Women 200lb+, Let's Make It Count This January!!!
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Friday weigh in.
It’s been a busy last week and a half that I forgot to post last weeks weigh in. This week gone hasn’t been the best. Haven’t made the best choices but did keep up with exercising daily and drinking water.
Last week I lost 0.8g (1.7lbs)
This week I’ve lost 0.3g (0.6lbs) not much but I’ll take it.
CW 102.4kg (225lbs)
I will most definitely not be making my goal weight for the month but I’m hoping to reach it in February.4 -
@mumof6sv Congrats on your weight loss! You may not have reached your Jan goal, but at least the scale is moving in the right direction. Push on.
I did not set goals for each month. I just want to focus on getting healthier. I know if I log, make good food choices, exercise, drink my water and rest, I'm doing good. I have switched my weigh in day to Friday. I'll let you all know how it goes tomorrow. No matter what the scale says though, I'm a winner this week. I noticed that my double chin is down to 1 1/2. Yay!!!!
Keep at it folks!5 -
Name: Rhonda
Age: 31
Height: 5' 7"
Starting weight: 210lbs
Current goal: 190lbs
Ultimate goal: 160lbs
1/15 - 210lbs
1/21 - 204lbs
1/29 - 200.2lbs
Feb. Goal 194lbs
It Friday, time to weigh myself. This week was easier than last week. I focused on portion control more and less boredom snacking. I know my first week I lost 6lbs mostly from clearing my guts and water retention. This week I lost 3.8lbs and I'll count this as the start to my actual fat loss. From here on out I need to mentally prepare myself for losing 2lbs or less a week. My goal for February will be to get to 194lbs. That's 1.5lbs a week.
My goal for Jan, Feb, and March:
- Get to 190lbs
- No soda!
- Fast food only once a week(having sushi this Saturday as my cheat meal)
- Go on a walk after a meal
- NO boredom eating!
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SW: 274 (Sept. 30/20)
This month:
Jan 1: 259.0
Jan 8: 252.8, DAC: 1812
Jan 15: 250.2, DAC: 1689
Jan 22: 250.6, DAC: 1754
Jan 29: 249.2, DAC: 1660
January Goals:
Weight: 250
Daily Average Calories: <1750
Well, just when I was beginning to think I was going to miss my goals, I just made it! Finally, back under 250. Daily average calories for the month equals 1728, so yay! I have been dealing with minor, annoying health issues, and that makes me cranky and previously would make me want to graze, but by the grace of God I honestly haven't felt that way so much. I have even gone to bed leaving calories on the table a few times!
So for the next month, I think I will keep to 5 lbs for a goal. My settings are for losing 1 lb/week, so it's a bit of a stretch, and there's a couple less days in the next month! I am also going to try to push my DAC down to 1700, since that is still about 120 over my goal.
It's great to see all the determination here! It does help me stay motivated.9 -
Weigh-in time!
Age: 29
Height: 5'3"
SW: 252.8 lb as of 11/13/2020
CW: 243.8 lb as of 1/29/2021
Weigh-in Progress:
1/1: 247.4
1/8: 246.2
1/15: 244.4
1/22: 244.0
1/29: 243.8
GW for January: 245 lb
UGW: 160 lb
Met my goal for January! I should hit the 10-lbs-down mark by next week, so that's exciting. Technically I still have the weekend to fill in, but my January workout tracker is almost filled up with stickers, and I love to see it. I also need to setup my February workout tracker. Even though I'm 29 years old, I'm still basically five, so a sticker chart is a very motivating thing for me.9 -
@Xandriad I hear you on medical (and others) personnel only looking at calories, calories out. Health, weight, and weightloss are so much more than that, and our bodies are so complex!
One of the gymnastics coaches my girls had years ago was pretty heavy. She left to go to school, and I didn't see her in quite a while, probably at least 6 months. When I saw her again, she was SO much smaller! I asked her what she was doing. Turns out she had her appendix out and in surgery they found a lot of inflammation that they cleaned out. And her health just turned around after that. Obviously inflammation has a big impact!2 -
January Start Weight: 254.1lb
January Goal Weight: 248lb
Ultimate Goal Weight: 180lb
Jan 1: Not recorded
Jan 8: 254.1lb
Jan 15: 247.8lb
Jan 22: 245.8lb
Jan 29: 243.6lb
Been an intense week for work - prepping for interviewing for a permanent role, one I've been doing on contract for the last year! Glad to say that after several evenings working on my presentation until late into the night, today's interview went well, hoping for good news next week. Tonight's dinner was planned as a treat night since the start of January, something to look forward to after getting back on the weight loss wagon, happy coincidence that it tied in with the interview! Well over calories but it's the first time all month, was good meat and two veg rather than processed food and I enjoyed every bite
Hope everyone has had a good week!9 -
@gfinley49 you're not alone, I weighed in at 254.1lbs at the start of this month, the highest I'd recorded before (Sept 2017) was 235lbs. I gained about 35lbs in 2020. The important thing is we accept where we are, recognise that we have the ability and the strength to make change happen, however long it takes. And forums like this definitely help You got this!4
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@goal06082021 Way to go! Never doubted you'd make your goal, you give such good advice and support to others, and I think that reaps rewards - being kind to others (hopefully) means you can be kind to yourself, and that's when we achieve our goals.0
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FRIDAY WEIGH IN DAY!!
Age: 41
Height: 5'3"
SW (8/10/2020): 208.6
2020 end: 199.8
2nd GW: 190
UGW: 130-140
1/1/2021: 199.8
1/8: 199.8
1/15: 198.8
1/22: 196.6
1/29: 199.4
OK, New Year weekly goals:
Log my food every single day, good and bad and stick to my daily calories (1500).
I logged everything this week!!
Drink at least 64 oz of water daily.
Drinking water in cold weather is so difficult. I did take out my little flavor bottles and that helped me drink water, but I never reached my daily goal.
Workout 5 times a week for 30 minutes each time.
It was such a busy week, I needed to do all my errands before the rain came in today (man, was it pouring!! ) I did do a lot of walking... so there's that... but no official workout done.
It hurts to see the number go up, but I know it's just water weight. It was my husband's birthday on Wednesday and I bought his favorite food from a restaurant. The thing is, I bought an amount of food with my old thinking, without realizing that we are not eating as much as we used to. So I ended up having leftovers for yesterday as well, which I hadn't planned for. It was super delicious, but that's why I "gained" so much in one week. Now I have to force myself (even more! ) to drink water to bring down that water retention.4 -
@emmclean Great job on naiing your presentation! I'll await the good news.
@Lasmartchika It happened to me this week too; the dreaded weight gain. The good news is, we've got this! You have a solid plan, and I do too, so we'll knock it out the park this week.2 -
CHECK-IN
SW: 1-5-2021: 219.6
1-11-2021: 211.2
1-18-2021: 210
1-24-2021: 207
1-29-2021: 208.2
I learned a lot about my body the last time I lost weight, which is why I'm not stressing about the gain. I didn't eat well this week (too few calories a couple of days), and my body reacted in kind. So, I adjusted my goal to get more calories. 😁 Now, I just have to balance it all throughout the day so that I'm not forced to eat a huge dinner.
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Final January 2021 stats
38 years old
Height: 5' 7"
SW (6/9/2020): 330.0 lbs
Month SW (1/1/21): 253.8lbs
Goal weight: 180 lbs
Weigh-in day: Saturdays
1/1/2021: 253.8lbs - 1st weigh-in of the year
1/2: 254.8lbs
1/9: 250.4lbs
1/16: 249.6lbs
1/24: 249.4lbs
1/30: 244.4lbs
Total month loss: -9.4lbs 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Weekly and Monthly Goals:
* Keep logging in MFP ✔✔✔
* Disabled exercise calories sync in MFP and stick to my 1200 calorie limit. ✔✔✔
* Stop drinking water ~15 minutes before meals and no drinking water during meals -> have done it most of my meals this week (Made some homemade noodles and broth (that should last a few days) which will help satisfy my noodle soup craving)✔✔ - I did notice last night, that I did not / could not finish my broth (Mind games????) 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
* Continue the T-25 workouts (Beta cycle week 3 completed yesterday; Will start week 4 on Sunday) ✔✔✔
* Do either a quick yoga, stretch, or walk (Reps to the Rhythm or Up to the BEat Fit or Cize - Crazy 8's) workout in the evenings in addition to my morning workout ✔✔✔
* Add in swimming 2x a week ✔✔
* Get as much sleep as possible - let me not kid myself!! 😒😒💤💤💤
* I am currently at day 47 of meeting my step goal - trying to make it to 60 days and get a new badge from Garmin!! More motivation for me to go and workout. 💪🏾💪🏾
Mid-year Goal:
* Get below 200 lbs (Hopefully by the end of May) - We'll see
Passed my first 2 quizzes of the term and lost weight as well. Cleaned the apartment, got my workouts done, so multiple wins this week!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
I'll catch up with everyone later, need to go study for Monday's TBL and Quiz!! 🤦🏾♀️🙄
Great job everyone!! Let's keep it going!! See you in next month's thread!! Thanks in advance @RavenStCloud
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Name: Jane
Age: 55
Height: 5' 9''
Starting Weight: 286.5 (6/3/19)
Weight Goal: Maintenance at or below 165
Jan 1: 162.3
Jan 8: 163.1
Jan 15: 164.5
Jan 22: 163.4
Jan 29: 163.2
While I did have one weight this week at 165.2, my average weight for the week is 163.5, so staying within range, not too many fluctuations.
I did body weight exercises 3 days this week and 6 days this week for a total of 21.5 miles. Last two runs I had to cut short because my knee was bothering me. I had hoped that the exercises I have been doing would have prevented that pain. I'm due to go on another long run today - working up the courage to brave the cold as my headphones charge. Hopefully the knee won't act up. I'll be going along just fine and then I'll plant my foot in such a way that stresses the knee and it just makes it hard to keep going. I'm hoping this is something that will resolve itself with naproxen and time. At any rate, I'm making this week a "rest week" with a shorter runs.
This week's indulgence was an Earl Grey Tea cake that I made on Sunday. It was fantastic, but I was glad when it was gone. A very small slice was 350 calories so once you log that, that doesn't leave a lot of room for snacks!
Tuesday is my husband's birthday, and I plan to make his favorite coconut layer cake. That indulgence will be hard to fit in. So I guess it's going to be austerity eating for breakfast and lunch just so I can have my cake and eat it too. I'll freeze half the cake after the big day since it's just the two of us eating it. In the past, I would have taken leftovers to work, but that isn't an option for either of us right now.
The great news is that my husband just went to get his first vaccine shot! He's a high school teacher and the plan is to have the teachers back with in person teaching in March. I'm so happy for him and the students. I'll be at he very bottom of the priority list to get my vaccine, but I'm glad at least one of us will be protected soon.4 -
@Laughter_Girl Yes I like that steady progress. I like your focus on getting healthier. That is a great NSV – seeing positive body and face changes are great! Your post helped me get perspective on my month. I need to get the weight loss going but to do that I need to establish a healthy schedule while working and that is what has always been the problem for me. I have lost when I wasn’t working and have time but I struggle when I am working. So seeing the establishment of healthy habits is a priority for me too.
@speyerj I love your comments I either learn or think that is what I would say but stated better! Am trying to incorporate strength training in with my exercise for all the reasons you mentioned in an earlier post. You are doing well at maintenance. So glad they are vaccinating teachers before they go back to in person work where you are.
@Spotteddingo Glad you persevered to find your calorie sweet spot. Just remember to keep that perseverance because things can change and our bodies are complicated but you can do if you keep at it.
@LisaGetsMoving I am no longer able to keep up with every post although I try to read them all. I wish I could check in here more often so I could do that now because it was helpful. Great progress.
@lwhelan2018 Not all are 200 lbs here anymore but they were once which means they are a great resource and we all want to reach our goal weights and maintain. However I may be older but I too last a little over 20 lbs last year but something about late fall and winter makes it harder for me to lose and easier for me to gain. I too gained back about 7 lbs. I am struggling to get my weight loss going again.
@starlite19 Great job starting to get healthier. You chose your goal and you hit it. Feel good about that! Exercise is so important for your health, for your brain and it can help in your weight loss but really it is our diet that is the most important thing to weight loss and strength training is a little more helpful to weight loss than cardio. But starting out by getting a regular schedule of exercise will help you in the end but don’t expect it to do more than it can. Make another small achievable step with eating healthier. Starting to track your food will help you determine what step to take. My month has been a real struggle too. I too upped my exercise but it isn’t showing on the scale either. But reading my post reminds me that it takes a while for exercise to pay off in pounds.
@uyister Wow 41 days of meeting your step goal is wonderful. I really miss working out in a pool. The Y is open but it costs too much to not be able to know you will get a reservation for a lane regularly and not have all the other things that should go with it. You are rocking this!
@SammyKlinger I wish I was more of a strength training person. I used to do aquafit which hits both with water resistance work. Even though I weigh less than I did last March when the pool closed I realize my core isn’t what it used to be. Water exercise is mostly core work even when you are moving your arms and legs it is your core that is working when you are in the water to make sure you don’t go where you don’t want to go. I have worked all year to replace this exercise and in some ways what I do is better but lately I realize my core muscles are losing with this land based exercise. I have knee issues that limit me too. I will be watching for your woosh!
@VickyEltonGreen I think now I realize why there is such a focus on mindfulness these days. Unforturnately there wasn’t a laugh button to push below your post.
@KMC55 you made progress towards your goal and that is something to feel good about.
@MuttiNM You are doing well taking care of yourself while being a caregiver. That isn’t easy. You inspire me when you describe how things are easier now. I am making progress with this but although I can see this too I have a lot more.
@gfinley49 I would be interested in the squat row machine info. I just started working from home last fall. I used to mix popcorn with other snack mixes and added corn nuts in since I like them for when kids came over to make the snacks a little more healthy but still fun. Putting a small amount of nuts and seeds in is good since they have good fat. I have been thinking about working on something like this too for myself lately for when I am waiting for dinner or need a snack. I will let you know if I come up with something.
Yay! I am on my last page of posts. I think I missed a page the week.
@mumof6sv You are making progress - Yay!
@RhondaB89 I see onderland in your near future! I like that goal - No boredom eating!
@MaxCat1000 You made me look. I had to go back to see what my goal was since really I just want to back in the 240s again like I was in early fall. Yay you made it.
@goal06082021 That is exciting! Again I wish there was a laugh button to click on. Maybe I need a sticker sheet. I have a more grown up version of a sticker chart on OneNote on my work computer in my home office downstairs for workdays. It even has a click box for taking my Vitamin D (I live in Seattle). I log flights of stairs, steps, water and exercise on it. It helps. On the weekend I catch up on my spreadsheet.
@emmclean I hope you get that good news next week but either way you know you did your best and that is always as good as it gets. I too am on contract at work but since I am nearing retirement it isn’t as much of a problem for me. We need to find a sustainable way of eating and there needs to be some joy in our meals so I am glad you had that treat.
@Lasmartchika I was reading your post and it prompted me to switch from my morning coffee to my water. I am back now. You will be back down soon. I do not think it is just our ordering now. It seems to me that when we order take out we often get more than we would have before or even get these little extras thrown in. We limit our take out but am glad to support local business during the pandemic but sometimes there are some unexpected benefits I really don’t need when I do.
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I feel like I have had a great week. I really wanted to have a week where I exercised every weekday. I did that. I did 2 strength training sessions and 3 walks with my husband this week. I would like to get some exercise this weekend as well. As I get stronger I will probably have longer sessions. I ranged from 25-55 minutes. I stayed below my calorie goal too. I also am getting more activity with stairs. I am getting better at having reasonable amounts when snacking.
However I am not making my weight goal for the month. My weight is lower than this time last month but about the same as the 1st day of January. In between I varied between 250-253. The fight goes on.7 -
Hey There! Long time user of MFP but looking for accountability and support (someone to call me out if I start looking to be going MIA.
Name: Alicia
Age: 30
Height: 5' 8"
Starting weight: 302.6lbs
Current goal: 292.8lbs
Ultimate goal: 190lbs (maybe)4 -
Well the last week of the month did not turn out as expected. I over indulged over my birthday week and stalled my weight loss. It was not only my bday but also two of my kids and my mother in law..all in the same week. I had too much junk food and too much eating unhealthy things the last 10ish days. I had reached my January goal weight and then put 5 pounds back on boo. Not beating myself up over it too bad but i am slightly disappointed. Here is my final weigh in for the month:
Age: 45
Height: 5'9”
SW: 287 on 7/12/2020 BMI: 42.4
CW: 256.2 on 1/2/2022 BMI: 37.8
I started Mediweight loss in November at 274 pounds. BMI:40.5
Jan progress: ( i weigh in on Tuesdays at my Mediweight loss appointments)
1/2: 256.2
1/5: (goal 252 as i know i have been carrying a lot of water weight this week.) weigh in on 1/5: 248.5 yay!
1/12: (goal 244) 243.6 it was a good week so i am tweaking the next goal down a pound.
1/19: (goal 239) 236
1/26: (goal 235. I’d really like to hit this by my bday on 1/21) 233 on my bday
1/30: 238..uh oh too much bday celebration.
GW for January: 233...a swing and a miss lol. Moving on to February and new goals.
February 2: (goal 238..looking to level out and not go higher)
February 9: (goal 232)
February 16: (goal 227)
February 23: (goal 225)
GW for February 28th: 220
GW for March:200
GW for April: 190
GW for May: 180
GW for June: 170
GW for July: 160
UGW: 150 hopefully in time for my daughter’s wedding in late August!!2 -
Age:55
Height:5'8"
SW: 257.2 on 12.26.20
GW: 160
1/7- 253.4 DAC- 1250
1/17- 251.4 DAC- 1262
1/24- 250.4 DAC- 1368
1/31- 249.0 DAC- 1251
Goals to stay under 1500 cal., drink 100+oz. H20/ day, get in more steps and cycle.2
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