Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@robin--sorry you are still in pain and the doc cut off your self-medicating ice cream. :frown: I hope the fun you have on vacation distracts you from the discomfort. Can't wait to see pictures of the puppy, and I LOVE the name. I don't know if you recall, but Daisy is what I wanted my sister to name my niece. She ended up choosing Violet--I chose the wrong flower. :laugh:

@nettie--Yay, a girl!! I was going to "play grandma" and advise you to name her Daisy. Fortunately for you, robin's sister named the puppy that, so I guess you get to choose the name yourself. :laugh:

@mzfrizz--could you try switching to iced tea instead of soda? I replaced my diet coke addiction with green iced tea--that way I still got my caffeine fix without all of the chemicals. I like unsweetened tea, but if even if you add sugar to sweeten it, at least you could control the amount of sugar (or perhaps you could use stevia if you're not allergic to it). If it's the carbonation that you like, could you drink plain soda/seltzer flavored with a little bit of fruit juice?

@katrena--great to see you back! :flowerforyou:

@kelley--ugh, hope your knee swelling goes down so you can make your workout tomorrow.

@marsha--wow, what great results your first month back!! :drinker:

@teresa--I made sausage and peppers with Italian chicken sausage once, and it was delicious for a fraction of the calories!

I know I've missed a lot of you--promise to get you on the next round of personals. Also, welcome to all of the newlings! :flowerforyou:

Wed. Wish:
I second lori's wish for a clone. I would just sit her in my office all day, and she would be my grading machine! :laugh: I got through all of the screeners and got them back to my students today, but of course there's always more to grade. My goal was to get the short stories back by Friday, but that's looking doubtful seeing as I haven't even started them yet. Instead, I think I will focus on getting the journals done before the end of the week, since they are much more cumbersome to try to bring home over the weekend. Fortunately, tomorrow my AP students are writing in-class essays, so that will give me 3 periods to grade.

I also second alison's wish for the cleaning fairy to pay me a visit. :laugh:

I got to the gym today and had a really good workout--lifted and then did 30 minutes on the stationary bike = almost 8 miles! :happy: My food choices weren't great--I started the day with one of those Panera cinnamon crunch bagels. Who knew they were 420 calories!! :noway: I managed to turn it around and come in under goal, but it was a tough one. Tomorrow will be better!

Grading Goals:
1. x/68 AP journals
2. x/61 F451 short stories

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

September Challenge:
Meet my TDEE -10% to -15% = 1680-1780 calories. I will keep my running tally over or short up until my trip to meet laurie and susan. Last month I came in a few hundred over. This month I'm determined to be under when I get on the plane to head to NYC on Sept. 27th!!

Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = 38
100g of protein = 3/31 days

Well, today was a bad day. My journal looks pretty ugly, but I did record it all. We finally have our car back! The auto body shop met us in Boise with the car about 3 this afternoon. Thus the bad diary because we ate out. I do much better when I'm doing the cooking. I did get my long walk, though so that is good. I'm still not where I should be with my water, but I am doing better.
Wednesday wish: I wish that I could figure out why I have quit losing. Each day when I close out the diary, it says that I should be losing, but I'm not.
Onward and downward. Kaye

Happy Labor Day everyone, hope you all had a great weekend. It looks like you are all doing great, I am just two pounds from goal weight, and am here to tell you that every ounce was a challenge. But it's all worth it. I feel decades younger, much lighter on my feet and proud to say that I can catch the grandkids now.

Just keep going, and you all will get there. Never stop, never give up.

@mozzie - Welcome and congrats on starting your journey. And, I'm with you.....Come on Fall! I've already decided to pack up my shorts and sleeveless stuff this weekend. It's still hot enough to wear it, but I'm tired of it all and ready to wear some of the new Fall clothes I've bought recently.

@robin - Can't wait to see puppy pictures. There should be a job where you can get paid to play with puppies all day.

@kaye - When you figure it out, please share the secret with me. When good days = No loss, it sure gets frustrating.

AFM - Oldest DD coming through town tonight on her way to a weekend getaway. We're going to take her to what I consider one of, if not the, best restaurant in Charlotte for her birthday dinner. I've already looked at the menu and chosen Trout Picatta (Sauteed North Carolina Mountain Trout with Capers, Artichoke Hearts and Prosciutto in Lemon Beurre Blanc with Asparagus). Add a glass of Malbec and it will be a fabulous dinner. I spent about 10 minutes last night logging my best guesses at the calorie count and by eating light the rest of the day and taking a morning walk, I will not have to count today as a bad one.

Hope everyone has a great day!

September Challenge - Days at or under daily calorie goal 3/30

Good Days: 3

Top of the morning to you.

I went to give blood in August and was turned down. My pulse was 46 and they said it had to be over 50. She asked me if I did a lot of cardio and I had to :laugh: . She said runner’s often have low pulses while resting. I do not think I could run more than a few steps. I went to the Doctors yesterday and my high blood pressure meds have been cut in half.:drinker: I have to go get blood work done and I am anxious to see my A1C.

NATIONAL WILDLIFE DAY
Today is National Wildlife Day. Take a trip down to your local zoo and celebrate!
Wild animals are fascinating and amazing creatures that we can appreciate and learn from. National Wildlife Day is about two important things: raising awareness for endangered animals and appreciating U.S. zoos, sanctuaries, farms, etc. for helping to preserve our wildlife.
As you go on with your day today, take note of the different animals that you see. Even if they are domesticated, take a minute to think about where they came from and what they would be like in the wild. Understand that each species on our planet serves a purpose and should be cared for and protected just as we would our own pets!
**** Visit these sites to learn more about our nation’s wildlife and the endangered species on it****

http://www.iucnredlist.org/

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“Everyone faces defeat. It may be a stepping-stone or a stumbling block, depending on the mental attitude with which it is faced.” ~Napoleon Hill

Tom

Thursday Truth: I have been doing poorly at cutting down on the carbs. I have been over on carbs a lot lately and even with being at or under calorie goal, I am not losing because of it.

Just thought I would pop in and say "HI"! I lurk and read everyone's posts every day. Just short of time all the time.
Welcome to all the newbie's!

Hi All,

My name is Shai and I need to lose 100 pounds!!! I weight 230 and I am 5'8". I may need to lose 105, but I think 130 pounds is a good weight for someone my height. I joined MFP yesterday and am really excited to find this group. I've started swimming again to help with my weight loss and my family and I meet every Sunday with a trainer in a park here in Desoto TX so she can use her sadistic weight losing skills on us to "help" us. LOL

My Thursday Truth - My will power is so low that I almost have none! I bought a Nutri-Bullet and wont even use it. I'm hoping that joining MFP and this group will help me with that.

I know that truth was kind of weak, but I'll work on it! :devil:

Hey, Hi Everyone! I wanted to check in- I am having a hard time keeping up with school, work, life, this thread and the friends list. I am taking Macroeconomics and Algebra this semester which are both a lot of work. I actually haven't been able to keep up with the thread since my last post. In life I wonder if the storms will ever stop hitting my family. Anyone one with 18-21yr old kids I could use some advice....My son is giving up in life in general he is mad at the world constantly and doesn't seem to care about anything anymore. I personally think he should get some help but he refuses and being he is considered an adult now I can't force him. He has became extremely hard to live with and I know he is going through the whole dating thing with girls who want more than he does. So, that could be part of the problem. Not trying to analyse just trying to see how I can start a conversation with him. If anyone has ideas you can inbox me being I don't know how soon I can get back to the thread.
In the mist of it all I have begun binge eating from all the stress not as bad as I use to but still not good for me either. Still walking a lot but water consumption is not where it should be and not feeling motivated to do much at all.

Take care everyone!

Happy Thursday! Stuck at work all day and it is slowwwwww!! People must not think they can't buy furniture after Labor Day, but they can!!!! :bigsmile:

@Robin, sorry about the gain and the pain you are in. Icecream sounds like the perfect medication but the side effects aren't very friendly, are they? I hope you have a wonderful vacation and that the pain behaves itself. :flowerforyou:

@Skinny, Panera cinnamon crunch bagels are soooooo good!! We have bedding reps that often bring in Panera and all their food so dang tasty!! Good for you for making it fit into your calories. :drinker:

@grandmakaye, do you weigh and measure everything you eat? I know that if I try to guess what things are I always get in trouble and stop losing.

@Mozzie, welcome to the group. You can do this!!!! :flowerforyou:

@Lives2Travel, that dinner menu sounds sooooo good!! Good for you for pre-planning! :drinker:

@beckah, I have the same problem keeping the carbs under control. Keep checking in and post when you can. I know when things get busy for me it is all I can do to type a few lines and read what I can.

@cblue315, Wahoooooooo for being under 240!!!! :bigsmile: :drinker: I can't wait until I can do the same happy dance. You go girl!!!! :flowerforyou:

@shaiwriter, welcome to MFP and this group! There is so much great and practical info on the boards. The only way to succeed is to NOT give up. That means taking it day by day, and when you fall off you get right back on. Keep posting so we can get to know you and support your efforts. :flowerforyou:

@maginsky, that's right...NO excuses!!! I have been sitting on my butt all day at work and once I finish this post I plan to go for a nice long walk around my store. I wear a Fitbit and numbers don't lie. :noway:

@mnwalkingquee, I'm so sorry to hear about your stresses and your son's difficulties. I went through some really stuff times with my daughter when she turned 18. Just know you are in my prayers that it will get better.

@April, there are some good threads on the message board about how the calorie counting on MFP works. I think 1600 is a good target when starting out.

AFM: Thursday truth is something I've been thinking a lot about. I told my husband this morning that what I think is wrong with me is that I have a " I want my cake and eat it too" mentality. Sure I can have my cake but NOT if it doesn't fit into my calorie goals. That is still hard for me to accept. I know it rationally but emotionally it is still such a battle. :ohwell:

I'm going to take that walk now! :happy:

Lori- Yay!!! Congratulations at sliding down a weight category and getting under 240!

Teresa- I hear you on the emotion vs rational thing. I KNOW what I should be doing...but, there's still a lot of mind games going on.

I was over by 700ish calories today...not great. I wanted to have my ice cream and eat it too. At least I worked out for quite a while this morning to make up for some of my indulgences.

@laurie--so sorry to hear about your friend's mom. That is very sad, and I hope she passes peacefully. It sounds like you had a nice evening with friends, but I know what you mean about going out on school nights. Even though I stay up late every night, there's a big difference between being home and awake, and actually being out and about. The latter makes me so much more tired. :yawn:

@hansea & teresa--I'm right there with you regarding the mind games. I'm so well-trained by MFP that if I see green numbers I want to eat more. :laugh: For example, right now I have just under 1680 calories for the day, and I should stop to meet my -15% TDEE goal, but b/c I have my calories set at 1780 (TDEE -10%), it's a struggle to not eat those last 100 calories. :grumble:

@tammy--looks like your Seahawks are beating the Pack. I love football, but I don't love all of the high-calorie food and drink that goes along with it.

@teresa--yes, they are yummy! I'm not usually tempted by bagels--I can typically have a quarter of a bagel with a little cream cheese and be content. But man oh man that cinnamon crunch was way too tempting! :blushing: Maybe if I had looked up the calories before I ate it, I never would have even picked it up.

@april--MFP calculates your allowance based on your weight, height, activity level (that you choose at set up), and weight loss goal (1 lb/week, 2 lbs/week, etc that you also choose). It's up to you whether you decide to use their allowance or figure your own based on another calculator. I don't know your weight and height, so I can't really give you any feedback about the 1600 calorie goal.

@holly--wow, those classes don't sound fun. :frown: Sorry about your son--I don't have any sage advice--I teach teens, but I've never raised one.

@lori--congrats on your milestone!!! :drinker: :drinker:

@beckah--I try to focus on increasing my protein and then my carbs naturally go down as a consequence. I'm still over sometimes, but I feel less deprived when I take that approach, and I tend to be more successful as a result.

@hansea--sorry the weather spoiled your run, but good job doing the video instead. :flowerforyou:

@tom--glad you were able to decrease the BP meds. Yes, 46 is quite low. I do quite a bit of cardio and my resting HR is 58. When I donate blood the person taking my vitals almost always asks me if I'm a runner.

@kelley--Hope you had time for that workout. I love sweets, but nowadays I find that if I overindulge and don't burn off the glucose with exercise, I actually feel physically ill. :sick:

@L2T--sounds like a great plan for dinner--hope you enjoyed the visit with your daughter.

@kaye--I hear you and have zero advice. I weigh and measure everything when possible, and based on that I should be losing too. It's so frustrating, but I know I have to just keep going--at the very least, my diligence is keeping me from gaining and I know I'm healthier overall. Glad you finally got the car back! :drinker:

Wow, lots of newlings!! Welcome to you all! :flowerforyou:

Thursday Truth:
I'm feeling the frustration that kaye and a few others voiced. :grumble: Scale is still reading 185 most days. I'm trying to decide if work clothes are fitting any differently than last spring, but it's really hard to tell. I know they aren't tighter, but it's hard to remember how loose some of the pants were. I think the pants I wore today felt looser than in the past, but it could just be wishful thinking.

Finished my AP journals, so I will have the opportunity to get started on the short stories tomorrow. It's REALLY hard for me to grade on Fridays, but I would like to at least put a dent in the pile.

Missed my protein goal today, but I WILL close out without eating that last 100 calories!!!!!

Grading Goals:
1. 68/68 AP journals DONE
2. x/61 F451 short stories

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

September Challenge:
Meet my TDEE -10% to -15% = 1680-1780 calories. I will keep my running tally over or short up until my trip to meet laurie and susan. Last month I came in a few hundred over. This month I'm determined to be under when I get on the plane to head to NYC on Sept. 27th!!

Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = 150
100g of protein = 3/30 days

Good morning all.

NATIONAL LAZY MOM’S DAY
Annually celebrated on the first Friday of September, National Lazy Mom’s Day is a special day for all moms across the nation.
This day was created as a day for moms to relax, rest, and enjoy without feeling guilty about taking the day for them to completely unwind after the busy summer. Take a long nap, go for a nice walk, enjoy the afternoon at the movies, read a book, have coffee with a girlfriend, watch your favorite shows on television or whatever you choose, the day is yours!!

“If you want to accomplish anything in life, you can’t just sit back and hope it will happen. You’ve got to make it happen.” ~Chuck Norris

Tom

I’m not sure how anyone else feels, but for a shortened week this week sure seemed long and tiring. :yawn: I’m so glad it’s Friday!

@Laurie~I’m sorry to hear about your friend Jenna’s mom, and so close to losing her dad too. I hope her mom passes peacefully.

@Holly~I remember macro and algebra well, it’s always tough to take two courses that involve so much math together—hope you figure out a way to balance everything soon. I’m sorry for your son’s struggles, I wish I could offer some advice—does he have any interests or is he working?

@Karen~My body is definitely responding to that extra sugar this week, I think it’s one reason I feel so lethargic—and last night I woke up with a stomach ache, yep I’m reaping the repercussions of this week’s indiscretions. :sick: :frown:

@April~I don’t really have any advice as to your caloric allowance. MFP uses your BMR and activity level to figure out your allowance—the only suggestion I could make is to adjust your macros. IMO MFP has carbs set too high at 50%, try cutting your carbs down to 40% and using the caloric allowance it suggests based on the parameters you fill into their formula —give that a try for a couple of weeks and see how your body responds.

@Tom~I’m sure my sister would love to take advantage of national lazy mom’s day, but she’s packing for them to go camping this weekend.

AFM~I figured my knee issues lately were just from arthritis, hence the cortisone injection but my MCL is highly inflamed/sprained, luckily not torn again—overuse, I’ve been running too much. :frown: So I’m taking it as a sign to back off from running for a bit. I did see my trainer last night but we just did bench press and some other upper body stuff, to give my MCL a break—I am going to do some cardio this afternoon, probably just walk on the treadmill at my trainer’s studio. Saturday I hope to get the big stuff to Goodwill from my spare bedroom purge (fingers crossed it fits in my car).

So, funny story—my youngest nephew started kindergarten this year, my sister emailed to say he really likes it although think the day is too long (kindergarten is all day) because he misses his toys! She said as soon as he gets home he goes straight to his room to make up for lost time. :laugh:

Exercise Goals:

Sunday~Trainer DONE!
Monday~Rest Day DONE!
Tuesday~Trainer NOT DONE (had to cancel—knee)
Wednesday~None scheduled (HOA meeting & knee still out) DONE
Thursday~Trainer DONE!
Friday~Cardio
Saturday~Cardio (probably in the form of housework)

good morning, am on a marathon of days worked so exercise for me is not an option the next 4/wking 12 hr shifts starting at 0500 and ending at 2000 does not leave time for anything but a quick swipe thru the house. thank god i live alone. hopefully this will be over soon and i can get back to it.

Friday Fitness: Usually fitness on Fridays is out for me due to my schedule, but this a.m. I was at the gym before 7 and got in some time on the elliptical and recumbent bike. If I wait until afternoon, it won't happen. Too tired and lazy.

September Challenge: 4/4 days under goal, 5/5 days cardio

Kelley: Hearing about your painful injection kind of scares me. Is that the norm for knees? Are you feeling better? I just got the name of a good ortho doctor today, but maybe I'll wait and see. Hmmmm.

Kaye: Weighing my food really works, especially in grams. Measuring is a little inexact also, at least for me. And when I get sloppy and estimate, I gain. (Wishful thinking, I guess ) Might be just what you need to lose those last couple of pounds. You are doing really, really well.

So craving steamed crabs--and they're low-fat and low-calorie. No seafood markets here have any today. I checked. Funny story though. My sis and bil live in Southport, NC, about a mile from the intercoastal. Yesterday my bil found a blue crab under his car parked in the driveway! How did it get there? (Crabs cannot walk a mile in the heat, crossing streets, I'm pretty sure.) It's a puzzlement.

Have a great weekend, friends.

GW>Marsha