Women 200lb+, Let's Never Surrender in November!!!
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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: 186.4
11/25:
11/30:
Nov. GW: 184.8
GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
Weekly exercise goals:
- bike ride or exercise bike 5 times per week - 3/5 (and rode for a shorter time than usual)
- strength training 2 times per week - 1/2
- chair yoga 4 times per week - 2/4
- steps onto aerobic step platform twice a day at least 3 times per week - 1/3
- bonus: 2.5 hikes
This week was not the best as far as my exercise goals. I didn't hit any of them for the first time in a long time but at least I didn't totally abandon exercise. And I did get in 2 hikes plus a 3rd short one. The scale was down about what I projected--a rare week where the actual loss matched the projected loss.
My mom needs a biopsy. They suspect she has 2 or 3 spots of cancer on her left lung. The doctor doesn't think it's a spread of her previous cancer because of the way the spots looked but might be a different kind of cancer. It's not 100% the spots are cancer but the way they looked on the scan is consistent with lung cancer. The biopsy needs to be scheduled still but her follow-up with the doctor is already scheduled for Dec. 15 so it will be a few weeks until we know for sure what the spots are.
I'll try to get back to my usual work-outs this week but I'm not feeling too motivated right now. But I'm counting any movement as better than none and have a hike planned for this afternoon and at least my eating stayed consistent. I'm thankful for that.
Hope you all are doing well.7 -
@MuttiNM - I'm so sorry you and your mom are dealing with that. I hope it's resolved quickly. You're right, something is better than nothing, so good job for getting in the work you did!
I'm on Day 3 of daily morning workouts. It's working out (hah) pretty well so far; I like the sense of accomplishment I get basically first thing in the morning. It's mostly my quads that are upset with this decision, since for the past few years I've spent about 14 hours a day sitting on my butt and most of the rest of them asleep, but they're getting better. I alternated between an ice pack and a heating pad last night, 20 minutes on/10 minutes off for a couple of hours last night, and that seemed to help soothe the DOMS some, so I'll probably do more of that tonight. I haven't formalized a plan for the weekend mornings - I want to do *something*, just to reinforce the habit of get up > feed cats > move body. I'll probably just find a basic full-body stretch circuit and do that. I'll allow myself to go back to bed after that if I want to, but maybe I won't want to.3 -
Went to gym this afternoon and my appointment had not properly booked, so was not allowed access as all reservations were full. Scale not loving me tonight. Disappointed, was hoping to drop more before thanksgiving at in laws (less control on products). Can’t wait until it’s dec 1, and thanksgiving is behind me.4
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@goal06082021
You could have written my story, minus the lowest adult weight portion since I haven't been able to get out of the 200's in my adult life. We can do this with each other's support. Good for you to get up and get moving in the morning. I'm working on the same thing as well. I work 2nd shift so usually get up and sit around to drink coffee and wake up, eventually get a workout in if I don't lose track of time then rush through the day to get to work. I went on a walk earlier than usual today and it was GREAT to have extra time for stretching and knowing it was done and I wasn't rushed. Tomorrow is the same plan with added errands after the workout so time to be determined.
@iloveeggnog
Thanks for the nod, just so very thankful for the support you all give me. I am just trying to pay it forward. Lol, I ordered a pair of jeans in the next size down too but still struggling to get there. Not to mention the TUB of clothes for the next size down I kept from previous losses.
@JAC581
Sorry to hear Thanksgiving was canceled but glad it makes your journey easier. My plans have been adjusted but unfortunately that is the world we live in. Just another chance to work on our emotional control to not let things throw us off course.
Today was a good day, went for a great walk with my hubby and 3 pups, it has been a while since we have all been able to go together. Then had a great day of not really being too hungry or having cravings. I even had a treat because it is a thing I do on weigh in days and stayed in my calorie budget and didn't have any added cravings after I had it. Now time for bed to make tomorrow just as good as today.6 -
Hi, I’m Jess. Back in May I was on this app and actually lost around 10lbs which wasn’t close to my goal but a great start. Flash forward to now and I’ve gained it all back + more and it’s time to make a change because I know I need it for me.
So a little about myself, I’m 16 years old, 5’7 and have hypoactive thyroid which started me on the weight gaining path and even after being on meds for around 5 years they aren’t the proper dosage yet and we keep playing around with that. On top of that I’ve had two knee surgeries in the past year. I got one July 31, 2019 and one September 2nd 2019 after tearing both my meniscus and ACL. I’m still in physical therapy but only there two times a week now and hope to get released within the next few months.
I’m going to re-start my weight loss journey because this app proved that it does work and I need to do this for myself so I can be a healthy adult because I’m too young to be struggling already.
My current and highest weight is 214.6 lbs and my first goal is to just get into the 100’s aka 199lbs because that would be huge for me.
To reach that weight I’ll be holding my self accountable for these goals everyday (at least for the rest of this month to see how it goes and adjust from there):
• log and track my calories
• run a mile on the treadmill everyday
• no eating after 12am (i’m a night owl)
• drink only water or seltzer
• go to bed earlier/get more sleep (i have a terrible sleep schedule and i know how badly that can affect the body)
Going into this I will allow myself 3 cheat days, thanksgiving, hanukkah, and christmas.
In addition, I hope to start the 75 hard challenge soon which will go great with my goals above.
Sorry this is so long but it’s the only way for me to write out everything I am now holding myself accountable for. Thank you for reading this if you really did!
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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: 1939
Nov. 19: 257.0 DAC: 1682 - woohoo!
Nov. 26:
November goals: Weight: 260. Other: To get daily calorie total consistent to 1800 or less
Well, today isn't over yet so not sure how accurate the Daily Average Calories will be, but it won't be much over 1700 in the end, I am sure, so that's a good win for the week.
I sure do much better when I am at home all week. I have to go out tomorrow and will be out over lunch, and I really want to not take something with me. I am going to have to check out what is available around where I am going, and see what I can pre-plan.
I did try on the other pair of capris, and they are still a bit too small. That drives me crazy, when you buy two of the same thing in the same size, and they don't fit the same!4 -
Newbie here.
Highest weight: 255 lbs.
Current weight: 233 lbs.
November Goal weight: 230 lbs.
1. 6,000 steps a day plan on MFP
2. daily calories within 10% of 2,000 (1,800-2,200)
I'm struggling this week because of some anxiety around trees that fell on the house this past weekend. I'm hoping to just maintain my steps and calories for the remainder of the month with all the worry I'm doing over the house, other trees, and the pandemic.
Thanks for posting this thread. It helps me a lot to know there are others on this path. It also gives me a major boost when I know there are others aware of my goals.8 -
What a month it's been.
I've been reading through this group every few days, though I haven't had the gumption to post since the beginning of the month. Y'all are incredibly inspiring to me, and it's nice to have this small sense of community in these tumultuous times.
I'm definitely struggling a little, emotionally. I love the holidays, primarily because I love my family and I absolutely treasure time spent with them. But we won't be gathering for Thanksgiving, and I'm not sure Christmas is going to happen either, and though I try to keep positive it's making me pretty sad.
I also lost my granddad to covid last week, and I miss him so much already.
I'm actually looking forward to going back to work tonight, as it'll give me something else to focus on and structure my days around. I haven't been in two weeks because of my granddad being sick, and then having to quarantine since I spent so much time with him.
But here are some things I'm focusing on for the rest of the month.
Run 3x a week, with one run being at least 4 miles.
Walk the dog a min of 20 minutes every day.
Bike ride once a week.
Keep caloric intake ~1800 per day. Ok to eat some exercise calories back, especially on long run days.
Find a good yoga/stretching routine, focused particularly on the back muscles, and do it 3x a week.
Start a plank challenge!
No more takeout for the rest of November. (coffee doesn't count )
I've been doing pretty well with running, and it's fun to have the exercise to focus on, and trying to improve my distance, split times, etc. I think I might need new running shoes here pretty soon, actually. The ones I have are getting a little tired.
I am having some back pain, which I think there are a few factors there- I need a better sports/running bra with better support. Plus I think finding a stretching routine will be really beneficial, as well as working on my core strength.
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Also?
I'm not going to weigh myself until December.
I might be up, I might be down. But for now I'm just going to focus on re-forming my healthy habits, and not worry so much about numbers on the scale.7 -
@MuttiNM I'm so sorry you're going through that with your mom, how stressful! I'll sure be keeping her in my thoughts. Good for you for keeping moving, through all of that.
@goal06082021 welcome to the group! a late start is better than no start. and your story sounds a heck of a lot like mine. I got as low as 170 something a few years ago, and then... just stopped caring again. Stopped exercising, stopped tracking, etc etc etc. We're almost the same age, too. I'll be 29 next month. And I relate so hard to being nice to yourself. It's harder than you'd think, sometimes.
@KMC55 I like your "random thought" about cravings, etc. One thing I read some time ago which has really stuck with me is that eating sugar, junk food, and the like can truly be an addiction like drinking, cigarettes, or whatever. But unlike other addictions, you can't quit eating cold turkey. There's no finish line that is "never eat anything ever again." Because we have to eat to live, it can be really difficult to find and maintain that ultimate goal. I don't have any super insightful pearls of wisdom or anything, but I do feel your pain, and I totally get where you're coming from.3 -
@MuttiNM I'm really sorry about what you and your family are going through, and the stress of waiting for results, and then going forward.. I'm glad you had a hike planned!
@chupacabragumbo I'm so sorry your grandfather passed away, that's so sad! Hope your family are all leaning on each other for support. Good luck with your goals x
Hi to the Newbies and the ladies returning, keep showing up and logging, don't give up!! I'm on day 250 and feel like it's a part of my new life now!!
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I'm three pounds up and my hands are swollen and I couldn't zip my jeans. (sigh) Just what I wanted for Thanksgiving. Yay. But at least I know what's going on here.
We have decided to get a kitten in December at the local Humane Society adoption fair. Nyx needs a buddy to play chase games and wrestle with and pounce, and Hana Does Not Play Like That. It's an affront to her dignity. So we will get Nyx a little brother or sister to occupy her.3 -
@MuttiNM Thinking about you and your Mom today. There really isn't anything more stressful. I know we are all just strangers here...but I hope you feel surrounded by our prayers and good wishes all the same.
@chupacabragumbo That goes for you too...losing a loved one in this covid pandemic is hard. Our rituals can't be carried out the same. Our communities can't surround us with love. We are often separated from our loved ones. So sending some love your way as well.5 -
It's weigh-in day!
Weigh Ins (lbs):
11/13 (Initial): 252.8
11/20: 250.4 I know it's mostly water, but hey, I'll take it.
11/27:
12/4:
12/11:
12/18:
12/25:
I'm pretty sure the vast majority of that ~2.4lb loss since last Friday is water - my goals are set to -1/2 lb per week, and per my diary I've gone over/eaten back my exercise calories every day, sometimes by a lot. Like Monday, I ate twice as much of the chicken pot pie I made for dinner than I was planning to, but, in my defense, I spent three full hours making it. It's possible my TDEE is different from what the app assumes; we'll see what happens over the next few weeks. Maybe I'm more muscular than I thought under all this squish, IDK.
I've also decided I don't want to eat what I brought for lunch today. I made a big batch of ratatouille for the week, and honestly...it's not my best work. Not sure what went wrong, I've made ratatouille before and it was delicious. I'll probably throw out the ~2 extra servings in the fridge when I get home tonight. I also wanted a little bread to go with my ratatouille, and somehow managed to pick the crappiest baguette in the store, which sure hasn't gotten better over the course of a week. So, I'm tossing those. Work has a little a la carte lunch counter in the building; I'll probably buy a wrap and salad or something along those lines. It'll definitely be more than the ~300ish cal worth of stewed vegetables and crappy bread I brought, but it'll at least be higher in protein and taste better. I also definitely need more protein in my lunches going forward, so I don't keep having to buy snacks at work in the afternoon.
Morning workouts are going well, though! I had some serious DOMS on Monday, Tuesday and a little bit Wednesday, but today my legs feel fine. I think it was a combo of not having done any appreciable exercise in 6+ months, dehydration, empty stomach. I've been very well-hydrated this week and have found that a spoonful of peanut butter is enough to ward off post-workout shakiness in the mornings.5 -
@KMC55 with you on that. Always craved at TOM- now I'm post-menopausal I crave constantly.
@MuttiNM hugs. Sorry to hear about your Mum. My husband got a diagnosis that's knocked both of us off. He says he's OK but he's cleaning at 9pm on a Friday- that's not normal. Not life threatening but life altering. I'm trying not to have selfish thoughts on how it's going to be as he declines. Trying not to go there.
@chupacabragumbo welcome. Sorry about your Grandad. I agree there's a lot of people in this group with a lot of things going on. This is when I sink. There's a lot of motivation to help each other pick up motivation & not let bad news/tough times set back the fitness journeys.
Well I think my scales will go the wrong way on Sunday. I got some "me time" yesterday, went through MFP & Fitbit app- putting details in My Fitness Planner- not good. Just a little over here & there- but all adding up. Then news today- got hubbie & me starbucks on way home- just needed chocolate- fail, fail, fail!! Need to pick up and get this sorted. Desperate for a work out & endorphin high! Another week & half of "lockdown that isn't " & hopefully they'll open again. Looking of somewhere different to go as family tomorrow so we can have a good walk & blow away the stress.3 -
@holdthefries i totally agree with this and it’s reallya mental boost if you feel good about what you’re wearing and dressed for the day!2
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angelexperiment wrote: »@holdthefries i totally agree with this and it’s reallya mental boost if you feel good about what you’re wearing and dressed for the day!
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Weight day 😊
HW also SW 255
11/7. 255lb
11/14. 251.6lb
11/21. 248.2lb
Next week goal 246lb, I am really hoping I can do better. I usually get encouraged when I see the number goes down, yes most of it might be water loss but still; as long as my mood is happy then I exercise and I eat health.
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I am retaining a lot of water, but I think it's both sore muscles and TOM. I'm just going to keep doing things right and know that eventually the water will be lost.3
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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)
Nov 20th: 232.9 (-0.7)
I did my weekly weigh in yesterday morning but haven't had much time to post until now. Working two jobs and 7 days a week is tiring but I appreciate the extra funds right now and the extra exercise that comes with it!
It looks like I'll just be maintaining my weight this month which is fine. I would definitely like to be solidly in the 220's though by the end of this year. It will be the first time in at least 5 years that I've been in that range so it will be a big accomplishment for me.
Hope you all stay healthy and safe!5
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