Women 200lb+, Let's Find A Way This May!!!

sharon81 wrote: »

Sharon
42 years old
5'5"
SW&HW (10/2022) 230lbs
Jan 1 Starting weight: 193.0 lbs
April 1 SW: 183.2
CW 5/1: 184.6 - Up 1.4lbs this month overall instead of down. To be honest, I haven't been as strict as I have been in the past. I don't make any food a food I "can't" have, because in the past I have always deprived myself of things I really wanted that weren't "healthy" and then I fail because when I do finally give in, I really give and then I throw in the towel. Since I started this journey in 2022, I have not withheld any kind of food, sweets, carbs, you name it, EXCEPT, high calorie drinks like soda and specialty coffees and the like. That all being said, I have allowed myself to overindulge too many times and for me it's not even the junk food that gets me, it's dinner. I am good all day, keep calories low because I know that dinner will be a higher calorie count in my home and instead of having 1 serving, I have 2 or 2 and a half and then on top of all of that, I am not exercising enough. I HATE organized, planned exercise, but I just do not get enough movement in my day to day, so I HAVE to bite the bullet and get to the dreaded exercise. The problem is that I never end up seeing the "Extra" results, like more energy or enjoying it once I get going with it. It's not terrible once I get started but I still hate it!
GW 155
LW 180.2
Weigh in day is Wednesday.
Total loss to date for 2024 - 8.4lbs
Total loss to date overall - 45.4lbs
May 2nd GW: 179.0 lbs - I did not meet this goal.... We'll shoot for this for June 1st.


🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
Tried and true + walking/exercise 3 days a week

🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
My son is graduating at the end of the month!! I am worried that the stress will get to me and keep me from my goals.
🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
Don't stress over a messed up day or couple of days, just keep logging and keep getting up and starting over! EVERY DAY!

Overall, you've made great progress!

I think walking is great exercise, particularly outdoors. If you find yourself delaying this goal, start out small (like 15 minutes). I think you'll find it doable, and you can increase at leisure.

I agree with you 100% about overeating days, just get back on the horse! Reflect back on why you overate and figure out a way to jump this barrier. I'm a (former) late night (after dinner) eater too. I find brushing my teeth immediately after dinner and keeping my mind/hands busy with something relaxing, helps. My particular thing is adult coloring books. There are a lot on Amazon, its easy, fun, and not too expensive.

I was here a long time ago. Lost a bunch of weight after my grandfather passed away and then just put most of it back on. We're taking our kids to Disney Land this summer for the first time ever and I want to be able to walk around with less pain.

So here I am!

SW:242
CW:234
GW: I don't have one. Just want to be healthier and feel better.

🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
-I'm trying to get back to what worked for me the last time I lost but not as rigid. I'm allowing myself graces.

🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
-I need it to be summer break like now. This school year has been STRESSFUL!

🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
-I mean, I'm reminding myself not to step on the scale every day and stress over it. But I can't give that same advice to someone else because that's what held me accountable before. So. I guess do what's best for you.

krabuck wrote: »

May 1 check-in

Katie
42, 5’10
Evolving snack queen

SW: 269
CW: 256

Switching to Sunday weigh-ins

5/05:
5/12:
5/19:
5/26:

Personal May Goals:
249 on the scale… even just a flicker
Complete C25K
Log every day

🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
Pretty much doing the same things this month, only switching up my weigh in day to Sunday to help keep me accountable on Saturdays when I’m home alone with the snacks.

🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
Looking forward to how good I will feel on 5/31 if I just stay consistent all month.

🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
Stop stressing over how far you have to go. Even if it doesn’t seem like it, you are putting in the hard work that will get you to your goals. Don’t give up!!

Nice to see another tall lady here!!! You got this!

Good morning everyone!

A little higher on the scale, but I also feel sore from the gym a couple days ago, so it's possible it's water retention. I keep waking up thinking it's Friday and then being bummed when I remember it's not, haha.

Today! I was supposed to go to the gym tonight but it was cancelled, so that means gym night at home for me. The nice thing about that is, no hourlong- hour and a half long commute time (that is for both ways, not each way).

Video games last night was great, kept me from snacking. This morning I once again didn't need a sweet with my coffee, although the donuts were calling my name as I was driving to work. I didn't answer! I need to deal with my sugar thing at some point. White knuckling it forever is not going to work. I'm not even sure how one deals with it permanently. I have such a huge sweet tooth. Currently drinking some blueberry brunch tea with artificial sweetener that's almost scratching the itch.

Tonight for dinner, babby wants chicken nuggets, while kiddo, unprompted, wanted teriyaki chicken. Lol. At least the nuggs are easy. The teriyaki chicken, not as much, when I haven't prepped any. But I do love teriyaki chicken... maybe I'll stop at Aldi on the way home and see what we can do. Teriyaki chicken on cauli rice would be an excellent dinner.

Tag party time:
@lisakatz2 look at you go! Congratulations on the progress!

@sharon81 it's so hard to find exercise we like. It took me several iterations, and even now I give it real thought. Some thoughts! When I wanted to run as my exercise, I gamified it by using things like the app "Zombies, run!" which is an audio game in your earbuds with a storyline about being a post-apocolyptic runner, really great and recommend. I might have to re-download that for walks, actually... there are other things like that, I know the same company (Six to Start) made a walking equivalent I did for a while. Or some people like to do the LOTR themed walk to mordor. I did that one. Just found out there's an app. I really need to start walking again. Especially since I'm about to get a fitbit next week! So if you have one, we can do challenges (I think- it's been years since I had one).

Or sometimes just trying something new and different for exercise, like that bungie cord stuff, or belly dancing, or rock climbing, or, of course I advocate, pole fitness.

@readgal89 As far as cinnamon goes, I put it in anything sweet or curry. So oatmeal, every time. Curries, a little bit every time. Currently I'm eating eggs for breakfast and chicken and cauli rice for lunches, so not as much chance for me to do that. Oooh, I could put it in a protein shake...

@CeCeFlyy girl I was thinking about you around carnival time!! Did you get to wear your fabulous costume? Welcome back- we've all been there, falling off and getting back on the wagon. I've done it a lot myself.

@jenbroussard71 it's good that you're thinking ahead for your dinner party. That is the best way to do it.

@danikat15 I remember you! Welcome back! I love the idea of giving yourself grace while shooting for comfortable movement on your vacation, that would be so motivating for me, too!

@krabuck c25k is so good, and finishing it gives you such a sense of accomplishment.

@katrose1985 another 1/2 marathon finisher, hello! I really want to go for the marathon as well someday, right now I just don't have the time to dedicate for the long runs. Welcome! Your son is so cute!

Have a great day, everyone!

Good morning 2May,
This is my first time posting. I’ve enjoyed reading the support and encouragement. Thank you all for posting.
56yrs old , weight 207, 5ft 2. Getting ready for total knee replacement end of June.
Doctor said recovery may be a little better and quicker if I lose weight. I want to lose weight
To improve my health overall.

Good morning everyone!

Staying a bit higher, but still lower than the average.

So, about that chair practice last night, haha- Kiddo came home asking us to sponsor her for a two mile run at school, and I told her two miles is a lot. So I mapped it out, and told her she should try it. I ran with her so I could see her the whole time. She made it 1.3 miles before she gave up, much longer than I thought she would. So that was my exercise last night, after not running in years and not in a sports bra.

Today is a jazz dance class at the gym, only one class tonight, but that class is 2 hours long, lol. I'm starting off today watching My 600-lb life and drinking my coffee, weird choice but it's Trash TV Friday, I guess.

I just want work to be over with today so I can get the weekend started, haha. I'm so excited to get my Fitbit next week that I've set up the app on my phone already in anticipation. I've also downloaded a "Walk Middle Earth" app, because Fantasy Hike is only for iPhones, dang, and I downloaded The Walk, from Six to Start. I've also got a spreadsheet, if anyone wants to tally up our mileages and compete.

Tag party time!
@lisakatz2 I think not gaining on a trip is doable, what with trips usually being more active than we are in our day to day. That's how it usually works out for me, anyway.

@40poundsnow welcome! I've followed a couple people on here at fatsecret in the same spot- those that were successful with their weight loss before knee surgery did have an easier time.

@danikat15 it really is so mental! Everyone talks about the minutia more than the mindset, but the mindset is so important. I saw I have a friend request from you, but I don't log here, I use MacroFactor, I'm only here for the forum, so being my friend here doesn't do anything, haha. I'm still supporting you from this here forum! And if you want me to peep your food diary I love snooping, lol.

@jessicaex_oh your picture and username makes me think of Xanga, there used to be a blogger on the subsite lovelyish named Jessica. My handle on Xanga was Wait_by_Moonlight. Anyway, time for weird internet subcultures. Back to you! I absolutely know how it is with kids and extracurriculars on top of school on top of having a job, brutal. I hope you can find that time for yourself in their baseball practice times or something, I know it's so hard, but you can do it! Welcome!

@katrose1985 that looks so good!

@girlinkaz744 CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 HELLO 160S HERE TO STAY!

@kristinwoods919 Progress is progress! I know that's right!

Have a great Friday everyone! TGIF!

Today is day 3 of using MFP and logging food. I’m surprised by how much I’ve been underrating and now I see why I’m so tired, hangry and depleted all the time not to mention the extreme bingeing when those emotions/feelings get too intense. Weighing and measuring and tracking can be a pain in the butt, but I can already feel the positive impact of being more intentional with my health. I needed this.

@girlinkaz744 WAY TO GO! You are GOALS!🥳

@danikat15 feel free to add ME! I need friends on this journey!!🙌🏻

@CupcakeCrusoe i love that you’re daughter is doing that! How old is she?! My son (5 at the time) wanted to run a 1 mile Halloween race so we trained for it and ran it together! It was incredible seeing his face when he got that medal! 🏃‍♀️

@kristinwoods919 GO SISTER!!! 🤩

Also, anyone here feel free too add me! I don’t have any on here yet and everyone here seems like my people!

Good morning everyone!

Saturday weigh in days
Christina
35 years old
5'4"

SW: 220ish
Re-SW (Feb 2022): 200.4
UGW: 150
2024 goal weight: 165
SW 2024: 182.7

🌻 May Goals!🌻
🌻 May GW: 178

🟡May SW: 181.4
5/4: 183.2

🟡Practice for performance at least 3 days a week✅
🟡Stick to weight loss calories 7! days! a week!✅
🟡Log everything in grams ✅

This weigh in is not fun! But I haven't been consuming weight-gain calories, so I'm just going to keep trucking. Shark week is any minute now, and I'm sore from the gym yesterday, so we'll see how we're doing.

An oldie but a goodie, thread heads remember this one:


Today! We're going to an asian festival around us, and I'm currently making cinnamon rolls for the girls for breakfast. I'll be doing splits and chair training later. I've had the most intense cinnabon craving lately, so while the weather is cool outside, and I don't have the gym this morning where I have to leave, I decided I'd try out a recipe. I can never quite get that good inside texture, but hope springs eternal. I will, of course, log appropriately, and adjust my day in response. I just find that when I ignore cravings for too long, I'll just eat more things that aren't scratching an itch, then eventually scratch the itch, so I'm going to go ahead and skip that middle bit.

My fitbit is supposed to come today! I cannot wait.

Tag party time!
@readgal89 for your tea, maybe you could make like... a cinnamon paste, instead of dry cinnamon, might help with mixing it in.

@katrose1985 it really is so freeing to know that if you log it, you know how well you're doing with weight loss. I can tell what results I should expect based on my food logs, which is great. My older kid is 8! She does a lot of gymnastics as her primary exercise, so running was a shock to her system, haha. That's such a sweet story about your son's medal

@mkculs13 I'm so glad to hear that jogging didn't hurt your knee! Exercise makes weight loss go easier.

Have a great Saturday, everyone!

Jen
43 years old
5’1”
ReStarting weight: 225 (May 2024)
Goal weight: 175
Final Goal Weight:145

Weigh-in Fridays
5/3 224
5/10
5/17
5/24
5/31

Goals for May:
-Log every day
-Close all of my rings 5 days a week
-Walk or exercise at least 30 min a day
- May goal weight: 213

I’m new to the group and looking forward to the accountability. My family is going on a cruise in July, so my first small goal is to lose 20 pounds over next two months. I struggle with remembering to log my food, so any advice on how you remember or tricks to make it faster is welcome!

@jenhuey01 I feel you on the logging taking forever at the beginning! Hang with it and eventually it becomes a habit. You’ll learn how many calories are in different meals, have certain combinations of logging that come more easily, and will just develop a “sense” for how many calories you’ve consumed in a day (if you stick with it consistently!!). So I guess my advice is don’t worry and stay the course!!

When I’m in maintenance mode and eating a familiar food, I actually don’t log but I just weigh because I have a rough tally in my head of about how many calories I have available for the day. Not to say that works for everyone, but that has helped me!