Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Good afternoon everyone.

Robinsegg(Ellen)- We hope you heal quickly and feel better soon!:flowerforyou:

Although the dog days of summer are almost over, the second Sunday in September is going to the dogs – literally. It’s National Hug Your Hound Day!

Whether you share your life with a pit bull, bloodhound, great big Great Dane or tiny chihuahua, today’s “howliday” celebrates those loyal and faithful companions we love so much. This annual dog day serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping our four-legged friends happy, healthy and safe.
National Hug Your Hound Day also shines the spotlight on our four-legged friends that rest their paws in urban areas. While wide open spaces and the wild outdoors may not be available to city-dwelling dogs, you and Fido can still enjoy parks, lakes and other aspects of urban nature no matter where you reside.
According to the founder of National Hug Your Hound Day, Canine Behaviorist and author Ami Moore:
“We desire to increase the acceptance of dogs, leashed and unleashed, into all of the public spaces of our cities: taxis, restaurants, stores and malls. Our goal is that the physical, mental and emotional health benefits of dog ownership and companionship be available to everyone, everywhere, all the time, just as they are in the great cities of Europe.
With love, guidance, patience and training, well-mannered dogs add so much to our lives. In honor of today’s holiday, give Fido a great big hug and do something extra special just for him!

“People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.” ~Lewis Cass

Tom

Well, I attempted scuba diving today and it was an interesting experience. I can say it was not my favorite and I am not in love with it right now. Let's just say that I don't like things in my mouth and breathing under water is more challenging than I thought. :explode: Oh the things we do to get the attention of a guy who is clueless. :explode: I just hope he appreciates the effort I made to try something he really likes. Now, if he would just ask me to go out on a date. I don't want to ask but I may need to just to find out where I stand or if I have a chance. When I went out to lunch with the guys there were 4 guys from the scuba place plus me, I was asked how I like it. My response, I would rather go rock climbing or swimming or paddle boards. I will attempt it again to see if it gets any better but I will really need to keep my emotions in check. I left the pool once with the bathroom excuse but it was also my way to compose myself and mentally prepare to try again. I learned that I can swim underwater with the tank no problem but dealing with the mask and just breathing through the respirator is something I need to overcome.

Robin- Sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you heal quickly.:flowerforyou:

Hansea- Good luck with your half marathon, I am impressed with your desire to run that distance.:drinker: I have enough trouble getting excited about running 3.1 miles.

Susan- I would also take my own snacks and food. You can always ask for the sauces on the side or ask for the vegetarian alternative. Great job with the protein. :happy:

Karen- I hope you managed to get all your papers graded. I still need to grade a couple of sets tonight, I was delaying/ avoiding mine all weekend. :bigsmile:

Exercise goals
Sunday- scuba diving
Monday- Training run
Tuesday- Gym
Wednesday- Rest day unless I opt to swim
Thursday- swim
Friday- Climbing
Saturday- swim

Hi guys,

A little late to the party, but I am in the 100+ lbs to lose club, so I am happy to be here. I have been overweight for my entire adult life. At one point in my 20s I lost about 90 lbs in weight watchers, but almost immediately gained it all back and then some. I have also done a long stint in Overeaters Anonymous, but never reached anywhere near my goal weight. A few more failed tries at WW and finally found my way here after my doctor recommended I consider surgery. After much prayer, I determined that surgery is not for me. Instead, I needed to make a daily commitment to care for my body, including eating the proper amount of healthy foods and getting some exercise every day.

I joined MFP 3 weeks ago and have lost about 8 lbs. so far. (My ticker says 6 because I am not going to change it until I weigh in with my nutritionist in 2 weeks. Also, it says that I am only trying to lose 30 lbs, but that is because I am making small goals to start.) I have loved the support and friends I am making here and hope we can encourage each other in the journey.

Blessings!

Hello everybody. It has been a long time. I have been going through a lot of things. I am going to try my best to be back at this 100%. My sister is getting married and I am the matron of honor. Next September is her wedding. So I have a year to not be the hideous fat sister in the wedding.

I have gained back everything I have lost.....or close to. I feel horrible physically and mentally. I feel like I don't even know where to start anymore. I have tried to start over numerous times and just can't get back to what I was doing.....not even sure why. Not motivated enough I guess....even though the way I feel is horrible.

So here I am and I am hoping this time it is a true change.

Tina

Robin, I'm so sorry about your fall. I hope you feel better soon.
Welcome to all the newcomers and those who are recommitting.
Still on program today, but felt a little shaky about it. I ate a little more than half my exercise calories. I've been trying to stay below half. I got a good 5 mile walk. When I left our 49ers were comfortably ahead of Karen's Bears. When I got home, it was a sad picture.
Onward and downward. Kaye

@kah - Hope you found some good things at the mall and enjoyed your time with your Mom. I frequently shop with my girls, but cannot think of a time (past childhood) where I've done so with my Mom. If either one of us suggested it, I fear we'd suspect the other had a brain injury. Funny, I've never thought about how little Mother/Daughter bonding I do or have ever done with my Mom. Maybe that's why I do so much with my daughters.

@nettie - Your MIL is in for a rude awakening. Things have changed a lot in what doctors tell you about babies. I was reading the paper on Sunday and there was an article about SIDs deaths and how most could be attributed to irresponsible parents putting babies to bed on their stomachs. Well guess what Mr. Journalist? That's what moms my age were told to do by their doctors! Back then you would have been called irresponsible if you put your baby on their back. And we were told to have crib bumpers which are another no-no these days. Times change!

@skinnyjeanz - Tootsie Rolls are the devil's food. DH bought a bag of them at BJs recently and we've both said we will never do so again. They are so addictive. They call out to you..."I'm small and not many calories. Don't worry, you can just eat one". Uh... no you really can't.

@kateirving - We all have those foods we just can't have around. You're certainly not alone on that one!

@susan - YAY for no Diet Coke! And so glad you're enjoying Boot Camp. I need to find something like that now that my work schedule will no longer allow for me to take off for classes in the morning. I just need to find one that's after work and not a 5 am. I refuse to start that since I know full well I would not be able to do it long term. The laundry room is still in progress, but the countertops will be installed on Wednesday and the sink/faucet the next day. Then I'm down to tile, paint and re-hanging pictures. I promise to post pics when it's finally done.

@teresa - Back pain is the worst. Hope you feel better soon!

@robin - Oh no! So sorry you fell, but thank goodness you didn't break anything. Prays for a quick recovery coming your way.

AFM - It was a rainy weekend, but I found a window both days to take a walk. I also did some shopping and found some good things. But, I need someone to come over, arrange some outfits with what I have and take pictures so I know how to put things together. I basically need Granimals for grownups. I'm so impressed with how some people can put together outfits. I'm just not one of them. I can always enlist the next daughter who comes home. They are way more stylish than their Mom!

September Challenge - Days at or under daily calorie goal 11/30

Good Days: 11
Bad Days: 3

Monday check in- Lost a small amount of weight but the challenge has been super helpful. Not losing as wanted because I am not staying within calorie allotment. Just can;t guesstimate and have to take control and make sure I have planned what I am eating.

Doing good with exercise, but it generally exhausts me. Occasionally I get a second wind and feel better after exercse but mostly I feel the need to go to bed

A good sign is that I am back to working in my garden. Weed had literally taken over the side beds and after two days of work, these are clear and ready for planting. Have to call the extension service first, because crab grass got i and I know those roots are underground just waiting to pop back out next year. Some of the weeds were taller than my head and I had to take a shovel to dig the roots out

Will reply to post later, Have a job interview this morning

So inspiring to read every ones goals and successes. I have been away for a few weeks on my own. I have not lost anything in three weeks but have not gained anyhing either so that is success for my. I have been 30 lbs overweight for thirty years and now have face the task of changing my life habits to promote losing the weight.

My goal this week is to keep eating in public as opposed to eating in secret and alone.

Also found a site for a 28 days challenge of doing squats. Since I had knee replacement surgery last winter and my knee is finallly almost all pain free I feel that the challenge will strengthen my legs and help my balance so that is my goal for the next four weeks. That and sticking to my food plan. So yes I have been eating not the best foods for me, but manage to have enough legal foods to stay the same; no gain no loss which I think is more the glass is always half full instead of half empty.

Have a good day for you.

Soosun

@soosun--squat challenge sounds like a great idea to strengthen your knee; just make sure you really, really focus on your form. Squats are how I wrecked my knee a couple of years ago. :ohwell:

@tom--I remember my mom and friends drinking Grasshoppers when I was a kid. Such a '70s cocktail! :laugh: I won't be celebrating since I'm not a mint fan, but cheers to those who like it. :drinker:

@katrena--awesome that you are losing again, and that weeding sounds like it probably burned a lot of calories. Weeds taller than you?!?!:noway:

@L2T--you sound like my college roommate when it comes to fashion. I always tease her about needing adult Granimals. I think I dressed her throughout college, and even today, I know better than to just buy her one article of clothing. It's a whole outfit or nothing at all. :laugh:

@lori--it sounds like you need to have a talk with your DH about your future together. There's no way you can change him or make him want the healthier lifestyle. However, you can perhaps find compromise. Maybe for each "together activity" you trade off who chooses what you will do. Or compromise buy going for a walk after a meal. I know it's easier said than done, but if you both want to stay together, it's probably necessary. If he's unwilling to compromise at all, then maybe it's time to rethink a future with him, but after 34 years you owe it to yourself to give him a chance to meet you halfway. :flowerforyou:

@kaye--yes, I was pleasantly surprised that the Bears pulled off the win. It came with a price though, given the injuries we sustained.

Grading Goals:
1. 31/60 F451 Motif analyses

Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--rest day
Wed--walk gunner + gym (????) NOPE
Thurs--rest day
Fri--walk gunner NOT DONE (raining)
Sat--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Sun--walk gunner DONE + gym NOT DONE

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) = -337
100g of protein = 9/30 days

Monday Check-in: Oh, thank heavens the numbers on the scale are moving down again! :bigsmile: I was getting tired of rationalizing the stall.

Today's weigh-in: -5.3 lbs.
Total for Sept.: -6.7 lbs.
Total since Aug. 1: -24.4 lbs.

14/14 days at or under 1400 calories.
12/14 days exercise
Most days at least five servings of fruits and veggies.

Robinsegg/Ellen: Oh my! What a "trip!" Please feel better pronto. We're pullin' for ya!

Laurie: At least you're trying something new! Could you be a little claustrophobic? Perhaps practicing with the mask outside the pool? Don't give up yet.

Tom: I don't drink, but love peppermint. Is there a Peppermint Patty Day?

Welcome to all the newbies and returnees. You've made a giant step in the right direction just by joining this thread. Knowing that the people here have walked the same path and are willing to help me along with their encouragement and suggestions is a huge boon. No one here will judge you.

Not the best weekend as non-compliant diabetic hubby had two severe hypoglycemic episodes, but things are looking up today.

As our friend Kaye often says (sorry, but I love to quote you), "Onward & downward!"

We can win this battle!

GW>Marsha

There's no defeat in life
Save from within,
Unless you're beaten there
You're bound to win

We are all winners. Went for the job interview and it was tougher than I though. I have been an interviewer for years and it is quite different being on the other end, plus it has been years since I interviewed. Lots of questions about working with children and I havent actually done paid work with children but I love them and have them around me all the time. This job is part time for 3 months administering National Exam tests at schools to determine their rankings. I know I can do it, but I have no background in Education and if I am selected, it will be because they can't find anyone more qualified. Pretty sure they will give me the territory in the boonies, but that is ok, as I like to travel, though in Feb & "March, the mountain territories can be treacherous

Today is going to be a great day for me. I am going to water aerobics tonight and I am planning for my evening meal, so I stay on track. I am also going to work in my front flower bed. I plan to visit my niece tomorrow and on the way back stop and get some pansies to plant in the front.

My biggest success for the week has been getting back to normal and cleaning my house and working in the yard. In other words, I am beginning to care about myself and my surroundings.

KathiJo, Dream, Dhines, Emma, Kuddled, Jbbella, Niecey – Welcome to our group!
TOOTS: ENJOY CHINA AND YOUR NEW FAMILY.
SUSAN2396 - You are always so encouraging and it is amazing how much you accomplish, both in your professional and personal life. You Rock!!!
cblue 315 - Your paperwork, you think. I havent balance anything since last Dec. It's on my way but keeps getting moved to the bottom. Hopefully I will tackle this week. Congrats on the weight loss -
Congrats on 34 years, that is an accomplishment. I wonder if the two different lifestyles are compatible and can be worked out. Perhaps your changes will make an impact on your hubby. It is a personal thing and I know in my daughters case, I think her husbands influence contributed to her gaining her weight back, but ultimately she has to take responsibility for the weight. I know others say their husband encourage them, but even with my now ex husbands encouragement I still remained heavy, so ultimately we each have to row our own boat, though it is certainly nice to have someone helping us. My best wishes are with you, but know that being outside a marriage is tough, tough tough
Congrats on the bike. I think I will dig mine out and try riding this week, since the weather has cooled down some
Bohemian. Your life sounds like a hoot, which is in the South in America, a good time.
Morgori - I love the Colin Powell quote. Thanks for reminding us to be happy. And for the inspiration, you 144 weight loss provided.
Soosun - Welcome back, sounds like you are on track
Skinnyjeans - You are making good progress. Also regarding the orthotics, can they go in dress shoes. I have been resisting these because I don't want to wear tennis shoes the rest of my life
Robin - So sorry about the fall. Hoping you get better soon
Hansea47 - Oh I thought we were to only log the good choices, Just kidding, Surprizing how hard it is to log an ice cream bar. So sorry about your friends child. I'll pray for him. What state are you in?
Also great for staying under with pizza, which gets a bad rap. It's actualy quite good for you if you can stay with one piece
Teresa - Sorry about your back. I've had foot problems that always respond to getting my back problem fixed. I believe they are connected. The chiropracter, physcial therapist (especially dry needling) have helped me tremendously with back problem, but foot problem only responds to cortisone shots in my back. Trying not to get too many. Exercise makes the back problem worse, but I am working with a corrective exercise trainer who is helping. I sleep on ice packs most nights. Hope you can get a handle on ths.

Lives2Travel - Your weight loss is so inspiring
Bohemian - What I liked so much when I visited England in April two years ago, even the tiniest most modest houses, apartments seem to have had gardens that were given lots of thoughs. I just love that mentality. I read once that in China during one of their revolutions, they made the school children dig up grass and no one was allowed to raise flowers. I always thought that was so dehumanizing. I loe the beauty of a bloom.

LaurieK - You are really active. Your description of Scuba made me laugh, but I was at the gym the other day and I thought, if the guys don't come to me maybe this is where to meet them. Most are younger and hunks, but I did meet an older chap in the hot tub. He said I had a nice personality. Not what I wanted to hear, but guess it will do. Of course, with no makeup and looking like a drowned rat, what could I expect.
When I was getting certified to teach water aerobics, we had to dive underwater and rescue a dummy, and that was the hardest part. I actually had to have a swimming instructor work with me to help me develop that skill so I could pass the exam. Not to worry, Aerobic instructors at the Y are not allowed to rescue students. That is the job of the lifeguard.

Rachwin - Glad you are here. Agree with your decision about surgery. My daugher had it, major surgery, lots of complications and has gained almost all her weight back along with the health issues and is now most likely malnourished. On the other hand a friend had it and has done pretty good keeping her weight off. Diet and exerise are, in my opionion, the only way to lost and maintain, if we can maintain the lifestyle

trhgr - Tina, Welcome back and hope life gets easier for you

Jennintx - Welcome back and keep up the good work. You know what it takes.

Tanya- Sounds like a fun day with the canoes.


ITS NO WONDER THAT I AM NOT LOSING. I AM NOT STAYING WITHIN CALORIE PLAN. AS DR JOHN SKLARE OF EDIETS WOULD SAY "YOU ARE ON AUTO PILOT"
Struggling, picked up brownies and put them back 3 times at Kroger but finally walked away. I have to ask myself, do I want to be healthy or get the satisfaction of the moment.
The challenge is useful to help me see what is really going on.


SEPT CHALLENGE 6 OUT OF 14 under Goal This was 3 out of 10. adjut as necessary
Exercise 7 out of 12
As of 9/15

Katren a

I'm in

I know how you feel! I have 200lbs to lose and my doctor suggested bariatric surgery. I don't want to do it. I feel like its the easy way out. I also know a number of people who have had it done and they've had lots of trouble. My problem is overeating. When I eat something I love, I can't stop. For the past 2 years, I have been eliminating my trigger foods. Pop, chips, fast food, donuts, pasta with butter. I've been trying new, healthy things and doing much more activity. Making little changes gradually has helped me.

It is a bit different when we need to lose 100 pounds or more. I had almost given up a year ago and started using a calorie app; what do you know? It worked. I have been at it since 12/1/13 and have been extremely faithful. I am now working on my last 40-50 pounds! Best wishes for your success.

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