That's wonderful, Bevette! Congratulations!I forgot to check in last month. I lost another 5 pounds in November for a 3-month loss of 23 pounds.
Trucking along with no snacking, and drastically reduced flour and sugar.
I gained 1.4# over the holidays, since my low on December 12th. Looking at my daily weight records, I've been within just a pound or two of that low for a couple of months. I will pat myself on the back for more or less maintaining, which is an accomplishment in itself, but at some point I need to cut back a bit more and start losing again. The holidays are over now.I have been maintaining through the holidays and it has been a struggle just to maintain. So, my goal right now is to just stay at my present weight for a little bit while my body gets used to being lighter.
I gained 1.4# over the holidays, since my low on December 12th. Looking at my daily weight records, I've been within just a pound or two of that low for a couple of months. I will pat myself on the back for more or less maintaining, which is an accomplishment in itself, but at some point I need to cut back a bit more and start losing again. The holidays are over now.
I was 227 pounds in May of 2015, I had developed non-specific tachycardia and thought I was dying. My then PCP suggested I lose some weight, wasn't the first time. By October, 2015 I was 165, normal bmi for me. The tachycardia was gone, as well as, hypertension, GERD, high triglycerides, frequent cluster headaches and a bunch of other crap.Hi I know i’m a cliche joining in the new year, but it’s time I sorted myself out.
3 years since i finished working and while i have been much more active I have also been eating and drinking much much much more. So here goes:
54 years old
228 lbs
nearly 40 bmi
I have been to the gym this morning and plan to do a mix of gym and swimming. It’s cold outside here!
Already eat pretty healthily when at home, but drink a lot.
Planning to not eat out and only have a small drink at the weekend.
Happy new year everyone.
I think many can relate. I've tried a few motivational techniques in the past but the only one that has worked is weighing daily and using tools to track things (last two post above). FitBit watch (step counter) and two sites (also have apps on your phone). I don't get too crazy with tracking my food but just enought to make me accountable for a reasonable visual table/math of calories in and calories out. Good luck!I'm here looking for some motivational advice. I'm mid 60's had a very physical job until about 9 years ago..maintained a good weight. After I quit working I put more effort into exercise and watching portions and carbs. I did pretty well and managed to hold a good weight.
Last year brought some serious health problems for my DH which culminated in him basically bleeding out in the OR during a mitral valve replacement. His 70 old world class surgeon was able to bring him out of danger after a 9 hour surgery. After an 8 day hospital stay and a long recovery my DH is back to himself, even better than last year since he has a new mitral valve in place.
On my end I've gained weight enough that a lot of my pants don't fit or show bad muffin top, my butts too big and all that. I won't even step on a scale because I'm mad at myself. At many points since last June I've told myself, I need to exercise more, I need to eat less carbs, basically I need to start giving a crap before this gets totally out of control. The first of every month I say it , every time my pants feel tight I say it.. I say it in the shower, but I don't do it.
I've always been a pretty good self starter but just seem dead in the water right now. I have started doing my daily video workout , but it's not going to be enough to get me back to where I need to be... does anyone have any practical tips, just little things that might get me jump started on this journey.
I'm starting to post here to give myself some accountably and try to make this a better year for me then 2018.
I'm big on Myfitnesspal. Besides being free, easy to use, it works. If you want encouragement there's a community for support and education. I learned a tremendous amount about nutrition. Who knew a few tweaks could make a major difference in how I felt.I'm here looking for some motivational advice. I'm mid 60's had a very physical job until about 9 years ago..maintained a good weight. After I quit working I put more effort into exercise and watching portions and carbs. I did pretty well and managed to hold a good weight.
Last year brought some serious health problems for my DH which culminated in him basically bleeding out in the OR during a mitral valve replacement. His 70 old world class surgeon was able to bring him out of danger after a 9 hour surgery. After an 8 day hospital stay and a long recovery my DH is back to himself, even better than last year since he has a new mitral valve in place.
On my end I've gained weight enough that a lot of my pants don't fit or show bad muffin top, my butts too big and all that. I won't even step on a scale because I'm mad at myself. At many points since last June I've told myself, I need to exercise more, I need to eat less carbs, basically I need to start giving a crap before this gets totally out of control. The first of every month I say it , every time my pants feel tight I say it.. I say it in the shower, but I don't do it.
I've always been a pretty good self starter but just seem dead in the water right now. I have started doing my daily video workout , but it's not going to be enough to get me back to where I need to be... does anyone have any practical tips, just little things that might get me jump started on this journey.
I'm starting to post here to give myself some accountably and try to make this a better year for me then 2018.
I'm pleased to say that I succeeded in my goal to lose 20 lbs in 2018. It was not easy and it took a lot of starts and back sliding. I had started to lose of keto but quickly found myself eating too much fat, just because I "could." I finally went low carb, high protein, along with counting calories, and that was the winning formula. I keep around 60-80 carbs/day and am now keeping calories at 1400 day. 62 years old, 5'7", and went from 145 down to 125. That's the weight I was for many years as a young adult and feel great at it.
Congratulations!Week 1 went well i think.
Couple of gym visits and a couple of swims. missed a couple due to other appointments.
Went for a 5 mile hilly walk (is that long enough to be classed as a hike?). It was tough and I was sore next day but really enjoyed it.
Stuck to healthy eating and only drank friday night as planned. very happy about that.
3lbs down.
good luck everyone.
It very well might be due to lifting. But lifting is such great exercise and so healthy, so congratulations on lifting weights.Gained another 6 since November 1. Now 198. Must be the result of heavy holiday eating. Or maybe somewhat due to lifting weights. Clothes still fit the same, so I’m not concerned. Revising goal to 188 instead of 182.
Congratulations on your weight loss! I know what you mean about it not being easy. I have been eating fewer calories but more carbs than you, and I need to cut back on those carbs.I'm pleased to say that I succeeded in my goal to lose 20 lbs in 2018. It was not easy and it took a lot of starts and back sliding. I had started to lose of keto but quickly found myself eating too much fat, just because I "could." I finally went low carb, high protein, along with counting calories, and that was the winning formula. I keep around 60-80 carbs/day and am now keeping calories at 1400 day. 62 years old, 5'7", and went from 145 down to 125. That's the weight I was for many years as a young adult and feel great at it.