Women 200lb+, Let's Be Dynamic This December!!!
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@justanotherloser007 I have all over joint pain equally on both sides of my body, with some trouble areas like, all of the smaller joints in my toes and fingers. I've had both big toe joints replaced (which might need replacing again after they wear out, but he said since I'm not that active they might last 25 years). I've lost grip strength, it's tough to open anything. I've had shots in my shoulders, knees, and hips. My knees used to be really bad until I got a raised toilet seat. They improved after that. My right knee is killing me today, but I just had a shot less than 3 weeks ago. I'm a bit worried about that knee but I don't want to have more surgery.
When I got sick, I had been ill the night before, with a mild case of food poisoning. I woke up feeling achy all over and my joints hurt. Then my hips and knees hurt really bad, I saw my Primary Care, and he gave me nothing but ran lots of blood work. Then at my next visit I said that my hips and knees are not getting any better but are getting much worse. He referred me to a rheumatologist, which took 3 months before they got me in. By that time, I could barely dress myself. They ran every test under the sun, even syphilis. Over $3500 dollars in tests alone and I didn't have any health insurance. I also had physical where he tested all of my joint movements. After all that I was told I have Sero-negative Rheumatoid Arthritis, there is no cure, but it can be managed. In the beginning I was in so much pain, terrible, terrible pain. I was sent for physical therapy where I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and told not to come back. It went downhill from there; I was diagnosed with more Co-morbidities. I lost myself, who I used to be vs who I am now are very different people. I lost all my friends because I don't look sick, so therefore I must be faking it to get attention. I was told to "heal myself", I was told if you "Just change your diet", I was told, "oh I have that too!" I was told a million things all of them wrong. I was given Methotrexate, and when that didn't work, I was given infusions. They worked short term and then needed to be changed again. Or the side effects were so bad we had to stop. I was running out of options when we finally found one that worked. It lasted until I got the flu and had to stop for 2 weeks, then it didn't work anymore. It went on and on. (Much like I am now.) I learned how to give myself shots, I don't know how diabetics do it every day. The freedom I have now just taking a once-a-day pill is priceless.
I would urge anybody who has constant joint pain to seek treatment immediately. Osteoarthritis is when your joints wear out and the treatment options are very different. RA is when a person's immune system mistakes the soft place between the joints as foreign invaders and eats away at them eventually causing the bones to rub against each other. It causes inflammation which also pushes the joints apart and it attacks all the connective tissues in the body. People with RA die from heart disease and our life spans are shortened by at least 10 years. The constant inflammation takes a toll on our hearts.
Before I got RA, I had never heard of it before. Today I am well educated.
I am losing the weight to ease the strain on my joints and make them last longer. It's really important to me. I'm sorry this is so long winded.
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@goal06082021 - so darn close!! What a tease!
Age 61 / height 5' 4.5"
Aug 13/2021 - 298.8 (SW & ATH)
November - 272.2 (Down 26.6)
Dec 1 - 271 4
Dec 3 - 270.4
Dec 10 - 269.8 (recalc'd calories)
I was okay with this loss, but secretly a little bummed as was expecting to get to 30 lbs loss - so I was super stoked to be able to weigh in again today! Oompa Loompas be gone!
Dec 11 - 267.6 (Down 31.2!!)
Dec 17
Dec 24
Dec 31
Weight goal for December - 30 lbs down ✔and keep that loss into the New Year (TBD)!
I usually weigh in daily when at home, but will record weekly, trying for Fridays (if I slept at home Thursday night to weigh in next morning - been staying over at my daughter's a lot lately and she has no scale - Santa might bring her one 😁)
*I ordered a WW portable bathroom scale to bring to her house, and possibly for vacations too!
Other goals:
[ ] Go for minimum 15 minute walk each day, indoors or out - 8 of 10
[ ] Get my water in, minimum 6 cups - ✔
[ ] Focus on adequate protein in my diet, especially seafood - added keeping carbs below 150 grams when I recalc'd my calories
[ ] Get Christmas stuff done!!! (finish my Spotify playlist ✔, decorating outside ✔, decorating inside ✔(except tree next weekend), cleaning, shopping, planning outings - I love Christmas but it's a lot) Xmas pantomime booked for grandkids!
@justanotherloser007 - great that MILaw is out of hospital, but she has dementia too? Oh dear, that's really bad for their ability to maintain independence. Nutter Butters hold a special place in my heart, not readily available in Canada.
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@goal06082021 so close to Onederland! You can do it!
@justanotherloser007 sorry to hear about your in-laws. My Mom lived with me and had colon cancer before she died. I can’t imagine dealing with dementia though.
@FushiaKat your health journey sounds very draining. I had an ex-boyfriend who had RA, but I didn’t really know much about it. I hope you continue to feel better!1 -
Age: 38
Height 5'10"
SW Jan 2021: 271.1
SW this month: 193.4 (11/30/21)
GW this month: 189
GW for 2021: 180 (I'm not expecting to make this goal but since my original goal was 200 I will take anything extra with a smile)
12/2 - 192.0 (-1.4)
12/9 - 193.6 (+1.6) TOM
12/16 -
12/23 -
12/30 -
I was crazy busy this week and didn’t get a chance to post earlier. I saw a gain but it was due to TOM and has been coming back down. Last weekend was date night and the wife and I kept up our tradition of taking a date night picture. It is so fun to see our progress month over month! I also kind of loved that the dog joined us in this one!
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My Sunday wrap up:
❄Gym - swim 4x a week ✅
❄Log all food - daily✅
❄Pescatarian - daily✅
❄Take vitamins - daily❗-missed 1 day
❄Stretch - daily❗-I have been stretching in the pool, but it doesn't really count because it's not everyday and I want to do it in the mornings.
Overall, a good week. I so proud of myself for making it to the gym to swim 4 times, which hasn't happened in over two years.
I'll be officially weighing myself on the 15th and 31st, but I took a sneak peek and I was down exactly 4lbs. While I don't have an official weight loss goal for the month, 8lbs would be awesome.
So here's to keep on keepin' on! 💜3 -
I'm back. Mary from Pennsylvania
64 Heaviest weight 255 lbs twice :-(
UGW-122 lbs. I was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for 5 years then got lazy.
My goal is to continue with what seems to work for me. 1000-1200 calories, low carb 15 Net +/- 3(My body seems to not do well with carbs, hangs onto them way too much!), minimum 70 + oz of water, 2 meals/day on my off work days(3) and 3 meals on my work days, exercise on my 3 off work days. My weigh in day is Sunday.
9/14/20 SW-255 lbs
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs started MFP and Low Carb/1000-1200 calorie while recovering
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212.0 lbs
9/1/21-200.0 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
My December goal is 5 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
12/5/21-171.8 lbs As of yesterday I AM NO LONGER OBESE! I AM OVERWEIGHT! Also am wearing size 10 jeans but found a brand new pair of 8's with Tags on and I just had to try them. I zipped them right up, no trouble. My flabby belly though hangs out bad over the waistband, so need to do abdominal crunches.
12/12/21-170.8 lbs
12/19/21-
12/26/21-
01/01/22-
December loss to date-5.4 lbs Met my goal!
Total loss to date-84.2 lbs
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@Ladybug8882021 Congratulations on your loss!2
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@RavenStCloud - I think it is marvelous that you made it to the gym 4 times!
I paid my gym membership (only $15/month) for 2 years without going...with the hope I would go at some point, Covid contributed for sure, but still! I finally cancelled mine 🤪
Thanks @swimmom_1 - your pant size is getting really small 👖3 -
SW (7/23): 300
11/28: 270.2
12/6: 266.7
12/13: 266.5
12/20:
12/27: I'm unlikely to weigh-in on 12/27 as I'll be traveling for the holidays, but maybe I'll bring my scale? Haven't decided
GW for December: 263 - 265
Not much to report. Had my annual physical last week and am now being referred to a Rheumatologist. Not feeling great about that, but I was unsurprised. @FushiaKat , your stories about getting diagnosed and medication and stuff have stressed me out a bit.
Trying to be proactive and tracking my symptoms (the fatigue today is intense) in advance of my first appointment. If I've learned anything from 20+ years dealing with migraines, it's that data really helps the doc AND helps me feel somewhat in control.
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Unintended side-effect of losing 50 lbs: my g%@^#! period is back, thought I banished that SOB to the shadow realm. Ugh. I know I need to get in to see my gyno anyway (I skipped a lot of doctor's appointments last year because COVID), guess this is one more reason to talk to her. Last time I was in was end of 2019, getting my Nexplanon replaced, and I ended up also getting two pap smears for my trouble, since the lab somehow screwed up the first one. I just wish their patient portal actually worked, I hate making phone calls under the best of circumstances. And making a ladydoc appointment is pretty effing far down the list of circumstances.
Anyway, how's everyone else's Monday going?5 -
@seltzer_lover Don't be stressed out, just go with an open mind and remember that each person's journey is different. It's important to have a really good rheumatologist. Mine were very bad in the beginning. I changed to a new one 4 years ago and I think if I would have had him to begin with that, I would not have had such a difficult time. He listens, and he cares. I hope that you get the care you need and that you feel better soon.
And it was sort of funny but not funny, but my new doctor is very familiar with my old doctor and let's just say that he did not regard him with high esteem.4 -
Pup's scratch has healed, but she has other eye issues. We have a consultation scheduled with a specialist after the new year. Pet insurance is the best.2
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Hello everyone. Just started here yesterday. Have exercised both days and logged food here. I am enjoying reading everyone's journey and successes. I would like to lose about 45 lbs mostly for health reasons. I will be 65 in a few months.4
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MeowScout, Lisa
47yo, 5'2, Springfield, IL
SW 257 (11/25/2021)
UGW 160 (by May 2023)
I want to be able to go on our Troop High Adventure Trip in the summer of 2023.
December Goal: 246
WI Fridays
December Start: 254 (11/262021)
12/3 252.5
12/10 251
12/17
12/24
12/31
December Goals
Track Every Day
Check in with W200 and F2F Challenge
6000 steps every day, or 6000 per day average if I need to make up steps for special circumstances.
10 cups water every day
30 minutes activity/exercise per day
I had lower steps counts over the weekend, so I made it up today with over 11200 steps. Whew. I am one tired lady. I tracked Friday but now Sat or Sun. I did not go off the rails, just out of pocket and off routine. Back at it today, and it felt good! I am a little afraid to step on the scale. I know consistent weight loss does not happen by magic. I do t want to see a higher number and feel discouraged. I am fighting for every pound right now. Judith Beck says it will get easier if I stick to each new habit. I hope she is right!!3 -
Age: 34
Height: 5'8"
SW: 244.9 (11/2/2021)
11/30: 232.1
12/7: 232.1 (+/- 0.0)
12/14: 228.8 (-3.3)
12/21:
12/28:
GW for December 2021: 226
UGW: 175-ish
Nice to see some results on the scale this week! Especially with Christmas events and parties around the corner, my December goal still feels attainable. Hope everyone is holiday ready and stress-free (I am not ready nor stress-free but I'm getting there)5 -
@FushiaKat - I've been referred to the best in my area, but I already have names of 2 in a larger metro area if I need to get a second or third opinion. So we'll just have to see how it goes. Anything I can do/prepare before my first appointment? I'm keeping a log of symptoms so I go in prepared, but wasn't sure if there's anything else I can be doing.
@kenziestabes - you're not kidding about pet insurance! I'm thankful every day I have some for my pup.
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Today is ugly sweater day at work:
NAILED IT!
So happy to 1) be able to easily find something in my size and 2) have the confidence to rock this amazing outfit. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!6 -
I'm back. Mary from Pennsylvania
64 Heaviest weight 255 lbs twice :-(
UGW-122 lbs. I was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for 5 years then got lazy.
My goal is to continue with what seems to work for me. 1000-1200 calories, low carb 15 Net +/- 3(My body seems to not do well with carbs, hangs onto them way too much!), minimum 70 + oz of water, 2 meals/day on my off work days(3) and 3 meals on my work days, exercise on my 3 off work days. My weigh in day is Sunday.
9/14/20 SW-255 lbs
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs started MFP and Low Carb/1000-1200 calorie while recovering
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212.0 lbs
9/1/21-200.0 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
My December goal is 5 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
12/5/21-171.8 lbs As of yesterday I AM NO LONGER OBESE! I AM OVERWEIGHT! Also am wearing size 10 jeans but found a brand new pair of 8's with Tags on and I just had to try them. I zipped them right up, no trouble. My flabby belly though hangs out bad over the waistband, so need to do abdominal crunches.
12/12/21-170.8 lbs
I just couldn't wait for my regular weigh-in day. I had to share!
12/14/21- 169.4 lbs :-) YESSSSS! The 160's! But since this AM, now in my head I'm thinking about getting into the 150's. I could be back into my old clothes by Summer!
12/19/21-
12/26/21-
01/01/22-
November, December & January 12.4 lbs of 15 lb goal!
December loss to date-6.8 lbs of my 5 lb goal!
Total loss to date-85.6 lbs!!!!
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@sandielewis2001 incredible, I love everything about those overalls - surely you won, if there was a contest?
@swimmom_1 amazing progress!
My grandma sent me and my husband a Christmas card with a nice check in it, so I thought I might get some steps in on my lunch break and walk to the bank a half-mile from work to deposit it. Well, the sky was spitting the whole time and threatening worse (thankfully that held off until I was back inside my office, spoiler), but my dumb *kitten* also walked all that way in the rain without my fricking debit card. womp womp, least I got some steps in and didn't get too wet.3 -
Thank you @Ladybug8882021
When I get to my goal, I'll be in size 0-4 pants(depending on the manufacturer, which a 4 would be equal to what used to be a 10, 35-40 years ago, before vanity sizing started in 1983 or so) which are still waiting for me in my closet! Before I donated all the sizes above an 8, swearing I would never need them. This time around I can't get lazy about being mindful and track my food. MFP and eating less carbs, should really help me this time!
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