Women 200lb+, Let's Be Extra Awesome This August!!!
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I bought "Intuitive Eating" off Amazon.
Someone on this group was talking about it, but of course now I can't remember who it was.
I haven't had time to dig into it yet, but I have tomorrow and Tuesday off, so I'm hoping to get into it a little on those days. One of the things I struggle with the most is maintaining a healthy, "normal" relationship with food. I'm really proud of how far I've come so far in the last few months, and I really want to build something I can sustain for the rest of my life.
So I'm hoping this book will have some insights for me into building and keeping healthy patterns.
I want to eat delicious, flavorful, nutritious food- because otherwise I know I'll eventually give up on this whole thing. And I also want to be able to eat pizza, and cake, and french fries, etc! But not have to worry about backsliding into some terrible garbage eating habits every single day.
Anyway. I'm working 5 days this week, so I have a lot I'm going to try to cram into my two days off. That's ok though, I usually like being busy.
@BrownSugar174 your biking is super inspiring! I'd love to build up to that kind of mileage myself. So far I'm only doing about ~10 miles per ride.
@speyerj I know how stressful it is for teachers right now- I'll send good vibes your husband's way. At least they've decided to do 100% online for now. This virus is absolutely nothing to mess around with.
@wanderinglight boy, do I feel you on the doomscrolling. I'm definitely guilty of getting sucked into an endless loop of negativity and downward spirals. I especially need to quit doing this before I'm trying to go to sleep. I might steal this goal for myself, too and I'm super jealous of all the swimming holes! I'd really like to go tubing this summer- hopefully I can make it happen.3 -
LaLaDsWeighTakeTwo wrote: »Hi everyone and happy August. I’m a girl of few words, but here’s what I’d like to do this month:
☀️Log everything every day and complete journal
☀️Focus on increasing water
☀️Give up Sprite!!!
I love sprite! When I really want one I buy the diet sprite for no calories. But I understand, it’s my favorite:) Good luck! 💪🏻
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I have done some research on intermittent fasting and I know people who do it. I want to try it out as I don’t eat that much in the mornings anyway! (The evening is a different story ) From what I understand, an example would be eat from noon-8 pm, and the rest of the time would be fasting (drinking water, tea, black coffee) Is there anything else I am missing?3
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Welcome all newcomers and glad to see all who are returning! And thanks to @RavenSt.Cloud for starting this thread anew!
Michelle
46 years old
Height: 5' 6"
SW (09/08/2019): 239.2 lbs
August SW (8/1/20): 161.4 lbs
8/2/20: 159.2 lbs
August GW: under 160 lbs, solidly. By that I mean no more than a day a week above 160.
GW: 150 lbs – I’m hoping to get to it by the end of September. I think it might be a bit of a stretch. I’ve said before, but I now do not think 150 is the end of the road for me. I look like I have at least 20 pounds to lose.
Goals for August:- Running: Run or run/walk at least three days a week. Without a specific race to train for, I’m able to moderate my runs a bit. I did run about 8.5 miles yesterday. It may have been more, but I can’t be sure because my tracker decided to stop at some point and I missed about 15 minutes of tracking before I realized it.
- Cross training: At least three days a week of cross-training. I went to the gym this morning. I rowed for 20 minutes, then walked a hike workout on the treadmill. I’m pretty good about getting to the gym, work is my biggest impediment here.
- Weight training: Start incorporating strength training in the routine. I did planks yesterday and squats today. Did the squats at the gym so I could check my form in the mirror.
- Water: Keep drinking water, at least 128 ounces a day – This one’s a slam dunk but like any other habit it’s an easy one to fall out of.
- Skin: Be more regular with taking care of my skin. Exfoliating and moisturizing three times a week would be a good start.
@MuttiNM – You’ve lost a lot of weight. I can understand needing a diet break, or feeling that something has to change. I know my response is influenced by my own thoughts. I don’t think of what I’m doing as a diet. For me, that’s the change I needed to make to be successful. So with that philosophy, there would be no such thing as a break. However, I can empathize with the feeling you need to step back. Just be clear about everything and the whole process. I agree with @eliezalot, keep your head in the game in some way. It sounds like practicing intuitive eating might be a good idea.
@jspeyer – Happy anniversary! Sounds like you and your husband had a wonderful evening!
Well I’d also like to start posting on my regular weigh-in day, so I’ll stop here.
We can do this!
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Monday Check-in
SW 230.78 lbs (16/03/2020) 104.9 Kgs
CW 182.6 lbs / 83kgs
🌻 03/08 83Kg 182.6 (-0.3Kgs) (-0.66lbs)
🌻 The scale didn't really move at all this week, but a loss is a loss. I've noticed a pattern of two weeks of good loss and two weeks of slow loss.
I have a goal of losing 6,6 lbs a month (3kgs), which I have reached every month so far. I've increased my exercise to 45 min of fast walking a day, and do about 3 longer hikes with friends a week, those hikes have become an absolute joy, exploring our local area and just getting out in nature. I would like to be more consistent drinking water, so this week I'm planning on drinking 2l daily (I read that drinking water inconsistently will show on the scale, so I want to test it)
I have struggled with all sorts of eating disorders for most of my life. This weight loss journey is unfolding into something more than just losing on the scale. I feel in control and empowered with good choices, discipline, and most of all I feel stronger and healthier. I went into the office the other day and people started commenting on my weight loss, however one comment really struck me 'Oh you are going to have to have plastic surgery now!' Wow in my mind I'm smashing through ceilings, I realize I don't need validation from other people! So ladies lets empower ourselves and encourage each other through this Awesome August (🌻 Thanks Raven)7 -
@speyerj I have lots of friends who are teachers and are suffering from burn-out. Our government schools have been shut down again due to the unions as well as COVID surge. My son goes to a boy's school he is in grade 10, during lock-down they were online, and since beginning June different grades started returning, my son started mid-July, their school opted to split the grades in half and have a 10-day timetable of A & B groups coming to school on alternative days, which meant classes had at the most 15 boys. Now they are off until the end of August however grade 12s start today. The government is not allowing online teaching during August, there is a huge disparity between certain schools, and they are wanting to address this situation. Our country has such a long way to go with our education department. However, one thing is for sure our teachers have embraced this year with enthusiasm and courage and I'm so proud of our school, the staff have been AMAZING!
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Walking progress... I'm not good at exercising - I'm not motivated but I have been walking 30 mins/day for the last three days and feel better already! I also download the Map My Walk app that connects to MFP and this makes the walk funner to track and I like that it maps out where I walked. I believe I've not made the progress I want because I'm not very interested to do exercise but I'm holding myself accountable with the MMW app now. I hope to see progress in the coming weeks5
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@cosafe1 I'm also a walker, I've just been using my fitbit, Strava is big here. When I can't go on the road for a walk I use the Lesley Sansome utube walks, and really enjoy them.
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@rhsdancer5 I started intermittent fasting on 16 March 2020, I eat between 12pm-8pm and only drink tea/coffee/water the rest of the time. The first few weeks were hard, but it works for me, I count calories and log my food daily, I try not snack, so only lunch and dinner.
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@KeriA Glad, you got out and socialized, pity about the drunk chap, sadly booze can really make us do things we wouldn't normally do!! Look at our country our government has had to ban the sale of alcohol AGAIN because of how people behave under the influence, its NUTS!!!
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changeforeverlj wrote: »@cosafe1 I'm also a walker, I've just been using my fitbit, Strava is big here. When I can't go on the road for a walk I use the Lesley Sansome utube walks, and really enjoy them.
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@svm569 Welcome back!! We are also heading out of winter, Spring is 1st September although we have had a stunning weekend, no wind and hot days so our beaches were full of families and surfers.
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Hi all,
Just checking in for the start of August, unfortunately this morning on the scale I weighed in at 252.6. The scales initially said 252.8/253 but then changed the batteries as it had been a while since doing so, so goes to show how batteries can effect the calibration. I'm not overly worried about the gain as a few days ago I checked in and was at 251.8. I was still active last week with getting a few walks in and a bike ride so that is at least something.
SW 259.4
CW 252.6
July GW: 248/249
UGW 150-160
HT 5ft 7/5ft 7 1/2
Here's to getting the numbers down further this month!6 -
It's nice to wake up to the scale showing you a pound down. I'm at 39 pounds lost.
Today I have housework to do, and I need to see if I can put the new small a/c unit in, because it will make life better if I can. The old one had problems; it blew air, but not cold air, no matter what you set it on. Also some tidying up and putting things in order so that when the boys come they can help me with the things that need extra hands and strong men, as opposed to sitting round playing with the cat and chatting. We're going to do some of that anyway, of course.
Lunch will be chicken and jalapeno quesadillas, which is always well received.7 -
Hi everyone!
I Just wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing. I love how active this board is, really happy to see everyone here
@pamiede Thank you for the birthday wish
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AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »I tried having half an English muffin with my egg and sausage tonight so that Boyfriend could have the other half, and it worked out! I didn't miss the second half, although I would have eaten it if I had it.
You might give Gimme Lean vegetarian sausage a try, too. It's my favorite kind of fake meat!
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CW: 210.9 (7/27)
August GW: 199 (I know that's ambitious, and I won't be too sad if I miss it. But too hard to resist reaching ONEderland when it's so close!)
8/3: 207.7 (-3.2)
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Happy with today's loss! I think TOM bloating finally went away and took some weight with it lol. I made lunch for the week on Saturday so I should be good to go for at least two meals of the day - breakfast is a protein shake. I didn't get around to planning dinner and that's usually my pitfall. My son is 1 so I've been trying to work on cooking things that he can eat as well to save time, versus making him something separate.
Also I've been consciously trying not to have a late dinner so it's better if I can make something in the crockpot so it's ready by the time I get home. If I have to cook when I get home that usually means a late dinner. But try to keep my calories low for breakfast/lunch that I can still meet my calorie goal if I have to grab something quick that maybe isn't the best calorie option. Definitely a habit I need to break....that's a work in progress!
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motivatedsister wrote: »CW: 210.9 (7/27)
August GW: 199 (I know that's ambitious, and I won't be too sad if I miss it. But too hard to resist reaching ONEderland when it's so close!)
8/3: 207.7 (-3.2)
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Happy with today's loss! I think TOM bloating finally went away and took some weight with it lol. I made lunch for the week on Saturday so I should be good to go for at least two meals of the day - breakfast is a protein shake. I didn't get around to planning dinner and that's usually my pitfall. My son is 1 so I've been trying to work on cooking things that he can eat as well to save time, versus making him something separate.
Also I've been consciously trying not to have a late dinner so it's better if I can make something in the crockpot so it's ready by the time I get home. If I have to cook when I get home that usually means a late dinner. But try to keep my calories low for breakfast/lunch that I can still meet my calorie goal if I have to grab something quick that maybe isn't the best calorie option. Definitely a habit I need to break....that's a work in progress!
I think some meal planning might help you; you can plan what you will cook, and also plan in a small snack that you can have in the car on the way home, so you aren't starving. You could also cook some dinners on the weekend and have them in the fridge for yourself/the little one. That wouldn't be a late dinner, it would just warm up quickly in the microwave. Plus premade like that you can dish out so much plain for the child, then add spices to suit you and dish out yours, and generally do a little customizing in advance when you have the time to do it. If you know that you have some almonds in the car you can eat as you head over to pick up kid, and that there's pulled pork with mac and cheese and green beans at home waiting to be warmed up (and kid is having mac and cheese and green beans) then there's no worry, and no stress. Then you can drop your crockpot meals down to one or two a week when it's easier for you to plan them, and everything gets a little less fraught.5 -
@speyerj - Glad you enjoyed your anniversary and wine!
@MuttiNM - after 15 months, you definitely could benefit from a diet break! Even if it hasn't mentally felt difficult, that is a long time for your body to be in a calorie deficit. Make sure to take at least 2 weeks for it. The good news is that even if you go totally off the rails, there is a pretty limited amount of damage you can do in that short of time, lol. But I do understand that fear of not being able to go back to a deficit when it is all over! It was suggested to me to slowly go back down to your usual deficit, so after the break, eat at a half deficit for a few days and work your way back. It eased the adjustment a lot (mentally and hunger-wise). Keep us updated on it!
@pamiede - LOVE the Hamilton workout video. Amazing.
@mszoueb - Congrats on the loss so far! Don't spend too much energy worrying about little scale fluctuations. It will go up and down regularly, just keep in mind that scale weight does not reflect just fat weight. Your weight can change due to water retention from hormones, increased exercise, or high-sodium meals, and also from your digestive contents (if you eat a 150 gram apple, that 150 grams is now chewed up and hanging out in your intestines). This is a super helpful, well-regarded article that explains it well and I found very reassuring https://physiqonomics.com/the-weird-and-highly-annoying-world-of-scale-weight-and-fluctuations/
As long as over time (about 4-6 weeks) your weight is trending down, you are on track. You might want to think about using a weight trending app like Happy Scale too - it can help to focus more on the trends than on the daily fluctuations. You're doing great!
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