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

Good Morning Everyone;
I just realized I didn't say I had VSG surgery when I introduced myself in August. I thought it would be easier to drop the pounds, but it is a tool to keep you from overeating. I have a therapist who has been so encouraging through all of this. I sign to do two 5k; for the first one, I had anxiety and chickened out. I did this last one (I walked most of it). I had the most challenging time trying to get motivated to exercise. After the 5K, I have been exercising again on a regular base, and I love it. I have been doing Step Aerobics mostly and Taebo. I plan to move into Bar exercises, yoga, Band work, swimming, and walking/running. I need to cut my carbs more, but I stay under 1400 calories. I have been off from work since I had surgery on my hand. I am returning on the third. My challenge is to avoid the snacks they sell at the front desk and incorporate exercise into my work schedule. I also need to continue bringing my lunch.

@CupcakeCrusoe, thank you for your kind words. You motivated me to plan a getaway with my friends. Thank you for welcoming me to the group. I hope you have fun catching up with your friends. Have a great weekend! Does weighing in daily help? I tend to obsess, so I weigh in weekly.

@serenecompassion2663, it sounds like you are getting it done! I am considering converting my garage into a studio for crafting and workouts. I currently do everything in my bedroom. My husband complains when my desk for crafts is up. So I need to get my project going—great job in decluttering. I am making myself declutter and putting away things before I return to work. I bet you did enjoy Rent.

@pamperedlinny, how was the book called "The Measure"? I love Zumba, and I admire how you use your time wisely. When my kids were on the soccer field, I should have walked instead of sitting there like a bump on a log.

@badnoodle, congratulations on your weight loss of 40 pounds! The meals you made sound so good. The Arboretum sounds like a beautiful place to walk. They say changing your position to walk or run is essential to keep it interesting.

@sandramarshall200 - Hi, I am Monique, new to the group. Hip surgery is no fun, and losing weight prior probably will make things easier. You will work out plenty when you go through PT and OT. After you get your clearance, you may want to work out in the pool with water aerobics(less strain on the joints). Welcome back, and I hope to see you on the community page soon.

Well, I will have a boiled egg and oatmeal this am. I wish you all a wonderful day. My golden retriever Rose is ready to come in and follow me around.
I look forward to hearing about your weekend, everyone. Be safe in everything you do.

Good morning everyone. I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend. I did some planning for future exercises. I did an old favorite yesterday, Taebo. I am ordering some weighted gloves to do this. I love doing step aerobics too. I plan to run/walk with my dog Rose today and do an abdominal workout and band workout. Soon I can add swimming to my list. Yay! My husband and I planned our vacations for the rest of this year and the beginning of the next. Then last night, he asked if his Mother could come on our trip to Orlando. I told him that would be fine and I would stay home.
My Mother in law says hurtful things to me, and I feel her constantly judging me. So, I want to stay home with my positive energy. My husband says I didn't go to Atlanta last year with him and his mom. I didn't go when they went to San Francisco, Africa, Mexico, and other places. My husband invited his friends to go to Gatlinburg, and my friend invited us to stay in her timeshare in Hawaii. I asked him if he didn't want to vacation alone with me anymore. We went alone on vacation in 2021. I loved it. He said that he is more family oriented. I know that my son will not go to Orlando if my Mother in law goes as well. My daughter can't go until she gets her life in order. Since his mom is in her 80's, I think he should go with her. My best friend's mom died this week, and life is too short. Sorry for the book; I just needed to vent.

@CupcakeCrusoe- I wish I could get motivated for Spring Cleaning. I have been tackling projects one by one. Saturday evening looks excellent. Relaxing with your husband and hopefully getting the kids down early.

@serenecompassion2663 - Great idea to have a dangling carrot to motivate exercise and retail therapy. A cute top for the summer and a promise of a new necklace for next week's walk. Not a bad haul.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Hi, @mdmcmillon and welcome back! Everyone is over in the May thread. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10889731/women-200lb-lets-have-a-magical-may

congrats on staying on target, working like that! that's quite the accomplishment.