Women 200lb+, Let's Keep On Fighting This February!!!

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  • changeforeverlj
    changeforeverlj Posts: 222 Member
    @wanderinglight Good luck with your business move!! And sticking to your plan and goals, great to see your post again!! Our first shipment of vaccines arrived yesterday, so our President addressed the nation last night, I definitely feel hopeful again. So prohibition has been lifted with restrictions YAY!! Will be buying wine when I get to the shop, but will have to tally into daily kjs, oops have calculated food already, I think I will save the wine for Friday, can't be a lush during the week lol!!
  • changeforeverlj
    changeforeverlj Posts: 222 Member
    @emmclean Holding thumbs for good news about your interview!! I'm also working hard for breakthrough in my business (I'm a real estate agent)
  • laumanu0507
    laumanu0507 Posts: 21 Member
    chosengoddess wrote: »
    Hi! I'm new here. With the pandemic going on, I'm glad to find a positive place to connect about fitness and health. January was a great month workout-wise, but my nutrition faltered. I lost 1 lb. A bit disappointing, but I was still happy because I haven't been this weight for a couple years! This month I'm working to lose 12 lbs. To switch things up working out at home, I bought a body bar and step platform. Nutritionally, I'm cutting out the snacking and that horribly tempting DoorDash app!

    Age: 34
    Height: 6'3" (I know lol. I was a volleyball girl in my fit days.)
    SW: 302
    CW: 266
    GW: 220
    UGW: 195

    I'm excited to be here with you ladies and cheer each other on! I wish you all well in your February efforts. Today marks a new opportunity!
    chosengoddess wrote: »
    Hi! I'm new here. With the pandemic going on, I'm glad to find a positive place to connect about fitness and health. January was a great month workout-wise, but my nutrition faltered. I lost 1 lb. A bit disappointing, but I was still happy because I haven't been this weight for a couple years! This month I'm working to lose 12 lbs. To switch things up working out at home, I bought a body bar and step platform. Nutritionally, I'm cutting out the snacking and that horribly tempting DoorDash app!

    Age: 34
    Height: 6'3" (I know lol. I was a volleyball girl in my fit days.)
    SW: 302
    CW: 266
    GW: 220
    UGW: 195

    I'm excited to be here with you ladies and cheer each other on! I wish you all well in your February efforts. Today marks a new opportunity!

  • goal06082021
    goal06082021 Posts: 2,130 Member
    coffeerose55 wrote: »
    Hi,
    Starting again .I think the whole idea is to keep starting and never give up. I am like a hotwheels car on the track then off the track. Not sure what the fear is in losing weight but I am tired of it already. If it frustrating to see carbs in everything. So I guess I need to become just a meat eater (Keto). MyFitnessPal made it acutely aware of where the carbs are coming from WOW what an eyeopener. I totally agree with all you ladies
    Age: 65
    Height: 5'4"
    SW: 293 lbs
    CW: 243 lbs
    GW: 180 lbs
    Goals: At least some type of movement (Zumba,Chair Yoga,Upper Body,Lower Body, Dance) for 20 min 3 times a week then add 5 min increments after each week. It is cold here , no excuse but YouTube has excellent routines for working out.I have to start off slow then increase :) with none food rewards. :)

    Welcome!

    Are you trying to avoid carbs on the orders of a medical professional, or just because you feel like you're "supposed to"? Unless an actual medical doctor has personally advised you otherwise, carbs can be part of a healthy and balanced diet, you just gotta plan for 'em.

    It looks like you're already down 50 lbs from SW, which is amazing! And yeah, figuring out non-food rewards is key, I think. I'm expecting to get to -10lb this week, and I want to mark the occasion somehow. But I don't need new clothes yet, I can't really go anywhere, and I don't want to reward myself with food. Sigh. Maybe I'll just squirrel some money away and REALLY treat myself later, when the world is open again.
  • goal06082021
    goal06082021 Posts: 2,130 Member
    KMC55 wrote: »
    January was a struggle and I am getting so frustrated with saying that each month is struggle. It was rather disheartening this past weekend because there were some major temptations that won out and I started the work week off higher than I ended the previous one. I really struggle with weekend eating regardless of eating out, even if I am home and we cook, I still seem to snack much more than I should be and without logging it. I needed to get some type of perspective as far as my progress goes. I went back and looked and found that January 2, 2020 I was at 242.8 and January 4, 2021 I was 239.1 so over the year I was actually able to lose 3.7lbs and with knowing how it went and myself I could have EASILY gained 10lbs in a year. Then looking a bit more recent I was at 239.1 at the beginning of January and 236.5 at the end of January. That is a decent loss for the month when I thought it was much worse than that. I guess I am just not that patient with how long it takes and how much of a struggle it is to get the smallest movement. I know this is a marathon and not a sprint but it can be so frustrating when I eat healthy and on track for 6 out of 7 days and one day can totally derail the week. But I also know I have a long way to go mentally to do much better at eating out with better choices. Taking the time to work on the mental part of this as much as the exercise part (which is still a work in progress but thoroughly enjoying). Thank you for all your open posts letting me know that 1) it can be done, and 2) I am not the only one struggling. Day by day and minute by minute, we can conquer these demons.

    Sister, I hear you. I want it all and I want it now. Just gotta stay focused and trust the process.
  • lilann1961
    lilann1961 Posts: 131 Member
    @VickyEltonGreen
    Reading your response made my day!! I agree with you! Making your bed always starts the day off better. Such a strange, simple chore, but I am always more relaxed when I walk into my bedroom!
  • SammyKlingler
    SammyKlingler Posts: 51 Member
    Angief05 wrote: »
    SammyKlingler wrote: »
    So for those of you that read my post in January about strength training. I have learned more from you ladies than I ever imagined and have gained support 💜 If anyone is looking looking for support and accountability don't hesitate to friend request me and reach out!

    The month of January taught me to put in the work and trust the process. Just because the scale doesn't move doesn't mean you aren't getting healthier and losing inches! Converting fat to muscle is a good healthy thing.

    My February goals are to finish up my beachbpdy Liift4 program, keep being conscious of the foods that go into my body, and continue to push to get my gallon of water in a day!

    SW: 346
    SW(2021): 316.6
    End of January: 308.2
    Goal for end of February: 300
    UGW: 220

    Hi Sammy
    How do you like lift4? I was thinking about starting it today!
    I have sent a friend request .
    Angie
    Angief05 wrote: »
    SammyKlingler wrote: »
    So for those of you that read my post in January about strength training. I have learned more from you ladies than I ever imagined and have gained support 💜 If anyone is looking looking for support and accountability don't hesitate to friend request me and reach out!

    The month of January taught me to put in the work and trust the process. Just because the scale doesn't move doesn't mean you aren't getting healthier and losing inches! Converting fat to muscle is a good healthy thing.

    My February goals are to finish up my beachbpdy Liift4 program, keep being conscious of the foods that go into my body, and continue to push to get my gallon of water in a day!

    SW: 346
    SW(2021): 316.6
    End of January: 308.2
    Goal for end of February: 300
    UGW: 220

    Hi Sammy
    How do you like lift4? I was thinking about starting it today!
    I have sent a friend request .
    Angie

    I LOVE Liift4 I've found in the process I'm a lifting junkie versus cardio. Lifting and core are my JAM. Finding the workout YOU LOVE is SO important! Be prepared for the scale to not plumet downward BUT take pics! Taking pics beginning middle and end of the routine has been super motivating considering I'm only down 8 pounds so far but I'm similar body looking at 308 working out that I did a couple years ago at 279!
  • emmclean
    emmclean Posts: 297 Member
    @starlite19 you're absolutely on the right track by sharing in a group as supportive as this one, the women here have really kept me motivated over the last month. Personally, I like to meal plan a month in advance and log my food in MFP up to a week in advance, then I'll just tweak day by day if I have a snack or something weighs less than I expected. For me, it helps to know what's coming up and what slack I have for the occasional treat - big or small. This way I don't deny myself anything, I just plan for it. The thing is, I love planning, numbers and spreadsheets! If you dislike it, don't force it. Best of luck this month :)

    @changeforeverlj thank you! Very happy you can drink wine again, and what amazing wine you have there! I ordered a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine in my online shop today, the last time I tried any was about 5 years ago and it was just like grape juice. Hoping the process has got better, as with non-alcoholic beers and ciders. Saving the alcohol calories for when I really need/want it...

    @KMC55 I hear you on the weekend snacking, I either try to get out of the house as much as I can and away from the fridge (but I don't have kids and I know that is often much harder for parents) or workout more on the weekends so I can take the hit. Oh, and try to have healthy snacks of course.

    @GetZet yaaaasssss! Love what you did with that fight energy! You have inspired me, will think about that tomorrow morning when I get ready to face the world again :)
  • emmclean
    emmclean Posts: 297 Member
    speyerj wrote: »
    Try to view weight loss as a scientific experiment. Your hypothesis is your eating plan. The experiment is how well you can stick to plan without feeling deprived. When it doesn't work, you make a small change and see if it results in improvement. Going off plan isn't failure if you can learn from it and apply it to make the next experiment better.

    I love this! Was just going to note that I agree with @goal06082021 re carbs being part of a healthy diet, and there was your science experiment analogy wrapping it up beautifully.
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    lilann1961 wrote: »
    Welcome to February! Glad to see the looooooooong month of January pass! Last month, I shared my goals (resolution doesn't sound positive enough) last month, and will continue through this month! I am going for small lifestyle changes and good habits!

    Goals:
    1) Make my bed everyday. - I did great last month! Only two days with an unmade bed.
    2) Walk at the minimum once a day. - I moved over half the days in January, so I'll take it and continue to progress.
    3) Mostly dry February (less alcohol). - The beginning of January was great, but slipped into some old habits toward the end.
    4) Stay close to calorie goals. - I tracked really well in January, with only a few meals missed. Obviously wine has empty calories, so the additional 120+ calories a few days a week didn't help. While I don't drink really anything but coffee, tea and water, definitely need to stick to more water!!
    5) Read a book a week (I am doing a 52 book challenge and a 52 prompt challenge). - So far, four books completed!! I have thoroughly enjoyed getting back to reading regularly.

    Weight-wise, I am looking to lose five solid pounds this month. I am getting weighed at the doctor tomorrow, so I'll use that as the starting point.

    Here's to a great February!!

    I love the make the bed goal. My dad always said "messy bed, messy head" and I think of it EVERY time I make the bed. :smile: I'm always happy to come home and see that I made the bed and it tends to lead to other good habits for me, like straightening up the bedroom or putting away the laundry.
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    changeforeverlj wrote: »
    @wanderinglight Good luck with your business move!! And sticking to your plan and goals, great to see your post again!! Our first shipment of vaccines arrived yesterday, so our President addressed the nation last night, I definitely feel hopeful again. So prohibition has been lifted with restrictions YAY!! Will be buying wine when I get to the shop, but will have to tally into daily kjs, oops have calculated food already, I think I will save the wine for Friday, can't be a lush during the week lol!!

    Thank you! I'm happy to be back and finally settled here! It's been a tremendously stressful past four months driving back and forth across the country and I'm really excited to be in one place and to start establishing my routines again!
  • MuttiNM
    MuttiNM Posts: 240 Member
    @wanderinglight I do the same thing! I have a tendency towards procrastination but when I started thinking of "Present me" and "Future me", things got better. I ask myself if "Future me" would be happier that a task is completed than "Present me" wants to avoid it. 99% of the time the answer is yes, "Future me" would be much happier than the amount that "Present me" wants to avoid it...so "Present me" does the task and "Future me" is always very grateful to "Present me" for handling things in a timely manner. That other 1% of the time, when "Present me" really is exhausted or has some other legitimate reason to delay the task, "Future me" understands and handles it. It really has helped me stop putting things off. It may be goofy but it has been effective for me as well.
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    MuttiNM wrote: »
    @wanderinglight I do the same thing! I have a tendency towards procrastination but when I started thinking of "Present me" and "Future me", things got better. I ask myself if "Future me" would be happier that a task is completed than "Present me" wants to avoid it. 99% of the time the answer is yes, "Future me" would be much happier than the amount that "Present me" wants to avoid it...so "Present me" does the task and "Future me" is always very grateful to "Present me" for handling things in a timely manner. That other 1% of the time, when "Present me" really is exhausted or has some other legitimate reason to delay the task, "Future me" understands and handles it. It really has helped me stop putting things off. It may be goofy but it has been effective for me as well.

    I’m so glad to hear that!! And I love that you boil it down to the question you ask yourself. “Would FM be happier than the amount that PM wants to avoid it?” That’s a great way to look at it.

    Yaaaaay. Love that you do this too...it makes me feel less silly about my internal conversations between selves ! :wink:
  • Angief05
    Angief05 Posts: 102 Member
    Ugg just filled out my nutrition for the day and my calories are on point but my fats are high and protein lower than I like. I am eating healthy all day. Breakfast is greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds, lunch i have leftover stuffed green pepper from last night, dinner is going to be a ham and veggie omelets, I will have my protein shake in the afternoon too. Help what am I doing wrong?
  • goal06082021
    goal06082021 Posts: 2,130 Member
    Nice whoosh, @KMC55!

    My weekends almost always come in higher calorie-wise than weekdays. Sunday night is family dinner with my inlaws, where everything is served family-style. I didn't cook any of it, and I can't whip out my scale at the table, so I'm estimating as best I can. I also spend basically all of Sunday cooking so I probably snack more than I would normally, though I tend to be pretty good about logging stuff like "the last ounce of cheese I didn't grate" or "the leftover burrito filling mixture."

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