Women 200lb+, Let's Never Surrender in November!!!
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Week 2 Check-In
Age: 39 Height: 5'6"
Highest: 272.2 (August 2019)
10/1: 239.4
11/1: 238.0
11/4: 234.5 (-1.3lbs from last check in)
11/11: 234.1 (-0.4lb / 38.1lbs total)
November Goal: 230lbs
(this has been a goal since the beginning of January but I have found this wonderful community that makes me feel confident I CAN do this now).
Goals / Plans:
- Track all food honestly and stay within my calories 6 days (allow a break one day a week)
- Exercise of some sort whenever I can (no sitting)
(I have about a million things going on right now and none of it is planned so it is just going to be a victory to
get ANY exercise in and don't want to stress myself because I didn't hit a certain number of days.)
- Manage stress with cleaning or exercise.
I am happy with a loss, especially after a weekend trip to the parents because that usually involves a 5lb gain. Thrilled that the weight is still coming off and I'm moving down to my monthly goal. Slow and steady, I can do this, WE can do this. Have faith in the process and stay the course.4 -
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.
You are NOT alone, I feel your pain and have lived through it. Hang in there and keep fighting.4 -
Oh my goodness, I am going to have to start reading here every day to keep up! Hugs to all that are struggling. (I think most of us struggle most of the time else we'd not be where we are today.) Also I need to find a picture to put up!
Yesterday I had to take my car in due to a recall notice. I would have changed the appt. if it had not taken four months to get in in the first place, because we were having probably the worst snow day so far this year. I am an anxious winter driver. Didn't used to be so bad but a couple of trips into the ditch didn't help! Anyway, my friend picked me up so we could go for breakfast while the car was being looked at. I had preplanned what I was going to eat, and the only surprise was that there was more bacon on the plate than I thought we were going to get! Yes, I ate it! I would have been fine too by the end of the day if I hadn't had one calorific snack later.
But I am not overly upset about it. I have taken to more looking at the rolling 7 day nutrition averages. I am glad they finally have that because I used to try to do it manually! Anyway, for the past three weeks, including yesterday's 700 calories over (goal is 1580), I am still at about 1800 daily average for the week, so I am pleased with that. I think December's goal will be to get it to under 1750. Today my scale said I was down a couple more pounds but check in day is tomorrow so I will wait and see what that says!3 -
I got my stationary bike! It's a lovely comfortable recumbent, and I've done thirty minutes on it today already. That's probably enough for me, right out of the gate, due to my fibromyalgia. Some of my goals are now going to be time-related on there; go for fifteen minutes, then twenty, etc. That should give my weight loss progress the little jolt it needs to stop bouncing around 246 and go on down.3
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@mamabearangie nice progress and good job getting back on the horse.
@changeforeverlj I only check in when I lose but I read posts and post between so I am glad you posted even if you aren’t ready to check in. Congratulations on completing C25K. I was proud of the turnout for this election especially considering the pandemic. Wow! Congrats getting into the 150’s.
Welcome to any new members!
@iloveeggnog Thanks for the good advice. I took it without knowing it. I spent the weekend getting more sleep, getting some exercise (Sunday) and sun, and most importantly getting more organized with food planning. However today is Veteran’s day and I have it off. I plan to work some. Right now I am not getting many tasks to do. I am mostly training. Luckily the ones I have been given I have been able to figure out how to do despite being unfamiliar with the software. Great progress!
@torih941 I think you were wise to simplify things by taking one issue off the table and concentrating on food. I agree slowly add in exercise with doable steps so you can get a sense of accomplishment at each step you take.
@AlexandraFindsHerself I hope you enjoy your new bike. Great start on the bike. Glad it is comfortable.
@mccarol1956 You have been through a lot. You needed to start to heal from such a great loss. You also had to figure out your life since so much has changed. Weight loss was not the 1st thing on your plate. You may had a setback weight wise but you stopped the gain and are turning it around. I am so glad you are making this step. You are making good progress this month. You need to take care of yourself. Make sure you get enough sleep and water. I find checking in on this thread is important to me. When I say checking in I do not mean a formal weight/goal check in I just mean coming on here and getting support. You can decide when to do more formal weight/goal check ins that work for you. Take achievable steps.
@KMC55 Glad to hear you had a good day and are back to it with a good start.Nice check in!
@JAC561 often it isn’t calories that slows me up but the type of food I am eating or water intake or sleep.
@MaxCat1000 Yes it is really your weekly average that is important. I have a few higher days I need to average out myself this week.
Today I have off since it is Veteran’s day. I slept in. We had a yummy healthy breakfast together since my husband is off too. I also plan to get some exercise today. I do plan to work some. I want to get a jump on things. My daughter was going to make dinner last night but chickened out part way through so she says she will make it today. So I may not have to make dinner. We will see. I can’t work until the plumber/electrician is done working on our radiator. Our plumber came last week to replace a leaky valve and afterwards the heat stopped but fortunately we have hot water. Of course we have been having a cold spell. Anyway the other thing I am doing today since it is a holiday is getting caught up on this thread. I am glad @MaxCat100 mention the weekly average since I went back and checked mine for the last 2 weeks and they are as low as usual. But as I mentioned last week we had too many nights of take out so my weight was up. This week we have our meals planned and groceries bought so it should be a better week. I am starting down but no progress yet. I hope to get a bit more exercise as well this week. So I can identify with those struggling but have been seeing it more as transitioning to working full time. I expected this. I agree with @JoDavo66 that the time of year doesn’t help.5 -
I feel pretty good tonight; I prelogged for tomorrow already, and know that I'll walk off the overage it shows going to the store. I'm also going to do the rough list tonight so tomorrow I'll be able to do the final list and go to the store earlier. It's better if I go earlier because then I get home in time for lunch, instead of coming home later and ravenous.4
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Weigh in Wednesday
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)
10/31: 190.0
11/4: 190.6
11/11: 187.2
11/18:
11/25:
11/30:
Nov. GW: 184.8
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Weekly exercise goals:
- bike ride or exercise bike 5 times per week - 5/5
- strength training 2 times per week - 2/2
- chair yoga 4 times per week - 4/4
- steps onto aerobic step platform twice a day at least 3 times per week - 3/3
- bonus: 3 hikes
Well, this week makes up for the slight increase last week. I sure wish weight loss was linear and reflected the deficit in the week you had it!
It looks like the beautiful weather we had is coming to an end. I was lucky to be able to enjoy it and get out for a few bike rides and hikes.
I have a couple trips to my parents this week. My mom is having some tests to see if her cancer has come back or if there is something else going on. She hasn't felt well for months.
Hope you all are well.6 -
@muttimn great loss and exercise this week. Sorry to hear about yr mom xoxo2
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@alexanderfindsherself1971 Wow u blow me away with yr organizational skills, u rock!3
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@KeriA hope yr radiator is sorted and u got to exercise today! I'm chilling and watching Masterchef Australia, I shouldn't be watching its making me hungry and I can't eat anymore kjs today! Aussies are brilliant at cooking and really have a passion for good food!2
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@Kmc55 Great loss so far! Keep going and end 2020 strong!4
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@AlexandraFindsHerself1971, yay to the bike! I've considered trying a cycling class, any tips or advice for someone who has literally never done a class? Do you find it to be a good workout?
@AngelaHButterfly, welcome! Wow, Egypt, I bet that is going to be beautiful when the time comes. Great goals, I also am restarting.
@mccarol1956, so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Kudos to you for doing what you need to do to take care of yourself, grief is so hard. I also only weigh myself once a week for my mental health, otherwise I start to become obsessive.
@changeforeverlj, congratulations on the loss! What an amazing feeling.
@KMC55, I also have that issue when I get too snacky, reeling myself in means dealing with uncomfortable cravings for about a week until I have better control. Nice loss even after visiting the parents!
@JAC581, being stuck is hard, just keep sticking with the process. Possibly double checking portion sizes to make sure you're accurately logging? Or if this is the first month of tracking calories, our body's sometimes take a couple weeks to reflect what we're doing.
@MaxCat1000, it does help to look at the big picture with our calories sometimes, one bad day won't break us.
@KeriA, yes. November is a simple month for me. Get my food under control and then start to incorporate weight loss in again instead of diving head first.
@MuttiNM, nice loss! Sending my thoughts to your family right now.
Fingers crossed, I am trying to get a workout in tonight, whether it is yoga, cardio, a walk, anything! I just want to be able to say that I did something tonight. Hope everyone else is having a good rest of their week so far.4 -
@torih941: I've never done a cycling class! So I wouldn't know. I have fibromyalgia and exercise intolerance, and the lure of a stationary bike is that I can stop when I first have the symptoms of the intolerance and be right where I was. Not so with taking a walk! At the moment I'm doing five and ten minutes at a time and trying to make sure I get thirty minutes total a day.5
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My week was thrown off a little because I had to conduct training Monday and Tuesday making it very long days with commuting and teaching, and appt times for gym got booked. I couldn't get to the gym Tuesday, caught a last minute canx on Wednesday (so at least not two consecutive days), and nothing Thursday (today). It's so dark out right now - I don't even want to go walking either - grr. I do have an appointment tomorrow am - means I have to really stick to the calories closely. I managed to drop since the end of October.
Anyone else stressing about Thanksgiving week?6 -
Age: 61
Height: 5'2"
Highest: 350 (approx. 2013)
SW: 274 (Sept. 30/20)
GW: 180 (Mar. 31/22)
This month:
Oct. 29: 265.8, Daily Avg. Calories: 1860
Nov. 05: 263.0, : DAC:1737
Nov. 12: 259.0, DAC: 1929
Nov. 19:
Nov. 26:
November goals: Weight: 260. Other: To get daily calorie total consistent to 1800 or less
Well! I have met my November weight goal! I made it a modest 6 lb. goal because I really thought I was going to be lucky to make that. Not sure what I am doing right there because my calories are way over what my MFP daily goal is supposed to be (1580) and even over what my November goal is (<1800), and I am truly NOT active at all. So this week I shall work on getting my Daily Average Calories down. I had done well for the week until Tuesday. Even right now I want to go have some cheese...
I am a quilter, so I am trying to occupy myself with my sewing to stay out of the kitchen. Sometimes it helps!
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Hi to all of you great ladies. I've been away for a bit, but back again for help and support. I love to read all your suggestions. And I understand your struggles. Right now, I am WAY overweight, need to lose probably 100 lbs or so. I haven't set any goals, because dealing with marriage issues, which causes so much stress. Plus my one knee is bone on bone, so need to modify any walking, etc. Our house us a mess, because I'm usually the one that has to clean, and that gets tiring. I do have some great friends, and belong to a few clubs that I really enjoy. So that's a good thing. But I get swept along with lack of motivation and haven't set any specific goals. You are all so great! If there was one thing you'd focus on, what would it be? Thanks for listening. I intend to keep reading and posting. I read this the other day- "When you feel like quitting, remember why you started ". Hugs to you all. ❤❤7
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finngirl61 wrote: »Hi to all of you great ladies. I've been away for a bit, but back again for help and support. I love to read all your suggestions. And I understand your struggles. Right now, I am WAY overweight, need to lose probably 100 lbs or so. I haven't set any goals, because dealing with marriage issues, which causes so much stress. Plus my one knee is bone on bone, so need to modify any walking, etc. Our house us a mess, because I'm usually the one that has to clean, and that gets tiring. I do have some great friends, and belong to a few clubs that I really enjoy. So that's a good thing. But I get swept along with lack of motivation and haven't set any specific goals. You are all so great! If there was one thing you'd focus on, what would it be? Thanks for listening. I intend to keep reading and posting. I read this the other day- "When you feel like quitting, remember why you started ". Hugs to you all. ❤❤
I started out in January at 296 and dealing with arthritis in my feet and exercise intolerance. I've lost 50 pounds this year entirely through calorie restriction alone. So you don't HAVE to exercise. If you're like me, you have a pretty good idea of exactly how much time you can handle doing weightbearing, and what you'll find is that you have the point at which it starts to hurt getting pushed back a little bit more every week. When I lost 20 pounds I had my standing budget about double. When I lost 45 pounds I got a massive energy boost.
In your shoes I would start working on your calories and just go from there. I recently got an exercise bike, but I don't ride for miles. I ride for minutes. Five minutes and off. Ten minutes and sit down for thirty. But inch by inch I'll get to where I can go longer. I think eventually you'll be able to do something that is traditional exercise (Water would be good for you and your knee) but for now, don't sweat it. Just be good to yourself and lose the weight, and everything else will start falling into place.
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Really random thoughts going through my head right now. My husband is out of town for a long weekend to see his mom and one of the first things that ran through my head was "what can I eat while he is gone?" That is something that I need to curb quick, this isn't a vacation from someone I need to prove myself to, it is just time to be by myself and to prove to MYSELF that I want this and want to continue to eat healthy. I do know that I'm going to treat myself to pizza because I have a gift certificate but it will be so much better than I have ever done in the past. I do know that I will be very active this weekend because I have leaves to rake and a yard to mow and dogs to walk. Keep it all balanced and be logical. There isn't any reason to lose rational because I am alone.9
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Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 254
End of December: 246.7
End of January: 244.7
End of Feb.: 242.2
End of March: 240
End of April: 240.4
End of May: 235.6
End of June: 236.2
End of July: 236.4
August/Sept: Break
End of Sept: 236.9
End of Oct: 232.5
Nov 6th: 234.4
Nov 13th: 233.6 (-0.8)
I haven't made much progress this month due to a stressful couple of weeks and now that time of the month. I am still bloated so should see more of a loss in the coming days. Got my new vehicle so that's a relief! No plans for the holidays other than working for holiday pay but that's the safest plan right now since my area is still going up in numbers and at this rate they say the hospital beds could be full by mid-December... hopefully things will turn around though and that won't happen!
Hope you all stay safe and healthy in the coming weeks!
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@AlexandraFindsHerself1971 ' -
Thank you so much for your reply. It means a lot to me. I recognize your name and you've made great progress! It's re-syarting again and then staying motivated. But good to focus on copies right now. You're right! 😊❤3
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