Women 200lb+, Let's Astonish Ourselves This April!!!

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
3/1/22-155 lbs. Down 100.2 lbs so far!
4/1/22-156.4 lbs

Been MIA AGAIN! :-( Will catch up on all your posts!
4/2/22-154 lbs
Had to share these daily weight, you'll see why.
4/3/22-152 lbs NEW LOW!
4/4/22-150 lbs NEW LOW!
4/5/22-148.6 lbs NEW LOW!

4/10/22- 151 lbs I had corned beef the other day and put on, I'm sure, water weight. It was up higher and slowly coming back down. Did 272 minutes on my Elliptical today for 17.54 miles.

Hey all, just in to say a quick hi after the weekend. I'm def up a few lbs but I got to see family and friends, so I'm really not too bothered and I'd say I'll get that down in the next couple of weeks again.

I did a slightly faster walk-jog on Sat, dropped my nephew off to his sports and then made use of their local forest, @goal06082021 I'm smiling reading your post, I spotted a baby stoat while in the forest, it was so cool, not an animal I'd see often. I just started tracking these walk-jogs last week so I'm hoping to push something each week once things feel good like distance/time/pace.

And we're starting our swimming lessons this evening, hoping it goes well!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Good morning!

I totally forgot to weigh-in this morning, so that's delayed. I tweaked my back a little on Saturday so yesterday I was entirely, completely, deliciously lazy. Watched some Call the Midwife, worked on a puzzle for a bit, did some yoga/stretching, and foam rolled. It was glorious.

Back at it today with a workout this afternoon and I've booked my class times for my entire vacation. Able to stay on a fairly regular schedule, so that helps take the edge off. (Plus it's a little break from some intensive family-time. It's win-win. )

Hello everyone!

YESSS!! The plateau has broken! Down 1.4 lbs this week! Progress!

SW: 253 lbs
CW: 231 lbs
GW: 150 lbs

Exercise goals:
Walk to work 3 days/week- Week 1: yes!
At least one Ringfit Adventure workout on days off. Week 1: Twice!
Try to stay at 1700 calories every day of April except Easter weekend with family (eat intuitively)- Week 1:Yes!

I had a thought in the shower this week about self care. So often society tells us that self care is something that takes money (buy yourself something, spa/salon services, exercise classes, ect). This was always a hindrance for me. I have two kids in daycare in one of the most expensive cities in the world. There is very little "me money". However, I have now been focusing on my personal health and now this is my definition of self care. It's taking time to notice changes in my body and doing something about it, positive or negative.
If I notice I have put on weight, I need to figure out why and use some of my mental energy on myself to take care of myself.
Did that meal make me feel like crap? Pay attention to it. Take more time to make a meal that makes me feel good.
I am always tired. Then ignore the "stuff" that needs to be done and rest. Recharge. Go to bed early.

It is not selfish to need time for yourself. You can't pour from an empty cup. I want to be around for a long time for my family. However, that means making sure those years are worth it! I don't want to be hanging back cause I'm "too big" or "out of shape" to do what the family is doing. Anyways, thanks for the mental dump. I've been too busy for therapy lately so I guess I'm getting my thoughts out here!

Have a great day everyone!

Hello from Canada!

Thanks for letting me check in. My husband hit maintenance this week but has committed to continue tracking with me so that I don't fall off tracking. We measure/track everything except water!

Age: 54
Height: 5'3"
HW: 272/1 (4/23/2021)
SW: 268.2 (12/29/2021)
CW: 227.4 (4/11/2022)

GW for end of April: 224
GW for June 18 (my 55th birthday): 218.2
Stretch goal (55lb loss for my 55th birthday): 213.2
Goal for Dec 10: 193.2

UGW: 140

Goals for April:
Survive a lot of Roadtrips throughout April following my son's college lacrosse team and stay on plan. This includes many car trips, flights, hotels and restaurants.

Goood morning everyone!

Still holding at 190.2. I like that. I'm pretty sure my period is soon, so I might see a spike in water retention, but it's just water.

Got the shelves painted yesterday, today I have to try to mount them to the wall. Once that's done, I can put stuff back in them, and my front room won't be as much of a disaster. Probably to make them pretty, I'll have to find hidey holes for a lot of my craft stuff, but I do have a whole unused closet in this house in the girls' playroom. It will be a big relief when I get this shelf thing done enough, even if not as done as I wanted it to be. I just want a clean house again, lol.

Also today: meeting my brother and his wife for sushi. I'm so excited, I love sushi. I think Whatsisface and I are going to have the big solar panel discussion, about which company we're going to go with, today.

Tag party!
@bonniemcc4 I love how you overcome obstacles to complete your goals.
@_manny_702 oh no, no going outside on spring break?! cabin fever time.
@seltzer_lover sounds like a very restful rest day!
@hap2go yes, AND! You've now had a great time!
@sbortnick absolutely. Lots of things that don't cost money are self-care, and ARE important. One of the ones I have to remind myself is, your house doesn't have to be spotless all the time. Maybe you close the door on the kids' bedrooms because there are toys everywhere and you don't want to see them, instead of trying to clean it up. That's self-care, right there. Constantly wanting a clean house stresses me out so much.
@Rainyvanc I love that you and your husband are doing it together! That's so lovely! I wish MFP allowed us to share recipe numbers with other members, that would make things easier in that scenario.

Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

Hello all -- I am so glad to find this group and am really inspired by the posts I have read.

It's an old story, but I just had my annual check-up and can see that if I don't prioritize myself/my health, things will go downhill fast.

I am 59:
SW:240
CW:247
Next goal: 199
After that: 150:
UGW:135

I am logging food (shooting for 1200 cals, with 4 veggies and 2 fruits, and moving 60 mins for now. As always and as everyone has, there are a million stressors right now, lots of family members with needs. Not that I didn't "know" it, but I really heard it when my doc said, "Look, you won't be able to help them if you aren't healthy yourself." Duh, but, yeah.

If not now, when?

Peace and congrats to all. I look forward to being on this journey with you.

Hugs, Serena

I forgot to weigh-in Monday, saw yesterday's number on the scale and jumped off quickly, but today...here's the truth.

SW (7/23): 300
3/28: 249.2
4/4: 247.4
4/13: 249.3
4/18:
4/25:

April GW: 241 - 244 (LOL NOT HAPPENING NOW)

🌻 April Goals🌻

🌻 Keep the house tidy
🌻 Meal plan and prep
🌻 Stay focused while traveling


I can't help but feel confused about what is happening with my body right now. I got down to 246 last week and then my weight skyrocketed back up and has just....stayed there. I'm eating right around the place I need to be for 1.5 pounds per week loss (2100-2200 calories) and it's not TOM or anything.

It's just really frustrating to see the major indicator of progress regress. I'm still focused, doing all the right stuff...it's just hard.

Well, it looks like I'm not doing the usual tracking and goal setting I've done for other months. Got off a birthday weekend straight into a minor sinus infection. Will be fasting for religious reasons tomorrow, and... yeah. Finally under the weight I ended March on (194.2 pounds!).

My main and only goal this month is to get over my sinus issues so I can do hard workouts again. Maybe go to the actual gym more than 2x a month. Would normally go tomorrow, but I'm not going to workout with my fuel tank on empty. Don't worry- it's only an 18 hour fast. I'll be eating at dinner.

Yeah, we'll see how the rest of the month goes.

Good morning everyone!

Looks like we're collectively having a rough time. But, you know, logging through a rough time gives you a lot of data for later, to get where you want to go.

Me, my diet break is going great, although I ended last night uncomfortably full as well. But steaks and friends were good, and I don't have to cook at all today, we have so many leftovers. I don't mind at all. Weight is still 192.4, which is to be expected- I am eating at maintenance (or even slightly over, the last couple nights).

I did finish the front room- home office/craft room! Spoiler for before and after photos!

Holy cats I forgot the tag party!

@seltzer_lover As you get smaller, the same deficit won't give you the same rate of loss, as you know. If you stay stuck for three to four weeks at this deficit, you'll have to move it downward. But it could just be

Keep the faith!
@nebslp Denied insurance because of weight?! I hate healthcare in the US so much. Welcome to the group! I'm looking forward to seeing you here.
@kenziestabes It's so important to make sure you rest up after an illness, don't be too hard on yourself for not working out while getting over a sinus infection. Sometimes pushing too hard while recovering just makes you sicker, longer.
@roz0810 Good morning Roz! If you feel stuck, or like what you're doing is not working, feel free to take a step back and see how it could work for you, even if the rate of loss might be slower than you really want. Sometimes, that's the best way to make sure it sticks, you know?

I'm going to go for a long walk this morning, since I won't be as active today (finally, no renovations on the docket for today!). Hopefully I can beat the rain. Have a great day everyone!

Good morning ladies! We're about halfway through the month - if you've been struggling lately, there is still time to turn it around and finish strong.

I'm sure I'm not the only one around here who is prone to the magical thinking of "if I didn't like the thing I ate for dinner, those calories don't count and it's OK to have a whole second meal." Last night I attempted to make mac and cheese without a roux-based cheese sauce, which is how I normally do it - not to save calories, an ounce of flour barely makes a difference in a pot full of pasta and cheese, I just didn't feel like effing around with a roux. To put it mildly, it didn't work. I ate my portion but in retrospect I should have just tossed the whole thing and saved myself 500 calories' worth of disappointment. I tossed the rest, knowing it wouldn't be any better reheated. I was not successful in fighting off the mulligan-dinner impulse, but I didn't go over maintenance, so I'll take that tiny victory. Today is a new day, so I'll brush off my shoulders and get back to it.

@CupcakeCrusoe +1 to the idea of a slipcover for that chair - you can DIY one of those pretty easily with a fitted sheet, as well.

@seltzer_lover (((hugs))) you have come a long way!! Sometimes water weight does happen, even without TOM. I have had water weight from ovulation - man is that a kitten! I also had one month, where I wasn't losing weight and I was doing all the right things. I had gotten all energetic and doubled by walk from 2 miles a day to 5 miles a day. After 30 days (imagine the patience here! I somehow kept to it), I literally lost like 8 lbs overnight. But boy did my numbers look dismal that particular month!!

@CupcakeCrusoe At first, I thought the only difference between the rooms was the fact that whatshisname wasn't in the pic and I was sure you were being cheeky! Lols. Great job, looking good!

@nebslp 226... to be considered at all... wow. Well, now is as good a time as any to get this sorted neb!

@roz0810 I was very much like you when I started this journey in 2013. That whole first year (and after that too - even though I made some headway the next year) . The first year, I lost exactly 0 lbs (I rant in my diary for a year about gaining and losing the same lb over and over). But, like you, I kept coming back. Sometimes, when I watch shows that have addicts or alcoholics - I feel like I was like that. If you listen to them: they want to change. They feel trapped somehow. They have ups and downs... sometimes they do change, sometimes they don't change. For me, I didn't make any headway until I took gluttony and sloth to confession. Because in the end, those sins are the cause of my overweight behavior.

And like any sins, they act like addictions and cause slavery. God really healed me last year in the healing sacrament of confession. I pray healing for you. In confession, I was able to really reflect - be sorrowful for my past behavior (contrition), and make a plan to change (amend my life). Of course, the wonderful thing about confession is that you get a new start, and I was very thankful! I had heavenly help, most especially the Blessed Virgin Mary. I could NOT have done any of this without my most merciful Mother, and I have an icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help - I got it before I became Catholic, it is from Singapore. I just need perpetual help.

It would appear that in your journey reflection is necessary. Ask yourself some "Why do I do that?" questions. Just listen.

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@seltzer_lover (((hugs))) you have come a long way!! Sometimes water weight does happen, even without TOM. I have had water weight from ovulation - man is that a kitten! I also had one month, where I wasn't losing weight and I was doing all the right things. I had gotten all energetic and doubled by walk from 2 miles a day to 5 miles a day. After 30 days (imagine the patience here! I somehow kept to it), I literally lost like 8 lbs overnight. But boy did my numbers look dismal that particular month!!

You bring up such a good point - I go to a HIIT-focused gym and they really changed up the workouts on 4/1....they're significantly more challenging (and I'm already challenging myself more by jogging over power walking) and I think I'm probably working harder, challenging myself more....and maybe my body is freaking out over that?

That gives me food for thought - the change and the weight stall are nearly perfectly aligned. Not sure there's anything I can do except to wait it out and trust that the whoosh will come.