Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Welcome to all the new people I see- so happy to have you join our thread for support. You definitely did a good thing by posting your thoughts. You'll make great friends if you come here daily and read the thread, and posting your good or bad days really helps you stay focused on your goal.

Hi to all the old-timers as well. I'm not going to do personals but I do sympathize with all the people suffering with aches, pains, illnesses and depressions right now. Hope you all improve quickly. And my congratulations go out to those of you who've had a weight loss - what great success - and Kaye- I loved your pictures too! Plus, I feel bad for those kitties and puppies who are suffering this week too. I hope all get better too.

AFM - Well I was admitted to the Hospital Saturday morning with a blood pressure reading of 245/195, severe headache and vomiting - I was on the verge of a stroke. The couldn't get my BP under control until late Sunday, and it wasn't until this morning when all my doctors got together that they decided the cause of the incident was that I was not being given adequate pain medication for my multiple health problems I'm experiencing. The upped my pain pills from 1 pill 2 times a day to 1-2 pills, 4 times a day, which is quite a big difference. I had been pleading with them for some time that my pain control was inadequate, but when you see so many different doctors, there tends to be a lot of mis-communication, and thats what it had boiled down to. My rheumatologist was prescribing the pain meds, and he had never gotten the ENT doctors notes about my tongue pain (or if he did it didn't sink in).
Thank goodness something good came out of this hospitalization. My BP is now 147/76 and I feel so much better. I was so scared at one point I really thought it was the end for me - and I was worried about all of you! I was afraid you'd think I had just abandoned you - and I would never do that. I'll have to show my sister how to access this and post for me next time. I don't have cell phone access to this.

Oh my gosh

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what a fright!!!!! I hope your medical care will now be more coordinated among the doctors from the various disciplines. Long distance hugs and sincere well wishes.

Lin

Back from work - my agency job. My student was in a great mood and did an amazing job today. His oldest sister came home from her internship and was talking to his mom. I was finishing up and was in the room. She turned around and said "Jeanette, I paid you a compliment today." Then explained how she was speaking to someone at the place she is interning at. She told them how she is not fond of the speech therapist :ohwell: but loves the ABA therapist (me)! I was caught off guard and she actually made me blush. It was so sweet of her to let me know that she appreciates all I do for her brother. I am feeling very happy and loved today! :smooched:

Kah - Thanks for the scale info. I was searching for one on Amazon and came across an EatSmart scale. The one I found displays current weight, previous weight then loss/gain since last time on the scale! I am so amazed that scales can do this kind of thing now. What a big difference from my cheap Walmart scale. :laugh:

Kate, Sara and Heather - Welcome. I loved reading your stories. Jump right in and join us. Be sure to check back in regularly as the forum can move quite fast.

p1xyn1xy- Sorry to hear about your husband's emergency surgery. How is he doing now? What you said about the WLS makes sense. When do the new classes begin for you?

Lives2Travel - I feel your frustration. I actually have not had a recorded loss since Christmas. :noway: :grumble: :mad: :explode: I was able to drop those 2-3 pounds Christmas/New Year celebrations brought. I even saw a glimpse of a new lower number on a non weigh in day. Then bam back up to around that Christmas weight. I know it is just TOM at the moment but boy did it irritate me when I saw those numbers again. I think what is stopping me from having an adult tantrum or a pity party for one is I know I am working hard and giving it everything I have. I keep comparing where I am now to where I was when I first started. I also am focusing on all of my NSVs. Granted, I am not as far into my journey as you are so these NSV are popping up quite frequently. Also, the little WTGs and High 5s from my MFP friends every time I complete my diary or log an exercise routine mean the world to me. In all honesty all of these little things is what is keeping me going.

I agree with the advice that Kah gave you. Hang in there. I hope this passes quickly for you!

Susan - Thank you. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

Robin - Oh my goodness, how scary. I am so sorry to hear you went through that. I am glad to hear that you are doing better now. Hopefully things are under control now and no more visits to the hospital for you!

@Robin~How scary, I am so glad you are okay. Sending you virtual hugs! :flowerforyou:

Feel better Robin!!Hopefully, the pain meds will keep your BP under control.

Monday check in-I ate well and did everything right all day- untilll my boys asked for homemade dessert and I had to try it! I made an apple pie and how can I resist a hot apple pie right out of the oven. I tried to make sure I stay within my calories but if I cannot enjoy my life and the foods that are available then really what is the point

back to work 12 hour shift for the next 3 days so here is to hoping I can control my hunger when I get home lol

Robin, I have been missing you. So glad that you are okay now.
Susan, I laughed when you said that you don't walk if it's colder than 60*. My cutoff is 20*. I would never get outside if I used your standard.
This morning I watched the Joy Fit Club on the Today show. One of the two new members was a young woman who lost 185# using MFP. It works. We just have to keep doing it. I checked back in my history today. I registered my low of 175# on November 20. That's quite awhile without a loss. I have had some good losses this week and am almost down to there again. I sure hope that the trend continues.
I got a good walk today. The weather is supposed to be mild this week. Should be able to get in several walks.
Hang on. We'll get there. Onward and downward. Kaye

Hello all!

First off, ROBIN - Oh my gosh! What a scary ordeal. I'm so so glad that things have worked out for the better and you are doing well now. Welcome back, I'm truly happy you are feeling better!

Today I was just NOT feeling the gym. I didn't want to go, and I just wanted to go home and veg out. I couldn't imagine myself going up and doing an intense cardio session, and I was really warring with myself over what to do. When I got home, I talked it out with my hubby, and it came up that we haven't used the pool in a really long time. It sounded good to get in the water, and there was a water aerobic boot camp class that started at 5:30 that we could go to, so that is just what we did! The instructor was different than the one I'm used to, which turned out to be a great thing (not that the other one is bad, but different styles are good sometimes!). It was a really intense class, and I stayed afterward and did some extra water cardio just for good measure. Then I stretched in the hot tub and used the steam room for a while. It was so nice to have a change of pace, just what I needed!

Tomorrow I'm planning on doing take 2 of spin class before I hit circuit class. It should be nice hard workout day that hopefully doesn't include calf cramps!

You guys are doing amazing, I love reading all the successes, and even the struggles because we all go through them. It's so encouraging to see everyone pressing on! Keep up the great work! I'll find time for more personals again soon

Goodnight!

Lauren

Well, between finishing up some laundry and grading my AP analysis activities, I didn't get in any exercise. Plus, I indulged in a cocktail, so I'm right at maintenance for the day. :blushing: I'm not going to stress about it. I will try to make it up throughout the rest of the week.

Grading goals:
1. 2/72 AP essays
2. 70/72 AP journals
3. write rec letter DONE
4. x/52 Scarlet Letter annotations
5. 16/16 AP analysis activities DONE
6. x/52 JRP journals

Exercise goals:
Mon--none
Tues--none (meeting)
Wed--gym (lift and HIIT)
Thurs--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Sun--spa day in Lake Geneva so perhaps some swimming

Exercise & Weight:
Bench press = 85
Dead lift = 90
Squat = 90
Overhead press = 55
Upright row = 60

Overhead tricep extension = 25 (dumbbell)
Bicep curl = 15 (dumbbell)
Lat pull down = 100
Tricep pull down = 90

Ellen- Glad to hear you are ok! Hope the pain meds help you out.:flowerforyou:

“A waist is a terrible thing to mind.” ~Tom Wilson


Tom

Tuesday Goals:
I am finishing up my last week in this phase come Monday I move onto a new phase. I am pretty excited about it and am feeling fabulous! My plan is to do the last phase (3 weeks) then Gilad's maintenance plan (3 weeks). That will take me right into March. During this time I will be working on moving from 5-8 lb weights to 8 - 10 lbs.

Of course since I am approaching the end of my plan I am already starting to think about what is next. I have decided that I am going to give running a try and start out with the C25K program. I downloaded it yesterday to my phone! I have not narrowed it down to what workouts I will be doing on non C25K days yet. I have a lot of options to choose from. Ideally I would like to keep up with lifting my weights and doing my squats/lunges. I love how my muscles feel underneath my "fluffy layer" and want to keep that up. I will make that decision once my new Firm dvds arrive and I have a chance to check them out.

WARNING: A Nettie rant coming...

Yesterday was just a day of MFP disbelief for me. I tend to stay away from posting in the forums (except for this one) but often lurk them. Yesterday morning, I posted my topic on running tips to help me get my plan in motion. So many people were extremely helpful and gave me some great tips. I am so grateful for all the advice.

But then the advice started to go a bit south...

One person implied that I was not committed to my health and wouldn't stick with it because I am not putting away money each month so I can join a gym or buy a treadmill. :noway: Just because I have other expenses and cannot afford a gym membership and expensive equipment at the moment does not equate to I am not committed. :noway: There is nothing wrong with working out at home and utilizing things in your natural environment if that is what works for you. It IS what works for me and I am sticking with it. That is all that matters. All that did was make me work harder than before during my workout. I ended up burning 500 cal according to fitbit/digifit rather than my low 400's. So thanks to that user for giving me a little extra fight and flight. I benefited by your judgmental criticism of someone who you know absolutely NOTHING about.

Later on, I received a really nice PM from a woman telling me not to listen to the people who are telling me not to run. :huh: I didn't know what she was referring to so I went back to the forum to see what that was about. Thanks to her, the blow was softened a bit because I was already mentally preparing for more criticism. :flowerforyou:

A few MFP users voiced their opinions and told me it is better to wait until I am much smaller. They suggested I stick to walking and stick to pool based exercises due to stress on my joints. Yup, without coming right out and saying it they basically told me I was too fat to run and do anything else. :noway: HMMMMM, I guess they would have a field day and tear me to shreds if they knew what my current looked like 6 days a week - because I am apparently too fat. :noway: I understand point they were trying to make about risking injury to my joints by running. Being lighter would mean less stress on my joints. But even at a lighter weight I STILL am at risk of injury. By that logic, should I stay at home and never do anything again out of fear of injury? :noway:

Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion and it is an open forum, but really? Uhm, NO!!! :frown: I do not basically need to wrap myself in bubble wrap because I may or may not injure myself due to being obese. That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. My doctor has given me the ok to go forward with my plan. He said "There is no physical reason that I cannot do it."

I actually enjoy physical activity. I regularly push myself to my limits. I know what I am and am not capable of. I know how to listen to my body and take rest days when I need them. You all have seen how many times I post about switching up my routine due to a needed rest day. Call me crazy, but I am going to listen to my doctor rather than a bunch of random strangers on the internet telling me I am too fat to do something. :noway: Oh and that doctor of mine...he runs too!

I will end my rant with this. I am one stubborn SOB and very strong willed. I do not take kindly to people telling me I cannot do something. That kind of negativity gives me extra fight. It makes me more determined and stronger than ever before. It makes me strive to reach the "unattainable" even more. I love the personal satisfaction of proving the naysayers wrong, even if said naysayers never know my victories.

My advice for all of you:

NEVER NEVER NEVER let anyone squash your dreams by telling you that you are not good enough to accomplish your goal.

No matter what your situation may me always remember:

You ARE good enough.

You DO matter.

You CAN accomplish anything you set your mind to.

You CAN set your goals high.

You ARE successful!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

(Steps down from soapbox, exits gracefully and goes to kick some tush in kickboxing)

Happy Tuesday everyone

My exercise goals for this week, seeing as the weather is actually nice here in Northern Canada, a rarity for January I am heading outdoors and walking everyday this week. So that is my goal to go for a walk every day. Saturday hopeful a nice long one with my fur babies, but being that I live on a farm the back roads are not always well enough plowed for that but hopefully a grader goes by so I can get them out for a walk too. Much easier during the week when I am at work and can walk on the city sidewalks.

@jtconst - sounds like you are having lots of fun with your puppy… always loved training them

@naceto - work is sounding pretty hectic for you hopefully your coworker is back soon, we all need our down time from our jobs or I think we would go insane!

@SeeLShrink - just like you I am enjoying the opportunity to get outside while the weather holds

@footbalKate1 - one of the great things about getting older is that we do seem to have more time to give ourselves some attention I say take advantage of that spare time

Robin - Oh my goodness - that is scary, a high blood pressure induced stroke would have been terrible, pain can wreck havoc on our BP, so glad they figured it out

Karen - happy to hear Gunner is doing better after the quick trip to the vet

@p1xyn1xy - Hopefully work gets better, I know it can make me really grumpy too

@Jnettie73 - I don't even know what to say to those comments, my goodness people need to really stop and think before they post. I have always been fairly athletic my whole life and due to some medical issues I have gained a lot of weight which I am now trying to loss, at my weight and it is heavy I have no qualms about running for others that might be quite stressful- but no one really is in the position to tell another person what is best for them - we each know our own bodies - just do what is right for you

Have a great day everyone!

Hey there!

Just getting some personals in :happy:

susan2396 – Thanks for the support! Yeah, for Iowa in January 48 is pretty nice! This is the first winter I’ve been this small in a long long time, and it is wayyyyy colder without all the insulation I used to have! I’m so ready for Spring I can barely take it! I hope you and Cyrus have a great time in Atlanta! I’m jealous of the weather you’ll be in!

bltyrone – Wow, it’s inspiring how determined you are despite all the health complications and barriers you have faced – very cool! 40-50 by November is a great goal, you can do it! I definitely understand wanting to fit on rides! It’s not Disneyworld, but I’m excited to take my daughter to the little theme park here this Summer. At my biggest I knew I couldn’t fit on the rides, so I just never went. It has been since before I had my daughter (who is 8) that I’ve been there. I have never been able to take her, so I’m really looking forward to it this year. Keep up the great work!

ThatNurseKt – Welcome to the group, and back to MFP. It’s hard thinking about what we did or didn’t do in the past, but what’s important now is that you are here and you are doing it now! So congratulations for getting back on track!

karenleona – Hope you are feeling better soon! It’s great that your new knees are treating you well, good luck getting to the gym!

JNettie73 – What a great compliment to hear from your student’s family! It’s always nice to hear you’re appreciated! And screw the naysayers! You can totally do c25k! I would be annoyed too. I started the program last Summer and made it to week 5 (I was around 270 at that time), I wasn’t able to finish at that point, but it’s on my 2014 goal list to get it done. It doesn’t matter what size you are, if you are capable of doing it, go for it! Sometimes people don’t realize that just because a person is larger, it doesn’t mean they don’t have mad muscles. Especially when you’ve been working out for a long time! You got this, rock it!

debbiezag – Great job tracking! I don’t know if I’d be able to resist hot apple pie either! Don’t let it get you down though, you can do this!

Lauriek70 – Awesome job on the planks! Those are hard for me, and my trainer wants me to do punches while I’m doing them . . . uh, I can barely just stay in correct form! Oh well, practice makes perfect right?

grandmakaye44 – How neat to see that story of the MFP user, I want to look that up and watch it now! Congrats for getting back on track and back to your low! You’re working hard! I love the “onward and downward” saying, it sums it all up

skinnyjeans – You always have such great insight. I always get really frustrated when I’m not losing like I feel I should be, and it’s nice to be reminded to consider how far I’ve come and focus on the positives. I wish I was better at celebrating those NSV’s. Thanks for being such an inspiration!

kah68 – Thanks! I’m sorry you weren’t able to make it to the gym, it’s always irritating when something comes up and makes you lose your steam. Good luck getting to your session today, I’m sure your trainer will help you make up for yesterday!

tlh0407 – Good job tracking! It sounds like you have a good plan for banking your calories for dinner, you’ll have to tell us how it goes! You can do it!

countrcowgirl – I hope you can enjoy the nice weather! It’s kind of up and down here, today it’s super windy and there are snow flurries, and then it’ll get colder as the week goes on. It’s supposed to be back up to 46 on Sunday (fingers crossed!), so hopefully I can get back outside then!

Good morning all you fine folk. Hopefully you are all enjoying this beautiful Tuesday. My day is off to a great start. Went over to brothers to get the kids off to school and got the rest of my week all put down in my new spiffy planner:happy: Once I got them off to school I came home gathered up the dogs and headed out the door. It was supposed to be a four lap day but my bladder quit cooperating at the end of lap three:laugh: Once I got home and took care of that I broke out my new resistance bands and then discovered I bought the wrong ones...oops. So went ahead and got stretched out and then found a short routine on youtube to start tomorrow when I have the right band. I am starting with a ten min routine and will build from there.

Todays workout per HRM:
walk the dogs for 45 min
Burned 953 calories of which I claimed 500
walked 1.6 miles
Went 5064 steps

jnettie I just wanted to say BRAVO. I wish that everyone who posted negative comments on here could be made to sit down and read what you wrote.

Kah I hope today goes better for you. This season has to be insane for anyone involved in finance

Karenleona I feel your shopping pain:laugh: If I can make it out of walmart in under an hour and 100 dollars my husband considers it a minor miracle

Debbiezag I am so jealous. Hot from the oven fruit pie in any form is one of my personal krptonites. Your boys are lucky to have you:happy:

Karen as always you know just what to say. It is hard to remember sometimes how far we have come when the road in front is still so long.

Well yesterday was clean out the bedroom day (which is now half done) and I took three bags of clothes out to give to goodwill. I tried on everything I owned and couldnt believe that most everything in there now fits. I made myself get rid of alot of my old standbys that have been worn to death because for years they were all that fit. I knew they had been getting awful loose but I guess I was scared to admit I could go smaller now. I loved going down in pant sizes but for some reason I just kept hanging on to the bigger shirts. Well not anymore they are on their way to goodwill today:happy: Well I guess I better get busy the room isnt going to finish itself. Have a great day everyone.:flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker:

My advice for all of you:

NEVER NEVER NEVER let anyone squash your dreams by telling you that you are not good enough to accomplish your goal.

No matter what your situation may me always remember:

You ARE good enough.

You DO matter.

You CAN accomplish anything you set your mind to.

You CAN set your goals high.

You ARE successful!

From JNettie 73


Grat advice!! Can't beleive people would actually discourage you from running. Obviously you are doing the research needed to make it happen properly

Robin- OH MY GOODNESS!!!! that is so scary about your blood pressure....glad is is under control now. Is it this week you see the neurosurgeon?? Hope you get some answers

Tuesday truth- I am not very good at this....even after all this time I still can't seem to get my eating under control. Especially in the evening and late at night. I can do well for 2-3 days then something sets me off and after i close my diary the eating machine comes out. So tired of this.

bought some kale yesterday and now i cannot remember how to make kale chips......anyone have a recipe to share?

You guys are all fabulous, you know that?
Just a drive by tonight, I'm just soooo tired. Lots of stuff going on at work this week - we have consultants in trying to help us get our butts out of the wringer. What's odd/sad, is that I got more positive feedback/compliments in about an hour with one of the consultants than I've gotten in 6 months from my boss.

Hoping that our life sucks less soon....

Hi Everyone!! :flowerforyou:

@laurie--I agree with you 100%! I also spent years sitting out of the "fun." I would make up excuses and pretend I just didn't "want" to do something when, in reality, I was afraid I would look stupid or, worse yet, fail b/c of the extra weight. Now I try not to worry about how I look or who's watching. Even if we are the last ones over the finish line, at least we participated. :drinker:

@karenleona--I've only made kale chips once, but if I recall I just tossed them in some olive oil and seasoning, then baked them. Here's the link for the recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Baked-Kale-Chips/

@tammy--isn't it so nice to clean out the closet?

@L2T--It's great to have the motivation to fit into those clothes, but don't let the pressure work against you. :flowerforyou: Also, I don't know if this will work for you, but when I still had a lot of "too-small" clothes waiting in the wings, I found it really motivating to try them on once a week or so. Even if they didn't yet fit, I could see the progress I was making towards being able to wear them for real. I now only have a few pair of pants that are too small, so don't do that as often. I've actually considered going out and buying some smaller clothes so I can use them as motivation, but my fear is that once I get to that size they won't look good and it will be a waste of money.

@lauren--that before and after profile pic shows that you have plenty to celebrate!! What a difference! :drinker:

@cowgirl--sounds like you have a great walking plan! I love the trudge through the snow as long as it's not too cold and I'm wearing my snow boots. I make gunner go first and break the path for me--he loves it b/c it's the only time I let him lead the way. :laugh:

@tracy--I also do much better when I save a good chunk of calories for supper and an evening snack. I've also gotten away from that, so thanks for the reminder--I'm going to go back to that routine as well.

@nettie--sorry you had a bad experience in the forums--there are a lot of people out there who just like to stir up trouble. :grumble: I did c25k to start running when I was heavier--I was probably about 240 when I started, but have plenty of friends on MFP who were much heavier than that and successful as well. You are a very active person, so as long as you listen to your body, you will have no problem. :flowerforyou:

@kelley--hope you made it to the gym today!

@tom--:laugh: Hilarious quote!

@p1xy--hope your day picks up! Nothing worse than being grouchy at work.

Tuesday Goals:
My only goal is to make it through this week without going completely off the rails. I've got AP conferences scheduled during every open period through the end of the week which makes for stressful days. The one plus to this is the days fly by! I managed to get a bit of grading done while my juniors were watching a movie, so that was helpful.

Gunner seems to be back to his old self, and as long as the weather cooperates, we may get a walk in tomorrow. I've also got the gym scheduled, but I have another meeting and I MUST get the JRP journals done before Thursday, so we shall see.

Those AP essays are also haunting me...

Grading goals:
1. 2/72 AP essays
2. 70/72 AP journals
3. 23/52 Scarlet Letter annotations
4. 3/52 JRP journals
5. x/16 AP analysis activities

Exercise goals:
Mon--none
Tues--none (meeting)
Wed--gym (lift and HIIT)
Thurs--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Sun--spa day in Lake Geneva so perhaps some swimming

Exercise & Weight:
Bench press = 85
Dead lift = 90
Squat = 90
Overhead press = 55
Upright row = 60

Overhead tricep extension = 25 (dumbbell)
Bicep curl = 15 (dumbbell)
Lat pull down = 100
Tricep pull down = 90