Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

A great big Thanksgiving BUMP.

@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!

-- Alison

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.

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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:

Sunday share -
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.

Hugs to everyone!

(((HUGS))) that sounds like something my teenager would do but it all hurts the same. Best wishes.

Happy Birthday Nzenczak and Spooky!!!

@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.

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.

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!

Happy Birthday Nzenczak and Spooky!

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.