Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Good morning everyone! Well disappointment again. Got on the scale and haven't lost anything in 2 weeks. Well I'll take that over a gain any time. I just feel I am a bad example being the person who started this thread, but, oh well, it just shows I need help as much as anyone! :blushing:
Charlotte - amazing you got to your taxes this early in the season - you really MUST feel great about getting that chore done!
Laurie - great job on the climbing wall - and your goal of 2 work-outs in one day sounds really tough so I hope you're not exhausted the next day.
Queen - sorry you had to pay the 'net bill yourself but glad you'll be on line more.0 -
Good Morning.
Sorry I didn’t check in yesterday, I wasn’t having a very good day and wasn’t feel well (cluster headaches last week) – so I took it as a sign I just needed to rest, so except for going to the gym I napped on and off all day. I had my RMR done yesterday, which was a little disappointing – I thought it was going to be more involved than it was. I did discover, though, that I need to be eating a lot more than I am and it’s what could be slowing down my losses. So I adjusted my macros to reflect a new calorie goal. I was kind of grumpy going in to a session with my trainer, so he punished me a bit on the treadmill – I’m happy to report I was able to keep up with what he threw at me though. I also splurged yesterday and bought myself a new HRM – a Garmin Forerunner 210. I haven’t treated myself to anything in a while – this one has a GPS and the capability to program intervals so will come in handy when I’m running outside, I can’t wait until it arrives to try it out! It’s sad when I know I need to buy new clothes because all of what I have is too big, but I would rather have a HRM! :noway:
I know some of these personals are late but,
@Karen~Definitely go with the morning weight, that’s the weight I count.
@Susan~So sorry to hear about your friends diagnosis, I hope all goes well with chemo and that he makes a full recovery. Keep you and your friends in my thoughts and prayers.
@Robin~Sorry for the frustration with the scale, I’m sure the prednisone is affecting your weight loss. Keep on keeping on…
@Kaye~My doctor has always said to me that the weight charts are really not as important as your hip-to-waist ratio, in fact it’s the number they look at – well that, and my BMI. I’m tall and fairly muscular as well, while the weight loss chart says I should weigh 170 there is no way – my doctor told me I would look emaciated, so he just wants to see a number below 200 and as long as my hip-to-waist ratio is normal he will consider me a healthy weight.
@who asked about this journey. I started this journey for the umpteenth time in August 2006, that is when I joined WW – I hadn’t been on a scale in years and even avoided going to the doctor, I simply didn’t want to know. To say I was shocked at the number on the scale that first week is an understatement – but I couldn’t let it deter me from what I went there for. So I did everything by the book (literally), only thinking of small goals. The first was to lose 5#, well I lost 10# that first week – so I thought if I can do that, I can do it again. So, I lost 75# on WW and then hit a wall so had to change things – that is when I joined MFP. I’ve lost 105# now with about 80# to go. I don’t publish my weight, the fact that I have a ticker is amazing in and of itself – just something I’ve never been comfortable sharing (my mother doesn’t even know what my highest weight was). I do know that I’ve never looked back and that my goal weight is completely within my power to attain this year.
“Sweat is fat crying,” I love that! I think of it the same way, it’s my body cleansing and my pores opening up. In fact, when I’m in the sauna at the gym I put a big towel over my head to encourage more sweating. LOL It’s a key indicator as to how hard I worked out.
Kelley0 -
Good morning all! No loss, but no gain... Which is okay for now since my main goal right now is just to get back on track and remind myself that taking care of me is just as important as getting good grades and taking care of my kids. I'm still in the process of figuring out a schedule so that everything gets done and I noticed I will tend to put homework before exercise... The homework is important but I could at least try to work in 20 minute "get moving" times to give my mind a break... Eventually I'll figure this all out!!!0
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Good Morning. The cold that has been chasing me for a few days finally caught up with me! Yuck! This too shall pass. I'm not sure what I will do about my walk today. I'm not sure I can make 30 min. with this cough. My calorie count for the weekend was good so all is well there. I didn't get much sleep so I hope a nap is in the future.
I am very pear shaped so I am curious what a good waist to hip ratio is. That might be tricky for me.
Have a good day. Kaye0 -
HIP TO WAIST RATIO:
Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) = Waist Girth/Hip Girth
Scoring: The table below gives general guidelines for acceptable levels for hip to waist ratio. You can use any units for the measurements (e.g. cm or inches), as it is only the ratio that is important.
Male:
Excellent = < .85
Good = .85 - .90
High = .90 - .95
Extreme= .95 - 1.00
>1.00 is unacceptable
Female:
Excellent = < .75
Good = .75 - .80
High = .80 - .85
Extreme = .85 - .90
>.90 is unacceptable
This measure is often used to determine the coronary artery disease risk factor associated with obesity.0 -
Monday check in - No scale victory to brag about. I'm still holding steady at 214 (lowest weight). Just not moving much. *REALLY* need to figure out how to get these binges under control. Official weigh in day isn't until tomorrow, maybe I'll pee it all out today..... here's to hoping.
I did just have an interesting NSV, I think.... I'm not sure since it's never happened to me. Was just at the photocopier and a bunch of people walked by. When I turned around a guy was staring at my backside. When he caught me looking at him he smiled and waved and kept walking. I better go make sure I didn't sit in paint or something.... if not... TEEHEEEE.0 -
Monday check-in day: The scale was nice to me today. I lost 2.8 pounds this week. I didn't check in yesterday as my 91 year old grandfather was rushed to the hospital. He is still there but in much betterr shape. Still not quite sure what happened but this is definitely a stressor right now. Kathy0
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Good morning everyone.
I'm still sick and did not go to work again today. The good news is I'm still losing lbs.
Susan- Best wishes for your friend!
I read all the posts which were kind of getting away from me. Now I'm all caught up. My head is so stuffed up I cannot hardly think. I cannot remember most of the posts.
Alison- I do want to have a doner kebab so bad I can almost tasted it, wish there was a place here that made good ones.
Hope you all have healthy times ahead.
Tom0 -
Monday check in- huge binge Saturday night- Sunday didn't do to bad for quantity, but the quality of my food choices was less than desirable.
I am still not quite "right" after the burglary, but am trying to stay positive.0 -
Thanks for the ratio information. It spurred me to take my measurements. I hadn't done it since November. WOW! What a change. On the measurements that I was tracking, I have lost 12 5/8 inches. :bigsmile: My ratio is high, but I thought it would be worse. :blushing: I'm counting this as an NSV today. :happy:
Kaye0 -
/CHEER!Thanks for the ratio information. It spurred me to take my measurements. I hadn't done it since November. WOW! What a change. On the measurements that I was tracking, I have lost 12 5/8 inches. :bigsmile: My ratio is high, but I thought it would be worse. :blushing: I'm counting this as an NSV today. :happy:
Kaye
This sure IS an NSV. Well done with hard work paying off!0 -
Monday Check-in: The scale is cooperating again, more or less at gunpoint!
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Good Morning beautiful people. After two weeks of nothing the scale finally moved again. I lost 1.4 pounds this week. I am very happy about this since I was secretly starting to get a little frustrated. I kept telling myself at least I wasnt gaining and that ws true but I sure do like to see the numbers go down I got up really late agin which seems to be a habit with me. It is drivning me crazy because before my sleep got messed up sleeping in was at the most 8 in the morning. It makes me feel so lazy
I was planning on going to see the Dr but am going to be strapped for cash for a month in a half or so. Since it isnt making me physically ill it is going to have to wait. Well I think we are all going to have a great week. Heres to making hat happen:drinker: :drinker: 0 -
Tom - sorry to hear you're still sick, but glad that you're losing pounds. Hope one is not the direct result of the other. Any word on your car?
Naceto - was the binge in response to that horrid break-in? I'm thinking so. I'm glad you are still mentioning it in your posts. Of course you're not over it yet. It would be uppermost in my mind for a long time. I read an interesting article on home safety. Two very important things to note. Wasp spray is more effective than pepper spray or mace because if shoots a stream 20 feet away whereas pepper spray and mace you have to be much closer to your target. Buy a couple of cans of wasp spray and keep them by the beds, in the garage and by the door. Also if you have an alarm system on your car keys, take your car keys to bed with you. If you hear a noise in the night, press the alarm on your car keys - the car alarm will go off - that is usually enough to scare off a burglar. Its better to be safe than sorry. You can then check your house and turn off the car alarm when you know the coast is clear. Hope these little hints are helpful.
Kaye - Fantastic on the inches lost! I'm so excited for you!!!! Definitely a NSV!
jt - congratulations on losing 1.4 lbs! WOOT! That is great! As far as your sleep patterns go, I can only suggest being very firm with the time you wake up in the morning and force yourself to go to bed at the same time at nite. I'm not so disciplined myself, but I can sure tell others what to do! :blushing:0 -
Thanks for the tips Robin! I think I'll be implementing some of these.
Monday check-in: the weekend went well. No issues with eating or walking. That's most of my program. I did drink more water than usual and even though my sodium intake was very low, some it just stayed put. I think I'll cut back a little bit for now.
January is almost over---what will be our focus for short little February???
I'm still loving this Virtual Walk Across America. I just went over the 200 mile mark. I'm logging my walking miles every day just like I log in to MFP. I'm all about the habits
healthy ones that is!
Here's to ya. :drinker: :drinker:
(Hang in there Laurie---2 workouts in one day!! I'm in awe!!)
Lin out here in the Midwest Fog
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Thanks for reminding me Lin. Open topic for discussion: What should we make our Goals or Challenges for February be? Any suggestions??? We've been thinking about sweating and being hungry for January, and honestly that's been a little limp..:laugh: so what do we want to get behind, besides our BEHINDS in Groundhog Month?
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I just have to say real quick that you totally crack me up Robin.:laugh: your posts are a highlight to my day.0
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Two workouts in one day was crazy but I did it. The first workout was just a light walking of the track and some stretching. Then workout #2 with my trainer. His goal is to help me lose weight plus getting me to run. Run I did after every 2 exercises for 200M (1 lap). This was a very intense workout but I did accomplish it. It was 30 seconds of exercise, 30 second rest I did three rounds of the 8 exercises. Needless to say, I ran for 1.5 miles. Granted it was only a quarter a mile at a time but I did it and I keep running. This workout was a leg workout so I am exhausted tonight. The weight loss challenge for me starts Feb. 4.
Grading Goals- DONE all benchmarks are graded. Tomorrow I will scan them then enter final grades for report cards. I am so happy, I just hope the kids do well.
Overall, this weekend was good and my scale is going down. I am not back to my lowest weight recorded on here so I am not recording the loss but I hope it continues. This week will be a challenge due to after work meetings and dinner out. But I can handle it.
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Monday Check-In: Overall, a very good day. I'm just going to keep doing what I've been doing. I really want to see the scale moving and it's just been in a standstill after I lost the holiday weight. I'm stuck on this number for some reason. One day at a time. Food choices were good and steady all day so I stayed under my calories. Gym this morning was good. I started with cardio and worked for 30 minutes with the trainer on weights. Work was OK for the most part. A couple big decisions to make and I just need to really sit down and do the pros/cons. I always believe things happen for a reason and I try to understand the outcome whether good or bad. Have a GREAT week ahead. Change is not change until I change.0
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@susan--Yes, just keep at it--if you don't see any progress in a few more weeks, maybe re-assess your goals. Hope the decisions aren't too stressful. :flowerforyou:
@laurie--great job completing your 2 workouts and finishing all of your grading! :drinker:
@robin--your groundhog reference made me think we should do some sort of "Groundhog Day" themed challenge. Like everyone pick one thing you will do consistently EVERY DAY of the month. Exercise, drink a certain amount of water, hit a certain macro, eat a certain food, etc.
@lin--I'm also loving the Virtual TransAmerica Walk!! I love that it tracks all of my miles in each category (walking, running, cycling)!
@tammy--glad your scale moved and hope your sleep gets back to normal soon!
@mara--Whatever it takes! :laugh:
@kaye--awesome NSV!!!
@nicole--hang in there! :flowerforyou:
@tom--sorry you are still sick. :frown:
@kathy--that's a shame about your grandfather, but glad he is doing better now.
@kris--:laugh: Great NSV!
@kelley--thanks for the waist to hip ratio info. Do you know if that's the waist at the bellybutton or the narrowest point of your torso? Mine is a 3 inch difference. :ohwell:
@blturner--I have the same issue with grading and exercise. I try to "schedule" time for both. For example, I knew today was a light exercise day, so I graded after school even though I didn't have anything "pressing" to get done. Tomorrow I plan to run after school, so even if I have some grading to finish, the run takes priority. It doesn't always work, but it's helped.
@hoppy--sorry about the new expense, but I'm selfishly happy that you will be able to join us more often. :blushing:
@alison--I'm going to leave my starting weight on MFP b/c I figured out that it's still accurate if I count the 6 lbs I lost prior to joining the site.Congrats on the 2 lb loss! :drinker:
@charlotte--your productivity is making me feel lazy. My husband mentioned something about the taxes and I covered my ears and said "NO! I'm not even thinking about taxes until Spring Break!"
Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--run outside (60+ degrees!!)
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--walk gunner + core
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym (long run)
Sun--walk gunner + gym
Grading Goals:
1. 56/56 Reading Journals DONE
2. 56/56 JRP thesis statements DONE
3. x/17 vocab quizzes
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I'm calling this week's weight loss - 0.2 pounds - a victory, since it was too cold to get out much and I hunkered down with extra calories a couple days. I did go for nice long walks with one of my dogs on Saturday and Sunday when the temps reached into the balmy 20s, even though the wind made it feel sub-zero at times. Today - due, I guess, to Karen's leftover ice storm - I had to go back to the wii. My goal for this week is to stay on track and lose at least a pound and a half, which will put me down 60 thus far (since June '12). My ultimate goal is to lose 210 pounds (I started at 351 and am 5'7"), but my ticker's set for 250 (96 pounds from where I began mfp). So, I'll re-adjust as I get closer to it. Hope everyone has a fantastic week!!0
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Oops! Forgot to do Monday check-in:
On the Virtual TransAmerica Trail I've traveled 72.5 miles so far--approaching Mechanicsville, VA--can't wait until I actually move into another state!
Approaching end of Day 3 of Bag End to Rivendell--nearing Crickhollow according to the LOTR route.
On the route from The Hobbit, I'm on day 7 getting close to camping for the night.
I also had another salad last week, so that's 2 weeks in a row. :happy: I really want to get to the new-ish running store that opened in town b/c I need some new runners. Need to wait until DH and I both get paid on Thursday. :ohwell:0 -
I'm calling this week's weight loss - 0.2 pounds - a victory, since it was too cold to get out much and I hunkered down with extra calories a couple days. I did go for nice long walks with one of my dogs on Saturday and Sunday when the temps reached into the balmy 20s, even though the wind made it feel sub-zero at times. Today - due, I guess, to Karen's leftover ice storm - I had to go back to the wii. My goal for this week is to stay on track and lose at least a pound and a half, which will put me down 60 thus far (since June '12). My ultimate goal is to lose 210 pounds (I started at 351 and am 5'7"), but my ticker's set for 250 (96 pounds from where I began mfp). So, I'll re-adjust as I get closer to it. Hope everyone has a fantastic week!!
Sorry for sending our "leftovers" --if it makes you feel any better, it was in the 40's today and we will break a record with 60+ tomorrow. 0 -
Sunday Share- I missed Sunday Share. I was thinking about who I was in High School, who I was ten years ago, and even who I was five years ago, and I realized that I'm not who I was. I'm not sure who I am.... An unemployed teacher? The world's worst housewife? (Not the world's worst wife mind you... So long as I laugh at his jokes, I can avoid that title.. ) I'm thinking the blood test (see below) will tell me WHAT is going on with me .
\\Monday Checkin- Up from twenty pounds over to twenty seven. I went to my doctor's office and demanded a blood test. He's testing thyroid and other hormones. (He was actually cooperative today, and when I told him all of my symptoms, agreed that blood test was first place to start. )
I substitute in second grade tomorrow. I'll be fine. When I'm with the students, I think about them, not me. But those of you who pray are more than welcome to keep them and me in your prayers!0 -
Good morning everyone! Well disappointment again. Got on the scale and haven't lost anything in 2 weeks. Well I'll take that over a gain any time. I just feel I am a bad example being the person who started this thread, but, oh well, it just shows I need help as much as anyone! :blushing:
If doing everything right assured loss, I'm sure the scale would have gone in the opposite direction for me. I know not everyone has thyroid issues, but everyone on this thread has dealt with fluctuations and stagnations when they were doing everything right on paper. You are in NO WAY a bad example. :noway: If anything, your great attitude about this whole process, even at the toughest points, is an inspiration. Be as kind to yourself as you are the rest of us. What would you tell one of us if we called ourselves bad examples? Well, make sure the blinds are closed, look in the mirror, and say it to you! :flowerforyou:0 -
I have been sleeping a lot the last few days. Got a little behind on the 30 Day Power Purge, but my house is officially half done and we are keeping it tidy where the work has been done and that is very encouraging to me. Because I have been sick and not moving much I havn't had any progress so far this week, but I am hoping to be more active soon.0
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@Robin -- don't feel bad. Just staying the same is an accomplishment. Just make sure to keep logging everything you eat for the next week.
@Kelley -- thanks for those waist to hip ratio figures. Mine's about 0.99 ooops...
@Kris -- ooh, love your NSV...
@Kathy -- hope your grandfather's ok.
@Tom -- Hope you're feeling better soon. Look for a cookbook called The Takeaway Secret, which includes the secret of how to make a meatloaf that tastes *just like* doner kebab at home. My family love it but it makes the whole house smell like a kebab shop.
@Nicole -- it will gradually start to feel better. It's a sort of grief. But it does take a long time.
@Kaye -- Brilliant measurements!
@Laurie -- I sort of did two workouts yesterday because I went for a run because the weather was nice, and is predicted wet for several days, and then I had badminton coaching in the evening.
Tuesday goals -- I'd sort of forgotten about sweating and being hungry. I haven't been all that hungry mostly, but I've been sweating like mad. Anyway, my Tuesday goals. Short term -- I'm actually going to tackle the study today and try to get it a bit more in order. Longer term -- 30 Day Power Purge and 30 Day Shred -- I wonder if I can finish them both in 90 days...
Have a fantastic day, everyone!
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Good Morning.
Sorry for those enduring winter weather happenings, we were close to 80 yesterday (not sure if we actually hit it) and its 70 this morning – there is a threat of thunderstorms later. The weather here sure has been weird – I REFUSE to turn on the a/c in January!!!
@Helen~I’m so glad that your doctor listened to you and your symptoms to run some simple blood tests. There are just times when doctors cannot ignore a patient’s symptoms! :explode: It actually took me finding another internist who would listen to me – I’m sorry for your continued gains, I hope you get answers soon and the weight losses return. Good luck subbing today!
@Karen~I’m not sure, but my doctor seems to always measure my waist at my belly button.
@Susan~Sorry for your continued stresses at work, I hope things level out soon and the decisions you need to make don’t weigh too heavy. You’re doing great with the exercising, keep it up – it will help with the stress.
Tuesday Goals~Truthfully, I kind of put the January goals in the back of my mind but I do know I let myself get hungry before I eat most of the time and I definitely sweated A LOT! :laugh: Also, per Lin’s (I think) recommendation, I did eat a salad every day (not hard for me since that is my lunch every day). Other goals I need to try and meet are my trainer wants me to train a lot more in zone 4 so need to push myself this week (I think that means some 6mph running intervals), I also need to eat more calories (mostly in the form of protein).
Last week’s fitness:
Monday~Elliptical DONE!
Tuesday~Off Day
Wednesday~Training DONE!
Thursday~Off Day
Friday~None, went shopping.
Saturday~Long Run DONE!
Sunday~Training + short run DONE!
This week:
Monday~Elliptical at home DONE!
Tuesday~Off Day
Wednesday~Training
Thursday~Off Day - only working 1/2 day, hope to get by gym for a short workout though.
Friday~None, going to Stars (hockey) game.
Saturday~Long Run
Sunday~Training
Have a great day!
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Happy Tuesday!
Goals this week are the same as always but I am adding a new machine! After talking my goal out with the fitness person at the gym he recommended trying all the cardio machines so muscles don't get use to the same activity. I tried the elliptical was dying after 3 mins but closed my eyes and kept going til machine beeped at 5 mins. I could barely walk when done.
Mon- 25 min walk and 5 min elliptical--completed
Tue-25 min walk and 5 min elliptical
Wed- 25 min walk and 5 min elliptical
Thur- 55 min walk and 5 min elliptical
Fri- 25 min walk and 5 min elliptical
Sat - 55 min walk and 5 min elliptical-try to make time for weights
Sun-55 min walk and 5 min elliptical-try to make time for weights
@ Tom- hope you feel better soon.
@Susan- Sorry for the continued stress at work. keep your head up.
@Robin- Feb goal comment made me smile. Also I learned something about the wasp spray thanks.
@Lin- The virtual walking program you use is it on a treadmill or is it a phone app?
@Laurie - congrats on the 2 workouts.0
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