Women 200lb+, Let's Shine This September!!!
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Hello!
I had to do some maths to work out my weight in lb (I work in st/lb). I’ve started and stopped a million times, but after finally making friends that I can go out with and getting a new puppy, I’m properly motivated to lose the weight and start feeling and looking good again!
Height: 5'4”
Age: 28
SW: 271.2 lb (16/09/2021)
CW: 264 lb (20/09/2021)
GW for September: 260 lb
GW for 2021: 200 lb is the dream, but to try and be healthy I’m aiming for 220 lb
UGW: 140 lb (by whenever it happens!)
I’m based in the UK, but I’m happy to be friends with anyone! 🙏🏻8 -
SW (7/23): 300
8/30: 290.6
9/6: 289.4
9/13: 287.2
9/20: 287 (-0.2 for the week and -13 total)
GW for September: 283-285
I am shocked I had a loss at all this week - TOM arrived late last week and my weight shot up with it. It's finally starting to return to normal. Hoping for some additional losses this week.4 -
48 yo 5’3”
9/1 196.4 Sept goal 192.4
9/8 197.6 (with cycle water weight this is actually still great!)
9/15 196.6
9/20 194.6
9/29
When I raised my calorie level from 1200 to 1340 I can tell as I am definitely not losing as fast. I may just put the goal at 3 lbs a month just to be safe. As long as I am losing something and not gaining, that is really what I am going for. However, I have increased my movement. Hopefully that will help make up for it.
The Doctor wants to find out “why I have dementia”. So I guess I have dementia? The Dr. said it doesn’t have anything to do with my losing weight. He feels like I am being very sensible in the losing weight department. He is starting with a full blood panel. He has 2 plans after that if the blood panel doesn’t show anything significant. So I guess I will keep tracking until “the fog” takes me away. This has been some year, first the cancer and now this. I feel really bad for my hubby of 26 years. His parents are both at “severe dementia”. I can tell that my health and theirs is absolutely stressing him out. I swing between crying and being apathetic. I do like plans though, so I am sticking to the plan! Also, I have bumped up the number of rosaries I do - a true lifesaver really.
Adding the MCT oil has helped a bunch with the constant mental fog, but I have had to swap out carbs for fat - I feel like this is a bonus jeopardy round of weight loss. As in, I have only previously really concerned myself with calories. I have never bothered with my macros per se. But I cannot get the MCT, grass fed beef, avocado to fit in with a 60% carb 20% oil 20% protein diet. And since the oil helps the fog significantly, this is kind of my only option. I see that others have done this, like diabetics etc. It is just weird because I have never had problems with my A1C or carbs before. So the macros are looking weird at 30% carb 50% oil and 20% protein. It is difficult to be so outside what I consider a normal looking diet, but it is for my brain. I guess I am supremely fortunate I have zero symptoms of heart disease, because I don’t even know what I would do then - choose between heart health or brain health? Horrible choice.
@sandielewis2001 Keep at it, hoping for onederland for you!!
@Deanner03 Glad you were able to stop playing tag with that pound!!
@goal06082021 Thank you for the recipes. Also, the poor guy who took out the spider webs for you, “Thanks random guy!!”
@wanderinglight Wonderful loss! Maybe it was one of those whoosh moments, they do happen.
@girlinkaz You look wonderful! It is awesome that you are at maintenance!! Way to keep at it!!
@pippajlea Welcome! A puppy is a great motivator!
Ladies ya'll are slaying September, keep at it! It ain't over till it's over!!9 -
@justanotherloser007 oh my goodness, did you piss off a witch somewhere or something? I can't imagine what you're going through. I don't remember where in the world you said you are, if you ever shared, and this is maybe a super long shot but if dementia IS what's going on...were you anywhere near Ground Zero immediately after 9/11, like the actual day back in 2001, by any chance? There are a number of people, mainly first responders who worked in the immediate aftermath, that are now showing up with dementia-like symptoms in their forties and fifties.2
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I am in Houston, Tx and was here for 9/11. I wonder if the toxins of 9/11 played a part in their dementia? Or if it was just the whole trauma of it all? Huh, I didn't know that. For me, maybe a contributing factor was the seizures that began in my 30's, or my thyroid going AWOL when I was 21. Brains are sensitive creatures, and seizures are the reason I haven't been able to drive for the past few years. They aren't real bad, but every time I would "wake up" face planted on the floor I would wonder how my brain was doing. Also, t-3's evidently have a part to play. And once my thyroid went out, I have never got that stupid thing to work right. I am pretty sure that is why I never conceived. I think the "stick to the plan" thing is a coping mechanism. At this point I will take it. I just need to never, ever multi-task and constantly remind myself what I am doing.
Thank you very much for responding @goal06082021. I don't even know who to talk to about these things. Most of my friends are so distressed they do that "thing". The thing where they freak out and don't want to talk because they don't know what to say. Only my much older friends 75yo+ are even willing to talk to me a little. I guess, they have a bit of experience with it.7 -
Hello, I don't think I've posted here before. My goal is to get to the 200s by the end of the month. 10 days left....it has been a very slow process but I have 3 pounds to go. FOCUS!8
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@justanotherloser007
I don't have Dementia, but I can feel for you because I suffer from Brain Fog brought about from the Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have locked my keys in my car or forgotten them so many times that now when I leave the house I have to wear them around my neck. I also lock myself out of the house quite often forgetting my keys. We have hidden house keys outside for me, but then I forget where they are. I forget things a lot. It's a terrible feeling, I constantly have to double check things. I'm sorry that you have Dementia, but I'm hoping its the reversible kind, that would be a Blessing.
Your doing great by the way with a 2 pound loss
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Hi, I've been reading posts in this group for a long time and, in the past, I actually wrote several posts that magically disappeared before I posted, so I took that as a sign
and didn't try again until today. So many of you long-time posters have given me hope as I watch you lose a pound or two a week and after awhile, there you are...down 20-30-100+ pounds. You are so patient and persistent! You are all very inspiring. So much so, that I decided to jump in and start watching my numbers go down, too. I gained the pandemic 15 in the past year and am stuck there now. I lost 25 in 2013 and kept it off until the summer of 2020 when I had to cancel 3 major trips, couldn't see my grandkids up close for almost a year, and quit all of my social groups. I didn't respond well, obviously! Excuses, excuses...I'm done with that. I have learned from you that this losing game isn't an overnighter but takes weeks, months, and even years one pound at a time. Apparently accountability is a key component and I'm ready for it. So... thank you for being here!
Age 70 in June
Height: 5'1 (plus a little more
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SW/CW: 240 (9/20/21)
GW for Sept: 237
GW for 2021: 222
First Wonderland, then I'll figure out an UG.
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Hey @jeepkat1 we can be the Fog Sisters!! If I could remember more of the movie "The Fog" I would quote it here lols. Go @Nebslp, you can do this! I am personally tortoising this journey! I may be going slow, but I am getting there. I had a long way to go and now I have less long to go (started out with about 150 to lose now have 67 to go) . I am looking forward to maintenance, and some lucky ladies are already there! Someday, if I live long enough, I will be there too. 1 year to go plus a few months. Depending on how that last bit goes, and how aggressive I get at the end. I always hated sprinting, but I might make an exception when January 2023 rolls around. We do have some rabbits around here, and I wish them super extra success too!3
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@justanotherloser007 Thanks for the encouragement. It's less lonely when you know you're working with others who understand the struggle. You are doing amazing with your weight loss!!! You'll reach your goal.
@pdd1216 I'm working on losing 3 pounds by the end of September just like you. I think we've got this!!!
I need to start working out again. I feel SO old! I quit lifting weights and even walking regularly a year ago so it's time to make it a regular part of my day again. Age has never defined me and I've always felt that it was just a number until this 15 pounds and lack of activity got me down this year. My grandkids used to tell me I wasn't old because I could do so many things with them and it's time to bring that back. Hopefully I'll be able to travel again soon so I have to be able to lift that luggage and climb those hills. I know I can turn things around again though. It's a matter of will...and no EXcuses! I thank you in advance for letting me share and keeping me accountable.3 -
Woah, time got away from me here. My last weigh in was on the 15th. I weighed 220.8 lbs. On the 8th, I weighed 221.1. Hope I lose more this week!3
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Good morning girls. How's everyone doing?
I've had my birthday celebrations and I'm back on it and excited. I have a 12 week challenge I'm doing, ends at the end of December. Can't wait to see the results!
SW: 257.8
UGW: 165
Sept 16: 257.8
Sept 19: 253.8
Sept 20: 253.42 -
I’m back! I thought I could do this on my own but I was wrong. I’m glad to have found this group again! 🙂 As of this morning, I still have 149 pounds to lose to meet me long-term goal.6
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Hi I’m 61 and 5’4”.
Original starting weight: 245.0
September Start Weight: 211.4 (8/31/21)
September Goal Weight: 208.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
Sept 1: 211.4
Sept 7: 210.4
Sept 14: 209.2
Sept 21: 206.2
Sept 28:
We got a new kitten 3 day's ago, he was dropped off in our neighborhood and found his way to our yard. Hub was feeding him and asked me if I wanted to see the kitten, of course I said yes. OMG he's so adorable! His tail is really fluffy. He's a long hair Tabby Cat black and gray. My husband named him Mr. Snicket (yes it's Snicket) He has an appointment with our vet this coming Saturday. He spends most of his time out on the upper deck where all the cat trees are. He comes in the house a few times a day. Our other cats are growling and running from him. Today he came in the house and he didn't growl at anybody. It will take time, but he will fit in eventually. I'm so happy we found him, there are lots of Coyote's here and they like to eat outdoor animals.
I am amazed that I lost weight this week. I eat a lot, sometimes my lunch is too much and I save part of it for later. But then again its mostly squash and mushrooms with sauce and some shrimp and parmesan cheese. I had to spend 2 day's losing the water weight from the low salt seasoning I was craving.
@justanotherloser007 I would be happy to be Fog Sisters!! I actually play an on-line game to help me with my memory. It does help a lot. Plus we have themed building contests and I have to remember all of my inventory so I can build awesome rooms. I've won first place the last 18 contests and we only have 4 contests a year. Halloween is starting this week. I have no idea what I will build. I got organized last year so its easier to find things. I've also found that getting rid of the clutter / organizing in the house (which I'm working on slowly) also helps. The less stuff I have the less I have to remember.
Everybody is doing amazing this month. We will reach our goal weight eventually, 1 pound at a time. Just keep tracking and don't give up!6 -
stormdancer4 wrote: »Height 5'8''
Age 58
SW 401 5/5/20
SEPT 21 294.5
SEPT 8 21 290
CW 288 16/9/21
SEPT GOAL 278
UGW 180
you've come SO FAR!! Go you!!4 -
Age: 51
Height: 5'
SW: 266.6 (1/4/2021)
CW: 239.4 (9/1/2021)
9/5: 241.8
9/12: 237.1
9/19: 236.3
9/26
GW for September: 234
GW for 2021: 215
GW for October 2022 because that's my focus: 165
Things are going better. I just need to stay on target. Keep making it easy to make the right choices.
(checking in late because I don't really know why I didn't check in Sunday. Or the Sunday before.)5 -
@roz0810 what kind of challenge are you doing if you don’t mind me asking? Doing challenges is what got me working out regularly and walking more steps. I’m not doing any right now though.2
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September Challenge Weigh In Day
Age 26
Height 5'10"
SW 246.9 on 7/13/2021
CW 234.8
GW for September: 228
GW for end of 2021: 205
UGW 180
9/1: 235.1
9/8: 233.5 (-1.6 pounds)
9/15: 232.7 (-0.8 pounds)
9/21: 230.4 (-2.3 pounds)
9/30:
Total month loss: 4.7 pounds
Weighed in a day early this week. Did a lot of weight/resistance training today and had too much sodium, so much water retention is going to be high tomorrow.
Victory for the week: Did 11 inclined pushups at the mid thigh level. That's one off from my September goal! Going to see if I can get to between 12 and 15 before the end of the month now. Plans to time my 1.5 mile on Thursday, but I'm going to need a "rest" day in between. (Still going to get my 10k steps, though. The puppy will make sure of that.)6 -
@jazzadesigns hey, it's just a challenge/thread I made myself on MFP, it's called Sept-Dec challange. I find it helps me keep focused and stick to my goals more 1
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OK, MFP Fam, I'm biting the bullet here and coming back.
I haven't done my food diary or logged my weight in 7 weeks, and I just checked and my last check-in here was July 30th.
So I'm here but I'm struggling to get back into my weight loss groove after losing 45# March-July.
Here's what happened:
Early August was the family vacation "down the shore" and a house guest the week after.
I did well on the vacation, weight wise. Only gained .7# over the week, which I was OK with, given all the temptations and daily frozen cocktails my uncle would whip up. But the houseguest - that was another story. Lots of eating out. And wine.
In addition to not measuring and not doing my food diary, I've totally stopped with my long dog walks in the evening - no energy!
The weight didn't pile on, but the habits got *really* bad, and my carb/sugar cravings came back with a vengeance.
Also, my sleep patterns got disturbed, and I wasn't consistent with my thyroid medication (not eating for 1-2 hours either side is a PITA!).
Now it's been almost 2 months, and I'm fighting to get back . I am *mostly* back on plan in terms of food, except the late-night snack. Still working on beating that particular devil. Being consistent with meds, sleep pattern still an issue. No exercise - I keep using work as an excuse.
Today I got on the scale for the first time in weeks. The news wasn't BAD-bad - I'm actually down a little. I attribute this to the good things I've learned on MFP: what normal portions look like, and good substitutions. But I just want to get back to all the good habits I had. I guess I will follow my previous advice to others and change 1 thing at a time. Wish me luck!
Age 59
Height 5'6.5"
SW: 278 (March 2021)
CW: 231.7
GW for September: into the 220s
GW for 2021: previously was get to Onederland by NYE, but I may now need to re-evaluate....
FGW: 150 (will then re-evaluate)
7/30 234.3 (last check-in here)
8/7 232.0 (1st day of vacay)
8/15 232.7 (day after vacay)
9/22 231.7
Total loss since last MFP log-in: 0.3 pounds
Total loss so far: 46.3 pounds
Accountability (re-)starts NOW! 10
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