Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@laurie--thanks for the update on the mileage. Congrats on nailing the Butterfly stroke! :drinker:

@hansea--I find that when I focus on getting more protein, my carbs/sugar naturally come down. It's easier for me to add protein than to focus on decreasing carbs. I know it's mostly psychological, but it works for me.

@pamella--I'm off for the summer (I'm a teacher), but during the school-year, I find I also need to change into my walking.running clothes immediately upon arriving home and take my dog out. If I sit down on the couch, it's really hard to motivate myself to get back up off my behind.

@tanya--I've been less than diligent about logging as well--looking forward to the August challenge as well!

@erienne--I would say congrats, but I don't want to jinx you.

@tammy--sounds like a good plan to keep yourself busy around the house--sorry you have to deal with being stuck there. :flowerforyou:

@heidi--that's really strange that the ENT said your condition isn't sinus related. I also get migraines and I've never had those particular symptoms though I know migraines come in many forms. I'm sorry that this isn't getting resolved before your trip, but I know you will persevere and have a good time with your family.

@kelley--my original goal was to completely clean out the spare room and paint. Then I wanted to rearrange some of the furniture in there with some of the furniture in our other spare room. However, the summer is getting away from me, and I fear I will be lucky to just get some of the junk cleaned out and get it re-organized. :ohwell: Crossing my fingers that you get good news on the thumb tomorrow!

@L2T--that is going to be my goal as well. However, there's no way I can hit the 30% goal on days when I have big calorie burns (I've tried in the past), so my goal will be to hit 100g of protein/day minimum while also staying under my allowance. I am fortunate that I don't like mint, so those York patties don't tempt me. Now Reese's peanut butter cups are another story...:blushing:

Wednesday Wish:
I wish it didn't take an entire day to get my house cleaned! I spent all morning cleaning--dusted, swept. vacuumed, washed rugs, etc. I still wasn't done but took a "break" to get the lawn mowed and do some other yard work. Then tonight I cleaned the kitchen appliances and mopped the floor in there. Now, it's midnight and I'm exhausted. :yawn:

I don't think I'll get to the gym tomorrow b/c I have lunch plans and then may go see a band in the evening. If that ends up happening, I'll switch the gym to Friday.

Goals:
1. wash/dry clean all drapes in house
2. shred old files
3. clean out spare bedroom

Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Wed--walk gunner DONE
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner
Sun--walk gunner + gym

July Goal = 100 miles

7/1 = 3 miles
7/2 = 0 miles
7/3 = 2 miles
7/4 = 2 miles
7/5 = 1 mile
7/6 = 2 miles
7/7 = 8.5 miles
7/8 = 1.5 miles
7/9 = 2.5 miles
7/10 = 1.5 miles
7/11 = 1.5 miles
7/12 = 1 mile
7/13 = 3 miles
7/14 = 1.5
7/15 = 4 miles
7/16 = 4 miles
7/17 = 8 miles
7/18 = 1.5 miles
7/19 = 1 mile
7/20 = 8.5 miles
7/21 - 1 mile
7/22 = 8 miles
7/23 = 4 miles

Laurie- 4.59 miles is correct. I'm not counting actual miles bike, but converting exercise minutes to miles for my rides.

Robin- I'd like that Catch up Day too. The lake loop so close to my house is beautiful. I'm pretty lucky to have it around!

Skinny- I'm pretty sure I'm going with more protein. Like you said, it's easier mentally to say you can or should add something than it is to deny ourselves.

Shadow- I hope a neuro consult helps. Enjoy your family time!

Kaye- We have a tree that's going to cost us about $1200 to remove. Lucky for us it's healthy. Just too close to the house so we've had issues with a few downed branches during big storms, but we're able to put it off for a while yet.

Thursday Truth- For you that look at food diaries you will see I struggle with what I eat. I am really bumming today because last Saturday I ate a whole medium pizza by myself for some reason all day I just couldn't get full. Now the consequences of that bad choice are showing on the scale. I was doing so well chugging right along and boom I hit the wall. I know it is one day at a time and it is only one week. Scale just made me feel shameful.

Good morning all.

CHEERS! HAPPY NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY! The annual celebration of National Tequila Day is on July 24th.
• Tequila is a distilled beverage which is made from the blue agave plant.
• Made primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, 40 miles Northwest of Guadalajara and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the western Mexican state of Jalisco.
• More than 300 million blue agave plants are harvested in that surrounding region each year.
• Agave tequila grows differently depending on the region.
• Blue Agave – grown in the highlands region – larger in size and sweeter in aroma and taste.
• Agave – grown in the lowland region – have more herbaceous fragrance and flavor.
• Mexican law states that tequila can be produced only in the state of Jaliscoand limited regions in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit andTamaulipas.
• Mexico is granted international right to the word “tequila”.
• Bulk amounts can be shipped to be bottled in the United States.
• Tequila is normally made at 38-40 % alcohol content but can be produced between 31-55 % alcohol content.
• Don Cenobio Sauza, founder of Sauza Tequila and Municipal President of the Village of Tequila from 1884-1885, was the first to export tequila to the United States.
• The Consejo Regulador del Tequila (Tequila Regulatory Council) in 2008, reported 901 registered brands of tequila from 128 different producers.

“You must have long-range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-range failures.” ~Charles C. Noble

Tom

I had my NT scan last night (Nuchal translucency screening - they measure the baby's neck and look for a nose bone to rule out chances of having a baby with Downs). According to the tech the baby is developing normally! We we also able to hear the baby's heartbeat for the very first time. We also were printed more baby pictures. (I will spare you of those until they get really good!) This time the baby looked more like a baby and you could make out the shape of his/her head and face rather than it looking like some weird shaped wiggly worm. It was pretty exciting. After the appointment we stopped for Indian food at my favorite Indian restaurant which is conveniently right around the corner from my doctor's office. :happy: I was amazed with my self control I had with the appetizer and how little I ate. I have not been back to that restaurant since starting MFP. I used to bring home leftovers that were just enough for one meal. This time I have enough for 2-3 meals. Yummy!

As far as August goals, I like Skinny's suggestion about the nutrition challenge that we can adjust to meet out specific needs.(Especially since I cannot partake in eating under) This month I also want to focus on my own goal. Now that I am approaching 2nd trimester and starting to regain some energy my goal is going to be get in at least some from of exercise twice a week. Of course if I have the energy I will try to do more. I will play it by ear throughout the month.

Welcome newbies!

Robin - I am off today and brought my car in for an inspection and oil change. On the way home I stopped at my parents house to give my dad a picture of the baby. (I emailed him them last night but knows he has problems getting to the computer) Anyhow when I got home I decided to lounge on the couch and watch the food network. I am so very easily influenced. Now I want broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl. LOL These cravings are so intense it is so crazy.

Toots - Thank you. Any idea when you will be flying to get the children? I am really excited for you. I checked out your blog. I loved it!

RobinB - So glad you had a great time on your vacation. I am sure those pesky vacation pounds will come off soon!

Kah - Glad your hand is getting better. I hope your appointment goes well today!

Skinny - Oops. My mistake. I looked at that car too. It is really nice. Looks like something I would drive!

Aimeemarie - Sorry to hear you have been struggling. You are still and inspiration to me. So don't you give up. Be proud in your accomplishments. You have a lot to be proud of!

MNwalking, ebailey - thanks!

Kaye - so sorry to hear about the washer and other expenses. That really stinks.

ebailey - Sorry to hear about the promotion. I hope it works out in your favor.

Laurie - Congrats on the butterfly! That is a great NSV. Hope the issue with your car works out and isn't too costly.

Good afternoon everyone.

Kah congrats on the good news from the dr.
Nettie I am so happy for you and brian. Good to hear your little one is coming along well.

I got some cleaning out done around the house today. Cleaned out a couple of closets and all three of my freezers. My daughter has to work late today so I went and did my grocery shopping. BAd plan but hey at least I have some food now. It was kinda funny at the checkout stand though. I havent been cooking for the last couple of the weeks so my kids have cleaned out all of the quick and easy type foods. I felt like the biggest fatty with the chicken nuggets, spaghettios, chili, and what not that was filling my cart. I got my healthier stuff and the staples as well but couldnt shake the little bit of self conscious shame on all the junk:grumble: Once I came home I cleaned out the fridge and used all the taco leftovers from a couple of nights ago to make a nice salad for lunch:happy: Well I think I have definitley earned some play time so off to the land of video games. Have a great night everyone. :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

This day has been dragging. Three days off in a row from work certainly spoiled me. I am a sales manager at a large furniture store. The good news is that the store is a perfect place to get a good walk in. I brought my black walking shoes to work and this evening I put them on and had a good walk around the store for about 20 minutes. I can't sync my Fitbit until I get home and I'm hoping it will at least tell me I can have a Weight Watchers ice-cream bar. :bigsmile:

@Lives2Travel, why are the girls always the first to benefit from weight loss???? I want a flat tummy and big boobies...not the other way around!

@Jnettie, glad to hear that all went well with the NT scan. Today, I heard that my adorable 8th month old step-granddaughter has learned to hold her breath until she turns blue. Her parents are NOT amused. :happy:

@mnwalkingquee, I also have been struggling with what I eat. My food diary is a hot mess, but I keep it open and I keep recording. We will get a handle on this thing and make it work for us. :flowerforyou:

My Thursday truth is that I HAVE to learn to stop being so annoyed by this person I work with. He is so toxic for my mood and yet I'm stuck with him. I have prayed for grace. I have also prayed for lightening bolts to bash him upside the head, which probably isn't very nice of me. :ohwell:

No major truths to report today except that I have been eating cookies every day this week. That is the problem with attending a class where they provide lunch. The cookies have been really good and the lunch was so-so.

Tonight I worked at with my trainer at her gym so that was a different experience. I learned that I don't like the leg press there- especially if it doesn't get locked and you go all the way down. No fun getting off of it. I did like the swim trainer and the side sit up machine. Used a machine called Jacob's ladder- think of a ladder that moves the faster you climb the faster it goes. It was a good workout especially coming off of a lack of sleep last night.

April- Everyday is a new beginning. Shake off today and move forward by making the great choices on your food.

Lives2travel- LOL about the bra issue- I experienced that a couple of years ago. The funny thing for me is that I am in between a B and C cup. I just wish the mid section of my body would disappear as quickly as the upper part of the torso did. :laugh:

@kaye--wow, that is one enormous tree! Glad they got it down without incident. As much as I don't look forward to the school-year starting, I do much better with food when I'm back to work. A lot less socializing which tends to = eating and drinking too many calories.

@robin--I don't envy your dr. appointments! I have a few of my yearly ones coming up--mammo next week then gyne the following--and I still need to shcedule my yearly physical with my primary doc. Your 8 per month has made me realize I have no reason to complain--if I start getting cranky thoughts about it, my inner voice will now counter "suck it up, Buttercup!" and I will just be thankful I am healthy.

@renee--welcome! :flowerforyou: So sorry for your loss of your dad. I have a few friends who've really struggled with weight gain when dealing with such a profound loss, so I think only gaining 15-20 is superb.

@laurie--I've seen that Jacob's ladder on BL and it looks like pure evil. :devil: :laugh:

@april--sorry you are feeling down, but you are right--tomorrow is a new day.

@teresa--it stinks to have to work with people whose company you don't enjoy. I am fortunate to have really great colleagues--it's the main reason I've stayed in my district. I don't always love the administrators, but learned quickly that department chairs, asst. principals, and principals come and go so there's no point in changing jobs due to a bad one--especially since I don't deal with them day in and day out like I do the other teachers. Is there any way you can distance yourself from the guy who annoys you? As sales manager do you have any control over the scheduling? Your comment about the lightning bolt also made me chuckle. :laugh:

@tammy--wow--3 freezers! I oanly have one and can't bring myself to clean it out. :blushing:

@L2T--Sorry you lost a cup size. I also went down, but I knew the D-cup was only the result of weight and was happy to get back down into a C. In fact, I didn't lose much in my chest until the last 10-15 lbs came off, and it made me nervous b/c when I was younger and lost weight the twins were always the first to go. I also went and got fitted last week for a few a new strapless bra and the salewoman confirmed I am a 36C now vs. the 38D I took on vacation--needless to say the "girls" were swimming in that thing, :laugh:

@nettie--a lot of people confuse the 2 cars b/c they are pretty similar looking. Glad to hear your doc appt. went well--have you and brian decided if you will find out the baby's gender when that info is available?

@kelley--awesome news about your thumb!! :drinker:

@tom--I skipped the tequila and celebrated with vodka instead. Loved today's quote--so true and a great remider for us all.

@holly--Don't beat yourself up about the pizza. A typical medium pizza contains about 2,000 calories. It takes 3,500 calories OVER your maintenance to put on 1 lb of body weight. So in reality, you probably didn't do that much damage in terms of true weight gain. All of the sodium in an entire pizza could have made your body retain a lot of water, and that definately would affect your weight. Regardless of if it's water weight or "weight" weight showing up on your scale, don't let it make you feel ashamed. You've recognized you made a bad choice last Saturday, but I bet you made more good choices (in both food and exercise) over the past week. That is what you should focus on, and be proud of that fact. :flowerforyou:

Thursday Truth:
I had a terrible food day today. I spent the morning cleaning and had a decent breakfast. Then, I went out with friends for luch, and also made pretty decent food choices there (fish tacos--and I chose the corn tortillas over flour and grilled fish vs. fried) though I did have french fries as my side. Not so bad; however, I proceeded to have 3 higher calorie cocktails vs. my standard rum and diet cokes. Then, my friends wanted to walk over to the bakery down the street from the restaurant to "just look." I ended up caving to the peer pressure of everyone else buying some little treats--I bought a rumball and a turtle brownie. When I got home I ate half of each. After loggin and seeing the damage from my day, I decided to go whole hog and finish both treats. :blushing:

It doesn't bother me that I indulged a bit, but the mindset that once I went over my calories I should just finish the treats is what I don't like. I could have easily left those treats for tomorrow--I'm going to the gym and would have plenty of calories to make them fit my day. However, I just wanted to "get rid of them" so they wouldn't be around to damage another day, so I ate them. How messed up is that? :blushing:

I ended up over by more than 600 calories which means I was also over maintenance. I'm going to try to be under by at least that much tomorrow to make up for it.

Goals:
1. wash/dry clean all drapes in house
2. shred old files
3. clean out spare bedroom

Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Wed--walk gunner DONE
Thurs--walk gunner DONE
Fri--walk gunner + gym
Sat--walk gunner
Sun--walk gunner + gym

July Goal = 100 miles

7/1 = 3 miles
7/2 = 0 miles
7/3 = 2 miles
7/4 = 2 miles
7/5 = 1 mile
7/6 = 2 miles
7/7 = 8.5 miles
7/8 = 1.5 miles
7/9 = 2.5 miles
7/10 = 1.5 miles
7/11 = 1.5 miles
7/12 = 1 mile
7/13 = 3 miles
7/14 = 1.5
7/15 = 4 miles
7/16 = 4 miles
7/17 = 8 miles
7/18 = 1.5 miles
7/19 = 1 mile
7/20 = 8.5 miles
7/21 - 1 mile
7/22 = 8 miles
7/23 = 4 miles
7/24 = 1.5 miles

I am beginning a challenge to lose at least 100lbs by next year..I have been overweight since HS. I am now 33yrs old. I am literally tired of being over weight. I am 313lbs and have never been more serious about losing weight in my life. I have enough problems in my life and my weight is something that I realize I can change. So now I am ready to take on the challenge to lose 10 lbs and another and another. Anyone who is interested please friend me for motivation and much needed support. I will motivate you the same. I am serious about this change and finally the active girl inside smothered by this fat is making a breakthrough. Thanks in advance for your support.

@kah - Great news on your thumb. Be careful and take it easy!

@jnettie - Glad to hear the bun in the oven is developing normally. It's going to be exciting to go through a pregnancy with you. It's been a long, long, long time for me.

@teresa - It's hard to be around toxic people especially at work where it's impossible to just cut them out of your life. And I think praying for lightening bolts isn't mean, it's creative.

@laurie - I was prepared for my cup size to revert to the C cup I always wore before I gained all the weight. But a B diagnosis stunned me. I guess the combination of age, gravity, child bearing and weight loss takes its toll.

@robinsegg - LOL at the egg shaped comment! Why is it the padding around our midsections is the last to go? I just hope it eventually does go. I will not be in the least upset if sometime in the future a sales lady has to shake her head at me and say I'm definitely not a size 10 and hands me an size 8.

@skinnyjeanz - I too suffer from "I already screwed up, so might as well go whole hog" syndrome. I fight that all the time and have started to employ the garbage disposal remedy. I hate wasting food, but I hate gaining weight more.

@arsherma - Welcome! I've been where you are. In fact, I spent a couple decades in that place. You can do this and you're wise to do it in your 30s instead of waiting until you're older when it gets even harder to shed the pounds.

AFM - Glad it's finally Friday, but I'm dreading next week. I have to go to the home office for a week of training. I don't mind learning something new, but did I mention that the home office is in the middle of nowhere? By nowhere I mean no Starbucks or shopping or decent restaurants unless you drive an hour away. My dinner choices will be limited to McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, greasy spoon diners or whatever I can forage for at Walmart. I'm going to take protein bars for breakfast, will be able to get a salad at the company cafeteria for lunch, but dinner will be a challenge. And to top it off, I get to stay at the Super 8 Motel where I'll have to use the treadmill to walk since it's on a highway with no sidewalks.

When I chose my user name, this is not the type of travel to which I was referring. :sad:

July Mileage Goal: 100 miles

7/1 - 3.02
7/2 - 5.02 (3.02 walk and class)
7/3 - 4.86 (2.86 walk and class)
7/4 - 3.92
7/5 - Rest Day
7/6 - 2.70
7/7 - 4.72 (2.70 walk and class)
7/8 - 2.91
7/9 - 2.86
7/10 - 2.90
7/11 - 2.90
7/12 - 7.30 (14,615 Fitbit steps)
7/13 - 3.98 (7,978 Fitbit steps)
7/14 - 2.90
7/15 - 2.88
7/16 - 3.01
7/17 - 3.02
7/18 - 2.82
7/19 - 2.84
7/20 - Rest Day
7/21 - 2.90
7/22 - 2.88
7/23 - 2.84
7/24 - 2.86
7/25 - 2.80

Total: 78.84

@Nettie~Excellent news on the NT and that your little “peanut” is growing nicely (I always thought in the early stages they look like a peanut). I know you and Brian are really excited!

@L2T~LOL, I’ve suffered from that same downfall—the one part of my body I’m actually happy with!

@Tammy~Sounds like you’re getting around better, but be careful. I’m really surprised your doc didn’t put you in a boot for 4 weeks and then re-evaluate—I can’t remember, have you seen an ortho?

@Teresa~I’m sorry you have to deal with a toxic co-worker like that, co-workers can certainly make or break a work environment.

@Laurie~I’ve seen the Jacob’s Ladder, but have never used one—they do look evil, but I’ve told my trainer he should invest in one! :huh:

@Kaye~That is one huge tree, no wonder it was so expensive and an ordeal to remove—your yard must seem empty now.

@Karen~I’m guilty of doing the same thing with treats like that. I just figure the damage is done already, may as well go in whole hogged and start fresh the next day. :embarassed: Oy!

@April~It actually takes a while to find the right dosage of thyroid meds, I think it took six months and trying a couple of different medications before mine finally leveled off. Also, I found that I needed to adjust my diet and avoid foods that can affect the absorption of my thyroid medication—but I’m proof that weight loss is possible after diagnosis. Hang in there.

AFM~Scale showed a 4# loss this week, I must be doing something right! Had a session with my trainer last night, it felt good to be able to do some upper body stuff again—we didn’t go wild since I still don’t have the range of motion to grasp dumbbells, baby steps. No activity planned today (except miles walked at work)—HH tonight with a friend from work. Saturday is typically my planned rest day—so hair appointment for color only (trying to let my hair grow out), then running around to do, I also hope to start tackling stuff around the house that has been on backburner last couple of months.

July Mileage:

7/01/14—3.39mi
7/02/14—3.30mi
7/03/14—3.23mi
7/04/14—None
7/05/14—1.58mi
7/06/14—1.97mi
7/07/14—4.81mi
7/08/14—3.69mi
7/09/14—4.00mi
7/10/14—2.76mi
7/11/14—4.14mi
7/12/14—1.93mi
7/13/14—2.14mi
7/14/14—2.82mi
7/15/14—3.36mi
7/16/14—5.14mi
7/17/14—3.34mi
7/18/14—3.27mi
7/19/14—1.76mi
7/20/14—3.35mi
7/21/14—3.36mi
7/22/14—4.08mi
7/23/14—3.66mi
7/24/14—4.01mi

Total: 75.09/100 Miles

Have a great Friday/weekend!