Mamas or soon to be mamas who are morbidly obese, lets be buddies!

[hello_kitty]

TryRocking - You must have mentioned it but I forgot, but did you get lose skin when you lost 100 lbs?

 

[Try Rocking]

You guys are all doing great!

HK, I did have some but I found with running that I was toning up nicely. I was worried I might need skin removal when I was done but the last time I was close to my goal (27 lbs away), it didn't look like I would need it.

Speaking of running, I'm finally able to run like I used to again. Not as fast as before but I'll get there. The last time I tried to really push myself I could only run for 30 minutes before I was done. The other day I slowed down a little bit and I ran for 53 minutes, tonight I ran for 54 minutes. I'll work on endurance and then I'll try speeding it up. I've missed running, it feels so good to be doing it again.
I've already noticed my butt and arms are starting to tone up, and I can feel my hips again when I lay down. My collarbones are becoming more noticeable as well. I love this!

I can't remember if I mentioned it but in September I gave myself a goal of losing 35 lbs by the end of the year. As of today I have 25.2 lbs to go.
I still have a ways to go beyond that but I think 25 lbs should be doable by the end of the year.
Of course, Thanksgiving (tomorrow), Halloween, and Christmas... those are always the fun ones. Not to mention nights out with my girls (the first Saturday of every month). We'll see how I do.
This time around I am focused but I'm also trying to enjoy myself when I'm out without stressing about how many points each thing is that I'm eating.

I'm only down 0.8 this week but whatever, it's going down.

I also weigh myself daily, I like to see it. And no matter if I'm good or bad my weight usually goes up beginning to midweek. As long as it's down by Sunday I'm happy!

 

[MommyCandice]

I am so worried about lose skin.
I walk the same path everyday. Once i get quicker and shave off 10-15 mins then i will start jogging. For now its a brisk walk. It starts off with a fair size hill and the first couple days i couldnt do the hill without feeling like i was going to collapse when i was up it or being short of breath for 10 mins after (doesnt help that im a smoker but once i get the healthy eating down im quitting) but i never stop for a break during my walk. Now a week later i am still slightly winded but i could carry on a convo while walking up it. My little peanut that i carry while walking keeps me motivated. He enjoys the fresh air and normally asleep in 15mins.
My kids motivate me the most to be healthy. I want to be able to chase my kids without getting tired after 2 seconds. My oldest jordan is 5 and my daughter serenity is 4 and everyday for the last week when i pick them up from school they encourage me by asking how my walk was. My son actually told me on friday "mommy im so proud of you. Your tummy is looking smaller already". I know it isnt as i have not lost any weight but that made me so happy to hear.
Another big motivation to lose weight is i want another baby. I had my tubes tied after my last(a big regret that i am struggling with). Ohip is willing to cover one cycle of ivf to couples now iregardless of why but the stipulations are under 42 and not obese. So im rele trying

 

[Eve]

I don't want to even think about the loose skin but you give me hope Rach! It's so awesome that you're running again! You are inspirational to say the least. x

 

[Try Rocking]

Candice you're doing great! It's not a race, you will get there! The important thing is that you're moving.

Eve

 

[hello_kitty]

You guys are all doing great!

HK, I did have some but I found with running that I was toning up nicely. I was worried I might need skin removal when I was done but the last time I was close to my goal (27 lbs away), it didn't look like I would need it.

Speaking of running, I'm finally able to run like I used to again. Not as fast as before but I'll get there. The last time I tried to really push myself I could only run for 30 minutes before I was done. The other day I slowed down a little bit and I ran for 53 minutes, tonight I ran for 54 minutes. I'll work on endurance and then I'll try speeding it up. I've missed running, it feels so good to be doing it again.
I've already noticed my butt and arms are starting to tone up, and I can feel my hips again when I lay down. My collarbones are becoming more noticeable as well. I love this!

I can't remember if I mentioned it but in September I gave myself a goal of losing 35 lbs by the end of the year. As of today I have 25.2 lbs to go.
I still have a ways to go beyond that but I think 25 lbs should be doable by the end of the year.
Of course, Thanksgiving (tomorrow), Halloween, and Christmas... those are always the fun ones. Not to mention nights out with my girls (the first Saturday of every month). We'll see how I do.
This time around I am focused but I'm also trying to enjoy myself when I'm out without stressing about how many points each thing is that I'm eating.

I'm only down 0.8 this week but whatever, it's going down.

I also weigh myself daily, I like to see it. And no matter if I'm good or bad my weight usually goes up beginning to midweek. As long as it's down by Sunday I'm happy!

Thanks for refreshing my memory. I thought you said something along those lines and that you ended up not having lose skin but wasnt sure. The kids and all the school work is contributing to my memory loss lol.

Regarding the weight fluctuation, I could've said that myself. I usually gain the beginning of the week - midweek and then 2 or 3 days before weigh in, I start to freak out and try to be good. I am hovering around 225 again after recording 228.8 on Saturday, but I am hoping to lose 5 lbs and weigh 225.8. Its really hopeful thinking, but I can dream right? I would be happy if I reach 222 on saturday.

 

[Try Rocking]

Don't worry, I am always saying my memory sucks! I'm impressed you remembered that much! lol

Good luck! I hope you get to your goal!

I just finished off Thanksgiving dinner (complete with dessert). I am super stuffed. I probably shouldn't have had dessert but I made it and I damn well am at least going to see how good it is lol (it was awesome)
I'm pretty sure I gained 10 lbs tonight.

 

[topsy]

Happy Thanks giving to you US girls xxxx

 

[hello_kitty]

Happy late thanksgiving ladies! Ours wont be til another 1.5 months.

I ate pizza last night and gained weight =( . Now I am 6 lbs away from my goal instead of 4 lbs. I need to start eating salads again, if only I knew where my 1.5 year old hid my dressing. I bought a new one from the grocery store and he ran off with it until I got a chance to put it away.

 

[Try Rocking]

Kitty salt probably has a bit to do with that too! Don't worry, I'm sure the rest of the week will be better. Don't feel guilty, we all need a break sometimes.

 

[TaNasha]

Hi ladies,

i have read through this thread and I see many of you are scared of lose skin. I have lost 110lbs in 1,5 years and I have no loose skin! I have had 2 babies(1 of which was born via c-section), so there is hope!

I lift weights which is what I believe has helped kept me firm!

Good Luck!

 

[Eve]

That's AMAZING! Well done!

 

[hello_kitty]

That is wonderful TaNasha!

Aside from lifting weights, what other things did you do that helped you lose weight in the first place? At what point did you start lifting weight or did you started doing that in the beginning? I am new to this, so sorry for the series of questions. I have a set of 5 lb dumb bells at home if I used those is it considered as lifting weights or does it require more than that? Thanks

 

[Try Rocking]

Great job!

 

[TaNasha]

I am happy to answer all the questions don't worry

I actually started eating more aswell. This is abit tricky and scary, especially in the beginning, but you need to eat the right type of things and it does not have to be super healthy and green

As for the weights, I started with light weights and have built it up. There are lots of beginner programs which are available online and free, like Jamie Easons Livefit, or Stronglifts 5x5 . These are 12 week programs which explains every excersize and are really useful to start with!

I hope this helps!

 

[hello_kitty]

Weigh in today and I am 223.4. Less than 0.5 lb off, but at least its not going up. I was really scared that it would be more than last week since I had a cheat day yesterday.

Since I am only 3.4 lbs away from 220, really hoping I would see that next Saturday. That would be truly amazing. Still going to eat clean today and tomorrow, and maybe have my cheat day on Monday since dh will be home.

 

[Try Rocking]

Awesome job! A little bit at a time is way better than too fast or not at all. You are doing great!

 

[hello_kitty]

I have accepted the fact that I like weighing myself daily although I dont record the numbers til Saturday. Its that time of the month again where I pack on a mysterious 3 lbs plus. I remember writing about this a few months back about gaining 6 lbs overnight. Well, it almost looks like I gained 2-3 lbs just this morning. I know its not about the eating since I've been eating well. I notice that whenever I get the cramping on one side of my pelvis, I gain weight. So I guess there's a correlation between the two.

Lets just hope all this settles down by next Saturday...hoping I lose at least 1 lb.

 

[Try Rocking]

I weigh myself daily as well. It's nice to see where I'm at and if I had too much salt, not enough water ect. it is interesting to see that show up.

I hope you lose at least a lb HK!

I'm down 2.2 as of my last WI (Sundays). I've been exercising a lot more and I can see and feel it. I can't wait until I get down to where I was last time and then lose even more.

 

[pompeyvix]

OMG it's been forever since I've been on this thread. Sorry for desserting you ladies for so long!

Well, I am back on it now. I HAVE to be as I need my BMI to be 35 by February 4th in order to get fertility treatment.

I have been on weightwatchers since March. but since about June, I've not stuck to it properly and stopped going to weigh in. I eat well in the week and crap at weekends. However, I went back this evening and I was surprised to see that since I stopped going I've lost 5.5 pounds and have lost 24lbs since starting the plan in March. I am now at 15 stone 6 and I need to get to 14 stone 1 by Feb 4th. That is most definitely achievable and is a realistic aim. I have a huge motivation which is to be prescribed medication to help my body start ovulating so we can have a very much longed for 2nd child. We've been TTC for 14 months without any success and I've been diagnosed with PCOS and an underactive thyroid. My periods have gotten more regular but I don't think I'm ovulating, so I hoping to be prescribe clomid, but they won't give that to me unless me BMI is 35 or below.

So back to class tonight. I am bouyed by the fact I've lost over 10% of my starting body weight, I just got 19lbs to lose in 3.5 months. I CAN DO IT!

I am glad to see you lovely ladies are still posting and keeping the thread alive