Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Sunday Sharing: I am really irritated this morning. Yesterday I posted that I have been successful in making it to the gym and logging everything. My calories have been right around what they should be according to my TDEE. I did my weekly weigh in this morning and I gained 2 LBS. All I can say is WTF??? How does this happen? I am doing everything that I should be, eating healthy, hitting the gym, logging everything to make sure I am staying within my TDEE recommendation and this is what happens. I know it is not muscle gain because I do not workout to the point that I would gain 2 LBS of muscle. This wil not stop me from continuing to workout and eat healthy but it is very discouraging.

I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend
BRENDA

@cblue... Awesome that you bought off the regular rack! I'm finally able to fit a women's XL top, but am so used to the men's T shirts that hide my arms and stomach that I cannot bring myself to wear the women's fitted T's quite yet.

@nagyca... Way to go with staying under your calorie goal.

@susan... The feet! Oh, that would an annoy me too! I find it really weird the random sounds I can pick out of the background and everyone else is like "huh?" That bothers you?

@tanya--I also weigh every day b/c I've read studies that show it's better for losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight. I used to be scale-obsessed--weighing multiple times a day and freaking out over any little fluctuations upward and then not weighing for a week. The only way I conquered that obsession is by weighing every morning and leaving it at that. It took almost 2 months of consistent weighing, but I got over the anxiety connected to that number. I totally agree with you that it's not good to use that number to define success or failure since it's only one of many measures.

@brenda--what tanya said.

@lori (cblue)--congrats on your awesome NSV of buying off the regular rack!! :drinker:

@nagyca--I loved your story about running home with your kids--another great NSV! :flowerforyou:

@susan--congrats on an awesome first week back! You can see what I wrote to tanya about weighing daily. I firmly believe it's a good habit, but I also understand that people have to do what is right for them. If weighing once a week and not worrying about that number is what will work for you, then that's what you should do. :flowerforyou:

@kaye--can't wait to see wedding pictures.

@fera--great SV and awesome proof that you've found balance. :drinker:

@tracy (tlh)--wow, just reading about your life makes me tired! :laugh: Love the cake!

@kris (mow)--such a cute kitty!

@wnnim--great job exercising to burn off those extra calories! :drinker:

@laurie--sorry you have to wait until monday for your results--hang in there!

Sorry if I missed anyone and welcome to the newlings! :flowerforyou:

Saturday Success:
I got to the gym yesterday before meeting a friend to take the train into the city. We met some friends at a festival, and even though I think I drank way too many calories worth of sangria, I logged everything and was only over by 189 calories. Also, did a lot of walking and dancing, sa a pretty active day when you add that to the gym visit.

Sunday Sharing:
I'm doing okay with the new calorie goal, but it's still hard to get used to logging exercise and then NOT eating the calries back since they're already figured into my TDEE. In fact, I've already had one day when I forgot to tog a walk with gunner and had to go back and add it the next day b/c I want an accurate log.

I'm also still working on the protein. I haven't hit my goal everyday, but I'm getting pretty close on the days I'm short. :ohwell:

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

August Challenge:
Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = (200)
100g of protein = 4/31 days

I love the August Challenge because I have been working on my calories. i have been working hard at getting the right kind of fat in my diet and reaching my calorie limit and not go over.
@Mow-Beautiful Cat great picture. Mine always look angry when i take pictures of them lol.Then they run away before the shot gets taken lol.

@ Morgori/Tom - I think I'm going to celebrate and take full advantage of Happy Lazy Day. Don't mind if I do.

My name is Kate, and I have to lose 73 pounds. I have been taking care of my family for a very long time. My mom and dad moved in with my brother and I seven years ago. A year after they arrived, my dad passed away from a AAA. At least it was quick. My mom after that gradually went downhill, as did I. I was an RN for twenty plus years, but that plus the stress of taking care of my mom and my brother, who had drug and psychiatric issues sent me over the edge and I am retired. I lost my mom last september and my brother passed away this past mother's day. It has been the first time I have had to concentrate on myself after being so busy with everyone else. I have a really good friend that has been of great help to me, and I am in the process of moving to her town since I have no one here anymore. I must say that I have been feeling so much healthier since I have started to improve my diet. I also have started to walk regularly and think that it has helped my mood. I have been pretty much staying on a diet for the past three weeks and yet my scale only says I lost ten pounds. I guess that is good, but I am so anxious to be at my goal. I am trying to allow myself a treat now and again so I don't have so much craving. I bought whey protein to improve my protein intake and it has been like a treat for me because it is chocolate. That has dampened my need for sweets. Enough about me. I just want to say that I like this topic and all the support that you folks provide to each other. This is new to me, I have been a loner for a very long time. Thanks, Kate

I found myfitnesspal.com this afternoon. Started logging right then and there. Looking forward to a new life. I had lost 130 lbs. about 12 years' ago and was walking 3+ miles four or five times a week, plus lifting weights. I was looking awesome and feeling great for the first time in my life. Then I met my now husband and we got married. We are both addicted to food, but he has a very physical job so he doesn't pile on the pounds like me. I'm disabled, so my life is more sedentary than his.

It should've been the happiest times of my life (new hubby, new life together, looking & feeling great), but all within the first two years of our marriage, I suffered two miscarriages, lost my older sister (and best friend), and got breast cancer. I started gaining weight. I think I was depressed about my losses and the "Big C" and my thinking was, "What the heck? I've been through a lot of hardships and now I've gotta' go through cancer and treatment, why not just eat whatever I want?". Well....I did that for eight cancer-free years! I just ate whatever and whenever I wanted. Then this past November, I was diagnosed with a 2nd breast cancer. I had a bilateral mastectomy w/o reconstruction. And so I continued packing on the pounds. I am now at my heaviest weight ever! I'm 53 and need to lose 200 lbs.

I am looking forward to turning my lifestyle around: feeling better, looking better, and gaining my self-esteem back. Plus, I get to talk with some amazing people who are going through similar life changes.

I thought I posted but I guess not.

Today I caved and ate a bunch of cookies. So my diary is almost a whole day's worth over calories. I almost didn't log them but I had to be honest with myself and my accountability friends. Tomorrow is a new day.

I got new running shoes last night, not sure if I said that. I went with Brooks Ravenna 5 in purple/light blue. They are great and I am sure I will love them as much as my Ravenna 4. Excited to maybe test them out tomorrow if my foot is feeling better. I am thinking I will just do week 11 over again. I could always do day 3 and free style the rest of my two weeks haha. I have been getting terrible headaches and migraines lately and my meds aren't working for them. Think it's time to get them looked at again.

@Brenda... Yes, people tend to confuse weight gain with fat gain. It's fat we want to lose. And the only way to gain a pound of fat is to eat 3500 extra calories. When I learned to think of it that way, it made me look at the scale differently too, and start to notice my trends instead of daily/even weekly fluctuations.

Tlh: love the cake, it looks great!

AFM: went out in a canoe today for a few hours, but I don't paddle so I sat in the middle. I'm not much of a boat person but am attempting to go kayaking with my BF and friends next Sunday. Should be fun provided I can get the paddling and steering down.

After canoeing my BF and I went to a barbecue at a friend's house. Being not much of a meat eater but needing some protein I had a hotdog and some pork tenderloin with a potato salad, garden salad, pie and ice cream for dessert. I didn't bother to try and log it,but had only one moderate helping of each... So much better than in the past where I'd put more on my plate and go for seconds. To walk away from a dinner like that without being stuffed is a huge NSV for me.

Hey everyone! :flowerforyou:

@erienne (ebailey)--glad you got your new runners! I've always been a "shoe" person, but it's taken on a whole new level now that I'm a runner. I find I have a hard time entering a shoe store without at least trying on some cute running shoes. I try not to buy new ones until the old ones wear out which gives me incentive to wear out the old ones by doing lots of running. :laugh: I HATE migraines! Hope you get some relief soon. :flowerforyou:

@teresa--happy 50th!! :drinker: You are losing at a great pace--keep going! :flowerforyou:

@anne--welcome! :flowerforyou:

@lori--that's so smart of your trainer to say you can only freak out if the scale is higher than it was 4 weeks ago--I love that mentality. I tend to be fine as long as my scale reads within 5 or 6 lbs of my ticker weight. I don't like when it goes higher than that, but even when there's an occassional spike, I've found it's temporary and goes away the next day.

@kate--I agree with teresa, 10 lbs in 3 weeks is great! I also allow myself whatever I want (foodwise) provided I stay within calories or make up for it the next day. Like you, I worry if I deny myself something, I will just crave it that much more. Your story is moving with all of the loss you've experienced. Hugs to you for taking care of your family for so many years. One thing I've found many of us "losers" have in common is that we struggle to put ourselves first. Whether it's due to family or job or some other demand in our lives, we take care of everyone and everything but oursleves. I've been doing this for almost 3 and half years and I still have a hard time prioritizing my health needs over job, family, and friends. My toughest issue is that once school starts I will have so much grading--I constantly have to force myself to put it aside and go to the gym or for a run with my dog. I feel it's a struggle I will have forever, but I'm getting better at it.

@L2T--sounds like your project is well under way!

@brenda--glad tanya gave you that perspective. Another thing to consider is that sometimes it takes your body a few weeks to catch up with the changes you make. I know when I was in weight loss mode, I would sometimes have a few great weeks of eating and exercise with no losses on the scale. Then I would have a few so-so weeks and would see a big drop. :huh: When I looked back at my reports for my first year on MFP, I could clearly see that it takes my body about 3 weeks to "respond" to changes in my calorie allowance. Once you've been on here for a couple of months, take a look at your reports to see if you can find any patterns to your weight loss that can help you make adjustments to your nutrition.

@krisn--my dog also usually looks angry in his pictures. Whenever I bring out the camera, he flattens his ears and gets "shy." :laugh:

AFM--had a semi-lazy day (thanks to tom for telling me about the holiday ). I walked gunner and did some yard work. Tonight I'm just finishing up my laundry and watching tv. Tomorrow I'm meeting a colleague at work to prep for our AP classes. Then I have that health assessment with the trainer at the gym. I'm kind of nervous that he'll tell me my fitness level is awful. :noway: I know it's silly, but I guess I've watched too many episodes of Biggest Loser.

I will be well over my protein goal thanks to the hubs smoking some ribs and chicken. I also think I will have calories to spare which is good b/c I'm short 200 right now. Would like to get that back to zero nd into a surplus again.

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

August Challenge:
Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = (200)
100g of protein = 5/31 days

You all are so kind. Thanks for the anniversary wishes! 46 years today!

Church and Nat'l Lazy Day, so you know I didn't get a workout in, but I taught a class of 11 year olds and it sure felt like a workout.

So far, goals met 10/10. Somebody tell the press!

Oh newbies, your stories tug at my heartstrings. You are in the right place because there isn't a more caring and encouraging thread on MFP. Never give up. You will do this.

I'm so excited! I get my hearing aid this Tuesday and the Dr. said it will help my tinnitus, also! I really need two, but am trying one to see if it's tolerable (plus they are $$$$$). Will be so great to hear dialogue and in situations with background noise. See what you have to look forward to, youngsters.

Have a restful evening, everyone. Oh, if you can, look up. Super moon tonight--closest to earth this year.

@marsha (grammywhammy)--happy anniversary!! :flowerforyou: No view of the moon here as it's cloudy and rainy, but a friend posted a gorgeous shot of it from Eastern Oregon.

@cindy--welcome! :flowerforyou: I think your goals are realistic, but don't get discouraged if you don't meet them all right away. For example, if you don't get in all of the exercise or water one week, just be happy you did better than you would have in the past and try again the next week. The key to this seems to be me making sustainable changes, and not letting a bad day throw you completely off track. As far as the veggies go, do you like them? If so, then just make them and if no one else in the family wants them, you will have leftovers for the next day. My husband and I often have different food tastes. For example, I love fish but he's not always a fan. So I make fish for myself to take to work for lunch. I also tend to eat a lot more veggies than he does, and if there are leftovers, I like to use them the next day in an omlette, or I'll mix them with some quinoa or brown rice and eat them for lunch.

@laurie--crossing my fingers that you don't have to wait for the rest of your bloodwork. :flowerforyou:

AFM--had a good day foodwise--120g of protein and I'm back in the black (or should I say green?:laugh: ) with my running tally.

This will be a busy week for me. I have Ipad training all day Wed. and Thurs. Then on Sat. I go to my parents' in chicago for our yearly neighborhood festival. Though I probably won't get to the gym, there will plenty of walking and maybe some dancing as well. I will spend the night at their house, and then hang out at the festival part of the day Sunday as well. Being realistic about gym time, but it's possible I'll fit in another day or at least a run outside.

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

August Challenge:
Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = 34
100g of protein = 5/31 days

@mymowmow - Neelix is adorable! He's looking at you like he wants to say "Are you getting my good side?".

@tlh - You're a good sister for offering your help even when you were very busy. I agree with your DH, your cake business will take off. The pic you posted of the tiger cake was impressive and I bet yummy.

@ferafilia - Yay for the WHOOSH! I seriously need one. Been stuck at 182 for a while although I should say maintaining not stuck since I've had more than my share of days eating at a maintenance level. Time to get serious about losing the rest of this weight!

@susan - Great week! I so admire your tenacity and dedication to your journey. I know how easy it is to just slide back into our old, comfortable behaviors instead of staying the course. Your example is one we all should follow. NEVER give up!

@brenda - Darn scale can be so irritating, but you just need to keep going. I second what others have said, track your weight fluctuations. We all have them and when you see the over all trend is down despite the upticks, you can relax about seeing a higher number on any given day.

@skinnyjeanz - Over due to Sangria? Totally worth it.

@kateirving - Welcome to the best thread on MFP! Sounds like you've given so much to others and are finally going to take care of yourself. Check in often and reach out when you need support. This is an awesome group of people who have all struggled, failed and gotten themselves up and back on track.

@teresa - Congrats on the 50 days! I totally understand the negative self talk. I'm a perfectionist. I admit it, but have really worked on telling myself that it's absurd to judge myself way more harshly than I ever would others. I'm human. I screw up and as long as I get back up and try again, it's OK.

@tanya - Canoeing sounds so fun. Something I need to add to my "to do" list. DH probably won't want to try it, but my dog is always up for anything involving water.

@laurie - Hope your TOM loss sticks. Your account of coach potato to athlete is awesome!

@cin6832 - Your goals sound great! Just be careful not to attempt too many changes at once. It's all about creating a calorie deficit so your goal to be accountable and stay at your daily calorie goal is right where it should be at # 1.

@grammywhammy - Congrats on 46 years and meeting your calorie goal every day in August!

@kaye - Glad you avoided a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day! And I love your statement " I'm glad that I can start fresh tomorrow". That is a blessing we all need every day.

AFM - No walk this morning since it's pouring out there. I hope there will be a window after work to get it in. I'm pleased with all the choices for the laundry room especially the countertops which incorporate recycled glass. DH and I also went to the new outlet mall yesterday afternoon to check it out. I anticipate spending time there in the fall to put together a new wardrobe. I did buy some skinny ankle jeans at Talbots (size 12 yay!) and splurged on a raincoat at Coach. I've been a bargain shopper during the last 14 months of losing, but could not resist the raincoat since it's a classic and something I'll wear for years. It's a medium and even when I lose the rest of the weight, it'll still fit. Might have to go out in the rain later just to wear it!

Have a great Monday.

August Challenge - At or under daily calorie goal 8/10

Good Days: 8
Not so Good Days: 1
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days: 1

I am not familiar with some of the shorthand on the site. Someone has to put up a dictionary. But, what is TOM. Aside from my brothers name I couldn't think of what it means. Have an appt with my therapist this morning. I have been feeling good so I guess I am on the right track. I had a good long walk yesterday, and tried to focus on how I was enjoying being out. I have never been very athletic, and so never developed a real love of vigorous activity. I am trying to get into it gradually. Many moons ago I used to jog with a friend, she was much more into it, and it was easier to do with someone else. She had me train for a July 4 5K race and although we finished the race, we were behind the ambulance at the end of the race. Which gives you an idea of how fit we were. I would like to get to the point where I can hold a steady pace jogging without feeling like dropping and then maybe I will enter a race. This is one of my goals. Along with losing 72 lbs. Thank you for all the encouragement.

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