Women 200lb+, Let's Seize the Day This September!!!
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Welcome to September!
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)
8/26: 213.6
8/31: 211.2
9/2:
9/9:
9/16:
9/23:
9/30:
Sept. GW: 204.2
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Weekly exercise goals:
- bike ride or exercise bike 5 times per week
- strength training (including core specific exercises) 2 times per week
- chair yoga 4 times per week
- steps onto aerobic step platform twice a day at least 3 times per week
I'm still modifying my exercise plan. The above has worked well for the last couple weeks. I just want to make sure the exercise is helping me achieve some of the functional fitness goals I've set for myself.
Thank you @RavenStCloud for setting up this September thread! It is so helpful to see others' progress and to be able to share struggles and successes with everyone here.7 -
Name: Jane
Age: 55
SW: 286.5 (6/3/19)
8/31 weight: 169.7
Maintenance Weight Range: 167-173
Weekly tracking:
9/5:
9/12:
9/19:
9/26:
9/30:
September goals:
Maintain my weight between 167 and 173
Log food daily
Row or Run at least 6x's a week
Get at least 45 "active" minutes a day
Get at least 10,000 steps/day
I always love the thought provoking questions that Raven St. Cloud posts at the beginning of these threads:
How was the summer for you? Did you accomplish what you'd set out to?
I was thinking about this this morning and I am really proud of what I accomplished this summer:- Hit what I thought was my goal weight of 180, then 175, but I'm still losing. Just yesterday, I hit a low that put me at a BMI of 25 and the feeling was so good, I moved my "maintenance" weight range down a few pounds to try to stay there.
- I ran a half marathon! Who would have thought that I could ever do that?
- I learned to row in a single shell and found a new community, a sport that I love that I can do into my 80's, and learned so much about what I am capable of - particularly overcoming fear.
- Today, I rowed in a racing shell! That was a really big deal. They are very tippy (think kayak tippy) only unlike a kayak, they aren't easy to get back into. So it requires very good form to maintain your balance on the water. One of the coaches pushed me to push myself today and I am so glad I did.
- I'm a size 10!! Again, mind blowing. I was a 2x/24 in most clothes at the start of last summer.
- I learned to cook lots of new foods - especially Thai, Vietnamese and Korean recipes. It's been a lot of fun!
- I grew closer to my youngest daughter - our relationship transformed from mother/daughter to adult friends as COVID forced her to move out of the dorm and back home. I'm sorry she isn't having the college experience she had dreamed about, but we are all coping well.
@iloveeggnog - I am so proud of you for opening up, sharing and participating. I hope you find sharing your journey therapeutic, motivating and inspiring. I know it has helped me so much!
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Thanks for organizing these threads! I've recently joined, and love reading through them and posting occasionally. (I tend to get a little overwhelmed trying to keep up mid-month, lol).
Summer had its ups and downs. Downs: pandemic, grandma's health issues, no travel (pandemic ugh), probable plantar fasciitis that put my running on hold. Ups: Spending more time with my husband, free time to garden, cooking and canning more, doing house projects, biking more often. I'm glad I took a maintenance break mid-July, and still managed to hit my end of summer loose goal weight (below 200). Despite family and work stress, I've been managing my anxiety better than before (in large part thanks to being back on my antidepressant - that was such a good decision).
Fall is by far my favorite season. I think I am my most self-actualized in the fall, when the weather is cool and crisp!
I plan to spend lots of time outside, finish building my compost bin, enjoy my garden harvest, prepare for a solo biking trip later in the fall, heal my foot so I can go hiking, and basically just soak up every glorious minute of this season.
I think most of September goals will be less weight-related:
🍁 Be proactive about healing my heel. I have a night splint, an ice pack, and a massage ball. If that doesn't work, off to find a podiatrist.
🍁 Manage my anxiety. I do this better when I'm more physically active, but have many tools for this. I need to use them more often, and more proactively.
🍁 Bike rides once a week - I want to find some longer trails so I can start building up my distance again, probably 20-30 per ride for now. Ultimately I'll plan on 40-50 mile days for my trip later this fall (on gravel), but my butt isn't ready for that yet!
🍁 I'd like to see my weight below 195 this month.
Age: 34
Height: 5'4"
HW: 257 (June 2019)
CW: 200.4 (lowest in August was actually 196.8, but I'm retaining so much water right now!)
Sept GW: 194
Next mini goal: Get into the 180's
Next BIG goal: 174 lbs (out of obese, into overweight)
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I didn't quite make my goal for August, but I'll keep setting ambitious goals - so shooting for 10 lbs again. I need the push!
September GW: 191.4
8/31: 201.4 lbs
9/7:
9/14:
9/21:
9/28:
Non-scale related goals: I started a 4-week training program on my bike. I've been easing into the bike by doing shorter rides, and I think I've been psyching myself out of doing longer ones. Every day in this program has me riding longer than I have been thus far. First day was today and I survived! It includes a fitness test, so I hope I'll be able to see some measurable difference in fitness by month's end - and hopefully some accompanying pounds down. There are only 3 scheduled rides this week, so I need to figure out what my game plan is on non scheduled days. Maybe some light strength training? I kinda would like to do some additional cardio, so I might do some of the shorter recovery rides on those days. If it feels like it's too much I think I'll switch back to walking on those days nothing is planned in the program. We'll see how it goes.5 -
Happy (almost) September everyone. Excited to be here with you.
49 years old; 5'6"
SW: 236.4 (9/8/19)
8/31: 189.9
9/9:
9/16:
9/23:
9/30:
After a few months of a break, I am ready to get back to actually losing weight. Here are my goals for September and the fall, which are based on a plan I agreed to with my cardiologist.
Intermittent Fasting: IF at 16/8 has really worked well for me in the past and is something I need to reincorporate.
Diet: Per my cardiologist, I will follow a Mediterranean diet, including fish several times a week, fruits, veggies, and whole grains, and avoiding saturated fats and partially hydrogenated oils. I need to avoid ice cream and cookies - my weakness.
Weight loss: I am shooting for an average of 1400 calories per day.
Exercise: 40 minutes on the exercise bike during the work week.
Sleep: Restart using my CPAP.
Relaxation: Meditate twice daily.
I am about to come upon my one year anniversary of getting healthy. When I started, I targeted a goal of 1 lb per week. I was hoping to be under 180 for my one year anniversary and at 155 when I turn 50 in April, which would put me at a normal BMI. I averaged closer to 2lbs/week until March, when I stalled and gained a bit back. My lack of progress since March has set me back for my one year goal, but I can still make my April goal. This thread has been instrumental for me; even when I was on the break I checked in here every few days and it has pulled me to come back and try again.8 -
Ugg I think this is what I have going on in my right heel. I'm not a runner but with the gyms off limits I've been trying to run and walking a LOT - but it seems I should give it a break and stop beating on my poor heel. I ordered new cushioned running shoes too since my workout sneakers are very worn outprobable plantar fasciitis that put my running on hold.
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Ugg I think this is what I have going on in my right heel. I'm not a runner but with the gyms off limits I've been trying to run and walking a LOT - but it seems I should give it a break and stop beating on my poor heel. I ordered new cushioned running shoes too since my workout sneakers are very worn out
It is such a pain!! I think I had it briefly once a few years ago, but it kind of resolved on its own after a few weeks. This has been going on since May or June. It has gotten a ton better, but I still can't run (or even go for walks) without it flaring up. It really is driving me crazy. So I'm going to exhaust every option that I can this month to try and fix it.
I hope the new shoes work for you and fix the problem! My primary care doctor recommended Dr. Scholl's plantar fasciitis inserts too. You might want to give those a try too if the new shoes don't take care of it!5 -
@eliezalot Yes I'll definitely look into inserts if the shoes don't help.
I WISH I HAD MY GYM AND A ROWER OR SOMETHING!!!
Super frustrating to want to work out and as much as I hate running (and I'm bad at it) I'd rather run than do nothing.
Struggling a bit with food tonight. I'm a night time snacker and I'm trying not to but I want to eat all the things tonight. Toast and ice cream and oreos and chocolate ....
Planning on going to sleep soon because I can't eat while I'm asleep!
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Hey runners/want-to-be-runners/no choice runners!
Unsolicited advice ahead, worth only what it's worth:
I hear a lot of talk about heels and running right now, and I came in to ask that you look at some stuff online about running strides. If your running is hurting your heels, you're probably landing on them, which is not great for them.
When running, try to land on the ball of your foot, roll forward, and push off using the front of your foot, if that makes sense.
Sorry, just got back from my run this morning, and thinking about landing on my heels- ouch. If you knew that already, so sorry!
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@cupcakecrusoe - if this was a group for avid long distance runners you could apologize for giving basic running advice. Otherwise you're good in my book
I'll have to pay more attention to my stride - I've always felt like I "plod along" when I run so I very well may be landing on my heel or flat on my whole foot. I'll definitely look into this!
Taking my kids and one of their friends to the zoo today which means lots of steps and controlled eating (because I can only eat what I bring). Then his mom is coming over and we're getting Indian food
Today will be a balancing act for sure! 5 -
@CupcakeCrusoe - I've wondered about that too. I tend to have more of a heel strike when I'm going really slow (like just starting to run after a long hiatus), but once I get in a bit better shape and my speed is up, I tend toward more of a midfoot strike. As I was increasing my sped and distance, I wonder if I shifted back toward heel strike when I got tired, without really noticing. Once I start again, I'll definitely have to pay closer attention to that. For now, my victory of the day was going for another walk. My heel is a bit sore, but not too stiff. Fingers crossed!4
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Not sure if this is out of place or not but I have a funny story that I'm sure many of you may relate to! I have to get an MRI of my shoulder (torn rotator cuff last winter; wasn't able to get in to MRI til now due to covid restrictions) and they called yesterday to book the appointment. The lady on the phone had a whole list of pre-screening questions to ask me, including my current weight. I very excitedly and proudly told her TWO HUNDRED AND FOUR!! Cause I had just weighed in and was soooo proud to get there! Funnily enough, she didn't seem to find it as wonderful as I did haha. She responded, um, okay. Hope she is there on the 17th when I go in and have to get weighed! The weight limit is 300 lbs and when I was told that last winter, I realized that they would take one look at me and wonder if I met the limit. Was a sobering moment. Anyway, I shall gleefully explain to her why that 204 was so exciting if I get the chance! Hope everything is having a great first day of September. It is sunny and warm where I am...and it fills me with hope that we all "got this" and will indeed seize the day in September!13
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iloveeggnog wrote: »Not sure if this is out of place or not but I have a funny story that I'm sure many of you may relate to! I have to get an MRI of my shoulder (torn rotator cuff last winter; wasn't able to get in to MRI til now due to covid restrictions) and they called yesterday to book the appointment. The lady on the phone had a whole list of pre-screening questions to ask me, including my current weight. I very excitedly and proudly told her TWO HUNDRED AND FOUR!! Cause I had just weighed in and was soooo proud to get there! Funnily enough, she didn't seem to find it as wonderful as I did haha. She responded, um, okay. Hope she is there on the 17th when I go in and have to get weighed! The weight limit is 300 lbs and when I was told that last winter, I realized that they would take one look at me and wonder if I met the limit. Was a sobering moment. Anyway, I shall gleefully explain to her why that 204 was so exciting if I get the chance! Hope everything is having a great first day of September. It is sunny and warm where I am...and it fills me with hope that we all "got this" and will indeed seize the day in September!
I relate a lot. In the Before Times, I gave blood at my workplace every chance I got. So every few months, I got to proudly tell someone "180" or "around 173," and I got a lot of looks like what you describe.
Can't wait to get down there again. I'm proud of my progress, but I'll be more proud when I get under pre-pregnancy weight for my second child, which was 180. Hopefully this month!7 -
Hi everyone! I started lurking last month, and I really want to join you all for this month. Thank you for setting up this thread.
Age: 39
Highest weight: 230 (earlier in August 2020)
CW: 222
Goal weight for September: 218
Weekly tracking:
8/31: 222.6
9/7:
9/14:
9/21:
9/28:
Other September goals - keep track of my food and hit my 10K steps/day. Try to get more sleep as it helps everything.
I work from home full-time and have a 4th grader at home with me doing remote learning this year. It will be interesting trying to carve out time for exercise and meal prep, but I'm hopeful we'll get into a good routine.5 -
@CupcakeCrusoe - I love the infographic! I used to be a heel striker. Then I bought Nike Zoomfly 3 running shoes - they kind of force you forward and encourage a midfoot strike. Some people don't like them because they change the way you run, but I love them! I haven't had any knee issues since I switched to them. I am sure there are other shoes on the market that do similar things, I'm on my 4th pair of these. I may never run in anything else!3
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I love reading everyone goals, they are very inspiring.
@eliezalot what sort of biking trip are you doing? My husband and I have talked about doing biking tours in Europe (not this year obviously or probably next). Currently I am only up to ~20 miles and pretty slow, but losing weight should help with that.
Height: 5'8"
Age: 51
Highest weight: 245 (Feb 2016)
Lowest weight: 155.4 (Dec 2017)
Weight when recommitted: 233.6 (Aug 2020)
Start of month: 225.8
Goal weight: 170 (I think 155 was much too low for me)
I don't really do short term scale goals but would love to be in onederland by the end of the year. My current NS goal is to stick to the program for 60 days. Currently on day 23, so this month should get me most of the way there.
Goals for the month:
- To bed before 10pm and phone down at 9:30.
- Exercise everyday, high intensity exercise (biking, exercise class) 3-4 days a week, strength training at least 1 day a week (preferably 2), other days walk at least 10k steps.
- Try to do a short walk at lunch to make up for the fact that working from home has reduced my step count by ~2-3k.
- Keep calories in the green4 -
1st Thank you @RavenStCloud! 2nd, Happy September, all!
Keri
67 years old, Height: 5'6"
SW: 266 lbs (Dec 2019)
2/1: 263.6
3/1: 261.8
4/1: 258
5/1:254
Lowest May weight: 251.4
6/1:254
6/30 251.6
7 /1:250.4
7/29: 249
8/1: 249.2
8/6: 248.8
8/7: 247.6 (8/7)
8/31: 248
CW: 247
1st GW: 220 The lowest weight I got to when I last lost significant weight.
2nd GW: Onderland 1st, maintain for a few weeks then
3rd GW: 186 overweight but not obese
4th GW: 150 lbs. Healthy weight Then evaluate what weight is best for me. I just want to get to a healthy weight for me.
September Goal weight: 242
My Sept Goals are:
1. Continue to log, get enough sleep and water intake and stay under calorie goal with healthy meals at home.
2. Get some exercise 5-6 days a week and up NEAT. Try to exceed 150 min. of exercise/week. Now that I have my Zip I will see what steps I am getting and then set a goal each week to up it.
3. I want to get well into the low 240s and not see any weight in the 250s again. I am close to 20 lbs loss.
I am not going to add any goals beyond these since I am busy with some medical and jobsearch tasks. I will be quite happy if I achieve these.
Okay where you do you put a pound lost when it occurs between the August and September threads? The answer is I am going to use 249.6 as my September starting weight. Since it was my low for August. So I am claiming a .4 lbs already for September! However I was please to have lost a pound since yesterday. I mean I only gave a pint of blood and ate below my calorie goal. I drank lots of water yesterday and a little gatorade to make sure I wasn't depleted of electrolytes. I just realized I didn't log that. I don't like gatorade but I like bottled coconut water even less. I don't happen to have a coconut tree in my yard.
I will next go read all of your posts and plans for September!4 -
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RavenStCloud wrote: »🍁Happy September, ladies! We've made it to the fall!
🍁Summer wrap up: How was the summer for you? Did you accomplish what you'd set out to? Were there stumbling blocks? Was just getting through the summer accomplishment enough?
🍁Let's seize each day and make it count this September! 🍂
I forgot to do a summer wrap up. Summer was slow for weight loss even though that was what I was concentrating on. Exercise was 2nd. I lost faster last spring. Until the last weeks or so I think I improved exercise. I am worried that September will bring continued distractions such as jobsearch and maybe a job. I also have a minor day surgery next month. So this month I have a pre-op appt. I have an interview tomorrow. Right now a jobsearch isn't required for unemployment but starting in September (next week) it is, unless there is an extension. The type of jobs I am applying to take a lot of work for each jobsearch task. However I am not going to give up on weight loss. I want to lose 4-5 pounds a month.3 -
@astroamy - A Europe biking tour sounds incredible! I miss the Before Times.
I'm planning a 5-ish day long trip on the C&O Canal Towpath from DC to Cumberland. I've done day rides on the path before (DC to Great Falls), and have been wanting to do a through-ride for some time. I'll wait until it cools down toward the end of October or early November.. Outdoors, fall weather, alone-time...I can't wait!3
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