❄️ Just Give Me One Month - January 2024

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  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and tired of looking and feeling like I do. I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again.

    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    SW Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5 | Nov 2023: 208.3 | Dec 2023: 205.3

    January 2024 Goals:
    Log Food Daily | 1Hr Aerobic Dance Daily w/Extra Exercise as Possible | 7 hours Sleep/Day | Consistency

    Jan 1: 205.9
    Jan 2: 205.9
    Jan 3: 205.7

    Welcome to the group, @Curt0959 ! Your journey so far is inspiring - wishing you continued success!

    @Kim_2024 For lunches, I've been doing two small snacks instead of one bigger lunch, because I tend to still be hungry after lunch and will end up eating even more. I'm working from home so I have access to a stove/cook top, which I didn't have when I worked in an office. Sometimes I do eggs and toast (40 cal bread), and later in the day I do a bowl of cream of wheat or applesauce with a banana. Sometimes I eat my big meal for lunch, and have a small dinner. It really depends how I'm feeling that day, and if my husband is home or not. If I'm still really hungry, sometimes I'll have a can of green beans with spaghetti sauce. I know it sounds weird, but my mom, who did Weight Watchers for years, swears by bowls of frozen veggies with sauce on them. It works! I'm usually not hungry after that -- and a can of green beans is roughly 70 cals. Yes, the sauce has calories too, but it's better than grabbing cookies or junk food like I'd have done in the past. :)
  • tech_hunter
    tech_hunter Posts: 350 Member
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    Hi there! Starting nearly over again, but 2024 is shaping up to be a very active year in my life and I want to be ready for it!

    HW: 220
    CW: 205
    GW: 150

    Jan 1: 207.8
    Jan 2: 206.4
    Jan 3: 205

    I went haring off up a gully with my husband a couple weeks ago and did something to my leg, so I am recuperating, but I will be starting to do some light weights and increasing my walking slowly so I don't aggravate my bum leg.

    Had a Teton Waters beef polish sausage and roasted brussel sprouts for dinner and it was so good! I put balsamic vinegar on my sprouts and a little herb infused olive oil, and the house still smells like it. I only had one polish sausage, so I am happy about that.

    Have a great evening!

  • Tardytriathlete
    Tardytriathlete Posts: 34 Member
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    Hi all! I’m hoping to lose weight in 2024 and not be at any risk to my future health.

    It seems counterproductive but one of my reasons is I am hoping to have children in the next 5 years (recently married and we’re not in a rush) and I want to have a healthy weight before we try so I can be the best parent I can be. :)
  • brittgreenlikethecolor88
    brittgreenlikethecolor88 Posts: 1,080 Member
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    HW: 220 lb
    GW: 160 lb by June
    January Start:195 lb
    January Goal: 187 lb

    Jan 1: NA - At my inlaws house & unable to weigh in. Will do tomorrow at home! Happy New Year everyone!!
    Jan 2: 195 lb- Here we go! Goals for today, 1) Track all calories 2) walk >20 minutes 3) No alcohol!
    Jan 3: 194.4 lb- Progress! Water weight most likely, but it's something.
    Jan 4: 194.6 lb- TOM started
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and tired of looking and feeling like I do. I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again.

    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    SW Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5 | Nov 2023: 208.3 | Dec 2023: 205.3

    January 2024 Goals:
    Log Food Daily | 1Hr Aerobic Dance Daily w/Extra Exercise as Possible | 7 hours Sleep/Day | Consistency

    Jan 1: 205.9
    Jan 2: 205.9
    Jan 3: 205.7
    Jan 4: 205.3

    Welcome @tech_hunter and @Tardytriathlete ! Hope that this group helps provide accountability and a place to connect with others on the same journey!
  • LovePammiek
    LovePammiek Posts: 14 Member
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    I thought I was posting in this thread but instead I made a new thread lol.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    pamelakeels wrote: »
    I thought I was posting in this thread but instead I made a new thread lol.

    Understandable. :) The forum interface is a little confusing when just getting started. Welcome to the group!
  • mollyfinnegan
    mollyfinnegan Posts: 4 Member
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    SW 14 st 2lbs
    GW 10st 10lbs

    It’s taken me 18 months to put it all on… but if I can maintain a 2lb loss I could be back to my goal at the start of the summer holidays!

    I’m logging food, aiming for 10k steps a day and doing intermittent fasting for the first time to see if that will shake things up!
  • tech_hunter
    tech_hunter Posts: 350 Member
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    HW: 220
    GW: 150

    Jan 1: 207.8
    Jan 2: 206.4
    Jan 3: 205
    Jan 4: 203

    Water weight drops are very motivating, but the desert of non-loss that comes after is very frustrating! I will take what I can get though!

    We will be eating out of the freezer the next few days; we have some beef and pork coming in 2 weeks and I need to clear out a bit more!
  • annpoto
    annpoto Posts: 2 Member
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    January 4th 2024
    HW 201 January 2023
    SW 190 today
    GW 180
    UGW 170
    I need to find balance in my life. To young to retire but the job stress and the worlds stress can consume me-thus I can consume BREAD and CHOCOLATE!
    I have a goal to do water aerobics 3x per week and use my treadmill 2X.
    I need to get back to whole foods and planning on sunday. It is making the to do list mine not everyone elses....Happy 2024! A new beginning!
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and tired of looking and feeling like I do. I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again.

    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    SW Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5 | Nov 2023: 208.3 | Dec 2023: 205.3

    January 2024 Goals:
    Log Food Daily | 1Hr Aerobic Dance Daily w/Extra Exercise as Possible | 7 hours Sleep/Day | Consistency

    Jan 1: 205.9
    Jan 2: 205.9
    Jan 3: 205.7
    Jan 4: 205.3
    Jan 5: 205.4

    Welcome @mollyfinnegan, @pamelakeels, @annpoto, and anyone else joining this thread. Jump on in and let us know what you're hoping to accomplish. We're all here to help each other on this journey. ✨
  • dutchgirl188
    dutchgirl188 Posts: 33 Member
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    Happy New Year! I was in this group the last 2 months and I am happy to be here again!
    I am 37 years old, 5'11" and currently 208.8 lbs. I will weigh in every Friday.
    I started MFP on 10/27/23 and I have lost 15 lbs since then. Each mini goal I hit I will reward myself (pedicure or new outfit, etc.)
    My goals are to lose about 2 lbs per week, track and weigh my food every day, go to the gym 3-4 times per week where I will speed walk 1 mile on the indoor track and do weight lifting for 45 min split into back/biceps, legs/abs, and chest/triceps.
    I wish all of you so much success! 💓
    CW: 208.8
    1st Goal: 208.0
    2nd goal: 198.0
    3rd goal: 185.0
    4th goal: 172.0
    UGW: 165.0

    1/ 5: 208.4 (a small loss, but better than nothing!) Still recovering from overeating a bit during the holidays. A non-scale victory: I have gone down 3 belt notches since November!
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  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    So happy for you, @dutchgirl188 ! Victory is a victory, non-scale or not! <3
  • mollyfinnegan
    mollyfinnegan Posts: 4 Member
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    SW 14, 02
    GW 10, 10

    03/01 14, 02
    05/01 14, 00

    I’m down 2lbs since Wednesday, so glad it’s going in the right direction!

    I’m planning to weigh Monday, Wednesday and Friday, fully appreciating there will be ups and downs doing it this way.

    Thanks for the support!

  • LovePammiek
    LovePammiek Posts: 14 Member
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    This month I'm trying to accomplish getting back acquainted with the gym. I took a whole year off, and my body is really feeling it. I was really nervous about even entering the gym so I have to overcome being a introvert and extreme homebody that I made myself the past few years. Nutrition wise I want to stay in my caloric intake zone and stop snacking. I don't drink sodas but I have been drinking Gatorade and Powerade's so I opted for some crystal light in my water now instead. One main thing is just staying motivated when I'm so used to being in solitude and comfort of my own home.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    @mollyfinnegan Congrats! And post at whatever intervals works for you -- some find weighing daily works, some really prefer weekly, etc. So do whatever you find keeps you motivated to keep going.

    @LovePammiek I'm too introverted to try the gym, so I'm wildly impressed you're making this effort. You've got this! All of these small changes (staying at a set calorie goal, stop snacking, subbing Crystal Light instead of Gatorade, etc), all of those will add up over time. It's not going to be overnight of course, but if you stick with it, it's going to have an effect. <3 Wishing you the best with this, and welcome!
  • annpoto
    annpoto Posts: 2 Member
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    January 5th...190 pds
    Stressful day, dinner with my daughter. Brought home half the plate :)
    One day at a time...
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and tired of looking and feeling like I do. I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again.

    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    SW Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5 | Nov 2023: 208.3 | Dec 2023: 205.3

    January 2024 Goals:
    Log Food Daily | 1Hr Aerobic Dance Daily w/Extra Exercise as Possible | 7 hours Sleep/Day | Consistency

    Jan 1: 205.9
    Jan 2: 205.9
    Jan 3: 205.7
    Jan 4: 205.3
    Jan 5: 205.4
    Jan 6: 206.5 - Going to shovel snow today for my workout, so hopefully this will be lower tomorrow.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 424 Member
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    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and tired of looking and feeling like I do. I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again.

    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    SW Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5 | Nov 2023: 208.3 | Dec 2023: 205.3

    January 2024 Goals:
    Log Food Daily | 1Hr Aerobic Dance Daily w/Extra Exercise as Possible | 7 hours Sleep/Day | Consistency

    Jan 1: 205.9
    Jan 2: 205.9
    Jan 3: 205.7
    Jan 4: 205.3
    Jan 5: 205.4
    Jan 6: 206.5
    Jan 7: 206.9 Weight went up instead, yay! - /sarcasm Not worried. This will go back down.
  • brittgreenlikethecolor88
    brittgreenlikethecolor88 Posts: 1,080 Member
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    HW: 220 lb
    GW: 160 lb by June
    January Start:195 lb
    January Goal: 187 lb

    Jan 1: NA - At my inlaws house & unable to weigh in. Will do tomorrow at home! Happy New Year everyone!!
    Jan 2: 195 lb- Here we go! Goals for today, 1) Track all calories 2) walk >20 minutes 3) No alcohol!
    Jan 3: 194.4 lb- Progress! Water weight most likely, but it's something.
    Jan 4: 194.6 lb- TOM started
    Jan 5: 192.8 lb
    Jan 6: NA
    Jan 7: NA     Back on track tomorrow!

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