Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Thanks, Miss Robin! You are awesome as always!

Hello All. I am far from new to MFP but life and my excuses have gotten in the way and I have gained back almost half of the 120 lbs I had lost in the first year I was on here.

I am trying to figure/remember what I did way back then (it has been a year and a half since I was at my highest weight loss) and I think one of the biggest things is I need the support of those that are looking to lose big numbers like me.

I would love to add a few people to help.

Here is some background on me. I work full time and I go to college part time. I am a double major in English and History. I am single (but seeing someone I met on here) and I don't have kids. I don't spend tons of time on here but I will be as supportive as I can possibly be. I started on MFP 2/13/11. I have changed accounts since then so my numbers don't show exactly how long I have been on here.

I am currently on day 16 of no soda....soda is my comfort food and when I stress I want to drink gallons of it.

Thanks guys,
Lisa

I am a pretty open book and I will answer most questions.

Hello everyone! My name's Doug and I'm finally coming back and hopefully staying for a while this time. I lost 55+ lbs last year and gained all but 15 lbs since September. Can't believe I let myself get as heavy as I was then lose so much then let myself get so heavy yet again. It's almost like I like being ^&*(ing fat or something. I guess I need to start from scratch.

Hope everyone is having a good day
Doug

A very crazy morning with a meeting that lasted 1 hour instead of 30 minutes. I was afraid that was going to happen. I came extremely close to leaving the curriculum writing project today. I am going to have to fight very hard to stay in this but honestly if I don't then it will not matter to me. The person in charge will drive me crazy for 2 weeks and it will be her way or no way type of deal which means she will waste most of our time talking at us instead of letting us work.

Next step is to bake a cake today, finish a power point presentation, go to the gym and meet up with the person I am house sitting for next month. I really hope my schedule will calm down soon but it just gets busier at times.

I will check in later with more responses.

Wish- that I accomplish everything I need to do today and that Kaye is doing well with her surgery.

@Laurie~I meant to ask, what is the pumpkin cake like? You were asking about frostings/icings yesterday and I was thinking it might be good with a simple glaze using milk/powdered sugar - especially if its a bundt type cake that you just drizzle the icing on.

@Robin~Thanks for the roll-over as usual! I know the movements we make while sleeping depend on the cycle we are in – movements are common in stages 1-2 but don’t happen in stages 3-4 or REM (dream stage). Some people move or twitch a lot and other people don’t move at all. Then there are those that twitch involuntarily, like those with restless leg syndrome, which is not normal. I know I don’t move, I often wake up in the same position I fell asleep in – I think a lot of it has to do with my bed though, I have a Sleep Number bed.
@Karen~My doctor told me a long time ago to sleep on my side to lessen the chances of it happening, I was a back sleeper before. He also said the more stress I’m under I would be more susceptible. I used to have episodes nightly, but they are really seldom now.
@Tina~I wouldn’t worry too much about your weight during 30DS, I’m quite certain you're losing inches. Let the way your clothes are fitting be the guide.
@Doug~Good to “see” you! Are you still running?

@kah68: actually no, i had to quit last September and haven't motivated myself enough or been persistent enough with it to get back into it. I will be walking this week though and will start the c25k program next week at the latest. Thanks for asking

@MyMowMow: bout time right?!? I'll be here again tomorrow too!

Doug

Good afternoon all. I started the day with a surprise -- my husband walking in at 7:29 and saying "aren't you working today?" Yes, yes I am ...I am suppose to be on my computer in the living room at 7:30. Talk about a tornado. Luckily, he got my daughter up and her lunch packed and dropped her off to summer school. Normally he doesn't even get home until 8:30 - 9:00 so... After I got a bit settled, I looked at my phone (aka alarm). It froze at 3:29 AM. Nothing. Had to pull the battery out and kick start it. I feel like I've been "off" all day.

@Kris -- very handy!! I can't wait to be able to buy a house and do things to make it my own. If I had the financial means, I would be a house flipper...love that sort of thing!

@Tina -- I hate planks so Level 2 will definitely push me. BTW -- love the new picture. I was looking at all your pictures (I know, a bit of a stalker :embarassed: but wanted to share that you are VERY photogenic. Didn't see a bad picture at all.

@Robin -- GREAT PRANK!! I'm going to have to remember that and do it on my son in the future!

@Lisa -- soda is a downfall. I had it almost gone and now it's back. That will need to be a new goal of mine!

@Laurie -- my SIL is a kindergarten teacher and she has one of "those" in her group too. Frustrating when people can't compremise.

@Tom -- thanks for your help on the pictures. Now that I've done one, no problem!!!:smokin:

@mommylamb -- hiking would be good and if you look on youtube, you might be able to find some "extra' movements that will give you more of a workout than just walking. But over all, don't stress about it. Enjoy the time with your family, try not to over do it too much and hit it again when you get home.

Well tonight I'm headed to the gym for Aqua Power, catching my son's baseball game and then ending my day with 30DS. I'm going to try to get to bed at a decent hour tonight because I know it's going to be a late one tomorrow.

Kris are you a pinterest fan????

Forgot my Wednesday Wish --- the nice weather actually holds until 9:30 tonight so that we can enjoy the baseball game more. We've been in the high 70's and 80's but by the time the late game happens, it's cold enough that you have to wear a jacket and long pants.