Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Hello All. I have been at this weight loss thing since last July. I'm down 124 pounds, still have 86 I want to lose. I really enjoy exercising now (NEVER thought I would say that!) But lately I have really struggling with making good food choices. I need to get refocused and stay on track. I don't want to settle for where I am. I would love to have some friends to get and give support to along the way!
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AngelikaLumiere wrote: »@DSnutz I am a raving chocoholic and the only way I can control it is to limit my chocolate to two very small portions a week, otherwise I crave it like an addict, so I substitute other sweets that are healthier like grapes, strawberries and Popsicles.
AFM at my weekly weigh in I was down 3.2# the silver lining of being sick as a dog, but hey, I'll take it.
I am still not feeling great but hope to get myself out to get some sunshine this weekend, before the rain sets in and I forget what sunshine looks like.
Sometimes I wish I could limit my chocolate to two portions a week. But then I think I don't want to feel so deprived that I binge on it eventually, so I'm okay incorporating it into my daily plan. It is a rare day I don't have any.
Sorry you've been feeling sick. Hope you feel better soon!@DSnutz – That’s great your husband is joining you. His support is so important. I’ve had a few friends do the 21-day fix and swear by the program. Plus, I heard the Cize workout is tough, but a lot of fun too. You’re doing great! Also, I just read your note about being a chocoholic. I’m not too bad, but when I do work something into my day I never feel deprived. For me, I can have just one Dove Dark Chocolate square. I savor it and make it last as long as possible. I can stop at one, but I know a lot of folks can't. I always log it into my day so it can be worked in.
Honestly, I am not sold on the 21-day fix program or its results. I did lose some weight, but it wasn't really any different than if I'd just tracked my calories in that regard. I did not lose much in the way of inches. Other supposed benefits of the program didn't really happen for me, except (and I'm not trying to downplay the importance of this) creating more healthy habits to include regular exercise and eating better. My success with that program was comparable to my success with calorie tracking, so I decided to try to find exercise I didn't hate (I really was not a fan of the exercise that was part of the program as I needed to modify so much and sometimes even modify the modifications, other than the fact that the exercises were only approximately 30 minutes long) and focus on continuing to work out regularly while tracking calories. So far, that has been working for me.
I have tried dark chocolate, and I can keep to a small portion as long as it is the really good dark chocolate at about 70% dark or better. I can have less than an actual serving, so it's not hard to work in at all. But I still have other treats sometimes, because I know that I want to reach my goals while creating habits that are long-lasting, and if I felt like I couldn't have some ice cream or brownies or cookies on occasion, it would not be sustainable.0 -
stephreyes1 wrote: »Hello All. I have been at this weight loss thing since last July. I'm down 124 pounds, still have 86 I want to lose. I really enjoy exercising now (NEVER thought I would say that!) But lately I have really struggling with making good food choices. I need to get refocused and stay on track. I don't want to settle for where I am. I would love to have some friends to get and give support to along the way!
Stephanie
Thanks for the add. I am looking for friends here to help me stay accountable (and be around like-minded folks when it comes to goals), so it's nice to meet you!0 -
@TAMMY - WOOT WOOT WOOT and a HAPPY DANCE FOR YOU!! wowsers 100 lbs gone - you hit the CENTURY MARK, @jtconst, you surely did!
Amazing, it was @BigAug last week, and now you, you sunshine girl! I am bowing down to you in your honor.
And, offering you support as you tighten the expenses in hopes of buying a home next year. I know thats a big decision! You have a great relationship with your "young boy" trainer, and he's really going to the max to help you out! Be sure to write him a great letter of thanks, no emails! (Miss Manners, here)
@Morgori - Tom - I support the therapy community! I have a shrink who writes Rx's for my antidepressants and we talk a little, but when I have big issues, I have gone to a psychologist for "talk therapy" where I have 45 minutes with a very nice lady. I saw her for a while right after my divorce in 2007, and again last year when problems just bubbled up.
What I like, in her practice, which is sponsored thru Catholic Charities, (they see anyone) is, you sign a contract to see her for a certain period of time - no backing out half way through. Its like a class really, you get quite an education as you deal with the issues that are problematic to you. I have learned a lot about myself and how to deal with life much better.
Of course, if you are not compatible with your counselor that is a reason to switch, it is not a problem at all, you can make that decision and you should be comfortable with them. I have walked right out on a counselor when they have said something that seemed inappropriate.
@Terri- Well no wine while doing the big cooking spree - I guess its just whatever you fancy, girlfriend!
AFM: I ended up working for my client for 3 hours today. She is a joy but it is so hot in her bedroom after I left I went and bought 2 of those "cooling" towels at Home Depot. I haven't tried them yet. Will get to them this w/e.
@Holly - I haven't heard anything from her. I will copy all of your comments and PM them to her. I'm sure she will be grateful for all of them.
@Shamrock Shuffle - I will plan on arriving Friday and staying thru Sunday also.
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@tammy-- Congrats on 100 lbs lost!!! I must have missed your post asking about the race--glad kelley caught it and answered you. It would be great if you could come meet all of us. Also, I saw you mentioned work--did I miss a post about you finding a job? I feel so out of the loop--guess I haven't been keeping up with the thread as well as I thought I was.
@Shamrock shufflers-- Just an FYI that if you are planning to leave on Sunday, keep in mind that the race is that morning. There's also a post race party at Grant Park until 1 pm and an after party starting at 1:30 at this really great sports bar called The Scout. I understand if you can't stick around for all of those festivities, but just wanted to make sure you didn't think the race was on Saturday.
@robin and lori-- enjoy your visit this weekend!0 -
Skinny - then I'm definitely staying thru til Monday!
@Stephanie - ok to friend me - but I do all my "way to go's, Steph" etc, right here. I don't spend much time on my home page. watching the scroll. So, I am giving you a big HIGH FIVE for your passion and impressive weight loss so far! You are an animal, and this discussion needs people like you. What is your weekly exercise routine like?
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@kah68 Don't you just hate it when mechanical things complicate your life? sorry you are having issues with your mechanicals.
@Terri70 Frustration and boredom are two of the biggest enemies of weight loss. Try something new; new recipes, new exercises, new hands on hobbies, what ever it takes.
@Morgori I take my son to trauma/adoption therapy on a regular basis and one thing they have learned over the years is trauma is not just mental, it is also physical. You can't just "get over it". Sometimes the brain needs to be "rewired". There are several therapies that can help in this area, I can recommend EMDR. I can attest to the fact that I have seen positive results with counseling and EMDR. If you have triggers that keep sabotaging you, it could be a case of bad wiring.
@jtconst yes! yay for you passing the century mark!
@DSnutz I went on a 21 day program once and all I felt was deprived and I was underwhelmed by the results.
AFM - I had a bit of a melt down today. So sick of being sick and not sleeping well. Ugh. But I am going to check in here everyday because I need the "vibe". I have lost enough weight that my "fat pants" are too loose. That makes me happy.0 -
Good afternoon, y'all. Last night was tough. All I wanted to do was snack and snack and snack. BUT I didn't. Instead I slept 14 hours. lol I don't get a lot of sleep during the week so I'm okay with that. lol I would rather sleep than eat mindlessly. You know? Anyways, off to the Dog Wash at the University. Getting my Golden Retriever washed, ears cleaned and nails trimmed for $15. YAY.
Have a great day, y'all!0 -
Good news/bad news. I am trying to get back to this. Yesterday I logged the entire days food...good news, but bad news is I went over calorie allotment by about 500 calories. Gonna try to do better today.
It is those of you who have been so successful that keep me coming back. If you can do this, certainly so can I. I just need to apply myself consistently.
Happy Saturday everyone. I hope it is a pretty where you are as it is here.
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Finally back at this.... 100lbs is the goal slow and seedy ...Why is it when I first get back into the swing of things health wise all I want to do is Eat and Eat ? Good luck all...0
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Hello! Today has been pretty good. I got to sleep in, which was nice. But, I haven't any exercise today, and I ate mostly junk food. Have a good night!0
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@jtconst - WOOT! Happy day for you!
@Morgori - I am a firm believer in psychotherapy. I am convinced I would not be here today without it. There has been some majr trauma in my life and therapy has helped me become who I am today.
@mnwalkingqueen - I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish there were words that could help.
@mountmary84 - Glad to see you logging again. Even if you go over you are working toward your goals.
Hello to all the newbies. Welcome. I have been here for over a year now and this group really has a great feel to it. Post often so we get to know you. Ask questions and you will get replies.
AFM: I am here is Omaha with Ellen. She is a wonderful hostess and we had a great afternoon. Omaha has a lot to offer. We are going to the zoo tomorrow. If you can swing it I recommend a visit.
Love to all,
Lori
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Yep- That's right, @CBlue -Lori is here with me. She is too kind - our afternoon turned out to be a chase from one CLOSED at 5pm location to another. I thought our Main Attractions would be open til 6 or 7pm on Saturday but, I was wrong. We did walk around our Old Market area and I showed her our ONE skyscraper that has a Run up the Stairs challenge every year in February - I had saved an article on it - and Lori wants to come back and do it as she has run more stairs than in this challenge. Way to go Lori!
Lori brought her bike, so I showed her the beautiful neighborhood around me where she can ride in the morning - and let me sleep in!0 -
Welcome to our newbies and returnies! So happy to see you again!0
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Good morning everyone!
Happy Ancestor Appreciation Day!
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Building a more complete picture of your relatives and their history can help to promote a greater appreciation for life and form a better understanding of the individual journey your family has been on.
If nothing else, why not spend the day with your living relatives? Ask a few questions, let them tell stories and find out about previous generations that way.
” Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.” ~Margaret Young
Tom
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@Robin and @Lori Have a wonderful time. I love spending time with friends.
@Robin Please convey my love and concern to Holly. Words can't even come close!
Thought I'd say a word about BeachBody. I am not following the program very closely. My daughter is a coach and has been giving me suggestions about how I can use the food exchanges as a guide. I don't limit myself to the lists of foods. I just use them as a guide to help me decide which category a food might fit into. I use it as an exchange diet and try to get the recommended servings in each category daily. I still don't get enough veggies, but I'm at least conscious of what I'm eating and it really helps me curb the grazing.
Last week was a busy one for dr. visits. I went to the dentist to have my partial checked. It fits good, doesn't make my mouth sore, but I've got to do a lot practicing to get used to chewing with it. DH started physical therapy for his legs. I sure hope that helps. He will have an appointment on Thursday with the orthopedic dr. to be sure there wasn't any damage to his artificial knee as it is giving him some problems now. I had my annual checkup with the orthopedic dr. and my knees look good. Still deal with chronic pain, but I'm learning to ignore it most of the time.
Yesterday was the FitOne 10k with my family. We had so much fun! Nicole ran the 10k, and did it with an average over all of 8 min. miles, definitely a personal best. Cathy and her family, and Amy walked the 10k with me. Amy and I had to stop for a potty break so Cathy and her family made it in a bit ahead of us. Amy really pushed me at the end to step it up just a bit. We crossed the finish line at 1hour 53 minutes. That wouldn't be my official time, but their system is messed up and I haven't been able to get my official time. It should be a bit less because it would be measured from when I actually went through the starting gate. Anyway, it is a personal best. My time in February was 1 hour 58 minutes. It was a beautiful day. We sat at a picnic table in the park and ate our complimentary breakfast, then did some grocery shopping before heading home. Can I just say that I love my family and am so appreciative of the support they give me. Oldest son was with DH so I didn't have to worry about him, either.
I'm off to finish up prep for my primary lesson and get ready for church. Have a wonderful day.
Onward and downward. Kaye
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Hi I've been a member of MFP for quite awhile but haven't taken it very seriously. I still have over 200Lbs to lose to get to my goal weight. I've been pretty stagnant. I look at the amount of weight I have to lose and feel overwhelmed. I know I shouldn't focus on the huge number I have to lose but it's difficult. I have trouble with motivating myself to exercise. I haven't been to my gym in over two weeks. I also eat so terribly. I binge everyday as I am an emotional eater. I keep telling myself I will start "tomorrow". I've never posted on this message board before so I thought maybe having the support of others with similar struggles would be helpful. I have several friends who are overweight but I am the only super morbidly obese person. Any support or encouragement would be helpful. Sorry for the long rant. Thanks0
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@kah68 that's gorgeous! I DO NOT take good pictures lol. So I stand in awe.0
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@Caketina =--welcome to the thread. Exercise is hard at first, but if you keep at it and try different forms of exercise, I'm confident you will find something you enjoy. I know one of the things I hated about exercising when I first started was the ridiculous amount of sweating I did. Being all gross and sweaty with my face all red and feeling like I was huffing and puffing just made me feel even fatter and unfit. Then I read a post that said, "Sweat is your fat crying." I LOVE that quote and used it to motivate me to continue to work out. Four years down the road and I'm a runner and a gym rat. Now, I hate it when I exerciser and DON'T work up a good sweat--it feels like a waste to me.
I saw a couple other newlings--welcome!!!
@kaye-- congrats on completing another 10k and meeting a PB to boot!
@tom-- what a great quote!
@lori & ellen-- have fun visiting! I can't wait to meet you both in April.
@barb-- welcome back! I just went through a phase where I was neglecting to log--so glad to be back at it. Like you, I'm not always meeting my goal, but at least we're trying.
@terri-- Wow, I would kill for 14 hours of sleep. This congestion and cough I've been dealing with wakes me up most nights, so my rest has been poor. I wish I could find someplace to get Gunner washed for $15--however, he's quite the diva and goes to a fancy doggy salon. LOL
@angelika-- I'm right there with you being sick of being sick. I've tried sudafed and benadryl--both help some, but I'm ready for this cold, bronchitis, allergies--whatever it is--to be gone for good!
AFM-- Made good progress on the grading this weekend. I would have gotten even more done but had an impromptu lunch with a friend in from out of town. She was my best friend from 3rd grade into HS. We drifted apart during junior and senior year, but never had any sort of falling out. Lost touch completely after college then found each other on facebook 6 or 7 years ago. She now lives in AZ, but her family is still in the area. I met up with her once a few years ago when she was in town. Then, Friday night I saw her post that she was in town and just 20 minutes or so from where I live. I messaged her, and we were able to get together yesterday.
Grading Goals:
1. 59/59 F451 Tests DONE
2. x/15 Speech tests
3. 30/40 AP journals
4. 41/41 AP essays DONE
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@Terri70 catching up on lost sleep is always a good choice over snacking!
@nicolenailah NEEDing to loose weight trumps WANTing to eat every time. I find taking a multivitamin every morning with a glass of water or milk really cuts my snack craves way down.
@caketina yep this is a good place to get advice/support/fellow travelers on the long road to success.
@skinnyjeanzbound If you find a cure please post!
AFM we were up early to have breakfast with a dear friend of my husband, who tells us he is planning to move back to town next year. I am so glad. We really love this retiring military man. I was so pooped when we got home I fell asleep and woke up four hours later, guess I am taking a leaf out of Terri70's book, lol.0 -
@skinnyjeanzbound I'm lucky to get 5 hours during the week. Last night I only got 4.5! I wish I could get more, but LIFE! You know?
@AngelikaLumiere Nice nap!
@Caketina I know how you feel. I don't have as much as you but I still have at least 90 to lose. The scale has NOT been my friend recently. BUT it's myself to blame. I keep getting discouraged and blow it. Usually at night, so I'm upping my cals to hopefully help. Keep at it, GF. You've got this! Take it one day at a time!
Good morning, y;all. Hoping this week goes as according to plan, cause WI this morning sucked BIG time! Up 3 lbs. Grrrrr! Have a great day!0 -
Hello i am new and very excited to be here. I need to lose more than 100 pounds but that would make a nice dent in my wieghtloss. I am feeling strong today.0
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Good morning everyone.
HappyNational Drink Beer Day!
Just in case you didn’t know already … it’s National Drink Beer Day! Celebrated every September 28, this is the day that is all about beer.
So sit back, relax, pop open a cold one and thank God that He gave us beer.
I hope that you choose wisely and drink something delicious and perhaps even seasonal!
Change your thoughts and you change your world. ~Norman Vincent Peale
Tom
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I'm proud of myself. I just got done doing a 16 minute fast walk. Y'all just don't understand how HUGE this is for me! lol Whew! I hope I can keep this up and do it at least 2 or 3 times this week. Baby steps!0
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Great job!!0
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Monday Check-In: Well, so much for my good weekend. As it turns out, my friend Greg was admitted to the hospital Friday night. He found out Saturday AM he has pneumonia. I went to the hospital Friday night to take his son home to pack a bag than take him to his mom’s. Saturday AM I got a cut, full color and partial highlights for $82 – score!! I tried a new trade school/hair salon. The color turned out great. The cut was shorter than I anticipated. With our crazy weather (rain, drizzle, etc. . .), I feel like Shirley Temple. The curls have really come out. Oh well. At least I have hair. Never try to complain about something so trivial. I than went to the hospital for a few hours then headed home. Cyrus had a football game on the west side of town. Why we keep having to play outside of our territory is beyond me??!! The weather was atrocious and I was not happy driving in the rain than sitting in the rain watching the game. To top it all off, our team got their butts kicked AND we had the worst refs I’ve ever seen. It was rough. Cyrus had a teammate spend the night. Once he left on Sunday, I went back to the hospital to bring Greg some dinner. Needless to say, my eating all weekend was totally off. Sigh. Back on track today though (kind of). LOL!!!
@Terri70 – Nice on the bike!! I’ve had pretty good luck on Craig’s List. I found my kitchen table and it’s been perfect for my space. I’m not a big wine drinker either or drinker in general, but for me anything with vodka and I’m happy. Just saw your post on Saturday. Good job not snacking and sleeping instead, which is so much better for you anyway. So proud of you!!!
@jtconst – Tammy, I’m so proud of you!!! Happy dance from GA!!!
@kah68 – It’s so true about finding someone who can handle curly hair. I don’t think this girl was quite prepared so she cut not realizing the hair would curl. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments so it’s a good cut just shorter since I was actually trying to grow it out.
@PudgyPigeon – Wow! It was a crazy week for you. But, GREAT news about your husband. Thank goodness!!! Hoping you’ll get the same results for your sister too. Regarding meals, my go to lately has been a simple marinara with either turkey meatballs or hot turkey sausage using zuchinni for noodles. It’s very filling and so low in calories.
@stephreyes – Stephanie, 124 lbs is AWESOME!! Congrats on your loss!! This group is amazing. Many of us have been on here 3+ years and always welcome new folks. Hopefully, they can give you the support you need, but you can also share what you’ve learned on your journey too.
@Dsnutz – Stephanie, I totally agree!!! Lord knows I’ve tried every program imaginable and it really comes back to eating less and moving more. Holding myself accountable either through tracking my calories or with this group not a specific plan. I’m not a fan of exercise either, but I now I lose so much faster when I do both. I agree too about the food comments. This is a lifestyle change we will need to make for the rest of our life. We will always have celebrations, holidays, good and bad days. We can never feel deprived, but we also our learning how to manage those cravings. For me, I’ve learned my poor eating was stress related so I’m trying to balance my work/life better. Keep checking in. We’ll continue to support each other.
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Been offline for a few days, ran out of data...
We've had the shower under repair since Thursday. I am dying for a shower. It will be Wednesday until it's usable. Ugh.0 -
Hi, I'm Kenyatta. I'm looking for a little motivation to help me stick to this weight lose journey. I have 100+ lbs to lose and it is slightly hard trying to go at it alone. Feel free to add me. Any and all support is welcome. I have to get this done this time around!0
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Thanks, RobinsEgg--up until your introductory post, I hadn't realized I could "bookmark" discussions that I want to keep track of. I've been "lost" too many times trying to find a discussion I was previously reading and just gave up looking for it. Now I have a way to "remember" them with the bookmark feature & returning via the MyDiscussions button. I really need to sit down someday an "read the manual" for this MFP application.
At present, I have about 103 more pounds to loose (I've already lost about 42 pounds since March2015) but didn't start MFP until August 19, 2015.0
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