Women 200lb+, Let's Aspire to Inspire this August!!!

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  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    I've been struggling lately. I just don't have the mindset. I have gained and lost the same pound for the last couple weeks. I had company over last night and had a few beers. Gained a whole pound today. Hopefully it's water weight but it's so frustrating that one night could cause that much damage. It takes so long to lose a pound and then it's just gained back so quickly. I'm getting frustrated with myself. Like last night I told myself to only have one bun with this healthy chili I made and I ended up having 3. I just couldn't help myself and did not have the willpower. Today is total reset day.

    Goals:
    Eat as many zero point foods as I can
    Drink two tumblers of water
    go for an hour walk with my puppy
    Track everything

    SW: 253
    CW: 237.4

    I still have to look at those numbers and remember that I have still lost over 15 pounds which is progress.

    One day at a time
    One pound at a time.

    I hope everyone has a good Tuesday
  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 277 Member
    @Jensmakingprogress Thank you for the encouragement. I am having rough time keeping it all in balance. I keep telling myself that this process will become second nature and I won't have to be so strict about it in the future, but I am impatient waiting for that day. This is a journey and not a race and that is what I need to remember. No one's journey is the same nor is it perfect.

    I hope that I am not coming off as negative when I post. There are multiple things going on right now and all of these things are making me feel off. What's funny is that I am super emotional today and I cannot put my finger on the one thing that is causing it. It's not fun being an overthinker who feels the need to fix everything....I keep telling myself this too shall pass.
  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 277 Member
    @jo_casey42 Did you enjoy your evening? If yes, then give yourself some grace. What I am about to write is the same advice that I need to hear myself. If you are on track the majority of the time then the progress will show. @Jensmakingprogress mentioned something this morning that might be helpful for you too:

    "I’m not sure if this will help, but when I start fixating on the scale, I try to look at where I’ve come from."

    Hope you have a great day!

  • Jensmakingprogress
    Jensmakingprogress Posts: 223 Member
    jenbroussard71 wrote: »

    I hope that I am not coming off as negative when I post. There are multiple things going on right now and all of these things are making me feel off. What's funny is that I am super emotional today and I cannot put my finger on the one thing that is causing it. It's not fun being an overthinker who feels the need to fix everything....I keep telling myself this too shall pass.

    Not negative at all! Honest and transparent. I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but it helps to know that there are other people going through the same struggles I am. It’s one reason why I like dropping into this thread regularly. We can celebrate the wins together and remind each other that we’re not alone when we’re struggling.
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    jenbroussard71 wrote: »
    @jo_casey42 Did you enjoy your evening? If yes, then give yourself some grace. What I am about to write is the same advice that I need to hear myself. If you are on track the majority of the time then the progress will show. @Jensmakingprogress mentioned something this morning that might be helpful for you too:

    "I’m not sure if this will help, but when I start fixating on the scale, I try to look at where I’ve come from."

    Hope you have a great day!

    Thank you for this. I'm starting fresh today and going to put all those negative emotions behind me. I had a bad moment when I posted and was really down on myself. I guess I see my weight loss with a deadline with my wedding coming up so I get inpatient sometimes. One pound at a time!

    I hope everyone has a good day.
  • quolwy
    quolwy Posts: 81 Member
    Hey there, just checking in with my updates!

    Starting weight: 219 lbs (6/10/24)
    Ending weight: 212.2 lbs (7/31/24)
    Total loss: -6.8lbs
    Goal weight: 150-165lbs
    Goal Body Fat: 20-25%

    Goals for August: ✔
    - Work 4 days/week ✔
    - Walk 10k steps minimum 3x/week ✔
    - Log meals daily and accurately ✔
    - Gym 3x/week ✔
    - Drink more water and less sugar ✔
    - Treat myself once/week with a self date ✔
    - Weigh in at 208lbs at the end of the month (-5.6lbs)

    AUGUST:
    1st: 213.6 lbs
    2nd: 212.4 lbs
    3rd: 212.8 lbs
    4th: 212.4 lbs
    5th: 213 lbs
    6th: 212.6 lbs
    7th: 211.6 lbs
    8th: 210.8 lbs
    9th: 211 lbs
    10th: Camping
    11th: Camping
    12th: Camping
    14th: 214 lbs
    15th: 213.6 lbs

    Non weight Successes:
    - Joined an extra class at the gym on Friday in lieu of knowing I wouldn't be able to go on Saturday (regular day) so I was still able to maintain the goal of going to the gym 3x/week
    - Loaded up on healthy groceries yesterday, so now I have TONS of options between fruits and veg to snack on, and lots of ideas for healthy meals!

    So, I made a slight error by not bringing any of my own snacks/food for Camping since my boyfriend was told his friends were bringing everything. That resulted it us just eating ramen, hot dogs, and hamburgers, along with doritos and other unhealthy snacks. I was also at the mercy of the group getting hungry, as they were the ones with the cookware, which resulted in a lot of snacking when everyone skipped lunch in lieu of getting drunk 🙃 Needless to say I'm expecting a big jump in the scale for the next week, as tracking showed me coming in at around 3k calories/day compared to the 1500 I'm eating in my deficit. Not a big deal but it will put me back 😂🥲.
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    SW: 253
    First Goal: Onederland
    UGW: TBD

    Goals:
    30-60 min walk most days of the week.
    Weigh in daily
    Track everything no matter what
    Eat lots and lots of zero point foods
    WW Workshop everyday
    Get 8 hours of sleep
    Drink lots of water

    Weigh in day Thursdays
    Aug 1: 236.8
    Aug 8: 237.2
    Aug 15: 235
    Aug 22:
    Aug 29:
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,227 Member
    I'm Charissa
    63 years young
    Dropping in for August but really won't get back on track with real focus until September.
    Move - Finished but not unpacked.
    Vacation - Successfully completed
    [Stats & Goals]
    Starting Weight: 223.6 January / 0
    Starting Weight: 215.0 February / 8.6
    Starting Weight: 215.4 March / 8.2
    Starting Weight: 219.2 April / 5.2
    Starting Weight: 218.4 May / 3.2
    Starting Weight: 220.4 June /
    Starting Weight: 222.2 July/
    Starting Weight: 222.2 Aug/

    Goals for 2024 > Trend downwards. My ultimate goal weight is between 140 - 150. While I'd like to lose about 5lbs a month, I'm focusing instead on actions that could/should result in that loss.

    Goals and Targets for September (Will aim for August but not beating myself up as I get back into stride)
    - Tracking/Under Calorie Budget >
    Plan for 1250 - Flex for 400 = 1650 (1250 - 1650) 🍎
    - Macros - hit Protein >
    Plan for 150. 100 is acceptable. (100 - 150) ✅
    - Water - 80oz minimum >
    Pushing myself here and that's ok!
    Not less than 70 is acceptable (70 - 100)💧
    - Closing my rings M-S🚶🏽10k Steps a bonus!

    August
    8/3 vacation
    8/10 vacation
    8/17
    8/24
    8/31
  • Jensmakingprogress
    Jensmakingprogress Posts: 223 Member
    SW: 223

    Small goal weight: Onederland
    GW: Whatever weight I am when I hit the physique I’m looking for.

    Monthly Goals:
    90-100 oz of water
    2 mile walk
    Mobility improvement
    Core building
    Increase daily protein intake


    Weigh in day Friday
    Aug 2: 207
    Aug 9: 205
    Aug 16: 203
    Aug 23:
    Aug 30
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,333 Member
    edited August 16
    I actually got back to losing but that just got me to my low at the beginning of the month/end of the last month. We had a big family party now that our house is in better shape for entertaining. Still have things to do on the house. I am hovering around mid 250's trying to get into the low 250's. I only went over my TDEE 1 day this month so I am eating at a deficit.

    However I am happy about reaching my goal of getting 30 minutes of exercise in on all the weekdays and we have about 50 minutes of Aquafit on Sunday mornings. 2 of these days were strength training days this week. I am also happy about meeting my goal in upping my steps and NEAT. After and before the party I have been doing well at meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking at home. My youngest usually cooks one meal a week. My husband is cooking less but he often puts together an easy meal I plan once a week. He is supposed to cook 1 meal on his own but he usually does weekend breakfasts. So we are not going out as much so that is going well.

    I think that I need to find out what works with losing weight while exercising more. Although I want to keep 30 minutes a day as my minimum/normal exercise time I want to get so I can walk longer so I want to work up to a long walk every week.

    I am reading the book Outlive and I am sure it will inform my health goals. It is about preventing the big diseases we all die from before they damage our health. He has become an expert in longevity but his focus is in lengthening healthspan not just lifespan. He says that these diseases start decades longer than when they are diagnosed and we need to address them earlier than the standards of medicine allows for. This is really a book for those in their late 30s and early 40s who have a chance to prevent health issues before they ruin their quality of life. However as a 70 year old I want to do what I can now.
    I was researching before starting this book and this book confirms that much of our health problems come down to metabolic issues.

    I have read all of your posts. Keep up the good work. Hopefully I will post again soon with some weight loss.
  • Jensmakingprogress
    Jensmakingprogress Posts: 223 Member
    @SirOnionKnight Congrats!!
  • LauraAnn52
    LauraAnn52 Posts: 31 Member
    Hello everyone, I have been using MFP off and on for years. For the last year I’ve lost a few pounds then gained it back. Recently I found the Fast 800. I have been following this for only a few days, but I think it is doable for me. My highest weight was 273. Current weight 227.7 I am 5’2” and 71. I am going on a trip in 7 weeks. My goal is to lose 10 pounds by the time I leave.
  • quolwy
    quolwy Posts: 81 Member
    Hey there, just checking in with my updates!

    Starting weight: 219 lbs (6/10/24)
    Ending weight: 212.2 lbs (7/31/24)
    Total loss: -6.8lbs
    Goal weight: 150-165lbs
    Goal Body Fat: 20-25%

    Goals for August: ✔
    - Work 4 days/week ✔
    - Walk 10k steps minimum 3x/week
    - Log meals daily and accurately ✔
    - Gym 3x/week
    - Drink more water and less sugar ✔
    - Treat myself once/week with a self date ✔
    - Weigh in at 208lbs at the end of the month (-5.6lbs)

    AUGUST:
    1st: 213.6 lbs
    2nd: 212.4 lbs
    3rd: 212.8 lbs
    4th: 212.4 lbs
    5th: 213 lbs
    6th: 212.6 lbs
    7th: 211.6 lbs
    8th: 210.8 lbs
    9th: 211 lbs
    10th: Camping
    11th: Camping
    12th: Camping
    13th: 214 lbs
    14th: 211.6 lbs
    15th: 209.7 lbs (New low!)
    16th: 210.8 lbs
    17th: 210.6 lbs
    18th: 209.8 lbs

    Non weight Successes:
    - Went on another job interview and it seemed to go well
    - Had to tighten a work belt the other day, proving that my waist and hips are shrinking!
    - Decided to miss the gym Saturday, as I was a bit burnt out from people, but I ended up doing a small 10-15 floor workout at home while watching TV, and felt good that I naturally made the choice to move a bit.

    My steps haven't hit 10k any of the days this week, however I've been in a brain rot state since I have a licensing exam on Thursday. I have desperately needed to study but haven't been able to, due to mental block. I'm hoping to get a bit done tonight, but there's no pressure on me either way.

    On the bright side, I just had an influx of new people book in with me at work, which significantly lowers my financial stress! :)

    Here's to another week!
  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 277 Member
    Jennifer
    Re-started 4/24/24 - 236.2
    CW: 209.4
    GW: 165 (may adjust when I get there)
    5'3" Tall


    Monday weigh in:
    8/1 - 210
    8/5 - 209.6
    8/12 - 209.4
    8/19 - 209.4
    8/26
    8/31
    August loss - 0.6

    End of Summer Goal - onederland!

    Things I want to focus on in August:
    - Better sleep - I will wear my CPAP every night (now that I found a mask that works for me)
    - More H2O
    - Work on my balance and core
    - Weights / strength training 2x per week & walk 2x per week.

    I had 3 strength workouts and 2 treadmills this past week - it is way too hot to try to walk outdoors (triple digits and high humidity.) I tried a yoga video yesterday it was for beginners and very basic.

    I may ignore the scale until the 31st. I think my body is going through something - I guess I am building muscle while losing fat. That is the only thing that can be going on. I am not doing anything different food wise as I was when I was dropping 2 pounds a week. The only change is that I've incorporated exercise. I cannot wait until the shift and the scale starts moving again...patience is not one of my qualities.

    Hope your scale is moving down and you have a great day!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,333 Member
    @SirOnionKnight Congratulations making your goal.
    @LauraAnn52 I am 71 too. All the best getting ready for your trip.
    @tahitig I remember seeing your posts from before. I had a hiatus form here as well but just from working a lot. Now I am retired and focusing on health.

    I am seeing a lot of progress in the recent posts. I am not up to going around Stanley Park @jo_casey42 but today I am going to take a slow walk around Greenlake in Seattle which is less but will be a milestone for me since getting so weak this past year. I used to walk/run around it several times a week and now am just getting to be able to walk for 50 minutes but with small rests. I did that last Friday. So hoping I can make it around today.
  • Cinnamonpimp
    Cinnamonpimp Posts: 6 Member
    Hello all! Faith here, 26 years old. 😊

    GW: 150
    HT: 5'2"

    MONDAY CHECK INS:
    8/5: 258.94 lbs - 117.7 kg
    8/12: oops 😅
    8/19: 256.74 lbs - 116.7 kg
    8/26:

    YAY: I was on vacation for the last week or so and avoided a lot of my binge/bored eating habits even though I wasn't actively using the food diary to monitor. I also had a great time at a concert moving my body and feeling good.

    NAY: I Spent probably too much time of my vacation doing the same thing I do after work: absolutely nothingggg. I'm finding it really hard to scrounge up motivation to do anything, at least on my own.

    GOALS:

    -Log food consistently, INCLUDING weekends; but not strictly enough to feel guilty for missing a day here and there.
    ...vacation really screwed me up here but I am back at it now that I'm in the routine again

    -Consistency with Monday weigh-ins, posting check ins, and interacting with the group!
    ...Missed one due to vaca, but overall getting there. Reading everybodies entries if not directly commenting!

    -Hit 6,000 steps on weekdays
    ...my watch started overheating at work and tbh nearly sent me into an anxiety attack so we are going to come back to this one

    -Limit mindless scrolling and incorporate at least 3 physical and/or happy hobby activities per week
    ...not going so well. I have the ideas but I just can't seem to push forward with them?

    Thank you for reading!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,333 Member
    Keri

    71 years old
    Challenge Starting Weight: 260 Pre-retirement weight 262
    Challenge Aug weight: 254.8
    UGW: 167 (healthy weight for a senior woman my height)
    5'6" Tall
    I do check-ins when I lose:
    8/1: 254.8
    8/21: 254
    July Weight loss: 5.6 lbs.
    Weight loss since retiring 8lbs.

    August Goals:
    • August GW: If possible get into the 240s or very close Not really making much progress with this this month. However I have maintained and increased my recent loss.
    • Keep my water intake up Getting better
    • Keep getting 7+ hours of sleep Yes most nights
    • Meal plan and cook 3+ dinners (my husband and youngest will cook some dinners too) I am planning and am cooking more meals at home
    • Eat healthy breakfasts (only 1 day a week at a café with Latte etc.) – Yes.
    • Work up to 30 minutes of exercise 5-6 days a week – 1 day of aquafit, 1 day of weight training, 4 days of walking increasing lengths of time) Yes, I am exercising at least 30 minutes each week day. I do Aquafit for 50-55 minutes on Sundays. I am doing 1-2 days of strength training during the week. I am taking a longer walk in the last 2 weeks.
    • Up NEAT (non exercise activity) daily such as cooking and cleaning etc. I am improving but need to make more progress here.

    Getting stronger and getting exercise 6 days a week has been my focus this month and weight loss has consequently suffered. I stay between my BMR and my TDEE so I should be losing. Today I lost .8 lbs since I have been hovering around 255 but got back down to the 254 this week. So hoping to get to the low 250s by the end of the month.

    @Cinnamonpimp I totally identify with the doing nothing. I am a big reader but have been doing more scrolling this year. That is why I am retired (I am well beyond retirement age). I would come home and do nothing. I have always been able to lose and exercise when I wasn't working fulltime. We went to Aquafit once a week. Now I am planning healthy meals, cooking them and getting exercise 6 days a week, I still need to be more active. I am using a fitbit to track that. My eventual step goal is 7500 but this week I exceeded it one day. Each week my step average goes up. I like your goals.
  • kiteflyer105
    kiteflyer105 Posts: 165 Member
    Status update: I lost 10 lbs. and walked 4.4 miles! This is highest mileage yet, since I have gotten sick. I won't do that again until December. I start physical therapy soon. My insurance would not pay for my cardiac rehab. I saw my nutritionist today. 1400-1600 calories depending on the day.
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    SW: 253
    First Goal: Onederland
    UGW: TBD

    Goals:
    30-60 min walk most days of the week.
    Weigh in daily
    Track everything no matter what
    Eat lots and lots of zero point foods
    WW Workshop everyday
    Get 8 hours of sleep
    Drink lots of water
    20 sit ups a day
    stretch daily
    Gym 3-4x per week

    Weigh in day Thursdays
    Aug 1: 236.8
    Aug 8: 237.2 (going the wrong way :( had a rough weekend. Hopefully this week will be better)
    Aug 15: 235
    Aug 22: 233.4 (making progress!! have been working really hard)
    Aug 29:
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    girlinkaz744 wrote: »
    34 years old
    5’6”
    Starting weight: 222 (Feb, 21)
    Lowest weight: 154 (Sep, 21)
    Re-starting weight: 195 (Feb, 23)
    Goal weight: 160-165

    August 1: 161.4
    August 8: 161.9
    August 22: 159.2

    Heyo! I stepped on the scale for the first time in two weeks and was quite pleased with what I saw. I haven’t seen the 150’s in 3 years!

    I’ve been on vacation with my family for the past 2 weeks, enjoying time together. Now that it’s over, I need to get back to strength workouts because that makes a big difference in how I feel. I’ve been saying it all summer but it’s still true! I was sick yesterday so the plan is to start easing back in tomorrow. Fingers crossed that I’ll end the month consistent!

    Keep it up, you lovely ladies! I believe in you!

    congrats on seeing the 150s!!!! huge step!!
  • mmatcha_latte
    mmatcha_latte Posts: 155 Member
    edited August 22
    Hey everyone! Sorry I'm late to the party this month. I've been dealing with some health issues and I'm on new medication but still chugging along with my goals, one day at a time.

    Age: 39
    Height: 5'8"
    SW: 263.4 lbs (Nov 1 2023), BMI 40
    CW: 191 lbs (Aug 22 2024), BMI 29
    UGW: 140 lbs, BMI 21.3

    I'd love to see 189.9 lbs by the end of the month but we'll see how it goes! I'm going to be put back on hormonal bc soon so that might affect things. I'll just do my best. ❤️
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,333 Member
    Keri

    71 years old
    Challenge Starting Weight: 260 Pre-retirement weight 262
    Challenge Aug weight: 254.8
    UGW: 167 (healthy weight for a senior woman my height)
    5'6" Tall
    I do check-ins when I lose:
    8/1: 254.8
    8/21: 254
    8/22: 253

    July Weight loss: 5.6 lbs.
    Weight loss since retiring 9lbs.

    Since I do check-ins when I lose I have to do another check-in this week. The 1st of the month I focused on exercise and achieved that goal but my weight stalled. Now I am doing both. Exercising and losing. 2 things that I observed when I lose is I am delaying my breakfast and making sure I have at least 12 hours between it and my last food the day before. I am not snacking and I am watching portion control for dinner. I also making sure I am not getting so hungry for lunch that I eat more. So now I have lost 9 lbs since retiring.

    @girlinkaz744 Congrats on getting to your goal weight and since we are the same height it is the same as mine.
    @kiteflyer105 Congrats on losing 10 lbs. and achieving your longest walk time. Take care.
    @jo_casey42 Nice progress!
    @mmatcha_latte nice to see you and glad you are better. I hope the rest of the month goes well.
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,333 Member
    Mini check-in since I lost a bit more:
    71 years old
    Challenge Starting Weight: 260 Pre-retirement weight 262
    Challenge Aug weight: 254.8
    UGW: 167 (healthy weight for a senior woman my height)
    5'6" Tall
    I do check-ins when I lose:
    8/1: 254.8
    8/21: 254
    8/22: 253
    8/22: 252.6

    July Weight loss: 5.6 lbs.
    Weight loss since retiring 9.4 lbs. I can't wait to hit the 10 lbs lost mark.

    @jo_casey42 Congrats at a 20 lb+ loss!
  • Jensmakingprogress
    Jensmakingprogress Posts: 223 Member
    edited August 23
    Tried to delete this post, but I can’t find a delete button.

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