Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Thursday truth: no lie- been sick as a dog yesterday and today. I haven't done crap- haven't even hardly eaten. I blame the weather. I haven't kept up with the thread like I mean to and I've been frustrated. I do have an NSV though! Recently fit into a pair of pants I hadn't been able to wear... AND needed a belt! Go me! lol I'm hoping tomorrow is a better day though.0
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@moonwalkingquee _ congrats on the new house! Are you going to paint every room a different color just because you can?:drinker:
@MyMowMow - I think you are doing a good job planning ahead. People who have never had a weight problem would not understand our need to plan in advance to stay on track. You have done a great job so far and I'm sure you want to keep it that way - so plan away!
@manachris - hope you are feeling better!:flowerforyou:
@raven - good for you about the pants and sorry you are not feeling well
@Robin - my wish for you is that you feel a little better each and every day
I will say a request for healing prayer for all of you that are not feeling well - and a special one for you Toots that it's nothing major
My Wednesday Wish: that we all persevere on each of our journeys and that when we hit a bump in the road that we do the same thing we would if we were on a road trip - just keep going!0 -
Mainly just to save the thread, but yay I finally managed to stay under my calories yesterday, which is the first time in a while.0
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Wishing everyone a healthy, fun day. Those not feeling well I wish you all speedy recoveries, those struggling I wish you better days hang in there
. Those with victories I shout cheers with you. :drinker:
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Keep it up guys you all can do this and meet your goals0
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Hello everyone and welcome newlings! My particular McD's vice is Sausage & Egg McMuffins. If they're made using some evil process, I *just don't want to know*. I've got a cookbook called 'takeaway secret' that teaches you how to make this stuff at home, and I've done them about three times. I can't get the spicing (mostly sage and pepper) quite right though. My family think they're great but I hanker after the originals. NB none of this is clean eating, even if you cook it yourself. Oh well.
@Kaye -- Good luck with those chair exercises!
@Nicole -- ooh roses! That sounds exciting...
@Joe -- wouldn't be for me, but let us know how it goes for you. I'm never sure about the term 'food addict'. I mean, it's not like smoking or alcohol or video games, is it? We do actually need food.
@Kris -- I think it's incredibly sensible to track down menus in advance and take a 'cheat sheet'. A lot of the places I go to don't have calorie counts though. For some stuff it's easy, but for other things I just have to guess. I think if your family are undermining you then you need to be quite strong. Just remember how much better you feel now, and be strong. Ask for small portions so you can clear your plate; grilled chicken's not a salad... and so on.
@walkingqueen -- good luck in your new home! For all the things that are wrong with our house, I love being a home owner, and never having that risk that the landlord will suddenly decide to sell up.
@Toots -- still got my fingers crossed for you.
@Robin -- glad to see you're getting a little better each day.
Right. Thursday truth. The kitchen is now tidy enough that the cleaners have a sporting chance of cleaning it, as is the living room. The study is still a complete tip, not least because it's full of the junk that was in the kitchen and the living room. I'm just trying to do a bit each day. Obesity and hoarding; it's all the same thing, really, isn't it? I had a couple of little victories today; I slung out something that I was going to sling out six months ago, but DH said 'oh, no, don't just put those in the bin; I'll sort them out properly and give them to the people who ought to have them'. Well, he didn't, and they've gone. I don't suppose he'll notice. And I threw out a beloved children's toy (beloved of me, not my kids). It doesn't work now, so isn't really appropriate for the charity shop. I kept going 'well, it still looks nice, even if the electrics have gone, someone might want it'. I have come to my senses. This week, I am going to fill up *both* the recycling bin and the regular bin.
And I forgot to mention that we went to a fun day in our local park on Sunday, and I tried 'Solsnack', which is a sweety salt combination of popcorn, amaranth and sorghum, very yummy. And I did two things for the first time in the 'have a go' area -- I rode a Segway, and I lit a fire using a fire steel.
Have a fantastic day, everyone!
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Truth, I tell lies to others about what I have done or what I have eaten when they are trying to support me by asking me the whats! I think I just don't want to hear it:yawn: . I ask for support and then turn around and feel nagged when they try to do it. So this time, I am not asking for support from my family and friends face to face, they can meet me on this site. I will bear all truth on truth day. Yesterday I fully intended to walk and put in on my exercise post. I got to the gym and ran into a bump and that was the end of the walking.
Truth....I am sick of the excuses, the pain in the mirror, the low self esteem. I am ready to make lifestyle changes that will last me a lifetime not just a moment in time.0 -
Thursdays Truth: I'm nervous about my bike ride that I have planned for September 29 to ride 26 miles. I have been training and getting better, but yesterday it was pretty windy make the ride very hard so I cut it short. I wish I had not done that. I do need to practice in all weather conditions. I will do better next time.
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Thursday truth I am going back to Zumba class tonight after about 3 months of not being able to go . I know that i am going to be so sore tomorrow and i hope that i still remember some of the routines ! I am always on the back row though i like being in the back of the Zumba class !0
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Thursday truth - I wanted to quit during my workout this morning. I was on the evilliptical device, looked at the timer, all I could think then was nobody would know if I just quit, ten more minutes of this seems like an eternity. I didn't quit.
@QBMontana - we've all told some whoppers about food, I know that I really wanted to believe them but knew that it was hokum. My all time favorite fibber, "I don't eat anymore than a regular person." Regular people don't need to eat 3800 calories a day just to remain inactive. This journey is about changing our lifestyles and the way we approach food, exercise, and nutrition. I didn't become a hot mess overnight, and it will be a minute before I get my chit together.
@Alison - I've been known to hang onto crap because I might need it, and I justify it because I re-purpose stuff all the time. I made my spice racks out of old wooden coke cases and drawers from an ancient parts crib, pirate ship night light for the nephew, entertainment stand out of an old side board... The collections add up too quickly though, makes it hard to see the re-purposed joy through the piled up junk. Feelin ya.
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@Joe -- wouldn't be for me, but let us know how it goes for you. I'm never sure about the term 'food addict'. I mean, it's not like smoking or alcohol or video games, is it? We do actually need food.
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I have struggled forever with that Allison and I know this much. Food triggers me like crazy and I simply have no control over my eating and I don't say that lightly. If my "substance" was alcohol; for instance I would be drunk off my *kitten* all the time except in the middle of the night when I am sleeping. I also would be thinking of my next drink as I was in between sips, it's just that simple. I am actually thinking of food as I type this reply. So, for me the only solution is abstinence. I remember someone saying one time in comparing overeaters to AA attendees. I guess in AA they say something like "putting the dog in the cage" in referring to alcohol but our problem is we have to then go and take the dog out for a walk 3 times a day.
I just know that I cannot eat responsibly, if I eat something it starts a chain reaction that I just honestly can't get a lid on. BUT, the weird thing is I am able to get a grip somewhat by doing what I am doing. I simply don't eat except during the window of 5p-9p and I guess I am so big that I truly don't get hungry (maybe just a little but it goes away). I just give myself little pep talks when I get a urge to eat and chug water ALL day long (about 100 ounces). I make sure and have protein at night when I get home and try to make good choices by loading up on veggies and eating them first. So, it is working for me where nothing else has, so far anyway.
I hope to see good results and acheive the goal of having a weight that is manageable. I have 6 kids from age 3 to age 12 and a wife and I want to be able to live to see them grow up and get married, graduate etc. and let's be honest everyone how many 400 pound (or close to it) 80 year olds do you see? So, I really have the desire but oddly enough this is the only solution I have tried that I seem to have the willpower to make work.
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Keep it up guys you all can do this and meet your goals
woah! way to go with your weight loss.Hello everyone and welcome newlings! My particular McD's vice is Sausage & Egg McMuffins. If they're made using some evil process, I *just don't want to know*. I've got a cookbook called 'takeaway secret' that teaches you how to make this stuff at home, and I've done them about three times. I can't get the spicing (mostly sage and pepper) quite right though. My family think they're great but I hanker after the originals. NB none of this is clean eating, even if you cook it yourself. Oh well.
Right. Thursday truth. The kitchen is now tidy enough that the cleaners have a sporting chance of cleaning it, as is the living room.
I love them too and even when you buy them at mcdonald's they aren't the worst option. something like 350 calories. not the best for fat and things but the lesser of other mcdonalds evils. i used to love sausage biscuits. well lol i still do but i don't eat them becuase they're something ridiculous like almost 500 calories. i take my kids to mcdonalds for breakfast every other friday. we've been doing it for years. the kids call it, 'mcdonald's friday' and it's an integral part of their school year tradition, so i haven't tried to change that. but i've spent a lot of time looking at their breakfast menu.
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I am joining this group! i have really enjoyed reading what you have all posted!
Thursday truth- I am scared that I am going to fail at losing weight again. I have yoyoed so many times and never hit my goal. I am afraid that this will be another one of those times. I am really trying to make life changes and be in this for the long haul though.0 -
Hi everyone!
The truth is I’m going to the Pub! I am down to 280lbs. and I need a prize and it will be a shot of the good stuff (Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve) plus Bangers and Mash. The @#$%^&* Girl Scouts are interfering with Friday night because my designated driver must go do some GS stuff. So it is either tonight or Saturday.
I cannot remember who posted if their list making was being prepared or … (Kah68 or BohemianCoast maybe) but I check the nutritional menus for places to eat out all the time. If they do not post the nutritional facts online chances are I will not go there unless they have something unique that I cannot get elsewhere or it was not my choice and mandatory appearance is required. The sad part is almost every place has either way to much sodium, sugar, or fat. I try to avoid eating out, even though it used to be a big part of my life.
Have a great Thursday
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@mnwalkingqueen- YAY congratulations on being a homeowner! I am so happy for you!:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:
@Alison - mmmm mcd's breakfasts... I wonder if I could make a healthy version of the mcgriddle.... those things are crazy good!
@QBMontana- I know how you feel.. I was the same way. I kept my healthy choices a secret from my family at first, until I lost about 15 lbs, because I felt like they didn't think I knew what I was doing. (Not their fault, I am just like that). Once you get in a ways, you will likely gain more confidence in your choices, which makes it easier to forgive yourself for a bad day also... which means that when someone does "call you" on your bad day, it doesn't sting so much. YOU have the choice, and are in control. There is a certain satisfaction when you realize that and set aside what everyone else thinks. You will do great.
@Garetie - Take a deep breath... on the windy days, do you have a gym or a friend with a stationary bike you can practice with?
@Aug - WAY TO STICK IT OUT... what I love about your post... you WANTED to quit, but didn't. It doesn't matter why you didn't quit... what matters is that you stuck to it like a champ. :drinker:
@purpleposies - I hope your foot pain stayed under control. :flowerforyou:
Thursday truth- not weight loss related- :blushing: I think I really like this guy. He is so incredibly sweet and kind hearted. The trouble is that I am not used to that... I am not used to someone calling me beautiful and bringing me flowers for no reason. He said he loves to cook, but isn't sure if he knows any healthy recipes, so I will have to teach him what is healthy. I am having a hard time not freaking out. He DOES want a LTR.. but he said that he knew the moment he met me that he wanted to be with me.... so if that means we are friends or whatever, he will be patient and let me take my time in figuring out what I want. He said he has already waited a few months to just get the chance to know me... sigh hard not to go gaga over that.
ANYWAY - I hope you all have a fabulous Friday Eve, and stay confident in your choices. Today, I choose happiness.... because I can. :happy: Isn't having the power to choose, an amazing thing?
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Thursday Truth - I've realized that I never learned basic coping skills for my emotions as a child. I spent my entire life eating my emotions and for the past 6 months that coping mechanism has been gone. It's no wonder I'm one giant raw emotional nerve right now. I'm not in a funk, I just don't know how to deal with LIFE without junk food. Now I get to learn exactly what I'm really feeling at any given moment and WHY I'm feeling that way.....as a 40 year old woman.....0
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Thursday truth- not weight loss related- :blushing: I think I really like this guy. He is so incredibly sweet and kind hearted. The trouble is that I am not used to that... I am not used to someone calling me beautiful and bringing me flowers for no reason. He said he loves to cook, but isn't sure if he knows any healthy recipes, so I will have to teach him what is healthy. I am having a hard time not freaking out. He DOES want a LTR.. but he said that he knew the moment he met me that he wanted to be with me.... so if that means we are friends or whatever, he will be patient and let me take my time in figuring out what I want. He said he has already waited a few months to just get the chance to know me... sigh hard not to go gaga over that.
ANYWAY - I hope you all have a fabulous Friday Eve, and stay confident in your choices. Today, I choose happiness.... because I can. :happy: Isn't having the power to choose, an amazing thing?
Now drink up! :drinker:
This is great, Nicole! I am so happy things are looking good so far - I hope the spoiling continues! :bigsmile:
Thursday Truth~I'm not sure if I have anything to confess this week. Things are really stressful right now, but I'm trying to make good choices and stick to my workout schedule. There were a couple of days MFP yelled at me for not eating enough, so I need to watch things a little closer - sometimes I get busy and don't eat when I should. I need to do better. I try not to scale hop but did this this morning when I got back from the gym, it looks like I should have a loss this week (fingers crossed that it sticks!).
@Aug~I'm so proud of you for sticking it out with the evilliptical (love the reference, by the way). I sometimes feel the same way - there are just days where my workouts just don't seem to go right, like my energy is low - those are the days I just want to quit, but I don't. Good for you for sticking it out this morning!
@Tom~Enjoy the pub, you deserve it!!! Cheers! :drinker:
@Robin~Hope you are feeling better these days, try not to do too much too quickly!
Have a good day & drink that water! :drinker: :drinker:
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Thursday Truth:
When people give me positive reinforcement, it doesn't motivate me, but when people say something negative, it hits me harder than it should. I wonder all the time about whether or not there's any way to change this around. It only has to do with weight loss and physical appearance, because a critique in any other setting (especially academic) lights a fire underneath me. And yet today, after getting a blow to my self-esteem on Monday, I'm continuing to struggle to not give up. After losing almost a hundred pounds and doing this for almost a year, I still have no idea how to cope with or shake this insecurity that's almost debilitating, that drives me to the edge, and has me teetering there for far too long, with no positive outcome. I'm legitimately afraid every time that it happens that I'm going to fall off and that there will be no climbing back up.0 -
@WalkingQueen: Congrats on the Home Ownership!:flowerforyou:
@Aug: Yeah YOU for NOT quitting:drinker: That's a NSV for SURE!
@RobinsEgg: Hope you are taking it easy & prayers that you heal quickly
@Nicole: There's nothing wrong in LIKING this GUY
Hope it continues to be a "good thing"
AFM: Thursday Truth: I too am scared that I will fail again...
Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be Blessed
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Thursday truth - if I had any illusions about making significant progress I was nuts. I'm back to the real world now and the truth is trying on some clothes at the store today and seeing the person in the mirror reminded me AT BEST this old lady has a very very long fight ahead. This message brought to you by Debbie Downer and Realistic Rachael. Ha.
You won't catch me looking in the mirror again for a while!!!! That is also the truth.
Joe - I think I understand what you're saying. I wish you well.
Aug - way to hang in there.
Tom - glad you're going to the pub----get it outta your system.
Toots - when is your appt?
Robin - hope your days on pain killers are about over and you're able to get back to your swimming.
Christine - medicine working at all yet?
Walkingqueen - I add my congrats to the new house. Whooppee.
Kelley - hope your stressful days are replaced by more peaceful ones. Ignore MFP if it yells at you. It doesn't last long and the voice isn't too big. Ha.
Naceto - enjoy whatever develops with this guy. He sounds pretty darn special..........roses already? Really?
Liz - hope you got some sleep. Sorry you felt sort of defeated by the donut and corn dog. You were within your limits and one day of not great macros doesn't sound like a big problem to me. Hope your ankle is holding up for you with all this walking.
Talk to everyone soon.
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Thursday Truth:
When people give me positive reinforcement, it doesn't motivate me, but when people say something negative, it hits me harder than it should. I wonder all the time about whether or not there's any way to change this around. It only has to do with weight loss and physical appearance, because a critique in any other setting (especially academic) lights a fire underneath me. And yet today, after getting a blow to my self-esteem on Monday, I'm continuing to struggle to not give up. After losing almost a hundred pounds and doing this for almost a year, I still have no idea how to cope with or shake this insecurity that's almost debilitating, that drives me to the edge, and has me teetering there for far too long, with no positive outcome. I'm legitimately afraid every time that it happens that I'm going to fall off and that there will be no climbing back up.
The first thing that jumps out at me when I see your post is "93 pounds lost", then I see this bright and beautiful smile that seems like it could be infectious....
I am the queen of insecurity, and I used to let it keep me locked up tight in my house, with my books and cats. I was to the point where I needed medication to get myself to go out of the house, I was so anxious and insecure. Then I started stretching my self imposed boundaries... a little at a time; nothing too scary. I try to go a new place at least once a month. I started taking classes at the community college. I started eating healthy, and becoming more physically active. Am I still insecure and a little down on myself? YES.. but I am getting better. Be proud of how far you have come, and give yourself credit for it. If that is not enough, then challenge yourself to do something new that will make you proud... keep trying new things, and if they don't build your confidence, then dangit! Try something ELSE! You are beautiful and obviously strong willed and determined, or you wouldn't have kicked 93 pounds to the curb. :drinker: Keep fighting the good fight, because hon, you are worth it! :drinker:0 -
The first thing that jumps out at me when I see your post is "93 pounds lost", then I see this bright and beautiful smile that seems like it could be infectious....
I am the queen of insecurity, and I used to let it keep me locked up tight in my house, with my books and cats. I was to the point where I needed medication to get myself to go out of the house, I was so anxious and insecure. Then I started stretching my self imposed boundaries... a little at a time; nothing too scary. I try to go a new place at least once a month. I started taking classes at the community college. I started eating healthy, and becoming more physically active. Am I still insecure and a little down on myself? YES.. but I am getting better. Be proud of how far you have come, and give yourself credit for it. If that is not enough, then challenge yourself to do something new that will make you proud... keep trying new things, and if they don't build your confidence, then dangit! Try something ELSE! You are beautiful and obviously strong willed and determined, or you wouldn't have kicked 93 pounds to the curb. :drinker: Keep fighting the good fight, because hon, you are worth it! :drinker:
Thanks. I appreciate that. I'm a nursing student, and I work at a hospital, so I have to be upbeat and assertive and secure with myself in most aspects. And I'm usually fairly confident, but... sometimes it feels a bit like an act. I guess I'm just having one of those weeks where I'm not feeling physically good about myself, and it's bleeding over into everything.0 -
Thursday truth: You guys are amazing. Seeing the great successes makes me want to try harder to make this stick. I have lost and gained so many times. I realize that at 68 I don't have a lot of years left to play around with my health. I want to be able to continue to enjoy my grandchildren for a long time.
I did my chair exercises yesterday!
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