A thread for people working on 50+ lb weight loss

[Anonymous]

Will that work?

[Anonymous]

How is everyone doing going into the week?

Charlotte here popping in with a recommendation. I downloaded the Happy Scale app based on a recommendation from a fitness FB group I am in and love it! I pay for the monthly upgrade (I think it's $1 or maybe $1.99?). It has really helped me stop worrying about daily fluctuations on the scale and focus on the bigger picture (which is that the scale is going down at the rate of 1.75 lbs a week!). I also love that it breaks my overall goal into chunks - I'm only 2 lbs away from my next "milestone" and it predicts when you will reach your goals based on your current rate of loss.

The biggest motivator for me was entering my data and seeing that I am already 28% of the way there to my pie in the sky overall goal (150 lbs, a weight I haven't seen in ten years). Based on my current rate of loss, I could be there by Thanksgiving according (February if I slow down to a 1 lb a week rate of loss). That seems incredible to me, and so within reach! I have only been at this since right before Memorial Day so that made me feel eager to keep going and keep prioritizing my health.

[Anonymous]

I'll join and will check-in with my posts using code word TITF.

I'm a 5'8 woman and started my latest weight loss journey (I've tried multiple times) on 6/19 at 256 lbs. As of today, I am down 16 lbs weighing in at 240, which is the furthest I've gotten! I am using the free version of Noom - weighing in daily and tracking my allotted calories. I am also walking 3-4 miles per day at least 5 days per week and trying to drink 96 oz of water per day. My goal weight is 175. I'm learning that the biggest change is my eating habits. I have to make a lifestyle change of making better food choices (not saying I can't indulge sometimes) and being consistent with it.

Cheers to everyone on this journey!

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Anonymous wrote:I’m in. I’ll go by MLS. I currently weigh 253, which is a high for me. The most I’ve ever weighed as an adult was 182, but that was before kids. I have PCOS which makes losing weight feel impossible. I started noom this week and I’ve been walking more.

Good for you, MLS! I'm on noom too. I'm your weight and started at 277. I really like noom.

TITF here. Another Noomer in the building! I used to have the paid version but I'm doing just fine with the free version.

[Anonymous]

Just read this whole thread and am inspired to jump in. I need to lose about 50 pounds and I have tried so many things unsuccessfully. I have been doing keto for 7 weeks now and have only lost about three pounds. I am clearly not doing it correctly. I am so discouraged. I thought if I just cut out the carbs the weight would come off but it isn’t true. I also walk about 5 times a week anywhere from 2-5 miles depending on the heat. I do feel a little better but the scale isn’t cooperating. I don’t know what to do next. I am happy to read about some of your successes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just read this whole thread and am inspired to jump in. I need to lose about 50 pounds and I have tried so many things unsuccessfully. I have been doing keto for 7 weeks now and have only lost about three pounds. I am clearly not doing it correctly. I am so discouraged. I thought if I just cut out the carbs the weight would come off but it isn’t true. I also walk about 5 times a week anywhere from 2-5 miles depending on the heat. I do feel a little better but the scale isn’t cooperating. I don’t know what to do next. I am happy to read about some of your successes.

TITF here. I really think the biggest thing that’s helping my weight loss is food. What are you eating on your keto diet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just read this whole thread and am inspired to jump in. I need to lose about 50 pounds and I have tried so many things unsuccessfully. I have been doing keto for 7 weeks now and have only lost about three pounds. I am clearly not doing it correctly. I am so discouraged. I thought if I just cut out the carbs the weight would come off but it isn’t true. I also walk about 5 times a week anywhere from 2-5 miles depending on the heat. I do feel a little better but the scale isn’t cooperating. I don’t know what to do next. I am happy to read about some of your successes.

TITF here. I really think the biggest thing that’s helping my weight loss is food. What are you eating on your keto diet?

And don’t be discouraged! I’m sure a lot of us have started over and tried different things. Just gotta find what works for you and your body!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m in. I’ll go by MLS. I currently weigh 253, which is a high for me. The most I’ve ever weighed as an adult was 182, but that was before kids. I have PCOS which makes losing weight feel impossible. I started noom this week and I’ve been walking more.

Good for you, MLS! I'm on noom too. I'm your weight and started at 277. I really like noom.

TITF here. Another Noomer in the building! I used to have the paid version but I'm doing just fine with the free version.

Excellent! I'm now down to 247. So it's working. My paid version will be up in August, though. Good to hear the free version is helping too.

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Anonymous wrote:OMG I found this thread at the right time! I am way overweight....5’3” and about 220. Significant weight gain over the past year or so. I am hypothyroid, menopausal and on anti-depressants that cause weight gain. But the weight is really dragging me down mentally and physically. I’m not sure if I should try IF or Weight Watchers or just eat healthier and exercise? This is not an exaggeration- I don’t have any clothes that fit me anymore...I live in yoga pants and a hoodie. I’m so sad, embarrassed, ashamed, feel ugly and gross. So, I’m in and I’ll go by Madison.

I’d appreciate if those of you who are a little further along than me, give me input on which change I should make in eating or diet? My goal is to get down to at least 160. Ideally 145/150 and that’s still probably too much for my height. The one issue I always have with dieting is I want instant gratification or I give up.

Please help me get motivated and committed to becoming healthier and thinner. I am honestly afraid I’m going to have a heart attack. And I’m so embarrassed I refuse to do stuff with my friends ( pre-Covid).

Hi, Madison. Call me Kaya.

I weighed 275 at my highest and had lost some weight before COVID. But like you, if the scale isn't going in the right direction on a regular basis, I give up. It's too demoralizing to work so hard and actually gain weight.

But COVID got my butt in gear. I can't die from a friggin disease when I have kids I still need to raise. I was complacent before, because I have no real comorbidities. No diabetes, no high cholesterol, no high blood pressure. I do have hypothyroidism.

So when COVID hit, I freaked out. and joined Noom. While I still get demoralized with weight gain that occurs with NO cheating, I can look at the weight chart over time, and the overall trend is downward. I gained three pounds out of nowhere a week or so again, but then lost almost five pounds the next week. I've lost more than 30 pounds now. Of all the things I've tried, noom works for me to help me NOT give up. Although I don't know how much of my motivation is also fear of COVID. That is still there. But I'm doing what I should and getting results.....even though they are a bit slower than I'd like.

Hi Kaya!

Congratulations on the 30 pounds! Has that all been during Covid? Like you Covid has made me scared. Not only am I overweight but I also have high blood pressure. So, I have myself dead if I do get Covid.

Could you tell me a little more about Noom? Is it your own food, a lot of restrictions, counting points? Also, are you working out as well?

Thanks for reaching out, I appreciate it!

Madison

Wow, I never came back to answer, sorry. Noom divides foods into green, yellow, and red. No food is bad. It's basically counting calories with a system that encourages healthier choices. But I had a small bowl of Breyers Chocolate Truffle ice cream tonight. I lost 2 pounds while on vacation at the beach and had ice cream most nights. The app helps you plan out your meals and helps you stay accountable. You have to weigh yourself daily which I don't like. I hate when the scale doesn't move, or worse, goes up! Even though I'm not cheating at all. But over time, I'm averaging about 2 pounds a week. Which is better than what I do when I just count calories (1.5 pounds a week) and I feel more satisfied on this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m in. I’ll go by MLS. I currently weigh 253, which is a high for me. The most I’ve ever weighed as an adult was 182, but that was before kids. I have PCOS which makes losing weight feel impossible. I started noom this week and I’ve been walking more.

Good for you, MLS! I'm on noom too. I'm your weight and started at 277. I really like noom.

TITF here. Another Noomer in the building! I used to have the paid version but I'm doing just fine with the free version.

Excellent! I'm now down to 247. So it's working. My paid version will be up in August, though. Good to hear the free version is helping too.

Awesome!! Congratulations!

[Anonymous]

What a great thread! I'm 5'3" and started at 217 in November '19. Started on an anti-depressant and dropped about 10 lbs. When COVID started, I started walking 8 - 10k steps a day but didn't really adjust my eating. So the weight held.

In May, I started calorie counting. Started at 1500 cals/day but realized that I would usually go over and get to about 1700 calls/day. Switched to 1300 cals/day and have seen consistent loss and am down to 191 this AM. A couple of things I found helpful:

- I like breakfast and I like to eat dinner with my family, so IF in the traditional sense doesn't work for me. However, I don't care much about lunch. So I eat a sizable breakfast usually 400 - 550 calories. Eat a snack at lunch (if hungry) and then dinner.
- I calorie count regularly, but not obsessive. I do weigh/measure things a few times to get a good ballpark on calories. I use the Nutritionix app. Very, very easy.
- I started to focus on my fiber intake and aim for 15 - 20 g a day. This helps with veggie intake.
- I found easy ways to reduce calories. An egg and an egg white instead of two eggs. Using the 'thin' version of bread instead of larger version. Not getting fries at fast food places.
- I recognize weaknesses. When I drink alcohol, I tend to eat more. So, I do that sparingly.
- My goal is to count my calories most days, but am not 100%. We had a crab boil this weekend and I couldn't even tell you how much I ate. I just accept this as part of life.
- My weight goal is incremental. First goal was to get below 200. My next goal is under 190 and aim for 175. Really, I should weigh 115 - 135 -- but that just seems too daunting now. So, I go for the smaller goals.
- I recognize that weight loss is not linear. I've been in the 191-193 range for about 10 days. The drop will come.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What a great thread! I'm 5'3" and started at 217 in November '19. Started on an anti-depressant and dropped about 10 lbs. When COVID started, I started walking 8 - 10k steps a day but didn't really adjust my eating. So the weight held.

In May, I started calorie counting. Started at 1500 cals/day but realized that I would usually go over and get to about 1700 calls/day. Switched to 1300 cals/day and have seen consistent loss and am down to 191 this AM. A couple of things I found helpful:

- I like breakfast and I like to eat dinner with my family, so IF in the traditional sense doesn't work for me. However, I don't care much about lunch. So I eat a sizable breakfast usually 400 - 550 calories. Eat a snack at lunch (if hungry) and then dinner.
- I calorie count regularly, but not obsessive. I do weigh/measure things a few times to get a good ballpark on calories. I use the Nutritionix app. Very, very easy.
- I started to focus on my fiber intake and aim for 15 - 20 g a day. This helps with veggie intake.
- I found easy ways to reduce calories. An egg and an egg white instead of two eggs. Using the 'thin' version of bread instead of larger version. Not getting fries at fast food places.
- I recognize weaknesses. When I drink alcohol, I tend to eat more. So, I do that sparingly.
- My goal is to count my calories most days, but am not 100%. We had a crab boil this weekend and I couldn't even tell you how much I ate. I just accept this as part of life.
- My weight goal is incremental. First goal was to get below 200. My next goal is under 190 and aim for 175. Really, I should weigh 115 - 135 -- but that just seems too daunting now. So, I go for the smaller goals.
- I recognize that weight loss is not linear. I've been in the 191-193 range for about 10 days. The drop will come.

TITF here. This is AWESOME!! Congratulations!!

[Anonymous]

Agree with the prior comment that loss isn’t linear. It’s so important to remember that so you don’t get discouraged s. For me, plateaus aren’t really plateaus oftentimes. I might be in a holding pattern for ten days, but then one day I wake up two pounds down and it sticks.

Charlotte here, and I have hit my first big milestone of 15 lbs lost. I started May 24 at 196.6 lbs, and I’m hoping to get down to 145. In the next couple weeks I should get into the 170s, a weight I haven’t seen in nearly two years. Exciting stuff!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with the prior comment that loss isn’t linear. It’s so important to remember that so you don’t get discouraged s. For me, plateaus aren’t really plateaus oftentimes. I might be in a holding pattern for ten days, but then one day I wake up two pounds down and it sticks.

Charlotte here, and I have hit my first big milestone of 15 lbs lost. I started May 24 at 196.6 lbs, and I’m hoping to get down to 145. In the next couple weeks I should get into the 170s, a weight I haven’t seen in nearly two years. Exciting stuff!

Awesome! You've got this!

My weight loss isn't linear either. But it's been consistent in its ups and downs. I gained two pounds this week. That usually precedes a four pound weight loss. No clue what my body is doing, but the net is a loss, so I'm happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with the prior comment that loss isn’t linear. It’s so important to remember that so you don’t get discouraged s. For me, plateaus aren’t really plateaus oftentimes. I might be in a holding pattern for ten days, but then one day I wake up two pounds down and it sticks.

Charlotte here, and I have hit my first big milestone of 15 lbs lost. I started May 24 at 196.6 lbs, and I’m hoping to get down to 145. In the next couple weeks I should get into the 170s, a weight I haven’t seen in nearly two years. Exciting stuff!

Awesome job! OP here and I’ve been stuck for a while at about 18 pounds lost. Vacation and then some work stress has not helped! Trying to be really good this week!