Women 200lb+, Let's Do Big Things This December!!!

12/3 Weight: 236.3 (that was a shocker but understandable after all I ate Sat-Mon.)
12/10 236.8
December goal: 228

Working on:
1. Posture exercises 6/7 days (5/10)
2. Stretch/Mobility 5/7 days (0/10)
3. Weights 2/7 days (1/10)
4. Sleep - be in bed before midnight 5/7 days (only 4/10 so far)
5. active hours 8/12 hours 6/7 days (I have not been prioritizing this and have only met my goal 2 days:(

Goal: For my mental health I will be 1) organizing my photos, 2) working on creative projects, 3) trying to get my life together aka organizing my home
Update: (I haven't touched my photos this month, I'm designing a bag for my granddaughter and will be working on making a practice one today, and I can't even find my second Santa box so organization is looking bleak)
Needless to say, my mental and physical health is down the tubes at the moment! I haven't even tried to meet my goals. I don't do well when I'm constantly on the road going to grandkids' events and then sitting on folding chairs or bleachers for hours at a time. 5 hours on Fri, 8 on Sat. and 4 yesterday. If you've never been to a Black Belt ceremony that lasted 5 1/2 hours, let me tell you, it's a little much!!! But I'm so grateful I can go climb up those bleachers and walk from one end of the parking lot to the other end of the school to watch them. I had 2 kids here for a couple of nights and the parents here on Sunday to practice trap shooting. Fun, Fun times:) but I don't handle lack of routine well at all.

Stress is inevitable, so I need to figure out how to handle it better. Having a structured daily routine sounds so boring to me and sometimes I feel like I thrive on chaos, but I know that's not true. Because obviously I'm not thriving!! I have 3 more activities this week, two of which involve hours of drive time so I better get my routine going on the days I'm home...like today! Sorry to be whiney but I'm feeling pretty down these days. Mostly just tired.

@CupcakeCrusoe You're doing better than I am with the broom. It's SO cold in the mornings that I don't go out (I'd have to wear shoes and a coat LOL) and I forget later in the day. This morning there was snow that I could have swept but didn't. So that's one routine I've lost but need to start again or replace it because that outside air is so great!

rorymason wrote: »

Hello

Serial starter here. I usually am hovering around 214 pounds but had some upsetting news about a health condition and ate my worries and today am 225

You would think ( well at least a normal thinking person would) that the health info would be the motivation to get myself in the best shape I can in order to get ready for the future so that I will be in good shape to fight the illness, but instead Im eating whatever I want, not sleeping well and not moving off the couch much. I am too much in my head.

My goal for December is to get back to my usual 214-216 weight and to be more health conscious and stop the unhealthy behaviors.

SW: 225
CW: 225
GW: 170

I know WHAT to do, I just have to DO it.
So here is to December.🥂 ( Minus the alcohol, of course).

Well, I could have written this myself!

Good morning everyone!

Weighed in .1 below my average, not enough to bring it down, but enough that I'm not bringing it up. After IUD placement, this first period is really a challenge, lol.

N is still not better, so we are still at home again today. At least I am getting a lot of things done around the house. At this rate, I'll be able to spend my Christmas break lazily doing things instead of sweatily doing things, haha. Usually it's a flurry of home improvements while I don't have the kids around, but this time might be different (it won't, haha).

So things I've done, and things I intend to do:

CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »

Good morning everyone!

Weighed in at 177 today that brings my average up .1 lb. Another day, another chance to get it together. Time to turn this around.

N was feeling better last night, but she still had diarrhea, so we're still at home today.

Things I did yesterday:
✅call the doc
start the playroom toy purge
✅match all possible socks
✅finish the laundry
consider a home for all my books that's not the front room
✅do my volunteer work
sweep the porch, a la @nebslp
✅splits training
✅walking
✅give the cat his flea and tick meds
✅get most toys out of the living room
✅buy remaining christmas presents I haven't yet
✅package cookies and prep to send

BONUS:
✅ cleaned out beneath the kitchen sink

✅ more volunteer work ✅ go to the council meeting ✅ stay on top of dishes ✅ at least make a list of what presents I still need to buy, at least that, lol

Also today:

• make a loaf of sourdough
• try to fix the christmas lights outside - command hooks are no good for hanging a garland, turns out.
• try to finish the USS Constitution lego kit to get it out of the way
• Actually get my books out of the front room to make room for the Constitution
• look at countertop for over my shelves in the front room
• Ask whatsisface to pick up an IKEA gift card for my brother, and to pick up the family picture from walgreens
• wrap what presents I have for everyone

See, getting so much done.

Tag party time:
@nebslp Thinking you thrive on chaos is something I totally do as well Wishing you peace, and finding your second santa box. Designing a bag sounds so cool! It's going to be great when it's finished.

@KeriA so glad to hear you had a nice walk. That's a lot of events back to back, but a nice big breakfast sounds amazing, haha.

@swauters welcome!

@JenLosesIt welcome! 5 lbs before the new year is a lofty goal, but depending on where you're starting from, it's doable!

Alright, time to get my water and get today going. Tonight will be KFC bowls but lighter, with mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes and low fat ranch instead of gravy, and lower cal chicken tenders from Costco. And playing pirates with the boys. Have a great day, everyone!

Good morning everyone!

Weighed in the 175s again this morning, thank goodness, we're back. Pulling that average down.

N is better today I think (cross your fingers) so we are just waiting to make sure she's 24 hours symptom free before she can return to school. So today is the platonic ideal of a sick day- no cleaning up sickness, just keeping the baby occupied and tying up my household loose ends from all my work this week, lol. Then back to work tomorrow just in time for Friday!

To do list for today:

CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »

Things I did what year is it:
✅call the doc
✅start the playroom toy purge
✅match all possible socks
✅finish the laundry
✅consider a home for all my books that's not the front room
✅do my volunteer work
sweep the porch, a la @nebslp
✅splits training
✅walking
✅give the cat his flea and tick meds
✅get most toys out of the living room
✅buy remaining christmas presents I haven't yet
✅package cookies and prep to send

BONUS:
✅ cleaned out beneath the kitchen sink

✅ more volunteer work ✅ go to the council meeting ✅ stay on top of dishes ✅ at least make a list of what presents I still need to buy, at least that, lol

Also yesterday:

• make a loaf of sourdough
• try to fix the christmas lights outside - command hooks are no good for hanging a garland, turns out.
• try to finish the USS Constitution lego kit to get it out of the way
  ✅ Actually get my books out of the front room to make room for the Constitution
• look at countertop for over my shelves in the front room
• Ask whatsisface to pick up an IKEA gift card for my brother, and to pick up the family picture from walgreens
• wrap what presents I have for everyone

So today will just be finishing up the list, I think. It would be great if I could finish the playroom to a liveable state, as right now I've got piles in there from going through all the toys yesterday to throw out trash or those that were broken or lost pieces. I took out three garbage bags full yesterday! It's good to do this before Christmas, though. Have to remember that for next year.

Also today, in fun: going to try to finish up the USS Constitution (it's the Constellation, shhh, they didn't make a Constitution and the Constellation is the same class, lol. It's for Boston, we've been trying to have a little lego building or something for each place we go on vacation, so Constitution was Boston's. Let me tell you, the Lincoln Memorial lego figure is SO SMALL lol. But Himeji Castle is beautiful and large.)

Time to get my water going and get my butt in gear. Lots to do today to get ready for the return to work (for one day this week, lol) tomorrow.

Have a great day, everyone!

Hello everyone
Weigh in day for me:
The good: I lost weight. I logged. I made healthier choices.
The bad: Didnt walk or drink water at all . Zero self care ( l will explain below). Sleep about the same. Okay but not great.

SW:225
12/7 weight: 220.3
12/14 weight: 218.7
Weight loss so far this month: 6.3 pounds
GW: 175

This year has totally sucked for us. Probably as bad or maybe worse than covid. I was actually looking foward to the new year and saying adios to this one.

Have not attempted to walk as has been freezing here. We usually head to a warmer climate where I am much more active, but now my hubby, who never has any medical issues, will likely need to have surgery soon, so our plans hopefully will be just delayed and not cancelled.

I was the one who was the potential spoiler with my medical issues ( and stlll am. I will see what my labs show next week).But now he has stepped up.

They say bad things happen in threes? This year more like twelves! I might get some sage and sage our house and maybe ourselves at this point!

At any rate all this means is I have alot to do to get my house and things in order for christmas and for his surgery. And stick to logging and not derail.

Just remebered I have tickets for him for next weekend for a concert for his christmas present, and will likely be unable to do that now.

Ugh!

Hope you all have a good week

Hello! I'm sorry if I miss someone. I do read all comments and am inspired by many and my heart goes out to all of you who are struggling with one thing or another. Life is not for the weak or cowardly.

@strengthenKae Have you found a hobby to replace snacking? How's that going? I like anything with needles helps keeps me busy and that makes the time fly without thinking about food. I like your comment "I can't give up on myself".

@rorymason I'm sorry about your husband having to have surgery and your change of travel plans. That would be very disappointing. And I hope you get good test results for yourself and you start the new year off well. Self care for myself means getting lost in a good book, taking a quick 10 minute meditation, or listening to a podcast or audiobook while I'm busy doing dishes or anything that doesn't take much competing brain power. I've also started a daily lotion practice every night that's become a habit. Or sweeping the deck! Any little thing that lifts up my spirits a bit. I hope you find your favorite method.

@reginakaricatz It sounds like you're healing well after your foot was broken. Like nothing can keep you down for long!

@lisakatz2 Great job on passing up the pie for the apple. That takes inner strength and determination!
And it's paying off in fitting into smaller sizes. WTG!

@CupcakeCrusoe I hope your little one is all better today. Having sick ones was the hardest thing about having little kids at home. I bet there are lots of extra cuddles all around before having to go back to school. Your list looks a lot like mine but mine is missing most of the checkmarks (LOL). Every two days I make a new list but it often looks the same as the one before. Hmmm! And is laundry ever really done???!!
Your self-reflection on morning hunger is interesting and probably the answer to figuring it out and coming up with a solution.
Did you find your walking shoes? I've tried and returned 3 pairs to Amazon, decided I needed to do the in-person thing. Now those won't work so I have to drive over an hour to return them next week. I found some at Kohl's but not true-blue walkers. Price of 5 pairs ranged from $60-$168 so cost doesn't translate into comfort. I always get New Balance but none are working now so maybe it's time for a new brand. In the meantime I'll wear my almost 5 year old ones that feel pretty awesome yet.

@KeriA How are you doing with your eye issues by now? Did your dr release you to do more activities? I'm sure your walks helped you navigate the airport much easier than if you hadn't started them. The airport chaos is hard, but worth it when you see the people you love on the other end of the flight. It's hard having them so far away but fortunately I can visit my daughter in TX once in awhile. I do have a love/hate relationship with being home and away. I absolutely love doing both so I shouldn't complain when I get a bit overwhelmed by it all. It's good for me because when I get out and spend time with family and friends my heart rate variability shoots up way above my norm (that's a good thing). Laughing and hugs bring down the stress levels!

@ChawnkieBawnie Ugh...that Covid weight gain hit me hard, too. It's slowly going down but not as fast as it went on. Hope we're on the right track now and lose it once and for always!

@JenLosesIt Welcome! Looking forward to hearing more about how things are going for you.

@jenbroussard71 You've had a great loss this year! How are you getting along?

@quolwy A 12 week transformation sounds so great! I need someone to help me structure my workouts so I will actually start to work out. Then I wouldn't have any excuses...or maybe I'd come up with something. Do you like your personal trainer and do you feel like it's going well? Would love to hear!

Happy weekend to you all!