Women 200lb+, Let's Be Mighty this May!!!

Rosie3579 · May 2020

Welcome to everyone new to the thread. Grateful as always to read all the posts here!

@cesse47 - great loss this week! From your posts, it seems like you have been doing all the right things, and it's great when the scale finally shows your hard work!

@torihudson6 - congrats on getting back into the 230s!

@BeUncommon - For Carrot Chips - I slice 3-4 large carrots on the bias (a mandoline would be great for this but I have fears that I would slice off a finger!) I use a minimal amount of olive oil - you really don't need much - try a tablespoon. Make sure to measure your oil so you can log correctly. Just toss them around in a bowl with the oil to get a tiny bit on each. Add a sparing amount of cayenne. I would add just a really tiny amount first time and then increase over time depending on how spicy you like it. Cinnamon is also great for these if you don't like cayenne. Roast at 425 and flip after about 10 minutes. Bake until they are crisp but not burnt. Keep an eye on them pretty closely. An air fryer would be great for this, but alas I do not have one. It's good because it satisfies any chip cravings I have!

@Terytha - It may be difficult for you to see your progress, but I am sure that the results are there after losing 90 pounds and getting to an overweight BMI. I get where you're coming from though - I can only really get what I look like when I see pictures of myself.

For all the mamas on the thread, Happy Mother's Day. For me, Mother's Day became a really difficult day during all of my infertility struggles. Even though I have a child now, the pain of loss is still there, and the pain of not having the family that I had longed to have is still very real. I'm on this thread because I want to improve my overall health and wellness, not to achieve a specific number on the scale. And I think part of improving my wellness means I need to just let myself have my feelings tomorrow and grieve the way that I need to rather than ignore my feelings or try to make them go away with food. For any ladies on this thread who will also be working through some difficult emotions tomorrow, sending you love and wishing you peace.

May Goals:
Minimize snacks and be better at pre-logging: I think I've done a good job at planning and pre-logging this week
Strength train / Use new Resistance Bands 2-3x: Yes - I did 3 strength training sessions this week. Love the resistance bands - so different from dumbbells!
Climb 120 flights of stairs: Worked really hard this week and did 146 flights of stairs. I upgraded my Fitbit as a present to myself for Mother's Day, and this device gives me a lot more floors than my phone. Either way, I hit my 120 flights & am finding I am not getting out of breath as quickly.
Get into the 170s: We'll see. I think I gave my best this week in my nutrition and exercise. I lost 0.8 pounds this week. Wish it had been a little more, but a loss is a loss, and I will take it.

speyerj · May 2020

@Terytha, yes that is very much a significant difference.

deegriggs28 · May 2020

Deirdre “Dee”
Current weight: 227#
GW: 145
I have no time frame to get to that weight currently. However, I would like to be down 5-10# by the end of May. I’ve been on WW, I get on the wagon and fall off over and over. Also, it’s too lax for me I’m starting to see. I think a change and different approach will help.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend and happy Mother’s Day!

Rosie3579 · May 2020

Terytha - Wow. Yeah, that is pretty noticeable!!!!

pamiede · May 2020

No loss to report but a definite NSV!! Was going through my closet to get rid of more too big clothing. I found a couple of pots of pants I’d gotten from my sister in December. They were in the back of the closet because they were size 12’s. I said what the heck and tried them on ....

THEY FIT❣️ A little snug but I could wear them with a spanx‼️

I didn’t wear a 12 when I WAS 12!!!

I’m super happy 😃 (but my scale and I are beefing 🤨

Have a great weekend and a

Very Happy Mother’s’ Day to the mommies💕🌸💐🌷

finngirl61 · May 2020

Hello all of you super heroes! I have a couple questions: what is TOM, and what is 'onderland'? I have been logging, but other than that, mostly housework and craft sorting. I'm struggling with getting motivated. But you've given me verbal support and suggestions and that truly helps. At 69 years old, bad knee, weight of 269 or 270, I KNOW what I need to do. I can't feel sorry for myself though, after reading how you all struggle and yet make progress. I like the suggestion of getting 'into' let's say the 250's or maybe getting in low 260's, instead of setting a specific number. The other thing is trying to increase my protein and reduce fats. A couple years ago I was near 240!! So gosh, what the heck happened?? No excuse, but a sometimes difficult marriage doesn't help. I'll try reading more, too. It is relaxing. Anyway, I love all of you, so please love yourselves, too! Be safe. ❤

speyerj · May 2020

Onederland means your weight begins with a 1, as in below 200. And TOM is Time of Month, which at 69, I imagine is no longer an issue for you. ❤

sarahremfry · May 2020

Hey friends, I'm new here and hoping if I externalize my goals it will help me get there

25 years old
5'3"
SW: 207
May mid month goal: 205
End of may goal: 202

GOALS (I'm stealing your little flower icons again, Raven, they're so cute) :
🏵️ Lose 5 lbs! For this being my first month really trying, I'm hoping I can be somewhere near this goal
🏵️ Keep my step goal of 10K steps and run 5 days a week. Do body weight stuff on days I feel good!
🏵️ Drink more water. I might get a new water bottle to inspire more drinking, but honestly I just need to be better about it.
🏵️ Spend more time with less screens! Now that finals week is here, and the weather is gorgeous outside, I should not be staring at the TV or a laptop. Read a book, enjoy outside activities, anything else will help me stay centered.

Terytha · May 2020

finngirl61 wrote: »

Hello all of you super heroes! I have a couple questions: what is TOM, and what is 'onderland'? I have been logging, but other than that, mostly housework and craft sorting. I'm struggling with getting motivated. But you've given me verbal support and suggestions and that truly helps. At 69 years old, bad knee, weight of 269 or 270, I KNOW what I need to do. I can't feel sorry for myself though, after reading how you all struggle and yet make progress. I like the suggestion of getting 'into' let's say the 250's or maybe getting in low 260's, instead of setting a specific number. The other thing is trying to increase my protein and reduce fats. A couple years ago I was near 240!! So gosh, what the heck happened?? No excuse, but a sometimes difficult marriage doesn't help. I'll try reading more, too. It is relaxing. Anyway, I love all of you, so please love yourselves, too! Be safe. ❤

Onederland is any weight under 200. For many of us, getting that scale number into the 100's is a major goal/accomplishment.

TOM is Time Of Month. For the women.

Another common acronym you'll see is NSV, or Non Scale Victory. Which are all the little wins in weight loss not specifically related to weight, like fitness or clothing sizes.

Indigo3288 · May 2020

Okay, I’m going to join! I am really struggling this month and Inthink a bit of a support group is just what I need!

I’m 32 years old, 5’4”
SW: 275 (1/1/2020)
CW: 270
Current goal weight: 250
UGW: 150?

In January, I started counting calories again and lost 10 pounds by the middle of March. Then tried to take a diet break (to protect my metabolism) and just lost the focus. Put five pounds back on, and am now trying to refocus!

I expect this to be a very long haul for me, only expecting to lose 2-4 pounds a month, not planning to lose more than 15-20 per year. With that in mind...

My goals for the remainder of May:
- Track my calories. All my calories. Every day.
- Get back to consistent exercise, even when I think I’d rather not! Three short cardio workouts each week and three weight training each week. One rest day.
- Due to mostly staying home during social distancing, my daily steps have taken a hit. I want to hit just 5k steps a day for now!

BeUncommon · May 2020

Karen > Congratulations to be out of the 300's I cannot wait until that day

That is my first large goal for me! I cannot remember when I was in the 100's lol Keep up the great work!

Cesse > Thank you very much

it has been a good week! Glad you enjoyed the photo x

Procolorer > Honestly, I have never eaten avocado in my life until I was on a cruise ship but did not like the taste of it at all. Will have to give it one more chance as I know it is very healthy

Hope you meal turns out awesome x

Terytha > That is amazing and so inspiring

thank you for posting!! Keep up the amazing work you are doing xo

Rosie > Thank you so much!! I will have to give them a try!! Will let you know how it turns out when I do xx

Welcome to all new members and Well done for everyone's updated stats!!

Happy Mothers Day to all those that celebrate it today xo

Tonya xx

Now it's my weigh in day today!! My current stats

Age: 51
Starting Weight: 427 lbs
Current Weight: 358.4 lbs
Loss this week 3.4lbs
69lbs lost so far!

Another photo I took a few years back that I liked

Hope you enjoy x

procolorer · May 2020

@sarahremfry Welcome! You’ve got this! If you do decide to get a new water bottle I highly recommend the Brita bottles with the filter. The filter is great- completely removes the gross taste from faucet water 💦 and you only have to change the filter every 500 bottles or something like that.

@Indigo3288 it is so easy to get off track. Last year I was down like 60 pounds and a year later I’m up 70. But I know it’s possible for us! I totally get the steps taking a hit- when I’m off work I don’t get near my goal. I need to walk around the house or something.

@BeUncommon I’ve found I like avocado on certain things. Like I’ve never been a big guacamole fan- but my co worker makes an amazing guacamole. We’ve also done an avocado salsa chicken which was amazing!and amazing loss this week!!

What’s everyone eating today? I’ve got dinner plan but no idea what we’re doing for lunch. Might even be a little crazy and do a simple panini.

deegriggs28 · May 2020

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

sarahurc · May 2020

@procolorer I am VERY onboard with the panini parade lol. That's my planned lunch for the week. A great way to hide a bunch of veggies into something tasty!

@BeUncommon Congrats on the loss and the continuing success. Crushing it!

@Indigo3288 Hello and welcome! Great goals. Your step goal has me thinking about switching to that too.

@sarahremfry Welcome to the party! Love the goals!

@pamiede Wow that's awesome! Does anything feel better than fitting into old-but-new clothes? Love it.

I've been doing a couch-2-5K type thing, but my knee is bruising and sore, so I'll have to tone it down to lots of walking and cycling for awhile. Super frustrating, but I know that setting step goals and not necessarily going for big intensity does work.

Also frustrating: still on average 0.5-1 lb heavier compared to a week ago, despite a decent calories deficit. Very interesting though: checked back through my journals from last big weight loss about 10 years ago (some entries are SO cringe haha). Looks like I started with 2 weeks of big losses, followed by 2 weeks of nothing back then too. So I think self-compassion, self-care and focus off the weight are the key for the next week or so. I have to believe that good things are happening, and that the weight will catch up soon.

speyerj · May 2020

NSV today: I took a long walk on a hot day in a dress without wearing any spandex shorts underneath. And while I got sweaty - no chub rub!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · May 2020

Hi, everyone! My mouth is much better. I need to go back and have more cleaning done and some more cavities filled, but he's terribly busy with the pandemic backlog, so my next appointment isn't til July. Assuming nothing else blows up in the meantime, that's okay. I feel way better than I have done, which leads me to suspect a low-grade infection that's been sapping my energy.

Since you all like to hear it, here's the upcoming week's menu:

For breakfast, he eats a piece of quichecake. This week is sausage and spinach and onion. I have an English muffin with butter and sugar-free jam, because I can't eat heavy first thing in the morning.

Monday: Lunch is chicken (and jalapeno if wanted) quesadillas. Dinner is beef marsala with pasta for us girls and pan-roasted asparagus with sea salt and black pepper.

Tuesday is hamburgers and chips and pickles for lunch, followed by cashew chicken with rice or cauliflower rice for dinner.

Wednesday is ham and beans with a cornbread muffin for those who can eat beans (I will have a hamburger) for lunch, and for dinner we are having Chinese barbecued pork with hot mustard, fried rice/caulirice, crab rangoons, and steamed pork dumplings.

Thursday is pulled pork sandwiches with chips and pickles for lunch, and spaghetti with marinara sauce and homemade meatballs, garlic bread, and salads for those who can eat them for dinner.

Friday lunch is always cleaning up leftovers, and dinner is going to be beef tacos.

Saturday is coney dogs and chips and pickles for lunch, with Gyros and pitas with saffron rice and green beans with tomato sauce for dinner. There will also be hummus and carrot sticks.

Sunday is Mexi-wraps for lunch, and dinner is chicken-fried steak with sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, and eggs.

As always, I will share recipes.

msktdragon08 · May 2020

Hi there my name Katie!
I am 32
5 children

SW- 228
CW- 221
GW-200
(Ultimate goal- 145) —I know intense 🤣

I am making a crazy life altering decision to join the military. My husband served 10 years and the one thing that has prevented me from joining was the sheer fear of Basic training. Enough excuses. I’ve neglected my body for so many years and this decision to oath in will forever change that. Time to put me first! Fingers crossed 🤞

hessjansen · May 2020

Here’s my first weekly update!!
SW: 213.3
CW: 209.3
1st GW: 199
GW:159 (re evaluate)

This was my first week fully using this app and logging my food everyday. Everyday I was under calories besides one which was by a lot because I was discouraged and truly stress ate. I realized because my settings are set to lose 2 lbs a week that if I go above by so much I won’t actually be gaining but maintaining so as much as I’d like to lose I realized i’m still doing good.
Two of the days I went on a two mile bike ride followed by a mile run in which day 1 time was 9:53 and day 2 time was 8:47 so I was really proud because I pushed my self and tried.
I like when I exercise because I feel better, fill up on water and get extra calories added so if I’m hungry I can eat. Although one of the days I didn’t work out it said I ate too few calories which is probably why I lost 4 lbs this week which still doesn’t feel real.
I think I need to maybe eat more even though I am now really obsessed with logging my calories and wanting to see change because if I keep this up I can be a better version of myself. Each week won’t be this long but I wanted to share my thoughts because I realized a lot this week.
Also because I’m 15 my parents buy the food and we happen to own a deli so they are good at letting me pick what I want or buying better lower calorie food in order to help me.
Finally, I’m not doing this weight loss through working out or eating healthier per day but i’m simply staying to calories. I never realized how fas they add up and I even catch myself planning tomorrow’s meals in advanced. I can still eat what I like but as long as I keep to the calories it’ll be good. Like it obviously makes me eat better because an egg has less calories than pizza but in general i’m not changing my diet much compared to how i’m cutting down on food.
Thank you if you read all of this. I honestly am glad I had this group to rely on. Just reading the posts helped me.

CupcakeCrusoe · May 2020

@Terytha look at you go!

@pamiede that's fantastic! Well done!

Hi everyone!

This weekend was a weird one for me. My run went terribly, mostly because I wanted to finish a house renovation project so badly that I didn't really eat that day before the run. And home reno also meant I didn't make time for my bodyweight exercises. But now that that's done, it's back on track for me.

(The house reno was this: mulched my flowerbeds, ran an ethernet cable to the room, cleaned and reorganized our front room to be a home office/craft room/computer gaming setup. Cleared out, got out, and sold an old hutch I've never liked, rearranged furniture, vacuumed, hung a TV, dusted, went through a number of old computers for parts and trashed what I couldn't reuse, built a sandbox for the kids outside, and hung up pictures in the home office type room. It was a lot. I'm glad it's done.)

This week, I'm going to focus on not snacking from the kids' plates. I hate food waste, but I'm just going to offer the rest of their food to Whatsisface, and if he doesn't take it, I'm going to throw it out. That question mark in my calorie counting is no good for my very ambitious goal this month.

And if I don't meet the goal, I'm still in the 180s, and that's still a great fantastic thing.

Erica122093 · May 2020

I’m a little late to the party but better late than never right?

I have completely fell off the weight loss path I was on. I was down too 203 but now I’m back up too 208... With my local gyms being closed, stress and this up and down weather here in Kentucky it’s challenging for me. But I am ready to jump on the wagon again. I’m starting to bloat every time I eat, acid reflux is making it way into my day and feeling pretty self conscious.

SW: 210-215 (January 2020)
CW: 208
Goal: 170-175
May goal: 200

I need a swift kick in the butt to get my motivation back up. (Friend requests are welcome 😉)
I CAN and I WILL do this.

~May goals~
• Go on walks
• Watch my carb intake (22 grams or less, recommended by my doctor)
• More H2O
• Work in some at home workouts.

Let’s kick Mays butt ladies!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · May 2020

Well, since Indiana is starting to reopen, stuff will begin happening around here. Specifically, Boyfriend and Girlfriend and I will get the process of moving house happening again. So I will be doing just a little extra to make sure that getting the house ready for showing is an easy hour of picking up personal stuff and cat stuff, versus three days of heavy work.

Also next weekend we're going ring shopping. I have one in mind but of course I want to see it on my hand before I say that's the ring I want to wear every day for the rest of my life.

RavenStCloud · May 2020

May 4th : 245lbs
May 11th: 241lbs

Week One:
1. Log all meals 7/7
2. Avoid meat/dairy 6/7
3. Gym three times a week, but try for four 2/4
4. Make good food choices at work/work events 6/7

Accidently had a spoonful of porridge made with little bits of meat and then ordered something that had a bit of a creamy sauce. But otherwise, rocking tofu and eggs as my main sources of protein this week.

Lost about four pounds this week, but mainly water weight. Only went to the gym twice, but I'm hoping to increase that by at least one time this week.

💜Hope everyone is having a good month!💜

changeforeverlj · May 2020

Monday Check-in
SW 230.78 lbs (16/03/2020) 104.9 Kgs
27/04 96.3 Kgs 211.86- 18.92 lbs (-8.6 Kgs)
04/05 95.9 Kgs 210.98 - 19.89 lbs (-9 Kgs)
11/05 94.3 Kgs 207.46 (-23.32 lbs) (-10.6 kgs)
So chuffed with last week's weight loss! Onederland is getting closer, my goal is to get there in June! Totally achievable! Exercising has been great, keeps me busy and I think I sleep better for it.

I read all your posts last night and replied to so many however I lost all of it before I posted! Sorry, this seems to happen quite often!
@ RavenStCloud Well done great loss! Are you enjoying being vegan?

elainey13 · May 2020

Great to hear everyone's updates.

I'm attempting to do the summer challenge to lose over three months. Not the best or the worst week for me. I was feeling ill on Thursday and Friday so I did no exercise those days and ate so missed my goal those days. But I still lost which is better than nothing!

May 4: 130kg / 287lbs
May 11: 128.5kg / 284lbs

May Goal: 125kg / 276lbs
June Goal: 121kg / 267lbs
July Goal: 117kg / 258lbs
August Goal: 115kg / 254lbs

Weight lost this week: 1.5kg / 3lbs
Challenge Weight loss goal: 15kg / 33lbs

cesse47 · May 2020

Cesse - age 72 == Check In
308.6 lbs - starting weight on 3/28
288.9 lbs - weighin on 05/09 -- (-5.5 lb) (-19.7 LTD)

Onederland - first goal
165 lbs - goal weight

May Goals ---
Log all food and beverages honestly; Drink 8+ water
Exercise 30 min minimum; work at increasing
Clean 30 min per day: house or yard or declutter
Try new things: new exercise like weight training; drink green tea; new activity; etc
Do computer research on things of interest

My "ME" day on Saturday turned into a full weekend "ME" day, LOL. Ordered from Olive Garden, including a cheesecake dessert. Had a glass of wine. Enough leftovers for meal on Sunday. Wonderful meal I did not have to cook and the wine was a real treat ... as was the cheesecake I split with my Granddaughter. Have a free weekend was a nice break but it's now time to get back to business.

Main task today is to mop floors. They've been on my list for several days so it's even more needed to do today.

Hope Y'all have a great day!!

cesse47 · May 2020

@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Ooooh ... ring shopping!! How exciting!!

@RavenStCloud Nice Loss!

@changeforeverlj WTG on loss. Getting so close to Onederland!! Hang in there and keep up the good work!

@elainey13 Nice work ... keep up the good work!!

cesse47 · May 2020

@Rosie3579 Thanks for your encouragement. I'm so sorry for your loss; it's hard to celebrate when you're grieving but it is a necessary part of the process following losses. My Mom, age 98, passed in March so this was my first Mother's Day without her ... as I said, difficult to celebrate as well as mourn.

@deegriggs28 Your weight loss goal for the month is very doable. Have also been part of WW and MFP several times. This time I'm trying to be much more accountable. I've joined two groups (have never done that before); Larger Losers -and- Fat2Fit. I find being more interactive in the threads and groups is helping me keep on track.

@pamiede THEY FIT❣️ that is a great NSV!!

@finngirl61 Motivation is tough because it comes from within. I'm 72 and lung compromised and sedentary for mega years. I know weight loss is simply caloric deficit. So, critical for me is Honestly logging every bite of food and drink that passes over my lips. I'm also incorporating exercise which I have not done in the past. Every morning I do gentle stretches. I use Richard Simmons -- Stretchin' to the Classics -- from YouTube. He does NOT say a word and the music is all classical, very soothing. I knew I needed more that that so found a beginner walking routine from Leslie Sansone. I try to do 2-3 "chunks" of 5 minutes of walking per day. Can't do more that that because of my lungs. Then I started looking for chair exercises ... there are a lot out there for seniors so it's just a matter of finding one that works for you. The one I've chosen is: Chair Yoga to Loosen up your Back! Stretching the Diamond with Sherry Zak Morris ... I've been really pleased with that one -- started with 10 minutes and am now doing the whole thing. Good Luck!!

@sarahremfry Welcome!!

@Indigo3288 Welcome! If you want to stay level or even increase your steps, check out Leslie Sansone walking vids on YouTube ... she's excellent and makes the routines fun.

@BeUncommon WTG great loss this week!

@procolorer a new grocery order delivered yesterday and included one pound of deli sliced turkey ... a lot for just one person. So, I think it'll be a turkey panini for lunch today. Also have 2 heads of cabbage I need to do something with ... any ideas?

@sarahurc I'm trying to look at my reports more this time around. One thing I noticed is that when I only drink 8 glasses of water I also tend to eat more sodium ... and my weight loss takes a hit. Being self-aware is key I believe. Hang in there!!

@speyerj that is a great NSV!! WTG!!

@msktdragon08 Will keep 🤞 for you ... Good Luck!!

@hessjansen Good for you for making the decision to take control of your eating!! Happy to hear your parents are so supportive of your efforts. WTG!!

@CupcakeCrusoe Our weight reno is like your house reno project ... sometimes you have to get rid of the old stuff in order to make room for the new (new habits). And, regardless of what your parents said, it's ok to toss out food from the kid's plates (or your own), or feed to the dog or whatever. It also sounds like you got plenty of exercise in just by doing on the stuff on your house reno list. Hang in there!!

@Erica122093 Welcome!! Check out YouTube for your at home exercise ... they have something for everything: bellydancing, yoga and chair yoga, Leslie Sansone Walking, Tai Chi, Jump Rope, etc. Find something fun and it will help you keep on track.

procolorer · May 2020

I legit screwed up my post twice so I’m sorry to anyone I don’t reply to!

@cesse47 I’ve never used cabbage. Have you ever been on Pinterest? It’s were I get 90% of my meal ideas from!

I’m a little down today. Was starving yesterday even though I had plenty to eat and plenty protein/fat. It seems like that’s going to continue on for today. I’m just lucky I’m at work today because it makes it a lot harder to find snacks.

Ready to go curl up in a ball.

Jiggleytuff · May 2020

Hello! Nice to meet everyone!
5'5"
SW 305lb
CW 231lb

Been walking as much as I can.

my gym is still closed trying my best to stay active at home.

Curvybaja55 · May 2020

Hi everyone I have not been doing my weigh in for a bit.
5'6"
s/w 202.5(12/19)
4/3 182.2
5/11 177.0
At this time I don't have a goal weight just trying to stay healthy, log in all my foods and move as much as possible. Everyone have a great day.

Women 200lb+, Let's Be Mighty this May!!!

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