Weight Loss Accountability/Support Group Thread

Well, after some downs and ups, I've ended up with a .2lb loss this week. It's super frustrating because I'm doing all the things: 1200 cals a day (according to the metrics, I should be able to eat 1500 and lose weight), 30 minutes of focused exercise daily.

I've even just had my thyroid checked (I have Hashimoto's) and I'm taking enough hormone to almost be out of range into hyperthyroidism. It could be other meds I'm taking or simple oldness.

I'm going to keep going though; never give up and all that.

But I think I'm going to stop this Saturday weigh in day and stick with daily weigh ins as it's easier to see an overall trend that way and if it happens to be up on Saturday - well, it's depressing and frustrating when, in reality, Saturday is just another day in the long chain of days to my goal.

Hope you're all doing well on your journeys. :)
 
Katherine said:
Congrats

...I lost a pound this week but tonight family gathering
at Boston Pizza so will try not to overeat o_O
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Think of maintaining a healthy weight as a permanent part of life.

Never miss a chance to make memories with family and friends.

Let go of the worry and learn to work special events and treats, that are important to you, into your plan.

You got this!
 
Medusa said:
Well, after some downs and ups, I've ended up with a .2lb loss this week. It's super frustrating because I'm doing all the things: 1200 cals a day (according to the metrics, I should be able to eat 1500 and lose weight), 30 minutes of focused exercise daily.

I've even just had my thyroid checked (I have Hashimoto's) and I'm taking enough hormone to almost be out of range into hyperthyroidism. It could be other meds I'm taking or simple oldness.

I'm going to keep going though; never give up and all that.

But I think I'm going to stop this Saturday weigh in day and stick with daily weigh ins as it's easier to see an overall trend that way and if it happens to be up on Saturday - well, it's depressing and frustrating when, in reality, Saturday is just another day in the long chain of days to my goal.

Hope you're all doing well on your journeys. :)
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I know how you feel ...you are doing great .

A lot of .2 adds up to a lot after awhile you know .

I have noticed changing something makes a difference

Don't give up ! 🤗
 
Medusa said:
Well, after some downs and ups, I've ended up with a .2lb loss this week. It's super frustrating because I'm doing all the things: 1200 cals a day (according to the metrics, I should be able to eat 1500 and lose weight), 30 minutes of focused exercise daily.

I've even just had my thyroid checked (I have Hashimoto's) and I'm taking enough hormone to almost be out of range into hyperthyroidism. It could be other meds I'm taking or simple oldness.

I'm going to keep going though; never give up and all that.

But I think I'm going to stop this Saturday weigh in day and stick with daily weigh ins as it's easier to see an overall trend that way and if it happens to be up on Saturday - well, it's depressing and frustrating when, in reality, Saturday is just another day in the long chain of days to my goal.

Hope you're all doing well on your journeys. :)
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My best friend has Hashimoto's and she seems to do fine with it. She isn't struggling any more with her weight than she always has, which isn't much. A life long skinny girl she feels fat with ten extra pounds.

You're experiencing the same frustration I get when I keep careful count of my calories and still don't lose anything when the formulas say I'm in a 1000 calorie a day defici and should lose 2 lbs a week. I once brought this problem to the message board attached to MyFitnessPal and they all told me I must not be weighing my food properly or not counting everything. Nothing I said would convince them I wasn't cheating somehow. They're mainly young people and they believe those formulas are infallible.

You're doing great Medusa -- and you're so pretty in your new avatar.

@Aunt Bea's advice is so good about enjoying special events.
 
Been distracted and a bit stressed this last 7-10 days with our decision to list the house. Am up 2-3 lbs, but not exercising, other that buzzing around doing all sorts of stuff (packing and moving boxes, clearing out closets, etc). Once the dust settles and it gets on the market will start back to a regular exercise routine.

As it is right now am pretty much living on salads, almonds and cranberries.
 
Medusa said:
Well, after some downs and ups, I've ended up with a .2lb loss this week. It's super frustrating because I'm doing all the things: 1200 cals a day (according to the metrics, I should be able to eat 1500 and lose weight), 30 minutes of focused exercise daily.

I've even just had my thyroid checked (I have Hashimoto's) and I'm taking enough hormone to almost be out of range into hyperthyroidism. It could be other meds I'm taking or simple oldness.

I'm going to keep going though; never give up and all that.

But I think I'm going to stop this Saturday weigh in day and stick with daily weigh ins as it's easier to see an overall trend that way and if it happens to be up on Saturday - well, it's depressing and frustrating when, in reality, Saturday is just another day in the long chain of days to my goal.

Hope you're all doing well on your journeys. :)
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Your exercise should be serving you well; didn't know you had Hashimoto's. Do you have many symptoms and issues with that? Not sure about you but once I hit 68 I could tell my metabolism changed, and now I tend to put on weight in my waist, and have to work very hard with crunches and oblique work outs on a regular basis so it all doesn't become a muffin top over my jeans.

Another thing I try not to do is wear stretchy waist clothes. Is to easy to let things slide; staying in my "tells me if I gained a pound" jeans keeps me "honest" with myself.
 
CooCooforCoCoPuffs said:
Your exercise should be serving you well; didn't know you had Hashimoto's. Do you have many symptoms and issues with that? Not sure about you but once I hit 68 I could tell my metabolism changed, and now I tend to put on weight in my waist, and have to work very hard with crunches and oblique work outs on a regular basis so it all doesn't become a muffin top over my jeans.

Another thing I try not to do is wear stretchy waist clothes. Is to easy to let things slide; staying in my "tells me if I gained a pound" jeans keeps me "honest" with myself.
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With the Hashimoto's I have to fight against fatigue, weight management, sensitivity to cold... that sort of thing. I am prone to migraines, but not sure if that is the Hashimoto's or Fibro.

I wear stretchy clothes almost exclusively so have to get on the scale every day or it gets away from me. ;)
 
Della said:
My best friend has Hashimoto's and she seems to do fine with it. She isn't struggling any more with her weight than she always has, which isn't much. A life long skinny girl she feels fat with ten extra pounds.

You're experiencing the same frustration I get when I keep careful count of my calories and still don't lose anything when the formulas say I'm in a 1000 calorie a day defici and should lose 2 lbs a week. I once brought this problem to the message board attached to MyFitnessPal and they all told me I must not be weighing my food properly or not counting everything. Nothing I said would convince them I wasn't cheating somehow. They're mainly young people and they believe those formulas are infallible.

You're doing great Medusa -- and you're so pretty in your new avatar.

@Aunt Bea's advice is so good about enjoying special events.
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Honestly, I don't know how much my Hashimoto's affects my weight as it is treated with Levothyroxine. I struggle with other things because it is an autoimmune and I do struggle with my weight, but I think that is a combination of many things, possibly including the Hashi's.

I think that's silly, that others assume the problem must lie with you. What.are.gonna.do? :rolleyes:

Thank you for kind words, @Della. :)

PS: My weight is down 1.7lbs today! It's a day-by-day thing.
 
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CooCooforCoCoPuffs said:
Been distracted and a bit stressed this last 7-10 days with our decision to list the house. Am up 2-3 lbs, but not exercising, other that buzzing around doing all sorts of stuff (packing and moving boxes, clearing out closets, etc). Once the dust settles and it gets on the market will start back to a regular exercise routine.

As it is right now am pretty much living on salads, almonds and cranberries.
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Running around packing and moving seems good exercise too. :)
 
Medusa said:
Honestly, I don't know how much my Hashimoto's affects my weight as it is treated with Levothyroxine. I struggle with other things because it is an autoimmune and I do struggle with my weight, but I think that is a combination of many things, possibly including the Hashi's.

I think that's silly, that others assume the problem must lie with you. What.are.gonna.do? :rolleyes:

Thank you for kind words, @Della. :)

PS: My weight is down 1.7lbs today! It's a day-by-day thing.
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I have a good friend who got her Bashi under control with lots of patients and a good oncologist.
 
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Stressed out. DH and I dropped off the Uhaul truck and I spotted a Mexican restaurant that I knew had great chimis and margaritas. Had one of each, came home and made another margarita. Thinking about a third. Just tired of being stressed by DH today. I keep telling myself there IS tomorrow! And there is. I will do better, I promise myself.
 
CooCooforCoCoPuffs said:
Stressed out. DH and I dropped off the Uhaul truck and I spotted a Mexican restaurant that I knew had great chimis and margaritas. Had one of each, came home and made another margarita. Thinking about a third. Just tired of being stressed by DH today. I keep telling myself there IS tomorrow! And there is. I will do better, I promise myself.
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Ya gotta take a break once in a while. ;)
 
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