Shrinking Assets Team Chat - OCTOBER 2021
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@chublet25 Here's another informative thread: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10809632/loose-skin-50lbs-loss-at-60-4-years-maintenance
@PatriceFitnessPal Thank you for sharing your journey. That's what I love about MFP. You are so supportive as we work through challenges and figuring out how to improve our lives!!2 -
Weigh ins posted to here….
How is everyone doing this week? Staying away from the candy jars?1 -
Weigh In Wednesday
KittyInBoots17:
PW:237.2
CW:237.6
-Sigh- I really actually expected a loss this week. Just hovering around the same.4 -
@chublet25
I am really glad you posted this because it can be awkward to talk about! While I didn't reach my goal weight, when I started out here back in 2015 I looked forward to looking much better on top of feeling better overall. I got down to 188ish at one point - and I was disappointed - because I still had trouble spots that I seriously thought would go away by then. I also did NOT drop a size. I was always an XL no matter what I did. This is part of the reason I regained, I'm pretty sure... I just expected being able to fit into my old winter coat and such that I used to fit. Hard to believe I once did. I am always thinking how much does it take to drop one size? Just one? Now I have to re-lose and get back there and keep losing to find out. Frustrating, but never give up!3 -
How is everyone doing this week? Staying away from the candy jars?
LOL no. So much chocolate going down, and today was one of those days when the hunger never stops.
I had another checkup at the maternity clinic today (they’re weekly now) and it seems that I consistently fluctuate between gaining a LOT and maintaining every other checkup. My total gain is now about 42lbs until date, and I can’t wait for that to start coming off. Baby was estimated about 7lbs today, and at 0.5 pound growth per week I’m hoping she’ll come out soon.
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@PatriceFitnessPal
Wow, what a wonderful, thoughtful, inspiring reply! I cannot thank you enough for going to so much trouble and effort!
It made me feel a lot better by many of the things that you admitted to feeling about yourself. I too feel as though I am really just STARTING. I don't know what to call the weight I lost before - preamble (ha) to the main event perhaps. I suppose the toughest part is still ahead, these last 20 (or possibly 25) pounds. But I feel that I am up to it.
I have lost weight before but not kept it off (obviously). But something's different this time around. One day I just decided to go for it and I am totally determined. This time has a finality about it. I am done messing around.
Also, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that 20-25 pounds is still a fair amount of weight to lose, and it's now smeared around a smaller body, so it's going to be spread thicker than that first 25 pounds I lost (I started at 225). It's simple geometry! That first 25 pounds was honestly not even noticeable amongst all of its fat little friends. I know that this isn't the case for some people. I read about some people who notice a difference in their appearance straight away, and other people notice it too. I think I just slowly got smaller all over at the same rate so I was left wondering if my scales were just messing with my mind.
I do admire people who rock whatever weight they are, but being overweight just made me feel ashamed and I realize that that is unhealthy of me and I truly envy those of you who are confident about yourselves. And I am still too embarrassed to jog in front of anybody. But when I see people my weight or more jogging, I mentally cheer them on. I just assume people would laugh at me. Fat me dressed very conservatively, and I hid in my clothes. When I see anybody, regardless of their weight, wearing awesome striking clothes, I just admire them. And probably others do this too. But even now, just tucking my shirt in is pretty wild for me!
I hit the healthy weight borderline at 149.5 (I'm 146 now) so that was a happy happy milestone. I also think that I look older than I looked when I started - but at least I have cheekbones now and fewer chins!
And I really didn't think that I'd look great at the end, just SLIMMER and in better shape. I mean it's still me! I'm not expecting a miracle, not at 66 years of age! And I'm ok with that.
Thank you again, so much for such a wonderful caring reply. I am really touched and you have helped me so much and given me a lot to think about.
Pat
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Wtbarunner
Wednesday
PW 242.5
CW 242.54 -
PatriceFitnessPal
Weigh-in Day: Thursday
PW: 124.2
CW: 123.9
SW: 168
Goal: Maintain weight at 125-130 pounds, while building muscle and improving nutrition.
Thanks so much for all the encouragement and kind words. 💗💕💗 Best wishes to everyone!4 -
@chublet/ Pat, I agree that it’s inspiring to see people of all shapes and sizes wearing striking outfits. I only seem to shop on vacation or when buying a gift for someone else so I never get past shopping for the basics. Let’s all go wild this week … by tuck in our shirts! 😂🤣😂
Thanks for the laughs, vivid images and lovely messages of support! You are so honest and your willingness to pose vulnerable questions helps us all learn and grow. Thank you for the wonderful and inspiring contributions to the Shrinking Assets!4 -
thetigers
Tuesday
150.5
146.5
I'm really pleased with this weeks loss but I'm really bad at consistency so that's my aim for this week.
I've had a stressful week as I do a lot of care for my elderly mum and she's had a difficult time healthwise so I haven't had time or energy to overeat so going to keep the focus on my eating but also to find time for myself. I do enjoy gardening, particularly growing plants from seed so going to get out and tidy the garden at the weekend and do some seed sowing for my hardy annuals - besides it's hard to snaffle with muddy hands!
Hope everyone's had a great week.6 -
KittyInBoots17 wrote: »@chublet25
I am really glad you posted this because it can be awkward to talk about! While I didn't reach my goal weight, when I started out here back in 2015 I looked forward to looking much better on top of feeling better overall. I got down to 188ish at one point - and I was disappointed - because I still had trouble spots that I seriously thought would go away by then. I also did NOT drop a size. I was always an XL no matter what I did. This is part of the reason I regained, I'm pretty sure... I just expected being able to fit into my old winter coat and such that I used to fit. Hard to believe I once did. I am always thinking how much does it take to drop one size? Just one? Now I have to re-lose and get back there and keep losing to find out. Frustrating, but never give up!
Oh that's comforting to know! I kept reading about people dropping sizes, and I'm here thinking "crap, some size L tops are still TOO TIGHT, 79 pounds later. Am I a freak or what???" It was very discouraging!
I have finally gone from size 18 to size 12 pants and those size 12s need a belt. Honestly, I was pretty disappointed in my appearance all the way along. There appeared to be very little improvement until maybe just lately. I think I am finally starting to look better. I suspect that many of us are just too critical of ourselves. When will I stop thinking of myself as being fat, i wonder? I probably need to have my head examined (literally!)
But thank you eveybody for sharing your stories! I live alone, without much of a support system, so I appreciate your replies more than you know.
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thetigers
Tuesday
150.5
146.5
I'm really pleased with this weeks loss but I'm really bad at consistency so that's my aim for this week.
I've had a stressful week as I do a lot of care for my elderly mum and she's had a difficult time healthwise so I haven't had time or energy to overeat so going to keep the focus on my eating but also to find time for myself. I do enjoy gardening, particularly growing plants from seed so going to get out and tidy the garden at the weekend and do some seed sowing for my hardy annuals - besides it's hard to snaffle with muddy hands!
Hope everyone's had a great week.
WOW! AWESOME LOSS!!! Good for you!
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Peachplace
Pw 231.5
Cw 230.5
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UserName: Angelic843
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 371.6
CW (Current Weight): 370.8
This week’s loss: 0.8
Total LTD (Loss to Date): 51.4
Quick About Me: (Since I didn’t have time the other day)
I am 41 and I live in south central Pennsylvania (5 minutes from the Maryland line) with my husband, 12 year old step-son, our 3 cats, and 2 dogs. I teach elementary music and I am the President of my county’s education association; both of which keep me quite busy this time of year.
Weight-wise, I have been overweight/obese my whole life. I have made many attempts at weight loss over the years. Twice I managed to lose 50lbs, once in my early 20s and again in 2016/2017. In 2018 I met my husband and slowly gained my weight back again.
Then in 2020 gained an extra 19 pounds on top of that during COVID hitting my all time high a year ago.
I seem to have an unfortunate pattern of letting life transitions distract me from my goals.
It is never intentional, just a thousand “little quits” here and there that lead to weight regain and complete abandonment of my healthy habits.
This time I am determined to break that cycle. And I can see progress in that area because I have had many set backs over the past year, but I haven’t quit!!! Weight loss happens much slower and is trickier after 40 (so any of young adults out there reading this…do.it. now.)
I don't find time to post nearly as often as I'd like too...but I will try to pop in this weekend.
Be well everyone.
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Anniesquats100
Friday
Pw 169.7
Cw 167.9
Yay!8 -
Cre804
Friday
PW 190.5
CW 193.0
Ugh. I deserve every one of those pounds. Too many bad choices this week. I must recommit to my plan and do better.7 -
Good morning everyone!!!!
Intro:
I am 36 years old. Mother of 3 teenagers which drive me up the wall but love sooooo much. Been with my high school sweetheart for 20 years and married for 17. I love nature, baking, reading, napping, spending time with my family, and strength training. (Love kettlebells!) Don't remember what month I joined this group but it has really kept me accountable and helped me not to give up. This group helps me push myself. Currently going to PT for a knee/ankle injury; can't exercise the way I want to. (Those kettlebells keep starring at me.
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PW: 275
CW: 274.4 (YAY ME!!!!)
Goal for October: To reach 270 lbs.
This week was my best week! Spent time with my mother last week. She's very observant. She looked at me and asked if I lost weight. This made me so happy. One of the therapists looked at me last week and said, "Did you lose some weight? You look like you lost some weight." Don't know which one made me happier. Oh, and I am now wearing a size 2XL leggings! (Down from a 3XL) My bat wings need to shrink a little bit more. The 2XL shirts fit well everywhere else but are a bit tight around the arms.
I see some people are using the Happy Scale app. This app is very motivating. I like how the goals are set up. It's not overwhelming. Guess I have to sit down and really go over it. All I do is punch my weight in, see what the next goal date is and go about my business. Don't pay attention to anything else.
Have a good day everyone!!!!!
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Jazzadesigns
Saturday
PW: 215.9
CW: 214.6 (-1.3)5 -
Wow I was late getting on the scale this week but I made it before the deadline woo woo
189pw
188cw
I will take it as a big win!! 2lbs a week until February 27 that is my bday!! I wanna be at my goal 150 by then!! This is a very realistic goal that I know I can accomplish!! Emotional stress will be there hardest to fight that *kitten* is a black belt!! But I am not gonna fight her head on gonna come in like an Apache and take her out while she sleeps!! I am doing this for me!! I will be 39 this year and I swear I will not struggle with weight in my 40s!!! I will be in maintenance and strong!! Thank you for the cranberry juice idea going shopping today and I will grab some devil juice and give it a whirl!! Y'all have a beautiful day!!!5 -
leni1us
Friday
PW: 149.6
CW: 149.0
Sorry, it's a bit late.5 -
angelic843 wrote: »UserName: Angelic843
I seem to have an unfortunate pattern of letting life transitions distract me from my goals.
It is never intentional, just a thousand “little quits” here and there that lead to weight regain and complete abandonment of my healthy habits.
This time I am determined to break that cycle. And I can see progress in that area because I have had many set backs over the past year, but I haven’t quit!!!
This resonates with me so much " a thousand little quits" - this has been me so so often but like us all here I'm not quitting! Congratulations on this week's loss and a metaphoric thousand more!3 -
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Beka3695
Saturday
PW: 184.4
CW: 178.4
This loss was not done in a healthy way. I have been dealing with some emotional garbage and it manifested in loss of appetite.
I will likely show a gain next week if my appetite returns.9 -
A couple months ago I shared with y’all that I have been struggling with my sobriety.
I was sober for a year just by my own willpower. I picked up a drink again and didn’t sit it down for 4 months! I finally asked for help and started going to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Today, I received my 60 day coin. I am proud of my sobriety. I am proud of the growth I have made. I am proud of ME!12 -
It has been a while since I posted a progress pic. Before was about 242… second pic was this morning.10 -
The Results are In!
Starting this week, we are trying something new. All weekly/monthly results posts will be in the new Announcements and Results thread. Please let us know what you think of this new format (a simple "like" or "disagree" at the bottom of the post would suffice).
You can find this week's results HERE
Here's a sneak peek of how your team did this week...
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Excellent job @Beka3695 ! And @chublet25 you are so consistent! Great examples for the rest of us! Very impressive!5
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BlueSkyNomad
Monday
SW: 216 (BMI 34.9)
PW: 210.4
CW: 210.5 (BMI 34)
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