Women 200lb+, Let's Be Magnificent This March!!!
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@BeastlyMaple LOL thanks, you're too kind! This is all very good info - I dunno about anybody else but I sure appreciate it! I'm surprised about the band around the knees making a squat easier, although I guess that makes sense if your knees want to fly out to the sides as you lower. I know my hips are happier with a wider stance for squats, a band might help with training a narrower stance.2
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Hello. Current weight is 100.5 kilos, I think that is about 222 pounds. Goal weight is 75 kilos, which I think is about180. Goals for this month are to keep logging, to drink more water, to increase my activity levels, and to try and keep my sleep cycle regular. I’ve been logging again for about a month. Lost 6.6 pounds in Feb. I would like to lose the same again, on the basis that I am in the groove now, and finding it easier to stick to my calorie limit.7
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@goal06082021 haha I actually learned very recently, that I wasn't doing a wide enough stance for my squats, which was why it was so painful on the knees. I watched a video that explained how foot placement can be so different on people, depending on how far inward/ outward they can turn their leg, as it makes a difference with their hips. Ankle rotation and strength makes squats very different with everyone for foot placement. When I had my heels inner hip-width, I couldn't squat without pain and shaking, moving them outward maybe 2 inches? and turning the toes out just slightly? Helped so much, could really tell that the pelvis and hips appreciated it. I have lower disc bulges, so squats made the lower back buckle a bit once the knees feel shaky. So just putting a band around the knees helped give them some support, which completely took the pressure off my back. Squats are the one thing I've had to relearn, my physiotherapist a few years back didn't teach me to lean forward, so I've always done them completely upright and just bent the knees as low as possible. ( wow, things are so much less painful when done even remotely close to "form") haha.5
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Hi there! My name is Katie and this is my first time ever posting in a group, so I hope I am doing it right! Lol.
A little about me: I have been trying to lose weight for years, was in a constant state of gaining and losing, and even struggled with eating disorders of different forms. Then a couple years ago, I finally felt I was in the right headspace to lose weight out of love for myself 💛 I felt confident.
Then, last year, my mom passed away very suddenly.
I felt gutted. I resorted to old habits out of comfort, and am now the heaviest I have ever been.
After focusing on my mental and spiritual health, it is time to focus on my physical health as well. So here I am!
Age🌻 26
Height 🌻 5’5
CW 🌻 309
GW for March🌻 300
UGW 🌻 180
Goals for March
• track every day
• drink water
• focus on being present and mindful in my body- resist “numbing out”
Idk how realistic losing 9 pounds this month is, but I really want to go for it and show myself I can do what I put my mind to!
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@happy_healthy_rose
I am very sorry to hear about your mom, I know it is very difficult. I lost mine when I was 22.
I think 9 pounds is doable and it sounds like you have a good plan!
Welcome.
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Hi everyone! Looking forward to going on this month’s journey with you all 😊
Age: 38
Height: 5'8”
Original SW: 254.1lb as of 8 Jan 2021
Month SW: 238.4lb
GW for March: 233lb
GW for 2021: 199lb or lower
As with last month I find myself slightly up on my weigh in for the last day of Feb, ha! But I saw 236.6 last weekend so my average is tracking ok and hopeful I can hit my rather ambitious target for March. I’ve got the exercise bug at the moment so if I can sustain that I’m hopeful!
☘️What are your goals for the spring? Or for March specifically? Is there anything new you'd like to incorporate into your routine? Or a habit you'd like to kick to the curb?
I’ve set myself a goal to start running again. I fell in love with running on my last MFP journey and that time I started at 235lbs, and with the weather warming up nicely, there are no excuses not to give it a go again. Only difference is that last time I was living in outer London and had a super quiet and lovely running route. Now living in central Dublin there are nice routes, but lots more people wherever I go which I really don’t enjoy. I guess I’m just gonna have to get my backside out there nice and early! And I am not a morning lark...
Also to get more sleep, I keep reading about how it can supercharge weight loss and support general fitness, and I love me some sleep so why am I staying up so late every evening?!
☘️If there was one piece of advice you could share with women who are just starting out on their weight loss journey, what would it be?
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Not original, but always true!
@BeastlyMaple @goal06082021 - loving your insights on resistance bands! I used to have a set of three of the giant elastic band loop types but I lost them, maybe in the move. I bought a new one recently and it’s open ended (I think that’s a Pilates style of preference?) which I’m not a fan of, but have been seeking out stretching videos to use them and I’m enjoying it, will look to progress on to actually using it for a proper strength workout this week. Tempted to get the rope with handles for that... keep me posted about your favourite uses!5 -
Hello March! Glad to be a part of this group yet again. You ladies are so inspirational and motivating to me.
Age 33
Height 167cm (5’5”)
SW 107.5kg (236.9lbs)
CW 99.4kg (219.1lbs)
GW for Mar 97.5kg (214.9lbs)
UGW 75kg (165lbs)
Weigh in days is Friday for me so I’ll be continuing that trend.
I’ve decided to set mini goals each month of a loss of 2.5kg (5.5lbs). I’ve learnt from my previous attempt at weight loss that restricting myself too much just takes me back to square one.
I haven’t really thought of any other goals this month just yet but I’m sure something will come up that I’ll need to focus on.
We’ve got this ladies!
Thank you @RavenStCloud for setting up the thread for March.
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Hi all! I'm checking in today, but not weighing in. I'm sticking to my plan of having one official weight per month, so I'll have my three day average on Wednesday.
☘️If there was one piece of advice you could share with women who are just starting out on their weight loss journey, what would it be?
My advice would be don't fear failure. I struggle to keep momentum when I have an off day (or an off week, as I did recently while traveling with family!), but it doesn't have to translate to a permanent derailment. There is always opportunity to improve ourselves.5 -
I know this month is going to challenge me. I'm turning 50 on March 17 ☘️ and menopause hit me like a ton of bricks in February. I feel like I don't know my body and I'm struggling with the aging process. And I'm rolling into this month with a lot of sadness and anxiety. I'd like to shed some of that along with the lbs.
As we approach the one-year mark of the pandemic, one thing that I recognized recently is how much anger and fear I've been carrying around. Anger at our government, anger at people not taking this seriously, fear of getting the virus or passing it to someone vulnerable, fear that my business will go under, the fear that this will last forever and I won't get to see my friends and family.
So I guess my goal for this month is to recognize that pain, to grieve the lost plans for my 50th bday celebration, and to look at it all as more practice in the art of letting go. I've made some progress with daily yoga and meditation and I'd like to keep that going for this full month.
SW (April 2020): 225
January 2021 end weight: 219.6
February 2021 end weight: 218.4
March GW: 215
Ultimate GW: 175
March 1 : 218.0
March 8:
March 15:
March 22:
March 28:
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March 2021 stats
38 years old
Height: 5' 7"
SW (6/9/2020): 330.0 lbs
Month SW (x/xx/21): lbs
Goal weight: 180 lbs
Weigh in day: Saturdays
3/6: lbs
3/13: lbs
3/20: lbs
3/27: lbs
Total month loss: lbs
Weekly and Monthly Goals:
*Keep logging in MFP
* Stick to my 1200 calorie limit even with exercise calories disabled in MFP
* Stop drinking water ~15 minutes before meals and no drinking water during meals
* Continue the T-25 workouts (Week 3 of the Gamma cycle started today)
* 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 💤💤💤
* Make it to 90 days of meeting my step goal and get a new badge from Garmin (if available)!!
Mid-year Goal:
* Get below 200 lbs (Hopefully by the end of May) - We'll see
@RavenStCloud Thank you so much for the thread!! You are much appreciated.
Late replies for last month's thread.
@Laughter_Girl Thank you!! It was such a brutal week, that I was so grateful that I actually lost weight instead of gained!!
@goal06082021 I sure did and thank you!! It was an awesome surprise and a great end to the month!!
@KeriA Thanks. @speyerj does always have good advice and input.
@Spotteddingo You are totally welcome!!
@changeforeverlj Thank you!!
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It seems that everyone is excited about March with new goals to achieve. I too am looking forward to March for two reasons: 1) It's my birthday month, and 2) I have an exciting new challenge I'm starting.
This month I am committing to consuming more fruits and veggies throughout the day. Unlike in the past, I am intentionally adding veggies to everything. Fruit will probably still happen by way of smoothies, but I'll get it in. I'll indicate how well the week goes for F&V on weigh in Fridays. Day 1 (today) went extremely well.
Have a great week!
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@RavenStCloud Love these Qs....
☘️What are your goals for March specifically? - Lose another 6 lbs
☘️Is there anything new you'd like to incorporate into your routine? - I would like to add in more kettlebell workouts
☘️If there was one piece of advice you could share with women who are just starting out on their weight loss journey, what would it be? - Be true to yourself; know/write down your reason for wanting to be healthy/lose weight and look at it whenever you are not feeling motivated. Listen to your body and once you are ready to begin exercising, find a fun workout, whether it is dancing, Wii fit, etc. as that will help keep your interest.
@goal06082021 Fun workouts are the best. How awesome is it that you are that close to wildlife? I hope you enjoy your walk in the park.
@Spotteddingo Good plan. The process works, we just have to be consistent. (I roll my eyes 🙄 at myself since I was frustrated a couple of weeks ago 😏, but, it did work)!! 😁
@holdthefries Those are some awesome goals!!
@tc122573 Awesome job with the bike rides.
@Angief05 Great job on the loss so far. I love your goals.
@lindseydennison8 WOW!! ~10lbs in 2 weeks is awesome. This group is filled with great supportive women.
@speyerj Inspirational!!
@BeastlyMaple Awesome goals. I am interested in how the bands' workout for you. I have some regular bands (tubes with handle straps) that I can attach to a door or use by themselves, but, I bought a small set that I figured will be great for traveling and for leg/thigh workouts, etc.; unfortunately, they rolled down when I used them on my thighs. They did work fairly okay on my calves though (I think the bands are meant for slimmer people)!! 😁😀
@Arralethe Welcome!!
@happy_healthy_rose Welcome! So sorry about your mum. Glad you are here.
To all the newcomers... Welcome!! You have made it to a group filled with awesome and strong women just like you!!
To all the oldies... Hi!! Great to be with you again! Looking forward to another great and encouraging month with all you wonderful ladies!!5 -
Hi all,
I'm NEWWWW!
SW: 243
CW: 241
GW: 150
UGW: 130
I saw this post/group, so I thought this would be a good place to start. 💜
🍀What are your goals for the spring? Or for March specifically?
So, for spring, I would like to finish the exercise program I just started. For March: I would be happy to break even this month: it's my birthday, my sister's birthday, my best friends birthday, both my daughters' birthdays, my aunt, and my brother in law's birthdays this month so I expect craziness.
🍀Is there anything new you'd like to incorporate into your routine?
Meal planning. Perhaps starting with lunches.
🍀Or a habit you'd like to kick to the curb?
Soda. See if I can go a month. 💪
☘️If there was one piece of advice you could share with women who are just starting out on their weight loss journey, what would it be?
Talk. Talk about your goals, your failures, your successes, your sorrows, your aha moments, your ooops moments. Remember that your human and everyone moment won't be perfect.
✌️💜
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Well, February was better than January as I didn't gain weight. I managed to maintain. I would love to see the numbers go down though. I managed to log in here pretty regularly and exercised (walking) more than in January. So my goals going into March would be to log in here all the time, exercise more, and maybe increase to something more than walking even though that is hard enough to get in at times. I would also like to eat more healthy more fruits and veggies fewer sweets and drink more water. My feet are tired at the end of the day and feel I didn't even do anything. I am tired of this weight and wish I could do more to lose it. I am not staying within my calorie goal very often and hope to see that change going into March.
My stats are as followed:
Age:40
Start weight: 271
Weight:271
Short term goal:200
Long term goal:165
I am worried there might be something wrong with my scale as my weight has not changed at all. We will see this month as long as it doesn't go up I guess I shouldn't complain.10 -
🍀What are your goals for the spring? Or for March specifically?
Here we are at the end of our summer, mornings are crisp but days are hot. I love this time of the year! March is my year long anniversary, my goal is to loose 5lbs, and run 20km a week, drink more water, and have a few NSV!
🍀Is there anything new you'd like to incorporate into your routine?
Strength training/crossfit. | would like to start working on a maintenance plan, I've never ever got to this point so its a whole new world for me! I'm usually all or nothing!!
🍀Or a habit you'd like to kick to the curb?
I have a habit of self sabotage, so although its under control, its there ....lurking in the shadows.
☘️If there was one piece of advice you could share with women who are just starting out on their weight loss journey, what would it be
Work out a healthy eating plan. Stick to it!! Log all your meals and snacks. Don't let one meal derail you, but make sure you get back onto your plan for the next meal!! Keep at it day by day, daily deliberate actions even if you don't feel like it!!
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@wonderinglight I'm sending you a big virtual hug. Big month for you! I think you have highlighted what so many of us are feeling and probably don't even realise it!!! I'm in fight or flight mode, anxiety levels high! And menopause is not helping! Have you researched intermittent fasting to help with menopause, a friend of mine said it helped her as well as a keto diet (she didn't need to loose weight) Honestly I don't even know much about menopause to be honest, I'm hoping the good eating and running will keep things under control!!5
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Hi all!
Height 5’6”
Age 30
SW 222.1 (Feb 21)
March SW 212
March GW 202
UGW 170
Goals this month are to stay active 5-6x/week, track 100% of what I consume (1 month down, a lifetime to go! 😉), stay on a low carb, no sugar meal plan, and consume 3-4L of water every day. I have low thyroid so as soon as I add fruit or carbs, I stop losing weight so I try to only add those in when I’m at maintenance. I have a cheat day planned for my birthday this month but other than that, I want to stay focused on my goal.
Let’s gooooo March!2 -
* Stop putting myself down( that is going to be a hard one)
That's a really, really important goal and I'm glad you picked that one. You are doing amazingly well. You have already lost more than 5% of your starting weight and your body is already feeling the difference. I hope you can too.
One way to work on that goal is to catch yourself when you have a negative thought and challenge the validity of that thought. Turn the negative thought on its head and replace it with a positive statement about yourself, even if you don't believe it in the moment. Say it anyway, out loud if you can. Keep repeating words of self-love until you believe them. It's such an important step in our recovery.
Thank you for reaching out to me. I will try what you suggested.3 -
Name: Kali
Age: 33
Height: 5'7
SW: 232.2 (1/15/21)
GW: #1 Under 200 #2 280 #150ish
Weight tracking:
March 2: 214.1 <--had a jump last weekend after hanging with friends (my tiny covid bubble/daily accountability friends)
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
Fitness goals:
Weigh daily
Log EVERYTHING
11,000+ steps 6x week
Meal prep as much as possible
C25K 3x a week
30 day squat/pushup challenge <--NEW FOR MARCH6
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