50 pounds to lose - starting again - join me with weekly check-ins and support

CW: 197lb
GW: 192 by 9/30

Lets do this!

SW: 212.7
7/27: 210.9
8/3: 207.7
8/10: 205.9
8/17: 205.2 (not so great...but still a loss!)
8/24: 201.5 (-3.7 - yay!! Down 11.2 lbs since starting this thread, and 21.5 lbs to go until mini GW. )

mini GW: 180
GW: 160

SW: 244.6 ( August 6, 2019)
Mini goal - 215
GW:170

8/3- 221.4
8/10- 225.8
8/17- 220.2
8/24- 216.4

Total weight loss- 28.2 pounds

I know! @azkunk

I really hope I see it come my next weigh day on Monday, BUT I know I typically do not see good losses in a row...no matter how on track I am deficit wise. But it should happen soon!!

I'm down a little over 20 lbs since re-starting and as expected (based on the last time I lost weight) - I'm starting to see a change in how things fit. I used to wear scrubs primarily for work, but with a job change I wear more regular clothes now. I refused to buy a ton of clothes at my current size, so I basically wear the same outfits weekly. The monotony sucks, but it's helping me to see things slowly changing. No more muffin top, I've gone down in bra band size, tops are looser, and for the days I wear scrubs I've gone down in pant size - making progress.

Hopefully you'll start to notice a change soon! I loved wearing scrubs to work, but in hindsight it is easy to see how the weight is able to creep up on you since there is so much "give" in scrubs. If I had been wearing regular clothes all this time I think I would have realized sooner just how much weight I had gained.

It didn't help that outside of work (and because I was still breastfeeding) I was wearing yoga pants and loose tops that would allow me to whip out a boob easily. As we approach fall/winter I'll have to be mindful to not be fooled when I choose to wear leggings/sweaters regularly! Hopefully since I'm now watching the scale that won't happen, but I'll try to still fit in more clothes that don't have "give" to truly see what my body is doing.

@motivatedsister - sounds like a good plan. I vow to wear more fitted clothes this winter too

@dietingright - Welcome! Just check in regularly to keep yourself accountable and encourage others. Most of us post weekly stats on the day or our choosing. I turned 49 in May and my goal is to lose 50 ponds by my 50th bday!

This week was kind of a roller coaster. I had free lunch Tuesday and it caused some serious water retention. That and being so mentally exhausted kinda caused me to slack off a little on healthy choices. So I had some treats this week, but to my credit I only allowed them in moderation. With my steps calories added in I still stayed in my calorie goals evey day. So it's a huge win to know I was able to moderate myself and have the treats, but still be able to achieve my goals.

Last week: 189.2
This week: 188.2
Mini goal: 188 by September 14th (crushed it!)
New mini goal: 184 by October 4th

Had a crap day yesterday. We had to put our sweet 11yr old dog down. We knew her days were short but that doesn’t make it easier. Today is a little better but there is definitely a big emptiness in the family.

On the positive side, the scale was at 196.8 today which is below my mini-goal of 197 and officially puts my BMI under 35 and my weight loss above 10lbs. I will hold out until Friday to see if it sticks but just seeing the scale drop below 197 is motivation enough.

@azkunk so sorry about your fur kid... never easy. Great work reaching your mini goal though!

SW: 212.7
7/27: 210.9
8/3: 207.7
8/10: 205.9
8/17: 205.2 (not so great...but still a loss!)
8/24: 201.5 (-3.7 - yay!! Down 11.2 lbs since starting this thread, and 21.5 lbs to go until mini GW. )
8/31: 201.4 (BOO lol! Well didn't make it to ONEderland. It wasn't the best week ever, but it seems after a big loss I always have a very low loss the following week. Plus I think TOM is a contributing factor today. After pregnancy/breastfeeding my cycle still hasn't regulated back to normal. This is the first time it's actually shown up right on schedule since returning. Hopefully it's returning to normal now and I can get a better idea of how it effects my weight during/after.

mini GW: 180
GW: 160

Congrats to those who have lost - you're doing awesome!

Good job! @crystalsan726

been slacking with tracking on here & eating out way to much since I've been back to work onsite Back for a fresh start this month!!

SW/CW: 181.8
mini GW (end of September): 175
GW: 130

Leezy55 wrote: »

ll time high 2019 prior MFP 192

High 2020 174

June loss 4 lbs

7/1 164.0

7/8 162.4

8/1 July loss 3 lbs

8/1 161
8/8 160.4
8/15 159.9 finally made it to the 150's. 3 more lbs to the half way point!:p
8/24 159.5 Not much of a loss but been snacking here and there. And too much smoke and extreme heat. But have another week! Yep goin' for it!
9/1 158 well 3 lbs ok but wish it was more

Aug loss 3 lbs total 34lbs

Still a loss and you made it into the 150’s!!! Congratulations, that is still a great accomplishment. Are you getting close to goal. I imagine those last pounds are harder. Maybe you need a change in your exercise routine? Have you been tracking everything accurately?

crystalsan726 wrote: »

So excited! I hit a new low on the scale today! I stepped on it and I was 212.8! I haven't seen that number in awhile! I was so shocked I weighed more than once to make sure it was right. 😄

31.8 Pounds down and 42.8 more to go!!!

That’s so exciting! I do the same thing and step on the scale at least 3 times if it seems too good to be true.