Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

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  • zaraizzy
    zaraizzy Posts: 36 Member
    This past weekend has been a little rough. I have some physical ailments which flare up at times and can make it difficult to move about . I try to make sure I get up every day and walk a little bit, so that my joints don't stiffen up preventing me from moving at all. The flare ups are very painful making exercise impossible at times. I know I can lose weight without exercising because I've done it before. We all have good and bad days. On a positive note! I have more good days than bad, and for that I am truly grateful!! Thank you for listening to me.
  • zaraizzy
    zaraizzy Posts: 36 Member
    Name: Karla
    Age: 55 (56 next month)
    Height:. 6'0
    Heaviest weight: 400
    Re-start weight: 297
    Goal weight: 180 (see how I feel at that weight and go from there)
  • GOINSTD12
    GOINSTD12 Posts: 331 Member
    Frick-a-frack! I had a whole post ready to go and lost it! Ah well, it was a rant about the meds I'm taking, not worth repeating. @zaraizzy, you have the right attitude; keep moving forward, never look back. Do something every day. Even if it's small.
    BTW, just wanted to mention to those who have limited mobility or are just starting out, YouTube has lots of beginner chair routines that will help you build up to more active workouts.
    Tracy
    TX
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    @moodybear2003 -- good to see you back!

    @karla-- yes, just do what you can and focus on your nutrition. :)

    AFM--I've had a pretty good week, though today we had a soup and salad pot luck at work and I probably overdid it a bit. Nothing super unhealthy, but too many calories overall. no worries--back at it tomorrow. :) Saturday's weigh-in was flirting with Onederland again, but settled on 200 even. Good to see a glimpse of the one-hundred-somethings. Still no real exercise this week--so busy with grading. Can't wait for spring break.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    1/19/19 = 203
    1/26/19 = 201
    2/1/19 = 203
    2/9/19 = 203
    2/17/19 = 201
    2/23/19 = 200
  • sweeetypie1
    sweeetypie1 Posts: 122 Member
    edited March 2019
    Name: Diane
    Age: 57
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 264
    Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3


    Jan 7 -251.3
    Feb 6 - 251.2
    Feb 22 - 249.2
    Feb 28 - 250.2


  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    Hi All ... after a year of hardy any logging and falling of the wagon badly (gained back like 40lbs !!!) trying to get back to MFP and logging .... glad to see some of the same names in this group and that they remain committed to their health :smile:

    Today is day 7 of logging and quite happy about it ... one day at the time, right?

    Still have like 60lbs to lose ... so wish me luck!

    Have a great weekend everyone!
  • GOINSTD12
    GOINSTD12 Posts: 331 Member
    Suffering a nasty wet cough that's gotten progressively worse since Saturday morning. Was going to have my Dr look at me today but now my sister (caregiver and driver extraordinaire) is sick with a cough and intestinal issues and looks like death warmed over. She's not going anywhere! Waiting for a callback from the Dr office. If they say I need to go in I might have to get a ride in from someone then get a ride home from my son. Truthfully I'm more concerned about my sister than I am about myself!
    Tracy
    TX
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @GOINSTD12 hope you and sister are feeling better!
  • Sarah7518
    Sarah7518 Posts: 26 Member
    Good morning.. came across this thread. Looking to lose 100 lbs.
    HW 285
    SW 271
    CW 266

    Started my weight loss journey Feb 28.
    And wow it’s embarrassing putting those numbers there, but maybe that will give me some more motivation.
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @Sarah7518 don’t feel embarrassed... if there is a group that understand where you are starting is this one .... what is important is that you have decided to take care of yourself and you are already loosing those extra lbs :smile: And I know from experience sharing those numbers with the group makes you acknowledge your situation and take accountability ... so be proud of yourself, it’s not easy! Best of luck with your weight loss journey!
  • sweeetypie1
    sweeetypie1 Posts: 122 Member
    edited March 2019
    Name: Diane
    Age: 57
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 264
    Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3


    Jan 7 -251.3
    Feb 6 - 251.2
    Feb 22 - 249.2
    Feb 28 - 250.2
    Match 8 - 251.4

    Going the wrong way! One month and no weight loss. Goal is to put some exercise into my week. I hate exercising but I think it's the only thing that is going to work.
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @sweeetypie1 good that you are tracking your weight ... I think the key to success here is if there a step back to review what we have done and take action right away ... last year I was very lax with it and then when I realized what was happening I had gained half what I lost the previous year ... so not to be totally obsessed by it, but have that awareness to motivate you to keep going .... you can do it!
  • GOINSTD12
    GOINSTD12 Posts: 331 Member
    Well, the nasty wet cough morphed into bronchitis. I'm on lockdown until it's better.
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @GOINSTD12 feel better soon :smile:
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    @happygirlxxx -- good to see you back!

    @Sarah7518 -- Welcome to the thread! Happygirl is right, no need to feel embarrassed; we all started with big numbers. One of the reasons Robin (Ellen) originally started this thread was so those of us with more than 10 or 20 lbs to lose would have a community of support. The next time you are at the grocery store, pick up two 10-pound bags of potatoes and marvel that you've already shed that amount!!

    @diane-- plateaus really suck, but you have the right idea. A little exercise will probably help shake things up and get the scale moving in the right direction.

    @sweeetypie1 -- I agree with happygirl; just keep tracking and be reflective of what is working. I try to weigh myself everyday in addition to tracking; it helps keep me aware of the daily fluctuations, and if I'm not doing well tracking, the scale "warns" me before it gets out of hand.

    @tracy-- sorry you are sick. Hope you and your sister are on the mend soon.

    AFM-- I've stayed pretty steady at 200 for the past few weeks. A few fluctuations up to 201, but more stable than usual. My lovely surprise after a week of higher than usual caloric intake (nothing crazy, but definitely averaging a couple hundred above my usual) was seeing a 199 on the scale this morning. It's the first time this year I've seen a weight that starts with a 1, so that was nice. Hoping to keep it moving in that direction.

    Friends and I were signed up for a Shamrock Beer Run on Saturday, but the weather was miserable. Very cold and rainy. after one loop of the course, we were soaked from our thighs down to our toes. We decided to call it quits and head inside for the post-race party. I've never quit a race due to weather, but it was not worth the risk of getting sick. On the plus side, we tested out the new raincoats we got for the trip to Iceland, and they performed beautifully! Warm and dry from the hips up--even with some gusty winds.

    I've also kept up with my squat and plank challenges. On day 9 today. My one minute plank was super shaky, but I held it until the timer went off.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    1/19/19 = 203
    1/26/19 = 201
    2/1/19 = 203
    2/9/19 = 203
    2/17/19 = 201
    2/23/19 = 200
    3/2/19 = 200
    3/9/19 = 200
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @skinnyjeanzbound Iceland how fun!!! Never been but have a couple friends that went and the pictures were amazing!

    Well done with your plank and squat challenge ... I am just starting to exercise a bit ... the last couple days the weather has been nice in Chicago so took the opportunity to walk back home from work ... it’s about 40 minutes so at least is something :smile:
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    happygirlxxx wrote: »
    @skinnyjeanzbound Iceland how fun!!! Never been but have a couple friends that went and the pictures were amazing!

    Well done with your plank and squat challenge ... I am just starting to exercise a bit ... the last couple days the weather has been nice in Chicago so took the opportunity to walk back home from work ... it’s about 40 minutes so at least is something :smile:

    Are you in Chicago?? I grew up on the NW side--Edison Park and lived in Rogers Park while I did my undergrad work at Loyola. Now my husband and I live in the northern suburbs. Yes, I've been able to get back out for some walks with my dog the past couple of days.
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
    Are you in Chicago?? I grew up on the NW side--Edison Park and lived in Rogers Park while I did my undergrad work at Loyola. Now my husband and I live in the northern suburbs. Yes, I've been able to get back out for some walks with my dog the past couple of days.

    Yes, I moved back after like 8 years .... now I am downtown since it’s closer to work but before was in the suburbs.

    Aren’t you glad the winter is almost over? Finally able to be out! Really looking forward to some warm weather!
  • sweeetypie1
    sweeetypie1 Posts: 122 Member
    Hi everyone. What are your calorie goals? My day starts at 1200 - I often go over a little - if I exercise I can keep it close. Just curious as to your calorie goals.
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @sweeetypie1 I try to stay around 1200 - 1300 .. not always successful though :wink: also the 1st time I was at MFP I would hardly eat back my exercise calories and that work quite well for me ... I consistently lost weight. I know if I go over that for sure I will gain.
  • GOINSTD12
    GOINSTD12 Posts: 331 Member
    I'm feeling much better; though I still have a nasty cough, it's not as bad or frequent, and I feel better overall. Still experiencing shortness of breath. My oldest sister is on her way from MN, & will be here today. Currently she's in Denton TX RV-ing on an alpaca farm! She is enjoying the temperature change from MN. She should be here by 4, God willing! We're supposed to be going to an RV rally in Rusk TX today, not sure if we'll make it. I wish being sick automatically translated to losing weight, but even though I haven't eaten much ( usually less than 1100 calories) I haven't been able to work out either. Oh well, I just have to be patient right?
    Tracy
    TX
  • bigblueeyes1
    bigblueeyes1 Posts: 52 Member
    Hi Everyone. First time on this thread. I weighed myself yesterday and couldn't believe the number. In just 11/2 months, I've gained 10 lbs! What the H**L??? How does that even happen?! Anyways....I absolutely need to lose the weight. I have a Disney World trip planned for November and there is no way I'm going to be able to walk around and enjoy myself unless I get some of this weight off. To get to a "Normal" weight for my height, I need to lose 140lbs. Just typing that number out hurts and makes me feel so depressed.

    I read that Thursdays are Truth - The truth is...I don't want to have to watch my portions or exercise. But I know I NEED to.
  • Teerai
    Teerai Posts: 243 Member
    bigblueeyes1 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone. First time on this thread. I weighed myself yesterday and couldn't believe the number. In just 11/2 months, I've gained 10 lbs! What the H**L??? How does that even happen?! Anyways....I absolutely need to lose the weight. I have a Disney World trip planned for November and there is no way I'm going to be able to walk around and enjoy myself unless I get some of this weight off. To get to a "Normal" weight for my height, I need to lose 140lbs. Just typing that number out hurts and makes me feel so depressed.

    I read that Thursdays are Truth - The truth is...I don't want to have to watch my portions or exercise. But I know I NEED to.

    Welcome!
    We have all hit that wake-up moment!

    My best advice is start doing some diligent research on food and health and fasting and exercise that you can find on netflix, amazon prime and youtube. You will be surprized at how having some real and compelling research makes losing the weight easier!

    My first most inspiring movie was “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead". Entertaining as well as informational.
    Knives over Forks also gives some great information but there are dozens of new legit food and health documentaries that will inspire you and help you find a successful track to run on.

    Also, Dr Fung and Dr Berg on youtube give you relevant medical information that is very easy to listen to but also fascinating.


  • Teerai
    Teerai Posts: 243 Member
    edited March 2019
    sweeetypie1 wrote: »
    Hi everyone. What are your calorie goals? My day starts at 1200 - I often go over a little - if I exercise I can keep it close. Just curious as to your calorie goals.

    I try to stay strictly below 1200.
    Easier to do with salads and finding a substitute dressing option that makes you happy.
    I try not to eat my exercise calories at all but it has been more difficult after losing 50lbs.
    The plateaus have been broken by tightening up that calorie ceiling and adding extra workouts.

    If my calories ever do push above that mark, I add exercise to keep my calorie deficit at least at 500.
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @GOINSTD12 yes no choice but be patient... glad you are feeling better though.

    @bigblueeyes1 we all been where you are ... day by day, step by step ... at some point you are going to need to exercise because your body “asks” for it ... you won’t even question it and the same with food you will not need to watch portions because you would have gotten used to it eating less and healthier.

    I agree with @Teerai you need to do your research and find what works for you.

    And also do not compare your weight loss journey to anyone else’s!!!!
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    @sweeetypie1 -- I started with a 500 calorie deficit which I think gave me about 1400 calories/day net intake. I always ate back exercise calories and steadily lost weight. As my weight went down, so did my allowance, and I found it hard to maintain such a low goal (about 1200/day) even in the summer when I had plenty of time to exercise and earn back some calories. It just wasn't enough fuel for my body--I would get hungry and binge or stubbornly stick with it and feel weak and unwell. I'm a firm believer in treating food as fuel, and I can't work out hard if I don't have enough fuel to burn. I know some people do well not eating back exercise calories, but that's just not for me.

    After years of experimentation, I've found that I feel better and can lose weight if I maintain between 1400-1600 net calories, so I have my goal set at 1500. The hard part is sticking to that goal when life gets busy and I'm eating on the go or miss trips to the store to get healthy foods. That's why I've been maintaining for the past few years rather than losing more weight.

    @tracy-- glad you are feeling better!

    @bigblueeyes1 -- welcome to the thread!! Yes, it's amazing how just a short time off plan can result in weight gain. That's why I weigh myself every day--it's hard to ignore the number on the scale; plus, research shows that people who are at a healthy weight or who maintain weight loss are more likely to weigh themselves daily. As far as the big number, set some mini goals--it's amazing how much better you feel after losing just 10 or 20 pounds!

    @Teerai -- I agree wholeheartedly about doing some research. When I decided to lose weight, I did a ton of research on nutrition and different approaches and it really helped me focus and make smart lifestyle changes. Likewise, when I started running, I read all sorts of articles about the topic to learn breathing techniques, training methods, etc.--so much I knew nothing about, and it made such a difference in helping me stick with it. Instead of giving up when I got a side stitch, I tried the breathing method I read about. Or if I was struggling to increase my pace, I would research information to get past the hurdle. :)

    @happygirlxxx -- Yes, it's so nice that the snow and ice has melted! I don't get downtown much during the school year, but when I'm off for the summer, I go to a lot of city festivals. I also still have quite a few friends who live on the North and Northwest sides. A good friend opened a store in Andersonville last October, so I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time there helping him out this summer. Iceland has been a bucket list destination for about 10 years now, so I decided it would be my 50th birthday present to myself. A group of 10 or us, including both of my sisters, are going together--I'm so excited, but I want to be in my best shape possible to really enjoy all of the outdoor activities.

    AFM-- This week was pretty good nutrition-wise despite being pretty busy at work. Struggling to hold the plank past a minute, but I will just keep at it.

    Tomorrow we dye the Chicago River green!! Hope everyone has a great St. Patrick's weekend!

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    1/19/19 = 203
    1/26/19 = 201
    2/1/19 = 203
    2/9/19 = 203
    2/17/19 = 201
    2/23/19 = 200
    3/2/19 = 200
    3/9/19 = 200
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @skinnyjeanzbound what a great way to celebrate your 50th birthday! My husband is turning 50 this year as well so we are thinking of organizing a trip ... not sure where yet, but somewhere to relax and enjoy some warm weather for sure!!

    I live close to Navy Pier, so if you ever want to meet to walk the lake front let me know ... specially now that the weather is improving is really nice ... today that is sunny is such a beautiful view.
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    @happygirlxxx -- Yes, it would be fun to meet up some time! I met another Chicago area friend on this thread several years ago, but he lives way down in the south suburbs, so every year we meet halfway in Itasca to do a 5k together.

    AFM-- I had a really low-key weekend. Hubby made corned beef and cabbage, but that was the extent of our festivities. Back to work tomorrow, but at least there's only one more week until I'm on Spring Break. :smiley:

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    1/19/19 = 203
    1/26/19 = 201
    2/1/19 = 203
    2/9/19 = 203
    2/17/19 = 201
    2/23/19 = 200
    3/2/19 = 200
    3/9/19 = 200
    3/16/19 = 199
  • raindogmaa
    raindogmaa Posts: 205 Member
    It was so nice to log in and see all the new messages! I have been busy and dealing with very slow plateau with a little bit of movement in the right direction.

    @sweeetypie1 - I try and do between 1100 and 1200 each day. I'm maybe 50% successful at keeping it under.

    @happygirlxxx -- Its so darn nice to have you posting again! I have always been inspired by your thoughts and strategies! Chicago.... brrrrrrrr. I am in sunny (and now partially rainy) Southern California. It's starting to get nice again so I plan to do more walking and hiking.... can't wait!

    @skinnyjeanzbound - Yay! Welcome to Onederland!!!!!! I have been rooting for you. I came out to Chicago once when they dyed the river green. It was a HOT St. Paddy's day... we were all melting because we dressed for cold weather.

    @GOINSTD12 - So glad you are feeling better!

    Welcome to all the newcomers!!!!


    Name: Cyndy
    Age: 61
    Height: 5’3"
    Highest Weight: (Oct 15, 2004) 250
    Re-Start Weight (Sept 1, 2018): 221
    Goal Weight (June 7, 2019) 165

    Jan 22 191
    Jan 28 189.5
    Feb 4 190.0
    Feb 13 190.2
    Feb 18 187.4
    Feb 25 187.3
    Mar 19 185.8

    Week (+/-) = -1.5
    Since Re-Start = 35.2
    Since First start = 64.2
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    edited March 2019
    @cyndy-- glad to see you are back! Thanks--I lived in Onderland for a few years and only recently ventured up into the 200s, so it's nice to see a number that starts with a one on the scale again (at least most days :wink:). Hoping to move back into the 180s as that is where most of my clothes will fit comfortably.

    AFM--just a quick check-in to say hi. It's been a decent week for nutrition up until today. We had a taco pot luck for lunch at work, and I didn't even try to log. Honestly, I don't think it would've been too bad if it weren't for the conchas and churros. Tomorrow will be better.

    Name: Karen
    Age: 49
    Height: 5’7"
    Highest Weight: 247
    Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)

    1/19/19 = 203
    1/26/19 = 201
    2/1/19 = 203
    2/9/19 = 203
    2/17/19 = 201
    2/23/19 = 200
    3/2/19 = 200
    3/9/19 = 200
    3/16/19 = 199

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