Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

CHarlotte - WElcome back!

@ Nicole - Don't write him off JUST yet. He may be OK once he understands just how serious you are and that if he doesn't support you in your goals/dreams then you don't need him. That might shake his tail a bit. If not, then I'm truly sorry.

Tuesday Goals: Get back to staying UNDER my calories. I've upped them for a 1.5 lb/week loss instead of a 2lb/week. I opted for a bit more food and a bit slower loss. I also need to get my butt back in gear.

I kicked it off with a 1.5 mile walk (33 minutes) to the KMart and to the grocery store for a few things. Now I get to eat my lunch, laundry, and tidy the apartment before work begins again tomorrow. Want to pack up my breakfast/lunch/snacks for tomorrow as well so no rushing around in the morning.

I hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL first day of 2013. Mine is sure feeling spiffy so far.

@Liz -- yes, my hubby's gone up 6 pounds, despite not being particularly extravagant over the holidays. The difference is that he's had desserts at restaurants and bigger portions of things at home. Nothing that drastic in individual meals, but in two weeks of rich eating it adds up.
@Kaye -- 48 years since your proposal! How wonderful!
@Karen -- Yay well done on no longer being obese! That's so exciting and such a reward for all of your dedication and persistence.
@Kelley -- Well done for doing 8k, that's brilliant! And 5 miles in an hour! Wow! Your trainer must have really been the business.
@Nicole -- hey, lots of sweet guys are jerks on NYE. Well done for staying off the Rocky Road.
@Charlotte -- welcome back to MFP!
@Kristen -- well done on fitting Starbucks into your day!
@Kris -- I have my calories set on 1lb a week loss. I really think it's one of the things that's made this whole process so easy and agreeable. Along with all the help I get from you guys of course.

Happy 2013 everyone!

Our friends came over and we had a lovely New Year's Eve and obviously I ate and drank far too much in good company. But today I have gone for a long, long run (and oh yes I SWEATED you can be sure) and will not eat back all my exercise calories in sort of compensation. I'm not very hungry though; that will come tomorrow. I've booked in four hours of badminton before the kids go back to school, too.

Tuesday Goals: well, a big 2013 one, which is that I'd like to log 365 days this year. Weight wise, I want to -- not go backwards (minimal goal), lose at least 25 pounds (moderate goal), lose 52 pounds (stretch goal).

Measurements! Cos it's 1st January. Bust 46.25 which is down a tad, waist 45.5 which is the same, hips 50 which is down 2 whole inches. So I guess that running's doing something, right?

Hoping everyone's loving the New Year!

-- Alison

Welcome back Charolette.

Goals to lose 20# this year.

Keeping it a short I have a sinus headache and am tired.

Loving all of the new goals!!

@kelley--congrats on your 8k!! If you keep reading you will see that's one of my upcoming goals.

@laurie--hope your headache goes away--get some rest!

I would like to say I will kick it up a notch exercise-wise, but I know that's not realistic at this time of the school year. Instead, my goal is to stay consistent with daily walks and 2-3 more intense workouts each week. I will also commit to doing my 15 minutes of core work most days that I don't hit the gym or run.

One thing I will do is try to increase the length of my runs. I tend to do just 2-3 miles and then I get bored and switch to the bike or elliptical. However, I really want to run the Cinco de Miler in May, so I need to get to the point where I'm comfortable running 5 miles. I thought about signing up for it last year and then ended up not doing so b/c I just didn't feel ready. Hope to meet this goal in 2013.

Had a fabulous time at the zoo with my sister, bil, and niece. It was cold, but we were fine due to the time spent walking through indoor exhibits. The only time it really felt cold was while walking back to the car. We walked around for about 2 1/2 hours, but I logged it as 90 minutes in order to be conservative. We also stopped for hot chocolate and snacks. I got a soft pretzel with cheese sauce. It was really big, so I didn't eat the whole thing, but I ate most of it and it was yummy! Earlier in the day, I was a good girl at starbucks--skipped the salted caramel mocha and got the mocha light frap instead.

Almost forgot--I'm rooting for NIU to win the Orange Bowl tonight!! I only went there for grad school, but since my undergrad school had no football team (Loyola Chicago), NIU is all I have. Go Huskies!!

I can not explain how you ladies have made me feel by welcoming me back so readily. I was hesitant to come back because I was so embarrassed and depressed about gaining back so much of my weight but I should have known better. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for being who you are. I will be happy to come back on a regular basis and offer you the same kind of encouragentt that you have offered me. Happy New Year. Charlotte

Welcome back to MFP!! I've been on since August and found this wonderful group of people. It always makes me smile to see folks come back and they're welcomed with open arms. This is what friends and support is all about. Love it!!! It sounds like you had quite a hurdle to get over so don't beat yourself up. You're back and that's what matters. I look forward to following your journey in 2013.

2013 Goals: I don't have anything for Tuesday, but looking at 2013.

1) SLEEP - I don't get enough. My goal is to get at least 7 hours each night.
2) Water - I really need to drink more. I will drink water in the AM before I drink a Diet Coke.
3) Commit to some kind of movement every day. Even if it's parking further away, taking more stairs, or anything else I can do to make extra moves.
4) By 12/31/13, I want my e-mail saying I've got over 515 days logging. I'm on 150 days right now. Woo Hoo!!
5) Onederland!! Normally, I try not to focus on the numbers, but I really want to push myself. I'm 85 lbs away, which is an average of 7 lbs per month.

Here's the plan for the week:

1/1 - 30 minute walk w/dog & 15-minute interval on Bowflex (hate that machine) DONE
1/2- Gym AM
1/3 - Gym AM
1/4 - Gym AM
1/5- Walk outside or ride bike
1/6 - Walk outside or ride bike
1/7 - First Trainer session

Let's do it!!!!

Happy New Year to each and every one of you!

I had a pretty tough year last year as far as my weight loss goes.

As you can see I actually updated my weight since the last time I updated it and i have a significant gain. I'm pretty angry at myself for it. But no point in being angry just need to get refocused and I am...completely. I feel the gain in the way my clothes fit and how I feel. I can't have that. It happened so fast too...it's ridiculous.

I set my alarm this morning to get up and start C25K again. I almost hit snooze and went back to sleep but I sat up for a few minutes and realized going back to sleep wont help me and I wanted to do it. So I did. It was hard but felt great. I'm happy I did it.

Here's to a new year and a new me! I have to change the way I think about myself and how I see things. That's a big goal for me is to learn to love myself as I am.

Thank you for all the continued support and motivation from all of you. I will be better supporter and motivator this year!


Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

Tina

One of the goals this month on the thread has to do with experiencing hunger. With that in mind, I wanted to post a few points from "Eat for Health" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. I know many people find him to be out there and his ideas too extreme but I am incorporating as many nutrient dense choices in my life everyday as I can. One thing he talks about is hunger. He separates hunger into toxic hunger and true hunger.

As I read that I felt for most of my life I have experienced toxic hunger rather than true hunger. I'm including a few bullet points on each.

Toxic Hunger

* Headaches

* Weakness, shakiness, and fatigue

* Stomach cramping

* Light-headedness

* Esophageal spasms

* Growling stomach

* Irritability and inabiliity to concentrate

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True Hunger
* A sensation in your throat

* Increased salivation

* A dramatically-heightened taste sensation

With true hunger you are said to feel fine whether you eat, delay eating or skip a meal.

Apparently once you provide your body with nutrient dense food for a period of time your toxic hunger subsides and you're more able to distinguish true hunger and you're rid of the other toxic hunger symptoms.

Something to think about.

Lin