Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Susan - thank you for those quotes - Wow!
And I'm missing Kris as well... hope all is good with her.

Wednesday wish - a new boss (or a new job, that would work except that I love my job). Unfortunately, my boss walked in with an extreme dislike of me from day one, and I have yet to figure out why. She is very volatile, and there are days I worry. In truth, I really don't care anymore *why* she doesn't like me - I'd just like her to have a really wonderful life somewhere else (which is much more PC than wishing she were kidnapped by aliens).
.... oh, and these migraines, I could live without them.

Have a great week, folks!

@ Vick - I'm so sorry to read your post. I think many of us have been in your shoes and I know how hard it is to drag yourself out of bed and go to work. What's even worse you really like your job, but this boss is just making it awful. You deserve better! It's so important to keep positive people around you, but when someone is being so volatile it makes it so hard. Plus, I know how much pressure you have on yourself and trying to be the only breadwinner supporting your household right now. You've come so far and lost over 100 lbs. I'm so proud of you!!! Hang in there. BTW, awesome alien comment!!!

@ Laurie - I know you'll be back in the gym very soon and working very hard. Plus, are you climbing Friday night? I know how much you enjoy that. Also, I loved that you were able to share your journey with someone else. You should be so proud of yourself.

@ Karen - I bought the candy yesterday, but left it in the bags. I'm not going to put it in the bowl until the light goes on. I figured the longer I can wait the better. I'm so proud of myself though. We have this beautiful pumpkin glass bowl right at our front entrance. I've past it every single morning for 3 weeks and I think I've only had 2 pieces. It's not been easy, but I'm doing it!!!

I am back!!! I realized (after the fact) that I was not dealing with such hard life issues but a severe bout of PMS. I have a history of the condition and age is NOT my friend in that area!!! LOL!! As with everything, once you break the cycle it is hard to get back with it so logging totally fell by the wayside. I did gain a little but am not worried about taking it off again... work = health. I am worried about getting back with exercise which got set aside partly because of some knee and hip issues. While the hiatus was good for healing, it will NOT be good on conditioning!!! So, today, I logged, and tomorrow I will do 3 miles, either a Leslie DVD or a run/walk depending on the weather!!! I have a 5K on Thanksgiving!!!

Good Morning. Welcome back, Marca. Susan, thanks for the great article. Good stuff there.
Thursday truth: Today will be a wild day for me. I will start early by making some soup in the crockpot so everyone can grab something to eat on their own schedule this evening. Then I will get the wassail (non-alcoholic version) started. The trick-or-treaters don't get that. Its for family. By 2 o'clock I will be making donut dough. The kids will be coming by about 5. Yesterday I vacuumed, cleaned off counters, etc. I sure hope that I haven't forgotten anything. Eating too many donuts usually isn't a problem because I am too busy.
Have a good day. Enjoy Halloween. Onward and downward. Kaye

Happy Halloween!

@Vicki~I’m sorry for the continued work situation, it’s hard when you love your job but your faced with such opposition. I hope things make a turn for the better soon.

@MeisterKidd~If you’ve been taking metformin for a few days and are still nauseated, you should call your doctor. That medication can cause lactic acidosis in certain people, its rare but does occur and can be serious – nausea is a symptom. I don’t want to scare you but there are other oral diabetes medications available, you might ask her if you can try one of the others.

@Laurie~I’m sorry you missed your workout last night, but being able to share your story with someone is a great way to spend an evening. No doubt you’ll hit the gym hard tonight!

@Kaye~Wow, homemade donuts? That sounds like a huge undertaking, bet your house is the favorite in the neighborhood.

@Marca~Welcome back, we’ve all been there. It’s so hard to get back into the swing of things after a hiatus, but you can do it! You have a great plan lined up and getting back into exercise slowly is best – you’ll work your way back up and be ready for that 5k on Thanksgiving!

@Holly~Lay offs and changes in staff are always scary. Where I work they just froze salaries for the next year, we had already been on reduced merit raises for the last couple of years. They talked about cutting staff, so in the grand scheme of things salary freezes weren’t so bad. The economy is not in the best shape so a lot of companies are having to downsize, I’ll keep you in my thoughts that it doesn’t affect you. I’m sorry your boss left, maybe it’s nothing more than she received an opportunity she couldn’t turn down.

@Nettie~I’m so glad to hear that your husband is at least willing to be active with you, that should be good for motivation. Hey, isn’t riding a bike one of those things you never forget? :laugh:

AFM~Did make it back to the gym last night for a session with my trainer, I wasn’t up for intervals so just did some heavy lifting – the workout felt good, just wish my energy had been better. :frown: Then I came home to a bunch of my grandmother’s stuff in my garage, there were several things she wanted me to have – her sewing machine, some bedroom furniture, her glider rocker and a few other things. This forces me to get a “catch-all” bedroom organized.

I guess I’m kind of a Grinch, I don’t typically hand out candy on Halloween. I may buy a bag on the way home today, depending on the time – usually don’t get home until late on Tues/Thurs. I’m not a huge candy eater, unless someone puts Skittles or peanut m&ms on my desk – which happened yesterday, at least they were the fun size and I just ate the Skittles.

Thursday truth- my Thursday truth is really very simple. I don't feel like doing much of anything today Everyone in the house is sick and I'm not feeling well and I really feel like I'm just gonna be muddling through today. Only thing that's really messing me up right now is I can't call out again I don't think and I don't want to get in trouble at work... no matter how legit it is.

I'm so definitely there with you. I'm off work today, but I don't feel like doing much of anything.

My thursday truth--My weight is slowly coming off now. I've lost that initial water weight, and I'm losing between 1 and 3 pounds each week, but as I find myself shrinking, when I look at myself in the mirror, I still see a 300 pound girl. My clothes are loose, and my size 24 pants won't stay up anymore. I just wonder if that feeling will ever go away, or will I always be that 300 pound girl who is self-conscious of her body?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!! Well, I finished October with a loss of 3.7 pounds. I’ll take it!!

@Kaye…mmmm donuts!!! When I was growing up, there was a farmer that gave away a full sized candy bar and a full can of pop. We didn’t get much pop growing up, so that was a big treat. We always tried to plan it so that we got to their house about half way through trick-or-treating.

@Tom…glad you’re alive! Sorry to hear about your back problems.

@Susan…great article with some great points. Thanks for sharing!

@meister…sorry about the medication. Hopefully your body will adjust soon and you’ll feel better.

@Vicki…bosses can make or break a job. I’ve actually been pretty lucky with my direct reports, but we had co-managers in my old position that the one seemed to have it out for me (she didn’t like that I actually would voice an opinion that was opposite of her :mad: – she had surrounded herself with “yes ma’am” leaders but she didn’t have control of me). I still have to deal with her from time to time, but since I’m not in her area anymore, she seems to like me now.

@Laurie…hope you have a great workout today. Sounds like a great visit with your acquaintance.

@destiny…don’t hold off your happiness because of a dress. You have found someone that loves you for who you are…don’t sell yourself short. You are beautiful and our size should not define us. Enjoy your day and be surrounded by the people that love you no matter what.

@TOPS…It’s amazing how easy it is to get out of a groove isn’t it? I know you’ll be able to find your mo-jo again and kick some butt!! :bigsmile:

@Nettie…your story about the bike made me laugh, but made me nervous as well. Haven’t ridden the bike in years and I keep thinking about getting on it, but it hasn’t happened yet.

@Alupinsk…You are having more success than I am, but my thought is that at the rate that you are taking it off, your body is ahead of your brain. I think you should take some pictures and look at them a bit every day to really see where you were and where you are now…I think it’ll eventually sink in.

AFM…I live in an apartment building and don’t get many trick or treaters (granted, usually the kids and I are out trick or treating, so maybe they come by and I’m just not there), so we don’t buy much candy if I get a say in it. Of course, my husband usually sneaks 1-2 bags in on a monthly basis. Luckily, he likes chocolate and for the most part, I can give or take that. Michael is taking Emma out this year and I’m going to work out. We’re hoping the gym is a little deserted tonight and we can get on the squat rack right away.

Also trying to make people see that ND isn't totally stupid, mean people. Did you hear about the lady that is going to hand out "your child is too fat so I didn't give them candy" letters? She's from the Fargo area and she has decided that she gets to determine if a child should have extra sugar or not. How terrible does that make the child feel???? Kids get picked on (for all types of reasons by other kids --- do we really need adults to start teasing kids now too? This is how self esteem/body issues start people!!!! (boy, she can get my blood boiling!!! :explode: ) And, like I told my boss...it's cold in ND at Halloween time. Most kids will have winter jackets on underneath their costumes...they all will look "chubby" I'm pretty sure she's getting egged tonight.:laugh:

Thursday Truth: I’m trying to be patient with my new calorie level with the stronglifts, but I want more loss. It’s only been 4 weeks and I have lost 3.7 pounds. And I know you should give yourself 6 weeks to adjust to the new routine/calorie etc, but….

Monday…Water Aerobics (DONE)
Tuesday…Weights (DONE)
Wednesday…rest (I might actually go for a walk during Emma’s swimming lessons…we’ll see)( NOPE JUST RESTED)
Thursday…Weights
Friday…Zumba
Saturday…Weights
Sunday…rest

Also trying to make people see that ND isn't totally stupid, mean people. Did you hear about the lady that is going to hand out "your child is too fat so I didn't give them candy" letters? She's from the Fargo area and she has decided that she gets to determine if a child should have extra sugar or not. How terrible does that make the child feel???? Kids get picked on (for all types of reasons by other kids --- do we really need adults to start teasing kids now too? This is how self esteem/body issues start people!!!! (boy, she can get my blood boiling!!! :explode: ) And, like I told my boss...it's cold in ND at Halloween time. Most kids will have winter jackets on underneath their costumes...they all will look "chubby" I'm pretty sure she's getting egged tonight.:laugh:

Thursday Truth: I’m trying to be patient with my new calorie level with the stronglifts, but I want more loss. It’s only been 4 weeks and I have lost 3.7 pounds. And I know you should give yourself 6 weeks to adjust to the new routine/calorie etc, but….

Monday…Water Aerobics (DONE)
Tuesday…Weights (DONE)
Wednesday…rest (I might actually go for a walk during Emma’s swimming lessons…we’ll see)( NOPE JUST RESTED)
Thursday…Weights
Friday…Zumba
Saturday…Weights
Sunday…rest
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you inspire me, please know that! and congrats to you on your loss for the month!!!! i'm with you, i want to see more

also, i was thinking ... i bet that lady gets egged on halloween, guess i wasn't only one to think it :grumble:

I'm so definitely there with you. I'm off work today, but I don't feel like doing much of anything.

My thursday truth--My weight is slowly coming off now. I've lost that initial water weight, and I'm losing between 1 and 3 pounds each week, but as I find myself shrinking, when I look at myself in the mirror, I still see a 300 pound girl. My clothes are loose, and my size 24 pants won't stay up anymore. I just wonder if that feeling will ever go away, or will I always be that 300 pound girl who is self-conscious of her body?

I know how you feel. Friends and family kept telling me I looked great and they could tell I'd lost a lot of weight. I'd smile and say "Thanks", but be thinking "What in the heck are they talking about?". I just couldn't see it. Until...... I bought some new clothes. The first time I wore jeans my new smaller size and a fairly form fitting shirt, I passed a mirror and the light bulb went on. Finally I could see what others had been saying.

Of course, I still have a LONG way to go, but I do see the progress and that gives me motivation to continue the fight.

Thursday Truth - I'm scared to death that the weight loss will slow down dramatically and I won't have the patience to stay the course when it does. This is the curse of highly goal oriented people. It's all good when things are going our way and we can measure the progress..... not so much when it's not. I just hope I won't hit that point until I get to 195. At that weight I'll be 2/3rds to my goal and for some reason I'm mentally prepared for the last third (50 lbs) to be a slow and painful fight. I just don't know if I can deal if it happens sooner......

@sjacobs~when I do personals I usually have MFP up and another program up to type my responses and then cut & paste, it seems easier that way. I also do most during the week, it’s easier at work somehow – I’m usually on the go in the evenings and on the weekend so it’s hard for me to post very much. I try but time isn't always on my side. :frown:

@Tracey~I saw that on the news, hope she has plenty of cleaning supplies to clean her house and that it doesn’t rain when they decided to toilet paper her trees!

@Alupinsk~I think body image is one of the most difficult things to overcome. Making sure you are wearing clothes that fit definitely makes it easier, but as women we will always be self-conscious to some extent. It’s funny, I go shopping and immediately reach for those bigger sizes – I sometimes forget how far I’ve come and that I’m in much smaller clothes now. I even went into a plus size store a few weeks ago and while in there realized I can’t shop there anymore because everything is too big – it’s an awesome feeling but sometimes hard to remember. Remember that this is a journey, just as you're finding your new body you need to take your mind on the journey as well – I think this is one of the most important reasons to reward yourself from time to time.

@Lives2Travel~I can say from experience, as can many here, that weight loss does slow down and it should. Your body needs to catch up and its best for long-term weight loss and overall body composition to lose it slowly. It can get frustrating, this is when you take measurements because while you might not be losing pounds I guarantee you’re losing inches. I’ve hit a lot of plateaus along the way, they make me want to scream but I know if I’m patient eventually that scale will give in – each and every time I haven’t lost pounds for weeks I’ve lost inches, my body fat % has lowered, and I’ve increased my muscle mass. IMO that is a greater measurement of health than that number on the scale. So when you get there, just remind yourself its temporary – you can do this!

Thursday Truth: Life is good. I really don't have anything earth shattering or something to get off my chest. Everything is just moving along. Cyrus is pushing my buttons a little, but it's what our kids do. Drive us nuts!! I know it's the age and I'm just trying to go with the flow. There's no sense getting all worked up about it. I get too stressed, which pushes me for comfort and that equals food. I'm not going to let that happen. I just need to deal with him and his emotions. I am working from home today since I've got one of those crazy 4-hour windows for dishwasher repair. The good thing is I've also been switching out laundry, first floor is cleaned and only have the upstairs to go. Just thought I would take a little break and jump on. Hope everyone has a great evening whether your handing out candy, in for a quiet evening, grading papers, or swinging from the chandeliers. Enjoy it!!!

Pretty good FitBit results from last week. Universal and Disney helped. Definitely need to try to get a "little" more sleep. It never seems to be enough.

TOTAL STEPS - 79,558
DAILY AVERAGE - 11,365 steps
BEST DAY - 16,107 steps

TOTAL DISTANCE - 34.96 miles
DAILY AVERAGE - 4.99 miles
BEST DAY - 7.04 miles

TOTAL FLOORS CLIMBED - 56
DAILY AVERAGE - 8 floors
BEST DAY - 14 floors

TOTAL CALS BURNED - 21,202
DAILY AVERAGE - 3,029 cals
BEST DAY - 3,476 cals

AVG SLEEP DURATION
6 hrs 16 min

Thursday truth... I wish today could just be relaxed instead of hectic!!! I need to, get the car inspected, drive 30 miles to the license bureau, make homemade caramel for treats, go to TOPS, go to Mass, cook supper.....

And after I forgot to post this I got the caramels made and 1/2 wrapped, there was NO line to get the car inspected OR licensed, Italian sausage artichoke soup is made and smells WONDERFUL!!! And now I am relaxing for a bit!!! Should be Wednesday wish day instead of Thursday truth!!!

You all are fantastic. Actually took pictures today to look at side by side. hopefully my mind will catch up soon.

Hi, I'm new this thread. I have viewed the thread for a couple of days now but wasn't sure what to say. So, my name is Michelle. I was diagnosed as a diabetic and take insulin, Since then I have lost 40lbs, and 21 or 22 since joining my fitness pal. Although I haven't used my fitness pal on a regular basis until the last two weeks. I have another 100lbs to go. Basically, I am so out of shape my goals is to exercise 15 minutes a day. I have been making small weight loss goals. Currently I am 271 and my next goal is 260.
Anyway, hello everyone!

Hey Michelle!! Welcome to the best group on MFP (my opinion). This is the only group I follow and I've made some wonderful supportive friends. If you go to the first page, Robin has a little introduction. Each day we have a starting point like today is "Thursday Truth". Some of us use it and some don't. Just post whatever you're feeling, but try to check in daily for the support. The thread can move very fast during the week, but pretty slow on the weekends. Some people are great with posting personals and others not so much. I fall in the middle. Good job losing the 40 lbs!!! Baby steps are so important. I think small goals are so important. We're pretty close. I'm 276 right now (started at 325). My next goal is 265 because that will be my lowest. I was there this time last year, but totally derailed over the holidays last year and just maintained most of 2013. I've kicked my butt and got back under control starting 8/5 and I'm down 24 lbs. Woo Hoo!! We CAN do this!!!!

Welcome to the newlings! :flowerforyou:

@alupinsk--I had a similar experience after losing the 1st 45 lbs or so. Everyone kept telling me how good I looked, and though I knew I was smaller, I just didn't see it. Then one day I was walking into a store and as I approached I saw my reflection in the window. I honestly thought someone else (a much thinner, fitter woman) was walking out. When I realized it was me, it was such a wake-up. I could see the "real" me b/c I didn't know it was me I was seeing. Hang in there and you will have one of those moments! I agree with what others said as well--clothes that actually fit do make a big difference.

@kooky--embrace the change! Oh, and if I haven;t said it already, I LOVE your profile pic!

@marca--welcome back and glad your thursday wish came true! :laugh:

@susan--sounds like you've had a really productive day! :drinker: Oh, and I applaud your ability to pass up the candy dish! :drinker:

@lives2travel--my weight loss slowed right around 200 lbs--Onederland was quite a tease for awhile, but I persevered and made it! Now I'm stalled out again bouncing between 185 and 190--yes, it's frustrating at times, but like kelley said, I know I'm still getting healthier even if I'm not getting lighter.

@robin--thanks for the link! I was glad to see I already do some of the additional isolation work the thread was discussing, as well as a bunch of ab work. I WISH I could do chin ups and dips, but no way, no how! I try every now and then and I'm not even close.

@tracy--my thursday truth could mimic yours except that I've had no net loss for October. :ohwell: Congrats that you are still losing at a decent rate!

@sjacobs--I do my personals by right-clicking on the green "reply" button and then choosing to "open in a new tab." Then I just toggle back and forth between the two screens to backtrack and write personals.

@kelley--glad you made it back into the gym--some nights I don't have the energy for anything but lifting. However, I hate to waste a gym trip, so I usually force myself to at least run a mile. I just tell myself 11 minutes isn't so long.

@nettie--that's awesome that your DH agreed to exercise with you. I would take that over eating healthily any day--especially since my DH isn't overweight.

@kaye--you really must live in a small community--in my Chicago suburb, no one would ever eat a homemade treat even if I had the wherewithall to take on such a task. It's all got to be wrapped treats or their parents would just throw it away.

@holly--have you tried my strategy of imagining gross, germy teenagers fixing those fast-food meals? I worked at a burger joint as a teen, and trust me, we where less than sanitary in our food prep! Maybe that only works for me b/c I'm kind of a germ-a-phobe. :laugh:

@laurie--I didn't have time to go work out before the trick or treat time started, so I am going to log and make up for it on the weekend. I don't usually like to do that, but sometimes it's a necessity. :ohwell:

AFM--I'm trying to avoid the "hard stuff" like snickers, but stick to the milk duds. Those sticky types take longer to eat. It's just about 8 pm, and I still have a ton of candy--my students will be happy tomorrow.

Grading goals:
1. 34/73 AP essays
2. x/55 Junior in-class essays (student teacher will do these)

Exercise goals:
Mon-walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym (lift and HIIT) DONE
Wed--walk gunner DONE + gym (lift and HIIT) NOT DONE
Thurs--walk gunner
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym (lift and HIIT)
Sun--walk gunner + gym (5k)

Exercise & Weight:
Bench press = 65
Dead lift = 65
Squat = 70
Overhead press = 50

Upright row = 40 (kettle bell)
Overhead tricep extension = 25 (dumbbell)
Bicep curl = 15 (dumbbell)
Lat pull down = 100
Tricep pull down = 80