Women 200lb+, Let's Be Magnificent This March!!!
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goal06082021 wrote: »Yeah, more short ladies!! @pungshe1 welcome! Nice job on that 40-day streak, keep it up!
@lindseydennison8 I hear you on both counts, the "measuring makes it real" and being heavier than your partner. It's like I'm worried about drawing attention to my body, like somehow he hasn't noticed? I don't know if it's the case for you, but I've been big the entire time - it's not like he fell in love with a 125-lb waif in college that doubled in size over 10 years. I, and all of my rolls and assorted jiggly parts, have all been here the whole time, and I have it on good authority that he is both aware and appreciative of ALL of them. So my Jerkbrain trying to tell me "oH No bE cArEfUL oR eLsE hE's GoNnA NoTiCe YoU'Re fAt" is 1000% illogical and runs counter to all available evidence, but for some reason it still gets me down??? Like it's a password or a cheat code that unlocks Sad Mode for no reason. Stupid brain.
I was a little heavy when we got together in the 160 range in the past 10 years 2 more pregnancy back to back, lost the weight then back up and in the last 2.5 years its been a steady gain.3 -
WasteNotWench wrote: »Woo new thread! Happy March everyone!
I've decided I'm attempting 10,000 steps a day this month. We're only 4 days in but so far so good. Yesterday I left it so late and I did the whole 10,000 steps in go hahah GOSH my feet burned! It took an hour and 29 minutes if anyone is curious and was 4.38 miles according to my watch! It's going to be a struggle challenge this month, but I'm going to give it my best
(walking workouts on youtube come in so handy when the weather is vile!). I'm going to give myself one day off if Shark Week destroys me on the first day as it's wont to do (so, 300,000 steps in March)
Here's my stats
Age: 31
Height: 5'7"
Original SW: 242lb as of 01/02/2021
February End weight: 233.5 lb
March Progress:
1st: 232 (-1.5lb)
8th:
15th:
22nd:
29th:
Weight lost so far this month (-1.5)
GW for March: 226lb (-7.5lb)
Was curious what type of watch do you have. I have a Samsung and was trying to figure out how to link my watch to the fitnesspal. Wondering if you dont mind telling me how to do it?0 -
☘️We are now firmly into 2021! 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?
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5'8
SW: 265
CW:250
GW:165
I have yo-yo'ed my entire life and I'm finally ready to get serious about weight loss again as my husband and I are TTC. I've lost 15 pounds changing my diet in Feb, but I really want to rev up the working out and being active. After a year of working from home, my piriformis is finally starting to give me some trouble (chronic soreness no matter how much yoga I do) and I'm sure it is from inactivity. I used to walk to work and school before the pandemic and now I just walk to my desk in my living room. LOL.
☘️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?
Eating healthy shouldn't be a chore - find recipes that you love made with whole nutrient-dense foods. You eating healthy doesn't mean feeling hungry or deprived. You should feel satiated and energized by your food!
If any of you lovely ladies have ideas on how to incorporate more activity into my day please let me know! I have been going on walks in the morning along the beach. I love in-person yoga classes, but they are still hard to come by with our state rules. I hate cardio although God knows I need it - loathe dancing (yay for being raised Baptist, jk lol). Does anyone have resources for doing HIIT at home? What works best for you doing all your cardio at once in the morning/evening or doing small bursts of activity throughout the day?6 -
@RachelWeir10 If you can do video games and have access to a Nintendo Switch, the game Ring Fit Adventure is a really fun way to incorporate cardio and bodyweight/basic resistance strength exercise (it involves a Pilates ring, so there's some resistance, not a ton). I talked about it a bit back at the start of this thread. If you aren't already, consider adding some kind of resistance training to your activity - it does burn calories, not as much as cardio for sure but it's super important especially for women. It helps lower the risk of osteoporosis as we age. I can't stand the hamster wheel (treadmill), but walking outside is lovely, and when it's safe to get back into a gym I'm so looking forward to lifting again.3
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I'm a few days late.... but hopping on this train:
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H: 5'6
SW: 247
CW: 246.6
Wanting to lose 8lbs this month (that is with some water weight I am currently carrying. My non-bloated goal is 6lbs a month.)
Let's Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!9 -
Just recuperating from a sprained ankle. Wasn't able to walk or snowshoe for a week. I walked today for the first time, very slowly but got up to 1.5 miles. What a difference in how I feel. Great to get back to it.
So I'm looking forward to get back on track exercise wise for March and drop 3-4 lbs.
SW 265
CW 253
End of March weight goal 249-250
When I accomplish this I will set a new mini goal for April.
Wishing you all well.
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Just a quick note to say had much I love reading all the updates from all you awesome ladies, it really makes my day. I had planned to respond to a few but it’s 9:30pm here and I’m knackered and already in bed so I’ll save it for another time. But wanted to at least tell you guys you are fabulous! Have great days all.7
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Hello everyone!
I was on myfitnesspal years ago and went from 250 to 170. I was in college fulltime, had an unpaid fulltime internship required for my degree and found out I was pregnant. Here I am years later a single mom with an amazing almost 4 year old son and a job I love in the medical field!
The problem you ask? I let myself go. I stepped on the scale Monday and it said 227! I swore when i lost the weight the first time i would never weight 200+ again. Redownload this app to help keep me accountable and purchased a cyclace bike to ride in the mornings.
The one thing I was to accomplish this month is to stop beating myself up for regaining almost all the weight I lost. I'm not perfect, no one is.
Current stats
Age: 31
Height: 5'10
SW: 227
CW: 225.5
GW: 170
Goal for March: Ride my exercise bike 5 mornings a week every week!8 -
@Kaken21 Don't beat yourself up. I did the same. I lost 80lbs several years ago using MFP and gained back about 98% of it. The good news is, I know I can do it again, and I know what to do to keep it off. We've got this!!
@rew2021 I was not raised Baptist (Church of God), but I don't dance either. Actually, I would love to, but I have no rhythm. Ha, ha, ha. Once you find a cardio you like, it'll be easier. I use YouTube to inspire me for exercise ideas.
@pungshe1 Welcome.You're practically my twin as far as your stats. When I weighed myself in Jan, I was 219 plus some ounces and I'm 5'3 1/2, but I round up. 😁 I weigh-in on Fridays and will see where I am in the morning.
I wish I could comment on everyone's post, but this thread is getting filled with women on a mission, and I love it. Keep pushing ladies!!!!0 -
I've sort of picked up the diet again, now that I feel better and the household stress has settled way down. But I now know I can maintain very well. So that's good to know!
Have started working out again, very low reps, very low weight, every single day, because that's what works with exercise intolerance. I have to just work until the muscle begins to feel a touch of fatigue and then stop. Over time, where that point is will slowly decrease, and I can go from five reps to eight, from eight to ten, from ten to fifteen, and then add five more pounds, and so on.7 -
@rew2021 - incorporating exercise when you work f/t can be a challenge! Especially if you aren't quite ready to join a gym. I have a really busy job where I meet with clients (video conference) all day long. It's hard to fit in exercise. When I started out, I would take advantage of any little break that I had between meetings - even it if was just 5 minutes and walk around our office park outside - even when the weather was crappy. Those little 5 minute jaunts add up and they help clear your mind between one meeting and the next. I called them my "zen walks". Even if you don't have a natural break like time between meetings, you could calendar them into your day, scheduling 10 minutes at the top of every 2 hours to walk around the block. Its a great way to incorporate a clarity break and you might find you are more efficient when you return to your desk (or spot on the couch, since that's where a lot of us work today!)
Another thing I do to get more activity outside of formal exercise is to do chores as inefficiently as possible. So, if I am clearing the dining table, putting away laundry or picking up stuff around the house, I'll move one item at a time - walk my plate to the sink, then go back for the silverware, etc. I make it a game to see how many steps I can milk out of a simple chore. It's kind of the opposite of how you think about doing things, but it's a good way to get to your step goal!6 -
@speyerj What an ingenious way to get more steps!!! I'm always trying to be efficient when it comes to chores, but I just might have to think of it differently now... especially on my rest days. Thanks.1
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Hi ladies! Let's get ready to kick March's 🍑
Name:Sam
Age: 24
Height: 5'10"
SW(my heaviest ever): 346.6
SW(as of 2021): 316.6
GW(1st goal): 250
UGW(for now atleast):see my lowest weight again of 220
1/1/21- 316.6
2/1/21-308.4
3/1/21-302
CW-299.8
I haven't seen 2 on the scale in probably a year! I finished Liift4 in February and have bow started mbf and am excited to see where that program takes me. I am definitely sweating a lot 😅. I'm just sticking to being consistent and not letting anything derail me. January and February had their trials but when I stay consistent with my nutrition I see results AND most importantly I FEEL better!12 -
@SammyKlingler You go girl!! You're kicking booty and taking names. Keep it up because it's working.1
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Happy Friday!!
SW (Jan 2021): 219.6
HT: 5'4
Age: Almost 48
Friday Weigh-in
Mar 5: 203 - Down 1.4lbs
Thoughts: I felt great this week. YouTube can be so inspiring when it comes to meal ideas. I was able to consume more fruits and veggies and ate a lot healthier... when time allowed.
Breakfast/lunch were challenging this week with my schedule, and my goal is to work on that next week. 3 -
It's Friday, it's payday, it's my dad's 60th birthday, but most importantly, it's weigh-in day!
Age: 29
Height: 5'3"
Original SW: 252.8 lb as of 11/13/2020
Month SW: 239.8 lb as of 2/26/2021
Weigh-in Progress:
3/5: 239.2
3/12:
3/19:
3/26:
GW for March: 235 lb
GW for 2021: 196 lb
Ayyy! There we go, now the scale's moving again. I'm pretty pleased with this. I'm definitely going to burn more calories exercising this month than last month, too, so I think I'll get within spitting distance of my goal for this month, probably. I also took some measurements this morning:
Bust 52" (-1.5" since 1/30/21 - I'm less worried about this one, boobs gonna be how they do, but I am already pretty close to the top end of most plus-size bra lines, so it'd be cool if this would keep going down, just for my wallet's sake...)
Underbust 44" (no change)
Waist 44.5" (-2" since 1/30/21)
Hips 50.5" (-0.75" since 1/30/21)
Thighs 26" both (no change)
Neck 17.75" (-0.25" since 1/30/21)
Upper arms 16.5" both (no change)
I've known this about myself for a while, but every time I do take my measurements I'm astounded to once again see proof that, technically, on paper, I have an hourglass figure. My bust and hips are about the same and there's an 8-10" difference between them and my waist; it's just 15" bigger around (and considerably lumpier) than the classic "36-24-36." Like I said before I've always been big, so I really have no idea what these proportions look like below about 170lb. I've written the figures down in a little notepad I had floating around, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the pages. I guess I could tape them into my journal in my fitness tracker section, just to keep all of that information in one place.
I gotta say, much as I do like to sleep in (I'm awesome in bed, I can sleep for days), I am liking how much time I have in the mornings getting up at 6.9 -
Friday weigh in day! Here we go.
Age: 30 (almost 31!)
Height: 5’6”
SW (Feb 21): 222.1
Month SW: 212
Month GW: 201
UGW: 170
March 5: 210
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
I’m working on a low carb, low/no sugar meal plan because I find that gives me the best energy throughout the day. I’ve been trying to get at least 30 min of activity (HIIT or brisk walk) in 6 days/week and I’ve been drinking 3L of water/day for a month. This month my goal is to get to 3.5L. Overall, things are going ok - but what kills me is the time I need to spend meal planning and grocery shopping, especially on a busy work week - but I know the longer I do this, the more delicious recipes I will know that will fit my meal goals, so I’m working to see the long view.
I’m a little nervous this month because the weight came off pretty quickly in the first month so I’m steeling myself for when that downward motion stalls out. I’m pretty good at maintaining (maintained at my SW weight for 2.5 years before I committed to changing my lifestyle) so I’m hopeful that I can keep the weight off once I’ve lost it. I have low thyroid and PCOS, both of which make it harder to lose but I am committed to this journey!
Sending lots of love and encouragement your way ladies!6 -
Laughter_Girl wrote: »
Roughly 95% of the time, I eat a plant-based diet. Every now and again I may eat something sweet (maybe cake) that has eggs or milk, but that's rare. I am big on searching the web for recipes/ideas, which is working well. I'm trying to incorporate more vegetables and eat healthier overall. I will send you a friend request to share my go-to recipes. Also, my hubby eats chicken, fish and turkey, and there are several of my dishes that he loves. I can relate to your dinner challenges.
I'd love some more plant based recipes as well. We are huge meat eaters (my husband is a hunter and my only rule is no sport/trophy hunting - we eat what you kill) but I need to cut way back on my fats and salts so... here I am. Cheese is my one non negotiable but trying to be very particular about when, which and how much I eat of that. We are fine with eggs and fish (both love all kinds of seafood). It IS hard to get him on board with just a plant meal - he's a good ol' southern boy and if the meal doesnt have a big piece of protein, he's kinda lost. Also, he hates mushrooms so...
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@goal06082021 I do agree. It's nice to see folks around the same. Helps to bounce off of
I normally take measurements on Fridays for my regular MFP weigh in so had most of these.
Neck = 14.5
BUST=43
WAIST=44
HIPS=48.5
ARMS=14.5
THIGHS=26
My friend that was gym reluctant had me setup the temp guest pass for my work gym that's close to her. She's ready to start going so I had unfroze the account. Have a schedule in my mind set to toggle between the 2 now. I'll do mostly cardio with her as she has PT on another day so she's getting her strength training that way. Still trying to keep things easy and not doing too much as I know in the past I overdid it and eventually burnt out. The other friends that go would make me burn out so I'm trying not to always do the same with them.
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sarah12277 wrote: »@goal06082021 Still trying to keep things easy and not doing too much as I know in the past I overdid it and eventually burnt out. The other friends that go would make me burn out so I'm trying not to always do the same with them.
that sounds like a smart approach, you have a good plan. Keep it up, consistency is more important at first than progress!!
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Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 254
End of January: 239.3
End of February: 235.6
3/5: 236.7 (+1.1) @#$!
March Goal: 230 or under
End of Year Goal: 190
UGW: 160-165
Well, it's only been 4 days since my last weigh in since I'm switching my day to Friday. I'm irritated that my weight is up despite staying within my calories and drinking more water (50-70 ounces) each day. Oh well, at some point there will be a whoosh and it will go away, just annoying. I feel like my shirts are fitting more loosely and I see a difference in the mirror so I'll just focus on that.
Have a great weekend, all!8 -
Menopause update...not that anyone's asking but I haven't found another place to talk about it so you all get to listen to me process this ish LOL
I'm about to turn 50 on the 17th. Hot flashes and night sweats came on with a vengeance about a month ago. Night sweats are the worst - I get about 30 a night and am exhausted and miserable. Being the producer that I am, I made an action list of 8 things that are supposed to help and I do at least 6 of these per day. Days that I hit 8/8 are a triumph!
1. Up and out*
2. Lift weights
3. 25g of fiber a day
4. Supplements (Vit C, Black Cobash, and a Women's Meno multi)
5. Thermo-regulating bedding
6. Meditation
7. Limit caffeine / sugar / alcohol
8. Skin maintenance
I'm happy to say that after about two weeks of 6 out of 8, something is working. Now I only have about 5-6 episodes a night and I feel much more rested. I'm still doing the other things that are to help me lose weight, like logging everything and bouts of cardio, but meno is my immediate emergency so I'm throwing lots of energy behind it. I do struggle with getting in my fiber but it was helpful to learn that avocados have TONS of fiber! I'm happily embracing the avo-a-day plan.
"Up and out" is the concept that 15 minutes of daylight first thing in the morning helps set your Circadian rhythm for the day and should lead to a better sleep. As someone who scrolls in bed in a dark room in the morning (terrible habit), this has really been a game changer. There have been a few days now where I don't even check it until I'm already at work.
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@wanderinglight - I DM'd you a couple of weeks ago about menopause.
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@wanderinglight, when I was turning 50, I was also in the process of losing weight. Estrogen and other hormones are stored in fat cells (one reason why being obese is can put you at higher risk for breast cancer). As you lose fat you are also losing stored estrogen which, if you are going through menopause, amplifies the symptoms, at least temporarily.
I had pretty bad night sweats too. They stop eventually. I did find I needed to use an estrogen cream. I've since switched to an estrogen ring - less messy, and no need to remember to apply it. Anyway, I'm glad you are finding a way to cope.0 -
Tianne
Started February 1
CW 215 pounds
GW 140
February was a big struggle
* Log food and calories daily
* Get walking 4 x week
* No sugar
* One day per week have one treat for weight loss efforts
This is it for now, happy to be here!3 -
Weigh in day.
Age 33
Height 167cm (5’5”)
SW 107.5kg (236.9lbs)
CW 98.5kg (217.2lbs)
GW for Mar 97.5kg (214.9lbs)
UGW 75kg (165lbs)
Loss for the week -1.1kg (2.4lbs)
Happy with this weeks progress. Yesterday I had a bit of a setback and gave in to some extra food. I ended up with instant regret as it made me feel really yucky. I guess it shows that my body is adjusting to my new way of life. I didn’t go over maintenance calories but I guess the choice of foods I had left me feeling icky.
I haven’t been doing to well with water intake this week so I need to pay more attention to that.2 -
@goal06082021 Congrats on the movement on the scale! I need to take my measurements (keep forgetting), and I definitely need to wake up earlier. I might try it next week. Maybe.
@girlinkaz Congrats! Hopefully, you will continue to lose without stalling.
@tianneclements March is going to be your month. You've got this!
@Tarzan37 Woohoo!! I'm celebrating your NSVs (non-scale victories). Sometimes the scale does not cooperate, but if your shirts are fitting loosely and YOU can notice changes in the mirror, you are definitely moving in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
@wanderinglight Glad you are noticing improvements with the flashes. I'm pre-menopausal and was having mini flashes, but they have since subsided at the moment. Insomnia is my latest problem. I can be sleeping soundly and wake up for no reason and can't get back to sleep. It's so frustrating. This morning I was wide awake at 2:40am. My alarm was set for 6:30am. 🙄😭😠 I'll have to see what natural remedies I can try.
Know that you're not alone... although that's probably not much comfort. Hang in there anyway!4 -
Spotteddingo wrote: »@wanderinglight - I DM'd you a couple of weeks ago about menopause.
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that! I don't see anything in my messages -- could you please resend?1 -
lindseydennison8 wrote: »WasteNotWench wrote: »Woo new thread! Happy March everyone!
I've decided I'm attempting 10,000 steps a day this month. We're only 4 days in but so far so good. Yesterday I left it so late and I did the whole 10,000 steps in go hahah GOSH my feet burned! It took an hour and 29 minutes if anyone is curious and was 4.38 miles according to my watch! It's going to be a struggle challenge this month, but I'm going to give it my best (walking workouts on youtube come in so handy when the weather is vile!). I'm going to give myself one day off if Shark Week destroys me on the first day as it's wont to do (so, 300,000 steps in March)
Here's my stats
Age: 31
Height: 5'7"
Original SW: 242lb as of 01/02/2021
February End weight: 233.5 lb
March Progress:
1st: 232 (-1.5lb)
8th:
15th:
22nd:
29th:
Weight lost so far this month (-1.5)
GW for March: 226lb (-7.5lb)
Was curious what type of watch do you have. I have a Samsung and was trying to figure out how to link my watch to the fitnesspal. Wondering if you dont mind telling me how to do it?
@lindseydennison8 I have a Garmin Vivoactive 4s! I love it
I'm not sure if they work differently but with mine on the Garmin app it allows you to link to MFP in settings (there's a calorie tracking bit and I go through there). You may also be able to do it through the MFP site - if you click on apps and scroll through maybe you will see your app there and just press connect? I have no idea how to do a Samsung specifically though - hope that somewhat helps 1 -
Hi! I hope it's okay that I'm jumping in here!
I'm Randi, 44 years old, and a mother of six plus one awesome son-in-law. We're currently living in Japan (US military) with 5 of our kiddos, but 3 of them will be flying from the nest within the next 6 months. I'm currently a SAHM and homeschooler.
Before I had my youngest (who is now 11), I was in love with fitness - even growing up. But my pregnancy with her was very difficult, and I gained way more weight than normal. Right after she was born, we joined the military, dramatically changing our lives. Having an active background, I was sure I just needed to get into my groove, and I would get back into shape, no problem. I would start to have success, but then be hit with a huge stressor - moves, taking care of a parent, taking care of a child with special needs, etc. - and all my health endeavors went out the window. I gained back all the weight I lost plus more. I went from needing to lose 40 lbs after my daughter's birth to now 100 lbs.
I'm not mad at myself or embarrassed to have other people see how badly I'd "let myself go" anymore. (I never considered myself vain or superficial before I started having those shaming thoughts. I'd certainly never thought them about other people!) I learned to stop hiding away. I learned to recognize that I have so much to offer as a person and none of it has to do with a number on a scale. It may sound odd, but I find myself grateful for these important lessons that I couldn't have learned if I hadn't struggled to lose weight.
But I am getting older, and I miss being active. I miss having strength and stamina. My youngest is ADHD, and she's an incredible kid. She said to me once that it makes her sad that I don't do fun things with her (like riding bikes, jumping on the trampolines, playing sports, etc.), and that gutted me. Because my older kids had that mom when they were young. I want to be that mom to her before she gets too old to want to play with me.
I started in the beginning of February, and I'm down 10 lbs so far. I weigh in on Mondays and update my measurements once a month.
Age: 44
Height: 5'4
SW: 242.4 (1/25/21)
CW: 232.1 (3/1/21)
3/8:
3/15:
3/22:
3/29:
March GW: 228 lbs
Goals for this month are to keep doing what I'm doing: tracking calories and working out. The active part is really easy for me to jump into if I'm being honest. It's taken me a bit to find the sweet spot for my caloric intake, but I think I've found what works for me.
Thanks for letting me crash the party! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!!13
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