Women 200lb+, Let's Be Majestic This March!!!
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seltzer_lover wrote: ยปI had my first foray into cooking with tofu last night (I've had tofu before, just never cooked it myself).
It turned out delicious and so pretty! Tofu stir-fry with red bell peppers, broccolini, ginger, and garlic over brown rice.
Yum! That does look good and very pretty. I want to try cooking/making meals with tofu sometime too.1 -
Hi Everyone, I'm back on Fitness Pal. I'm happy to report that in all I've lost 50 pounds but I have a hard time sticking to it. I joined a program called Real Appeal which is free through my work.
On my birthday, I turned 55 and I had an epiphany that I didn't want to live the next half of my life obese. I started making some changes. On the program, I have lost 8 pounds in three weeks.
I would like to be on a board that will help keep me motivated since I have a long way to my goal.12 -
_manny_702 wrote: ยป๐ cook less time consuming meals ๐
OMG I love that you put this! This is a problem in my household too!!
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First upward fluctuation today - need to remember that that's all it is, it doesn't mean I won't lose again, and it certainly doesn't mean I should give up!
SW: 129.9kg 5th March
6th March: 129.4kg
7th March: 128.7kg
8th March: 128.4kg
9th March: 127.8kg
10th March: 128kg7 -
Good morning and happy Friday eve!
(every time I say that, I feel like a radio morning zoo host, lol) Tonight is italian sandwiches for the fam, I'll just be having mine on one of those low-calorie fiber tortillas. Those things are lifesavers.
Work is so busy, ugh. Tag party time!
@kirstygudgeon5590 yessssssssss if there's one thing I want to impress on absolutely everyone, it is to keep calm and carry on about fluctuations.
@seltzer_lover it looks incredible! BRB, coming over for dinner.
@KobiHensley hi! you've found a really good group!
Back to my pre-ovulation weight, hooray. Now to keep going...
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SW 230
march 2 SW 230
march 3 229.5
march 4 227.4
march 7 227.2 (it was a... not so good for my weight loss journey weekend so...)
march 8 227.8 well THAT'S the wrong direction (although in all fairness, I forgot to weigh before I got dressed...)
march 9 226 (phew better)
march 10 225.6 slow but steady right?
march goal weight 215
GW 190
UG 150-175
Total March loss so far 4.4 lbs
Wednesday was a father daughter day with two meals out. Went way over on calories but tried to make smart choices re nutrition - salad/grilled fish etc. Food is DEFINATELY love in our family. That's a hard thing to control after 54 years.
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My weight isn't moving on the scale. I'm working out hard everyday, tracking everyday. I'm really trying hard but if anything my weight is going the other way. I know I'm building muscle but you would think the scale would still move in the right direction. I just feel defeated and angry. Does anyone else weigh in everyday? I have been, and I write my weights on a calendar on the fridge because I thought it would motivate me but if anything it's making me feel worse. I did lose an inch in my waist so that's a good thing but still. I have been working soooo hard you would think I would see more progress.
I just came to vent. If anyone wants to be friends, add me9 -
I love this thread. I gained a lot of strength and confidence in February with being consistent with my nutrition and working out. I haven't completely lost my motivation, but I am definitely being fueled by consistency vs motivation.
March Goals: Same as February. Make good food choices and since I am doing a 90 program I want to stick with the program schedule and not fall behind.
Age: 35
Height: 5'7"
SW: 280
GW: 150
March SW: 262.2
March GW: 252.2
March 1: 262.2 - down 17.8 pounds - I started a new workout program yesterday which is cardio heavy, but also more on par for my fitness level. I'm able to push myself more because I can actually do the moves well. Looking forward to a great month!
March 8: 260.4 - Down 19.6 pounds - I'm really late with this weeks update. I had a really long hectic weekend and my body was like girl take a break. This week I have been feeling so out of it. Like who cares about healthy food and exercising, but I'm still here, and I'm still pushing.
March 15:
March 22:
March 29:
March 31:6 -
ladychr0nic wrote: ยปMy weight isn't moving on the scale. I'm working out hard everyday, tracking everyday. I'm really trying hard but if anything my weight is going the other way. I know I'm building muscle but you would think the scale would still move in the right direction. I just feel defeated and angry. Does anyone else weigh in everyday? I have been, and I write my weights on a calendar on the fridge because I thought it would motivate me but if anything it's making me feel worse. I did lose an inch in my waist so that's a good thing but still. I have been working soooo hard you would think I would see more progress.
I just came to vent. If anyone wants to be friends, add me
Bodies gonna body how bodies do. The number on the scale is just a description of your relationship with gravity in that moment, that's all. When was the last time you went #2, when was your last period, how much sodium have you had lately, did you ramp things up in the gym recently, is Mercury in Gatorade or something, etc.7 -
ladychr0nic wrote: ยปMy weight isn't moving on the scale. I'm working out hard everyday, tracking everyday. I'm really trying hard but if anything my weight is going the other way. I know I'm building muscle but you would think the scale would still move in the right direction. I just feel defeated and angry. Does anyone else weigh in everyday? I have been, and I write my weights on a calendar on the fridge because I thought it would motivate me but if anything it's making me feel worse. I did lose an inch in my waist so that's a good thing but still. I have been working soooo hard you would think I would see more progress.
I just came to vent. If anyone wants to be friends, add me
This happens all the time! You have to keep on tracking and doing what you normally do while your body catches up. It's absolutely obnoxious, but you have to keep on keeping on.
If the fluctuations on the scale drive you nuts, get an app like Happy Scale that smoothes out your fluctuations. Mine syncs directly with my scale so I don't ever look at the "real" number - I look at the Happy Scale number.3 -
@sbortnick I'm so tired! ๐ I swear sometimes I feel like I live in the kitchen. I need to rotate the meals so I'm not spending an hour to two hours cooking dinner 5 nights in a row. It's a work in progress. ๐คทโโ๏ธ1
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It's Friyay!!
Soo glad I didn't let yesterday spoil my good run, in the past it was always that point that I gave up and decided it wasn't worth it (and that's how you end up 130kg!!!). Super happy with today's weight and tomorrow morning will be a whole week of commitment to losing weight!!
SW: 129.9kg 5th March
6th March: 129.4kg
7th March: 128.7kg
8th March: 128.4kg
9th March: 127.8kg
10th March: 128kg
11th March: 127.2kg
Have a great day everyone!6 -
Happy Friday!
I'm looking forward to sleeping in this weekend and not being under as much stress next week (fingers crossed).
Tag party!
@hap2go that's it!
@ladychr0nic If you haven't already (I might've missed it), get a weight averaging app, like Libra on android or Happy Scale on apple products. It's easier to take daily weighing in stride when you know your trend is still good. @seltzer_lover beat me to this advice I see. Great minds.
@RealTamaraB showing up is half the battle. I hope things get less stressful/hectic for you.
@goal06082021goal06082021 wrote: ยปis Mercury in Gatorade or something, etc.
@_manny_702 oof, two hours a night? Yikes! If you want quick weeknight recipe recommendations, lmk.
@DeterminedKins so happy to hear this.
And for me! Friday weigh in day! Yesterday I only got 5.8k steps instead of 7k, so holding myself accountable for not getting the full 7. But I did every other day.
Christina
33 years old
5'4"
SW: 220ish
Re-SW: 200.4
Halfway GW: 183
UGW: 150
MARCH! ๐ GOALS! ๐
๐ Log every food in grams.โ
๐ Get 7k steps every day, no excusesโ
๐ Lift weights 3x weekโ
๐ More than 100g protein every dayโ
Just for this week: ๐
๐ No playing Witch Queen until my steps are done for the day, lolโ
Weigh-ins:
3/1: 198.8
3/4: 196.6 (-2.2)
3/11: 196.6 (-0)
3/18:
3/25:
I'm not concerned about this. I'm below my trendline, I know what I have taken in (to the gram wherever possible), so this is just, as @goal06082021 would say "mercury in Gatorade," lol.
Tonight is pizza wraps again, because that ended up being a good recipe last week. I'll lift weights this afternoon, so I can get my protein in beforehand. Lifting first thing in the morning isn't doing anything good for my performance, turns out.
Have a great Friday, everyone!
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Thank you all for your support! This group is amazing. I was feeling really low yesterday and you all made me feel better. I weighed in this morning and I'm down a little bit so I feel better. I downloaded happy scale @CupcakeCrusoe and @seltzer_lover so I will set that up today, thanks for the tip ladies!
Here's to another day.4 -
Age: 39
Height 5'10"
SW Jan 7 2021: 271.1
SW Mar 2022: 183.4
GW this month: 179
Goal for 2022: reach maintenance (160-170?)
3/3/22 - 186.2
3/10/22 - 184.0 (-2.2lbs)
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LTD: 87.1
A day late on my check in but we finally got moved into the new house. It was a complete mess of a transaction and super stressful but we are here and unpacking boxes! This morning I took the dog for our first walk in the new hood and it was a completely different experience. We moved from a suburb type neighborhood with lots of houses close together with miles and miles of flat sidewalks and walking trails to the country with about a 1.3 mile safe, hilly, gravel private road. Enjoyed the hills beautiful scenery and got to see ponies, sheep, wild turkeys and deer this morning. Now to unpack more boxes!9 -
ladychr0nic wrote: ยปThank you all for your support! This group is amazing. I was feeling really low yesterday and you all made me feel better. I weighed in this morning and I'm down a little bit so I feel better. I downloaded happy scale @CupcakeCrusoe and @seltzer_lover so I will set that up today, thanks for the tip ladies!
Here's to another day.
I hope it works for you! I find it soothing to see those fluctuations smoothed out.
@sandielewis2001 - Congrats on getting moved in and enjoy settling in and unpacking.3 -
Happy Friday everyone!5
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goal06082021 wrote: ยปBodies gonna body how bodies do. The number on the scale is just a description of your relationship with gravity in that moment, that's all. When was the last time you went #2, when was your last period, how much sodium have you had lately, did you ramp things up in the gym recently, is Mercury in Gatorade or something, etc.
Sooo... I can't help myself, I did a thing.
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Friday Weigh-in
Age : 58
HT: 5'3"
SW:221
March SW: 198.6
Current Weight: 197.6
Goal Weight: 150
Yay! Down 1 pound. I'll take it!! Have a great weekend everyone!!!5 -
48 yo 5โ3โ 6/2013 SW 277 ((in 2021 lost 57 lbs from May 1- Dec 31))
March goal - lose 4 lbs
1/1 172.2
2/1 172.2
3/4/ 165.8 cycle
3/11 164.8
โ๏ธWalk at least 3-5 miles every single day!
โ๏ธBe patient! Remember that increments are where it is at, and focus on habits.
โ๏ธBe consistent in logging, exercise, and weighing all food.
โ๏ธRemember: Total loss of over 110 lbs!!
First of all, I have to say... @CupcakeCrusoe I LOVE THAT PIC!!! lols!! I will repost it for fun and good times:
Wow, I just laughed so freakin hard!! Also, loved your graphic when trying to do something after you workout.. I used to call it the workout mind melt. One time, I had lifted weights and decided to talk to a random lady and we had such a nice conversation. Then I realized when I got home I literally could remember none of it.. in a Charlie Brown's teacher sort of way. I decided not to do anything important after workouts because evidently working out mah muscles makes mah brain all freeky. Also, I did maintenance in January. But, I went back to it in February. So while I am a little sick and tired of counting calories and deficits and what not... Evidently not tired enough to go to maintenance for more. I haven't really decided where I will end up on the scale, but I just made it to overweight BMI recently and I just caught up to the hubby's totally normal for his size weight and I feel like I can get it done. It is just since (I am full on ranting now wah wah big baby) my weight was so high and it took me so long to get this far (pretend I said more here because I was thinking it). I have chosen to keep in deficit for now, and I have permission to go to maintenance at any time.
Well ladies, I will have to catch up with some other posts later as I only realized today, that I forgot to book mark March!! So I am all behind because I thought no one was posting anything. Fasting also makes mah brain all freeky apparently. Ladies we can do this, make this a March to remember. A March where you will say, "Oh that March was MADNESS!!"
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Hi all. I've hit my highest weight again, and higher than before... seriously need to get back on it. Starting fresh from today. I can't mess up again!! I have a doctors call back Monday to discuss starting Orlistat again. in 2012 I lost 50lbs with Orlistat and I'm hoping I have that chance again!9
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Got to love the weekend!!
Had a very, very tasty meal last night which was fine calorie wise but probably high in salt (tasty!). Stuck today which is either completely random or proof that the food was indeed salty! Still, nearly 6lbs down this week ๐๐๐๐
SW: 129.9kg 5th March
12th March: 127.2kg6 -
Good morning and happy WEEKEND!
I lost my whole dang comment because I accidentally right clicked, and I had mouse gestures enabled, so it went back. That junk got disabled so fast. Oh well. Baby got me up too early, still sipping my coffee, this is what I get, lol.
I have a hankering for ihop, so I'm going to make myself a big breakfast with kodiak cakes and without as much butter as they would use, it should hit that spot. Otherwise I'll do something silly, like eat a whole pan of brownies about it instead. And I'm going to take a nice long walk when the sun gets all the way up.
Tag party!
@ladychr0nic
@sandielewis2001 your new place sounds idyllic. Congratulations!
@DanaRenee518 progress!
@justanotherloser007 I love the "permission to go into maintenance" mindset. Some people like to practice maintenance by slowly upping calories, or doing a "test run" for a couple weeks. Also thanks, I had that graphic in my head all day before I finally did it.
@roz0810 you can do it. Logging food helps, activity helps, community helps, and yeah, medication does help, but not in isolation, of course. You've got this.
@DeterminedKins way to go! And yeah, I weigh every day, but sometimes after a salty day, I skip, because I absolutely don't have to see that.
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@CupcakeCrusoe
๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ Absolutely!!!!!
And kids have a sixth sense!!!!
Also, quoting didn't work for me, sorry!3 -
Hi Iโm 53 and 5โ6โ.
Original Starting Weight: 257.8 (1/14/21)
March Start Weight: 219.2
March Goal Weight: 217.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 170
Mar 5: 220.1 (+0.1)
Mar 12: 218.6 (-1.5)
Mar 19:
Mar 26:
Mar 31:
Every week things are crazier at work. Iโm now doing my job and parts of 3 other peopleโs jobs. And taking work home on the weekends. The good news is I had over 10,000 steps per day Monday thru Friday which is good for me. I looked back on my weight chart and Iโve essentially been losing and gaining back the same 2+/- lbs since December 26th. I am not giving up though! It will get better!๐8 -
@sandielewis2001 im super competitive and Iโm trying to keep up with your WL since we have similar stats. Nice work and thanks for the accountability you donโt even know you provide!!! ๐๐ผ
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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
2nd GW April1st : 185lbs
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January: 207.1 - 194.4 (-12.5lbs)
February: 194.4-189.2 (-7.2lbs)
5th: 189.2. (0lbs)
12th: 186.8 (-2.4lbs)
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Back on the train! ๐ Next stop station #185 !!!
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Age: 30
Height: 5'3"
SW: 252.8 lb (11/13/2020)
CW: 194.0 lb (3/1/2022)
3/5: 192.4
3/12: 192.4, again, i guess ๐
3/19:
3/26:
GW for March: 188
GW for 2022: 146ish
I saw 191 and even 190 on the scale earlier this week, but guess who's back in town to eff everything up? That's right, it's my period. Ugh. I'll see a whoosh soon enough. I so did not miss going through all this when I was heavier tbqfh, but I def am not mad enough about it to want to go back to where I started, not seriously. My cycle is also really long, about 6 weeks - not sure if that's just my life now, or if my body will settle into a more typical monthly rhythm as time goes on.
I've been productive as heck today - I've done most of the laundry, and I've been a machine in the kitchen all morning. I made some delicious tomato soup for lunch, from almost-scratch (I started with canned whole tomatoes - if they were in season rn I would have gotten fresh). I also made a chocolate-and-cherry baked oatmeal for breakfast next week that I'm really looking forward to, and next week's lunch came together MUCH more easily than the stir-fry, LMAO. It's a warm roasted vegetable pasta salad with turkey kielbasa - I just cut up my kielbasa and veggies (brussels sprouts and mushrooms; there's also squash but I bought that frozen and already cubed, and cherry tomatoes but those I left whole), tossed the veg with some olive oil and then stuck it all in the oven for about half an hour, then mixed that up with some tricolor rotini and dressed the whole thing with a splash of white balsamic vinegar.8 -
Age: 44
Height: 5'10"
HW: 290.6 (4/19/2021)
SW: 287.4 (7/16/2021)
CW: 222.0 (3/1/2022)
GW for March: 217
GW for 2022: 170
UGW: 170
3/5: 222.6
3/12: 221.6
3/19:
3/26:
Last Sunday I decided to take a bit of a break, and have been eating at maintenance since. Happy to report I successfully maintained for the week, and oddly enough for the first few days I really struggled to actually eat at my maintenance. There were some high calorie snacks and extra glasses of wine thrown in to make sure I got there. Today is my last day, and I am ready to get back at it tomorrow, but will keep it as an option if I get weight-loss fatigued again.
I ordered a proper bikini last week, which I haven't worn in about 14 years, and it arrived yesterday. I tried it on last night, and I am happy to say that I felt better than I thought I would, and will totally be wearing it. I got 2 different bottom options: one is cut a little lower, but has cute ties at the side and offers more cheek coverage. The other sits higher up my waist and covers my jiggly lower stomach, but shows more leg and cheek. I can't decide which one I like better - may have to work up the courage to post and get some opinions, lol. I just have to say though, that the size chart from the company I ordered from definitely didn't go for vanity sizing... I had to order a 4xl to cover the ladies!
Goals for March
- Meet protein goal at least 3x weekly โ๏ธ 3 of 7
- Meet fiber goal at least 3x weekly โ๏ธ 5 of 7
- Eat out no more than 1x per week โ
- Get minimum of 6000 steps daily โ๏ธ 6 of 7
- Drink minimum of 8 glasses water daily โ๏ธ
- Take a day of self-care: Day off work, massage, and manicure/pedicure - still need to schedule this!4 -
Glad to be back and Thank you @RavenStCloud for this thread. Great support here!
Mary from Pennsylvania 64, 5'4", 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
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
My goal is 5 lbs for February. Only got 2.4 lbs/5 lb goal
My goal for March is 5 lbs.
3/1/22-155 lbs. Down 100 lbs so far!
3/6/22-153 lbs
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3/20/22-
3/27/22-
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