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.