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

Well, today was day 1 of online teaching for me as a middle school science teacher and online learning for my 2 boys (8th grade & 5th grade). To say it was stressful is putting it mildly. I totally give props to those parents who are working outside the home and still have to somehow help their kids do their school work. My 8th grader is pretty self sufficient, but my 5th grader is not (has an IEP and school is HARD). So I spent the first 3 hours of my day responding to student messages as best I could while teaching my son his outlined work today. By lunchtime I was exhausted and was actually happy there's not a bunch of junk food in my house! I rested, ate a salad, had some caffeine and now I'm ready to tackle the afternoon. (Thank goodness my kids finished their work so now I can focus on my job!) With all this craziness going on, today was my official weigh-in day. I was a bit worried because I made chocolate chip cookies on Saturday and I sat and ate 4 of them last night. But, I had a loss and I'm super happy about it. I hope everyone is doing well through these hard times!

SW (1/6/2020): 260.4
1/31: 244.8 (-15.6)
3/1: 237.3 (-23.1)
3/9: 235.7 (24.7)
3/16: 232.9 (-27.5)
3/23: 229.8 (-30.6)
March Goal: 227.3

Exercise is pretty non-existent for me right now because I'm consumed with kids and work and not super motivated to work out at home. So I'm just trying to be extra diligent in my food choices.

First day back to work today. In the afternoon, our mayor announced a shelter in place order to take effect starting tomorrow evening. Our dept is considered essential so we were all emailed letters from our CEO to print and carry with us along with our business card and ID in case we are stopped. The shelter in place order will go through at least April 10th.

So... it was a bit weird heading in this morning and I didn't have an appetite to eat much but made myself eat a greek yogurt with granola and raspberries. Packed a lunch of a turkey sandwich with avocado along with more raspberries and blueberries. Trying to stay healthy. Drank my daily Emergen-C as well.

I haven't slept very well the past couple of nights due to some hip pain again so may need to take a half dose of excedrin pm to make sure I get some good rest tonight.

Hope everyone hangs in there and stays safe and healthy!

My day began with texts between me and my siblings in town. My mother (93) doesn't drive and is a retirement community that is in lock down by state direction along with all others. We were told recently we could no longer visit. There are no cases of the virus. This family of centers worked it out with UW hospital system to get all staff and any resident with symptoms tested unlike the infamous center in Kirkland who got little help. I had texted to my brother and sister that Mom was letting us know she needed TP soon so whoever was getting supplies next could get some for her. My sister panicked and somehow her being down to one package was down to one roll. My mother is very picky about the type, amount of TP we buy her. I let her know she may need to loosen up on these expectations. Any way my sister dropped off 2 rolls from their COSTCO stash and I will get Mom some when next we have to venture out. Obviously we are not a family of hoarders.

I planned to wake up earlier today but didn't get to bed early enough and I am insisting on getting my sleep so it was a definite Monday just delayed by a few hours. I adjusted my at home work schedule to an at home no work schedule. It included some Phit n Phat (PNP) food planning and study. Some at home exercise and of course MFP including this thread. I was suppose to work on a family budget but haven't yet done that. My neck is a little sore so I think one of the exercises will have to go or be done better next time. I am not sure how many days a week I will do this. Even one day a week is an improvement since we are walking some at least every other day.

Today our Governor has ordered shelter in place which is only a small step from where we were since non-essential businesses and schools have been closed. Instead of asking us to stay home we are now under order. But then most were. It is good for us that were to have all others doing the same. There are exceptions for essential trips to get food and supplies and take out food is still allowed. Walking is fine but not meeting at parks in groups. Playgrounds, and play courts were already closed. I went on my work email so far no word on what will happen next week. I have only had breakfast and dinner since I slept in. I watched some movies online this weekend but will probably return to my usual reading tonight and get to bed earlier. I agree with PNP's Corinne Crabtree that 1st thing is getting enough sleep and water. I am really trying hard today with the water which I am so bad at.

Take care all.

@shalanne Your schedule sounds like mine before my office closed so I understand how hard it is to fit in exercise. I was struggling to add a day onto my 3 day a week aquafit schedule so I'm impressed you went every day after work. It is hard to eat healthy home cooked meals and exercise on work nights. My work closed last Tuesday last week and I only managed one small walk last week. So yes it is a challenging transition and it seems to keep changing. This group is here for support. No more feeling guilty. Talk nice to yourself. You deserve it. Stay safe.

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: 189.7
3/25: 187.5
3/31:
March goal: 189.9

My non-scale March goals:
- Exercise at least 15 min per day, 6 days a week. 5/7 days.
- Water 128 oz. Between 96-128 each day.
- Intermittent fasting @16/8. 7/7 days.
- Eight hours of actual sleep. 7/7 days, but waking up in the middle of the night with anxiety.

I hope everyone is doing okay today. I have continued to have a low appetite this past week and have been trying to force myself to eat more, especially healthy fats. My low this week was 186.3 and while I wouldn't mind being there a week from now, I am glad I have balanced out a bit. I don't want to lose the weight too quickly and want my body to feel healthy rather than stressed right now.

I have been waking up in the middle of the night a lot so I shifted my bedtime to start reading in bed at 9:30. I have found that I sleep better this way and feel more rested. I've ordered a melatonin supplement to see if this helps too and am going to try journalling my thoughts and fears to work through them. I tried the Headspace meditation app but it is not resonating with me. I will try it a few more times since I have a free 30 day trial.

I am grateful this week that I have had a chance to go on walks with my family each evening, and that I have a spinning bike I can use for exercise. I have enjoyed starting my day yesterday and today with a 30 minute ride. It makes me feel accomplished and strong from the start. I think this is an opportunity to establish new habits and fitness routines. The combination of no commute and flexibility of working from home has been enlightening because I have no excuses - I have to own what I choose to do or not do. That said, we are sticking to a pretty solid work and school routine and that is helping things to feel "normal."

Sending hugs out there to everyone. Do your best to be healthy and safe, love one another through this, and reach out to people who need support. And if you are looking for support, feel free to add me as a friend!

A few of of us have referenced the PNP podcasts. I have subscribed to them on my phone and am posting a link to the PNP website to make it easier for others to access them as a first timer. If you are stress eating right now, please listen to a few of these and see if they can help you. Corrine also links to some of her other episodes that are helpful on these pages.

https://www.phit-n-phat.com/your-losing-100-lbs-during-a-crisis-podcast-playlist/
https://www.phit-n-phat.com/lose-weight-not-your-mind-free-training/
https://www.phit-n-phat.com/community-over-coronavirus/

Good Morning, What time we are living in. Prayers to everyone who have to turn their lives upside. My little world is starting to get crazy because of the rain, we haven't been able to even go outside for 3 days. So today, small blessing NO RAIN but still very wet. Looks like DD(Darling Daughter) and DH (darling Husband) will be helping me tidy up the back yard after DH get done with work. Just need to add more exercise in my goal plan. I have RA in my spine and have been diagnosed with Lupus, so I research cardio workouts that wont leave this body is pain. I am going to looking at the PHIT-PHAT podcast and see what they have.

Stay sane and find one thing that positive today.

Good afternoon! 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)
2/29: 274.4
3/4: 273.4
3/11: 270.6
3/18: 268.2
3/25: 264.8
3/31:
March GW: 265.4
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)

Fitness goals for each week in March:
- exercise bike 5 times per week - 0/5
- short walking videos twice a day 5 times per week - 0/5
- strength training 2 times per week - 2/2 (upper body only; didn't do lower body/legs this week)
- chair yoga 3 times per week - 3/3

The pain in my right leg that started last week Monday continued through this week. It does seem like it is getting better but it stopped me from doing most exercises that involve my lower body. I was able to do the dumbbell exercises I do for my arms as well as the chair yoga so at least I did something. I also tried to get in a very minimum number of steps as the pain started to lessen. It seems like once I walk 20 or 30 steps the pain decreases. Yesterday after walking around my condo a bit I and getting the pain to ease, I got on the exercise bike just for 5 min. I wanted to see if it aggravated my leg and it didn't. Today I want to maybe try 15 minutes. I don't want to push things because I don't know what caused the pain but I sure am missing the exercise. Never thought I'd say that!

My son finished his bike trip across the U.S.! He finished on Sunday, 5 days ahead of schedule. With all the uncertainty across the country because of COVID-19, he really pushed himself the last week, especially the last 2 days. He rode 125 to 135 miles each of his last 2 days. He said he lost almost 20 pounds during that 5 weeks. I guess that's one way to lose weight! He didn't really have much to lose: at 6' 4" and about 167 pounds, he was already lean. He said it was a great experience and challenge but he probably won't get on his bike again for a few weeks. I'm so grateful he was able to finish his trip and that he made it home safely!

Hope you all and your families and friends are safe and coping as best as possible.

Hi I’m new to this whole app and group thing. I’ve been struggling with a food habit. I was hoping I could come into here and get some support lol.

5’5
SW: 232
CW:188
GW:150

I did lose a lot of wight and honestly I don’t even know how I did it but I want to try harder to change my eating habits. I started working out again and I want to do that hopefully every day. I guess I’m just here to talk to people that can relate to me.

@mmccloy12 I am so very sorry to hear this😢. I just..I hate this so very much!