Women 200lb+, Let's Have An Extraordinary January!!!

RavenStCloud · January 2023

🎉Hello, ladies, and Happy New Year!🎉
🎉🎉🎉We've made it to 2023!!!🎉🎉🎉

⭐ This is our year! We're going into 2023 with commitment, focus, and the support of all the women in this group!

⭐It's a brand new year. And you get to choose if it's a Brand New You that greets 2023 or if 2022 You is going to kick down the door and continue marching her way forward. Maybe it'll be a mix of both!

⭐Share your plans for 2023. Is there a goal that you would like to have achieved by next December? What are your specific plans for this January?

⭐And do you have a mantra or a bit of advice that will inspire you for this new year?

💛 If you've never been here before, please know you are welcome to join at any point in the month. All you have to do is post something, and then BAM! you're one of us.

💛 In this group, we post our weekly and monthly goals and provide support and motivation to each other as we share our triumphs and our struggles. This group is all about accountability.

💛 All are welcome and if you think you belong here, you do! No matter how much you currently weigh or how you measure (or don't measure) your weight, we'd love to hear from you.

💛 Victories, both scale and non-scale, are great to hear about, but, conversely, we know that weight loss isn't all sunshine and roses. If you're going through a rough patch, please feel free to be honest and vent your heart out. The struggle is real and we're all here to support each other!

⭐ Let's be extraordinary this January and have an amazing New Year!!!⭐

pomlover57 · January 2023

Happy New Years and best of luck to all. Just discovered this group and hope to provide and garner oodles of support and encouragement.

roz0810 · January 2023

Happy new year to all. Let's do this!!

Sydsunflower88 · January 2023

I am down 20 lbs since September. I've been self sabatoging for about two months ths. Trying to get back on track with my goals. I need to lose about 70 more pounds. I wa t to feel less joint pain and be able to sit on the floor with my daughter without hurting or feeling uncomfortable.

RavenStCloud · January 2023

Nov SW: 260
Dec 1st: 250
Jan 1st: 243

This month's goals:

⭐️ Swim x4 a week
⭐️ Log all food
⭐️ Stay within calorie range
⭐️ Create x3 a week
⭐️ Study Spanish x3 a week

My exercise goal for January is to swim 15 times and if I accomplish that, I gift myself with an anklet on the last day of the month. (I've already got one for Novemeber and December!)

I'm trying to stay within the calorie range my nutritionist set for me and to log all my food regardless.

My two non-health related goals are to create more (sew, crochet, etc) and to be more committed to learning a second language.

🌟My main goal this year is to lower my cholesterol because it's almost off the chart. I got very high results November 1st and decided to buckle down and commit to seeing a lower number in six months. My doctor gave me the old 'you need to eat better and exercise consistently,' but I don't think she believed I would do anything about it. So really, I want her to see me again after six months and say, 'wow, you lost x amount of weight and lowered your cholesterol by x.'

🌟My piece of advice is to remind myself that I'm human and therefore going to make mistakes. This year, I don't want to set myself up for failure, only for successes; so I'm not going to set rigid targets that I'll punish my for missing or hitting too late. My mantra is Slow and Steady. I know 2023 is the year of the Rabbit, but my aim is to be more like the tortoise.

cellomum · January 2023

Happy 2023 to all!

This month I want to re-establish a running (slow jogging) routine and focus on staying within my calorie budget without feeling deprived (which leads to binging)

Overall, in the next 365 days I want to bring my BMI down to "overweight", run more, knit more and read a history/science article each week.

Good luck to all ❤️

lmgoff232 · January 2023

Happy New Year! Thanks @RavenStCloud for keeping this group going...I have been MIA for awhile but so happy it is here to come back to.

I pretty much hit a roadblock after May of last year, and spent the next 7 months bouncing around between 207-212; this past month, and more specifically the last 2 weeks, really got out of hand. So here I am, back and ready to get down to business.

HW: 290.6 (7/2021)
CW: 215.0
Jan GW: 210
Final GW: 175

Here are my S.M.A.R.T. goals for January.
- 8+ cups of water per day
- Meet my protein goal at least 5 days per week
- Meet my fiber goal at least 5 days per week
- Eat out no more than 1x per week
- Stay under my daily calorie goal every day, no excuses
- At least 6000 steps daily 5x per week

finngirl61 · January 2023

Any recommendations for a new Fitbit? I've read some reviews but am on the fence.

lmgoff232 · January 2023

@finngirl61 I have a Charge 4 that I picked up when I started this process about 18 months ago. It never comes off, except to charge about once a week (unless you use the gps function for outdoor workout, in which case the battery will need to be charged more frequently), and has served me pretty well. The standard band is utilitarian, but you can get some nicer bands from Amazon that dress it up a bit. Happy to answer any questions about it you may have.

pamperedlinny · January 2023

@RavenStCloud thank you again for this group!

@pomlover57 Welcome!!

@Sydsunflower88 You got this! 20 lbs is fabulous.

@cellomum I'm hoping my BMI also gets to overweight this year. It's going to be a huge win when we see it.

@lmgoff232 I love your goals.

@finngirl61 I have a Versa 2 and love it. Prior to the I had a Charge 3 and really liked that when I wasn't looking for a Smart Watch.

pamperedlinny · January 2023

Happy New Year!

Linda
40 years old
SW: 300 lb
Dec 10: 214.8 lb
Prev Low: 195 lb
Goal: 180 lb

I'm giving a few days before I weigh in. I usually weigh on Saturday and given all the junk I had this month I'm happy to wait until my next normal weigh in day. I haven't really weighed or accurately tracked all of December. 😱

I did put together a group of ladies that will be doing a diet themed Bible devotional for the next 30 days and texting each other for accountability. I think leading something like that is going to force me to really think about my choices. I hate being a hypocrite so if I say we are all doing this I can't be going off on a big binge.

This year I'm just going to keep reminding myself Slow and steady wins the race and This is a marathon not a sprint. I've been saying the same for years and will have to keep doing so every time I slip.

I really want to have improvement in my weight and A1C when I go back to my doctor in May. Since i found a great doctor who listens to me now I am actually excited to go in with real progress.

justanotherloser007 · January 2023

49 yo 5’3” 6/11/2013 SW 277
December goal: Lose 1-3 pounds
Ultimate Goal weight: 141 (normal BMI)

1/1/2022 172.2
1/1/2023 155

🧅 Hit 3 servings of vegetables every day except Sundays! I reserve Sundays for not hitting my usual protein/oil/carb goals.
🌶️Always be thankful!!!
🍆Be patient! Remember that increments are where it is at, and focus on habits.
🧄Remember: Total loss of 122 lbs!!

Wrapping my head around goals for this year, this is just where I am at now. Happy New Year ladies!!

RosyBest · January 2023

Hello All,

Created my vision board today and will embrace these goals throughout the year while on this weightloss journey.

I have quite a bit to lose and any support / motivation will be great. Feel free to add me. We are stronger together.

-Rosy

pamperedlinny · January 2023

Morning everyone!

I know I'm only 2 days into my new book but I think this one is really putting some smart things in my face I can't ignore. Like why are reasonable boundaries good in every part of our lives but we don't put them on food? Like I don't cheat on my husband. We would put a fence around a playground. You don't steal from the store. So why not something reasonable when it comes to food... not just while "on a diet" but almost all the time regardless. It just struck me the way it was written that I need to remember boundaries are good things and not just restrictions to fight against. 🙃

I've been taking down most of the Christmas decorations this morning since I'm back working tomorrow. My allergies didn't like something I came across though. I don't know if it was the dust on the bins or something else but my eyes itch, my skin itches and I have a huge headache in just the past 90 minutes so I think I'm done for a while. In good news I have over 2000 steps on my fitbit while un-decorating so I'll count it as a small workout as well. Seems fair all in all.

VickyEltonGreen · January 2023

Happy New Year everyone!

Vicky 61 years old
Highest weight 240 ( early 2000's)
Current weight 219.6

Goal for January
213

Back to work tomorrow after 2 months off. Was a rough fall with health issues but feeling so much better ( vertigo then shingles). I love my job and am excited to be back.

Goal
Be realistic

Be gentle on me

Focus on all the successes off the scale and give them equal value

Focus also on emotional and physical health

Try my best to eat the foods that make me feel healthier

Hope everyone has a great month and will continue to check in and read your posts as really find them helpful

Angief05 · January 2023

Happy New Year!
I just restarted with MFP and found this group. It sounds perfect for me.
My goal for 2023 is to get the healthiest I have ever been. I turn 60 in Dec and want to be a healthier me.
I currently weigh 232.9 lbs as of this morning. I have lost 15lbs since Oct 22. So, I'm on the right track.
I am not setting a goal weight, because every time I do that it adds more pressure to me. I honestly believe my body wil tell me when I'm there.
One thing I have decided, it's time for me to put me first,is that selfish? yes, but it's time. I always worry about everyone else, and put me and my health to the back burner. Well, after taking to my husband and my daughter, I've decided it's me time!
I look forward to getting to know you all and I plan to stay engaged in this group.
If any want to add me as a friend I would like that.
Angie
from BC Canada

KeriA · January 2023

Keri
69 years old
5'6"
SW: 266ish
CW: 249.
Next Goal weight: 220 (how much I got down to the last time I lost a significant amount on MFP)
Halfway GW: 199.5
UGW: 150 (healthy weight) then reconsider
January GW: Get bak into the 240s and start to slowly lose.

I post weigh- in when I lose.
8/3: 244.4
9/1: 245.2
10/1: wavering between 245. 6 and 248 after starting back to work full-time
11/1: 249.2 then have been wavering around 250.
1/2/2023: 251.8

2023 GOALS:
Keep take out/eating out to 1 day a week.
Keep up the aquafit, increase walking and add a day of strength training.
Continue to drink enough water and get enough sleep.
Try to log food and exercise.
Try to make another step lowering sugar intake.

JANUARY GOALS!
⭐ Aquafit 3 days a week and walk between – We did this this fall but put the Y on hole in December. We just went and did 75 minutes today.
⭐Plan and cook healthy meals at home - I was not doing well with this at the end of last year.
⭐ Log daily on MFP and track on my spreadsheet – I will log today and try this but haven’t been able to do this while working fulltime. I need to set up my 2023 spreadsheet today. But meal planning for the week ahead comes 1st.
⭐ Eat at a sensible deficit - Once I get back to logging this should improve.
⭐ Drink plenty of water and get enough sleep – I am getting up earlier to get to work and going early to the Y 3 days a week. Saturday is my only sleep in day.

It was a busy fall. My MIL died at the end of the summer and a few weeks later my 1st grandson was born prematurely. I started a new job and my husband was working on a huge project with a deadline in December. We started up our Y membership and doing Aquafit 3 days a week. We walked a bit but not enough. My youngest who is a young adult is living at home and was put on a restrictive diet. No eating out or take out. So this is a big goal for the year and month.

December we put the Y on hold to prepare to fly to see our Grandson. No risky activities with the triple-epidemic increasing and with visiting a 4 month old who is in the process of getting all his immunizations per schedule. No vaccination for RSV though. We flew in a week before Christmas and quarantined then celebrated the holidays with them. I worked remotely on the weekdays while quarantining. I cut my foot so I wasn’t able to walk as planned until the end of the trip. Also my mother went into the hospital and is now in skilled care. Unlike other times she isn't recovering quickly. She is getting weaker. We were thinking she would be home. She does have some assistance set up at home but she hasn't gotten to the place she needs to be to go home. She lives in a retirement community where she has her own apartment. So this is why I have been MIA lately.

I am glad I have had a long weekend before going back to work tomorrow. Hence the time to get onto MFP and I am hoping to be able to be more regular with it now.

limnological · January 2023

Kimmie
37 years old
5'3"
SW:205
CW: ?
GW: ~130

Hi everyone, I've lurked on here a while and I'm trying to do more interacting and less lurking. So, nice to be here!

January Goals:
I'm skipping the scale this month and tracking habits instead.

Running (3x/week)
Yoga (5x/week)
Drinks 1 night per week or less
2 nalgene bottles of water/day
1 legume-based batch meal per week (this one first, mmmm: https://www.101cookbooks.com/chickpea-salad-sandwich/)

tahitig · January 2023

Happy 2023 everyone !
It's nice to see some returning participants here (welcome back @imgoff232) and a big welcome to all the newbies. This is the place for accountability and support, and where we all celebrate each others' success -- there were many success stories in 2022 and this year will be even better!

I'll say right here in front of you all that I'll commit to losing 30 pounds in 2023.
That's 2.5 pounds per month - reasonable, right?
By year's end, that will put me at 153, within a just few pounds of a normal-range, healthy BMI.
I started at 215 last year.

When the ultimate goal weight is achieved - 150 - TahitiG wants to celebrate by posting photos here from - you guessed it - Tahiti ! 🥥🌺🍍🏝 It could happen THIS year with a strong commitment.

You guys know that I recently almost bought the farm from COVID and Guillain Barré - I'm just so glad to be here that I don't feel as intimidated by as many barriers as before, including the scale. So, 2023 is potentially a big year for me. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support so far. I hope 2023 is healthy and rewarding for all - let's do this !!! 💗

pamperedlinny · January 2023

HAPPY TUESDAY!

It was the third day of my devotional for January and I swear the writer has just found everything I've ever said about or while dieting and put it in there. LOL. Today was the "I'll start tomorrow" mantra we all keep saying when we mess up. Ugh!

Yesterday after putting up most of the Christmas stuff (there is still a few things I haven't gotten around to) my husband and I had a date day. We went to lunch, got lost on purpose driving around the rural area, poked in a few shops and just enjoyed being together. It's been a while since we went out without our daughter or friends or without a real destination or plan. Then I was in bed and asleep by 8:30. I guess all the late nights over the past week caught up to me and I just couldn't keep my eyes open any longer.

Today I'm going to hit the Zumba class while my daughter is at basketball so I'll have plenty of cardio this evening.

@VickyEltonGreen Hope your first day back went well!

@Angief05 Welcome to the group! I love that it’s your time! You got this.

@KeriA You’ve had a LOT going on. I hope January is smooth sailing.

@limnological Other than lentils and a few other tiny legumes I’ve never really been a fan of legumes. Mostly it’s the texture when you bite in. A few it’s the bean flavor but 75% of the time it’s the texture. I wish I liked them more. Maybe one day I’ll find some recipes that mask that texture. If you find any that aren’t too beany please share! I’ll try almost anything once.

@tahitig I love this so much! You can do it and I can’t wait to see the photos because I know you can do it.

magster4isu · January 2023

Last year I heard someone say “Don’t rely on motivation, rely on dedication.” I am dedicated to make 2023 the best year ever!!

Women 200lb+, Let's Have An Extraordinary January!!!

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