Women 200lb+, Let's Never Surrender in November!!!
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🍁 NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!
Highest Weight: 265
Last weigh in in October: 250.2
11/2: 249.2
11/9: 245.2
11/16:
11/23:
11/30:
🍂 RE-CENTERING month is going pretty well. I didn't achieve all of the goals I set out to do, but I did well this week regardless.
Goals 11/2 - 11/8:
MOSTLY CHECK - 🍂 Stay under 1800 calories
NO - 🍂 Exercise for 15 minutes minimum a day
CHECK - 🍂 Journal each day
I let myself have more freedom this week, eating whatever I want as long as I was mindful and made conscious decisions. I dropped 4 lbs so it seems I was stressing my body too much.
I'm keeping the same goals for this week. I hope I'll make even more improvements and begin to build habits.
Goals 11/9 - 11/15:
🍂 Stay under 1800 calories
🍂 Exercise for 15 minutes minimum a day
🍂 Journal each day
November goals:
🍂 Log my food daily
🍂 Exercise for any duration once daily
🍂 Incorporate healthy self-care
🍂 Show a loss on the scale (purposefully not quantified)4 -
My first week went great! I met all my goals but the scale is not my friend. I started last week at 209.0. Yesterday I was 207.6, but this morning I wake up a whole pound heavier. So this morning I was 208.6. Last weeks hard work netted me not much. I'm a bit discouraged, but I got up this morning and started it all over.
I have all my meals logged and ready to go. With the exception of dinner on Wednesday (it my FIL birthday and we usually do dinner) and Friday (usually our take out night, but I'll probably get rid of it cause we will eat out Wednesday)
I wonder if I am eating too much or too little though. I log and weigh everything and I get to 1510-1550 BEFORE exercise. MFP says that my net calories (after including exercise calories) for the week averaged 1172. I do not eat my exercise calories back.
I'm thinking of adding 30 minutes a night on the treadmill too to see if that helps any.
I can say though that I am feeling a difference in the way my pants fit just one week into the workout videos I have been doing, so thats good!
This week I'd like to:
1️⃣ - Work out to Team Body Project videos Mon - Fri. , add 30 min on the treadmill Mon-Fri ad wee. Walk 30-60 minutes on the treadmill on Saturday and Sunday is my rest day.
2️⃣ - Drink 96oz of water a day.
3️⃣ - Get under 200. I weighed 208.4 this morning (was 207.0 Saturday morning).
4️⃣ - Log (and weigh) all my food and eat only between 10:30am and 630pm. I'm good about weighing and logging breakfast and lunch, its dinner that really gets me.
5️⃣- Get 8k to 10k steps a day.
11/02/20 - 209.0 lbs
11/09/20 - 208.6 lbs (- .4 lbs)
GW - 199.95 -
Well day 1 of week 2 been successful. I just need to keep going.
@holdthefries I like my veggie meals- although had prawns tonight in a curry. I like your weekly goals.
@KeriA thanks for the encouragement. I'm goung to have to keep the willpower going.
Missing the gym not helping. They are using the lockdown to further improve the facilities which is good.
Sounds like a few of us are struggling but such positive supportive comments and resilience in comments.
Glad I found this group.
Today been rough- my workplace has managed to avoid internal covid transmission until last week. We've got a lot of staff having to isolate as well as some staff off ill with other things so as well as a quite a few students having to isolate we've had to have 2 year groups work from home so we can teach on-line: sometimes 2 classes at once! Hopefully this won't last more than 1-2 weeks.
Great news about vaccine phase 3 of clinical trial report showing 90% effective. Moving into last stage. I'll be questioned tomorrow by my students as they know drug physiology is an interest of mine.
Stay safe everyone.7 -
@changeforeverlj and @anita2422 Hang in there and know that we are rooting for you. I have been struggling and struggling, but it is about not quitting and leaning on each other for good vibes and encouragement. Rely on the process. Know that our bodies will catch up to the work we are putting into it.5
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Struggle seems to be the current situation with a lot of us right now. I know I can keep going and not let the possible set back from this weekend cause me any real damage. Slow and steady progress for everyday. Keeping the exercise and stretching going to be strong and healthy. That is the main reason for this.4
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Am I late to the party... the quarantine 15 hit me hard! In my early 20's I used MFP and lost 60 pounds from my original weight of 250, but over the past ten years I've gained it back steadily, but always kept myself at a weight I found more or less reasonable... until the pandemic. Alas. I'm not doing great right now body image-wise, but I am determined to get back on the horse.
Age:30
Height: 5'7"
Highest: 255 (Sept 2020)
SW: 249.6
GW (this month): 245
9 Nov - 249.6
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Goals for the month:
🍂 Track everything--my calorie goal is a generous 1920 a day, it's manageable.
🍂 Eat mindfully! Plan and prepare breakfasts and dinners in advance.
🍂 Take four walks a week, especially after work, instead of laying down and watching TV or playing video games for an hour.4 -
Good Tuesday morning ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful week!
@MaxCat1000 Taking food on the go may seem a little awkward at first, but you get used to it. Even if I'm just running errands, and I know it will take me over the time I usually eat my lunch, I'll pack it! I'm notorious now for having my lunch bag in my purse stocked with hard boiled eggs, frozen fruit (helps keep the eggs fresh in my brain anyway ha and don't worry I don't leave this stuff in there for hours and hours...if I need to be gone hours, I use an ice pack), a banana, etc. You got this!
@KMC55 If I'm having a craving, I let myself have a reasonable amount of it on my weigh in day too. After weigh in, of course haha. And usually by the time weigh-in day comes around, I don't really want it anyway.
@IsETHome I am ALWAYS jealous of swimmers! It is far too cold to swim outside where I am these days and our pool is located in the confines of the university here...and is closed due to covid. 8 long months of closure. Pools in neighbouring towns have reopened but ours will not until the university reopens, full-time, again. If those neighbouring towns offered evening swims, I'd be there in a flash! It is my go-to exercise as I was a competitive swimmer in my youth. So, know that some of us are living vicariously through you right now!!
@torih941 Halloween candy was a bad scene for me this year too. Thankfully it is all packed away now and hopefully I will be better prepared for the Christmas treats next month.
@uyister You're tough to be thinking about a second workout to the day!! If I work out in the mornings, I walk around proud as a peacock of myself all day haha but haven't tried two in the same day!
@Tarzan37 I hope your quarantine is going well! Soooo nice to have a sister visit that I'm sure it makes the whole quarantine worth it!
@Lasmartchika Water flavourings have been life to me!! They are a staple in my grocery order! I keep some in my purse, some in my office, some at home. It is the ONLY way I have been able to get my water in!
@Zadviv2 31.6 pounds, in two months?!!! AMAZING!!!!!
@KeriA I hope you didn't wind up working through the weekend! For one, cause our first months on the job set the tone for how it all plays out and I would hate for that to become expected (speaking from experience here!) and, for two, our brains need a break even if it is something we love doing! Very glad it is all working out for you though
@laurajewalker I weigh every day, twice a day. But now after 5 months I can mostly predict when I'll be up. I can fluctuate 5-7 pounds in a single day so I have learned to not panic too much. Stay the course, you got this!!
@JoDavo66 Don't be disappointed! Sometimes when we start something brand new, our bodies are stressed by the new activity and the calorie deficit so it holds on to weight. Keep the faith, wait it out and it'll come off!
@holdthefries We are also sorting through the pantry and our freezer to make meals - our goal for the next month. Hoping to clear out as much as we can before a big grocery shop ahead of Christmas.
@mamabearangie 3 pounds?! That's awesome, congrats!!
@changeforeverlj Omg girl, congratulations on graduating from Couch25k!! I know that feeling of pride and I hope you celebrate it cause it's not an easy feat! If your'e running up to 42 minutes now, that 10k app will be a breeze for you!!! Also, I now fully understand the plateau and how incredibly frustrating it is. Hang in there. It will whoosh out soon!!
@Riddikulus89 4 pounds!?!! Wow...freedom really does sound like the way to go!! Congrats!!!
@Making_Impossible_Possible Your weight will bounce around; up and down; that's, unfortunately, the nature of this journey we are all on. Important to keep doing what works and not to panic...you'll keep trending down!!
@yvesste the pandemic has brought many of us here for the exact same reasons. Welcome aboard!!
Sooo now, me!
45 years old. 5' 4"
Highest Weight: 250 pounds
Starting Weight June 1, 2020: 242 pounds
Starting Weight November 1, 2020: 192 pounds
Current Weight November 10, 2020: 189 pounds
Yes, I am into the 180s. I am shocked. I am pleased. I am proud. I haven't been this low since sometime between 19 and 24 years of age. It's still an aggressive goal but I am still shooting for 180 by Christmas week!!
For this coming week, I want to stay focused. The weather has warmed up and is unseasonably warm so I am able to run in comfort and taking full advantage of that. But I also now own both an elliptical and an exercise bike. So I have zero excuses about not getting my exercises in. And my goal is 6 days a week. I feel like I need to be strong heading into December so buckling down. BUT still being kind to myself and simply being mindful of my place in the universe and what my brain and body needs to function in it.
Have a great week ladies!7 -
iloveeggnog wrote: »
Yes, I am into the 180s. I am shocked. I am pleased. I am proud. I haven't been this low since sometime between 19 and 24 years of age. It's still an aggressive goal but I am still shooting for 180 by Christmas week!!
For this coming week, I want to stay focused. The weather has warmed up and is unseasonably warm so I am able to run in comfort and taking full advantage of that. But I also now own both an elliptical and an exercise bike. So I have zero excuses about not getting my exercises in. And my goal is 6 days a week. I feel like I need to be strong heading into December so buckling down. BUT still being kind to myself and simply being mindful of my place in the universe and what my brain and body needs to function in it.
Have a great week ladies!
WAY TO GO!!! 9lbs in 6 weeks is totally doable. You got this.4 -
November Weigh-In
11/2: 245.6
11/08: 244
So, progress! Did not incorporate exercise this week, but I did feel more in-control regarding my food and calming down excessive snacking. This week I am hoping to slowly start adding exercise back in. I really fell off the wagon, so I don't want to dive headfirst into 5x a week and just stress myself out. I am hoping to get 1 to 2 sessions in this week with some type of movement, whether that is yoga or just taking a walk.
Goals!
*Exercise 3x-5x per week consistently--work in progress
*Find the time in my schedule and pre-plan weeks in advance to make it easier--also a work in progress, but better than previous weeks
*Avoid late night snacking--drink water instead unless truly hungry--much better than previous weeks4 -
@uyister, thanks for the yogurt tip! Nice loss, I did T-25 awhile ago and it was quite the workout.
@Tarzan37, sounds like a great visit with yummy foods!
@Lasmartchika, sorry to hear about the stressful week, I hope this week is a little better.
@Zadviv2, hello! Sounds like you're already on a great start.
@MaxCat1000, great loss! It is amazing what good shoes can do, I've also noticed that.
@AlexandraFindsHerself1971, what an exciting NSV!
@KeriA, I hope then new job is progressing well! Sounds like you have a solid plan moving forward.
@laurajwalker, I also don't weigh daily, but that's more for my mental health than anything. If it helps you see a pattern and figure out what to adjust, then keep doing what works for you, but maybe take a scale break one week and see how you feel?
@JoDavo66, don't be discouraged, as you said, only the first week! Progress is progress.
@holdthefries, I like the layout of your goals. It allows us to see past a number and give us other things to accomplish. Great work!
@mamabearangie, nice loss! Family drama can do that, but great mentality of snapping back.
@changeforeverlj, yes, the elections last week really caused some heavy snacking. Also pleased with the way they went and I can't wait to see that ripple effect here in the states and beyond. Great work building up your running! I love seeing your updates regarding it.
@anita2422, logging accurately is so important! It really can be a reality check sometimes. Glad that it's working for you!
@Riddikulus89, nice loss! Being mindful of what we eat is important, I hope to get to that point some day. I struggle with stopping when I'm full, so that's a work in progress.
@making_impossible_possible, nice work, love the goals!
@KMC55, slow and steady wins the race, I often have to remind myself of that.
@yvesste, welcome!
@iloveeggnog, luckily all the candy is snack size, but it definitely adds up. Great loss, you should feel so pleased. You worked hard!
Hope everyone is having a good week so far. I am feeling a bit better this week than previous weeks, and I hope to continue that progress.4 -
@iloveeggnog Whooo hoo, that's fantastic news about 180s!! You can reach your goal by Christmas! I have been thinking about couch 2 10k but for now, running 3 or 4 times a week, my son is helping me with strength training for core, sit-ups, planking, and push-ups. Yip, I'm holding on for the whoosh it has to come I'm sticking with the calorie counting and intermittent fasting. Weigh-in tomorrow and check-in no matter what!4
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@KMC55 Yes doing that now, trusting the process...Tomorrow will be day 1 of month 9! I do believe I've changed my relationship with food, I'm exercising daily which is definitely a new and exciting part of my life. I still have about 33 lbs to go, so it's important for me to follow through completely my goal is to get there by mid-June next year (when I turn 50) so I need to lose about 4.1 lbs a month, completely do-able! And I completely agree with you about the main reason we are all here doing this!
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@JoDavo66 Don't be too disappointed! Keep logging and being precise with your food. I've been intermittent fasting and calorie counting for 8 months I've stayed under 1400 calories a day, and the weight will come off if you stick to your plan. in the beginning I was very strict but the past month because of being allowed out and socializing its been hard which is one of the reasons I'm plateauing, so I also have to dig deep and keep going! Good luck!
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They are delivering my exercise bike sometime today, they say. (We'll see.) Now I will have to figure out what works for me in terms of using it. I don't think I'm physically up to an hour ride, but if I do four fifteen minute rides through the day, it would add up.5
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Hello, all! May I join your group? I'm restarting (again) and am challenged to stay motivated enough to get to the discipline it takes. I've played this game for years with no real success. So...I start again. Today...I choose to start again!
Starting Weight (as of yesterday - highest ever): 330
My long term goal: I am heading to Egypt in 2022 and I want to be able to hike each day without pain and with energy & joy. I've wanted to go to Egypt since I was a kid - I'm not wasting this opportunity.
My goal weight is 225 lbs.
My mini goal (for the first couple of weeks) - log my foods each day and focus on exercising at least 10 minutes each day.
My goal for November:
Reset my eating - start cooking more Mediterranean meals
Reset my exercising: treadmill or hiking the trails at least 3-4 times per week, legs squats each day, yoga and/or stretching each day
Lose 10 lbs.
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Hi all- a few more struggle comments. I do think the time of year doesn't help.
Well done on those losses - good to see peope getting into their next goal range.5 -
Repeat offender here. Have used MFP over and over for many years but never fail to sabotage myself when I start doing really well. Do thankful I have finally realized that I have always done that. It is easier to make myself quit than continue the fight to lose. I am starting with small goals to help with that this time.
I first came to MFP in 2010, here it is 10 years later and I am still fighting the same fight. I had started at 266 lbs in Jan of 2010 actually got up to over 288 about 5 years later of course that never was logged here. Then 3 or 4 years ago I had a gastric sleeve and got to wonderland for 1 day. I then was stuck at around 210 pounds until we retired in January 2019. Then I gained 8 lbs in just a few months! Forward to October 18, 2019 I had been out shopping for things we needed to go pick up an RV my husband and I bought the night before at 5 pm. I was gone for about 7 hours goofing off. When I came home I found my 65 year old husband dead on our bedroom floor. It was totally unexpected (obviously or we would not have bought the RV the night before!). My time since then has been spent gaining weight (20 lbs) it is what I do with my emotions, I stuff them and I stuff food to fill that void inside. My depression and anxiety have been through the roof. I just passed the 1 year mark and it hit me as hard or harder than when I found Mike dead on our floor. I spent over 3 weeks in bed crying. 8 days ago I told myself to get up and try to do something good for myself and I came back here. I am trying.
Age 64
Ht 5'11
Wt Nov 1 232 lbs
wt Nov 8 224.8
Goals:
1. Honestly log every day all that I eat or drink for accountability.
2. Remind myself daily to not let my weight loss take over my life, it is not as important as my mental health!. Obsessing for hours over meal planning will not help lose weight but it is part of self sabotage.
3. I do not need to log everything the minute it touches my lips, it is ok to wait and do it all at once. For self sabotage problem
4. Do not weigh myself more than once weekly this is for self sabotage problem.
5. November weight goal: 218-220 lbs. and Remembering all goals are not met. Just keep trying!
6. Set each months goal on the 1st of the Month.
7. Long term dream goal: 150-155 lbs
8. Exercise goal: Just move for now!
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Check-in:
11/11: 72.5 kg (159.5 lbs)
Start weight 16/03/20 104.9 kg (230.78 lbs)
Total loss: 32.4 kg (71.28 lbs)
Today is a small victory day, the scale finally moved down and I'm into the 150s!! It's my first day of month 9! I've lost a huge chunk of weight but gained back my health and confidence! Ladies this journey we are all on isn't easy, but looking back over the past 9 months I want to shout out that it's WORTH IT! So make the hard choice, stick to your plan, today, tomorrow, and the next day! Have a great week!
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Today was the first "normal" day back from a long weekend at my parents' house. The traveling took a toll on my focus but I didn't do too bad. I'm thrilled that today was a good day, without any cravings that I had to fight to resist. That is usually the drawback from unfocused snacking, a few days to a week of fighting the urges for more junk and really struggling to stay within my calories. This time wasn't an issue and that makes me very excited. I would go so far as to say a NSV, to be right back on track as normal.4
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10/1: 247 (starting weight)
11/1: 235.8
11/11: 236.4
I'm feeling quite frustrated as I've been stuck around 236 for at least the last two weeks. I've been continuing to stay under my calories, though there have been some days I've been concerned about my Fitbit giving me too much of a calorie adjustment. When that happens, I only eat some of my calories back in case it's way off. I'm not sure what to do to try get the scale moving again.2
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