Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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The Winter Games
Name: Barb
Age: 70
Height: 5'3”
Highest weight: 258
Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018): 204.8
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): 195
Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 206.2
Jan 12: 202.8
Jan 19: 202.8
Jan 26: 204.2
Feb 2nd: 202.8
Feb 9: 203
Feb 16: 203
Feb 23:
Weight -/+ this week: 0
Weight -/+ this challenge: -1.8
Total Weight loss overall: -55
I am also late posting this week. I'll have the report in a few minutes.
Just a few things to catch up on, I also thought the Woo meant Good Going or something to that effect and have been using it that way. Oops, can't go back and look at other posts without losing this one and can't remember what else I planned to comment on....oh well, sorry about that.
AFM I have been really struggling for several weeks now. I'm hoping that after taking a break for the next month and enjoying friends and my vacation, etc. I will be able to get a renewed outlook and be able to jump back in and continue on to my goal of losing another 50 plus pounds. I better get going and figure out this weeks challenge report.
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The Winter Games Week 7 Report although this week we only lost a cumulative total of 1.5 pounds more, all together over the last 7 weeks we have lost 91.15 pounds between the 14 of us. That's a lot of weight! It's about 55% of our set goal for this challenge. We have one more week to go so let's go out with a super week! The final figures may improve a little bit as I'll go back and take out anyone who seems to have dropped out, we have at least one person who hasn't posted in three weeks now. Here's to a good week everyone!
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When I hear woo I think of playing The Sims and woohoo was what they called having sex....lol2
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Sunday Share ....
Bummed ... Bummed-Out ... Discouraged ... dispirited ... glum ... broody ... (yep! Broody ... just like one of my mom's old chickens when she would want to sit on some eggs ... Oh, no ... not like that) ... Downcast ... In the pits ... miserable ... Down in the mouth ... (Yes, that's it ... I need to be down about what I put into my mouth! ... then I can feel all the opposites of these negative words I'm using today).
Why am I feeling thusly? Because I am up a goodly amount of weight in just a few short days ... and I only overate on 3 of those days. And my overage calories didn't add up to almost 5 pounds gained. They added up to about 3/4 pound gain. But ... that's not the rest of the story ... the rest is that I am feeling poorly in the middle cause something just ain't moving the way it's supposed to.
So ... I did some research about Fiber and think that maybe I can make some positive changes to what is going on in there by being more choosey about which type of fiber I'm getting when ... and of course, proper hydration.
The Facts About Fiber ...
Fiber works as a regulator and can be effective both with aspects of 'not normal' ... the uncomfortable C and the messy D.
Fiber helps pull water from your colon, but it also absorbs excess fluid in there like a sponge. It depends on if it is Soluble or Insoluble ... The sponge is soluble fiber.
What type of fiber you should eat depends on what's going on with you.
Which is which? In fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, generally the outside, or skin, is insoluble. This is known as roughage, it doesn't dissolve in or absorb water. The soft inside is soluble, and that is the sponge.
Here's a list ... (I'm gonna try to match up the type of food based on it's primary fiber type to see if I can fix this overstuffed and weighted down digestive tract so that I finish our challenge close to or my target goal ... cause right now I'm a month away from it, all in the space of 3 or 4 days)Soluble fiber also helps to lower your cholesterol and control your blood sugar. Foods that have soluble fiber include:
Oats
Beans, peas, and other legumes Sweet potatoes
Apples
Mangos
Plums
Berries
Peaches
Kiwi
Figs
These foods have insoluble fiber:
The skins of fruit
The skins of beans
Potato skin (especially when it’s crispy, but avoid french fries, which are high in fat)
Whole wheat, wheat bran, and whole-grain cereal products
Brown rice
Seeds
Broccoli
Spinach
Carrots
Cucumbers
Celery
Lettuce
Zucchini
Tomatoes
So .. It looks like today, and for the next few days at least, I will be eating from the second list and drinking many glasses of water ... and staying away from my breakfast porridge of oats and berries, and no more sweet potatoes and apples ... and while it's not on there, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that I need to lay off the pink grapefruit I've eaten every day the past 2 weeks.
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Sunday Share ....
Bummed ... Bummed-Out ... Discouraged ... dispirited ... glum ... broody ... (yep! Broody ... just like one of my mom's old chickens when she would want to sit on some eggs ... Oh, no ... not like that) ... Downcast ... In the pits ... miserable ... Down in the mouth ... (Yes, that's it ... I need to be down about what I put into my mouth! ... then I can feel all the opposites of these negative words I'm using today).
Why am I feeling thusly? Because I am up a goodly amount of weight in just a few short days ... and I only overate on 3 of those days. And my overage calories didn't add up to almost 5 pounds gained. They added up to about 3/4 pound gain. But ... that's not the rest of the story ... the rest is that I am feeling poorly in the middle cause something just ain't moving the way it's supposed to.
So ... I did some research about Fiber and think that maybe I can make some positive changes to what is going on in there by being more choosey about which type of fiber I'm getting when ... and of course, proper hydration.
The Facts About Fiber ...
Fiber works as a regulator and can be effective both with aspects of 'not normal' ... the uncomfortable C and the messy D.
Fiber helps pull water from your colon, but it also absorbs excess fluid in there like a sponge. It depends on if it is Soluble or Insoluble ... The sponge is soluble fiber.
What type of fiber you should eat depends on what's going on with you.
Which is which? In fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, generally the outside, or skin, is insoluble. This is known as roughage, it doesn't dissolve in or absorb water. The soft inside is soluble, and that is the sponge.
Here's a list ... (I'm gonna try to match up the type of food based on it's primary fiber type to see if I can fix this overstuffed and weighted down digestive tract so that I finish our challenge close to or my target goal ... cause right now I'm a month away from it, all in the space of 3 or 4 days)Soluble fiber also helps to lower your cholesterol and control your blood sugar. Foods that have soluble fiber include:
Oats
Beans, peas, and other legumes Sweet potatoes
Apples
Mangos
Plums
Berries
Peaches
Kiwi
Figs
These foods have insoluble fiber:
The skins of fruit
The skins of beans
Potato skin (especially when it’s crispy, but avoid french fries, which are high in fat)
Whole wheat, wheat bran, and whole-grain cereal products
Brown rice
Seeds
Broccoli
Spinach
Carrots
Cucumbers
Celery
Lettuce
Zucchini
Tomatoes
So .. It looks like today, and for the next few days at least, I will be eating from the second list and drinking many glasses of water ... and staying away from my breakfast porridge of oats and berries, and no more sweet potatoes and apples ... and while it's not on there, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that I need to lay off the pink grapefruit I've eaten every day the past 2 weeks.
Thank you. I am also having this issue and plan now to do the same, based on your research.0 -
Sunday share
Read posts from last week. So grateful for how various isues resonate among us... the food we choose even though we know we cAnt restrict ourselves to the portions
The angst of gaining back pounds lost.
The trials with exercise regimens
And the personal events in our lives that one or another of us share in common.
The trips, family, celebrations and photos
The ups and downs of life that so oftentimes tie back to our eating habits
So on this Sunday I give thanks.
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Hi guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a couple of days. I was in a car accident Friday afternoon--I'm fine; my car is not. I'm so sad b/c I LOVE my car, and it had to be towed away Saturday morning for repairs. Hopefully, I will find out tomorrow how long repairs will take. I'm glad no one was hurt and the other guy has good insurance (he was at fault), but I can't wait to have my Challenger back. The rental I'm driving is the same make/model of the very first car I bought when I got out of college, so it feels a bit like I've regressed. LOL
No loss this week, but I'm not surprised given the big drop last week while I was sick. I'm just happy that my weight didn't float right back up the 5 lbs I lost and continued to stay right around 196-198 all week.
Name: Karen
Age: 48
Height: 5' 7"
Highest weight: 247
Start Weight (Jan 2, 2018) 205
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 190
Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 203
Jan 12: 202.4
Jan 19: 202.4
Jan 26: 202.2
Feb 2nd: 201.8
Feb 9: 196
Feb 16: 196
Feb 23:
Weight -/+ this week: 0
Weight -/+ this challenge: -9
Total weight lost: 51 lbs2 -
@skinnyjeanzbound Thank goodness YOU are ok! Cars can be fixed...not so easy with humans sometimes. Hopefully you get your car back all good as new soon.
@Nikion901 You did a lot of research! Thanks for the lesson. I hope what you learned is exactly the solution you need.
@mrsb899 Welcome. I've been in your shoes. We are all here to support one another on our similar journey.
@kbeyer23 Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I met my challenge but not by much. And this week so far isn't that great. Too many darn events that revolve around food. I do my best but it's difficult. I had set my goal at 1 lb per week but if I do another challenge, I'm lowering that to maybe 3/4#. At my age I lose sooooooo soooooo slow. Better than gaining though.
@canyongeek Hmmm, I thought when someone writes Woo or WooHoo that it's a cheer, like good going or way to go...a good thing.
I have a question.....when you first sign up with MFP, entering all your data, it gives you a target range for calories. As you lose weight, and some of you have lost a significant amount, do you change your daily calorie allotment? Or, do you still use the original number from MFP?
Have a great day everyone?
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I have a question.....when you first sign up with MFP, entering all your data, it gives you a target range for calories. As you lose weight, and some of you have lost a significant amount, do you change your daily calorie allotment? Or, do you still use the original number from MFP?
Read this article -- it gives you the answer you seek.
https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/en/portal/articles/280597-will-my-goals-change-if-my-weight-changes-
PS ... sorry ... my post didn't really answer your question ... I change my calorie goal.0 -
@b_lisieux --When I first started, I was at 1200 net calories to try to lose 2 lbs/week. As the weight came off, I actually increased my calorie allowance to lose at a slower rate of 1 lb/week. After losing 60 lbs, I maintained for a couple of years and found that my maintenance calories were around 1800/day. Now, I have my goal set at 1200 net, but I really just try to eat below 15-1600 net.0
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Thanks for the answers and thanks Niki for the link. I'm guessing one's body will be the indicator as to whether the allowance should change or not. I was just curious as to if MFP changes it or if we do.0
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Happy Monday!!!! I started using resistance bands at home however not very coordinated so we will see. Down fall this weekend ate way to much queso blanca at El Lorro. Got snow and ice storm today so no gym tonight more on the way too.0
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My experience with calorie goals is not good...,every time I log my weight change the system automatically changes my intake to 2300 calories and I need to manually adjust.0
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Hello! I am 29 and looking for a great supportive environment. This is my first post, and I plan on committing to post daily if I can.
I weigh myself on Mondays, and I lost 3.5 pounds! I wasn't expecting it since my birthday was Tuesday, and I didn't bother thinking about healthy anything. I felt like it set me back a lot and wasn't expecting to lose any weight, but I did!3 -
mnwalkingqueen wrote: »My experience with calorie goals is not good...,every time I log my weight change the system automatically changes my intake to 2300 calories and I need to manually adjust.
That's odd ... the only time my goal calories change is when I change my goals ... are you using the PC or a smartphone/tablet to enter your weight change?
PS ... or, are you using a fitness appliance, like a Fitbit, that links with MFP ... (that's something I don't know how to work because I don't have one)0 -
Tuesday Goals ... I am continuing my focus on the type of fiber I am consuming, right now focusing on getting more insoluble rather soluble fiber, but then will start to pay attention that the balance between the two is more half/half instead of being slanted too much one way. Feeling rewarded by how quickly my body responds to corrective measures from food choices and adequate water intake.2
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Thanks @canyonGeek ... I will look for them on my next monthly Sr Tuesday Discount grocery shopping day in March. By then I should be able to add more soluble fiber into my diet ... as long as I continue to mix in plenty of the insoluble type.. I think I had these one time in a Korean restaurant in a soup bowl. If I recall correctly, they don't really have any flavor of their own and are very gelatinous ... good with fermented vegetables and pepper sauce!1
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mnwalkingqueen wrote: »My experience with calorie goals is not good...,every time I log my weight change the system automatically changes my intake to 2300 calories and I need to manually adjust.
That's odd ... the only time my goal calories change is when I change my goals ... are you using the PC or a smartphone/tablet to enter your weight change?
PS ... or, are you using a fitness appliance, like a Fitbit, that links with MFP ... (that's something I don't know how to work because I don't have one)
I use the app on my smart phone to log everything. Not using a fitbit or any other fitness tracker.
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mnwalkingqueen wrote: »mnwalkingqueen wrote: »My experience with calorie goals is not good...,every time I log my weight change the system automatically changes my intake to 2300 calories and I need to manually adjust.
That's odd ... the only time my goal calories change is when I change my goals ... are you using the PC or a smartphone/tablet to enter your weight change?
PS ... or, are you using a fitness appliance, like a Fitbit, that links with MFP ... (that's something I don't know how to work because I don't have one)
I use the app on my smart phone to log everything. Not using a fitbit or any other fitness tracker.
So ... how do you update your weight? I use both my PC and my smartphone to update my logs and weights ... and never had a problem with it changing my calorie goal when I do. Just trying to help you figure it out so you can have it work the way it should.0 -
Thursday Goals ... My sister and her husband are taking their annual vacation in Florida right now. It's abbreviated this year because of the hubby's health issues; but all their great grandchildren reside in Florida and they haven't yet met the newest one ... I so hope they have an uneventful trip health wise; and that they get to really enjoy those babies and grandkids!. ... And that leads me to my Thursday Goal ... I keep my house poorly ... as a matter of fact, I stopped inviting my sib over to visit when I noticed she wanted to put a towel on the chair before she sat in it for fear of getting pet hair on her clothes. Yes, I was 'bothered' by her behavior in my home. However ... not having regular company has led me to be very lax with my home keeping tasks and the place looks pretty bad, even to me. I've tried making house work part of my goals here on MFP ... using them as an exercise goal since I've been told that house work is good exercise for senior citizens like myself. ... So ... long story shortened ... I am making it my goal to get this house ship shape enough so that I can invite that sib and her hubby over for dinner after they return from their trip.1
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Thursday Goals ... My sister and her husband are taking their annual vacation in Florida right now. It's abbreviated this year because of the hubby's health issues; but all their great grandchildren reside in Florida and they haven't yet met the newest one ... I so hope they have an uneventful trip health wise; and that they get to really enjoy those babies and grandkids!. ... And that leads me to my Thursday Goal ... I keep my house poorly ... as a matter of fact, I stopped inviting my sib over to visit when I noticed she wanted to put a towel on the chair before she sat in it for fear of getting pet hair on her clothes. Yes, I was 'bothered' by her behavior in my home. However ... not having regular company has led me to be very lax with my home keeping tasks and the place looks pretty bad, even to me. I've tried making house work part of my goals here on MFP ... using them as an exercise goal since I've been told that house work is good exercise for senior citizens like myself. ... So ... long story shortened ... I am making it my goal to get this house ship shape enough so that I can invite that sib and her hubby over for dinner after they return from their trip.
That is a fantastic goal! You deserve a home that hugs you back. Make a plan and don't overdo all in one day. I listen to music, or even comedy when I clean 2 -
@Nikion901 -- I had a time in my life when I was experiencing great loss and I let my house get totally out of control. When it just felt too overwhelming, I went to the internet for help. I found a great site called Flylady.net. I took a few great tips from that site that I still use now. Like for instance, if I am overwhelmed about the shape of my kitchen -- I set a timer for 15 minutes and just power thru that 15, telling myself it all I am committed to do. Once the timer went off... I either stopped cleaning and fulfilled my self-promise BUT more times that not, I kept on cleaning because I had gotten into a rhythm. It really helped me. I still go back to the site once in a while for more tips and motivation.
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The Winter Games
Name: BarneyRubbleMD
Age: 58
Height: 5'3"
Highest weight: 317 lbs (1/3/2017)
Start Weight (Jan 3, 2018): 211.6 lbs
Goal Weight (Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018): 203.6 lbs (-8 lbs this challenge or ~ -1 lb/week).
Weigh-ins (lbs) on Wednesdays (typically), week of:
Jan 3: 211.6 lbs.(weight loss stalled this week, probably due to adding in 50% of my exercise calories vs 0%).
Jan 10: 209.8 lbs (stuck with adding in 50% of exercise calories this week too--seems it worked out well).
Jan 17: (on vacation: 12th-20th so I might not find a scales to weigh-in this week).
Jan 24: 211.2 lbs (back from vacation).
Jan 31: NA (out of town this week, traveling for work, returning late 1/7/2018).
Feb 8: 211.6 lbs (on vacation Feb 8-13).
Feb 15: 211.0 lbs (back from vacation).
Feb 22: 223.0 lbs (binged 4 days at 8000 calories/day last week).
Feb 28:
weight change last week: + 12 lbs
weight change this challenge: + 11.4 lbs
weight loss total (since 1/3/2017): 94 lbs1 -
The Winter Games
Name: Niki
Age: 72
Height: 5' 2.5"
Highest weight: 278.4
Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018) 236.5
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 227.4
Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 232.7
Jan 12: 231.7
Jan 19: 227.8
Jan 26: 226.8
Feb 2: 230.4
Feb 9: 225.7
Feb 16: 230.0
Feb 23: 227.3
Weight -/+ this week: -2.7
Weight -/+ this challenge: -9.2
Total weight lost: -51.1
Made IT! About time I got that mental lift from coming at goal on one of our challenges!6 -
Hello - I'm new here. Just wanted to say hello and thanks for the inspiration! I need friends, so please add me if you like. Thanks, Leigh1
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@LeighNC Hi!
so glad you're here! I just sent you a friend request.
@skinnyjeanzbound Hokey pete- I am so glad you are ok!!! Accidents are the pits, though. Glad you're feeling better.
@mnwalkingqueen That stinking Queso strikes again!!! LOL! Love it! Let us know what you think of the resistance bands- I've been eyeing them. Are you following a particular plan?
@Nikion901 i can so identify- with little boys and a busy life my house is generally a disaster. I'm trying really hard to keep up but some days I just have to remember eventually I'm going to win the war, even if I constantly lose battles, ha! I do need to commit to some better habits, though. I think I'm going to challenge myself about dishes next month. Really sick of cluttered counters. @raindogmaa totally gonna check that site out!
@SteviYvonne Hi! Happy birthday!
Sounds like you're rocking it! Keep it up, girl!
Everyone's challenges are going great! So proud of everyone for keeping on, even when the scale isn't being cooperative. I'm not doing this one, but I had a whoosh loss this week of 3 lbs and I'm really pleased with myself.
We are headed to Florida this Sunday for a 9 day trip. Normally I might be stressing about food, but this trip is going to look a little different. My stepmom is nearing the end of her battle with cancer and this is a bucket list thing. Without being long-winded about it, we weren't sure if she'd make it this long and even now aren't sure how things are going to be, but she is determined to make some last memories with my sons, her only grandbabies. Praying, praying, praying for pain control so she can do that. So anyways this is going to be a long, hard, emotional trip. Which is why I guess food is last on my list of things to stress over. But, I've actually been feeling more even-keeled about eating this journey, instead of leaning toward obsessive as in the past, so I've got that going for me. And I have some strong support and accountability in my husband and a couple close friends, so I'm planning on tracking as best I can while away and being right back at it when we return.6 -
@BarneyRubbleMD Great job being accountable to yourself. You got off track, but looks like you stopped before completely derailing and are getting back at it. That is no easy feat in my experience and I'm proud of you!1
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@kbeyer23 I know the FL trip will be an emotional one. You have a great support system. Prayers that your stepmom gets to have her bucket list wishes & that you get to see them. I know this will be a hard trip for you. Don't worry about food, only making some last memories for your stepmom.
@LeighNC Welcome! Glad you are here!
@Nikion901 Love your goal. You will win the war and have the cleanest, most organized house in town. When you're done there, I have a house you can work on next. LOL Just think of all the calories you'd burn. LOL
I'm sort of in a rut, a plateau, I don't know what to call it but it's getting annoying. I'm not doing anything differently yet I gain and lose the same 1/4 - 1/2 lb. It's been several weeks now and it's getting to me. Will just keep plugging away at it though. Here is the final challenge report... Have a great weekend everyone.
Name: Margie
Age: 71
Height: 5' 1 ½”
Highest weight: 295 (Late Aug.2017)
Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018) 278.5
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 271.5
Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 278.25
Jan 12: 273.0
Jan 19: 272.0
Jan 26: 272.5
Feb 2nd: 269.5
Feb 9: 269.75
Feb 16: 269.5
Feb 23: 270.0
Weight -/+ this week: +0.50
Weight -/+ this challenge: -8.25
Total weight lost: 25
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Name: Carol
Age: 37
Height: 5' 9"
Highest weight: 364
Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018) 339
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 329
Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 336.1
Jan 12: 342.2 (it was birthday week)
Jan 19: 338.7
Jan 26: 337.7
Feb 2nd: 338
Feb 9: 341.6
Feb 16: 338
Feb 23: 341.1
Weight -/+ this week: +1.1
Weight -/+ this challenge: +2.1
Total weight lost: 23.9
Bummed I gained but reevaluating and trying a challenge from my trainer to see what happens with no processed carbs. It's just for one week to see what happens since I fluctuate between the same 5-10 pounds.1 -
Here's me:
Winter Games Final Report
Name: Cyndy
Age: 60
Height: 5' 3"
Highest weight: 252
Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018): 208.8
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 190
Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 209.9
Jan 12: 206.6
Jan 19: 206.6
Jan 26: 207.5
Feb 2nd: 208.8
Feb 9: 208.8
Feb 16:206.9
Feb 23: 207.0
Weight -/+ this week: +.1
Weight -/+ this challenge:-2.9
Total weight lost: 45.0
Onto the next challenge. I am really looking forward to it since I now have the opportunity to do more physical activity. I am so grateful that I did not gain a ton of weight during my foot convalescence.
@kbeyer23 I think you will really enjoy the Flylady.net site. It has a ton of great advice from Moms with kids. And Congrats on your 3lb loss!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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