Women 200lb+, Let's Have An UnBOOlievable October!!!
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@justanotherloser007
No marathon in my future. Just pushing myself a bit. I may get it up to 150 minutes but no more than that, I'm pretty sure. The elliptical is so easy on my knees, joints. And as I drop weight its a lesser calorie burn during the exercise. I only exercise my 3 off days as I work 10-16 hour days. So no other time available to exercise. Get a few walking miles during work days. I'm in the groove of losing and want it to continue and don't want a plateau.4 -
Friday Weigh-in:
Age: 58
Ht.: 5'3"
My highest weight ever was 221 a few years ago.
SW: 205. (7/5/21)
Last week's weight: 195
CW: 195
GW for end of October: Under 193
UGW: Under 150
Very stressful week at work. Instead of walking to relieve the stress, I reverted back to eating. Fast foods, snacks, etc. I'm LUCKY I didn't gain, but I'm not making any progress. I looked at my chart for weight loss and since I got out of the 200's I've just hovered here for almost 2 months. Gotta get my head on straight!!!
I hope you all have a relaxing weekend and healthy eating throughout the week!6 -
Age: 51
Height: 5'
SW: 266.6 (1/4/21)
GW for October: 229
GW for 2021: 215
GW for October 2022 because that's my focus: 165
10/1: 235.2
10/3: 236.9
10/10: 235.8
10/16: 233.5
10/24
10/31
day early bc I'm headed out of town (running away to trees!!) and I've got ENOUGH I'll have to remember to do when I get back. AND I'm headed in the right direction! Much rather log today's weight than Tuesday's after a weekend of eating what's easily cooked over a campfire.
Have a lovely weekend, friends. I will walk lots and think of you!6 -
Age: 43
Height: 5'10"
HW: 290.6 (4/19/2021)
SW: 287.4 (7/16/2021)
CW: 256 (10/1/2021)
10/9: 251.6
10/16: 253.4
10/23:
10/30:
GW for October: 250
GW for 2021: 240
UGW: 180
Well, scale is messing with me today, lol. But I know I kept under on my calories. Plus I had a very late meal yesterday & did some strenth training that I can definitely feel today so pretty sure it is food in transit and water retention. Should hopefully see a drop in the next day or two. Of course TOM is in about a week so that could also be it.
I had a long, stressful week with work but managed to stay away from the evening wine which would normally be my go to when I am feeling overwhelmed, so small NSV there. But my big NSV was actually meeting my fiber goal for 4 days this week!!! Prior to this week, I had only met it 2 times since I started MFP in mid-July! Big thanks to @wanderinglight for the psyllium recommendation- it helped immensely in meeting that goal. I tried taking it with water and it almost came back up, lol, but found if I mix it in a smoothie I barely even notice it :-)
Saw my oldest daughter and ex MIL this weekend for the first time since July. Both commented on how much weight I have lost, which was really nice to hear. May not be sizing down in clothes yet, but it is nice to know my hard work is being noticed :-) Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend, and has a great week ahead!6 -
Height: 5'2"
Age: 30
SW: 252.8 (11/13/2020)
CW: 210.0 (9/26/2021)
10/2: 210.4
10/9: 208.4
10/16: 207.8
10/23:
10/30:
GW for October: 205
GW for 2021: 196
UGW: 144 end of 2022
45 lbs down exactly! I'm very pleased, especially since I feel like I cut it a bit close calorie-wise this week (understandably). I AM proud of me for mostly sticking to the plan (had a couple of impromptu cheese-and-wine snacks a couple nights), and am glad to see my hard work reflected on the scale this weekend.
Hubs is doing well, all things considered. We've both been able to shut up our anxiety by looking forward to the consultation next week. In the meantime, he's pretty much been keeping calm and carrying on like normal. He plays in a band and they have a gig at a local Italian place tonight, so today we went on a (successful!) quest for a stool that he could sit on instead of standing and holding a heavy bass guitar for 3 hours. My plan for dinner is eggplant parmigiana with vegetables, so I have room for a couple of garlic knots and a beer while I'm at it.
I am a little bit worried about my crush training - apparently I'm real good at it because I've bruised my right thigh pretty impressively, LMAO. Fought myself and lost! There's not much you can do for a bruise but wait and stay hydrated, though. I might remake my DIY towel squeeze target because it's a little softer and use that tomorrow and next week. I also need to decide what I'm going to do after I finish this program. I've thought about revisiting the Planet Fitness app cardio and strength videos that I started with last year once I reach the 365-day mark, see if they're any easier with 50 fewer lbs in the way (!!!), but then I still need to pick something to do for the first half of November. Probably it'll be mostly cardio, maybe even just daily walks around my block/around campus. I joined the r/LoseIt Cryptid Hunt Autumn Challenge on Reddit, which ends around my MFP-versary, and the important metrics for that challenge are active minutes and steps per day - the ~2-mile loop around my block is a cool 4500 steps and 40 minutes, the loop at work about half that (maybe closer to 40 minutes if I actually stop and do the pushups/squats/whatever). My challenge numbers are much better on Mondays and Fridays, when I do that walk, LMAO. Racked up a nice 11k today before noon, though, between my ~3-mile walk at a park in the next town over and hubs and I wandering all over hecking creation in search of the stool he wanted.7 -
Hi I’m 53 and 5’6”.
Starting Weight: 257.8 (1/14/21)
October Start Weight: 215.9 (9/30/21)
October Goal Weight: 213.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 170
Oct 2: 215.9
Oct 9: 214.6 (-1.3)
Oct 16: 215.7 (+1.1)
Oct 23:
Oct 30:
I know weight loss isn’t linear but I’m still not happy.😔5 -
Hi I’m 58 and 5’6”
Im British but live in Spain. I love this site it helped me lose 75lb but i gained it all back, so here i am again, determined to find that slimmer woman again!
Starting Weight: 274 (8/16/21)
October Start Weight: 258.2
October Goal Weight: 248
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200
Oct 2: 254.2 (-4) 4
Oct 9: 253.2 (-1) 5lb
Oct 16: 250.6 (-2.6) 7.6
Oct 23:
Oct 30:
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Hi everyone!
I’m a bit frustrated with myself. Was decently disciplined and hoped for more than a 2lb loss. Oh this was much easier in my early 20s. 🤣
SW: 222 (10/10/21)
CW: 220
Oct. 10: 222
Oct. 17: 220
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
GW for Oct. 210
GW for 2021: 195
My NS goals for the month:
🎃 limit alcoholic beverages to two/week
🎃 peloton 6 days this week 45-60min
🎃 100 oz of water daily
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5'4" 64 years
SW- 9/14/20-255 lbs-Changed jobs without a micro manager since 9/14/20.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs-Lost without really trying.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
10/3/21-189.8 lbs Met a challenge goal for 11/1/21-190 lbs Not slowing down. Maybe I'll get to 180 lbs.
10/10/21-188.8 lbs
10/17/21-186.2 lbs
Upped my Elliptical again this week to 140 minutes and today I did 151 minutes! Did the extra 1 minute because I wanted the 12 miles! Down 68.8 lbs! More than halfway of the 133 lbs to loose to get to my goal weight!
UGW-122 lbs, was at that years ago (2009- kept it off for 5 years) after being at 255 lbs before. So I feel I can do it again. Just can't get lazy afterwards like before.2 -
HI, everyone! I am holding steady between 243 and 241, and have been for the last month. Which, given that my thyroid is not really working, is a good thing. Once I have surgery and we titrate the replacement hormone up, I'll be able to lose again.8
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Starting weight: 270 March 2021
Total loss to date: 56.2
October Start Weight: 215.8
October Goal Weight: 210
Ultimate Goal Weight:TBD
October 2: 215.8
October 9: 214.8
October 16:213.8
October 23:
October 30:
Nothing exciting to report from last week. Today I started using my weights again. When I was finished with my routine my arms were shakey. Tomorrow I will start back up with my lower body exercises after I finish my cardio.5 -
SW: 254 lbs
CW: 240 lbs
GW: 176 lbs
Total - 14 lbs
October 1: 246
October 7: 242
October 17: 240
October 24:
October 31:4 -
47, 5'6"
SW: 322.5
CW: 317.5
10/3: 320.5
10/10 318
10/17 317.5
10/24
10/31
GOAL: Lose 5 lbs in October.
GOAL: Retain a normal result on A1C bloodwork in October.
GOAL: Curtail evening snacking binges.
I did see 316 last Friday or so and then I felt crummy over the weekend and made bad choices. At least it's still down a smidge from last week.7 -
Happy Monday! It got COLD here this weekend! Had an 80degree day on Saturday, but then storms came through and it dropped into the 40s overnight. I had to turn my heat on for the first time since late spring.
SW (7/23): 300
10/4: 283.6
10/11: 282.4
10/18: 279.4
GW for September: 278-280
Had a surprisingly large drop this week! Comfortably within my October goal (and it's only the 18th!). Staying largely on track, although I did miss a workout yesterday due to extreme fatigue from my covid booster. Feeling better today and planning to get back on schedule.3 -
Hey everyone, been awhile, got down to under 200 and then went off track . I am back now and wanting to get back to daily check ins to get motivated and logging everything. So here goes....
Vicky
60 years old
SW 230
CW 207.4
Oct 24
Oct 31
Started walking again today 5 km
Cheers to the reset button!
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This is my first time posting, but it has been super inspiring reading others posts and comments! I think it is so important to feel like others are in a similar boat and making changes and progress.
38 yo 5’7”
SW 266 (9/11/2021)
CW 249 (10/18/2021)
Oct goal 246
10/1 - 253
10/8 - 249.8
10/15 - 249.2
10/22
10/29
My non-scale goals:
🎃 limit restaurant food to 1-2 times per week, and try to choose things that will keep me on track
🎃 add weight training 4x per week
🎃 eat 3 servings of green vegetables every day
🎃 include fruit and/or vegetables in every meal
🎃 spend a few minutes daily straightening or clearing clutter, to make my surroundings more peaceful8 -
Hey, all!
I've been doing pretty well these last couple of weeks with my eating. I'm trying to restart being a pescatarian (only fish instead of meat/poultry) and I'm trying to cut out dairy(although I had some pizza the other day, lol).I've bought some vegan cheddar cheese and cream cheese which aren't bad. I bought some tofu ham and bacon saitan, but I've been too scared to try them!
I decided against joining my old gym because I only want to use the pool and I'm not comfortable using the machines with so many people and germs around. Also, it's a bit expensive. To my surprise, a new aquatic center opened around the corner from me and they have open swim and aqua-aerobics for a bit less money than I'd be paying at my old gym. Plus they have a ton more free swim hours available. I'm super excited to join and hopefully I can do that next week!!!14 -
Hello ladies!
I was on this group a few months back but kind of lost steam. I’m back on track now and I’ve started intermittent fasting to help me stay with daily calories. Between online classes and three kids (my youngest is still breastfeeding) it can be so easy to fall off track.
Mainly my goals for the rest of this month are to stay within my calories, workout consistently on my Peloton, and keep up with IF. I weighed in today to get an idea of where I’m starting at but my official weigh days will be Friday’s.
SW April 2021- 231
CW October 18th, 2021- 204.4
End of October goal weight- 201/200??
I’m ready to drop the rest of this weight and never look back!🥂9 -
Height: 5'4"
Age: 61
SW: 245
CW: 203
GW for Oct: 195
UGW: 145 is my BMI healthy weight, but I think 165 is more realistic.
My weigh in day's are Tuesday's
10/1: 203
10/5: 203.4
10/12: 200
10/19: 199
10/26:
I go to see my doctor tomorrow, I have not seen him for 3 months. He will be surprised.6 -
So have been doing some thinking….I wrote a post a few months back about falling down and getting back up.
It’s so true the strength really is in the getting back up. I am not sure exactly why I got off track but glad I am on my way up.
I’ve spent too many years being so hard on myself about my weight, it has robbed me of so much genuine moments to love all of me.
A work in progress but today is one huge step forward. Hope this speaks to someone else too.
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