Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Name: Rachel
Age: 22
Height:5'6"
Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 208.8 lbs
Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 194 lbs
Weigh-ins on week of
February 22: 208.8 lbs
March 1: 205.0 lbs
March 8: 204.4 lbs
March 15: 203.4 lbs
March 22:201.8 lbs
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 22:
Weight -/+ this week: -1.6 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -7.0 lbs
I was pleasantly surprised to see the number on the scale this week! Between it being "shark week" and having gone out Tues, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of last week either for a drink with friends or dinner or a party, I was not expecting very much in term of weight loss! Down 1.6 lbs -- I'll take it!! Plus it gets me sooooo close to being down 20 lbs since starting back in January (only 0.2 lbs to go!!). I've still got 3.5 lbs to lose in the next 11 days in order to meet my Dietbet monthly goal so I will need to get my butt in gear! Here's to hopefully making it into Onederland this week
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Name: Niki
Age: 72
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 242.5
Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 232
Weigh-ins on week of
February 22: 242.5
March 1: 242
March 8: 242.3
March 15: 238 (birthday week)
March 22: 236.8
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 22:
Weight -/+ this week: -1.2
Weight -/+ this month: -5.71 -
Wednesday Wishes - Today is a "wish I HAD" kind of thinking day ... you know the type when something comes up that you wish you could take advantage of but you cannot because you didn't do before the things that would enable you to do the thing you wish you could do now. Those kinds of thoughts can do one of 2 things to a persons mindset ... one the positive side where they can be a 'boot in the butt' to get on the ball, and on the flip side ... well, I won't dwell on the flip side cause it ain't pretty.
Thought I'd share the MFP weight chart of my past month. It shows how my weight can fluctuate daily even as it is in a downward trend. That's cause I was feeling pretty good when I looked at my Ticker chart on my Profile page and saw that I am just 1.75 pounds away from reaching my quarter goal for this years weight loss plans ... about right on the mark!
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I will be thankful for my loss so far. At least it is not getting higher. My frustration is with myself. After a perfectly good day yesterday, I chose to eat pistachios (40) before bedtime. I know if I stuck faithfully to my plan I would lose faster.
Katrena
Age: 71
Height: 5' 1/2"
Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 228
Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 208.5
Weigh-ins on week of
February 22- 228
March 1: 221
March 8: 223.6 DOWN FROM 227.6 FEW DAYS BEFORE
March 15: 220.6
March 22: 218.4
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 22:
Weight -/+ this week: +
-2.2
WEIGHT TOTAL FROM 2/21
LOSS 9.62 -
Hey,
First time being in this thread and trying to read all the posts. I have had a hard time losing my weight and my knees have been a serious problem for the last several years.
Hope I can get some advice from this thread and can get motivated by you all.
"PowerWalking would be my ideal exercise"
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Name: Jeanie
Age:45
Height:5'2"
Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 262.4
Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 250
Weigh-ins on week of
February 22: 262.4
March 1: 258.6
March 8: 258.4
March 15: 257.2
March 22: 255.5
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 223 -
whistle0809 wrote: »Hey,
First time being in this thread and trying to read all the posts. I have had a hard time losing my weight and my knees have been a serious problem for the last several years.
Hope I can get some advice from this thread and can get motivated by you all.
"PowerWalking would be my ideal exercise"
Welcome!
I have had problems with my knees (undiagnosed since I was 11). The best exercises is indeed power walking and I have also been told swimming would be great too. I havent been to the pool in a long time becaise I am too self conscious to wear a swimsuit in public.
My best advice is listen to your body. If an exercise hurts, stop and see if you can modify it. For example, I cant really do low squats so I just go as far as my knees will let me without hurting. I have noticed that as my weight goes down and my muscle get stronger, they will let me go lower.
Also you probably have done that already but ask advice to your doctor/physiotherapist. Depending on your condition there might be things you should absolutely not do. They are the ones who will best know it.
Hope it helps!1 -
Name: Robin
Age: 51
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 273.8
Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 259
Weigh-ins on week of
February 22: 273.8
March 1: 273
March 8: 272.4**
March 15: 270.2
March 22: 268.4
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 22:
** My birthday was March 4th and even though I logged, I pretty much knew I'd threw my eating choices out the window for 3-4 days. I decided beforehand that I was going to enjoy my birthday weekend and I would be happy if I gained only 1 pound. Not only did I not gain anything, but I actually lost 0.6 of a pound! I was a very happy camper!
Weight -/+ this week: -1.8
Weight -/+ total: -5.4
@sand86802 - What exercise app are you using? It sounds like something I'd like to check out.
Welcome to all the newcomers!
Until next time; wishing everyone Peace
, Love 
and Weight Loss 
!!
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@RobinB0812 It is called "30 days fitness challenge" by Leap Fitness Group.
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Hi folks! This is my first time in this thread (although definitely not my first time on MFP). I'm looking for friends and motivation and it definitely looks like there will be no shortage of either here!
I'm recovering from a car accident that occurred last month, I was rear-ended and have been pretty much in constant pain fluctuating from a 4 to a 9 on a daily basis since. As a result, exercise has not been on the forefront of my mind and let me tell you, cabin fever and emotional eating have knocked me down pretty good as well!
So, I'm back. I know that my preferred methods of exercise (weight lifting and rock climbing) are out of the question until I get the okay from my doctor, so I'm thinking of just incorporating walking and yoga to at least be active until the time comes.
I'll also be utilizing this group and I can't wait to see what we can all do together! Feel free to add me!2 -
Name: Holly
Age: 68
Height:5'3"
Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 267.0 lbs
Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 251.0 lbs
Weigh-ins on week of
February 22: 267.0 lbs
March 1: 266.2
March 8: 267.6
March 15: 265.0
March 22: 263.6
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 22:
Weight -/+ this week: -1.4
Weight -/+ this month -3.4
I was really hoping for a 2 pound loss this week but I'm happy with my loss, because I had several opportunities to eat outside my plan and didn't. Social situations are soooo hard for me, so that was a real NSV (non-scale victory)! And a couple of days I didn't really weigh and measure and I was worried about those days. I'm a stickler for keeping it real with weights and measures because my food addiction makes me see 1 cup where it's actually 2! I've noticed that I do better with scales than cups/TBS/tsp, etc. because it's more precise and impossible for me to add the extra spoonful on top (to account for air bubbles and tiny unfilled areas in the cup LOL) without acknowledging that I am eating more than I'm writing down. Truth is an amazing tool.
@Nikion901 Lady I cannot thank you enough for setting up the challenge. This has been so inspirational to me. I agree completely with Helene @sand86802 and let me just say that even though you don't comment often, I'm inspired by your dedication and your ideas! And might I add that you and Rach, @MermaidPrincessRach , are kicking it even though you celebrated your St Patty's Day birthdays! So proud of you two!!!
@gullagr So proud of you miss almost in Onderland! WTG! and speaking of Onderland, @birgitkwood, wow, you had a food/family fest and didn't gain!!! And look how much below where you were feeling ok with yourself. You are amazing! And speaking of amazing...did you notice that just on this page alone Clarie, @RunningOnWontons, is down 8 pounds, @KATRENAJ is down 9.6, @JeanieWww 6.9 and our founder, @RobinB0812 down 5.4 pounds!! I know there are others I wanted to mention but I've got stuff I need to get busy with for now, so just let me say I'm so very proud of us and thank you all for the inspiration and friends you are to me!
Welcome to @mebenfie @whistle0809 and @ConquerAndBloom
PS @Bapcarrier and @happygirlxxx for their 7.6 and 8.8 pound losses~
And my apologies to anyone I missed!
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@sand86802 - thanks!! I've downloaded the app and plan to start tomorrow, if not today!! I'm excited! I will likely have to do some modifying, but it's a place to start!
@campfirequeen1 - tho my name is Robin, I am not "THE" Robin that started this thread. I'd like to take credit, but I cannot.
My daughter and I are headed to the Renaissance Festival tomorrow. Last time I went it was a bit of a bust because I was in so much back pain (2 herniated discs). That might be the case again this tomorrow, but I want to give it a try. Down a little more than 17 pounds now, I have noticed that I can go longer before the pain starts. Hopefully I can make it from show to show with little to no pain.
Until next time; wishing everyone peace, love and weight loss !! 0 -
Robin whether you are or not the founder, I love having you on here! And I'll be looking forward to hearing what you think about Sand's exercise app!2
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First Friday Fitness post:
As I mentionned before, I have been doing that firness challenge thing. It went okay... until last night. I just couldnt finish that last exercise. I think my body was just exhausted. Oh well i will keep trying.
I have been rather successful calorie wise with the eating and weight loss so farso I cant complain but I wish i could start being more active. The time just isnt there right now. Here is what my weeks look like. Monday to Friday I work from 6am to 8pm. Which means I have to wake up at 4.15am and rarely get home before 8.30pm. I work in someone's home as a caregiver so a walk during the day is impossible as i am stuck inside. I do manage to get 6000-7000 steps a day between walking back and forth in the house and to the bus stops so not too bad.
Saturdays is my "active" day. Thats the day i run errands so I usually walk quite a bit. Sundays are my rest days. I sleep, clean, do laundry, skype with my parents.
I dont cook much. I live by myself and I dont eat at home during the week except from a small "dinner" (more like a snack). And honestly i dont have the energy to. I will boil some veggies and cook a but of meat here and there but that's pretty much it.
I just want to be able to do more.
The upside is that it is temporary. Sometimes in the next 6 months I have decided to quit... until then it is just very frustrating.
Sorry for the long rant, I needed to vent a little.2 -
Sand86802, I just wanted to say that you are doing great. I definitely "hear you" regarding your frustration...your schedule sounds really unforgiving. I beat myself up a bit for not exercising more, and my schedule isn't even as tough as yours. And cooking...well, after years of feeling guilty that I am not a born cook like most of my female relatives I have decided to just let it go. If I can steam some veggies from time to time and ensure that my husband and kids aren't always eating out of a can or box, then I say good enough is good enough.
Anyway, sometimes you just need to say to yourself "I am doing the best I can at this time."2 -
@sand86802 Wow that is quite a schedule you have and I don't know when you have time to do anything! I believe that you are doing an amazing job with the little time you have! So glad you joined us and don't worry about your rant, we all do it from time to time and no one minds!
@RunningOnWontons - That is excellent advice and I want to know where you got your ID, it makes me smile everytime I read it.0 -
@campfirequeen1 ... your numbers post showed you lost 3.4 pounds in 4 weeks ... that's a very good rate of weight loss. Just think ... if you average that amount every month, in another 9 months (end of December) ... it will be over 30 pounds down!
Also ... thanks for the kudo's you're heaping on me for starting out Earth Day weight loss challenge. Back when RobinsEgg (Ellen) was still active on MFP we frequently had small monthly challenges that different ones of us would suggest and the rest would chime in on if they wanted to participate or not. They were always intersting and some of them actually became standards ... One we had that I especially liked was focused on our daily calories ... really helped me a lot.1 -
WTH! Everytime I get close to the 280s, my wt springs back up!
Wednesday, 3 days ago, I was 290.1; this morning I am 294.3! I am trying to stay happy that I am under 300 (as of the first of this year) but I didn't make that milestone just to get stuck again 10lbs later! I have been chasing the 280s for 2 months now! I am frustrated ! 0 -
Steady loss. But in great pain today,. I went to a Yoga/Mindful Meditation class that was termed for Grievers. So I assumed it would be gentle. Got in and realized it was much too advanced for me. Teacher kept trying to get me in a pose and I told her it was hurting my back. Finally broke out in a cold sweat and had to go to back of class and lie down. Teacher was nice and had me lie down with feet up on wall, but I am swollen and in pain. Going to have to go back on anti depressant meds. Just cant pull this off without them. Tried but I am just getting more depressed
MERMAID: That is so frustrating. Try doing something different if you are stuck. Little more exercise or little less carbs or calories. Just something to get you moving. I know, easier said than done
Nikion - I miss Robin dont you, Has anyone heard from her? Thanks for keeping the challenges going
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Saturday Success ... 3 days ago I weighed in at my 3 month challenge for the week ending March 26 ... that's this week! ...I wasn't able to hold on to it for more than that one day but I know that once I've seen it that I'll see it again ... just need to keep myself following the feed plan that I know works for me to lose weight ... keeping my carbohydrate intake under 45%.
NSV ... the chiropractor spinal adjustments seem to be helping.1 -
@MermaidPrincessRach - I know that frustration but Katrenaj gave you the same advice I would. For me it is always scary to add calories but sometimes it's like magic, for some reason eating a few more calories for a few days just seems to reset the metabolic set point and when I lower them again, off somes the weight! Som. etimes extra exercise will do it, but I find for myself the most effective tool is the number of grams of carbs I eat per day, like Niki. I try to keep mine at less than 100 per day but if I drop them to 50ish like Niki the weight will start to come off more quickly, that's why I keep mine up higher because the doctor doesn't want me losing faster. I find that upping my healthy fats and proteins is very sastisfying and gets me past the lower carb. The only bad part of the lower carb is that it really affects my sleep negatively. Like right now, my carbs have been lower and I only slept one hour and 9 minutes of deep sleep and that is not enough. I need to eat more carbs today so that I can get some rest tonight or I'll be a really miserable girl tomorrow! That negatively affects my desire to overeat and to snack when I need sleep, so it's something that is a dance that seems to be needing frequent adjustment to balance out the pros and cons for me. I hope you figure your dance out soon and vent all you need to but don't give up! We need you here!1
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CampfireQueen - Like the rest of you if I keep my carbs to 45 grams or less I lose fast, but more often i am in the 90's and lose but more slowly. next week I am going to really try to stay within 45 gms so I can break 210 or at least close. Going on a bus trip Tuesday to the Cherry Blossom Festival, so will have to be extra diligent.
Nikion - I feel like a different person with my chiro adjustments. Congrats on hitting the lower #
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You go @KATRENAJ!!! I'll be thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way. I'm down another 0.4 pounds this morning and that's on my non-diuretic day so that's a real plus! And I got over 3 hours of deep sleep last night so the added carbs yesterday did help!1
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Gained today
Monday I get back on the weight loss bullet train. 1 -
Sunday Share ... Probably all the 'regulars' know me pretty well from the past 3 years posting to this thread, still I would like to tell a bit about myself today as I'm feeling pretty pumped from this mornings weight. My name is Niki and I am 72 years old. I'm single, having been divorced back in 1980 and never getting the itch to get hitched again. I've been way overweight for many years, since the early 1990's when I started to go through menapause and also had to curtail my physical activities because of a back injury. (oh, and eating too much also) That injury has been a constant presence in my life since then but I know I could have lost the extra weight had I applied myself to it the way I have the past few years. So, even though I am now a 'fat old lady' I intend to be a much thinner me as time goes by.
One of the challenges I'm in asked for pictures of us along our weight loss journey during 2017. I took one today because I thought it was due now, but it's not due until next week ... so I'm posting it here. My waist has gone down 2-1/2 inches since January 1 and I have trimmed just under 11 pounds as of this mornings weigh-in.
Niki
PS ... anyone wanna share their body shots?1 -
Hi Sunday Introduction:
My name is Holly I turn 44 next week. Happy Birthday to all the March people. I played bingo last night for my bday I lost but won big at pull tabs which I almost threw out for never played before and didn't realize I had won. I am a single mom that lost her son at 19 to suicide in Sept 2015. I was on here before he past but been in a hermit phase since until recently. I live in MN work full time, take online classes for business degree part time. I was down from 280 to 250 when I lost my son now weigh about 290. I am starting with not eating out so much as having no one to eat left overs cooking for one has been hard to adjust to. I also work a highly stressful job for a company that doesn't treat people very well. I am looking for a new job currently but has been hard. I have a lovely and naughty dog named Riley who is german shep mix with some hunting dog he keeps me on my toes vet says he may always keep me on my toes too. I love to write, read, drink coffee, walk, make homemade gifts like blankets, journals, and ornaments. I want to learn how to make scarves next.4 -
Niki, I share my body shot every 5 weeks on the newsboard with my friends. I dont see much chnge yet but i am able to wear a smaller size since the beginning of this year.
Hi Holly! Nice to get to know you. 4 -
Congrats on the progress, Niki! Great going! I'd happily post my body shot, but don't know how. If you or anyone else) can tell me, that'd be great. I use the mobile MFP app on my phone.
Holly, thanks for allowing us to get to know you. And GOOD FOR YOU getting back into weight loss (aka regaining your health) mode. Not easy...
Happy Sunday, everyone!1 -
Hi @mnwalkingqueen --- I remember you and Riley, and the recall the heart wrenching sadness you suffered when your son passed. It's good to hear you are starting to take care of yourself once again.
You might have stopped posting before I changed my profile name ... I was NK1112 when you were a regular on this thread. @RobinsEgg stopped posting about a year ago. I'm in touch with her and she's doing wll despite health issues ... she has the most optimistic and cheery way of engaging others that just is an inspiration to me. However, it was RobinEggs wish that this thread somehow kept on going even without all the old regulars who made it what it is ... and I'm glad to see that we are still here to cheer and support one another on this journey of ours.
Hope you find your way back here often. Good luck in the job hunt. Working at a place that you don't like is a horrible daily stress no one needs!
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Sunday Share - I blew it this weekend. It started with lunch at a restaurant with a few cheats, got totally out of control with Chinese food and today was just crazy binge behaviors that I had not indulged in for a whlle. I will get back on track though. For two weeks, a gentleman from my subdivision, whom I have never met, has called me to bowl with him on Monday. I'm going to do it tomorrow, though I am nervous and a little scared. Wish me luck.
Nikion - You are doing geat. I'm 71 and you are an inspiration.
MNwalkingQueen. My heart goes out to you. I lost my son to suicide in 2007 and I know the road you are traveling. Be kind to yourself and may God wrap his arms around you and immerse you in love
Katrena0
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