Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Monday Check-in: Of course, you all haven't heard how the scale has inched up-up-up the last few months, especially after my workouts were on hold for 7 weeks following THE PROCEDURE , but finally I have a little good news. I've lost FIVE lbs. since Friday! Granted it's mostly water weight following my post boot binge, but I've been really, really, really diligent for the last several days. (Following stern lecture to self and an aha moment on plane when I had to ask for an extender--something I haven't needed for more than 18 months!). Today a patient brought us a pan of brownies (sure wish they'd bring fruit), and after a small one, I actually put on the brakes and we tossed 'em.
Thanks, all, for your kind comments about my boot. It's a combination of degenerative arthritis (DJD) and acute posterior tibial tendonitis. And it was ACUTELY painful, but feels okay while in the boot. Unbooted, still hurts a bit. I have to wear it until August 15th and can bear it, just. Imagine wearing snow boots in summer. Sure is hot in there! Going down steps can be a real TRIP too:laugh: !0 -
Hi. You're all got great energy in this group. Is there room for another?0
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Monday check in - completely blew it today.
I was mugged by Ben & Jerry... something about chocolate....
on the positive side (????), my guess is that i'm a little lactose intolerant... already paying the price (so to speak)... so maybe it won't stay around long enough to dump all the calories???0 -
Neurotic Virgo,
I am 3 weeks new and really motivated to lose my 100 pounds. I am not a creeper! Just a teacher and a mom with 3 teenagers looking to get out of the 200's and into the 100's. I will be support for you!0 -
Welcome to the newlings--there's always room for more; just jump right into the conversation. There are also daily topics if you're not sure what to say--check out the 1st post of page 1.
@vickie--ben & jerry must have taken a hint from that culver guy I ran into yesterday...
@marsha--glad the scale is moving in the right direction for you even with that evil boot--you are an inspiration!
@angelika--congrats on the 3+ lbs--that's still pretty good, and I see you are creeping up on that 100 lb milestone!! :drinker:
@virgo--wow, that's a tough call. Yes,they still have time to get a new photographer, but it does sound a bit unprofessional. I guess you need to ask yourself how much it will affect your overall business. You also mentioned you might be putting the entire venture on hold for several years until your daughter graduates from HS. If that's the case, then you don't need to worry so much about the impact, right? Thanks for the compression sock suggestion--I'll keep it in mind.
@laurie--I don't care at all if my sports bra shows--to me that's a non-issue. If you're worried about a regular bra showing, I highly recommend Strap Perfect:
http://www.secretenhancements.com/strap-perfect.html?gclid=CIm7nIyt1rgCFcFj7AodHDgA6Q
These things are the best invention known to womankind for hiding those bra straps when you wear tanks.
As for my warm up. The 1st time my calf tightened up I was doing 30DS, so I had done Jillian's warm up and was actually almost done with the routine. As for running, I walk/run the 1st lap (1.5 miles) with gunner and then drop him at home and run the 2nd lap by myself. Both times my calf started hurting I was more than halfway through the 2nd lap and very warmed up. The 1st time it really hurt and I had to limp my way home. My calf was also sore for another 24 hours or so. Yesterday, I was able to stretch it out and complete the run with minimal pain. Also, not in any real pain afterwards, though the muscle does have a certain tightness to it.
@tammy--I
quinoa! I don't think I could live without it now that I've discovered it.
@robin--yeah, everything I've read says to NOT stretch cold muscles, but I may need to stop a half mile or mile into the run and stretch BEFORE the calf had a chance to seize up.
@kris--aaagh! I apparently missed a post about your latest injury b/c I was shocked to read you are in a wheelchair. Needless to say, I'm sorry you are in this predicament and wish you a speedy recovery.:flowerforyou:
@superskinnie--good job following your plan! I always do better when I plan my meals and exercise ahead of time. That's why you'll see several of us post our exercise plans in this thread. :happy:
Well, I took gunner for 2 short walks today and I donated blood, so that's enough for one day.
Exercise Goals:
Sat--walk gunner DONE
Sun--run outside (w/ gunner) DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner + gym
Wed--run outside (w/ gunner)
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--Rugged Maniac!!!0 -
Good job. I'd do so much better if I set goals like you do. I really need to get serious. It sure doesn't get any easier the older we get. My biggest weakness is not exercising.0
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Monday Check-in.... I haven't been doing the best, ive been exercising and eating alright, but I know im a slow loser.. I got on the scale when I shouldn't have and I had only lost 2 pounds and it disappointed me.. everyone keeps telling me they cant tell I gained 40 pounds in the last 6 months and its bugging the crap out of me.. I gain all over.. they don't dress me they cant see all the new back fat aka back boobs and how tight my pants are on my gutt, I really need them to keep quiet...
Work has been horrible the last week I got in another "situation" with a manager, my schedule was changed from 5am to 5:30am and I loved it, it was suppose to be permanent. But my direct manager said he wanted me to come in at 5am from now on.. I told him I didn't want that, that I preferred the 5:30 shift and I was told it was going to be my regular shift... the lady that actually changed my shift chimed in with a blatant lie, she said she told me it might be my shift and that after 2 weeks i'd have to ask my direct manager. And she said me asking him to keep it the same was borderline insubordination.. I was super shocked at her whole statement, not only did she lie with a straight face she tried to threaten me, so I could concede.. my direct manager asked me nicely and I was just fed up and said i'd give it a try but if im not able to, I'd like for him to change it back... All the manager(s) seem to be snakes, unethical, unappreciative, insensitive, bold face insert issue here.... wishing I had never transferred, the job being closer isn't worth the head and heart ache.. I really need to learn how to play the game, my main objective is to move up even farther to take care of my future family... i'll have to grin, bare it and smile in there faces, yes ma'am no sir....and just play the game.
I think my boyfriend is cheating on me... He's completely changed these last few weeks.. he doesn't text me right back.. he ask me to park on the side of his house when I come over.. he asked me to take his picture off my phone "for a nicer one" he claims.. but doubt it.. He never says goodnight anymore, I have texted him gnight all week and don't get a response.. He does text me G m every morning but the G m is new its usually Wake Up Baby.. or him yelling my nickname or Good Morning get up and take in the sunshine or something personal... the generic G m seems like something out of obligation.. I don't know whats going on with him, but I hope he snaps out of it.0 -
. I managed to lose over 70lbs with MFP, but gained it back + some after a bad bout of depression. Lesson learned from that - go to the doctor for help before throwing in the towel on life completely. Now I'm an advocate for happy pills. :laugh: Feeling down? Take this funny little pill... I joke...but getting help was the worst feeling for me. It took becoming suicidal before I considered it "serious" enough to see a doctor. Never again...If I'm feeling glum longer than a week or two I know its time to check-in. I'm no longer on anti-depressants but I'm also not against them like I was before. I'm currently at 270lbs and my overall goal is to be at 160lbs (and I would settle for being under 200 at this point!).
I'm so happy to hear that you are doing better. Also, what you said was SO true. Two years after my bout, and I see the effects in the weight. Here's to continued health, physically and mentally.
PS Your child and charity organization is lucky to have you!0 -
Hello to all ...... good grief I just realized I haven't been to bed yet. I've been reading "Community" and comments and blogs and looked through all 100 groups. This is NOT healthy. However, it's a beginning.
I started MFP last year did really well. Then was away working with friends having medical issues for 7 months.....weight back on!
Tuesday - Goal day, so here we go:
Highest weight (at least when I stopped getting on the scales) was 267.
Started 07.01.13 @ 260. Currently at 253. At 5' 1" --- I have a lot of work before me.
My goal 1 year from now on August 1 - I would like to be 126. That's 10.5 lbs a month. That's a lot of exercise.
On Aug 17th 2012 I quit smoking, so now it's time to deal with weight! Now that I can breathe again.
The pedometer is on and the goal is 10k per day. Right now after starting this month, I've worked up to an avg. of 2752 per day; I've had a high of 7982 (mowing lawn and lots of other stuff.)
Well, that's it for this newbie to the Community and to this Group. I'm still trying to figure it all out.
Have a great day.
polly aka great gram (to my grand-children and great grand children)0 -
Rough night of sleep for me last night, my back was really aggravating me so found it hard to get comfortable – then I had this Maine Coon walking on my head a few times, then making biscuits on my back once (actually quite a nice little massage, just wish it wasn’t at 2am).
@Nicole~I am SO proud of you!!! I’m even more glad that you enjoyed it and even had an a-ha moment.
@Karen~Ouch on the calf and the calorie shock! I hope the tightness in your calf isn’t long-lived, if you have a foam roller try rolling it out after you run or walk (never before). I found a great video on You Tube for stretching the Achilles/Calf area with a foam roller, it really does help -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBYTzHFcC94 One thing this PT doesn’t show in the video that my doc told me about was crossing your legs at the ankle and rolling the calf of the bottom leg (similar fashion to video), it helps to get deep into that calf muscle and loosen things up.
@Judgjess~Welcome & happy birthday!
@Kris~Glad your foot is doing somewhat better, hope you are rid of the crutches soon! Both the quiche and soufflé sound delicious!
@Laurie~My trainer introduced me to the adductor and abductor machines a few weeks ago, first I was surprised since most trainers hate those machines – then I was surprised at how much weight I could move with those muscles, I always feel like it’s a weaker body part. Hope you had a better night sleep.
@NeuroticVirgo~Thanks for sharing your story & what a great loss this week! I
to cruise; my favorite way to vacation – I have 2 booked for next year, one to Panama Canal and the other to Canada/New England. That cruise does look like fun, for me though it would be hard to take a vacation in lieu of revenue - I think Norweigen does those cruises annually, maybe you can book in advance for 2015?
@Angelika~A 3# loss for the month is great!
@Marsha~Awesome on that 5# loss since Friday!
@Vicki~Ah, Ben & Jerry - Chocolate Therapy is my fave and it is NOT ALLOWED in my house, I could tunnel through that in no time flat (and also reap the ill-effects afterwards)!!!
@Polly~Welcome!
August Challenges~I like sticking with the 4-pound loss. I’m going to start with a new activity though and follow Nicole’s example – plan to go to yoga on Friday! There is a 4:30 yoga beginners yoga class on Friday’s – my plan is to go every Friday in August.
AFM~Today will be a bit of a challenge. It’s my boss’ birthday so we’re going to Pei Wei for lunch and I made a chocolate-chip Bundt cake for this afternoon, he’s a chocoholic. :huh: I tasted the chocolate glaze when I made it, so probably had my fill of that! :laugh: I usually get the lettuce wraps at Pei Wei, but will look at the online menu and decide before we go. Exercise will be a challenge also as I have appt with the pain mgmt doc this afternoon and then have another errand to run – hope to get some activity in when I get home though.
Exercise Goals:
Sunday~Trainer was still on vacay, so HIIT on my own DONE! :bigsmile:
Monday~Rest Day DONE!
Tuesday~Depends on time, maybe ellip at home
Wednesday~Trainer (yippee!!)
Thursday~Arc Trainer
Friday~Yoga
Saturday~HIIT at Gym
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Good morning!
@kelley--thanks for the link. I don't have a foam roller at home, but I think I saw them at my gym, so I will give it a try.
@polly--welcome! I also recently quit smoking (March 2013) and am still dealing with the weight repercussions. It was only 5-10 lbs, but it's coming back off very slowly. :ohwell:
@doingthis--if the scale creeps down slowly, try to look for other signs of success to keep from getting discouraged. You could take measurements or use a clothing item to see how your body is changing. You could also pay attention to your endurance and stamina during exercise. Even if I haven't lost an ounce or a millimeter, I feel success when I can run faster or for a longer period of time, or when I can do more push ups or hold a plank for longer.
@raley--even without exercising you can lose substantial weight provided you are disciplined with your food intake. It really is 80% food/ 20% exercise, so decreasing your calories and just moving a bit more on a daily basis will get you results--especially when you have a lot of weight to lose. I'm not trying to deter you from exercise--it will increase your metabolism and improve your overall health--but don't despair if you're not yet a workout queen.
Tuesday Goal:
Now that my vacation is officially in the rear-view mirror, I need to get serious about my food. I just finished a tray of sushi the hubs bought for me (not bad as far as calories, but certainly not low-carb), and now I will focus on making better dietary choices. I have no illusions about eating a "clean" diet--I love my Starbucks light fraps too much for that. However, I've already committed to grandes instead of ventis, so that's a start. I also have a box of shirataki noodles that will help me cut back on the carbs, so I need to break out some recipes for those.
Another goal is to update my Virtual TransAmerica walk. I didn't have any way to track miles while on vacation, but I think I'm going to give myself 3 miles/day or 30 miles for the 10 day trip. My guess is that's a serious underestimation, but I don't want to "cheat" and give myself too many miles, so that's the plan.
I was going to go sign up for my gym membership, but a friend invited me out this afternoon and I haven't seen her since before the trip, so the gym will have to wait until tomorrow.
Exercise Goals:
Sat--walk gunner DONE
Sun--run outside (w/ gunner) DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--run outside (w/ gunner)
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--Rugged Maniac!!!0 -
Welcome to all the newbies! This is a great place for you! Glad you found us.
Regarding the August Challenge - how about we do this?
1. Try to lose 4 lbs
2. Try to incorporate an exercise routine 3 times a week.
3. Share an NSV (non-scale victory) once a week on the thread.
Would most of you agree to these?0 -
I like having the goals for the month. Count me in.0
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Robin - Love your challenges for August, I'm in!!
Happy Tuesday all!
Well one thing for all this gimping, wheelchairs, and pain.. I'm actually FINALLY back to my ticker weight! Wahooo! The first time I weighed myself this morning it weighed in SUPER low and I was kind of ... 0.o.. about it. Then I realized I was still leaning on my crutches. DUMBO! It's just too much trouble to roll myself around to eat snacks and being so sedentary I'm just not very hungry.
I'm at work, on crutches and thrilled to be out of my apartment. What a difference this time two years ago I would have been perfectly happy holed up for months on end and not seeing ANYONE, this year I was going stir crazy after day 2. If I have to watch Cheaters, Dr. Phil, Judge Judy, or Judge Mathis one more time... I might go ballistic. So glad to be out and even happy to be at work.
I STILL haven't heard about the new job offer, they said they'd know about listing by Friday the 12th.. nothing happened. Then she said by Friday the 19th for sure! NOthing happened. I guess I can resign myself that I'll be unemployed in a few weeks and PRAY this place wants me back after that. \
Anywhoo, I'm sorry I've been so self centered lately. Please believe that I read ALL your posts multiple times a day and am cheering you on and sympathizing with everyone struggling. Love you guys! Keep up the great work!!0 -
Polly--It sounds like we have some things in common. I am also a grandmother, 5'1", and started last September at 265#. Exercise will certainly help you to your goal, but what you eat is more important. Karen says its 80% food, 20% exercise. For me I think its more like 90/10. Logging and staying accountable to this group have been my mainstays. Your goal sounds low. I don't know how long you have been overweight, but 126# is very low. I am aiming for around 155#, hopefully at size 12. I have been told by medical professionals that older women have much less danger of hip fractures if they carry a bit of extra weight. It also gives you some reserve in case of serious illness. I hope that you will stay with us and have success. I feel like I am at least 10 years younger, and my goal is getting so close! Its going to take me more than a year, though.
Good morning to all of you. I'm keeping busy today doing laundry and going through some very old papers and things that belonged to my Grandmother in preparation for the family reunion on Aug. 10. It is really interesting to look at old tax records and hospital bills. Times have sure changed!
Have a great day. Kaye0 -
Good Golly - I've had to take my car back to the mechanic! Same problem -noise in the dash board -steering column - horrible squeal - and it kept up all the way as I drove it there - until I turned into the mechanics place - and then the sounds stopped cold - so the mechanic couldn't hear them at ALL!! Darn poltergeist! !!! :grumble:
He knows I expect him to repair it at no cost but he has to replicate the sound first - ugh! Car trouble - I HATE it! 0 -
@ Robin - DOH! That darn car! Is the mechanic at least good looking? If he is, maybe you should drive him around until the car does it's thing!Polly--It sounds like we have some things in common. I am also a grandmother, 5'1", ..................Your goal sounds low. I don't know how long you have been overweight, but 126# is very low. I am aiming for around 155#, hopefully at size 12. ......
Kay (and Polly).. I'm also 5'1 and my final goal is 140. Once I get there I'll see how I feel/look and then decide. The lowest I think I would ever aim for would be about 135, but I guess it depends on your build. I'm not sure, but I think you are also the poster who said they wanted to lose 10lbs a month? Early on that's QUITE doable but as you get closer that is going to get SUPER hard and you may get frustrated. Just be mindful you will probably have to lower that number as you go.
I also agree with 90/10 with my body breaking right and left exercise is the last thing on my mind and as long as I eat within my macros I'll lose (for now, I have NO doubt that as I get closer to goal exercise is going to become crucial to meet it). 0 -
I'm entering what I find to be the most challenging time of the day -- mid afternoon. I find myself wanting to start snacking. I'll have to plan for this time each day. I'm interested in what kinds of snacks you find to be filling and satisfying?0
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Lori0510- I have been doing fruit that I can pop in my mouth lately... blueberries, raspberries, etc. There isn't much prep work, and they satisfy the sweet cravings. Baby carrots are also a long time favorite for me. If that is too boring, maybe a little hummus, pb, or cheese would be good. I like the laughing cow cheeses, because it is easy to dip or scoop. If you need something more filling- greek yogurt satisfies my ice cream cravings. I like the Fage, though it is pretty high in sugar, if you get the flavors.... so you'll want to make sure you balance that.0
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Hey everyone!
New to this thread. Have about 200 to lose. Yikes! Managed to lose 12lbs in two weeks. Been rocking it after the initial cravings have subsided.
Tuesday! - GOALS!! I have *so* many. I think I'm going to do weekly goals though. This week I aim to work out every day. Either walking or doing Zumba!
I'd love some new friends if you want to help motivate each other.0 -
Good morning all. I am desperatley finding things to do to avoid my crunches, lol. I have cleaned the kitchen, picked up the whole house, and swept. Now I am on here:laugh: I am going to do them but golly I sure do hate them. At least they are only three days a week right now. Otherwise I had a very nice morning. I went to the deep water fitness class at eight and then followed that with my strength training for the day. If anyone had tried to tell me a year ago I was going to spend 2 hours at the gym and enjoy it I would have asked them what kind of drugs they were doing Had a new exercise on my list today. It was doing squats while holding a 25 pound dumbell in both hands. That was pretty killer but I just kept chanting if Robin can I can:happy: I love the august challenges they sound great. Someone was asking about afternoon snacks. I like string cheese, fruit, granola bars, or small wraps. Any of those will usually hold me over until dinner.Well my goal this week is to come in under calories every day. Can't remember the last time I made it a whole week. Time to get back to some of the basics. Those darn crunches dont seem to be doing themselves so have a great day everyone and remember to stay hydrated :drinker: :drinker: 0
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I haven't been on here for a day or two. Just read through all the posts. You all are truly inspiring! Need to exercise, but want a nap! :yawn: 0
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GrammyWhammy - I broke my foot during the summer and had to lug around a plaster boot, so I know how annoying it is...((hug)) Don't take any unplanned TRIPS:laugh: !:flowerforyou:
Lori0510 & abetterme23 always room for another good attitude!
DoingThisForMe You need to confront him about the changes the sooner you get it straightened out the better. You don't need the emotional stress.:noway:
naceto - That's why I like grapes. just pop 'em in your mouth... They are cool and refreshing for this time of year. I freeze blue berries for dessert.
Goal-Make August another good month. I am delighted that after a seven month slide backward, I have finally had a month in the right direction. 0 -
Cherries are my GO TO snack for munchies. THey are a bit high in sugar but the anthocyanins that they contain help to prevent gout so it balances out for me :laugh:
I'm not sure what to do about this job lead I had. The person who is currently in the position told me it was going to open up and asked me to send her my resume. The job hadn't even been posted yet.
She said it would be posted by 7/12 and she'd email me the link. I never heard from her so I emailed her the next week and she said they never got it posted but we'd hear something by 7/19 and she'd send me the link.
STILL no word from her to date and the company's web page is such crap, I can't find job postings for anywhere but their main office in Houston Tx...... Do I keep emailing her or just sit tight. Her last day is 8/8 and mine is 8/9... BLARGH! :frown:0 -
MyMOwMOw, Check Monster, Indeed, and Snag a Job. They may have posted there0
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MowMow - I'd ask her personally - rather than email her. She may be overwhelmed since her last day is approaching. Maybe she can then show you on her computer where it is posted.0
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Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't very clear. The ONLY job posted is for the head office in Texas. It doesn't appear the job has posted yet... so I don't know if I should reach out to her to see if they are still going to post it or what...
I don't even know where she sits, there are 10 buildings on HP campus, LOL. She's somewhere in bld 4 but I don't know where.
I think if I don't happen to run into her in the hall or hear from her by Thursday of this week I'll go hunting her down. That's a week before her last day.0 -
I would love to join this thread.
Losing 100 pounds would put me at 130. I don't know if that would be too small because a few years ago when I was 128 it seemed tiny, but that's my goal. If I get to 160 though I would be jumping for joy.
Having kids (not a good excuse I know) has packed the weight on me and for whatever reason I can't seem to get it off. I breastfed for 18 months this last time and got to 198....boy did I think I was sexy. I don't know what happened because I packed it back on....or at least I didn't know then....recently found out I have insulin resistance so of course things are much clearer now.
I will be posting in this thread if I'm welcome. Skimming through everyone seems so nice.0 -
Someone asked about hawaiian haystacks. They are a great meal for a large group. It is simply rice, topped with diced chicken and gravy and anything else that sounds good. I use diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, crispy chinese noodles, coconut, pineapple tidbits, green peas, sliced almonds, and shredded cheese. There's usually plenty of choices for everyone, and 1/2 cup of rice with toppings is less than 300 calories. I don't do it unless there are a lot people to eat it, because with the variety too much stuff is left over. I usually cook the chicken in the crockpot with cream of chicken soup. Kaye0
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I hate being this stressed! Its affecting my temper, sleeping, cravings, attitude- pretty much everything. Over the next 7 weekends my husband will either be out of town or entertaining business company- meaning no help from him with the kids on the weekends, then add all the Back to School craziness- my girls go back on the 12th. In laws are coming on the 14th for a week and my parents are out of town on vacation for 2 weeks. On the plus side I have been really good at getting to jazzercise. 5 classes a week, but my running has suffered since the girls are such night owls. Looking forward to getting back on our "school year bedtime schedule" then I can get at least 6 or 7 hours a night.
How can July be almost over already?0
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