Women 200lb+, Let's Be Fierce This February!!!
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Hi everyone. Been struggling a bit a few days off plan but I'm back to it today. And ofc TOM shows up yesterday! I'm at my highest weight and I'm not happy about it at all so here goes to intermittent fasting, calorie counting, drinking lots of water and some exercise! 😁3
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Hey folks, wow you have all been so busy! It's so inspiring to see you all turning up and working on yourselves. Thanks for being here and again for the thread.
So I seem to be standing still for now but I'm ok with that as overall I'm down since the start of the month and just turning up for myself was my goal this month. I did also have a friend visit this week so I was more relaxed with food and I'm only just getting back moving (but that's also awesome after nearly a month of not walking/kayaking etc, but wow I was sore after that first walk!).
SW: 220 lbs
GW: 154 lbs
Feb 3rd: 220 (SW)
Feb 13th: 211.6 (-8.4)
Feb 20th: 214 (+2.4)
Feb 27th 214 (no change)
Feb: -6lbs (and I'll take it!)
Now to figure out next month's goal, I'll most likely go with being 4lbs down and movement. I'm planning my first kayaking outing for Tuesday, the weather has been pretty stormy and it's due to calm down for Tuesday which is great (it'll still be super cold, but I can handle that).
Thanks again all and see you next month!2 -
Age: 44
Height: 5'10"
HW: 290.6 (4/19/2021)
SW: 287.4 (7/16/2021)
CW: 226.4 (2/1/2022)
GW for February: 221
GW for 2022: 170
UGW: 170
2/5: 226.2 (but saw 225 yesterday!)
2/12: 222.8
2/19: 222.2
2/26:
Not much to report this week. Work is still crazy busy, and kids were out of school for the week. I managed to mostly stick with my deficit, but just barely. If I didn't do my workout in the mornings, my step counts probably wouldn't have passed 3000. Looking forward to getting back to normal soon.
Goals for February:
- Meet protein goal at least 3x weekly ✔️ 3 of 7
- Meet fiber goal at least 3x weekly ✔ 5 of 7
- Eat out no more than 1x per week ✔ Ate out 1 time last week.
- Get minimum of 6000 steps daily ❌ 2 out of 7 - really missed the ball on this goal. Too much time at the computer 😞
- Drink minimum of 8 glasses water daily ❌ 6 of 7
Goals for 2022:
- Incorporate weight training and work on improving my muscle definition: 2 out of 2 days planned
- Reach my goal weight and move into maintenance: With my slow down, looks like this will be cutting it close. Forecasting sometime in Dec
- Plan for and make self care a priority at least quarterly (massage, mani/pedi, etc) : Need to schedule it sometime this month2 -
Hi I’m 53 and 5’6”.
Original Starting Weight: 257.8 (1/14/21)
Feb Start Weight: 219.3 (1/29/21)
Feb Goal Weight: 216.6 (my Dec. start weight)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 170
Feb 5: 218.0
Feb 12: 218.3 (+0.3)
Feb 19: 220.7 (+2.4)
Feb 26: 219.2 (-1.5)
Feb 28:
I’m happy with this loss.🙂3 -
cowgirlslikeus86 wrote: »Age: 36!
HT: 5'9"
GW: 165ish
NSV: Goal: Trail run 6+ miles at a time without needing to walk
HW (Dec 21'): 214
1st GW (Feb 4th (B-day)): 196 (already surpassed)
2nd GW March 1st : 186lbs
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January: 207.1 - 194.4 (-12.5lbs)
2/5 : 193 (-1.4) I actually saw 191.8 two days ago but my endless birthday celebrations have me retaining water.
2/12: 193.8 (+0.8) still celebrating 🥳
2/19: 191.8 (-2)
2/26: 189.2 (-2.6)
Well, not gonna hit my goal for march 1st of being 186 but I’m heading in the right direction. I’ve been at a trade show all week and not able to find anything non-fried so it’s been a challenge putting in 13 hour days and not eating good. On a positive note, I’m still alcohol free! Even after 2 nights of sponsored events where all the booze was free. That’s 54 days straight with no alcohol which as some of you know is a great accomplishment for me!
I bought a couple pairs of jeans in November. One was a 34 and the other a 33. I’m down so much I went out and bought 31s. Cool thing is that I also had to buy long now. Everything is changing. I am down 2-3 inches across all body parts and over 25lbs now!
Here’s to march! 🥂
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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
1/1/22-168 lbs
My goal is 5 lbs for February.
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
Down 100 lbs so far!
Have been MIA from this and a couple other threads this month. Posting my updated weights though today.
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
2/6/22-158.4 lbs
2/13/22-156.4 lbs
2/20/22-157.6 lbs
2/25/22-155 lbs. FINALLY!!! 100 lbs LOST!!! Sure I won't make the 5 lbs for February. Have to go back and catch up on all your postings. I have been working 60-65 hours/week since Christmas.
2/27/22-156 lbs. Don't like this nor understand it. I have done more exercise than usual, stayed below my allotted calories and drank plenty of water and not increased sodium either.
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Hi ladies.
I hit my highest weight last week 😢 got it under control the past few days but wow. I just keep remembering last March 2021 when I was serious about losing weight. Dropped 15lbs then lost track. I keep thinking if I stuck to it then I would of been near my goal weight right now!!! But no point dwelling on the what if's. what's done is done. I'm starting over fresh. I'm fed up of messing up so here goes!5 -
This month has been a game changer for me, since on the 16th they took out the remains of my thyroid, which had grown into a very large goiter that was compressing my windpipe as well as my esophagus. No wonder I didn't feel like doing much of anything! I am now on total hormone replacement, and I can tell that my body systems are humming along at a faster pace. I did not weigh until last week, owing to inevitable water retention from surgery, but when I did I discovered that I do know how to eat at maintenance; despite several anxiety fueled binges and not worrying about it at all, I gained just 8 pounds from the low that I left off at.
And since 2/21, I've lost 2 pounds. I was 247 this morning, and look forward to next month and really getting on with losing properly, now that my medical issue has been fixed. I talk to the doctor today and (hopefully) get clearance to get on with life, and I'll go back to the gym and shoving weight around tomorrow. Now that I can breathe properly.10 -
I couldn't weigh in this week. I've been out of town and don't have a scale. This group has been very helpful in keeping me on track this month! I want to continue with the good habits I've been working on.5
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Hey everyone! I went MIA from the thread for a few weeks, dealing with some medical stuff, a family visit, and some minor anxiety. I tracked the whole time (which is a victory in and of itself), but my body was just not cooperating with weight loss.
I'm going to wrap up February and look ahead to the brighter days of March!
SW (7/23): 300
1/31: 258
2/7: 256
2/14: no weigh-in
2/21: no weigh-in
2/28: 254.6
My goal weight for February was in the 250 - 252, so that obviously did NOT happen. But despite the ups (the many MANY ups on the scale) and the downs (my mood, the temperature, etc), I still ended February with a loss.
Looking ahead to March: I deep cleaned some areas of the house before the family visit and I'd like to maintain this level of tidiness. It really does help me mentally, and if I stay on top of it it doesn't take a ton of time to clean up.
Otherwise, keep on keeping on, even when it gets hard.7 -
Age: 37
Height: 5.7
HW: 230.4
SW: 215.2
2/6: 207.6
2/13:205.8
2/20:202.8
2/27: 200.4
Goal for February: Low 200 (203 -201) - Goal Reached!!!!
Goal for 2022: 145 -150 (healthy BMI/Weight)
I have been feeling a little demoralized and unmotivated the past couple of days. This morning I tried a pair of jeans, that 2 months ago didn't go up my thighs, and...they fit like a glove. Feeling a little better now. Sometimes the number on the scale is not enough, need something extra to keep up the spirits.
Here is to a healthier March : )6 -
Hi all,
Have been re-reading your posts to get ideas, motivation, and support. Thank you all! I looked back on when I started keeping track, and it was 2012. I was 290 lbs and wow. I was in planning stage of getting married. Since then, I'm down to 260, but it's been that way for past few years. In meantime, my husband passed away last year and I have struggled. Some days ok, and some not. I'm lucky and blessed to have a brother close by, and a best friend plus great neighbors. But having to take care of all the bills, household stuff- it drains me. I don't want to keep making excuses so I plan to go to the senior center for some classes. It's so hard to lose weight when you're older- so those of you who are younger, stay with it. I will be 71 in April and have decided to set some specific goals for March, April, and rest of year. For those who've sent me friend requests, I'm sorry if I didn't reply. Anyway, you are all so inspiring and honest- so thank you. And keep me in your prayers.7 -
Good morning everyone!
The OGs remember 2020 when I was last here, and fell off, what with *gestures around*
I'm back, in my spiritual home, after hitting 200.4 just this morning. I've been watching it creep upward from the high 180s since Christmas, time to do something about it.
I'm Christina, came in just in time for the end of the February thread, looking forward to a much more mindful March
and to get acquainted with all you lovely people.
5'4"
SW: 220ish
Re-start weight: 200.4.
I'll save goals for March. For this, the last day of February- time to find my lifting notebook, research some coping mechanisms, put some reminders in my phone, and get back on that wagon.
Thank you all for sharing here.
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Age: 35
Height: 5'7"
SW: 280
GW: 150
February SW: 269
February GW: 259
February End Weight: 264.2
February Lost: 4.8 pounds
Overall Lost: 15.8 pounds
Feb 1: 269
Feb 8: 265.8 - down 3.2 pounds - I am so proud of myself. I am eating right and working out. Last night made day 8 of a 21 day workout program. I almost talked myself out of working out, but I got up and got it in. I feel so much stronger this week than last week. So exciting!
Feb 15: 265.0 - down 4 pounds - This week has been such a roller coaster on the scale. I saw the scale go all the way down to 264.4 and then slowly creep up to 265.8 and now back down to 265. Craziness! I'm really excited to be making progress though. I am down 15 pounds from my highest weight and I couldn't be more proud of that accomplishment. Yesterday was day 18 of 21 in my current workout program. I am looking for forward to the 3 day break this weekend because my body is so tired.
Feb 22: 263.0 - down 6 pounds - I finished my 21 day program with amazing results. Down 17 pounds and 8 inches from my highest. I enjoyed 3 glorious rest days and then started a new 6 day program on Monday. I have seen a lot of up and down on the scale but I am so happy with the downward trend. With only 6 days left I don't think I'll hit my 10 pound goal but I'm feeling pretty good about these results. I'm proud of myself for sticking with the clean eating and working out. I will be putting in max effort over the next 6 days to get a nice result on the scale for 2/28.
Feb 28: 264.2 - down - 4.8 pounds - So much up and down this month. I'm convinced that my 4 rest days plus TOM is what kept me from achieving my 10 pound goal. Still proud of my results overall. I worked really hard this month. I ate well and worked out for 24/28 days this month. My workout programs were also more weight focused as opposed to cardio focused so that could also have contributed to the slow loss. Regardless, the strength and confidence I have gained in the last month is incredible. So darn proud of myself.7 -
Age: 26
Height: 5'10"
SW: 246.9
GW: 165.0
February SW: 201.6
February GW: 195-197
Total pounds lost: 47.6
Pounds until GW: 34.3
Feb 1: 201.6
Feb 8: 201.2
Feb 15: 199.4
Feb 22: 198
Feb 28: 199.3 (+1.3 pounds)
Did not reach my weight loss goal this month. Wasn't feeling well this past week, so I didn't exercise and ate at maintenance. Weight "gain" is easily explained by waste in system/higher sodium intake, so I'm not really counting it as a gain.
That said, I'm ending the month with some very positive accomplishments. 1) I'm still in one-derland! 2) I ran my fastest 1.5 mile time- 15 minutes 10 seconds. 3) I kept up with my friend group on a difficult 5 mile hike which included jumping across boulders and scaling small cliffsides. 4) I can synch my belt down to the next hole, even if it is a smidge too tight. Sticking to the more comfortable one until it no longer functions as a belt at that notch.
I'm incredibly proud of myself this month. The plan is to get under 195 next month.4 -
@RavenStCloud
Hi! Just wondering did you make a NEW thread for March yet? Its easy to forget this is the last day of February.1 -
@RavenStCloud
Hi! Just wondering did you make a NEW thread for March yet? Its easy to forget this is the last day of February.
She usually makes it for the first day of the new month, so probably tomorrow!1 -
💜💜💜Hey, ladies!!!💜💜💜
Next month's group has been posted in the Motivation and Support forum. Hope to see you there!
🍀🍀🍀Women 200lb+, Let's Be Majestic This March!!!🍀🍀🍀4 -
Help! I can’t find the new thread! I’ve looked for what seems like an hour. The motivation and support page takes me here😥0
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Let me comment on it real quick to bring it to the top of the "recent discussions" page.0
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