Weight is holding steady. I felt a bit frustrated as the scale has not moved this week. Friday is usually my low weight for the week. Same weight as last week. Annoying since I had a great week of eating well and exercising.
Added a Pilates mat class this week. The times aren’t great but I’m going to try to make it work.
Next goal will be to add a new form of cardio to my routine. It might just be getting back into brisk walking in my neighborhood.
Need to lose 7 more to be at 150. That is a decent weight for me but I would like to get down to 135 by next September.
Busyparent the sentence got me that making about what one of the trainers at the gym said this week. My gym had been closed for 10 days for annual cleanup. The trainer had us notice that how tight our muscles had become with just one week off. That strength and stretching is something that needs to be done on a regular basis.
@mom60, do you track your measurements? With all your activity, I wonder if you are gaining muscle and not seeing results on the scale. It is very annoying indeed when you are on point with your eating and exercising and don’t see the scale move.
@mom60, I am the poster child for doing everything right and not seeing the scale move. It is incredibly frustrating! The only comfort I can give is that eventually it will move albeit (for me) slowly but over time it is significant.
I hear you on the need to keep up the stretching! It’s frightening how fast you lose strength and flexibility once you stop exercising, especially when you think how long it takes to build it.
@yauponredux - I do see positive changes in my body. I’m getting a small amount of definition in my arms. I feel I’ve lost some back fat. I am measuring my hips and waist every few weeks and my calves once a month. My hips are down several inches and I have no fat around my hips. Waist is moving more slowly but moving in the right direction.
@3girls3cats - I’m glad I’m not the only one frustrated. I am hoping that our slow progress means that it will stay off.
@sabaray - your posts about adding Pilates inspired me to give it a try. I think it is going to be a helpful addition. I’m starting with classes at my local YMCA which is all mat classes. If I feel like I need more I’m going to look into a Pilates studio. There are multiple options for Pilates studios in my small city but they are very expensive.
Pilates is definitely an investment but the equipment and training are expensive. I have to budget carefully, that’s for sure! Mat classes will give you an excellent workout.
My Y has 3 different Pilates instructors with one teaching a class they call Pilate fusion. The class I’m starting with is Pilates with props. I think once I get the hang of things I will try the other two instructors.
Goal- lose 30 lbs by mid-December. And to gain flexibility. I’m starting to “creak” when I get out of bed!
I have a funnyish story to share. I woke up early this am and wasn’t quite with it. I staggered over to the scale because I’d had to miss my Friday weigh in and I decided it was time to check. Wow! I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The scale showed me a number 3 pounds below my goal. I knew that couldn’t be right.
Ha! Suddenly, I realized I was leaning, ever so slightly, onto the bathroom counter. I tried it again and I’m exactly where I was the last time I checked. Still 1.6 pounds away from that elusive goal.
Note to self: Stand on your own two feet!!
Haven’t checked in here since first week although I registered a goal. Maybe I can spread hope to the posters above. I’ve exercised semi-regularly for decades waxing and waning with my work schedule or the weather for running. I could lose five pounds in a couple weeks by adding a few miles running and cutting back food.
I’ve been running 3 days per week consistently since May and lifting weights 1 or 2 days per week on top of that. Also pretty healthy eating although I indulge in small desserts here and there. I know that watching lunch, particularly chips with sandwhich is were calories can get away.
I didn’t budge a lb for three months but about 2-3 weeks ago I noticed gaining a 1/2 lb or 1lb per week. I’m down five now.
Key is consistency and not getting frustrated at daily numbers. Momemtum works for you once you weight starts dropping the same way it does going up or how inertia keeps it on.
Hang in there!
Down a pound and a half since last week but now under doctor’s orders to hold off on the spinning until some new thyroid and cardiac issues are resolved. Feeling cheated that my weight loss has not all been due to my disciplined healthy eating and exercise and worried that I will stop losing altogether or regain. I guess the silver lining is that I miss riding my bike - wouldn’t have EVER thought I’d say that!
How is everyone doing?
@Sportsman88 - glad you checked back in. I agree consistency is key. Like @yauponredux I find that I miss my exercise routine if I miss it. What is weird about that is I have never been an athlete and the idea of exercise was not that appealing. I now find on the days where things are hectic and I think I’ll skip one of my classes I make the decision to just push things and go.
@yauponredux - I hope your health issues resolve quickly and you can get back on your bike.
I am on week 2 of Pilates twice a week. It is a push to get there but I am already feeling like it will have positive results for my core.
I was diligent about tracking this week and I’m staying under 1200 calories. Scale move down .8.
5 lbs to go to get to 150. I would like to get to 135 or 140.
I’ve up my water this week. I read some where if I have a craving it is a sign I am dehydrated. This week I’ve been chilling water with mint and ginger.
A few days ago I did a another Wed weigh-in
Goal: -15
progress: -7
Calories (avg): 1746 **
Exercise (avg): 148 ** (mostly running)
** 7 day averages from MyNetDiary app… 4 of those days were vacation
I gained less than a pound over vacation, and I am pleased it is not more. I did end up tracking food (and alcohol etc), but I didn’t fret if I went over. It was a good balance of splurge but not overdoing it. I ran twice on the canal trail in Cape Cod, with personal best times due to the cool weather and sea level oxygen advantage. Happily after returning home I had some CO-best times too.
As winter approaches, DH (a coach potato but former avid cyclist) and I are considering purchase of a Training bike. He is huge, so it needs to be adjustable. Upthread I saw mention of pelaton(?)… would love to read feedback on that.
@colorado_mom I worry about irritating folks and going off topic with my pelolove, but if you search CC for peloton (note spelling), you’ll find posts @eyemamom and I have made about our little addiction. Feel free to pm me with any specific questions. @MichaelNKat has some posts you may find helpful as well - think he prefers other bikes.
Bumping up
Scale finally moved this week.
Down 12 lbs since thread started
5 lb to go to meet the first goal
Exercise- added a Pilates mat class twice a week. It’s hard but I think will be helpful.
I went shopping last Saturday with my D and she commented on how good my legs are looking. I also was able to buy a pair of pants 2 sizes lower. I also noticed yesterday that my belt needed to be tightened.
Food wise I’ve been more aware of portion size and making sure to eat more vegetables. For those who think they don’t like vegetables try roasting them. I’ve also found some delicious recipes from the Nom Nom Paleo website. I’m thinking of buying one of her cookbooks though I’m not eating Paleo.
How is everyone else doing?
Wed weigh-in … happy with the slow and steady method. It has felt good to fit into a few pair of previously-too-tight pants. Going to check out Nom Nom recipes now 
Goal: -15
progress: -8.5 (down 1.5 this week)
Calories (avg): 1345**
Exercise (avg): 198 ** (mostly running)
** 7 day averages from MyNetDiary app
@colorado_mom and @mom60 hurrah!
I weighed in at 179 today, just 29 pounds to go. I know that is still a long way off but considering I started at 250, I am feeling like a supermodel!
I went to Nordstrom for a bra fitting yesterday. Bought two new bras which look impossibly tiny but fit. And the best part may be that they don’t look like they could double as flotation devices
Thank you both for checking in. This thread inspires me to keep moving.
@colorado_mom - what a great feeling to shop our closet. I’m also happy with slow and steady.
@yauponredux - it’s interesting how our sizes change in different parts of our body. I’ve noticed with my D and another young adult friend of mine that they lost a lot of their chest when they got ultra fit. They weren’t overweight to begin with but as they got more muscular. I notice a difference in how my shoes fit.
Almost none of my clothes fit anymore. Since I’m not yet at goal, I don’t want to commit yet to a new wardrobe. But I’m going to have to buy a few things. Anyone else in this predicament?
@yauponredux - That is fanastic! Keep up the good work
@Nrdsb4 - Try your local thrift shops. In our town we have Goodwill and also shops run by Humane Society etc. When DD was in hs she hated to shop (unusual, I know!). I used to pick up pants for her for a few dollars. If she liked them, great. If not… I redonated them. Another idea is get one pair of elastic waist pants that will shrink with you.
@Nrdsb4 this is a good problem to have! I had gotten rid of most of my clothes that were more than one size too small as I had given up losing significant weight, so I have had to buy some transitional items. Shopping off-price and sales for a pair of black pants and a pair of jeans and then replacing when they get two sizes too big (a size too big isn’t at risk of falling off, but two sizes too big might!) - also wearing the same things over & over. At least my scarves all still fit and can make my few working pieces look different.