Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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I've been lurking but not posting the past week or so. I did NOT handle the holiday well. I ate....a lot..... and today is the first day in about a week that I feel back in control. I think yesterday's shopping trip to Kmart(of all places) jerked a knot in my behind. They had Joe Boxer sleepwear 50% off and I wanted some new sleep pants. The sleep shorts I have are from 80lbs ago and fall off at night when I toss and turn. I picked up size 3X yesterday and when the checkout girl pulled them off the hanger and opened them up I saw how HUGE they were going to be on me. I took them anyway thinking they might shrink when I washed them...they didn't.
Early this morning I returned them for 1X and they fit perfectly. That reminded me how far I have come(from only being able to buy clothes from online super plus size shops) and how I do NOT want to backslide. I did weigh myself this morning and almost burst into tears. I'm up 6lbs since last week. Then I realized TOM is Friday so....... I'll hold out on spazzing until next Sunday/Monday to see just how bad hurricane Thanksgiving damage actually was.
@Christine - It makes me FURIOUS that your on would speak to you that way! My middle brother is like that with my mom and it drives me crazy. It's one of the things I'm nervous about over Christmas. It's been 6 years since I've witnessed him acting like that and I KNOW I won't be able to hold my tongue now when he starts in on her.
@Spooky - Welcome! This is an amazing group of people!
I'm Kris. I'm 39 and divorced. I have two fuzzy feline furkids who rule my life completely. I had a stroke in March and that was the catalyst for my weight loss. It was caused by uncontrolled hypertension. The first chunk of weight came off so fast and easy that now I'm struggling with what is actually average weight loss. It's time for me to regroup and be happy with how far I've come and learn to be happy with 1 or 1.5 lb loss per week. It's enough because it HAS to be enough.0 -
I love Sunday Share. You are amazing women! Kris, thanks for sharing your weight-loss history. I started this journey at the end of September and am still losing really fast. I know that reality is going to hit one of these days, and I will have to be happy with a slower loss.
For the newbies, I am 68 years old, married to my companion for over 47 years, mother of 7, grandmother of almost 14. My life pretty much centers around my family. They are a lot of help and support for me. I am less than 6 weeks out from total knee replacement, and am healing quickly. I'm much more mobile than I was before the surgery. I take quite a few meds, but over-all, I'm in pretty good health.
I found this group almost immediately upon joining MFP, and I'm so glad that I did. It really keeps me going.
Have a great Sunday. I'm off to church. Kaye0 -
For those of you with colds or are just feeling under the weather, I just found this detoxifying bath on Pinterest. Maybe one of you wants to try it and report back?
"The last few weeks it seems everyone has been hit with the horrible late-winter cold from hell: wheezing cough, runny nose and an aching body. After giving up on cough drops and sinus meds, I (the author, not Robin) emailed my aunt, who is the director of Healing Hands Wellness Group. She insisted I try this simple DIY detox bath, and man was it effective:
1. Run a hot bath. It opens pores and prepares body for cleansing.
2. Add three pints of hydrogen peroxide (3%). This oxygenates the body and helps purge toxins. It’s also antibacterial and antiviral.
3. Add two ounces of ground ginger, a natural anti-inflammatory that increases blood circulation and helps promote the elimination of toxins through sweat.
4. Soak for about 30 minutes.
5. Drink lots of water; You need to replenish what’s being pulled out of your system.
Within 5 minutes of soaking in the tub, my body (the author of the article, not Robin) felt like it had turned into a faucet. Sweat started pouring down my face and out of every pore. Afterward, I drank two large glasses of water and crawled into bed. I slept like a baby that night, and to my surprise, woke up feeling more energetic and less achy than the day before. Miraculous! I only need that one soak to feel vastly better, but my aunt suggests repeating the bath for up to three days if symptons persist."
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@christine--congrats on nearing the halfway point--you will get there before you know it! :flowerforyou:
@kris--glad you are back in control--don't be too hard on yourself--we all handle holiday eating differently. I know last year I was really nervous and managed to lose 6 or 8 lbs between Thanksgiving and New Year's, by being "good" between the special meals. However, I did allow myself to indulge on the holidays themselves. I'm more worried this year b/c my weight loss has slowed to sloth-like speed. My focus this holiday season is to maintain my current weight--if I post a loss, it will be a bonus for me.
@kelley--I know! This little break went by way too quickly, mainly b/c I've had so much work to do. I also am counting the days until Winter Break when I should have some true down-time to focus on me.
@robin--thanks for the bath "recipe"--I'm not really a "bath person," but I'll keep it in mind if I don't shake this cold soon. Yes, donating blood makes me super-tired (it's about the only time I truly nap other than when I'm ill). I think I should be good to go on Thursday which is when I rescheduled for.
I took gunner for a nice walk and am only 8 papers away from being done with grading for the weekend, so I may have time to take him for another before it gets dark. I will for sure do my core work tonight as well.
Need to set up my exercise plan for the week--otherwise I just won't do it.
Mon--walk gunner + gym (weight machines and bike or stairmaster)
Tues--run outside w/ gunner
Wed--rest day (have a mtg after work and then dinner plans w/ friends)
Thurs--walk gunner (giving blood)
Fri--walk gunner + core work
Sat--run outside w/ gunner
Sun--walk gunner + gym (weight machines and bike or stairmaster)
We'll see how those weekend plans pan out. I have plans both days, so a lot will depend upon my sleep patterns and how much grading I have.Sunday should be fine, but Saturday may not happen due to an obligation right smack dab in the middle of the day.0 -
Sunday share---61 y/o divorced female. I live in Central Iowa in a 2-story home in the suburbs. I'm currently without a fur baby but am hoping someday to get a dog once again. I adore dogs and have had one most of my life. I've got a handful of medical issues including fibromyalgia, osteoarthristis, and celiac sprue to name a few. I've been looking after my dad, his financial affairs, his acreage, the family farm, his doctor's appointments, medications, etc., etc. since mid-2008.
I refused to weigh myself for years but I knew I was truly gigantic as I'd been buying larger and larger clothing. I'd guess I gained 25 - 30 lbs. a year since my dad's stroke.
I have lots of reasons to try, and I mean try as hard as I can, to succeed. Better health is at the top of the list.
Lots of folks here have had tremendous success and I admire the work they've done. The posts are inspiring, comforting, sometimes funny and help me to keep on going.
Lin
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@skinnyjeans I chuckle each time you talk about how many papers you have to grade. My daughter has an English degree and taught for a few years when she first graduated. Five years ago she had the opportunity to become a librarian at the middle school and snapped it up. She says she has the best of both worlds now. She can guide kids in their reading, help them with research, and not have to grade papers. She directs the AR reading program for the school, teaches an exploratory literature class for 7th graders, a library skills class to 6th graders, has a homeroom, and is advisor for the Jr. National Honor Society. Not much grass grows under her feet, but she loves not grading papers. Good luck. Kaye0
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Sunday Share: I'm a 44-year old single mom to an amazing 10 year old son. We just moved 7 months ago from Atlanta to Las Vegas so I could start a new job after 12 years with my old company. So far so good!! I've battled my weight for years. Very athletic in high school, but always a big girl. College was the same, but the weight kept creeping up. Before I knew it, I was over 300 lbs for a very long time. January 2012 I was 325, lost 25 lbs fast with Medifast, made the 2,000 mile move and gained back 16 lbs, stayed at 309 for months and this is where I started with MFP.
I don't know if it was the move, gentle push from my new doctor or what, but I finally decided to take control. I met with the nutritionist at work and she told me about MFP (I had never heard about it - no joke)!! Well, the very next day I joined MFP and here I am 115 days later. I just got my e-mail for tracking 115 days in a row - Woo Hoo!! I'm down 37 lbs. This long holiday weekend was not good and really showed me where I struggle - at home. When I'm at work and staying busy, I eat and exercise just like I'm supposed too. BUT, give me a little free time and the TV, the eating is out of control. I'm glad tomorrow is Monday and I'm back on my normal schedule.
I've found such great support and found friends on this site. I look forward to their posts every day. One I met on this thread, Smoky, posted the following 10 daily reminders. I'm going to put this everywhere (work cube, bathroom mirror, fridge, etc. . .) I need to read this every single day.
1. Star now by recommitting today
2. Drink water like it's your job
3. Plan each meal
4. Eat!!! Don't make up for overeating by not eating
5. Revisit your food journal and repeat a good week
6. Remind yourself how far you've come
7. Move!!! Get your sweat on
8. Don't let a bad day turn into a bad week turn into a bad month
9. Vegetables and fruits are your friends
10. Repeat this tomorrow
Make it a GREAT week!!!!!!
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I am 42 years old single female who has never been married. I started this process in June 2010 but really didn't focus on this journey until 2011. I lost 67 pounds my first year but have maintained for the past year. My highest weight was 268 pounds and now I am under 200. Ideally, I would like to reach 188 pounds which is the lowest weight I can remember and that was from 8th grade. I am still not sure how much I want to lose at this time as it is now about getting healthy and fit.
Exercise Goals:
Sunday- Walk the track
Monday- Trainer weight trainer
Tuesday- Rest day
Wednesday-Gym
Thursday- Gym
Friday- Rock climbing
Saturday- Rest- Jingle Bell hayride will be outside most of the day.
This week's vacation has been too short and I was extremely busy. Monday is back to teaching, grading science fair projects and other papers. I teach 7/8 grade science.
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Whew, its been a whirlwind. When it rains it pours. First, the ice dispenser on my fridge quit dispensing ice - was able to fix this on my own though. Then today the disposal on my sink got all clogged - this I can't fix (tried, but failed) so will call a repairman in the morning. Luckily I can use the other half of the sink to get pots from dinner washed. Had personal training session, trainer rolled out my IT bands (they are super tight) so now I am a walking bruise! Oy! :grumble:
Sunday Share~For the newbies, I'm Kelley, 44, single with a 17-year old high maintenance furbaby. She is my everything though, so she's worth it. I'm an accountant by day and go to school part-time at night finishing my BS in accounting - four classes left! I started this weight loss journey with Weight Watchers several years ago, where I lost 75#. Eventually it quit working for me, not sure why but the new program just didn't work the same. I had been using both WW and MFP to track my food for awhile and switched over to just using MFP in June - I've lost nearly another 25# since then. I also work out with a personal trainer at my gym twice a week, he really helps to keep me motivated and constantly challenges me - costing me a small fortune, but its worth it.
I'm sure MFP will yell at me later, with all of today's activities I'm going to have a lot of extra calories left over at the end of the day. Guess I'l l have some almond milk to help some. Had a great day with the Fitbit though - over 11,000 steps and traveled over 5 miles. So a very active day!
@Susan, thanks for posting that - a great reminder for us all.
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Hi everyone happy sunday. I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. Christina I am happy to hear that your sister is doing better and as for your son just walk away from his behavior and remember that you raised him well and now his behvior is on him not you. Thank you Robin for another successful rollover we all appreciate the effort you put forth to keep us all linked together.
Sunday Share: My name is Tammy and I am a forty yr old wife and mother of three. My husband works on a fishing boat in alaska so he goes back and forth all year. My youngest started college this fall so the only one still living at home is my middle daughter who graduates from college in January and will then be looking for her own plpace. I have had lots of big changes this year so decided to go whole hog and joined MFP in August and have last almost 30 pounds. I want to lose the weight for a lot of reasons but mainly for my health. I spent the last few years with an undiagnosed chronic pain condition and now that it is somewhat under control I dont want anything else cropping up that I could have prevented.
Oh FYI my husband is now home and feeling much better. We ar still going to take him to the dr for a physical but it was so good to see him home safe and sound. Thank you again everyone for all the support and well wishes whn I was so worried.0 -
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Hello Everyone,
Have read all your posts. Will be back later to respond
So bumping for now.
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@Kaye -- another three pounds! That's fantastic. Just remember this in the times when things are a bit tougher.
@Karen -- there's a name for that phenomenon -- "London Feet". People don't expect sightseeing to be as hard on the feet as it is. Memo for people visiting London -- bring sensible shoes.
@LMackbethi -- I'm pretty amazed by the exercise. It feels like a totally different sort of person that I'm not. I got dressed today and thought 'ah, this is so clever, it all looks like perfectly ordinary casual clothing but actually it's secret sportswear! So I can do my errands wearing it and then I won't have to change for badminton...'
@Christine -- I didn't have a hangover at all (so I guess I couldn't have drunk that much); in fact I got up yesterday morning and went for my longest run yet. Good luck getting to that half way point!
@Kris -- don't worry too much if you have a gain. You've lost far more than that just in the time I've been around this thread. And 1X trousers is great, isn't it?
@Susan -- I love your ten reminders!
@LaurieK -- Jingle Bell Hayride sounds like a brilliant way to exercise... or rather, it might be rest but I always find that I do lots of walking around at these sorts of events.
Monday check-in -- I have lost a pound! I should be pleased but actually I'm sulky because I had much lower weights in the middle of the week. I think this is the big meal on Saturday just clinging on for a bit. I did that thing where you look back five weeks though -- and I've lost seven pounds since then. I do think that looking back five weeks is a good thing to do if you're feeling a bit discouraged.
Have a brilliant week, everyone!
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Good Monday morning everybody. I hope you all had a very nice holiday and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Well I did it. I turned 31 yesterday. It was depressing but I am feeling a bit better today. I'm just going to take it one day at a time.
I hope you all have a wonderful week!0 -
Happy Monday-
I am so far behind on reading posts. I will get caught up but do not be offended if I do not respond to old posts.
Monday Checkin- Well I never want to host another Turkey day again. 48 hrs up with only 2 hours of sleep is way to much for me. My turkey turned out great and everyone loved it. I however learned that no matter what I do not like turkey. I did try and do black friday for the first time ever. That was a nightmare and ended very abruptly for me when the line was over an hour long in the freezing MN cold /ice.
I got a mile walk in yesterday eventhough it was very cold I forced myself to layer up and walk to the nearest corner store for crystal light.0 -
Hello everyone!
@Alison - I haven't really done much fitness workout lately, but since I've made the decision to come back to MFP that's about to change. Trying to figure out the best starting point. I know I'll be doing some walk/running 5-6 days a week. Like to do some cardio cross training as well. I have a dance game on Xbox I've used in the past and was thinking of getting Zumba too. Maybe bike riding if its not too cold outside. Thanks for the info on C25k plan. I'll definitely check into that. Think I'm going to do the walking everyday for next two weeks, so hopefully I can finish the Reindeer Romp 4k race with no problems.
@Imackbethl - yes, I am planning on doing some 5k & 10k races. Wanted to start out with the River City Grand Prix which is the Reindeer Romp 4k in Dec., Frosbite 5k in Jan. and the Snowman Shuffle 4mile in Feb. hopefully I can do those and work myself up to longer races throughout the year. It's going to be hard work , but I haven't wanted something this bad in so long. I'm determined to do it.
@Christine - congrats on being 5lbs away from half way mark! great job!
Well, I need to get my day started. Going to be a struggle food wise today--it's my birthday so my parents are making me an Italian dinner tonight. My favorite. Here's hoping I have the willpower to enjoy it but not to go overboard.
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Happy Birthday Nzenczak! Hope it was a great day yesterday for you! 31 is just an age, and from my vantage point, you are still quite a youngster with decades and decades before you. Enjoy life!
Happy Birthday to you too Spooky! Enjoy your Italian dinner tonight with your family. Your fitness goals sound splendid. So many races ahead for you for the winter months. I'm impressed. You are going to do just great getting the weight off!0 -
(((HUGS))) that sounds like something my teenager would do but it all hurts the same. Best wishes.Happy Sunday, everyone! (yes, I'm working hard on the positive)
@skinnyjeans - you're right. Not going further overboard really is a NSV. I let my emotional eating self take hold, but I only ate myself to what would be maintenance numbers - I had comfort foods in the house that I could have gone much further overboard on. So, Yay me :happy:
Milage goals - hmm... 16.49 miles this week... rather pathetic IMHO. But I've been chained to the desk A LOT this week at work.
Carb Challenge - over 150 2 days this week - all others, less than 150 :noway: For a carb addict like me, that's freakin' amazing!
Unfortunately, it seems I've been yo-yoing on the same 2 lbs for about a week and a half - very frustrating. Trying everything I can think of to break the plateau, and nothings working. Bah!:grumble:
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I can certainly relate & sympathise with those of you having some family issues of late - it seems that's all I ever have. FYI, I'm 55, and both the son & daughter have flown the coop - but they don't usually like to have a lot to do with the parents. Yesterday, the daughter (who is 30, with unmedicated emotional conditions) decided to scream at me on the phone as to her life was all my fault and I'd completely ruined it (and still am ruining it, apparently, even though she lives in another state).
Needless to say, it sent me a bit off the rails.
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Good Morning.
Happy Birthday Nzenczak and Spooky!0 -
Happy Birthday Nzenczak and Spooky!!!0
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Monday Check In:: I am actually down 2lbs from last Monday. How does that happen after thanksgiving weekend?!?!?! I have no idea but I will take it!
I am working on my plan for this weeks challenge which is::::
Week 4
Nov 26 - Dec 2
3 Cardio Days
1300 Calories
6 Miles (bike - 16 miles)
50 lunges (yes that is 50 for each side lol)
I am going to start C25K again. I bought new running shoes too! I was supposed to get out of bed this morning and do it...but I didn't. 4 days off with no alarm I SOOO didn't want to get out of bed!!!
Thursday I went with my sister to see the final Twilight....it was amazing. Then Friday my husband and I took our daughter to see Wreck it Ralph, also a really really good movie. Saturday night I walked in a Christmas parade with my Mother In Law, and have another one this Friday as well. Sunday my husband, daughter and I went out to eat and then did some shopping, more window shopping than anything lol I did get new shoes Nike Max Run lite 3, they seem to be great so far. And I got 2 Wii games and my daughter got a new DS game. Also got my Christmas tree up on Friday and had one upset little girl Saturday morning because Santa hadn't come....oh boy going to be a long month lol
Either way had busy yet wonderful weekend.
Have a magnificent Monday!!
Tina
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@Spooky and @ Nzenczak. Happy Birthday!
@Christine that is a brest victory nearing the half way mark.
@Susan like your ten step
@to everyone who Sunday share after reading your posts I always learn something new about each of you. Its encouraging that everyone feels safe and willing to be real. That not alone there is always someone who been there or down that helps to know we are not alone. Support one another on this journey.
I am a 52 year old married, 1 daughter who is 19 who has autism. I live in Caldwell, Idaho and we have 1 fur babyyhgI have work ad a teacher's assistant not as a developmental technician. Working with young adults during morning hours and with the after school group in the afternoon. I have been battling being obese most of my adult life.
I have ankles that have just worn down by being so obese and knee issues. Use to have serious heartburt at least every night.
When I start mfp I was over 300. It has been a study loss so exciting but when gal rolled around don 't know why became more of a struggle wanting to eat extra carbs weight is coming off but at slower pace. But the best thing is I am still trying not quitting. I know I didn't become obese over night and it won't. Go overnight. But I am determined to stay the course this group helps do much with that plan.0 -
From me, too. Have a fun day. KayeHappy Birthday Nzenczak and Spooky!!!0 -
monday check in. i have been on this anti-inflammation diet and i had two thanksgivings, one on thurs and one yesterday. both times i stayed on my diet except for pie. the pie eating might have been...excessive. oh well. back on the wagon. it's easier when i don't keep that kind of stuff in my house.0
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happy birthday to all the birthday peeps0
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Monday check in - Slowly getting back on track. After I closed my log last night I pigged out caramel pecan clusters and just didn't bother to log them(Corrected log this morning), I was so angry with myself.....I was at least under maintenance.... I guess that's something.
Today I'm back on m schedule though. I was SUPPOSED to walk to work this morning and I was all set. I had on my hat/coat/gloves and messenger bag...stepped out the door and the blast of 30 degree air hit me and I went back inside (after starting my car to warm it up and melt the ice on it). I just can NOT tolerate the cold like I used too.
I'll replace the walk with yoga tonight.....where it's warm... Supposed to be 8 degrees warmer tomorrow. I'll give it another shot!
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I'm Kris. I'm 39 and divorced. I have two fuzzy feline furkids who rule my life completely. I had a stroke in March and that was the catalyst for my weight loss. It was caused by uncontrolled hypertension. The first chunk of weight came off so fast and easy that now I'm struggling with what is actually average weight loss. It's time for me to regroup and be happy with how far I've come and learn to be happy with 1 or 1.5 lb loss per week. It's enough because it HAS to be enough.
So good to know some of your story Kris. Thanks for sharing.
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Monday... I was all set to get up early today and start a new routine but the snooze button was so tempting, and my dreams were pleasant, and so I didn't get up early as planned. Ironically as I showered I was waking up and wondering why I didn't just get up and get stuff done. Once again regretting not following through with actions to my words. So, that is my goal this week, to not hit the snooze button in the morning and instead make my new routine happen.0
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