FitByFifty1970 Member

This a great thread, I especially like seeing the Starting numbers to the current numbers, not just the week to week. It puts the bigger picture into perspective since a week or two here and there of less than ideal outcomes is nothing to stress over. Here is my current spreadsheet (I cut off the first few weeks since it's…

Current spreadsheet. I cut off the first few weeks since it is getting long. I hit two milestones; the 25 pound lost and the 10% of body weight lost. Next week I'll be in the 220s!

I guess I'm using this as a kind of blog. If I'm not supposed to I'll stop, not sure the preferred rules of the group. I made a list of every milestone I will hit along my journey. I did list a goal date but that's not as important as the actual date for obvious reasons. I chose pounds lost, % of weight loss goals, and…

I have extremely limited mobility in my legs; is chair yoga an option? (trying to not get excited)

TY!!!!!!!

I lost what I gained, another win for basic CICO. I could hit the 25 pound loss milestone this Sunday. Losing 10% of my starting weight is coming soon too. Size 18 suit pants were technically on today (wasn't pretty and luckily my jacket hid the strained waist) so actually fitting in them is coming soon too. Sooo here is…

Thank you for posting this. Glad you are facing your feelings and why you may be experiencing them. Curious, not judging, but you said it was a waste of 6 years gaining back some loss. Obviously you are entitled to all your thoughts and emotions. This is just my reaction to that. I mean no harm. I wonder if you didn't…

Current spreadsheet. I didn't post last week though I weighed in and logged, was super busy. Lost what I put on and then a little more too so my body is letting go the excess water from my indulgences.

very hectic time the last couple weeks. I posted my spreadsheet in full.

Sorry I have been MIA online - distracting week - been stressing over a job search - been dealing with it for over 2 months and it came to a head and I finally have a verbal offer (written s/b Monday) so I'll give notice sometime this week and then take a few weeks off work totally before I start in 2020 to prepare for a…

This is interesting, I have requested it via my library system for either print or kindle (there are waiting lists for both so I'll take whichever opens up first). I hope it is sooner rather than later. I did read 'The Secret Art of Not Giving a F*(&' and it was very underwhelming if anyone was considering it I'd give it a…

I haven't worn a watch in over 20 years but I did buy a fitbit3 early in 2019. I had a $50 gift card to Bed Bath & Beyond and didn't really need anything so I figured my out of pocket would not be that much so why not. I actually was mostly interested in the sleeping info as I don't sleep much/well and was curious what…

With your permission when I have no choice but to do the surgery I'd like to message you to pick your brain on it?

You folks are right and I will have to just accept that I don't know why I am the way I am, that's very unlike me but it has to be done I guess. That will be a hurdle. I cannot imagine not doing that though it will be interesting to try. I think having the massive anxiety issues and a very analytical/logical approach to…

I made it through! I don't have a lot of shopping options near work, much less to find suits in Womens sizes (I am female). Plus I don't spend money on clothes unless I'm in dire need. I can afford to and I'm grateful for that, I always hated it even when smaller and wished I was someone that did care about…

so this happened......my 20W suit pants are swimming on me, I have to hike them up under my bra. I dug around this morning and found an 18W suit pant and it fits (little large in the butt/leg but I can get them over my belly. Great. I put on my suit jacket and off I went. Then I get to work and see that the pants are…

:) TY!

@amkita I should clarify - I didn't mean the 'only X left' as a judgement if that is helpful for people. If using the end goal motivates you - that's awesome and I support it, and you, 100%. If losing sight of the win today and not giving yourself credit because the end goal is barely visible even if you squint super hard…

I had a hip injection a few years ago and I swear I was in worse pain. When my knee became a new focus of pain this spring I went back to the orthopedic that worked on my achilles tear years earlier (yep, same leg as the knee and hip). He said another hip injection should help my knee and it did. It only lasted 2 months…

I will need my belly removed though likely not for 'medical' reasons per the insurance company rules (I'm in the US). I also believe a breast reduction and lift is also needed - I do get rashes and it hurts. I have to alternate between regular bras (which hurt my back) and sports bras (which hurt my shoulders). But I also…

Down 2 pounds. My body is weird. Does this happen to anyone else.....I weigh less after my morning shower - you'd think I'd be heavier with my hair water logged? Today I got up and weighed myself, ran a few errands, came back and did some a few chores and took a long bath. Then weighed myself again and it was a pound less…

'You Cannot Outrun A Bad Diet' No matter how much you are able to exercise (cardio and/or strength training) your overall health will be dependent on your food choices.

Hi, I'm 49, female, 5'6". I weigh in on Sundays. Here is a screen shot of my spreadsheet - I figured I'd post that weekly if that's okay. As for exercise - I'm unable to do anything due to injuries so I have to lose the weight with just my food choices.

I'm 49 Female 5'6" on a good day Started 9/8 at 256.0 pounds and a tight size 20W pant Here is a picture of my spreadsheet for my status. I weigh myself on Sundays. Tomorrow I will be seeing the 20 pound loss milestone and I'm looking forward to it. I set a 1400 calorie max but I haven't been cooking for myself so it's a…

SO I guess I'm just 'creepy' now that I'm not a lurker? ;-) I have been reading a lot of posts here (you folks are prolific so I will fit in..haha) and what I seem to be drawn to is the lack of 'rah rah' that I mentioned but to clarify it's not that you aren't supportive and encouraging of each other but that is has…

Thanks everyone. I'm overwhelmed and grateful for the support. I'll post more at some point.

Hi, I'm not sure how this works but I weigh in on Sundays. I've done MFP before and did well but stopped and now I'm back. I started on Sept 8 at 256 pounds. Last Sunday Oct 27th I am at 236.4.

FitByFifty1970 Sun SW (10/27) 236.4