Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@tanya--sounds like a good decision to take a month off or physio.

@fera--great stats!! :drinker:

@nagyca--it depends on what you set your daily activity level at in your profile. For example, I'm a teacher so during the school year I set mine to "lightly active" to account for all of the running around at work (I am on my feet most of the day). But in the summer I set my activity level to "sedentary." In both cases, I usually only log intentional exercise; however, in the summer I could technically log any activity such as walking around a shopping mall since my level is set at "sedentary." Oh, and I love the translation of your name. :laugh:

@brenda--did you figure exercise into your TDEE? If so, then you wouldn't eat back more calories from working out, but if you didn't figure in any exercise, then yes, you should eat them back. Or at least enough of them that you aren't hungry or slowing down your metabolis, Remember, your body needs fuel for your metabolism to burn at an efficient rate. ANd ditto what kelley said about the weight machines--all great suggestions!

@marsha (grammywhammy)--I don't necessarily need volume, but I definitely need protein to feel full. If I don't have a good amount of protein early in the day, I'll just eat and eat the carbs. :blushing:

@danielle--that's awesome--glad you are almost done.

@nettie and tammy (jtconst)--LOL at me coming to do your yard work! :laugh: I still have so much left to do for my own, but it's coming along, and thus far gunner has left the new sod alone.

@tom (morgori)--ditto what tammy said about Mutt's Day. I have a friend who had 2 Goldens (paperless, but still supposedly purebred). SHe lost one a couple of years ago at the age of 6, and now her 2nd was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 8. SHe read that something like 6/10 die from this. So sad, but just reinforces my desire for mutts--always. Oh, and even though gunner doesn't strut around a dog show, he definitely struts his stuff--he knows he's a handsome dog. :laugh:

@steph--ditto what nettie said about the food scale. I was the same as you--I ate healthy food; just too much of it. Once I started weighing my portions, the weight dropped off. I also can relate to your goal weight. I'm also 5'7" and my current goal is 170--once there, I will reassess to decide if I need to go lower. However, my doctor said the same thing as you about not going below 150. It makes me laugh (and not in a good way) that the BMI chart has 118 as the low end for me. I would look anorexic at that weight and it definitely would NOT be a healthy weight for me.

@kelley (kah)--I'm so happy that you are in the zone--can you send me a map? I need to get there too. :laugh:

@holly (mnwalking)--I'm so happy that you are in such a good place right now. I remember how you struggled with the decision to split with the ex, but it sounds like it was the right choice for you. :flowerforyou:

@tunetut--I don't list my strength work on my weekly schedule, but every time I go to the gym, I do some--whether it's machines or heavy lifting or core work. Since I tend to do the gym every other day, I do all muscle groups. I also do some form of cardio at the gym--often more than one type. On my non-gym days I either go for a walk or a run outside with my dog, gunner.

@robin--that's funny that you met a human gunner. I wonder if it's actually Gunar--I know that's the more common German spelling. Either way, thatnks for thinking my guy is the more attractive of the two. :happy:

@kaye--I like your goals for August. I also sympathize with your upcoming task of going through your dad's things. :flowerforyou:

@truly--pictures really do make a difference. I've been feeling down about being stuck at my current weight. However, last week while I was cleaning, I came across a photo album from my 10th anniversary trip in 2008. I decided to flip through the pictures and holy cow--what a difference! I look so much heavier in the pics, and I wasn't even at my heaviest weight at that point. In fact, I was probably only about 20-30 lbs more than I am now, but my body is so much more compact with all of the exercise I do now. Anyways, it made me feel a lot better about where I am right now--even if it's not where I would like to be, it's still so much better
than where I was!

Thursday Truth:
I've been snacking on reduced fat wheat thins in the evenings. I go back and log them. The funny thing is, I bought them by accident. I meant to buy reduced fat triscuits. I will be careful not to make that mistake again! At least they are healthier than those evil nacho cheese doritos. :devil:

The interviews went okay today. The first candidate was great--he seems like a good fit for the department and the students we serve. The second was difficult b/c we were supposed to meet via skype, but the audio wasn't working, so we had to interview her over speaker-phone. She seemed fine, but her strengths didn't fit what we need at our school. My boss is going to offer the position to the first candidate, but we know he had an interview at another school this morning so we will have to see. If he's offered a job elsewhere and declines our offer, it will be back to square one with the interview process.

For the August challenge, I am going to try to meet my calorie allowance every day, but will allow myslef to zig-zag. So if I go over one day, I can make up for it the next. This has worked well for me in the past though I'm not sure how I will track it here. Maybe I can just keep track of my calories over or under--like a running tally. That's how I track it in my food diary, and the goal will be to be at 0 at the end of the month. My bigger challenge will be meeting a protein goal of 100g minimum every day.

August Challenge:
Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) =
100g of protein = x/31 days

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
7/25 = 4.5 miles
7/26 = 3 miles
7/27 = 5.5 miles
7/28 = 3 miles
7/29 = 7 miles
7/30 = 4 miles

Would like to join this thread. I have at least 100 pounds to lose. In the last three years I lost 40 pounds (during chemo) and regained the dang weight after treatment ended! I am so frustrated. I promised myself I would keep the weight off and keep losing, but no.... I just gained it all back.

My knees are in pain from weight and medication. I would like to start with a goal of logging 4000 steps a day. I travel with work and it's easy to keep track of steps instead of miles. I know the 'real' target is 10,000 steps a day but that is a dream for now. Reality is that 4000 steps a day would be really big for me. I need the steps and consistency.

My life is less than sedentary. I work from home. Sounds nice but on a regular day I don't even log 1000 steps. I sit at my desk all day, I don't walk in from the parking lot, the restroom is very close, coffee and lunch are close. I just need to move!

I will also join the challenge to stay within my calories. I like the +/- rule. If I'm close it's a victory!

@Teresa_3266- That is an awesome idea to cutting back on my sodas! I have never thought about doing it like that, I do believe I will start that tomorrow. As for the sleeping, I did try the melatonin a while back and it made me have terrible nightmares:devil: . I know that may sound crazy but I stopped taking it for a few days and then tried it again to make sure it just wasn't me and sure enough I would have nightmares everytime I took it so I stopped. Now my brother takes them with no problems, guess I'm gonna stick with my zquil for now:yawn: . Hopefully I won't have to take it long, I hate taking any kind of medicine. Thanks for the idea about the sodas! :bigsmile:

Truth- I get nervous when I think about participating in a race and it gets worse when I study the course maps. I like knowing what to expect so I am prepared but at the same time I would prefer not to know. This is a double edge sword for me and gives me an easy way to avoid races. My goal is to participate in a couple of 5K between now and the middle of September, so I will be prepared for the NYC 5K. I just need to build my confidence in doing these events.

I really don't want it to rain Saturday morning. I hope the rain takes a break so I am not running a 5K in the rain. Any tips for running in the rain?

Mileage for 7/31: 2 miles water aerobics. Didn't get to walk this evening because I went to my granddaughter's bridal shower.
I felt pretty good about my choices today until the shower. I did better than I would have done in the past, but not good.
My washer didn't get fixed today because they ordered the wrong part. I can't even tell you how upset I am! that means another week without a washer.
Skinny, your post about hiring a new teacher struck a cord here. I know I posted that they were taking Nicole out of the library because of budget. Now they have had an audit and found the money for a librarian. They want to move her to the high school because of certification issues. It is all dependent upon them being able to hire a good English teacher for the middle school at this late date. If they can't find one, they will wait until next year to move her. So school starts for the teachers on August 18, and she still doesn't know what her assignment will be.
Fera, great loss!
Susan, glad you checked in. Hang in there.
Tlh, good luck getting settled.
Queen, glad things are going well for you.
So happy for all of your successes. I am really looking forward to the August challenge. I hope I can get back into a more disciplined routine.
Onward and downward. Kaye

@LaurieK

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fantastic ideas!! I rarely watch TV but setting a timer is a priceless thought.....I tend to forget about time while in cyber world or kindle world or college work....this is something I can truly use!!

You guys are all an awesome fount of information and encouragement...!!!

Time is getting away from me so I'm just going to post really quick.

Was going to run this morning but couldn't find my pants (they went down to the laundry) and so I'll run tomorrow. I refuse to wear my shorts now.

I don't really understand the August challenge formatting, so I'm just going to say that I want to be under my calories every day, and I want to come within 5% of each macro.

Good morning all.

Susan- Hope things get better for you!



Happy History of Air Force Day
Air Force Day was established on August 1, 1947, by President Truman "in recognition of the personnel of the victorious Army Air Forces and all those who have developed and maintained our nation's air strength." August 1 was chosen to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment, in 1907, of the Aeronautical Division in the Office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army.
Air Force Day came into being immediately after the signing of the National Security Act of 1947, although the status of the air element of the military was uncertain. Thus, although it was called Air Force Day, its first celebration was staged by the Army Air Forces and not by the U.S. Air Force.
Underlying the Air Force Day celebration was a need to increase "both official and public awareness of the priority of importance of air forces in any system of national security," according to Mr. Truman. "The great strategic fact of our generation is that the United States now possesses live frontiers -- the frontiers of the air -- and that the oceans are no longer sure ramparts against attack."
In his message to the nation on the first Air Force Day, Mr. Truman said, "I remind all of our citizens that the air power of the nation is essential to the preservation of our liberty, and that the continued development of the science of air transportation is vital to the trade and commerce of a peaceful world."
Air Force Day was last observed on August 1, 1949.

It is also National Minority Donor Awareness Day
National Minority Donor Awareness Day is celebrated August 1 as a time to educate individuals on the need for minority donors and the facts surrounding organ, blood and tissue donation. The day is also used to promote healthy living and disease prevention in order to decrease the need for transplants. Of the more than118,000 people on the transplant waiting list, a little more than half, or 56 percent, are minorities. African Americans make up the biggest portion of minorities on the waiting list at 29 percent, followed by Hispanics, Asians, American Indians and Pacific Islanders. Most often people on the waiting list are awaiting kidney transplants. Minorities make up 36 percent of the United States population and 27 percent of deceased donors in 2013. It’s important to know that there are often opportunities to improve another person's life and be a living donor and donate organs, blood, bone marrow or tissue while living.
I am giving my blood today.:drinker:

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” ~Nelson Mandela

Tom

Oh Friday, Thank God its Friday!!! To get fit I am going to start working with a personal trainer. I signed the paperwork and made my first payment last night. As for my eating this weekend, it will be fairly easy. I have drill so I will be packing my lunch and my snacks as I would for a regular work day. This will also prevent me from going to whatever random restaurant that the other Soldiers decide to go to. My problem will likely be Sunday as the NFL Hall of Fame game is on and football, beer, and nachos or wings seem to go together very well. I will do my best to stay cognizant of my choices and of course log everything.

Nice job on the July Mileage challenge everyone!

My August goal is to go to the gym 4 days a week and to log my food, whether it is good or bad.

@Tanya - Meal planning can be such a nuisance but so worth the hassle. My sister has the best meal plan I think I have ever seen. She started with going to Pinterest and finding a bunch of crockpot meals, now on Saturdays she sits down and writes out her meal plan to include all the ingredients that she will need for each dish. She then shops on Sunday and preps everything for the week. When she was on maternity leave she would take 1 day prep crock pot meals for an entire month. Some of the links that I have seen through Pinterest give shopping lists so you know exactly what you have to buy. Of course having a crock pot allows dinner to be made by the time you get home from work. It is very convenient! Good Luck with your planning.

@Teresa - I have not used the machines because they freak me out! I don't know what I am doing and I am scared to death that I will hurt myself. I have enough trouble walking and not hurting myself, I don't need to take any chances!!!

@SkinnyJean - When I calculated my TDEE, it asked for activity level and I put light. I can change that if I see that I am having more moderate workouts. I think having a goal of 1930 as my TDEE suggests is where I need to be. I will reevaluate after some time and see what, if anything needs to change. Thanks for the advice, I gives me another perspective to think about.

@Ohio - Welcome to the group and good luck with reaching your goals.

@Susan2398 - Chin up. Knowing that the change has to start with you is the first step to greatness. Good luck and stay positive.

Here is the miles for my July Goal of 186 miles. I started on 7/2/14. My August goal is to try and be under on sodium every day.
7/2-5.02
7/3-6.05
7/4-5.1
7/5-1.16
7/6-4.08
7/7-5.95
7/8-6.93
7/9-5.82
7/10-5.74
7/11-1.03
7/12-3.39
7/13-3.82
7/14-5.54
7/15-6.47
7/16-6.87
7/17-7.52
7/18-5.67
7/19-3.67
7/20-1.67
7/21-6.18
7/22-8.61
7/23-7.24
7/24-6.07
7/25-6.05
7/26-6.94
7/27-5.31
7/28- forgot to put on fitbit aarrgg
7/29-8.33
7/30-6.31
7/31-6.51

Total per FitBit 159.05 miles in 30 days

I am an avid ready and would love to write my own book one day!! Good luck in your weight loss. I need to lose 140 too!

That is a great idea about how to challenge yourself to lose weight, and encouragment for exercise. Thank you I am going to do the same I am going to walk a total of 70 miles in August. with rate at least average of 108 steps per minute.

That walking record, and I hope I can do that some day soon javascript:add_smiley('love','post_body')

I thought I had migraines and it turned out to be stress. When my stress was lessened and I stopped taking Sudafed my headaches have really faded into the background. Good luck to you, it is a bummer to wake up with a headache every day

Happy Friday!!!

I love the new challenge and plan to use my Fitbit to keep me accurate with my calories. 100 calories is too much for me to be over. I need the discipline to hit my target every single day! So, goal is to not be in the red!!

Friday fitness is that I want to continue walking and getting in more and more steps. I had a good workout on the treadmill at home this morning, but I have been way to sedentary at work. So, I'm off for a little walk!!