Women 200lb+, Let's Stay Focused This February!!!

Name: Melissa
38 years old, 5'8" woman

My Numbers:
SW: 263.4 lbs (Nov 1 2023)
Feb GW: 226 lbs (-5 lbs)
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1st GW: 199 lbs
2nd GW: 163 lbs
Ultimate GW: 140 lbs

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Weigh-ins: Sundays
Feb SW = 231.6
2/4/24 = 231.4 (-0.2)
2/11/24 = 229.6 (-1.8)
2/18/24 =
2/25/24 =
Total WL/G for the month= -2 lbs

According to this website https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/adult-defining.html
My bmi is now under 35 so I'm obese class 1 now! 🥳 When I started I had bmi 40, or obese class 3 morbid obesity. I hope my joint pain and overall health continue to improve! 💝

My waist is also down to 35 inches! 🎉 I'm pear-shaped and unfortunately my hips and thighs have hardly changed and are usually the last place I lose fat. 😂 I'm wearing size 20 jeans to fit my hips but the waist is way too big, so that's always a bit annoying but I'm definitely glad to be losing fat in my abdomin.

This week my husband is planning to make borscht one night and I'm planning to try a new recipe for Japanese white stew https://www.justonecookbook.com/white-stew/ so I have some healthy meals to look forward to. We'll have a special dinner and dessert for Valentine's day but no splurging outside that one day 💞 Hope you all have a great week!

I'm Charissa
63 years young
[Stats & Goals] My Mantra:

🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!

Not a good week. Two dinners out - one was planned. Today is Superbowl....oh boy! Not going to sweat it..refocus tomorrow and finish February STRONG!

2/1: 215.0
2/10: 217.0
2/17:
2/24:
2/29:

@dutchgirl188 ~ Congrats on ONEderland!!!🙂

@Dia_R ~ yes progress. Keep up the good work!

@Kristenwoods919 ~ what helps me with logging food is planning food. I put what I think I'm going to have and then adjust during the week. I too struggle with water. I've started to leave my empty water bottles out so I can see what I have (or haven't) consumed through-out the day and not depending on memory. I was late to wish Good Luck to your daughter but for sure Congratulations!!! You both should be proud!

@Sharon81 ~ I always hit my low point on a non-weigh day!

@robmab ~ I think if you find what works for you, that's all that matters. Congrats!

@skintight303 ~ I think people notice but are afraid to say anything. I can only guess that it could be due to so many maladies out there...Keep on keeping on...you're the one that matters!! But yes, I take pictures and measurements and its very difficult for me to see a difference on the pictures at this time.

@mmatcha_latte ~ great progress! BMI under 35....you got this!!!

@RavenStCloud ~ can't wait to hear about the line dancing! Unplanned trips are difficult to navigate. I'm sure you did the best you could.

Kathryn
CW: 210
5'4"
67 years old
My focus this month is on eating less and getting back on an exercise routine.

Weekly Check In • 2/12

SW: 237
LW: 233
CW: 234.6
GW: 165

One thing I want to improve from last week:

Everything! I did not stick to my program at all and it shows. Back on track today with a fresh start.

One thing I enjoyed from last week:

I have been on top of water!

NSV:

💕 My skin is clearing up
💕 My sleep is better

Last week was a bit of a loss for the gym. This week I'm pushing for it more. I did upper strength training yesterday. I just made a point of going and then coming back to get dinner.
Must go to my house today but I can stop at the gym on the way back. Then the next day to go would be Thursday. My friend wants to walk on Sunday but don't know she saw the temps. High 30s. Maybe we'll bundle up but there better not be any usual long chit chat with those temps. Maybe I'll suggest mall walking as I have to get my ring inspected anyway.

Overwhelmed with work as I was already overloaded to be given a new task late Friday and couldn't work on it over the weekend. One side is acknowledging the concern and yet some folks on the team ignore it. I have to push back next time.

Sharon
42 years old
5'5"
SW (10/22) 230lbs
Jan 1 Starting weight: 193.0
CW 181.8
March 1 goal weight 177
UGW 150 at which point I'll reassess.
2/1: 181.8 lbs
2/8: 183.4 lbs (was 180.4, my lowest yet, yesterday) 🙄 Finishing up my cycle and hopefully next week will show better results. 😕
2/15: 181.6 (Seem to be at a long plateau here at the 181.X)
2/22:
2/29:
Been doing really well with calories but something needs to change. I keep saying that I need to add more movement... I need to carve out some time and then force myself to do it.... I have been hit or miss with it. Mostly miss. I do some sort of organized work out about once maybe twice a week. I'd like to increase that by adding a day (3 days) and increase the time... Longer than 10 minutes. I HATE organized workouts!!
No tagging today, I am at work. I have read everything and I am super proud of you all!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! ♥

Mejken
42 years old
5'9"
Re-Starting Weight (10/23) 208lbs
February Starting Weight 185.5
End of February Goal Weight: 180
UGW 170 and I'll reassess.

February Goals:
* Remain in a calorie deficit everyday with 1 exception day (husband's birthday celebration).
Who has two thumbs and forgot about the super bowl? Well--this was a maintenance day. Homemade deep dish pizza on the smoker. Reasonable portion and have no regrets.
* Dry February (with same exception as above).
* Check!!
* Climb to the 25th floor at work 3 times daily.
* Check!! However, my son got *pink eye* and I was home Monday and Tuesday
* Exercise 3 times a week at minimum (running or strength, with at least 1 being strength).
* 2 of 3--shoot.
* Complete a 29 day plank challenge.
* I missed another day. Not a stellar week for my goals...

2/1: 185.5
2/8: 184.1 this morning (I did hit 183.5 a couple days ago, but we know how that works )
2/15: 181.9
2/22:
2/29:

I got my replacement FitBit in the mail yesterday. I'm not sure why it seems to make such a big difference--but it does.

I am going out of town this weekend. I am planning to take this vacation WITH my habits not a vacation FROM my habits. Wish me LUCK!

Starting weight:224

Ultimate Goal Weight: 165

2/7: 199.8
2/16: 198.2 I went over calories a few days this week, so I am very happy to see this!

Name: Melissa
38 years old, 5'8" woman

My Numbers:
SW: 263.4 lbs (Nov 1 2023)
Feb GW: 226 lbs (-5 lbs)
✨🌟✨
1st GW: 199 lbs
2nd GW: 163 lbs
Ultimate GW: 140 lbs

💖💜💞💙💝
Weigh-ins: Sundays
Feb SW = 231.6
2/4/24 = 231.4 (-0.2)
2/11/24 = 229.6 (-1.8)
2/18/24 = 228.2 (-1.4)
2/25/24 =
Total WL/G for the month= -3.4 lbs

I had a big day of eating on Valentine's with restaurant meals for both lunch and dinner plus desserts and I felt super bloated for 2 days afterward. 🤢 It was fun celebrating with my husband but oof I didn't expect so much bloating. I'm a little disappointed because I was looking forward to some fancy restaurant meals and having a maintenance day. I guess on the bright side it seems like my body is really adapting to eating cleaner?? It felt good to get back to eating stuff at home.

Weekly Check In • 2/19

SW: 237
LW: 234.6
CW: 234.8
GW: 165

One thing I want to improve from last week:

Working out. I miss them, I think about them all the time. I just can’t get my butt up.

One thing I enjoyed from last week:

My delusions lol (jk)

NSV:

💕 Not as bloated this morning

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I honestly didn’t hop back into routine until yesterday. I’m happy with todays weigh in considering I managed to get back up to 237 in the middle of last week. Shark week is coming up at the end of this week but I’m going to push through that real hard because I need to get out of the 230s.

I honestly feel like 💩 physically and mentally. I know it’s because of all of the junk I’ve been eating.

I really want to finish out February strong!

@RavenStCloud I hear you so Loud and Clear! My most recent negative thought that I keep trying to shake is, "how have I lost 50lbs and still be this fat?" It's a journey for sure and it's not always, almost rarely ever, glamorous! It's hard work physically but even harder work mentally. (((HUGS))) I see you! I hear you! and I FEEL you! 💜

Hi all. January was a good month as far as not binge eating. No bingeing for 30 out of 31 days. I had my ICD implanted. Surgery went well, and so did the 4 week machine check. Relief. It is a 6 week recovery time. The ICD battery lasts 7-10 years, then I will have to another surgery to change the battery. Unfortunately, truthfully, I did gain weight eating in moderation. I was trying mindful eating. I have gained 19 pounds back. Bummer. Reality check. I had a situationship end, which threw me into a tailspin. I don't regret it, and I am taking away the positive from it. Onward and upward.

I deal with fatigue daily. Some days I have more energy than others. I have a dull pain in my chest that never leaves. The ICD weighs 1/2 an ounce, but it still feels strange, and heavy. I found out that this feeling will never go away. I am not thrilled about that, yet I get to stay alive! Woo Hoo! Not everyone with Heart Failure is so lucky.

So far in February, I walked up to 2.7 miles in one exercise session, and exercised 5x a week for 1 week. This was a Big Thrill! I did this after the heart surgery. I was in shock and wonderment. I had to get to the other side of the park. This is the most I've moved due to Health issues in over a year. That was exhilarating! I am proud of myself. Realistically, I found exercising every other day is more sustainable, due to my hip bursitis. I really miss walking 5 miles a day! Probably next year I will hit that goal. I use stickers in my calendar too, to reward myself.

I received my A1C results. It went up .6 due to my bingeing in December. I have binged in February for a variety of reasons. Mainly, I am still trying to create a new normal with this lifestyle change. I report to my Home Health nurse that I see 2x a week. We have the accountability with each other.

Next week, I find out when I get into the Eating Disorders Clinic. Woo Hoo. Oddly enough, I am super excited. I am sick of the maze (hamster wheel) and need to get off of it. It will be a relief.

Honestly, I was sick of punching life back. I was weak and tired. I temporarily regressed. Now, that I have been through the worst, ready to pick myself back up and carry on. I am seeing a therapist, so I don't lose my mind. I created a vision board. I have a weight loss journal I bought off of Etsy. I bought a habits tracking journal chart off of Amazon. Then I have my stickers. With this, I will kick it back into 5th gear. My goal is to wear a red dress for Heart month in February 2026. I have a pic of the dress that reminds me visualize.

I am thrilled for a lot of the ladies here. Wonderful job!

For those of us that did not hit our goals, don't give up. You are worth doing the hard work for!

At the end of the day, I know my actions will produce a crop. Hopefully, a bountiful harvest. Or years from now, I will be in the desert for not taking daily action. I really don't want to face those negative consequences. Uggg. Time to pick it back up!

Whew, this month has been a mixed bag for me. Weight loss has predictably slowed down at this point since I've been at it for almost 4 months but ngl I was hoping that after losing 30 lbs and eating very clean I'd have a bit more energy.

I know it's probably 90% to do with mental health. I started EMDR therapy a while back and I won't lie, it's kicking my butt. We're dealing with stuff all the way from early childhood, more stuff from my 20s, plus recent stuff. It's so exhausting and I didn't fully expect that.

I haven't been able to meet any of my exercise goals but I'm trying to be gentle and kind with myself as much as I can. I'm trying to look at the positives: I've been cooking more than ever and I have a huge backlog of healthy recipes to try. It's become somewhat of a hobby to hunt for recipes and plan meals.