Women 200lb+, Let's Amaze Ourselves This April!!!

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  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    SW (Jan 2021): 219.6
    HT: 5'4
    Age: 48

    Friday Weigh-in
    April 2: 196.2 - Down .8lbs
    April 9: 197.4 - Up 1.2

    Thoughts: Overall, I had a good week. I moved a little more, and I ate slightly healthier than usual. Since I didn't log my meals for the week and didn't have much of an appetite, I believe I didn't eat enough. Plus, it's that wonderful TOM, and I was bloated. I'll knock it out of the park with the scale next week.

    Hope everyone is still lazer focused on your goals!
  • kelMee2
    kelMee2 Posts: 203 Member
    Hi everyone
    So this week I decided it was time to get back on the exercise bike and decided that I would aim for at least 5km each day. Some days I've done 15km and some 7.5 km but I make sure I'm working up a sweat. I'm trying to eat more of my calories too because the scale only seems to move for me when I eat more which sounds silly but I only see a drop when I'm eating more so my aim for this week is to eat my allocated calories and some of my exercise calories and see if that makes much difference. Its nice to see all your goals and mini goals and everyone working towards them, it really makes a difference knowing we're all aiming for the same thing and trying to stay accountable to see that weight loss.
    Sw 220lbs (08.03.21)
    April Sw 209.8
    Cw 208.4
  • girlinkaz
    girlinkaz Posts: 90 Member
    @speyerj Thanks for the advice! And thanks for consistently sharing your story. It’s so inspiring and gives me a clear picture of where I want to be a year from now!
  • jazzadesigns
    jazzadesigns Posts: 476 Member
    Age: 52
    Height: 5'7”
    SW: 257.8 (Jan 14, 2021)
    April SW: 235.0
    GW for April: 231
    Ultimate GW: 170

    I usually weigh in on Saturdays, but weighed yesterday for another challenge.

    Apr 1: 235.0
    Apr 10: 236.6
    Apr 17:
    Apr 24:
    Apr 30:

    I’m a little bummed that I went up. I started a daily squat challenge on 4/1 with a friend on MFP. Today’s the first I’ve weighed since then. So maybe the exercise difference is the reason??

    I am loving my new fitbit. Especially the steps per hour reminder. The highest steps I’ve had so far is 9,100 and my average is probably around 7,000. At work I sit at my desk for 8 hours every day so it’s hard. So my goal is to try to get to 10,000 steps.
  • trinati2001
    trinati2001 Posts: 262 Member
    @jazzadesigns do you have a scale that also measures body fat? That is another way to do a quick check to see if a weight gain is related to muscle weight (slight decrease in body fat %). Also I've read that when building muscles you also get inflammation which mean more water retention.... So if you have been sore from the squats it could be that as well.
  • kristenannefenton
    kristenannefenton Posts: 1 Member
    Age: 40
    Height: 5’”
    SW 274.4 (March 21, 2021)
    April SW 266.6
    April GW 256.6
    UGW 165ish

    I did this once before (lost 70 lbs in about 6 months and maintained for 18 months) but then I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I kind of gave up believing I couldn't be healthy if I had a chronic disease so why bother. I really struggle with food because of my Crohn's and because I have terrible sensory/texture issues with food. Starting over again, my goals are modest---I just want to stick to it, regardless of how long the journey takes. I'm hoping to lose weight and get fit so I can play with my kids without feeling like I'm going to collapse!
  • jazzadesigns
    jazzadesigns Posts: 476 Member
    @trinati2001 no I have a regular scale. I think I may get a new one. I thought it might be water retention too. I guess it doesn’t matter as I’m in this for the long haul. Thank you! 🙂
  • Spotteddingo
    Spotteddingo Posts: 95 Member
    @uyister
    That is a lot of stress! Good job on your exams and drop. Please stay safe!!
  • VickyEltonGreen
    VickyEltonGreen Posts: 116 Member
    @uyester

    Sending thoughts and prayers your way in St Vincent .
  • ladychr0nic
    ladychr0nic Posts: 127 Member
    @uyester
    Yikes!! Volcanoes are no joke! Also, good luck with your exams :)

    It's been such a great day. Ended the day off with some sushi, which was delicious and stayed within my calories. Went for a big walk with the hubby, and then I tested my new bike out for a little spin. I got the bike of craigslist, and then ordered a new seat for it. It was so great! I'm definitely out of shape though, and need to build my stamina. But it's definitely a nice form of exercise! Had a massive fire in our backyard, burned a lot of debris that fell from a storm. Felt very productive.

    I hope everyone had a good Saturday!
  • speyerj
    speyerj Posts: 1,369 Member
    @uyester, stay safe! Thinking of you and all your neighbors on St. Vincent. Keep us updated on how things are going.
  • speyerj
    speyerj Posts: 1,369 Member
    Name: Jane
    Age: 55
    Height: 5' 9"
    SW: 286.5 (6/3/19)
    GW: 155

    Weight tracking:
    Apr 1: 160.6
    Apr 3: 159.0 😍
    Apr 10: 162.1 😮
    Apr 17:
    Apr 24:
    Apr 30:

    Fitness goals:
    Obtain average 7 day weight of 158 by end of month - Not on track this week
    Weigh daily: 7/7
    Log food consistently: 7/7
    Run or Row every day: 7/7
    10,000 steps/day: 7/7
    45 Zone Minutes/day: 7/7
    Miles ran MTD: 24.85
    Miles ran YTD: 262.98

    Well, isn't that life for you? You make a decision to try to intentionally lose weight and instead you gain? I know it's water. It's just kind of ironic - was losing when I wasn't trying, gaining when I am trying to lose. But I really did have a good week otherwise. Fewer miles run this week than usual - I got in 3 days of rowing and it was a rest week after the race, so no days with high mileage. But still got in plenty of exercise. I made Peanut Butter cookies for the Pot Luck in the Park this week - and only kept 4 behind for my husband and myself, so less chance of over indulging.
  • trinati2001
    trinati2001 Posts: 262 Member
    @uyester I'll be thinking about you!! I hope you and your neighbors stay safe. I live in California with the wildfires the last couple of years it has been bad. I can empathize what you are going through (sort of.... nothing is the same as a giant rock that could barf an ocean full of lava)
  • 10alliemarie
    10alliemarie Posts: 66 Member
    April 2021 stats
    34 years old
    Height: 5'6"
    Month SW (4/1/2021): 239.5 lbs
    Goal weight: 199 lbs
    Weigh-in day: Everyday
    4/8: 238.8lbs
    4/12: 239.6


    So far the weight isn't coming off. I need to track better and exercise. I have made some changes though. I am starting to remember to take my vitamins and I am drinking more water. Last week I finally dusted off my fitbit.

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