
It's amazing how alcohol makes me hold water. I woke up Sunday with what looked like a 5 lb gain. I know I didn't eat over 17,000 calories, so I know it's water weight...but my goodness. I drank very little in January and did a dry February...so this was the first time drinking in a little while. Going to keep my goal of limiting alcohol that's for sure. I am going out of town this weekend and we will be partaking but I am going to try really hard to limit it! So this week will be getting that water weight off.
I also ate fast food on Sunday for the first time in a long time. And again today. Not worth the calories. Ugh. Sunday was purely a planning thing. Was at the ball field for 6 hours and didn't plan for that. I stayed within calories though. But today I ate up a lot of my calories and I just wasn't satisfied. There was no reason other than I wanted something different then my planned meal. Ugh.
Anywho, lesson learned! I am hoping my past weekend and this weekend doesn't hurt my goal this month, should have consider these events when setting my goal. I am still going to try real hard to meet it!
Hope everyone starts having a better second half of March...and congrats to those still killing it!
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SW: 272
2/29: 244
3/8: 249
March GW: 240 (if there are not too many family gatherings)
Hahah, I definitely got a little carried away the first week of March with dining out, so much eating out. I am actually not beating myself up because it was a learning experience and I enjoyed myself. I also know logically I did not gain 5lbs in a week. I am kind of "resetting" this week with trying to really stick with my calories and drink plenty of water. Hopefully on Friday there will be a slight decrease!
@lbostic89, I'm sorry for your loss. I am happy to hear that your work is letting you attend the funeral though. Sending you positive vibes.
@losin_it_focused, welcome! A lot of here want to lose 50+ or have lost that much, please feel free to add me!
@kathrynegrady, I struggle with my sodium intake, too. It feels like it is impossible to avoid, but I know if I really tried I could.
@sharpdust, family time is so important! You were SO close to meeting your goal, you're going to smash it this week.
@jguldi11, hope you're feeling better!
@shorepine, plateaus happen, all you can do is keep pushing through it. I know there is a lot of good information out there about breaking a plateau, it almost seems to be trial and error on what works best for your body. Great job sticking to your plan though, I know not seeing the results can be discouraging.
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971, hope your body feels better!
@CupcakeCrusoe, bleh I hate when I can't find my motivation, but I always feel so good once I force myself to do it.
@Savannah80, amazing job on completing a half marathon! Everyone falls off the wagon sometimes, all that matters is that you come back. I always remind myself that this is a journey, I am not going to be perfect 100% of the time and I am going to fall off (like I did last week), but I just comeback and refocus again. We're here for you!
@TuesdayLucero, welcome back! All we can do is keep trying. I am with you, I let myself go with the food and I'm up from it, but it was a learning experience.
@skierxjes, you can do this. Losing weight can be frustrating, but just keep doing what you're doing.
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Height: 5.10/178cm
SW: 325lbs/147kgs (September 2018)
CW: 279lbs / 127kgs (March 2020)
GW: 187lbs / 85kgs
Age: 31 years old
Hi / Kia Ora Everyone
I am so happy to have found this group, the posts are so inspirational! I live in beautiful New Zealand and we are going into Autumn (kinda there already).
I was 125kgs when I fell pregnant with my first daughter back in 2017, my heaviest weight ever. I never wanted to be pregnant at such a heavy weight, but my daughter is the light of my life, and I had a really healthy pregnancy for being so overweight.
My current weight is 127kgs, and I have put off from weighing myself daily, to instead weighing myself once a month. I held myself accountable by meticulously recording my calorie intake, which I try to keep at 1600 per day. I don't have much time to work out, but I do walk about 5km a day taking my daughter to preschool and back. I am training to be a preschool teacher this year, and I have practicums in May, and I don't want to be this big then.
Even though we all know that we really need to lose weight for ourselves to be successful, but for me, I am trying to adopt healthy eating and exercising habits so that I can be a good example for my daughter as she grows. I want to break the obesity cycle in my family. Besides, its hard keeping up with a little toddler!
By the end of March, if I can be at 125kgs or below, I would be very happy, as I would be back at my pre-pregnancy weight, and that's a great milestone for me!
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Good evening All,
Looks like March is continuing to test everyone’s patience... but just know that every little thing you do, whether it’s keeping to your workouts, drinking more water, or even venting in this group, is a step in the right direction. Just stay determined to push forward no matter how many times you’re pushed to your limits
@Savannah80 I know that sometimes we have such high expectations of ourselves that we can’t always be proud of our accomplishments, but... from the outside looking in... completing a half marathon is one hell of an accomplishment and you did it with an injury. That sounds like soldier mentality to me! You know you’re none of the negative things you tell yourself you are, and every time that negative voice tries to make you feel bad for splurging, remind yourself of every single good thing you HAVE done, and build off that...
@TuesdayLucero I usually try to look at the menus before I go to the restaurant so I’m prepared with what my options are. That way, if needed, I can eat a little before I get there so I’m not starving if they don’t have many healthy options. Camping sounds like fun! Will they have activities there that you can do to burn calories, or maybe a hiking area just so you can balance out the food?
@torihudson6 at least you enjoyed yourself with family and friends. And your right, i can work on getting this sodium under control, I just have to really focus on the goal.
@JackyJax88 Hello! That’s a really great motivator for losing the weight. And besides the walking, I’m sure keeping up with a toddler can be a really great workout lol.4 -
Aww, thanks guys. I must try and get my head back to reset and start again with the serious calorie logging. I can't afford to stay this size, it's not healthy for me. I am surprised that I did manage to complete the half marathon to be honest. I started with tendinitis in both achilles, which I've been nursing since June. I picked up a left foot strain on my way around which just got more and more painful the further I went. I hated having to walk bits, it sort of felt like cheating. I did consider dropping out at mile 9. I got there in the end though. My foot is still very sore, but it's improving so hoping to be back running next week. I don't have any other races booked yet, so I can just go out and run for fun with no pressure.
Here's me running, about 4 miles in
Nearly giving up at 9 miles
And soooo glad to see the finish line
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@Savannah80 I love your compression socks! And you did finish, which is a feat in itself. Your pictures are so inspiring. Jump back in, moderate deficit, nothing very low, will get you progress (maybe slower than you'd like, but progress!) without feeling too deprived. The best plan is the one you see yourself doing when you stop losing weight. You can do this.
@kathrynegrady I like your pep talk.
@JackyJax88 Welcome! I, too, aim for about 1600 calories. Friend request coming your way- I love checking out what people are eating with their calorie budgets.
@torihudson6 I love seeing your posts about kickboxing. It's nice to have such a badass in my friends list.
@mmccloy12 I appreciate that you've been logging even when you haven't necessarily liked your food diary that day. Shows real commitment.
@skierxjes You can do it!
@TuesdayLucero You've got this! Camping sounds like so much fun!
special shoutout for @bluffgirl67 - thinking of you and your mom today. (((hugs)))
It's Hump DAY! I had a very nice run yesterday. By focusing on my form yesterday, I ran faster and farther more painlessly than I did when I was really trying to run faster (and messing up my stride to do it).
Today I might hit the weights. Probably should. Don't wanna. But- that's why I will.
Baby's not been sleeping well at all, so I am tired and hungry. Just going to keep trucking- that weekly weigh in keeps me honest. Have a great day, everyone!7 -
I feel a lot better today, and while the scale is stubbornly dancing around 280, Boyfriend said this morning I look thinner and my rear is a different shape. I must be recompositing again. The garage is about half packed; a pause is needed til tomorrow because the plastic boxes his memorabilia are in have broken and warped lids, so I need to go get him some better ones. And I have the car tomorrow.
Today I have a lot of cooking to do too, and laundry. And tomorrow is the thyroid biopsy; part of today's cooking is arranging things so that tomorrow if I feel blah dinner will be easy. I try to do that if I can.6 -
@Savannah80 - you look like a rockstar! I know, I hate pictures of myself too - especially in running gear. But you really did accomplish something incredible and I admire you for it.
Now that you are back on the wagon, think about what might have made you slip and learn from it. One thing I learned this go around was that in the past I had been to restrictive in my deficit. I ate too little, and it made sticking to the plan hard. I was too much in a hurry to drop weight so I deprived myself of foods I loved, and as a result I ended up quitting and giving up. Talk about self-sabotage! But I'm glad I had that failure because it helped me do better this time.
I got to say, that practicing maintenance this month has been fun. While I'm eating more carbs than I normally do, my diet is still pretty much the same. Biggest difference is I eat a bigger dinner. And I'm still logging everything.9 -
Good morning, it's Wednesday, the day I picked this month to "officially" record my weight. It's not very exciting today, but at least it's going in the right direction.
SW: 210 (Nov 2019)
3/1: 203 lbs
3/4: 201.2 (-1.8 lbs)
3/11: 200.9 (-2.1 lbs)
3/18:
I've been feeling really fit and I was surprised when I stepped on the scale that my weight isn't down more, so it was a little disappointing. I was certain that this would be my onederland week. Maybe, it will still happen. Seeing 200-something is pretty cool, too. but still. I don't want to whine- but it is so hard for me to lose weight this time around! I've been at it since November and am only 9 pounds down. 27 more to go to get to a healthy weight. Sigh.
Other March goals:
- Continue exercising 4-5 days a week: I've been pretty good at this. Over the past week, I have exercised 4 times.
- Run a 5k (Shamrock Run): coming up March 14
- Less Alcohol (more alcohol free days than drinking days): I've had alcohol 3 of 11 days in March so far- not bad for me.
- Log my food everyday: I've logged my food everyday!
For the next week, my goal is to only have alcohol one day (my post-Shamrock Run beer on Saturday). I also plan to exercise 5 of the next 7 days. The countdown is on to our vacation- we leave in one week's time. I really want to be 190 something by then, and then maintain for the trip.
I went clothes shopping a bit yesterday evening to try to get some stuff for the trip. It was mildly traumatizing- I hate trying on clothes, especially clothes for a warm environment. I am not particularly vain or centered around my looks, but I just felt so frumpy trying to find shorts and sundresses that were flattering. I just felt so, so, middle aged mom, if you know what I mean. And yes, I AM a middle aged mom. So it's not like it is a surprise to look like one! But I hate not feeling confident. I think a few more lost pounds would help me with that. I will get there.8 -
@kathrynegrady
We have a trailer and fortunately are able to cook fairly good meals but we do a lot of sitting around, playing games with snack foods and drinking LOL So I need to learn to tone this down a bit or find healthier snacks. We usually can do hiking and stuff near by so there are options for exercise. I just have this mental block that camping is vacation and I don't want to work out on vacation but if I'm going to go every few weeks, I need to get that changed in my head. It's going to be a big focus for me this year. 6 -
Good morning everyone, weigh-in Wednesday!
Height: 5'6"
SW: 236.4 (9/8)
2/26: 196.4:
2/29: 195.6
3/4: 195.8
3/11: 196.8
3/18:
3/25:
3/31:
March goal: 189.9
My non-scale March goals:- Exercise at least 15 min per day, 6 days a week. 2 gym workouts and lots of dancing, if that counts.
- Water 128 oz. Probably closer to 80 oz on average.
- Intermittent fasting @16/8. 2 of 7 days.
- Eight hours of actual sleep. 5 of 7 days, but naps.
My husband and I just got back from a 5 day trip and I should have a t-shirt that reads "I survived Cancun." I ate what I wanted but tried not to overdo it. My husband likes to eat first thing in the morning and there was a outdoor bar that served fresh tacos, pizza and BLTs at the end of the night, so intermittent fasting was out the window. I drank every night, but tried to stick with vodka and soda - thank you @speyerj for that tip, which has served me well! After the first day, I decided to only log breakfasts and enjoy it.
So, all in all, I am VERY happy to be up only 1 lb over last week (down 1.5 from yesterday, as water weight comes off). It has been easy to compartmentalize the trip, and I am already back into my routine and healthier foods.
I am very relieved because my company cancelled its conference scheduled for later this month. Normally we would have hosted over 600 attendees and speakers at a hotel for 4 days. Cancellations were coming in right and left, so it would have been more like 200, but it still felt like an unnecessary risk given public health concerns right now. I have other events scheduled for this spring but I am hopeful they will be cancelled as well.
I'm looking forward to now taking control of March!9 -
I have read all the posts and am sending out hugs, as many people seem to need them right now. March has been really tough on us so far!! I only have a minute so just a few comments right now!
@shorepine You are doing great, keep up the consistency and activity level. The fact that you are feeling healthier and more fit is the most important piece. Your body is probably recomposing with all of the exercise. Hear you on the middle-aged mom conundrum. It stinks!
@speyerj Glad you are enjoying your month of maintenance!! You've been working so hard and look AMAZING! I think the maintenance period is good for morale as well as good practice for the future.
@CupcakeCrusoe so glad you are back on your meds and posting again!! You will be off them in no time! Hope your little one starts sleeping better!
@Savannah80 I loved seeing your photos. You look healthy and strong. I think doing a small deficit with all of your exercise makes the most sense so you do not feel depleted and your body can feel free to let go of the weight more easily.
@torihudson6 happy birthday and enjoy birthday month!! You also have been working so hard! And love the new photo.6 -
aliciap0116 wrote: »Good morning everyone, weigh-in Wednesday!
Height: 5'6"
SW: 236.4 (9/8)
2/26: 196.4:
2/29: 195.6
3/4: 195.8
3/11: 196.8
3/18:
3/25:
3/31:
March goal: 189.9
My non-scale March goals:- Exercise at least 15 min per day, 6 days a week. 2 gym workouts and lots of dancing, if that counts.
- Water 128 oz. Probably closer to 80 oz on average.
- Intermittent fasting @16/8. 2 of 7 days.
- Eight hours of actual sleep. 5 of 7 days, but naps.
My husband and I just got back from a 5 day trip and I should have a t-shirt that reads "I survived Cancun." I ate what I wanted but tried not to overdo it. My husband likes to eat first thing in the morning and there was a outdoor bar that served fresh tacos, pizza and BLTs at the end of the night, so intermittent fasting was out the window. I drank every night, but tried to stick with vodka and soda - thank you @speyerj for that tip, which has served me well! After the first day, I decided to only log breakfasts and enjoy it.
So, all in all, I am VERY happy to be up only 1 lb over last week (down 1.5 from yesterday, as water weight comes off). It has been easy to compartmentalize the trip, and I am already back into my routine and healthier foods.
I am very relieved because my company cancelled its conference scheduled for later this month. Normally we would have hosted over 600 attendees and speakers at a hotel for 4 days. Cancellations were coming in right and left, so it would have been more like 200, but it still felt like an unnecessary risk given public health concerns right now. I have other events scheduled for this spring but I am hopeful they will be cancelled as well.
I'm looking forward to now taking control of March!
So happy for you and your progress! It's nice to get away, I haven't had a vacay in so long..4 -
Thanks @aliciap0116 ! You are right- feeling fit is a big part of success! And wow- great job on enjoying your trip and already getting back into healthy eating habits. I do the vodka-soda thing myself, it's pretty low cal. I'll add a splash of cran and a lime too to make it a little more exciting. That is a relief about the conference, and I agree, it hardly seems worth it. At my job things are being cancelled right and left too. It's kind of nice, my spring will likely be more relaxing.
@Savannah80 amazing job on the half marathon, that is an incredible accomplishment. For the record I hate all the photos taken of me running and I usually just avoid looking at them. I'm sorry you weren't feeling your best during the race. I think your photos look great though- I especially love the first one!
@torihudson6 you have such a good attitude about your weigh in this week! Even though I always "know" I didn't really gain 5 lbs, I have a habit of berating myself about it. Thanks for the inspiration on treating ourselves kindly.
I've got to get my butt on my treadmill for a run today and I'm not feeling it. It's nice out so I want to run outside, but I'm home from work today with a sick kid so I won't be able to get out. I've been eyeing the treadmill all morning and it looks ominous.5 -
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)
2/26: 276.2
2/29: 274.4
3/4: 273.4
3/11: 270.6
3/18:
3/25:
3/31:
March GW: 265.4
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Fitness goals for each week in March:
- exercise bike 5 times per week - 5/5
- short walking videos twice a day 5 times per week - 5/5
- strength training 2 times per week - 2/2
- chair yoga 3 times per week -3/3; added one more exercise to my routine
Saw my first robin today so spring must be on the way...I hope! Have a good week everyone!6 -
Hi everyone. I've been using MFP for years, and had good success in the past, but after losing 30 lbs. in 2017 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March 2018. Through surgeries and chemo in 2018, I put all that weight back on, plus some. Now I'm almost finished with "maintenance drug" treatments (end of April - woohoo!!). I'm feeling pretty good, eating well, exercising and working on losing again. My goal is to get out of the 200 club! Just reading through posts in this group has helped shift my perspective this morning, so thank you all for sharing your stories, struggles, and smiles. My info:
SW: 3/14/19 - 244
CW: 3/11/20 - 230.8
GW: 160-170
Goal for March 2020: 2259 -
Height 5' 11"
SW: 299.8 (1/1/20)
CW 2/29: 283.8
Total loss: -13.6lbs
Adjusted March GW: 280
3/4: 285.8
3/11: 286.2
3/18:
3/25:
3/31
GW: 199
Feb Goals:
1. Cardio 4X/week for minimum 15 min I was able to do 3.5 workouts last week. I am going to avoid the gym for now and workout at home/in my neighborhood instead for now, still the same goal
2. Weights 4X/week I did 3 days of weights, felt nice and sore. Gonna focus on exercises where I can use my body weight for now until I return to the gym
2. Eat under 1800 calories (logged into MFP) The weekend was not great but I did log it even when I went over
I'm not gonna lie guys, I am so distracted with the Coronavirus. I've already decided to avoid to gym for now. I'm not worried about my personal health but understand that I'm a vector for transmission so avoiding others who may transmit it to me is my responsibility so I don't then infect others. Our schools are still open but we has a meeting to discuss emergency plans and they told us to prepare 2 weeks worth of work in case school does shut down. I was planning to go to Vegas next week for the March Madness tournament and now those plans are canceled (they haven't canceled the tournament yet however, probably won't but may play with no fans). I'm not even mad, I get it. So for my workouts, I plan on walking/jogging for 30 min and then doing some body weight exercises like push-ups, squats, lunges, etc. Gonna ask the PE teacher for some recommendations lol
This week I pretty much stayed the same with a small 0.4 gain. I feel super bloated and have a lot of gas (sorry if TMI) so I'm like this makes sense, that 0.4 is probably mostly bloat. March is starting off very slow but I am still going to do my part. I adjusted my goal to be attainable, anything under 280.9 would be nice. Its the weekends that are still difficult, need to bet better with planning my meals then. Party Saturday with a taco lady, thinking of taking salad mix and making myself a taco salad. Next week I will report a loss *speaking it into existence*11 -
@Savannah80 I! LOVE! THE! PHOTOS! I’m so so proud of you!!1
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Lol I put February goals in my previous post, see I told you all I'm distracted3
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Just a couple of quick comments for maybe the last few days or so of posts. It’s been a busy March so far!
I’ve personally been feeling down. I had jury duty this Monday. Even though I did not get picked, I was on the selection panel for a case that was triggering for me. Definitely put me in a mood Monday night and yesterday, and only a bit today. I don’t think I’ve been eating any more than usual because of it. However, the scale is being very stubborn, and I wonder if I will achieve my goal at this point. I knew I’d stall eventually, though. I’m glad I have the 10-miler to keep me on track with the plan!
@bluffgirl67 – sending good vibes to you and your Momma today!
@lbostic89 – sorry for your loss. Glad your managers could help with the time to go to the service.
@sharpdust – You’re so lucky you get to spend so much time with your family. Also, I’m still going to the gym, but keep in mind I also take public transportation into the city every day. I think if I’m going to get something it’s more likely I’ll get it riding the train than going to the gym. Especially because I’ve always brought my own wipes to the gym and I clean the machines before and after I use them.
@shorepine – probably harder to lose weight because you’re older.
I feel your pain, and it’s why any loss is a good one! You are doing well this month so far. I also have ambivalent feelings about the treadmill, though I acknowledge that there are times that the treadmill has helped my training. Before I forget, good luck on the Shamrock Run 5K!
@CupcakeCrusoe - glad you got your meds. Here’s hoping you’ll be off of them soon!
@Savannah80 – wow, incredible to finish the half with an injury! I hope you are returning to normal. Don’t worry about those pictures - you look great, especially with the smile at the finish line!
@mmccloy12 – holy cow re: alcohol. I’ve rarely imbibed this year, and when I have I’d have put any weight gain down to high-sodium restaurant food, not specifically to alcohol intake.
@speyerj and @torihudson6 – looking great in the new profile pictures! Also, happy birthday, @torihudson6!🎁🎈
@aliciap0116 – welcome back, so happy to hear you had a good time. Considering that you had been flying, a 1-lb gain for the week is pretty good. I’ve heard stories where people have gained 5-10 pounds after flying!
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can't believe how many posts after a few days! Uplifting thoughts to all4
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I HATE.
Lots of things and people but I'm just generally full of hate right now and it's toxic. A poison in my soul.
I feel sick. I want to cry.
I'm taking a break for a bit. Hugs to you all.21 -
@kathrynegrady I read that potassium and magnesium counteract sodium. So you can try to eat foods high in those (or try supplements) as well as try to lower your intake. Btw, I always study restaurant menus in advance, too! I just like to be prepared, lol. Partly for nutritional calculations and partly bc I’m vegetarian, so I’ll know if I’ll have anything to eat!
@jguldi11 I’m sorry you’ve been sick! I’ve sent you a message.
@JackyJax88 There’s definitely an obesity cycle in my family, too! I guess I haven’t consciously thought of it that way, but everyone in my family has become obese, except my (half) sister, who managed to eventually lose the weight after becoming diabetic, and my birth father, who has done construction all his life, and has maintained his physique that way. Luckily, I don’t have any health issues from my weight, and I don’t want any!
@mmdeveau I’m sorry to hear about your experience with jury duty. It must have been sucky to be stuck there while being reminded of your own thing.
Well, coronavirus just hit Virginia Beach (at least, we just became aware that it hit). We have a major airport and a cruise port. A couple tested positive after cruising to Egypt. Because it’s in my area, I won’t be travelling--even outside my local metropolis. Here is a link describing the symptoms (though I’m sure you’ve all read them): https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/11/health/coronavirus-cold-allergies-flu-difference-symptoms-wellness-trnd/index.html
I've been having a difficult time motivating myself to do much. I'm not eating all of my calories and my sleep cycle is off right now. I don't work (I'm living on veteran's disability), so I'm on the couch all day. I'm lonely and bored. I'm finding it difficult to even shower or fold clothes (or wash the rest of the pile). *sigh
I AM supposed to start school soon, which will give me something to do. But it's online, so I'll still be on the couch. I want off the couch! Everyone else is at work all day.
Oh, and I think I have a UTI. Going to get lab work to tomorrow to check that out ...
On the upside: My weight has gone down this week. I joined a three-phase challenge that should have me at 112 lbs by October. And I'm looking forward to a plant-based cooking class with my mom tomorrow night! I would like to take up yoga in the next couple of months … can anyone recommend a mat the cat won’t (can’t) tear up?
Age 39 / Height 5'3 / Calories / 1200
HW 206 lbs
SW 174
2/20 171.4
2/26 170
3/4 168.8
3/11 166.29 -
@JackyJax88, welcome! Love all the goals.
@Savannah80, you look like amazing! I am so jealous. And the fact that you kept going when you wanted to stop? Inspirational!
@CupcakeCrusoe, thank you!! I do feel like a badass when I'm kickboxing, it is such a powerful feeling. Hit those weights! You'll feel great after.
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971, hope everything you wanted to accomplish today gets done!
@speyerj, I'm glad you're enjoying it!
@shorepine, it took me a looooong time to adopt this attitude, had this been even 6 months ago I would be beating myself up endlessly, but what I learned is that beating myself up does nothing for moving forward. I just have to acknowledge what happened and learn from it. And even if you did not have as big of a loss as you wanted, the fact that you are feeling fit is great, too! I despise clothes shopping, too, it is just hard.
@aliciap0116, glad you enjoyed your trip! The gain is sure to fall off within the next few days. And thank you!
@MuttiNM, great loss and great job killing your goals! I hope spring is on the way, I've seen a few Robins, too.
@erhan111, welcome! Glad to hear that you are feeling better as well.
@sharpdust, I am in the same boat as you, I do not want to give it to anyone I care about or even a stranger. I hope the stress eases for you soon. My state is beginning to close schools and it is starting to become more scary as cases pop up. I also love speaking things into existence, it gives me accountability.
@mmdeveau, thank you and I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you it passes soon, you can do this.
@Terytha, hugs to you.
@chelleedub, I don't have any advice about the yoga mat, but I hope you start feeling better soon! I would recommend going out for fresh air when exercising, but with the virus in town, you probably are trying to avoid that. We are always here for a chat, too!
I had a salad for dinner tonight! Even though I despretely wanted to get Chipotle, I tried to spice my salad up with some cheese, croutons, cucumber, and jalapenos! The extra kick was nice. Happy Wednesday to everyone 7 -
Hey All!
Meh... I went waaaay over my calories today. Mostly because I wasted a lot of them. For instance... I ate 3 dates... THREE... and that was 210 calories 😤... how dare they be so good and cost me so much?!?!? Then I had a large order of Chick Fil A waffle fries. And then I couldn’t stop eating popcorn... I was a mess today. Uggghhh I can’t wait until I can pay for my gym membership. But it is what it is and we move on to tomorrow. I just have to get better at having my meals prepared so I don’t detour.
@Savannah80 you look so cute! The last picture is the best one... you look so happy and accomplished
@TuesdayLucero I completely understand. Vacation is meant for relaxation and fun. Maybe you can find some party games that include a bit more activity? I’m only bringing up ideas because I know I’ll be facing the same problem this summer lol.
@chelleedub oh cool! Thanks for the info. I’ll definitely look into it. I’m sorry you’re so down! Yoga might be perfect for you, it gets the nervous system going which can help with low mood. As far as mats go... they have towel mats. That might be best because all others are made from material that cats can scratch (even the cork ones). You could get a carrying bag though and keep it rolled up and inside the bag when not in use, that way you can use any mat.
@Terytha 😔 I’m sorry things are tough right now. I definitely understand the feeling. I hope that things turn around soon for you but take all the time off you need. Self care is top priority ❤️
I’m off to wallow in my bloated popcorn belly for a while... toodles😊8
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