Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

– it seems to work well but my protein is always lacking. It may be time for me to convert from full-fat Greek yogurt to the non-fat so I can get more protein in the form of nuts and seeds, though. Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein, in fact there is more protein in 1/2C of low-fat cottage cheese than one ounce of chicken – a friend of mine loves it and eats it daily, I can’t get past the texture.

nuts and seeds are awesome, i eat some every day if i can. i have to say, i'm a weirdo like your friend though. i love cottage cheese. i eat it with salsa though, not anything sweet.

Tue Share - My new goals for this week are to get more sleep and increase my active time. I am recently purchased a bio-metric wristband by Jawbone called UP. It tracks all your movement, how long you sit idle (how embarassing), your sleep time - deep vs light and you can use it to track food too. I will continue to use MFP!!!!!

But, the UP band will keep a rolling average of your active time and sleep time. I am only avg 6.25 hrs of sleep a night - time to get that UP - LOL. As for my active time, I am avg about 1.5 hours a day - combination of walking and exercise. I would like to get that up to 2 hrs.

John

woah, i think i need one of these. although i have to say that as a person who sits down for work i'm not sure i'd want to see the results of idle sitting :laugh:

@toots--sorry about your hubs--that's so stinky. Don't feel bad about being annoyed with him--you had no way of knowing he was at the beginning stages of this latest illness. We've all had less extreme versions of that happen--I know I've had days when I'm ticked off that my DH is too tired or cranky to do something with me, and then the next day he wakes up with the flu or something. You can't let yourself feel guilty about that.

well, i think it's just that sepsis is so severe and i was just being annoyed haha. but, we are all human beings, i guess. at least, that's the front i give to people...

Toots- Don't feel guilty about your DH being sick you did not know and men can be difficult when sick or not. Be happy that he is on the mend. Those illnesses are so scary for those dealing with them.

haha i think he's kind of the opposite. i couldn't tell the difference from when he was sick with a couple of infections earlier in the week and when he was sick enough to spend a couple of days in the hospital with a disease that kills 80% of the people who get it. he needs to work on being MORE difficult when he's really sick lol

@toots - your blog was just amazing. I don't have words, truthfully.

Did ok at the gym yesterday, then did a little Zumba at home --- tonight, 15 or so of Zumba before dinner... now, if I can get a nice piece of the lottery, I can find a really good Zumba class (can you tell I'm really enjoying the Zumba??)

thanks. writing is my job though, so it better be okay at least or i'm not doing my job. zumba is awesome. if you check around you might be able to find a free or greatly reduced zumba class. they do one at my church.

Today, I stopped in at Off 5th (the Saks 5th Ave outlet) and I immediately found 6 dresses on the size 12 and 14 rack that I liked. In the dressing room, all but 1 fit and 2 were really flattering. I was going to stop there, but I happened upon the fancy, schmancy designer section. Most of the items in this section were, literally, thousands of dollars (and that was on sale!). However, I found a rack of dresses that were all in the $120-$150 range. They were mostly DKNY and Tahari which I know tend to run smaller, so I only picked out size 14s from this rack. All 5 I tried on fit and I loved all of them.

So my NSV is that I left the store with no new dress b/c I couldn't choose between all of the ones I liked, that fit, and were flattering. My next step is to take my older sister shopping with me to help make the decision--she has really good taste and is a pro at telling me when something doesn't look as good as I think it does without making me cry.

that's so awesome! that's quite the NSV!

@john--I've heard the same thing kelley shared about 1g of protein/pound of ideal body weight, and yes, that's way higher than the MFP goal. However, I've changed my MFP macros to 40% carbs/40% protein/30% fat which puts my daily protein goal at 118g. Like you, I struggle to get 80-90g/day, but I just do my best to up it when I can. Replacing rice and pasta with quinoa helps, but that doesn't work with every recipe. Thanks for the cottage cheese tip! I always forget about that as a snack option--I'm going to make sure to buy some next grocery trip. Other good higher protein snacks are hummus and peanut butter (not together :laugh: ).

Just realized that 40 +40 +30 = >100% which isn't possible. Of course I meant 40/30/30 like kelley. Phew--good thing I teach literature rather than math. :laugh:

Well, my Wednesday wish already came true.... I got the job!!! YAY!! I am so incredibly excited. I took a huge risk and by golly, it paid off! :bigsmile:

Sooooo I will make my Wednesday wish that each of you get your wishes. :flowerforyou:

M0wM0w... it's your turn! Your dream job is waiting for you- - go grab it! :drinker:

Well, my Wednesday wish already came true.... I got the job!!! YAY!! I am so incredibly excited. I took a huge risk and by golly, it paid off! :bigsmile:

Oh! I got so excited for you I jumped up and down and started clapping!

My interview was moved to 4:15. I'm sitting here with all my paperwork, chewing my nails, and waiting.

Thanks!!! Quit chewing your nails You got this! You are a strong, independent woman, who will AMAZE them with your beautiful and charming self! Take it like it's yours!

Well, my Wednesday wish already came true.... I got the job!!! YAY!! I am so incredibly excited. I took a huge risk and by golly, it paid off! :bigsmile:

Yay, I am SO excited for you and this new chapter! :flowerforyou:

@Kris~Thinking of you during your interview, you got this!

@Laurie - I love your NSV!! I'm a bit of a clothes *kitten* so when it comes time to really shop I can't wait! I've always been a huge fan of Ann Taylor, but have to find the cheaper versions. I've always leaned toward clean lines aka Audrey Hepburn is so classic. I know school is around the corner, but those kids are lucky to have such a dedicated professional. Plus, I always love see your post about grading papers at Starbucks. It makes me smile for some reason.

@Kelley - Thanks for the info on the protein. Like the rest, I'm always torn where to put my macros. Like Laurie, mine seem to be set around the 40/40/30 as well. As long as I stay close, I don't get too worked up, but do try to get closer on the protein than the carbs. Glad you enjoyed the seminar. It just puts you one step closer to being the champion. You've got this!!!

Susan, I think you are confusing me and laurie, but that's okay; she and I have had our "doppelganger" moments, and I would give anything to be able to scale a rock wall like her!

I was also happy to see you didn't catch my math error on the macros--makes me feel less dumb for making the mistake in the first place.

Ooops. . . I guess because I look up to you guys so much and you all bring such a wealth of knowledge. You, Kelly, Laurie, Robin, Mow - take your pick!! You're ALL awesome and so many others too!!

Vickie- Glad you are enjoying Zumba.

Kris-I second what Susan said about the interview, that is great advice. Good luck and I hope you get the job.:bigsmile: Lift with your legs and not your back. Squats help with lifting heavy objects.

Susan- Great job swimming for 30 minutes I also enjoy a good swim, it is very relaxing. :drinker: Susan no problem mixing us up we all tend to do similar activities.

Karen- That is a great NSV in shopping for dresses. Congratulations on the smaller size and having that many options to choose from plus going into the Saks 5th outlet. My bike is black with pink accents. I will post a picture of it when I pick it up on Friday.

Nicole-Great job with keeping up with the yoga, that is the next thing I need to try. Congratulations on getting the job. Way to go, Whoo-hoo, Happy Dance.:drinker: :flowerforyou:


BJ- I am happy that you are enjoying our thread. Some common abbreviations are NSV (non scale victory), DD (darling daughter), DH (dear husband), bump (Bring up my post) if you are not sure just ask about the alphabet soup of abbreviation.

Holly- Hope you got your wish today and that you get more sleep tonight.

Kelly- The seminar sounded very informative which is great. That was very interesting about the amount of protein we are supposed to eat. That is a lot of protein and I would have trouble meeting that everyday. I spoke to my friend today and I will be planning a trip to TX. We will need to arrange to meet and I will keep you posted on my travel plans.

Kaye- what type of souvenirs are you making?

Robin-It is a small world. You are doing a Great job of adding a new exercise to your routine. You could also try calf raises-you can use a book to stand on the balls of your feet and raise yourself up and down. Just have a place that you can hold to for balance support. A yoga step or a stair also works it just depends on your comfort level- you will feel this exercise in your calf’s and your glut’s (if you have engaged your core muscles.)

Karen- my wish is the same as yours for the next two weeks to go by as slowly as possible. You may want to climb like I do but I want to be able run as far as you and complete those 5K races and obstacles courses.

I wish that the next week and a half goes by slow, since I am not ready to return to work. I am just not ready for the school year to start again.
Second wish is that we could all meet some place and get to meet in person. This group has become a great group of friends that I enjoy “spending” time with even if it is only via the website. :bigsmile:

It is amazing how many of us have things and activities in common. I can say that all of you who have been running inspired me to try it and now I am starting to enjoy it. Now, you are inspiring me to attempt the 5K races. Two months ago, I really disliked running and now I am starting to enjoy it so thank you for your encouragement.

I had a great swim today but it was challenging to complete the .5-mile. I was still recovering from yesterday workout. Tomorrow will be a rest day.

Lauriek70, just saw your post as well - you guys are all awesome! Thanks for your help!

Naceto - oh so many BIG CONGRATS TO YOU :drinker:
Oh - details on the job, please?????

Thanks!! It is for a company that makes software for the insurance industry. My official title will be "Technical Account Manager". I will be working with their larger customers, mostly at the executive level (from what I understand), to connect them with the services they need.... from technical support to upgrades. The really cool thing is that I was in the aerospace industry for 7 years, after being in software for several years before that. Aerospace, to be honest, is not for me. I was making less money, and worked with some very angry people. Going back to software means a more supportive work environment, doing what I love. It is a real life changer for me. I can definitely feel my inner lioness coming out! :bigsmile:

Good luck with the car.... and I am sending prayers for both that and your friend's hubby. My husband had to have surgery for an abscess on his brain, which was scary enough...so I can imagine a portion of what your friend is going through, and pray for her as well.

Laurie- DEFINITELY do the Yoga... it feels awesome. Today was my fourth class, and though it is still challenging, I don't feel nearly as insecure about it as when I started. It helps that I have an amazing instructor, who encourages us at every pose. Speaking of encouraged... nice to hear about the running... all of you runners inspire me. Some day soon, I will be able to join the ranks. :drinker:

M0wM0w- I "ditto" what RobinsEgg said about lifting 50lbs... YOU are amazing with everything you have accomplished and overcome. 50 lbs is nothing.

Thanks to EVERYONE for your constant support and encouragement.... as well as the congrats for the job. I am truly blessed to have found this group. :flowerforyou:

@nicole--so happy you got the job--that sounds like a great change for you!! :flowerforyou:

@robin--sorry to hear your car troubles are ongoing. :grumble: I hope it holds up for you these next couple of weeks while you are there for your friends.

@bj--THAT is a great NSV!!! :drinker:

@laurie--you are well on your way to running as far as me! I love your second wish--I also would love to meet everyone of you guys. You know how cruise lines offer those themed cruises? I've often thought it would be genius for them to do an "MFP Cruise." It could be for MFP users and could feature healthy food and drink options along with lots of fitness related activities. Then we could all book at the same time and meet each other. I guess we could all hang out in our pajamas to fulfill robin's vision as well. :laugh:

@kris--ditto what everyone else said. You will be fine lifting the 50 lbs. Go get 'em tomorrow!! :flowerforyou:

AFM--I met some friends for lunch at a really great restaurant called Seasons 52. Every lunch item is under 475 calories. I had a fig and goat cheese flatbread and it was delicious! Of course, I also had a super berry martini and one of their little shot glass desserts, but such is life. :ohwell: I would have been fine with calories if it weren't my rest day, and I really didn't want to change that since my race is tomorrow.

The souveniers that we made are nice. My grandmother was blind. In a box of things that my mother had saved, I found 2 or 3 hundred cancelled checks that she had signed. Some of them were better than others, but I cut the signatures from the checks, and with lots of help from DD and my sister we made 100 4x6 cards with Grandma's autograph. They are 3 layer with a dark card stock on back, a scallop-cut print in the middle, and a lighter color on top. They have a sale each year to cover the costs incurred in the reunion, and these will be our contribution.
Today I received very disturbing news that my 18-year-old nephew has a massive blood clot in his leg. It has completely blocked the circulation in his leg. They put in a sieve to keep clots from getting to his heart and lungs, and have put some kind of drip-line into the back of his leg to dissolve the clot as quickly as possible. There is no apparent reason for the clot. He obviously has the blood clotting factor that is in the family. He will be in intensive care for awhile.
Congratulations on the new job! And good luck on the job interview.
Have a great evening. Kaye

Wednesday Wish: My dear friend battling colon/liver/lung cancer will miraculously be healed and go into remission. My heart is breaking for some of my closest friends.

prayers for them. so many sick people right now. i don't even mean my family. i just know so many people with family and friends battling horrible illnesses.

Well, my Wednesday wish already came true.... I got the job!!! YAY!! I am so incredibly excited. I took a huge risk and by golly, it paid off! :bigsmile:

woot

Ok, preliminary phone interview done. They want to meet in person for a real interview tomorrow evening. She said they'd make their decision by Friday.

one round down, one to go!

Have to tell you all - my 9 year old got excited today because he went to hug me around the waist and "his hands touched". I have been a little frustrated the last few weeks, so this really made my day that he is seeing my progress.

that's a fab NSV!

This is the friend who's husband had the brain tumor that is not malignant but is huge and is wrapped around his optic nerve. He is going into the hospital on monday and they are going to operate to stop the blood flow to the tumor. Risky. THen on Thursday 3 surgeons are going to take 8 or more hours to take as much of the brain tumor as they can and spare the eye - risky again.

prayers for them too. sigh. seriously, the world is heavy with illness right now. i have a dear friend whose husband had surgery on a brain tumor last tuesday. he's still the hospital. they had hoped he'd be released tomorrow but he still can't walk right so he'll need PT before he can be released. his is cancerous though so even when he's out he'll be on to radiation. i'll be thinking of your friend and crossing fingers all goes well.

Today I received very disturbing news that my 18-year-old nephew has a massive blood clot in his leg. It has completely blocked the circulation in his leg. They put in a sieve to keep clots from getting to his heart and lungs, and have put some kind of drip-line into the back of his leg to dissolve the clot as quickly as possible. There is no apparent reason for the clot. He obviously has the blood clotting factor that is in the family. He will be in intensive care for awhile.

yikes! i've spent entirely too much time in the ICU lately, but i know they do great things. he's in good hands. prayers for your family that he recovers quickly and is back on his feet in no time.

@BJ~What a great NSV!

@Nicole~The job sounds great, I’m so happy for you!

@Robin~I’m so sorry for your continued car issues, I hope that it lasts and they get it figured out soon. Keeping your friends in my thoughts and prayers.

@Katrena~I’m sorry for your sleep issues, I have insomnia so can relate. I actually take a rx sleep aid and melatonin, it seems to be the right combo. Now if only someone could convince Zoe to stop biting my toes at 2am because she wants attention! :laugh: Have you talked to your doctor about the GERD or tried Prilosec? You may need to be on medication, prolonged GERD can actually erode your esophagus so you may want to talk with your doctor. I hope you find relief for both soon.

@Karen~An MFP cruise sounds fabulous, maybe we need to suggest it! There is a Seasons 52 here, but I’ve never been – your lunch sounded delish!

@Kaye~Sorry to hear about your nephew, prayers that he has a speedy recovery.

@Toots~I agree, there seems to be entirely too much serious illness and cancer in the world right now. A very good friend of mine is battling a stage 3 cancer diagnosis, had surgery a few weeks ago and was in the hospital with complications over the weekend. She’s home now but starts chemo next week.

Funny story about running. The weight loss coach asked my trainer yesterday why I run (she saw me doing drills and as a trainer hates to run I guess). She figured it would bother my joints, etc. He told her “it does, but she’s a runner. Did you ever try and stop a runner from running when it’s what they love to do?” He brags on me quite a bit, but I like it when he stands up for me too.

AFM~I feel like it’s been a really good week, I scale hopped this morning and it looks promising for a decent loss this week. I talked to my grandmother last night, she was SO happy to hear from me. I didn’t want to keep her long, but she was really in the mood to talk – love it when we have conversations like that. I’ll see her in a week, she and I cannot wait! She did give me some disturbing news, my cousin visited her a few days ago and she said he was really heavy. When I saw him at Thanksgiving he looked like he had gained 75-100#, well now both my grandmother and uncle are saying he’s doubled that or worse since then. He’s 31 with no goals, he IS working on his associates degree but doesn’t work and lives with his mom. It just breaks my heart that he doesn’t want more out of life and doesn’t love himself enough to get healthy. He was in the Army and was in terrific shape then, it’s just a shame.

In a few days it will be a year since I started posting on this thread and I, too, am so grateful to have found you all. It would be so awesome if we could meet in person some time, great wish Laurie!

Exercise Goals:

Sunday~Training DONE! :bigsmile:
Monday~HIIT on Elliptical DONE! :bigsmile:
Tuesday~Short workout of running drills & seminar at Gym DONE! :bigsmile:
Wednesday~Training DONE! :bigsmile:
Thursday~Lighter workout on Arc Trainer
Friday~Much needed rest day!
Saturday~HIIT and running drills

Have a fab day!

Are you accepting new people to this thread? I would love to join in.

HI all! Back from vacation and in the whirl wind that is two weeks before school starts (less than that now, AHHH). I have a lot of catching up to do but first I need to vent.
I gained 7 pounds on vacation. I know I ate horribly but I kept active too. and considering how slowly the weight has been coming off all summer. I may be back to the previous weight by Dec. UGH. I go to my Dr next week so I am going to talk to her about it. I kinda wonder about my thyroid.
I've been tracking food intake all summer (excluding a week in Minnesota and a week in Michigan), have been exercising regularly and barely 5 pounds lost. This is irritating.