Women 200lb+, Let's Start Strong This January!!!

SFFirebird · January 2022

SandiPerales15 · January 2022

Hi

Current weight: 221
Goal: 170

I was almost at my goal weight with only three pounds to go when my mom passed away in 2017. I tried getting back on track and then I lost my job of six years at the end of 2019. COVID hit in 2020. I finally found a job, during the holidays, that I can see myself in for the long run

. Now I can concentrate on getting back on track with my health. It's time to jump back on the wagon.

I will start by adding healthy foods to my diet and exercising at least three days a week.

pdd1216 · January 2022

Good lord, yesterday was a doozie. I recently learned that I have arthritis in my hip with very limited cartilage. Long story short....I went to a hip doctor who basically looked at me and said we can't do anything for you until your BMI is lower. I get the risks associated with surgery but I didn't come in asking for surgery. Give me some ideas of how to manage pain in the mean time. Basically was told to get a cane, rest, don't over do and then he mansplained how to lose weight. Didn't take into account that I have been on weight loss journey for past six months. I was essentially dismissed because I was a liability.
I was so angry and hurt and all the fat-kid feelings surfaced once I left. I was so tempted to just go through a drive thru and order whatever I wanted but I didn't. I resisted and just felt defeated for the rest of the day.
Today is a new day. I will persevere and have already made steps to to go a different doctor.

goal06082021 · January 2022

How's everyone's Friday going?

I have a Xiaomi Mi 6 activity tracker arriving today, so I'm looking forward to more accurately tracking my movement. I've been using a pedometer app that uses the accelerometer in my phone, so it counts steps while I'm driving and stuff like that. I want to get a clearer idea of how active I actually am and try to increase that.

I've also joined the first Reddit r/LoseIt challenge for 2022. If any of you awesome ladies are on Reddit, the challenge is open as of today! It goes for 7 weeks, so there's usually 3 or 4 of them throughout the year. There's 6 teams, we compete to see who can rack up the most steps and active minutes each week, so the new tracker should really help with that. The community is amazingly supportive (much like this one!), there's all different people at all different points in their journey. I had a really good time participating in the last challenge, so I'm super pumped for this one.

nebslp · January 2022

I finally read all of the comments (Whew)! There's some awesomeness going on here! I hope I don't get anyone mixed up, but I'd like to respond to a few posts:

@LynneM1980 Congrats on throwing out the candy. That sad feeling is real. Sometimes I eat just to keep myself from feeling sad about life stuff and when that coping method is not there, it's hard to just sit with the feeling and not have something to help cover it up. I'm gradually learning to do that. You did it!!

@justanotherloser007 Yay! I figured out my scale and in spite of the fact that my health is "substandard" in 13 areas (YIKES) I think it's what I need to monitor my improvements. I didn't get around to wishing you and your hubs a happy anniversary yesterday so today I'll just say I hope it was a good one! Also I hope you are both on the mend. My son-in-law and granddaughter just tested positive this week. That omicron is crazy, almost unavoidable if you have any kind of life at all. Just hope you feel better soon.

@changeforeverlj I listen to podcasts often when I sew or travel in the car. I'm with you...trying to figure out why food is so gosh darn important! Your before/after pics show what determination and grit will get you...amazing results!

nebslp · January 2022

Hi, just thought I'd share how I discovered an easy way to sneak a little more protein in my day. I'm making it a habit. I bought collogen peptides about a year ago but YuCK! I tried it in my coffee and couldn't make myself drink it. But a few weeks ago I decided to make a habit of having a cup of tea late in the afternoon and now I heat up my water, add a scoop of collogen and stir it up until it is totally dissolved, then put my teabag in and !voila! and additional painless 10 grams of protein + all the goodies from the collogen.

LynneM1980 · January 2022

Hi ladies, popping in to say hi! So cold today that school was cancelled for the kiddos.. brrr! I got about a mile in before I quit lol, rest of the walking is going on inside.

sandielewis2001 · January 2022

Happy Friday Everyone!

Today marks 1 year since making my health a priority using MFP!

38 years old (for one more month)
5'10"
Starting weight: 271.1
Today's weight: 191.2

LTD: 79.9 lbs (I'm rounding up to 80 lol)

Other improvements:

Starting size: 20W/3X
Today's size: 12/M

My fitness has significantly improved (walking/jogging 5 miles easily up from barely able to walk 1/4 mile; can keep up with 30 min spin class without modifications).

My wife is on this journey with me and has seen similar changes. Our progress inspired my Mom to make some changes too. She joined MFP and lost 33 lbs last year!

So proud of all that I accomplished in one year and look forward to reaching my goal weight in 2022.

justanotherloser007 · January 2022

48 yo 5’3” 6/2013 SW 277 ((in 2021 lost 57 lbs from May 1- Dec 31))
January goal - maintenance (I changed my goal), I am getting over being sick, I am exhausted and I have been at a decent deficit since the beginning of lent losing 7-10 lbs a month. I may decide to be in maintenance until Ash Wednesday, I would prefer to hold the line until another aggressive push towards goal weight.
12/31 172.4 (I haven’t been this weight since 1994, 27 years ago!!)
1/7 172.8
1/14
1/21
1/28

🎆Walk 5 miles every single day… get ready to hike the Guadalupe Mountain Peak!!
🎆Be patient! Remember that increments are where it is at, and focus on habits.
🎆Maintenance, it is just as sexy as it sounds! Logging, exercising, and weighing food will all stay the same for me, the only difference is how many calories I will have in a day. In the past this is the only way I have ever maintained - so I will be here the same. Carry on ladies, we got this!!
🎆Remember: Total loss of 104.2 lbs down!!

vacamama · January 2022

today has been stressful and hard, but I didn't go back into my old habits. I had a service call on my washing machine (which I use daily for my work/personal use) and found out that it has been broken since I go tit 1 year ago (just over) so it was out of warranty period. The cost for the fix? $1300, which is $200 more then I bought the unit for new.... I was having a bit of a panic, so I called the manufacture, and after an hour I got them to agree to pay for the repairs, parts AND labour!!
Usually, I would reach for fast food and a Starbucks to calm my nerves, but I decided to have a sashimi salad & water instead.
I am so determined to get to my goal this year. I want to show my kids that health matters.

ADC0809 · January 2022

I want to say that this is my second go round but I keep telling myself that it is not - I am not the same as I was 10 years ago!

Currently
Age: 53
Current Weight: 218
Goal Weight: 170

My goals for 2022

* Feeling better - this includes my weight, accepting age related changes and taking better care on my mind.
* Since I seem to be motivated by numbers (not all of them

) I am keeping a log of miles rode on my stationary bike and miles walked on my treadmill. I just really want to make sure I use them.
* Continuing with my strength workouts - I would love to actually use my 25lb dumbbells.
* Walking outside more - this was my go to thing for mind, body & soul and since 2020 I just cannot get back into it.

jazzadesigns · January 2022

@changeforeverlj your photos are great! You did it before and can do it again!

@pdd1216 doctors can really make you feel bad about yourself. Glad you hung in there!

@nebslp I’ve been adding collagen to my coffee for a while now and don’t taste it at all, but I drink flavored coffee.

@sandielewis2001 congrats on one year of your journey! You are an inspiration! The 14th will be my one year, but I’ve only lost half of what you have. I’m fine with that though. 🙂

Welcome to all of the new people!

Talktomissie · January 2022

Hi. My name is Missie and I am trying this again. I am making lifestyle changes and am encouraged to find likeminded people here on this app. 2022 will be a success!

Age: 46
Height 5'9”
SW Jan 3 2022: 214.6
GW this month: 206
GW: 165
Goal: move more & incorporate IF

1/10/22 -
1/17/22 -
1/24/22 -
1/3122 -

BCLadybug888 · January 2022

Hello all, I am around but just not posting since December.

Wanted to explain I changed my username from @Ladybug8882021 + updated my profile photo, but still me 🙂

Age 61
HW 298.8 (start date Aug 13/21)
Dec 31 = 267

Jan 7 = 265.8

I am also continuing my quest for:
- daily activity minimum 15 minutes (walking, mini rebounder, video)
- minimum 6 glasses water
- minimum 12 hour fast overnight, 16/8 most days
- begin yoga practice a few times a week
- log all food and stay within calorie budget
- add more protein (going to buy collagen peptides and give that a try!)
- Limit carbs to no more than 2 to 1 gram ratio with protein (thanks @ideas2)

And non weight related:
- schedule weekly declutter sessions
- read more
- begin playing Recorder again
- have a puzzle out & on the go
- start monthly family games night (COVID-19 permitting)

roz0810 · January 2022

Just a little update. Still exercising with my vr, yeay. it's so much fun and I feel like I've been at the gym! drinking 2+ litres of water daily and logging and tracking all my food!

1/3 - 266
1/4 - 264.6
1/5 - 262.8
1/6 - 262.6
1/7 - 262.4
1/8 - 262.2

jazzadesigns · January 2022

Hi I’m 53 and 5’6”.
Starting Weight: 257.8 (1/14/21)

Jan Start Weight: 220.5
Jan Goal Weight: 216.6 (which was my Dec. start weight)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 170

Jan 1: 220.5
Jan 8: 221.5 (+1.0)
Jan 15:
Jan 22:
Jan 29:
Jan 31:

I am very upset by this gain. I thought last week would have been my highest post-holiday weight. 😔 I am now up 7.9 lbs from where I was before Thanksgiving. I did get my booster this week so I didn’t work out as much. And I ate restaurant food last night so it could be some sodium.

I guess I shouldn’t be so upset by this gain. I am otherwise pretty healthy and so many people around me now have Covid. My friend and my sister are very sick and it’s been 4 weeks now. My other friend just told me she’s gained 51 lbs since June. So I really need to get some perspective!

jazzadesigns · January 2022

@roz0810 my son just ordered a VR and I’m excited to see what fitness stuff is available!

SFFirebird · January 2022

nebslp wrote: »

Hi, just thought I'd share how I discovered an easy way to sneak a little more protein in my day. I'm making it a habit. I bought collogen peptides about a year ago but YuCK! I tried it in my coffee and couldn't make myself drink it. But a few weeks ago I decided to make a habit of having a cup of tea late in the afternoon and now I heat up my water, add a scoop of collogen and stir it up until it is totally dissolved, then put my teabag in and !voila! and additional painless 10 grams of protein + all the goodies from the collogen.

i went the cheaper route. got unflavored gelatin powder and take a teaspoon a day in water. the body makes it into usable collagen. i got it for my joints (cartilage in my knees) its supposed to help.

drj63 · January 2022

@thatbeautifulchick1988 that's why I had to only weigh once a week because it would frustrate me with the daily changes. You've got this!!!!

@kenziestabes I spit my coffee out taking a sip at your heart monitor response. 😂😂😂

@vacamama Welcome!!! You can do this!!!

@roz0810 great on you for starting a new excercise routine! Me, too. One week in the books!

Hope everyone has great success on their next weigh in!!!!

kramereh · January 2022

Happy New Year!!

SW: 216.4
Jan goal: 8 lbs

1/3- 216.4
1/8- 210.8 - I had a great week! So I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself.. I was too busy getting in a bunch of challenges last week. My name is Liz, I’m 5’8 and 38 years old. I lost 35 lbs 2 years ago and just gave up and gained it all back. I’m determined to do better and make a lifestyle change. My brother is getting married in October and all the bridesmaids are skinny.. I got work to do 😂😂. Good luck everyone!

Total loss: 5.6

goal06082021 · January 2022

Age: 30
Height: 5'3"
Original SW: 252.8, 11/13/2020 (ATH 260-something, circa 2009)
2022 SW: 197.6, 1/1/2022
1/1: 197.6
1/8: 195.8
1/15:
1/22:
1/29:
January Goal: 192
2022 Goal: 147

We've been at 195.8 for the past 3 days, which is at least lower than the range I was maintaining in between Christmas and New Year's. I figure this is probably hormonal, now that my period has deigned to show her face again - my Clue app tells me I should expect to see her Monday or Tuesday.

Here's how I know intermittent fasting would not work for me: I've got a very, very short threshold to go from "hungry" to "hangry." Today, unintentionally, I ended up fasting from about 10 PM last night until 11 AM today, 13 hours, almost twice as long as my body is accustomed to (I typically eat breakfast around 7 AM during the workweek). By the end of that timespan I was irritable, agitated, starting to feel frantic and like I had a debuff to DEX, for the D&D folx out there. But what I did not feel was hunger as such. We ran out to pick up the grocery order and some other things, and the plan after that was that I would make some scrambles for brunch. I've been paying attention to my body long enough to understand that the agitation et al WAS hunger wearing Groucho Marx glasses, basically, but without the past year of mindfulness under my belt, I don't know if I would have recognized what was happening and realized I needed to change my plan for breakfast, because I did not have the spiritual fortitude to cook. I heated up some leftovers and now I feel better. I've learned that my body's hunger signal is not great - if I actually *feel* Hungry, I've needed to eat for a WHILE and should stop whatever I'm doing right now to get some nutrition in me, but before it feels like Hunger it feels like a lot of other things. I want to work this year on doing a better job of noticing that before it becomes a crisis, because I know it's not great for the ol' bod to be in crisis mode all the time.

LynneM1980 · January 2022

Good Afternoon ladies !! Didn't do so hot with snacking yesterday, but kept it under 2k cals. Today is my hubby's birthday, and while we aren't having cake because he is diabetic and I honestly don't want it in the house, we are ordering Indian takeout for dinner. I'm fairly sure I will go over my calories again, although at this point I am really doing great with them and am on track for the day.

Been walking inside the house too, since it is COLD as heck outside!!

roz0810 · January 2022

@jazzadesigns awesome! there's a game called FitXR. its a boxing dance and HIIT workout. 4 days in and it feels just like the gym!

lmgoff232 · January 2022

Another week check-in. Welcome to all the new faces! Seeing everyone's progress, struggles, & accomplishments is very motivating, and I love cheering you all on when I read them (even if I am horrible about commenting on them). I have managed to get myself mostly back on track. I am still struggling to get in the recommended amount of protein daily, but feel like I finally have a good handle on my fiber intake :-) Hopefully next week I will be able to put a check on the strenth training goal; this is another area I really struggle with, but I have made some baby steps. For a slightly embarrassing NSV, I can say that I can finally see my lady bits again (which were previously obscured by my stomach), so no more maintenance by braille ;-) It was a big welcome suprise, lol.

Age: 44
Height: 5'10"
HW: 290.6 (4/19/2021)
SW: 287.4 (7/16/2021)
CW: 232.2 (1/1/2022)

GW for January: 225
GW for 2022: 170
UGW: 170

1/1: 232.2
1/8: 230.6
1/15:
1/22:
1/29:

Goals for January:
- Meet protein goal at least 3x weekly ❌ 2 of 7
- Meet fiber goal at least 3x weekly ✔ 7 of 7
- Eat out no more than 1x per week ✔
- Get minimum of 6000 steps daily ❌ 3 of 7
- Drink minimum of 8 glasses water daily ✔

Goals for 2022:
- Incorporate weight training and work on improving my muscle definition - Ordered equipment and will be researching/planning this weekend
- Reach my goal weight and move into maintenance - A long ways off still
- Plan for and make self care a priority at least quarterly (massages, mani/pedi, etc) - Will plan something for mid to late March

Jtchowski2 · January 2022

Hello Im Tammy dont know where to start but I get no support from my family. Im a whopping 260 lbs. i started already lost 4 pounds but My heart gets broken and I go for food for comfort. Ive had a hard year and I need to lose weight. I need friends to help me. We moved and I have no one. No friends. My husband loves me and my daughter is pushing me away because she is dating the football star. Shes actaully embarrassed of our house and wont have her friends over so shes never here. Its her birthday tomorrow and I had plans tonite for her instead she went to her boyfriends and his mother had a party for her. Im losing her and it sad. Im reaching out and asking for help. I use to be athletic and fit, but limited to exercise because if an accident. I just need some good people in my life to help with this journey. I tried to connect with some but not sure how to comment on posts here. Venting yes, because I really dont have anyone.

RavenStCloud · January 2022

Jtchowski2 wrote: »

Hello Im Tammy dont know where to start...

Hi, Tammy!💜💜💜

I've also (re)started my weight loss journey at 260lbs. And no one in my life really understands what I'm doing or going through because they're all skinny Minnie's or have good relationships with food. But that's okay because I know it's all up to me to sink or swim and I'm strong enough to keep trying until I find out what works for me.

Certainly being on MFP has helped me tremendously and logging all my food continues to keep me in the right mindset every day (even when I'm not eating as well as I should). But each of us has a different path toward getting healthier.

Finding things that motivate you or exercises that you love can be a long process, but we'll be here for you! Sometimes extra help is needed (like meetup groups or nutritionists or gym buddies or personal trainers or therapists), but that just means you have more people on your team rooting for you.

Welcome to our group. We're glad to have you!💜💜💜

MacKenzieLeeCan · January 2022

Happy Sunday Funday Sunday!

Weekly Check In:
Jan 1 - 218 (SW)
Jan 9 - 213.8 (-4.2 Yeh me!)
GW: 170

Weight loss goals (posted Jan 1st):

1. Mindful Eating (eat less and foods better for me - no more snacking)

**I am snacking but healthy snacks!

2. Move more!

**I am doing good at this - but still room for improvement!

3. Log my food intake everyday into MFP

**This app makes it so easy! It did "yell" at me one day for not eating enough - but I did eat all 3 meals and the foods I chose that day really filled my up! I'm getting the hang of it. Oh...AND I had no idea that a tangerine raised my numbers that much! I shrugged it off as I figured it was better than eating potatoe chips or a chocolate bars

You guys are great motivation, and I am learning so much - about food, and about myself!

Thanks for having me in this group!

swimmom_1 · January 2022

Glad to be back and Thank you @RavenStCloud for this thread. Great support here!
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. It doesn't know how to burn them and hangs onto them way too much!), minimum 70 + oz of water, 2 meals/day on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days(which are long), exercise on my 3 days off. 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
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
12/26/21-165.6 lbs
I went to Texas Roadhouse on 12/28, and the weight went up. It should be just water weight from sodium.
1/1/22-168 lbs
My goal is 5 lbs for January and 15 lbs for Nov/Dec/Jan. Met my goal of 15 lbs already!
Nov/Dec/Jan weight loss to date-17.2 lbs! :-)

1/1/22-168 lbs. I did my Elliptical today. 240 minutes for 16.5 miles.
1/2/22-168 lbs. I did my Elliptical today. 240 minutes for 16.55 miles. Needed to get back on my regular reporting weigh in day. I was hoping for a drop but with having Pork & Sauerkraut yesterday, the sodium is inhibiting that, I'm sure.

1/9/22-164.6 lbs. Finally!!! The water weight left yesterday and had a long awaited drop today. Lowest weight I've been in 6-7 years. I did 244 minutes on my Elliptical for 17.1 miles.

finngirl61 · January 2022

@Jtchowski2 - welcome and you've made a good start by joining MFP. I've been logging off and on for quite a while. Sometimes 1 step forward and 2 steps back. It's a day at a time. Some good some more difficult. I find that reading these posts give me information and inspiration. I lost my husband last year and some days are really tough, as I'm an emotional eater. I'm 70, with bad knees, and weigh 262. Someone told me not what I need to 'do' this year, but how do I want to 'feel. Well, I want to feel healthy, have more energy, feel 'safe' on lonely nights. I want to feel some joy this year mixed in with the tears. So take care of yourself; think about what makes you happy, what doesn't. And maybe set some small goals. I'm going to try it, too.
Even though we're all at different stages, we have the courage and strength to share our struggles. And that's a good thing!
And @RavenStCloud- thank you for keeping us all going!!! 😊❤

seltzer_lover · January 2022

SW (7/23): 300
12/20: 265.6
1/3: 263.8
1/10: 262.1

Goal range for January: 258 - 262

My body did one of those weird "drop alll the weight" weeks last week, so naturally I'm up a bit today. But this is where trends (and Happy Scale) are so important, because I'm still losing and still down overall, even though I'm up from last week's low.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend and is ready to tackle the week!

Women 200lb+, Let's Start Strong This January!!!

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