Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Name: Anna
Age:29
Highest weight: I believe I made it to 260 at one point, but on here it says, I started at 256.
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I’m back after trying WW for quite a while, in and out of meetings, paying the monthly fee all along. Have over 100 pounds to lose. Wish me luck!3
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Just lost a long post, and i'm too tired to re-type it all.
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Welcome back, Tom and welcome new people!
Back from Iceland last night--AMAZING trip!
Didn't overdo food and drink.
Lots of exercise + not enough water = bloated from water retention.
Will not weigh in this weekend.
Will share some pics in subsequent posts. More details tomorrow.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)
4/6/19 = 204
4/13/19 = 202
4/20/19 = 202
4/27/19 = 198
5/4/19 = 200
5/25/19 = 198
6/1/19 = 198
6/8/19 =196
6/15/19 = 195
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Blue Lagoon:
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Diamond Beach:
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Snaefellsnes Peninsula:
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Bjarnarfoss:
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Hey guys!
So I got to catch up on some much needed sleep the past couple of days. Got home late Wednesday--well, we landed at 7 pm, but customs was a complete and utter madhouse at ORD--seriously, I've never seen it like that--so it took 2 and a half hours to get through the lines. Made it home about 10 pm, which was actually 3 am for me due to the time change.
The trip was incredible!! We landed Friday morning and went directly to the Blue Lagoon which was just stunningly beautiful. After a few hours there, we went to our hotel in Reykjavik, unpacked, and just walked around a bit until it was time for whale watching. We didn't get to see actual whales, but we did spot some white-nosed dolphins frolicking in the water and a few puffins. Saturday was an all-day Golden Circle tour to see some waterfalls, Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. Afterwards we went for a nice birthday dinner in Reykjavik. Sunday morning we left for a 2-day tour of the South Coast. Day 1 of this was a lot more waterfalls, black sand beaches, and a glacier lagoon where we saw seals playing in the water. We stayed overnight in a guesthouse, and then we went glacier hiking on Monday. These first 4 days we had unprecedentedly beautiful weather--sunny and mid-60s F or about 18 c--even our guides kept telling us how fortunate we were.
On Tuesday the great weather finally broke and we had some very windy, wet conditions for the first half of our day tour to Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Even with all of our waterproof gear, we were soaked to the skin because the wind forced the rain inside our jackets and pants. The only part of me that stayed dry were my feet. However, even that day turned sunny and gorgeous in the afternoon, and we quickly dried out. Tuesday night we headed to an area where there were a bunch a pubs that stayed open past 11 pm (yes, most close that early), to have one last hoorah before heading home on Wednesday.
Most days I got over 25,000 steps and 100 floors according to my fitbit. Although I didn't log any food, I still checked MFP for my calorie allowance which was well over 3000 most days. That's twice what I normally eat, so I think it's safe to say I stayed below or at least at maintenance. Food was also very expensive, so we tended to eat a lot of the healthy-ish snacks we brought with us throughout the day with a small dinner at the end of the day. Breakfast each morning was cold cuts, toast, hard-boiled eggs, and oatmeal at the hotel buffet.
I had a really hard time keeping up with water intake. I drink so much normally, that my body was really sensitive to the lower intake due to limited access to running water when we were out in the wilderness. The last day was especially tough to find water--most of the bathrooms had flush toilets, but no sinks--just hand sanitizer. By Tuesday night my feet and ankles were really swollen, and even though I drank copious amounts of water on Wednesday (4 bottles during the flight alone!), by the time we landed at ORD, my ankles looked like grapefruits. Just for fun, I weighed myself when I got home and the scale said 206. Thursday morning I was at 202, Friday morning 200, and this morning 198. I'm still a little bit puffy, so I'm guessing my body was holding onto well over 10 pounds of water weight! Yikes!
My favorite part of the entire trip was the glacier hike. Here is a picture of our group--I'm right in the middle, over the right shoulder of the girl in the pink top:
Now that I'm back home, I need to get serious about some landscaping projects. We had a couple of bushes pulled, and I need to replace them with some low-maintenance plants. But first I need to re-define the garden beds and re-do some of the paving stones. I bought most of what I need yesterday and today, so I hope to get started on it tomorrow if the rain holds off.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)
4/6/19 = 204
4/13/19 = 202
4/20/19 = 202
4/27/19 = 198
5/4/19 = 200
5/25/19 = 198
6/1/19 = 198
6/8/19 =196
6/15/19 = 195
Exercise:
Thurs = walk gunner DONE
Fri = mow lawn DONE
Sat = walk gunner DONE
Sun = walk gunner + yard work (or gym if it rains)
Mon = walk gunner + yard work (or gym if it rains)
Tues = walk gunner + yard work (or gym if it rains)
Wed = walk gunner5 -
Hello everyone.... I'm BAAAAAAACK!
Wow @skinnyjeanzbound! What a fabulous trip! I have been out of the loop for a couple of months so it was to catch up on your pre-trip journey. Welcome all the newcomers and hello again to all the regulars and readers. It's such a comfort to go away for a bit and come back to this thread! It's just so nice.
AFM - Still fighting the plateau of months and months... went on vacation to Maui (I'll try and post a pic of me Snuba Diving!)... and went through a short period of losing my mojo. Well, I got so many compliments on my journey from my traveling group on how much I've lost... and I gained so much confidence and energy that I was able to enjoy the physical aspects of the trip (like snorkeling & Snuba) that I decided.... WELL I'm halfway there, it's time to get busy and work on the next 36 to 40 lbs. This weekend was a weekend of picnics and group dinners with lots of dessert temptations (which I gave into). My NSV is that I have not had any alcohol since I got back from Hawaii. I am on Day 18 of AF (Alcohol Free). Please know that this is a part of MY journey and I don't judge anyone who works the calories and macros of wine (or stronger) into their plan. I just KNOW that alcohol really obstructs my progress. I LOVE wine, no doubt... but one glass turns into two... two in to more and bam! the bottle is gone. Then I just say who cares if I eat myself sick... SO NO WINE FOR CYNDY. I am feeling extremely motivated today and hope I can keep it up.
Name: Cyndy
Age: 62
Height: 5’3"
Highest Weight: (Oct 15, 2004) 250
Re-Start Weight (Sept 1, 2018): 221
Goal Weight 140
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
Mar 25 188.2
Apr 5 188.1
May 25 184.17
Jun 5 184.8
Jun 19 186.95
Jun 29 186.36
Jul 02 187.8
Week (+/-) = +1.44
Since Re-Start = 33.2
Since First start = 62.2
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@cyndy-- welcome back! The scuba pic looks great! Scuba is one activity I've always wanted to try, but so far I haven't done so. When my husband and I went to Curacao in 2008, Scuba was part of our resort package, but my husband's blood pressure was too high, and though he told me to go ahead and do it without him, I really wasn't interested in going it alone.
AFM--I'm in a similar boat as cyndy. I've been maintaining in the mid 190s with some slips up over the 200 mark which always motivates me to get back to about 194 or 195. Then I get complacent and stop putting in the effort. In reality, I need to lose another 20 to 30 lbs to really be at my healthiest.
I've made a lot of progress on the landscaping projects, but it's been tough due to weather. Last week I was dodging raindrops and battling the heat. Plus, some holiday plans cut into my work time as well. Tuesday night, some friends and I went to see Billy Idol. My college roommate has loved him since HS, so she and I go whenever he's playing in Chicagoland.
I haven't been to the gym at all since I got back from vacation, and part of me feels guilty. On the other hand, I'd prefer to get my exercise by being productive in and around the house. Even so, I should probably schedule at least one or two visits a week, so I don't lose my rowing machine progress.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)
4/6/19 = 204
4/13/19 = 202
4/20/19 = 202
4/27/19 = 198
5/4/19 = 200
5/25/19 = 198
6/1/19 = 198
6/8/19 =196
6/15/19 = 195
7/6/19 = 196
Exercise:
Mon = walk gunner DONE + yard work DONE
Tues = rest day (pool day with friends)
Wed = walk gunner + mow lawn
Thurs = walk gunner + gym
Fri = walk gunner + yard work
Sat = walk gunner + gym
Sun = walk gunner + yard work1 -
Name: Tom
Age: 61
Height: 5’10"
Highest Weight: 435
Current Weight: 281.2lbs (7/9/19)
Was on vacation for the week of the 4th of July. I gained one lbs. so I call that a win
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Hey everyone, I have a question. Anyone here have their doctor increase their dosage of Metformin and how did you feel? I’m trying to figure out if my fatigue is from my meds change or just stress.0
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Hi everyone, I'm Jenn. So happy to find this thread! I've gained almost 100 pounds in the past 20 years, and it's time to set it free. I'm a former competitive swing dancer, actress, and singer (all hobbies -- I'm corporate by day), and I'm looking forward to getting back into shape so I can get back to those things I love.
My stats:
Age - 48
Height: 4'11" (5'0 on a good day LOL)
Highest weight: 225
Current weight: 218
Goal weight: between 105 and 120, I'll see how I feel when I get down there
Karen and Cyndi - love your vacation photos! Iceland and Hawaii are both on my bucket list.2 -
@MidModJenn -- welcome to the thread!! Thanks!! Iceland has been on my list for about 10 years, and I finally made it there. Hoping to make it to Hawaii someday as well.
@danceandplay -- Sorry I can't be of any help with that question.
@tom-- I would also call that a win!
AFM-- So I never made it to the gym this week. It's just so hard to go when I can be getting the yard chores done as my exercise. I'll put it on the schedule again this week and see what happens. Nothing too exciting happening here. It's been hella hot these past few days, but I've still managed at least a couple of hours of yard work each day plus a short walk with Gunner (my dog). He got into a nest of bunnies in our yard, so I had to move them. Now I'm obsessively checking on them morning and evening. And Gunner is obsessively trying to get to them through the fence.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 203 (1/19/19)
4/6/19 = 204
4/13/19 = 202
4/20/19 = 202
4/27/19 = 198
5/4/19 = 200
5/25/19 = 198
6/1/19 = 198
6/8/19 =196
6/15/19 = 195
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
Exercise:
Mon = walk gunner + yard work
Tues = walk gunner + gym
Wed = walk gunner + yard work
Thurs = walk gunner + gym
Fri = walk gunner + yard work
Sat = walk gunner + gym
Sun = walk gunner + yard work1 -
Name: Diane
Age: 57
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 264
Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3
May 10 - 245.9
May 17 - 245.1
May 31 - 249.5
June 7 - 249
June 14 - 247.0
July 12 - 248.0
Since start = -7.3
Since highest = -16
Weekly weigh in. Goal is to get to 240 and soon!2 -
Name: Tom
Age: 61
Height: 5’10"
Highest Weight: 435 lbs.
Current Weight: 279 lbs (7/16/19)
Karen and Cyndy those look like some fun trips!2 -
Welcome to the newbies and greetings to the regular posters... Hi to the lurkers! We know your are out there and it's okay. No pressure ever. I am a lurker as well!
I'm just checking in with the same ol' song... Plateauville! I am so tired of it but trying to push through. I have done some hard thinking and I was most successful last year when i was mostly concerned with nutrition as opposed to working out. Granted, they go hand in hand, but I had a bad foot last year so all I really focused on was what went in my mouth!!! So I am still going to try and stay active, but really really really focus and log my food. I am going to try and keep my carbs down below 100 per day and eliminate gluten again. Seems like when I work out, I tend to "award" myself with something that I probably should not have. That's the current plan. Let's see if I can push through. Wish me luck!
Name: Cyndy
Age: 62
Height: 5’3"
Highest Weight: (Oct 15, 2004) 250
Re-Start Weight (Sept 1, 2018): 221
Goal Weight 140
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
Mar 25 188.2
Apr 5 188.1
May 25 184.17
Jun 5 184.8
Jun 19 186.95
Jun 29 186.36
Jul 02 187.8
Jul 16 188.7
Week (+/-) = +0.9
Since Re-Start = 32.3
Since First start = 61.3
Have a great day!
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Welcome to all the new joiners! This is a great group. I am so loving all those pictures - and your fabulous weight losses. You are so encouraging.
@danceandplay - I've never had mine adjusted, so can't comment. I hope you find out what is making you tired.0 -
Hi...I am trying this again....I mean myfitnesspal. I guess I really need to take a look at my food lifestyle and make the positive changes to make my weightloss happen. I appreciate this forum to allow us to chat.2
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@rosie5456 --welcome to the thread!
@cyndy-- I may join you in trying to keep carbs down, but I eat a lot of fruit in the summer, so my focus will be on lowering the amount of processed sugars I eat. I find I am most successful with my nutrition when I focus on trying to raise my protein intake to 100+ grams/day. I'm sure a lot of it is psychological--it feels less like deprivation when I'm trying to add, but adding protein while staying within my calorie allowance forces me to lower carbs and/or fats.
@tom-- yes, it was an amazing trip! I highly recommend Iceland for those who like outdoorsy vacations.
AFM--I've been getting in a lot of active minutes in my yard and house, versus formal exercise, but it seems to be working because the scale is going in the right direction. As I mentioned above to cyndy, I am also going to focus more on adding protein over this final month of summer break as I strive to move into the 180s before I return to school mid August.
My exercise schedule was doing nothing for my progress, so I deleted it and will add the protein tracking instead.
Today it will be 100 degrees here in Chicago, so it sounds like the perfect day to finally get back to my air-conditioned gym. LOL
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 =
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8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Protein at 100+ grams:
Fri 7/19 =
Sat 7/20 =
Sun 7/21 =
Mon 7/22 =
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Wed 7/24 =
Thurs 7/25 =
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Ok so not sure How this works, I will give it a shot though, just bear with me as I learn how to navigate this forum.. I am here trying yet again to get to my goal weight.. I had some success starting May 2018 I lost 50 pounds by January 2019 however I was at a stand still , still following my plan but going No where, then at the end of March of this year I basically just gave up since then I have gained 14 back. I am super frustrated and almost resigned to being this size.. I never had any support of this type and figured what do I have to lose!! Lol beside the weight. Right.2
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skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »@cyndy-- I may join you in trying to keep carbs down, but I eat a lot of fruit in the summer, so my focus will be on lowering the amount of processed sugars I eat. I find I am most successful with my nutrition when I focus on trying to raise my protein intake to 100+ grams/day. I'm sure a lot of it is psychological--it feels less like deprivation when I'm trying to add, but adding protein while staying within my calorie allowance forces me to lower carbs and/or fats.
@skinnyjeanzbound - that sounds like a great plan and so glad the scale is moving the right direction! I love fruits, too... especially when it's hot. I will go along with you in cutting out processed sugars.
My current short term plan is to log my weight on MONDAY... that way I will try and stay on program and focused through the weekend.... accountability is such a great tool!
Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone!!
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@missbehave_1 Welcome to the group.... lots of good advice here for sure. I lost almost 40 pounds starting last August and have been on a plateau since APRIL! Felt like giving up, too... but because of the support of this group, I'm gonna push through and get past it. Join me!0
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@missbehave_1 -- Welcome!! If you don't already know to do so, make sure to click on the little star right above the page numbers of the thread (top right). That will add it to your favorites, making it easier for you to come back to the conversation.
@cyndy-- I can eat an entire watermelon in just a few days! LOL!
AFM-- Just checking in to record my protein for the day. Didn't quite meet my goal, but I came pretty close. Also, I finally went to the gym today after lying on the couch all morning watching Tour de France. With the extreme heat, I knew there was no hope for any outdoor activity, and my fitbit said I only had 800 steps at 1 pm
, so I figured a trip to my A/C gym was the solution. I did finally take my dog for a very short walk around 8 pm, but it was still stiflingly hot outside.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 =
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8/3/19=
8/10/19=
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Fri 7/19 = 91
Sat 7/20 =
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I am just jumping in here, today is Day 8 for me and I have lost 6 pounds thus far!! I hope to participate in this thread daily and also hoping to gain some new friends for support. I am just doing 1200 Calories per day.1
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@gjet3168 -- Great to have you here! I do much better when I check in frequently, so I'm also trying to post every couple of days minimum.
AFM-- Well, I had 2 family events this weekend to celebrate birthdays. Yesterday we went to my husband's sister's and I was way over my calorie allowance. I had a couple of beers--a rare occurrence for me. I don't like to drink my calories, so when I do indulge, I try to stick to lower calorie drinks like vodka soda or rum and diet coke. I knew there would be birthday cake, so I should have done a better job limiting my carbs earlier in the day. Today was quite a bit better. I still had some cake at my niece's birthday party, but I was much closer to my calorie goal and my protein goal.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 =
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Protein at 100+ grams:
Fri 7/19 = 91
Sat 7/20 = 75
Sun 7/21 = 94
Mon 7/22 =
Tues 7/23 =
Wed 7/24 =
Thurs 7/25 =1 -
Happy Monday!
Welcome @rosie5456! Good job on the loss. I am also at 1200 calories a day. Sometimes I go under and sometimes over... for instance.............THIS WEEKEND, ARGH!
Confession time in California. So I am housesitting at a friends house. In MY house I have eliminated all the foods that tempt me. This house I'm sitting has a fully stocked kitchen with all the things I have a problem with. It was a constant battle and alas, I succumbed yesterday. I managed to stay away from all the delicious wine (thanks to my desire to keep my streak going) but the things that got me were Mac and Cheese and Ice Cream. Saturday actually looks like I did a good job now that i've logged it all... it was just hard. Now yesterday (Sunday) different story. Starting out good - breakfast burritos and I did not eat the tortilla wrapping... lunch sushi (rice was the killer there)... but dinner, oh dinner... The Mac & Cheese and the Ice Cream. Granted I walked a ton yesterday and had earned many calories, but it was almost a 2000 calorie day! 89g sugar and 210g carbs! I try and keep the carbs below 100.
The weird thing was, the scale at the house I'm sitting said 187 this morning. I went home to check on Kitten and my scale said 181.3. I stepped on it numerous times. I can't trust it. It's a trick... a good trick. So I'll see what my home scale says tomorrow. Don't get me wrong... I would be THRILLED if my scale was correct... but we've all been on that rollercoaster and I just can't trust it... especially after all the wrong food I consumed.
We shall see. Here's to a strong week... gonna drink water today like a fish!
Name: Cyndy
Age: 62
Height: 5’3"
Highest Weight: (Oct 15, 2004) 250
Re-Start Weight (Sept 1, 2018): 221
Goal Weight 140
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
Mar 25 188.2
Apr 5 188.1
May 25 184.17
Jun 5 184.8
Jun 19 186.95
Jun 29 186.36
Jul 02 187.8
Jul 16 188.7
July 22 187.0 (home scale said 181.3! - can't trust it or believe that. we'll see tomorrow.)
Week (+/-) = -1.7
Since Re-Start = 34
Since First start = 63
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@cyndy-- I've had that scale trick happen as well, and for me it usually means I need to replace the batteries. I feel your pain--I can't keep certain foods in the house. For example, the doritos I gave into last night. I also LOVE mac n cheese, so if I'm going to indulge, I buy the little kraft single serve microwaveables. That way, I don't have to make a whole box (which I will then eat in one sitting) to satisfy the craving.
AFM-- Weather here in Chicago was just perfect today!! I wish it could be like this every day. I took advantage and did a bit more of my landscaping project. Tonight, I'm working on an indoor project of rehabbing an old MCM stereo console a friend gave me when her father passed away. She's coming to visit on Friday, and I would like to have it done by then.
I was so close on the protein today.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 =
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Protein at 100+ grams:
Fri 7/19 = 91
Sat 7/20 = 75
Sun 7/21 = 94
Mon 7/22 = 99
Tues 7/23 =
Wed 7/24 =
Thurs 7/25 =0 -
Name: Tom
Age: 61
Height: 5’10"
Highest Weight: 435 lbs.
Current Weight: 278.7 lbs (7/24/19)1
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