Women 200lb+, Let's Be Magnificent This March!!!
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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.
✌️💜
Meg9 -
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 -
Age 44
Height 5'4"
SW 249 highest 3/2020
CW 228
GW for Mar 223
UGW 145
3/1: 228 lbs
3/8:
3/15:
3/22:
3/29:
Total month loss:
Weekly goals:
-Continue logging on MFP
-Work out 3x per week - cardio & strength
-64 oz of water each day
Got my 2nd dose vaccine yesterday. Went to the gym shortly after for a quick arm workout to see if that would help with soreness, along with I wouldn't expect to be back until Wed. That would be almost week since the last workout Thurs. Did the row and elliptical. Wanted to do another arm machine but the ones I wanted were busy so jumped to the cardio instead. Forgot how quick the calories add up on the elliptical vs the treadmill. Got home in time to grab dinner and be settled before some of the side affects started. They've been minor but didn't want to be out & about with them.10 -
Yah, spring is just around the corner, this is my second month and I was able to loose 3 lbs last month, my goal this month is 8 lbs
Age 59
Sw 227.5
Cw 217.
Goal weight 160
Weight in Saturday
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
March goal log all food, add a beach body program, most likely the yoga retreat alternating with one of the lift one. Does anyone have one they like?
Midsummer goal, under 200 by June, i have my 41st class reunion end of July and want to look good. Last year a few of us met at the lake ,and my husband said I looked good in my swimming squirt but the photos afterwards where a horriable wake up call1😒
Advice. Hmm , don't let one bad choice derail all your work, I have thrown in the towel to many times. , not this time!!!
Love this group thanks8 -
Happy March!
Age: 47
Height: 5'8.5" (does the .5 even count?? )
Weight: unknown as I haven't weighed in a couple weeks, will check in the morning.
I am going to try to be more active this month. My husband and I bought an exercise bike and it finally arrived last Wednesday night. Got it put together and did my first ride on Thursday and my 2nd (painful) ride on Friday. It's funny how as a kid you don't realize how sore your behind can get from riding a bike haha. I took Saturday off so as to recover a bit and it helped. Sunday's ride didn't hurt as much as Friday HA. I was really excited for the bike to arrive and so far have been looking forward to using it. I am hopeful this trend will continue for me and I have finally found an exercise I truly enjoy.
I am continuing on with WW, and at the same time, being mindful that what I put in my mouth is nutritious and something I enjoy more than the point value at this time. Trying to embrace that better eating habits last longer if you enjoy the food you are eating.
I will try to set a goal weight for the month once I see where I stand after February. Good luck everyone.
What kind of bike did you get? Im currently looking out the window for the mail person, I bought a recumbent exercise bike and I am so pumped to use it. I saw on Amazon (im addicted to amazon since covid) they have wider seats that I believe were gel. If my seat is uncomfortable I will definitely give that a try. Just wanted to say hi and wish you luck. Have a great day stay safe☆1 -
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.
✌️💜
Meg
Your March is my April, I used to drink pop/soda all day long everyday. I weighed in at my largest 2 weeks ago at the drs at 247 pounds. I been drinking only water except in the morning my sugar free red bull. I am now 232.6 pounds. I am pretty sure its just water weight that I have lost. It just crazy just from not drinking soda what I have lost so far. Good luck this month and happy birthday to you. You can do it.3 -
Just a quick question has anyone used Alli or has known anyone that has? I purchased a starter kit and I am going to give it a try.0
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lindseydennison8 wrote: »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.
✌️💜
Meg
Your March is my April, I used to drink pop/soda all day long everyday. I weighed in at my largest 2 weeks ago at the drs at 247 pounds. I been drinking only water except in the morning my sugar free red bull. I am now 232.6 pounds. I am pretty sure its just water weight that I have lost. It just crazy just from not drinking soda what I have lost so far. Good luck this month and happy birthday to you. You can do it.
Thanks @lindseydennison8 . It will definitely be an exhausting month, but I'm motivated! My oldest just started asking for soda, she'll be six. And she's been drinking my husband's caffeine free diet Pepsi and I really don't want her to have that habit. I know first hand how it affects the body. 😫
We got this Momma!1 -
lindseydennison8 wrote: »Happy March!
Age: 47
Height: 5'8.5" (does the .5 even count?? )
Weight: unknown as I haven't weighed in a couple weeks, will check in the morning.
I am going to try to be more active this month. My husband and I bought an exercise bike and it finally arrived last Wednesday night. Got it put together and did my first ride on Thursday and my 2nd (painful) ride on Friday. It's funny how as a kid you don't realize how sore your behind can get from riding a bike haha. I took Saturday off so as to recover a bit and it helped. Sunday's ride didn't hurt as much as Friday HA. I was really excited for the bike to arrive and so far have been looking forward to using it. I am hopeful this trend will continue for me and I have finally found an exercise I truly enjoy.
I am continuing on with WW, and at the same time, being mindful that what I put in my mouth is nutritious and something I enjoy more than the point value at this time. Trying to embrace that better eating habits last longer if you enjoy the food you are eating.
I will try to set a goal weight for the month once I see where I stand after February. Good luck everyone.
What kind of bike did you get? Im currently looking out the window for the mail person, I bought a recumbent exercise bike and I am so pumped to use it. I saw on Amazon (im addicted to amazon since covid) they have wider seats that I believe were gel. If my seat is uncomfortable I will definitely give that a try. Just wanted to say hi and wish you luck. Have a great day stay safe☆
Thank you! We got a Nordic Track one, got to be honest, it's pretty fancy! Yesterday I did a ride through French Polynesia! I think maybe I am getting used to the seat some, though I do have towel folded up on it for a little extra padding that is helping haha. I have hopes that one of these days I will no longer need the extra padding.1 -
@lindseydennison8 I wouldn't recommend Alli. Here's a thread with some stories...
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10290083/alli-xenical-does-it-work-please-only-answer-if-you-have-actually-taken-it/p1
At the end of the day, you're a grown adult that can make her own choices, so if you do decide to use it...maybe pick up some Depends first.3 -
Thank you, I will read it. Have a great day. Update Omg thats horrible..0
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Laughter_Girl wrote: »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!
happy birthday month! it is my birthday month too. I am doing the same, committing to fruit/veggie with every meal, extra water, and intentional movement. Have a good month! 3 -
azalea4175 wrote: »Laughter_Girl wrote: »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!
happy birthday month! it is my birthday month too. I am doing the same, committing to fruit/veggie with every meal, extra water, and intentional movement. Have a good month!
Yaaay! I'm in the March birthday club! 50 for me, on St. Patrick's Day (always a great day for a birthday bc everyone's in a party mood)4 -
lindseydennison8 wrote: »Thank you, I will read it. Have a great day. Update Omg thats horrible..
Yeeeeah. Like I said, I don't recommend it.0 -
goal06082021 wrote: »@lindseydennison8 I wouldn't recommend Alli. Here's a thread with some stories...
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10290083/alli-xenical-does-it-work-please-only-answer-if-you-have-actually-taken-it/p1
Oh good lord - I read the first couple of pages of that thread and now my mind can't unsee the horror described in the furniture store.
@lindseydennison8 - I so understand your desire to try this. Or really anything that might help. I was in the same boat as you when I started. We want something that will give us hope - help ensure our success because we've all failed so many times before. I'm here to tell you that there are lots and lots of reasons to have hope and to believe that you will be successful with just good old fashioned logging along with lots of mutual support. It takes a bit of time and effort, but it isn't difficult. And it really does work! And unlike medication, this is something you can do for the rest of your life. And the side effects are all positive (feeling of accomplishment when you complete your diary, learning the nutritional content of food, understanding what makes you feel fuller longer, developing international friendships, to name a few) 6 -
I liked the brief, basic yoga routine I started doing last month, so I found another one that looked doable to try this month. Plan is 3 days a week, Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, in addition to Ring Fit and walking in the park. I could do it, which is great and I'm thrilled about that, but it was pretty challenging! I think it'll get easier as I memorize the sequence, so I don't have to drop out of poses to check my cheat sheet between every one.4
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lindseydennison8 wrote: »Just a quick question has anyone used Alli or has known anyone that has? I purchased a starter kit and I am going to give it a try.
I have not. That thread that @goal06082021 shared regarding it was interesting.0 -
Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 254
End of January: 239.3
End of February: 235.6
March Goal: 230 or under
End of Year Goal: 190
UGW: 160-165
Finally joining in here, March has started out hectic for me but in a good way. Spring is on the way and I couldn't be happier about it!
I'm hoping to continue my downward trend on the scale this month. It might be pushing it to reach the 220's by month's end but that would make me super happy since I haven't been in that range for at least 5 years or so. I'm going to keep focusing on getting my water in daily (50-70 ounces), logging my meals, and I also want to add some exercise other than walking my pup to my weekly routine.
I'm going to switch back to weighing every Friday like I did last year so I will post my first March check-in weight this Friday.
Have a great month, everyone!6 -
@Tarzan37 Welcome, Friday weigh-in buddy! What are you thinking of doing for exercise?1
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@azalea4175 and @wanderinglight Yay for us! March will be a blast.
@megfelz Celebrating the month with you too! Seems like everyone you know has a March birthday. Wishing you all the best as you try to make healthy choices throughout the month. You can do it. 0 -
My March goals are to continue exercising 4-5 days a week and progressively build upon my routine. I am only 22 days in and I have a very long way to go before I will see myself as being fit, but I am already feeling a difference and that keeps me focused. I will also continue charting my food and exercise on a daily basis with the goal of being under my daily food limits and at or above my exercise.
I also want to really focus on being more positive and seeing the good in all things. I have noticed as I grow older that I have become so negative and I hate that about myself. Even though I have a lot of issues in my life it doesn't mean I can't look for the silver lining because I'm sure it's always there if I look hard enough.
And for all of you who are going to be experiencing the beauty of spring, I will be living it vicariously through your posts! Here in Guam, there really are only two seasons: hot and dry and hot and rainy, but the scenery and beaches are gorgeous!
And last but not least here is my final truth...
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@BethCW2963 Sounds like interesting seasons, but I like that you mentioned the positives regarding the beaches. 👍I hope everything continues to get even better for you, and it will as long as you keep looking up.
Also, that image is hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣1
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