Women 200lb+, Let's Be Mighty this May!!!
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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.6 -
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!💜
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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?6 -
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 / 33lbs6 -
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!! 4 -
@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!!
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@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.5 -
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.7 -
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.11 -
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.7 -
I eventually want to get to posting my goals and progress for this month. I have been reading any I'm so happy for all of you who have been finding ways to get it all done.
In the meantime, I wanted to put a couple of thoughts out there you all have put in my head, and hopefully contribute to the discussion meaningfully. I plan to break it up by topics - some of them lighter than others.
I have to congratulate @Terytha for getting into the overweight category! I love your picture with your old jeans. I think one of the most amazing things is holding up a pair of old pants and realizing that you used to wear them - and they used to fit!
Also congratulations to @pamiede for getting into those size 12s!
I've been wearing leggings, and they actually are a bit big for me. I'm honestly a bit afraid to put the pants that I used to wear on again. I spent so much money replacing the old pairs that were falling off of me. Will part of me feel great that when I finally need to go back to work and dress professionally those new pairs might be falling again? Yes, but right now I'm feeling more upset about the wasted money. I really hope I'll get some use out of those pants...
And at the same time, I have to say I really don't appreciate that I am a smaller person when I look at myself. I am trying to figure out why, because I do appreciate the difference in certain areas at times. Yesterday, my mother wanted to take a picture of "skinny" me...as she took the picture she commented that my legs were so skinny. I thought this would be great, maybe I will see what she sees once I see the picture. Well, I saw the picture today, and I really can't see the difference. Do I think I look like I am more than 100 pounds overweight? Of course not. I looked at the picture and thought I was a person who might have 50 more pounds to lose. Which is ridiculous because I would be very underweight at that point!!
I am getting to a weight where I am starting to assess, honestly, how much more I can lose. I've hit 165 (and bounced up to 171 OVERNIGHT but I'll save more details for later) and definitely feel I've got more than 15 pounds to lose.
So I know for sure part of my problem is mental. But is it also that I just have no concept of what a pound of scale weight looks like on me? Because I know I'm capable of thinking in a crazy but cognitive manner about it. I think of how many sticks of butter my extra fat looks like, then convert that to pounds in my head!
If you are as confused as me, know you are not alone! For now what I know to do is to keep on going. One day at a time!
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Hey all! I am finding that having a discussion to follow is very motivating for me, even though I don’t feel like I have much to add at this point. 🙂
Yesterday I managed to log everything I ate, even though I went over my calories by about 300. Accountability to myself is more important than perfection, so I just need to do that every day! Off to a good start today too!
I did a 15 minute walk with the kids this morning and then a 10 minute bodyweight/cardio workout when we got home. I’m planning on increasing the time in the home workouts, but the walks will probably remain about the same time and distance, since the kids are involved. 😆 The 4 year old (youngest) sets the pace and distance there, and the point of it is to get us all fresh air and movement anyway, so.
I’ve noticed that just deciding that I’m going to get back on track with food journaling has made me feel more hopeful about life in general. This pandemic has been hard on all of us in that respect, and I’ve been needing something to look forward to. Now I have a camping trip planned and a decent hope of my pants being maybe comfortable by then, instead of snug. It’s the little things to look forward to, for me!
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@procolorer - It is so difficult! I look back and think of all the money I could have saved on Birth Control for all of those years. Haha. We've got our first appointment at a fertility clinic next Friday so I'm hoping that will give us a new plan.
@torihudson6 - Thank you! I can always use the extra hugs!6 -
Usually I wear this sweater that I bought a couple years ago, it is a men's 3XL and comfy, plus zipper pockets. I am here for pockets that stuff can't fall out of. But that's in the wash today so I'm not wearing it.
Three people have commented today on how slim I look. Apparently people just haven't noticed because I am always lost in a giant sweater.
But I mean, if that's all it took to get this reaction, I am on target for my very small/silly dream of going to a family Christmas and being unrecognizable.
I don't know, I just want to sweep into the room in a pretty dress and have people go, "whoah." I have spent my whole life trying to take up less space and avoid notice and lately I find myself wanting to be seen.12 -
@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.
This is finngirl@61- thanks for your post! I'm sorting craft stuff and doing chores, but haven't done any exercise, except for trips to the store for groceries. I could wear my knee brace, and walk, or even do something at home. Plus even with good shoes, I have some arthritis in my one foot.
I also don't sleep well, and wake up tired. I know- excuses, excuses. I might try an OTC sleep aid, and try to get up earlier, to walk or even stretch here at the house. Sometimes, at my age, with so much weight to lose, it gets overwhelming.4 -
@smithmns414 right? I’m looking to call my ob/gyn to run some tests on what’s going on with me right now. Total mystery! Had my endocrinologist phone appointment today for my thyroid. Fingers crossed that it all works out! Good luck at the clinic!! Hope it brings good news!4
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And at the same time, I have to say I really don't appreciate that I am a smaller person when I look at myself. I am trying to figure out why, because I do appreciate the difference in certain areas at times. Yesterday, my mother wanted to take a picture of "skinny" me...as she took the picture she commented that my legs were so skinny. I thought this would be great, maybe I will see what she sees once I see the picture. Well, I saw the picture today, and I really can't see the difference. Do I think I look like I am more than 100 pounds overweight? Of course not. I looked at the picture and thought I was a person who might have 50 more pounds to lose. Which is ridiculous because I would be very underweight at that point!!
There is a term for not "seeing" yourself as a smaller version ... it's called Phantom Fat. There's a lot of stuff to read out there about it. I'll post a link below to the article I just read. Maybe doing a little research can help you adjust more quickly. Also --- CONGRATS on your weight loss!!
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/suffering-phantom-fat-syndrome/6 -
@finngirl61: I have arthritis in my feet too, and having lost some weight, I have to say this; if you can lose any, you will feel it almost immediately. My standing budget got about half again as great after the first 15 pounds, and is about doubled at thirty pounds off. So when you hurt less, you'll find you just naturally move a bit more.8
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My boyfriend ordered a workout game for his Switch called Ring Fit Adventure, wow I worked up a sweat and it was fun! I burned almost as much in 45 minutes as I would’ve in one of my kickboxing classes. So, I think working out at home isn’t going to be too difficult for me now!
Hope everyone is having a great Monday!13 -
Thought I should do a more detailed message since my first one was so short, and I'm new here 😅
I started my journey February 2019. I had lots of ups, and downs trying to figure out the whole weight loss thing.
First thing I did was to take my thyroid medication like my doctor told me too...no skipping, no forgetting to refill it, I had to be accountable for my health.
I was unfortunately focusing more on exercise the first few months than on my diet.
The weight was coming off but sooooo slowly, I thought I was doing good with my diet, cutting out most bad foods and portion controlling what I ate but it wasn't enough.
I learned that I have/had a social eating problem...if someone else was eating then I would, if someone invited me out for food I would go even if I already had lunch/dinner.
I now say no to 4th meals and seconds.
In February this year I decided to start keto, and so far so good!
I'm still learning new things, I'm taking my diet seriously now!
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