Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Sunday Share: I have always been very self-conscience about weight because of the emphasis my mom put on it. She struggled for years (evidently getting up around 300 at one time - but never that I remember). Therefore, she was always harping on me, making me drink shakes and diet and make comments about exercise, etc. etc. etc. She often used the infamous words, "you'd be so pretty if you'd just lose a few pounds." Actually, I realize looking back at my school pictures that I really wasn't out of control weight wise until I was an older teen. I actually look really good (maybe borderlining a couple of times) until about the age of 16. I look normal and healthy in my pictures. As I've talked with my sister who has struggled with many of the same weight issues, she has similar memories to me concerning food and comments.
I know my mother feared us having the same weight, health and emotional issues she did, but I think in many ways it did more harm than good.0 -
Hello,
@Christine that is great to hear about your son being home safe and sound. I sometimes enjoy rainy days too
@ Lin and Bella Wow my hat is off to the two of you stepping up and helping your family. Shows what caring hearts you both have. You both need to take time for yourself.
@skinny did you like those noodles?
@nateco like your new profile pic. Also I really like that quote.
@Robin I hope you can get a refund..
@Susan I like the idea of looking at it in 10lb inclements. Good for you
@Cath YaY!!
Sunday Share! As a child I was consider the skinny one as a teen slighly chubby, by the time I was in my 20's start to gain weight. Became very heavy went on a diet try the T-Factor diet I lost weight on it met my husband got married was chubby but not fat. But marry life led to a move home sickness lots of cooking I love to cook so went right back up and more. Had my daughter and gain lots of weight. From that point I wasn't chubby, overweight I was obese. I just never stop eating. Just thought this was the way its going to be just accept it. Finally at 52 I had a moment where its like why aren't you trying to do something. Just do something. I start a month on my own and than a friend told me about MFP. Love it. not always easy but worth it.
Welcome to all!!!
Liz0 -
Overall Check in: Well, as far as measurements go I've had some ups and downs. i gained an inch on my waist, lost an inch on my hips and two inches on my belly. My arms and bust stayed the same.
Weekend victories and failures: I had a little of both here. I managed to make some healthier choices over the weekend and I was able to consistently drink water instead of tea or soda. I did, however, have a major failure as far as meeting my personal exercise goals and my calorie intake. I'm kicking myself for that. I've also noticed that I seem to be on edge a lot here lately. I suppose its because of the changes I'm going through at the moment. I'm still moving forward, in the end, though. This can only get better after all.0 -
judygorham - welcome back :flowerforyou:
andrea - I know you can show that 8 year old a good example!
janak - what a great story - thanks for sharing
bella - that's a big change having your sis live with you - hope it works out
jtconst - so excited for you to have more exergy - that's everybody's dream!
nichol - congrats on all the baking - that's dedication!
Callean - welcome!
raven - stay with it - as you say, there's lots of ups and downs to this lifestyle change. Your moods may fluctuate too, but stay with it - you don't want to quit and be like you were - forever.
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Good Morning.
I'm tired this morning, not sure why. I have a Sleep Number bed and discovered last night it was on the wrong setting (no wonder my back hurt), so slept much better after changing it - woke up tired for some reason though. I did have a rather busy weekend so that could be why. :yawn:
Monday Check-in~I had a rather successful weekend. In the past Saturday's have always been my cheat day - either a meal or I allow myself an indulgent dessert, I didn't do that this weekend. I really want to win this challenge at my gym, at least at the local level, so right now am trying to behave myself on the weekends. Achilles tendon is still giving me fits and knee has been bothering me since I worked out with my trainer yesterday - guess we angered it.
Someone posted the other day a recipe for protein bars - I tried to make them Saturday but they turned out really sticky. Any idea why? I followed the recipe exact.
Kelley0 -
Hi Everyone!
Sorry I have been gone a whole week due to boyfriend being in the hospital for heart issues caused by high blood pressure. I will update you that my offer was accepted on a house the inspection should be tomorrow or Wed. My teenager and I started back to school today. My partners kids have moved in so now I have 3 boys living in my home between the ages of 9-16.
Warning to all parents with teenagers if you are not doing regular phone checks with your kids please start. I have been doing random phone checks with my kid for years and you would be amazed with what they text, twitter, friend chat about on their phone. My rule is I can read all texts, emails, twitter, and view all internet history along with all pictures on the phone, with that being said rules were broken and my teenager has lost a cell phone until he can buy it and pay the monthly chargers on it.
I walked a lot at the hospital and while running school supply errands.0 -
Quick ---HELLO---hope everyone has a usccessful week. Have errands to do and then it's dad time. I am just dragging today which is not a good start to a stressful week. Of course that is probably why I am dragging. Already stressed.
Weekend went well RE food and activity. This week probably not so good as I'll be back to sitting in the car and waiting rooms again. It'll get back to moving more (and drinking my water) when my obligations are met.
Healthy days to all!!
Lin
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Monday checkin ... BIG struggles this weekend. My inner brat had a field day. Not good. Was in total "Whee, toy food!" mode. So, I gained back everything I lost and then some. Sigh. I used to hear about "inner brats" years ago, and now I'm experiencing that critter. Oh well. Today is another day. Onward.0
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Monday check-in. It has been a week (and weekend) full of bumps. I fell off the wagon and it rolled over me. Then I didn't even bother getting up to get back on it. I just sat there and watched it roll away. However, today is Monday and it is the start of a new week. I am still down 8 lbs (I refuse to adjust my weight since it will come back off this week.) I have dusted myself off and renewed my resolve to make this work. I feel super sluggish since eating all that junk the last couple of days (although I admit both the birthday cake by co-worker bought and the one my husband got were delicious). I have to remember nothing taste as good as loosing weight and getting healthy feel. Sooo, it is the start of a new week and I am back on track.:flowerforyou:0
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Monday check in:
Last week was going pretty well. I was working out most of the days, but the weekend felt like I hit a stand still. Saturday I grazed on snacks through out the day, skipped a full meal and didn't work out because the top part of my foot hurts. Sunday, I was supposed to go to the gym, got lazy, played video games, ate food my boyfriend made to his portions (which are about 3 of a normal size... I need to crack down on him for that as he's gaining weight badly) and then topped my night off with ice cream.
So, I at least learned where my bad habits are coming from currently... and I learned that weekends are harder for me because I'm not at work or on my work schedule with food etc. So it's like, I rather not eat.0 -
mbig problem is sundays i always seem to go over calories for the day but i did lose the 1.5 lbs i gained last week0
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Monday check-in: I went to Golden Corral yesterday after church and it was difficult to find anything to eat, I don't know if my tastes are changing or the food really wasn't good but the best things on my plate were a multigrain roll, a peice of grilled chicken and a baked sweet potatoe, the fat free ranch on my salad was disgusting. I haven't been to a buffet in a really long time, don't think I'll be going back anytime soon, ugghh! I do feel like I'm not getting enough veggies, thinking about juicing!
NSV: Successfully dodged the sweet treats sold after church, a true first for me!:bigsmile:0 -
Monday check in I hope that everyone is doing great ! I have a doctors appt tomorrow to talk to the doctor who did my surgery back in July so hopefully i can start doing some exercise later this week ! I sure do miss not getting to go to Zumba but i will get back to that soon ! I need to finish getting healed up first ! I know this weekend i will get plenty of exercise though ! My oldest neice turns 12 on thursday and my sis is having her a suprise slumber party for her and one of her friends so i am going to be helping with that !0
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Good morning, praying you all have a great week a head of you full of wonderful, healthy food and exercise. I didn't get much exercise yesterday due to weather and missed walk this morning due to breathing and fibro, I will get 2 in today if it kills me!!! My feet hurt so bad yesterday I could hardly walk, weather really messes with the arthritis. Today is beautiful out although still humid. My eating wasn't too bad, over yesterday by 47 cals. but not too bad for celebrating my granddaughter's 5th birthday and not getting my walks in. I get to start one of my Bible studies this week and looking forward to that and will take my healthy snack instead of eating sweets on our break. I am also doing an online Bible study called "The Lord's Table which puts weight loss in Biblical perspective and that has been a helpful addition to MFP for me. I am in a small group through the Daniel Plan also and that is what led me to MFP to start logging what I ate which led me to this wonderful group of people!
Lin and Bella, praying for strength and patience for the 2 of you caretakers. I know the pain and frustration as I had mother and step-father living with me through my step-father's decline and cared for sister through 2 knee surgeries within 3 months of each other. You are saints!
Have a great week all!
Christine0 -
Getting in on the tail of this, I have been working on re modeling our main bathroom and it has been a wicked week. I gain back what I lost two weeks ago. boo hoo. I am going to get on the bike today!0
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Happy monday all. I am happy to say that all the unaccustomed ctivity not only didnt wear me out but resulted in a fantabulous 5 pound weight loss for the week Needless to say I am super happy about it. I have spent the morning researching exercises that people can do at home if they are very heaavy and not in real good shape. I want to kepp this ball rolling.:bigsmile: I hope you all have a great day, leading to an even better week.:drinker: :drinker:0
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Happy Monday...Had a very busy weekend...but stayed UNDER CALORIES....have allot going on, so just wanted to drop in and say "HI":flowerforyou:
Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Blessed
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Monday Check-in: The scale says +2. This does not make for a happy Monday. At least I have learned a very important lesson: One cannot expect to lose weight if one does not log one's meals. Eureka!0
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Well I didn't post anything all weekend, it was kinda crazy for me, had a half day at work which turned into a 3/4 day because someone else screwed up and I had to fix it :mad: Then went home, packed really quick, and went to my folks for the weekend. We picked out the excursions for the cruise I am going with them in November. I get to do a lot of snorkeling and a kayak wildlife safari and I get to swim with a sea lion! I am super exited and even more motivated than ever to lose weight and get in shape!
I do my weigh in tomorrow and I am excited/nervous about what the scale will show me. Have I been good or have I been bad....0 -
Happy monday all. I am happy to say that all the unaccustomed ctivity not only didnt wear me out but resulted in a fantabulous 5 pound weight loss for the week Needless to say I am super happy about it. I have spent the morning researching exercises that people can do at home if they are very heaavy and not in real good shape. I want to kepp this ball rolling.:bigsmile: I hope you all have a great day, leading to an even better week.:drinker: :drinker:
WooHoo on the weight loss!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Christine0 -
GOALS and IDEAS for daily posts (Not mandatory)
Monday - Check In (how are you doing? Had any successes or struggles this week-end?)
Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)
Wednesday - Wishes (what do you wish? It can be weight related or not, can be realistic or not)
Thursday - Truth (got anything you need to fess up to or get off your chest?)
Friday - Fitness (what are you doing to get fit? How are you preparing for weekend eating?
Saturday - Success (what have you accomplished; focus on the positive of the week, NSV=non scale victories)
Sunday - Sharing (tell us a little about yourself....update your personal life)
AUGUST CHALLENGE- choose for yourself:
1. One Nutrition Goal
2. One Exercise Goal
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Sorry didn't get to the posts - caught me napping! You're all familiar with the format by now except for a few newlings.....!
Monday check in - am so sore from my last swim because I attempted to swim the Butterfly and did it for 2 lengths but now my shoulders are really protesting...no, no.no! I'll never do that again, not an Olympic swimmer, not made for that stroke.
Also I spoke to the seller of the table I bought and they'll give me my deposit back - hooray! And no more browsing Craig's List - that's a bad habit that stops right now!0 -
Monday check in - am so sore from my last swim because I attempted to swim the Butterfly and did it for 2 lengths but now my shoulders are really protesting...no, no.no! I'll never do that again, not an Olympic swimmer, not made for that stroke.
Also I spoke to the seller of the table I bought and they'll give me my deposit back - hooray! And no more browsing Craig's List - that's a bad habit that stops right now!
I tried that stroke on Saturday, it about killed me!
Hooray for getting your deposit back! 0 -
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@Kris - Hope all goes well at the Dr and you get the all clear for zumba!
@Carmel - I've found that problem as well. My old stand by favorite just don't taste...right... any longer. I eat something and wind up thinking I should have just had a piece of fruit or some raw veggies, that it would have tasted better. Good job on avoiding after church yummies!
@Tiger -Grats on the 1.5 lb loss!
@Doomcakes - I used to have the same problem on the weekends. I try REALLY hard now to keep the same schedule (pretty much). I get up a little later but I eat my meals and snacks the same time I would at work. I had a heck of a time NOT spending the weekend playing Guild Wars 2. THe minute I start gaming I start looking for junk to munch on.
@Mom2cubs - Welcome back to the wagon!
@Linder -hang in there, you're a great daughter but don't forget to take care of YOU!
@MNWalking - HOpe all his well with your BF and he's on the road to recovery.
@Kah - Keep trucking and good work on that gym challenge.
@Raven - Hang in there. I've been in a major funk lately as well. This too shall pass!
@Tekavincent - I had similar experiences as a child. (I guess this counts as my Sunday share) My dad had two forms of communication. He was either mad at you and didn't speak to you..and I mean wouldn't acknowledge you spoke or that you were there... OR he was just cruel. The moment we would sit down to dinner and I started eating he would start telling me that if I kept eating he'd have to put in a double door to fit me in the house. That he was going to sell my pony/horse because it was cruel to make it carry my "fat *kitten*" around. That I'd never find a husband because I was so fat. That he couldn't believe how fat I was compared to my brothers or how much prettier my (female) cousins were. I don't mean sometimes. I mean every. single. meal.
@Susan - I do something close to that. I make mini goals. My current one is 12 lbs by OCtober 15th. It seems so daunting to say that I still have to lose NINETY FOUR POUNDS.... The mini goals seem more manageable.
@Call - Welcome!
@Nichol -That sounds like a great idea! I'll keep it in mind for when I'm sick of cereal. I tend to eat the same thing for breakfast until I'm just sick of the sight of it.
@Robin - I so glad you got your deposit back!
@Deb- Welcome~
@Cathesh - Grats onthe weight loss. You are really working your butt off for this (literally) and it's paying off for you. Keep on trucking!
@Toots - Good on you for handling your concern for your sons weight in such a considerate manner.
@Bella - Same thing as Linder, dont forget to take care of YOU as well. You are such a good daughter/sister.
@Mona - Thank you for your son's (and your) sacrifice and willingness to be away from home for our safety. Glad he'll be home and closer to you soon. He must be so proud of you and the work that you are doing towards becoming a healthier you. I just love your posts, when I'm done reading them I always want to give you a big hug.
@JTConst - Congrats and here's :drinker: to more energy and less pain as we all get healthier.
Monday Update:
I've stayed under calories all week (with the excpetion of last Monday's movie popcorn). I didn't do the excercise I should have. Only got Yoga in on two days last week but I started this morning strong with it. I didn't WANT to get up but I got myself up and moving, chanting "justdoitjustdoitjustdoit" all the way into the living room and turning on the DvD. I haven't weighed myself because my ankles are swollen and I feel bloated. I KNOW that means the scale won't have moved and I'll just be uber frustrated if I get on it. I'll wait until I feel ....thinner.... before I get on it again. I bit the bullet and ordered a bathing suit (scary) and as soon as school starts I'll join the local aquatic center (next week). Providing the suit fits and I don't chicken out (and wind up fetal and crying) when I see myself in it. I'd like to start swimming 3 days a week and up it to 5 eventually.0 -
Monday-Feeling pretty good, took a nice hike on Saturday!0
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Monday check-in: Body is aching from all that walking yesterday... supposed to do more jogging today but not sure if I'm up to it.
Also, school starts in a week and I never feel prepared. Starting to stress out big time as I always do. Which means I don't eat. Then I binge later in the day - not good...0 -
Monday Check in: I've officially finished my first week of the eat more to weigh less program. I was eating 1500-1800 calories per day with running 50-60 minutes 3-4 days a week. I am now eating at above BMR(basal metaboilc rate) but below TDEE at 2458 calories per day. I have gained 5 pounds so far but was eating at 2700 calories(which I lowered for a slightly quicker weight loss. I plan to add weight training to my workouts 2 days a week to gain lean muscle mass which will burn some of these calories. I'll keep you posted.
The increased calories seems extremely even to me but everything that I've read points to me losing muscle and shutting down my bodily functions slowly. Both of which I don't want to do. I'll keep you posted with any success\failure.
Drink your water and good luck to eveyone!0
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