The weekly weight loss check-in and encouragement

[DriftingCrow]

Devin you look amazing!

[Devin87]

Thanks.  You can't really see much difference in the stomach area from the last pic (it's only down about 2 inches, so there isn't much difference), but I think you can see a big difference in my face and upper body.

And even though you can't see it much, I am down about four inches in the hips (and butt) as well as down two more inches in the moobs (though my posture in the new pic makes them stick out a little.  I don't usually stand with that good posture), so it makes me look a *little* less curvy.

[AbbyJamz]

I guess I'll join in on the fun!  I started last year around mid to late March at 226lbs.  As of this morning, I weigh 178lbs.  I'm 5'9", so I'm trying to get down to about 150lbs.  I've kind of fell off around Christmas and went back up to nearly 190lbs, but I'm starting to get back on track. I'm a lil concerned because my neck has a bit of slope to the chin instead of good definition.  I'm hoping losing another 20lbs and doing jaw exercises will tighten things up and rid me of this double chin-ish look for good! Anyone had any luck with this type of then?

[grrl1nside]

It certainly can be a challenge to stay on top of it. With a long cold and dark winter, I often put on a few too many pounds. Yes you probably could hear the sigh from here... But spring is here and I have a bit of catching up to do but ultimately I'll get there. Shame I like chocolate and wine so much lol!

[Devin87]

So I found out today my little sister has a scale hidden in her room...  So I asked her if I could borrow it and weighed myself for the first time since November.  I'm at 180, which is about what I was guessing.  It's only down 12 lbs since the end of November, which isn't very much, but as it's only 5 pounds from my original goal weight of 175 (started at 260).  So yeah-- I'm pretty happy with it.

And now that I know she has that scale, I'll ask her if I can borrow it a little more often.

[Charley Bea(EmeraldP)]

Got weighed at my endo appointment and according to her notes(which I read upside down) I am down to 105 kgs although she joked she would allow 2 kgs because of my boots so if she did then her scales would say I am 107 kgs and my scales say 108 kgs(bare foot) I prefer the 105 kgs, I 'd prefer even less but at least I haven't put weight back on.

[D0LL]

Devin, those results are great! The pictures are amazing! Congrats, man!

I'm not necessarily here for weight loss, as I'm also trying to build muscle at the same time. But even if my weight itself doesn't drop, I've still got a good bit of fat to get rid of! Trying to lose my butt (most, not all of it), thighs, stomach, boobs and arms. The fat in those places now is keeping my muscles from showing through, and keeping me from looking toned. I'd say I'm at about 19-20% body fat (stupid curves). Not sure how low I wanna be able to get...maybe around 15%? I don't need to be super ripped or nothing, just manly-toned.

So far I can tell I've lost some arm fat and gained some arm muscle. My shoulder muscles and biceps actually have slight definition now (I'm "skinny", but my arms have always been huge for my body). Seeing the change is really motivating me to try my hardest at the gym. Hopefully soon I'll have actually lost enough arm fat for my triceps to show through (but I'm not holding my breath on that one, haha!)

[Alaia]

So I started working on my fitness after having some heart palpitations that scared the heck out of me. After visiting the doctor he said that it was normal for adults to get these on occasion and while stressed (which I was). However, my blood pressure did show pre-hypertension and so I decided to do something about it (heart disease runs in my family, so it's not something I'm going to take any chances with).

Anyway, I began working out in late January. I started at 206 lbs--I'm 6'1'' so I was a little overweight. It's four months later now and I'm down 24 lbs (182). People that haven't seen me in a while have asked me if I've lost weight and commented that they can see a difference, especially in my face. I've also checked my BP again and it's now down in normal levels

I'm not sure how much I'd like to lose. Maybe down around around 155, I'll have to see as I go. I still have belly fat and love handles that I'd love to get rid of. I'll see if I can do some measurements and post them up so I can show progress.

[Naomi]

I've been in the process of trying to loose weight for a few months now and I've made some decent progress, about 10 lbs quite rapidly but I'm having trouble getting out of the 190's since stuff just keeps coming up in my life that throws me off track. I'm currently floating around 195. I'm 5'6" by the way so my target weight for hopefully September is to be in the 160s.

[veritatemfurto]

down to 185 from 230 last year... been working my ass off at two jobs and exercising by swimming and climbing the stairs at the disney water parks

* when you have fun while exercising, it won't seem like hard work.

[SciNerdGirl]

Can I Play too.

I'm down to 214 (from 268 in august of last year).  My goal is 165 (I'm 5'9) but right now I'd be happy being below 200lbs.

I run 6-8 miles a week and diet (Mostly vegetarian and low carb during the week, enjoy lean meats on weekends), but my weight loss has stalled.  I've only dropped about 4 lbs in the past 3 months.

I used to think that there was nothing in the world that would make me look the least bit feminine, but since I've lost so much weight, I am feeling a lot better about myself.

J.

[mikaelmackison]

My goals lean toward general fitness & muscle bulk, rather than weight loss itself.  Despite that, I've dropped 30 pounds since the beginning of the year & decreased my BMI by 18.5%.  I've gained a significant amount of muscle & couldn't be happier in that regard. 

I had always hoped to drop below 200 pounds.  Currently, I've got a lean body mass of 201 & still haven't reached my muscle development goals.  So, it looks like that "199 or less" goal is shot to heck.  lol

[KabitTarah]

Can I join in? It says "weekly" but it looks like the thread died in June / July!

I am under 210 today (209.! I'm also reaching college weights... I probably gained 20-30 lbs in college going from swimming daily in HS to no exercise at all and constant high carb buffet meals. This only got worse after college... I tried many times to reverse it, and had a max weight of around 250-260 when I was diagnosed with early diabetes. A year later I'm out and fixing myself (in more ways than one).

My Weight loss history (approx. weekly)

8/5 - 235 (starting weight, coming-out day)
8/10 - 224.6
8/17 - 220.2
8/24 - 216.8
8/31 - 213.2
9/7 - 212.2
9/14 - 209.8

I suppose it's normal to drop like a rock at first (I'm pre-HRT -- want to get healthy before starting). It's slowed down a lot recently, but the 210 milestone is awesome...because it means I'm only 10 lbs away from 200

I am 5'11" & mid 30s, MAAB.

[DriftingCrow]

Good work Kabit!

[Adabelle]

Wow, it's been a long time since I checked in with this thread. The last time I posted I was 174lbs just after I came out publicly. In those two years I actually slowly climbed back up to as high as 194 again just due to a new job and related stress etc. I was able to get back to 180 about a year ago before surgery, but then in the months after surgery I climbed back up to 190 again just because it was more difficult to exercise.

But in the last few months I've gotten back on track again and have slowly been able to exercise more and watch what I eat. I made it down to 177 again last week. This time I'm doing Atkins and it's really helping - I think maybe my body is well suited for it because I don't feel starving and yet I'm losing weight. So I'm happy.

So glad this little thread is still going

I had a breakthrough today.

Today for the first time in my adult life I am a "normal" BMI. One year ago today I was medically "Obese". I've lost 35lbs to get to this point, and 56lbs from the highest I've ever weighed.

I weighed in at 173.6 lbs.

I seemed to have a plateau for weeks, but am finally making progress. I'm so happy.

Keep on the band wagon guys, if you fall off, get back on!

[KabitTarah]

But in the last few months I've gotten back on track again and have slowly been able to exercise more and watch what I eat. I made it down to 177 again last week. This time I'm doing Atkins and it's really helping - I think maybe my body is well suited for it because I don't feel starving and yet I'm losing weight. So I'm happy.

So glad this little thread is still going

Congrats! This is all very hard work, and you clearly have put yours in.

It's hard for me to say (no HRT yet, and still in the "honeymoon" phase of both losing weight and coming out), but I think my modified Atkins (not sure what else to call it... carbs in the morning and mostly avoiding them otherwise) is a good way to go for me. It's definitely sustainable long-term... and that's most important.

[bethany]

I started my diet back in November of last year. My starting point was 184. I am down to 155 now, but seem stuck at this weight for the past 2 months or so. My goal is 145.

[barbie]

I started my diet back in November of last year. My starting point was 184. I am down to 155 now, but seem stuck at this weight for the past 2 months or so. My goal is 145.

Your goal is the same as mine. I am 6 feet (183 cm), and maintain 145 (65 kg) if I keep exercising intensively everyday.
It is not an easy job, as I sometimes feel anemia.

barbie~~

[KabitTarah]

Your goal is the same as mine. I am 6 feet (183 cm), and maintain 145 (65 kg) if I keep exercising intensively everyday.
It is not an easy job, as I sometimes feel anemia.

barbie~~

Barbie is right! You're super skinny You must have great legs.

I'm 5'11" and will be very lucky to beat 180 (middle of my BMI "normal" range)... and that's still more than double what I lost so far (just barely, though...). Mine is still coming off, but I expect it to get very difficult now w/o extra exercise. Given what I eat now, I'll have a hard time cutting more (and probably really shouldn't). My "cheat" is usually just a glass of whiskey in the evening (~75 calories).

[KabitTarah]

A little late... but this morning was the end of another great week!
205.6
in 9 days, that's 4.2 lb lost
in 7 weeks (to the day), that's 29.4 lb lost!

In talking with someone on MyFitnessPal, and this is an idea I had for Christmas, I've decided that I'll be getting some matching Alex & Ani bracelets for me and my sisters (one by birth, one SIL) who are supporting me in this. Mine will be silver (colored) and theirs gold (colored). Gold represents strength, but silver represents changing, cycles, and femininity (after the moon). I'll do that once I'm <200 for a week... or possibly once I'm inside my goal range of 170-190. It's super close now - just over 15 lb to go!! (4 more weeks like this and I'd be squarely inside).

It's amazing how a little thing like being yourself can help you with health & weight... and the desire for a healthy HRT regimin is a big driver, too.

My Weight loss history (approx. weekly)

8/5 - 235 (starting weight, coming-out day)
8/10 - 224.6
8/17 - 220.2
8/24 - 216.8
8/31 - 213.2
9/7 - 212.2
9/14 - 209.8
9/23 - 205.6