Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

I will try to track my calories under my goal. I have been fairly faithful to my diet lately. I am trying to avoid my trigger foods. If I even have any, I just want to gorge myself. Instead I avoid them altogether. It has been easy so far but I used to be a pizza, ice cream and pasta freak. I do miss those things. I substitute anything whole grain, which is not bad. I am anxious for the day I weigh less than 220 lbs. I hope it is not too far away. I am getting prepared to move and am starting to pack all the things I don't need for now. It is such an odious task I wish it were over. I live in a place that is pretty rural and I don't have many friends here. The place I am moving to is a nice little small town, and my best friend is going to be right next door I can't wait. .

I have to tell you all that reading your posts is uplifting. You all are so tuned to each other and the whole tone of this topic is so positive. I do feel that it is a definite aid in my goal to get myself back in shape, and I thank you all.

Hi everyone! :flowerforyou:

@kaye--I've had those days when I head out thinking I can beat the rain, only to find it's faster than me. :laugh:

@robin--that spider web post made me laugh--totally me! :laugh: I'm deathly afraid of spiders. :noway: And yes, I didn't originally have much sleep planned, but I decided against the street dance tonight, so should be able to get to bed early-ish.

@tom--my husbad is planning to smoke a pork roast this weekend as well. He wanted to do it today, but the weather forcast insisted it would storm all day. Of course, we haven't had a drop since about 11 am, but by the time we realized the weather report was wrong, it was too late for him to start the process. Maybe tomorrow. :ohwell:

@kate--good luck with the packing. It will be so mice for you to be near your friend. :flowerforyou:

@kelley--sorry about your phone. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it lasts until the new release.

@alison--I love a clean fridge. Fortunately, with just the two of us, ours rarely gets cluttered.

@susna--Great job logging for 30 days straight! :drinker: And yes, the '80s crawl should be fun. One of my BFFs who's going with is absolutely stuck in the '80s. She' still has a bunch of her clothes and accessories from that time period and has spent the day rummaging through her closet looking for the "perfect" outfit. I think she's called me about a dozen times in the last 24 hours to say "Guess what I found!?!?!?" Fortunately, it's more amusing than it is annoying. :laugh:

@marsha--you are also doing great with the logging and exercise!! :drinker:

Saturday Success:
I don't have any earth-shattering successes to report. After figuring my TDEE and adjusting my calorie goal to 10% below TDEE, I am weighing in at the same weight as at the start of the month. However, I did start lifting again regularly, so I think that may be affecting my weight. My plan going forward is to continue with the same calorie range of 1680-1780, but work to stay closer to the 1680 and focus on my protein goal more diligently. I will also continue with the lifting and cardio that I've been doing, and see how September goes.

On the plus side, my clothes are all fitting really well, and I even noticed that a pair of my capri pants seemd a bit looser today, so maybe my body is starting to catch up with all of the changes.

Grading Goals:
1. 61/61 Junior universal screeners DONE
2. 63/68 AP quizzes DONE
3. 4/68 AP universal screeners

Exercise Goals:
Mon--rest day
Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Wed--walk gunner DONE
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym NOT DONE
Fri--walk gunner NOT DONE
Sat--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Sun--walk gunner

August Challenge:
Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = -166
100g of protein = 8/31 days

Good morning everyone.

Skinnyjeanzbound/ Karen - Pork roasts are one of the easy things to smoke. Mine always come out very good. Chicken and turkey are pretty easy too. The beef is less forgiving with temperature and time in the smoke. Good luck with yours!

Today the smoker has a whole turkey and a couple of chickens in it. The poultry makes for some great enchiladas. We may even try some pulled pork with bbq sauce enchiladas. The chicken makes really good enchiladas with verde enchilada sauce. We are going to try turkey enchiladas also since the turkey breasts we have done have been great. I think the brine overnight makes them have a great flavor.

Happy National Trail Mix Day
When : Always August 31st
National Trail Mix Day features a high energy, tasty treat for the trail or snacks. You can buy packages of trail mix at a store. Or, you can make up your own, using the ingredients you like best.
When you head out to a campout, a hike or to go biking, take the Trail Mix along with you. It provides the extra energy boost to keep you from getting tired and running out of energy along the trail. Don't limit trail mix to the trail. It is also good at campouts.
Here is a fun way that the Boy Scouts make Trail Mix:
Ask each hiker or camper to bring a box or bag of their favorite cereal, nuts, pretzels, raisins, dried fruit, M&Ms, etc. For younger hikers or new members of the group, it's best to provide them with a list of the types of food that can go into trail mix. That way, the inexperienced hiker won't bring something that cannot be easily carried. At the campout or before the hike, bring the group together and mix all the food in a big, big bowl. Put the mix into sealable baggies and pass them out to each hiker.
Tips: When making your own trail mix, avoid messy items that leave your hands sticky. Also avoid too many salty items. For example, unsalted nuts is better than salted ones.
Happy trails to you!

“Little by little does the trick.” ~Aesop

Tom

I am moving to the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland. To a small town. I can't wait. I know that the weather there is more temperate than it is in Palmyra. I just worry about the summers. Hopefully I will be lighter in weight and less intolerant of heat by that time. I really don't want to think about moving because of the packing. Each time I move towards the end of the packing I start to throw things willy nilly into whatever boxes I have on hand. It makes unpacking a challenge. I do plan to have someone carry things because years of nursing have made my back a constant backache if I don't watch out. Hopefully November weather will be good, I am leaving here Nov 8, can't wait.

Hi :bigsmile: I'm Betty and I'm from Columbus, Georgia. I am 50yrs old and my starting weight was 369lbs. I've lost 35lbs total as of today and now weigh 334lbs!!! I have a 20yrs old non-adjustable lapband that I am hopefully going to have removed by the end of this year. It has caused me to suffer greatly over these years with daily bouts of vomiting and sever acid reflux. This in turn has most definitely been the reason I have been diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus. This, unfortunately for me, means cancer cells are present in my esophagus and must be lasered (burned) off then re-checked every few months through endoscopy. I have undergone 2 ablation endoscopies already, the most recent one of which was just on Aug 28th. I am recuperating nicely from this procedure although the burning pain in my esophagus and chest does still rear it's ugly head whenever I constrict my chest or move a little too much. I'm sure within a few more days to a week maximum I will be back to 100%!! :bigsmile:
I have been married to the love of my life for nearly 30 years He met me on a blind date when I was 20yrs old and weighed 230lbs. We fell in love immediately and married 7 months later We were blessed with 2 children: a daughter, now 28 and a son, now almost 23. Our daughter has given us 3 precious grandchildren that we truly adore: ages 9,8, and 5. We all live in the same city and within a few miles of each other. Extended family reaches from Atlanta to Tennessee to Kentucky to Virginia and even to Germany!!!
I started here on MFP in mid July by simply logging my foods daily. It took me a while to venture out to find friends and to start looking for support and encouraging others. Happy to say that I've found so many kindhearted souls here that can totally relate or sympathize with me in all aspects of my life. I feel comfortable here and definitely LOVED AND ACCEPTED AS I AM TODAY and encouraged to be all that I can be TOMORROW! Life is so much sweeter now and there are so many possibilities for me with each new day...no matter the failures and mistakes of yesterdays. All we ever have for certain is today...right now! Do your best in this moment for yourself and no one else!!!

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Just in case someone else is counting until the roll over.


Katie- I am so excited- Where in the Chesapeake Bay Area of Maryland are you moving to? I live in Annapolis Maryland which is on the Chesapeake Bay. There are several counties and towns that line the Chesapeake Bay. The bay is a wonderful place to be and the weather is a mix of conditions, this summer has been fantastic- cool for the season with only a few days in the 90's. We do get snow in the winter but it truly depends on where you are as to how much you get. The dividing line appears to be a major interstate 95 and the areas South of there tend to get less snow. I hope we will be able to meet up. If you are on the Eastern Shore, I head over there often to bike ride or go to the beach. PM me if you have specific questions.

This past week has been very busy with school and yesterday I was busy all day. Ate two much at a picnic and then went to a baseball game and ate more than I should have. I paid for it yesterday and today on the scale but I know the weight will come off again. Went for a great bike ride today but we did stop at 12 miles because it was getting to hot (a 90 degree day) and trail was in direct sun. Tomorrow, I am riding again provided the rain is gone. I did kayak yesterday during the picnic so that helped some but still I know better than to eat right after exercising- eyes bigger than stomach.

I am looking forward to seeing my friend from Texas this week but our plans may be interrupted since her mom is in the hospital. Please send positive thoughts for her mom and that they don't need to head back to Texas quickly. They are suppose to visit on Wednesday but may need to leave earlier. They are closing up her parent's house and moving stuff back to Texas since she lost her Dad last year.

I am glad the first week of school is over but oh boy was I exhausted. Today, turned into a lazy day except for the bike ride, getting laundry done and finishing the lesson plans for the class I took this summer. Nothing like waiting until the last minute to get something finished. Now, I just need to grade some papers but it should not take to long-Famous last words.:laugh:

Have a great Labor Day and may you all find the time to relax.