Women 200lb+, Let's Aim For The Sky This July!!!
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kenziestabes wrote: »Why is convincing myself to drive to the gym so difficult?
When I got to this stage, I had to address just how important going to the gym was going to be in my life. If it seems important enough for you to find time before/after work even though you are tired, or want to do something else, then you may have to plan for it. Like always having a gym bag in your car with your workout drinks, workout clothes, workout towels etc. Make it an expedition of sorts, make sure you can't make excuses to back out of it, because excuses are so easy to make!
I was unable to get the hubby to get to the gym, so I canceled our membership. And I walked so much, because: I can do that without an assist from the hubby since I don't have a car. Therefore, I burned so many more calories walking than I ever would at the gym no matter what I did.
Walking is nothing to sneeze at, but as for the burn you can get from a gym vs. walking there are some things to think about: the dog. Dogs love to walk, and it probably doesn't matter if you go to the gym chances are the dog needs walkies!
Gym classes seem to be a good motivator for lots of people because of the scheduled time, and you get to seeing the same faces and can make some friends. Just maybe look at some pros and cons and see if a gym is really the way to go for you. Then make a decision and stick with it! Yep, that is by far the most difficult thing to do on any life journey.1 -
I know I shouldn't make excuses. My apartment gym with dumbbells is where I have been going. There is a really nice gym I'm free to use... 20 minutes down the road. It's about halfway between home and work, but it's so much faster to just do stuff at home so I don't have to get off the beaten path. Maybe once the pup gets the a-ok to go back to daycare, I can eat breakfast, take her to day care, stop at the gym, shower, change, and go to work. Daycare is between home and nice gym, nice gym is between daycare and work. It's namely time, not money, that's making me stumble.
I should add my desire to go to the gym is specifically for strength training. I am doing well in regards to cardio, endurance, and flexibility, but I'm really trying to get some muscle definition and make some workout buddies who can give me tips in person.
Yeah, I think that'll be my game plan. Go to the gym on days I take the pup to daycare.2 -
sargemarcori wrote: »Age: 52
Height: 5'
SW: 266.6 (1/4/21)
January 2022: 233.5
February: 235.4
March 230.9
April 226.8
May 225
June 224.6
7/1: 228.6
7/8: 224.8
7/15: 223.8
7/22:
7/29:
I was mad at the world and went "meh" at checking in last week, though now I can see I was actually doing okay. I've been reading and commenting in my head!
To everyone with kids worrying about their weight-- I want to fight everyone making your kids feel that way. I want to burn things down. that is SO messed up! one thing that might be reassuring to them (if you feel it's helpful and appropriate) is--I've worked in a school (middle school, now a k12) for twenty years. A lot of times, kids start to put on weight in their early teens and then BAM! They're four inches taller and not pudgy anymore. They were just getting ready to grow!
It makes me so angry because I think a lot of my weight issues stem from my childhood. Part of it was almost certainly how my mom was always worrying to her friends about my weight--long before I was actually overweight. Part of it was me, trying to out-eat my (much more active) brothers because if I didn't get seconds fast I wouldn't get them. That FOMO--Fear Of Missing Out-- has been with me my whole life, making moderation very difficult...
That's a thing I'm pondering and working on right now. In October, this lucky LUCKY girl is going on an amazing trip--but we'll be eating out pretty much always for an entire month. I can easily put back every pound I've lost if every meal I'm ordering what I want most from the menu, based solely on my Fear Of Missing Out on the really good stuff...add in the sneaky stuff like salads with high calorie dressings and Moar Cheese Makes Anything Better, and I'm worried. Checking the menu ahead of time won't always be an option! I'm open to suggestions here.
One thing I'm already doing is trying to ask myself before I eat-- how much nutrition/fuel do I need to make it to the next meal? And how many calories do I want to spend on THIS food, instead of, say, that next meal? (so, get a shake now at fast food place I can always hit back home, or wait and have that This is Our Specialty amazing dessert at wherever we hit for dinner?)
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So, while lunch out yesterday went well (I had the salad with meat and skipped the chips and salsa), I still did not do great yesterday as I gave in and had a couple of drinks in the evening. It has been a very stressful week at work, and I needed to decompress (at least that is my excuse). I ended up over in calories as you would expect. I will probably need to work some this weekend as well. There is lots going on next week that I need to prepare for. We are having a mini-conference / summit for all the leaders in NA next week. Luckily it is here in my city so I don’t have to travel (except within the city to the location), but I will end up eating with the group for several meals. I probably won’t be able to keep strictly to plan in this situation. Also, I need to finish my presentation for the conference. I didn’t have much time last week to work on it. So, that will be my weekend activity! The other activity that I want to do this weekend is to actually do a full workout and try to get that back on track.
• Sticking to my plan 95% of the time. Only small variations.
• Lose 5 pounds (down to 246)
• Start more regular exercise again. I was doing something every other day, but I got out of the habit and need to get back.
7/1: 251
7/8: 252
7/15: 246.6 – Yay I am finally down!
7/22:
7/29:
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@JAC581 – I hope the fatigue gets better soon! Good luck with the move!
@justanotherloser007 – At least you know the weight gain due to Prednisone is water. That can come off easily. Keep on track and know that it will come off as it is just water!
@KeriA – I went on a low salt diet a few years ago. For me it was horrible as I am a salt addict. I hated it! I ended up making most things from scratch as almost everything that is processed has WAY too much salt in it. As I got better, I was able to handle more salt so while I still watch it, I am not as tied to a low salt diet anymore. Good luck with the recipes!
@LisaLethal – It is easy to make excuses for eating what we want instead of what is good for us! I have found that if I go off a little, I want more of the bad stuff! If I stay on plan, I don’t crave the bad stuff. It is really a challenge as sometimes you really must go off! Stay strong and you will make it.
@kenziestabes – any loss week over week is good. I stayed around 251/252 for about 10 days before all of a sudden weight came off. Your gym plan sounds good. I still need to work on my exercise plan. I am also struggling with getting a workout of some sort in on a regular basis!
@sargemarcori – I have the same FOMO problem. I grew up in a family with 6 kids and I learned to eat fast so that I could get seconds if I wanted. I have finally begun to get free of it, but it has been a continual struggle.
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Good morning everyone!
185 this morning, but TOM started yesterday, so understandable, and also, ouch, cramps.
I made my dreams a reality from last weekend and ordered the cookbooks I was talking about (ordered them from a second-hand site), and they came in yesterday!
They're all in beautiful condition, and I've already got several recipes in East that I'm planning on making this week. (I want to make a lot of Lauren Toyota's food, too, but it's more tofu- or seitan-based, and it will be more of a learning curve for me, so starting with foods I already have here, East's recipes are better for that.) I'm excited- I've been in a bit of a cooking rut, and I can feel the desire to cook returning, with all these pretty food pictures to look at.
This morning there's lots to do- I've already made coffee, made hot chocolate for my kid, who woke up and saw me making coffee, lol, staged up my cold brew for when everyone wakes up and I can grind beans, and made iced tea for the week. I'm trying a new one, Tazo's Glazed Lemon Loaf. It's really good, and I sweetened it with stevia. I'm trying to stop buying seltzer cans when I can make iced tea and bottle it up for the same convenience and less waste generated (I have little reusable bottles that can fit in my little drink fridge). I don't know how much of my aluminum can waste actually gets recycled, so time to reduce my usage.
Still to come, I'm going to make an omlette recipe from East for my breakfasts for the week, make a grocery list and go grocery shopping, make nasi goreng or korean egg bread (both from East) for lunch, and clean up the house. We're having our carpets professionally cleaned Tuesday, so I've got to work hard at cleaning this weekend.
Tonight, I've got those two pole workshops, which I'm looking forward to. My friend is coming, too. I'll head over a little early to go to the zero waste store with some jars, so I can make up a little zero waste sampler basket for my sister, who seemed interested in that.
Tag party time!
@karilbrandt What you eat is important for health, but I would be careful to attribute a sudden whoosh to the healthfulness of foods. Weight loss isn't linear, so sometimes, based on time of the month, or salt intake, or water intake, or lots of things, you might do everything right and not see a drop, other times you get a whoosh based on those same factors. Just don't want you to get stuck somewhere and think you have to eat only vegetables or something to see weight loss, haha. Don't worry about going over in calories one day, it sounds like you've got a lot going on, with the conference coming up. As long as your weekly totals are at a deficit, you will be on track, just slower than maybe you like.
@JAC581 I'm sorry to hear you're very tired, be sure you take it very easy, easier maybe than you think you need to. I'm glad to hear you get to see your boyfriend again, that you're both testing negative.
@justanotherloser007 nah, I'm very excited about spanakopita (and lots of other things) right now, too. Humans are driven to like food, that all makes sense. You're making excellent progress.
@KeriA yay new low! I love making barbecue sauce from scratch, especially right now, when we have so many tomatoes in the house.
@LisaLethal I know, weight loss not being linear is The Worst. But you are making good progress! The trendline is what it's all about, not the roller coaster.
@kenziestabes I am a 30 minute drive from my gym without traffic, so I totally get you on the drive. I think the reason that my drive usually doesn't bother me is because I've made friends with people at my gym, so it's not just that I'm going there for the workout. I know strength training is somewhat of an isolated activity, but are there people that are usually there when you go? Maybe you start to do like The Nod when you see them, progress toward making a bar buddy? A platonic swole-mate? A deadlift double-team? A bestie-best for the overhead press? lol alright I'm done.
@sargemarcori I grew up in the same kind of situation- two brothers, food disappeared at an alarming rate, lol. Everyone snuck food that was highly prized before it disappeared, so it was a toxic kind of food situation.
I'm trying to emphasize to Whatsisface not to create an environment of scarcity when it comes to treats for the girls. He doesn't really get it, not having grown up like I did. He thinks I just shouldn't bring treats into the house, if we have to work so hard to emphasize balance for the kids. And I'm like NO! Treats are important, and it's important for the kids to realize that they CAN have treats, but also that healthy foods make their bodies feel good, etc.
And then when your kid doesn't want to eat anything but treats, lol, here we go. Parenting is hard, man.
I think that's everything! Have a great day, everyone!
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If anyone of you has a Dille & Kamille store near you, their loose leaf tea for iced tea is amazing. I've been using the apple one and the strawberry one for years now. Delicious.
I'm at my mum's now after a long and unpleasant journey. I didn't get in that walk yesterday but I had to lug around a heavy suitcase, including down some very scary and steep steps and we're going for a walk in a bit so I'm getting to move again! Also the scale (at my mum's, I forgot to weigh this morning) said 124,5kg despite me having slept poorly, still being sore from the workouts from early this week, having already eaten a nice big breakfast and half a liter of water, and being very bloated because my period also came today. I'm just glad the 124kg I saw earlier this week wasn't a mirage or simply caused by me misreading the scale because I didn't have my glasses on. I'm very pleased.
The cat's good, got plenty of food and water. My sister's good, enjoying her vacation to central and eastern Europe with her boyfriend.
Next weekend some relatives from Serbia are visiting so we're gonna have some fun in Amsterdam and in the province my mum lives in.
Now I'm gonna go for that walk, get some necessary shopping done and we're attending a former neighbour's birthday party tonight so I'm letting go of restrictions and will just make sure I log everything so I'll know what the damage will be.
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We won our softball game last night! I was the catcher, so lots of squatting. Lol. Even managed to score a run!
@CupcakeCrusoe I’ve admittedly not been to this gym enough to know. I work in a satellite office and this is the gym at the main office. A TON of military veterans work at my company, so- from what I heard from coworkers- it’s typically full of office workers trying to maintain their service levels of fitness. They’re also pretty safety oriented, so if I went up to one and said I wasn’t really sure what I’m doing, they would most likely help. We shall see.5 -
kenziestabes wrote: »We won our softball game last night! I was the catcher, so lots of squatting. Lol. Even managed to score a run!
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Also! The medium shirt fit perfectly. My mind is blown that I’m a size medium in t-shirts. I mean, it’s a unisex tee, but still…2
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Age: 31
Height: 5'3"
SW: 252.8 (11/13/2020)
CW 7/1/22: 183.2
7/2: 182.6
7/9: 184.0
7/16: 183.8
7/23:
7/30:
GW for July: Out of the 180s
GW for 2022: In the 150s
OK, I'll take it.
I ordered some new gym shoes earlier this week, got fitted at the running store in the mall and everything. They arrived today, and...they're the wrong size. I went to the store's website to see about ordering a replacement, and New Balance doesn't seem to want to sell them inventory that will fit me, so I went ahead and ordered a new pair directly from NB. I walked around the mall for a while after I dropped off the shoes to return, since the weather was supposed to be nasty - big clouds in the sky and hot, hot, hot. I got all the steppies I needed today and more, and hopefully the shoes I ordered today ship soon and get here quickly. And fit, that would also be nice.4 -
I weigh in at 335.6 (today) and have a very long way to go. So far I have lost 27 pounds. I am determined. Can I post here too or is there an extra posting for people over 300? I am 58.7
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So despite eating in a surplus yesterday (tons of štrudla sa makom and Chinese food) and being on my period (and very bloated from it) and weighing in after breakfast because I forgot this morning, the scale said 124,7 or 124,8kg! My mum's scale is actually very easy to read even though it has little lines you have to see and count yourself, it's not a digital scale. I much prefer it to every other scale and we've had it pretty much all my life. This scale is over 20 years old. Anyway, all this leads me to believe that my true weight might be lower, closer to 124 or even 123,5kg. Based on the deficit I've had it should be closer to that too. Still, I'm happy to see a lower number too.
Yesterday we had the birthday but we still had to buy a gift and I also needed some new underwear so we went into town for a bit. I got the cutest stuff and nice summery trousers, none of which I tried on but all of which fit perfectly. I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of which clothes will fit me despite my very bad sense of how much space I take up in the world. For a few months this winter I kept bumping books and full cups of tea off my living room table with my butt because I couldn't tell that I was too close to them and that streak finally ended too.
Today's goal is to not combat my cramps with all the chocolate in the house. Yesterday I got in about an hour to an hour and a half of walking and today it's gonna be 27 degrees and I'll have to carry all my heavy luggage home by train so I'm not gonna do much of anything. Tomorrow I'm doing the regular workout, immediately followed by another gymnastics workout so I'm looking forward to that!
@The_Fat_Optimist of course you're welcome here! My own starting point was in the 300s too.
If you want an additional place you can go for support, there's a larger losers group as well. I don't have a link to it as I'm on the mobile app but that's a nice place too.2 -
Good morning everyone!
185.4 this morning, but it's TOM right now. It's definitely not that I overate yesterday, because...
Yesterday was nuts. I started off well! I deep cleaned the kitchen.
Made lots of tea for the week.
Went grocery shopping. Made nasi goreng for dinner.
And as I was making dinner, I was running up against time to leave for my workshops. So I never ate lunch, whoops, and I left before I ate the dinner I made, so you can imagine what happened at the workshops. I got really lightheaded, nauseous, didn't feel well. Left after the workshops, immediately got some food before even driving home, lol.
Anyway! Busy and productive day yesterday, today I've got to clean the house hardcore and prep my chicken and breakfasts for the week. And then hopefully that will get done and I can spend some time playing video games this afternoon/evening.
Tag party time!
@bojaantje3822 sounds like you're having a fun and relaxing time! That's very exciting, that all the trousers you brought home fit, that almost never happens to me.
@kenziestabes I loved being the catcher when I played softball. I especially loved throwing the catcher's mask off to do stuff, so dramatic, lol.
@goal06082021 I hope the new shoes fit! And good progress!
@The_Fat_Optimist you're welcome here, of course! Excellent job losing so far!
Have a great day, everyone!
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Okay, since I started on a Sunday. I guess Sunday is weigh-in day. I weight daily, so I'm using Happy Scale and taking the weekly average.
Age: 37
Height: 5'2
SW: 250
CW: 250 (7/10)
GW for July: 244
GW: 199 - I felt better under 200lbs, and that's what I want right now is to feel better
7/10 - 250lbs
7/17 - 248.4lbs (-1.6)
The Good
Logged my food every day
Walking more, working in some light exercise
No food binges
64oz or more of water each day
Needs Improvement
Over calories a few days.
Too many alcohol calories and too much sodium
Move more. I'm really out of shape.
Feet, ankles and knees hurt. I think I need new shoes.
Goals for the next week
Stay under 1700 at least 5/7 days
At least 5000 steps every day
Get to the pool or park at least once
I have to get some new clothes for work (back to school in two weeks). I tried ordering pants, based on the size chart, I needed a 22. Got them and they're way too baggy and fit horribly. So, I have no idea what size I am right now. I'm going to have to go shopping this week and try on pants. Really not looking forward to it. I haven't plus-size shopped in a long time. I've mostly stuck with flowy dresses and stretchy jeans as I've gained weight. Anyone have any clothing location recommendations that won't make my bank account cry?4 -
Happy Monday, all!!
Well, as I predicted I had a lazy-ish weekend, it was the first weekend I had with the hubster in 6 weeks, so we took it easy. Had a lovely massage on Saturday (still a little sore, I love massages but I bruise!!) and did some running around, but I was within my calories (not counting wine). Sunday I didn't hit my 8k steps, but I got 7k, so it wasn't a complete couch potato day. I prepped super green soup and turkey fajita patties for lunches this week. I did get a bit snacky through the day and went over calories (plus had a couple of beers and some wine) so I'm seeing a bump up on the scale this morning. I need to remember that this was what I did when I lost a lot of weight previously - lower cals during the week, extra cals on the weekend and not rushing it. I want to lose weight, but also want to enjoy life.
I was a bit slow getting going this morning, so I didn't get off a station early so I have some walking to catch up on. Honestly, it's bitterly cold so I'm not sorry!
Plan this week is to keep with my previously stated goals,and maybe try and get in a EP workout or maybe a round of Ring Fit.
@CupcakeCrusoe that nasi goreng looks amazing!
@bojaantje3822 your adventures sound exciting! I was lucky enough to spend my 40th in Amsterdam (right before covid hit) and it was amazing. I could honestly live there.
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Good morning everyone!
187.8 this morning. It's not overeating, it's salt and TOM. And maybe some soreness from Saturday. Bodies are incredible, 3 lbs in one day.
Tonight is Hot Seat and Sittin' Sexy again, this time a new song/new routine. Hot Seat kicks my butt in a good (and a bit literal) way.
Last night I made Bombay Rolls out of East, I'm loving that cookbook. They were a big hit with the fam, too.
Very salty/herby/lemony, so good.
I made the Sodha Family Masala Omlette for breakfasts for the week, but forgot to take a picture. I've got chicken prepped for lunches, and I'll just take whatever fruit/veg needs used up in the fridge for snacks. Today it's grapes. I'll throw a protein bar in my bag in case I need it.
Tonight, I will probably use up some leftover rice and make the herbed wild rice with lime and coconut. It's so fun to really dive into recipes and combinations of flavors I've never made before. Especially when they're really not that hard at all.
Tag party time!
@EmA_5512 I unfortunately don't have any clothing recommendations, as I go through the Problem With Jeans every time I buy new ones, too. I have a pair of Old Navy Fits You 3-sizes-in-one jeans, and I popped one of the small, unnoticeable seams immediately, but I do like them otherwise. The front fupa area comes up really high and makes them very comfortable to wear, even if, like usual, because I'm so short-waisted, they come up basically into my bra-band area. And they fit as more of a 12, now they're fitting as more of a 10. I notice the sizing goes up as high as you need, as well. Actually, my anniversary picture has me with them on, looking cute, so here we go:
@Alatariel75I want to lose weight, but also want to enjoy life.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Age: 30
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight: 267.4 (6/1/22)
Current Weight: 264.8 (7/1/22)
Goal Weight: 150
7/1: 264.8
7/8: 264.4 (-0.4)
7/15: 263.4 (-1.0)
7/22:
7/31:
Total month loss:
Weekly goals:
Eat Less Carbs (Recently Diagnosed as Diabetic)
Eat veggies with lunch and dinner5 -
Hello 👋, I’m GB. I have been struggling with weight loss for last few years but I never give up! 💪🏻
I’m 30 years old and 5.5”.
Highest weight: 204 ( early this year)
Starting weight: 192
Goal 1: 180 (obese to overweight)
Goal 2: 150 (overweight to healthy)
Goal 3: 120 - 130 ( Target)
🌟July Goals 🌟
🚶♀️10,000 steps everyday
🍴 Eat home cooked meals everyday
🏋️♀️ Strength training 3-4 times a week
🥉 Reach my goal 1
07/04 - 188
07/11 - 185.3
07/18 -181
07/25 -
July weight loss : 7 lb
Total weight loss: 23 lb
This is the first time I have been consistent for longer than 2 weeks in my multiple attempts at weight loss. I super appreciate the results I’m seeing so far for all the hard work I’m putting in. I understand workout is not a chore and a lifestyle. So il keep working until it does feel like that. I’m only a pound away from my milestone goal and I’m hoping by next Monday, il be there! 😀4 -
Age: 34
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight: 320 lbs
Current Weight: 290.6 lbs
Goal Weight July: 279 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 180-199 lbs
Weigh in Day: Friday
7/1: 290 lbs
7/8: 293
7/15: 290.6 lbs
7/22:
7/29:
🌈 It has been a good month for us, although my weight has definitely struggled. Right now as we are down to the final few weeks of summer, I am kicking my tail into gear to establish the better habits that I need in order to succeed. It's been great seeing how well everyone is doing! One of my son's (my 8 year old) is wanting us to do family walks together which I think is a great idea! He specifically plans to run during these walks, so we are going to give this a try today once it cools down this evening. I'm pretty excited that he is excited to do it.
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@CupcakeCrusoe love the anniversary pic with whatshisname! What are you growing in the garden? And yes the rolls look wonderful!! Yummy!!
@The_Fat_Optimist I had to really come up with some things because when I started I had a long way to go as well. I had maintenance breaks during holidays, meaning, I ate at goal weight + exercise (I actually still lost weight during that time). Every Sunday, I always eat calories at goal weight + exercise. If I am at maintenance if I need to "borrow" calories I saved during the week this is when I do so. When I lost weight I geared everything towards "maintenance calories at goal weight" to teach me how to maintain and not just willy nilly gain weight whenever I get there. Having that special day every week really helped out during difficult times. I also make sure I am 1) drinking lots of water or no cal tea 2) get my recommended fiber the majority of the time 2) hit protein goals first - in my diet this is my weakest link and if I get that I let the chips fall where they may so to speak. This is a journey, and you are learning you can do this!!
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