Women 200lb+, Let's Be Diligent This December!!!

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  • liamerie2013
    liamerie2013 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi.. new here.. ready to start a new way of life.. A healthy life.. any motivation is appreciated. Please feel free to add me
  • uyister
    uyister Posts: 154 Member
    December 2020 stats
    38 years old
    Height: 5' 7"
    SW (6/9/2020): 330.0 lbs
    Month SW (11/28/20): 252.4lbs
    Goal weight: 180 lbs
    11/28: 252.4 lbs
    12/5: 252.0 lbs
    12/12: 252.0 lbs (Weight stayed steady even though I just ate whatever for the week and did not exercise)
    12/19: 252.0 lbs (Weight remained steady) - Started doing some weight training as well.
    12/26: 256.0 lbs (Weight training + Period) 🙄😥😫
    12/31: lbs - Last weigh-in of the year
    1/2/2021: lbs - Saturday weigh-in to complete the week

    Weekly and Monthly Goals:
    * Keep logging in MFP
    * Continue the T-25 workouts
    * Do either a quick yoga, stretch, or walk (Reps to the Rhythm) workout in the evenings in addition to my morning workouts
    * Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night

    By the end of year Goals:
    * Enjoy the rest of the year!!
  • uyister
    uyister Posts: 154 Member
    @goal06082021 At school, I usually carry a lunch bag and put one or 2 ice packs (large ones) in it. They usually keep my food cold all day. I found the lunch bags at Sam's Club and they were better insulated than those I found at Walmart. Also, my ice packs were thick (they used to be used for shipping stuff to labs).

    @liamerie2013 Welcome!!

    @LenGray Awesome job!!

    @goal06082021 That's great!! It has become a habit!!

    @KeriA For the streak, if it is logging in MFP, I think as far as you put in at least 1 meal for those days, it won't be lost. Also, someone had mentioned a while back about contacting the help desk to reset it or something.

    @MuttiNM Sorry that you have been ill. I hope the test comes out negative and you start to feel better soon.

    @SunnyBunBun79 Welcome!! I sent you a friend request. Sometimes virtual friends become real friends in real life. I know you will find support with this group. The ladies in the group are very supportive and helpful. Do not feel pressured to post anything you are not comfortable with posting!!

    @KMC55 I completely feel you. I held steady for 3 weeks, then started my period, and BAM - 4 lbs gained in 2 days!! 🙄🙄 For the rest of the year, I am just going to enjoy the time with family and friends while tracking and exercising and getting ready to go back to school in Jan.

    @BreadPope I so want to visit Ireland!! I have read so many books about Ireland that I just want to go and see it for myself!! I even tried to start learning Gaelic!! I sent you a friend request if you are interested in connecting. I love the discussion you had with your body as it is similar to one I had with mine (when I discovered I was starting to get arthritic changes in my knee).

    @ibrake4bunnies Welcome back. OMG!! I did a 10 minute kettlebell work out with my sister in law for the first time on Tuesday and was sore thru Friday!! I am excited to do it again!!

    @AlexandraFindsHerself1971 I hope you had a great birthday!!
  • goal06082021
    goal06082021 Posts: 2,130 Member
    I forgot to post yesterday for weigh-in Friday, but you know, it was Christmas, so whatever. :)

    Weigh Ins (lbs):
    11/13 (Initial): 252.8
    11/20: 250.4
    11/27: 250.6
    12/4: 250.6
    12/11: 248.0
    12/18: 245.2
    12/25: 248.0

    Not sure if my scale was haunted last week or what was going on, but I was a little less concerned about staying under-budget this week so I'm not totally surprised by the number I saw yesterday morning. I've adjusted my approach for 2021 to a monthly setup and have put together my January workout tracker in my new bullet journal (thanks, hubs!). I ran out to Office Depot today and bought some gold-star stickers to track my progress, lol. Yes, like the ones from grade school.

    @uyister Yeah, I'm expecting that he'll need a lunch container of some kind; I don't think he'll have time to come all the way home for lunch. Neither of us know if there's anywhere on campus that has a microwave that students can use, though, so that's going to inform what I'm able to make for him to take along. I'd be surprised if there isn't one somewhere. He's in a medical training program, so he'll also be in clinic a few times a week; presumably the clinical sites will have a fridge and microwave available that the interns are allowed to use, since they're there for a full 8-hour workday, but we don't know yet. I have fridge and microwave access at my workplace, but I would prefer to just make a double batch of whatever I'm prepping for my own lunch rather than prep two separate lunches.
  • pamiede
    pamiede Posts: 123 Member
    Merry Christmas 🎄

    Unfortunately I still can’t weigh myself. My sister, my major care taker, has commented several times that I look like I’m stil loosing weight.

    Height: 5’4”
    SW: 4/2019 307
    CW: 175

    Goals:

    🎄 Maintain water intake
    🎄 increase workouts to build muscle and corre
    🎄 Walk by spring
    🎄 Continúe Rehab

    Have a great weekend❣️🎄
  • AlexandraFindsHerself1971
    AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Posts: 3,106 Member
    celticria46 wrote: »
    New, here.. Need to lose 200 lb. Frustrated depressed in pain and, really need to do, it this, time. Can't live like this any. Ore. Can hardly walk without being in pain. Everything hurts.
    Hard to walk up stairs. Knees, hurt. Arthritis in midfoot.. Anyone else with alot of weight to lose having mobility issues a d pain, sleep apnea etc..

    I have about eighty pounds left to lose; I lost fifty last year, mostly through diet. I have arthritis in my midfoot (lisfranc injury in my twenties) and yep, general aches and pains. But they are SO much better now, and I know it will keep getting better. I still can't stand for tons of time, but doing the grocery shopping doesn't put me out for the rest of the day any more. Feel free to add me. I'm on a break until the first of the year, but then I'll put it back to 1500 calories and keep losing.
  • IsETHome
    IsETHome Posts: 386 Member
    @celticria46 welcome to the group. I like to think of every day as a day I can make a positive choice. Log and measure your foods if possible. I’d recommend picking a couple of “must do choices”, like no sugar drinks, or no chips. Make a list of weaknesses and commit to a couple of positive choices. Chips are a weakness for me, so is licorice. Also pick an exercise, it sounds like good support shoes, and walking would be a good start. I do water walking and jogging. If you have access to a pool that’s a good start. All of our journeys are different, require self reflection, if you have access to a nutrition advisor, recommend that also. See you on the board. We typically post our goals at the start of the month then try to stay accountable.
  • SunnyBunBun79
    SunnyBunBun79 Posts: 2,228 Member
    Reading up on everyone's posts , I feel so encouraged! Y'all are so motivating!! Keep it up! Hoping to be as consistent as y'all are <3<3 Add me if you have space for one more friend =)
  • VickyEltonGreen
    VickyEltonGreen Posts: 116 Member
    Hi Everyone, had a good Christmas and think I might have managed to loss about one pound this week. Still logged everything down but am glad that I am back into a routine again. Off work until Monday so am enjoying pottering around the house and doing some sorting. Realize I have a really hard time letting go of things. I know that there are some deep seated reasons and am looking forward to losing the emotional baggage this year as well that has contributed to my unhealthy relationship with food.

    My goal for the month of January is is loss 5 pounds and also maybe start journaling this journey as well. Have really appreciated your honesty in your posts. Every time I read them I feel like I have others who get it too.
  • orangequilt
    orangequilt Posts: 4,750 Member
    Highest weight 105.5kg (aug 2018)
    Lowest weight 94.7kg (Mar 2020)

    Goal for end of December 94.9kg
    Actual weight end of December 99.2kg

    Aims
    💛 To keep average cals for the week under 2000
    💛 To keep snacks under 25% of cals
    💛 To plan meals in advance for the week
    💛 16:8 - intermittent fasting
    💛 Mediterranean eating
    💛 Using non food ways to manage my emotions.

    Lets just say I wasn't diligent this December!!! But tomorrow is another day, without any mistakes in it yet.
  • AlexandraFindsHerself1971
    AlexandraFindsHerself1971 Posts: 3,106 Member
    edited December 2020
    This is a hard day for me. I'm in a lot of pain due to the weather and I am retaining water, and I have turned my calories back down to start losing weight again.

    It's Wednesday so it's time to compile the shopping list from the menu, check it against the pantry and freezer and make a final list for Thursday's shopping.

    Do people want me to continue posting menus? I do it because I want other people to know you can still have really good food and be a gourmand even when counting calories. And of course I will share recipes for anything. If it causes people problems, though, I won't. I wouldn't want to make anyone upset.
  • finngirl61
    finngirl61 Posts: 122 Member
    Hello again, especially to some familiar friends. I quit posting and tracking for awhile. Covid stress, marriage stress, knee pain, lost one of our kitties- but I can't keep using these excuses can I? I don't want to give up though and reading all your posts is encouraging, so thank you!!
    Here are my stats:
    * Age- 69
    * Previous weight- 295 (Yikes)
    * Current weight 263
    * 1st goal weight- 260
    * April 2021 goal weight- (birthday month) - 245?
    I will at least:
    * Log my food
    * Plan my meals
    * Plan at least 'some form of exercise
    * Keep logging into this group!!
    Anyway, you all are wonderful and courageous! Since I love quotes, a favorite is, "when you feel like quitting, remember why you started".
  • MuttiNM
    MuttiNM Posts: 240 Member
    @archiv88 Congratulations on your 1 month anniversary. That is a big accomplishment and great for your health! Way to go!
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    @KeriA Love the idea of bringing bands to your office! I hope the new job is not too stressful - sounds like you're figuring out how to work with the new schedule and all that it brings. Happy New Year!
  • uyister
    uyister Posts: 154 Member
    Final December 2020 stats
    38 years old
    Height: 5' 7"
    SW (6/9/2020): 330.0 lbs
    Month SW (11/28/20): 252.4lbs
    Goal weight: 180 lbs
    11/28: 252.4 lbs
    12/5: 252.0 lbs
    12/12: 252.0 lbs (Weight stayed steady even though I just ate whatever for the week and did not exercise)
    12/19: 252.0 lbs (Weight remained steady) - Started doing some weight training as well.
    12/26: 256.0 lbs (Weight training + Period) 🙄😥😫
    12/31: 253.8lbs - Last weigh-in of the year (Down a couple again!!) - Yay!!
    1/2/2021: lbs - Saturday weigh-in to complete the week

    Weekly and Monthly Goals:
    * Keep logging in MFP - ✔✔✔
    * Continue the T-25 workouts - ✔✔
    * Do either a quick yoga, stretch, or walk (Reps to the Rhythm) workout in the evenings in addition to my morning workouts - ✔✔✔
    * Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night - ✔

    By the end of year Goals:
    * Enjoy the rest of the year!! - Totally did!! - ✔✔✔

    2020 New Year 2 Mile Walking Workout | Walk Your Way To A Fitter, Fabulous YOU! - 1st workout of the last day of 2020 (burned 345 calories). 😀
    1 MILE HAPPY WALK at HOME - BURN FAT • 2000 Steps • Walking Workout #10 • Keoni Tamayo - 2nd workout of the last day of 2020 (burned 241 calories)!!
    Moving so fast, my tracker always thinks I am either running or swimming!! 🤣😂🤣😂
    Finishing 2020 strong!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Just achieved Day 16 of meeting my steps goal!!🎉🎊

    Happy New Year Everyone!!
  • RavenStCloud
    RavenStCloud Posts: 368 Member
    💜Hello, ladies!💜

    ⭐Happy New Year!!!⭐

    The new group for January had been posted in the Motivation and Support forum:

    Women 200lb+, Let's Make It Count This January!!!

    💜See you there!💜
  • MuttiNM
    MuttiNM Posts: 240 Member
    Good-bye 2020!

    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)

    11/30: 184.4
    12/2: 183.4
    12/9: 180.8
    12/16: 178.8
    12/23: 176.4
    12/30: 175.8
    12/31: 175.6

    Dec. GW: anywhere under 185 would be a win
    GW: 160 (then reevaluate)
  • osier5
    osier5 Posts: 429 Member
    Hello! I can't find the January thread. When I put the title in the search bar, it gives me all of the past months but not January 2021. How can I find it? Thank you!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,345 Member
    Just go to Motivation and support and scroll down. Don't put the whole titile in the scroll bar. Just put Women 200+
    osier5 wrote: »
    Hello! I can't find the January thread. When I put the title in the search bar, it gives me all of the past months but not January 2021. How can I find it? Thank you!

    Just go to Motivation and support and scroll down. Don't put the whole titile in the scroll bar. Just put Women 200+
  • osier5
    osier5 Posts: 429 Member
    Thank you @keriA!

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