Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Well, I'm down 9 pounds since I started eating "like the poor person I am." LOL. Basically, my friend looked over my budget and told me that I am not wealthy enough to be eating out like I was. After eating on a budget for the past few weeks, and then this week replacing two meals with green smoothies, I was excited to see the poundage go down this morning. The perfect boost to end the week!

I been eating a "vegetarianish" diet since right after Christmas and noticed a difference in how I felt, but not in anything else. In fact, I felt like I was gaining more weight- probably because my only goal was to avoid eating animal meat.

Now that I have started more of a standard for what I will eat, I feel like I can form a sustainable pattern in my eating habits, rather than just either eating a strict diet or eating whatever the heck I feel like.

Anyways, I'm thankful for a forum like this where we are all on the same journey

QUESTION: What does AFM mean? I keep seeing that, but haven't picked up the lingo. lol

@robin--It's great to see you back! Glad the vision is so improved, and you are feeling better overall. Very interesting article too--thanks for sharing. As for my MIL--yeah, she's a piece of work. It's honestly not that hard on me b/c I'm someone who chooses to avoid drama when possible. I do feel bad for my DH and his sister b/c I think it's so unfair for anyone to have that kind of a person as a parent. I'm not saying they are both saints, but neither has done anything to deserve that kind of treatment from a mother.

@lindsay--haha, love the eating like a "poor person" comment. Since DH and I made out a budget a couple of weeks ago, I've been much better at thinking twice before spending money on bar food while out with friends. Congrats on the 9 lbs--that's awesome!!

@susan--glad you enjoyed Wicked and love the picture of Cyrus and his friend. Yes, my SIL is also not speaking with her mother. At this point only my BIL is still communicating with her (as far as we know) and possibly one of my nephews and his wife, but they are in Ohio, so not much contact. She drove my other nephew (her grandson) away several years ago, and as a result we never get to see him either. It is sad, but also her own doing, so it's hard to feel sorry for her for too long. Especially when she leaves those lovely messages on our machine.

@jennbo--welcome! I can relate to your story. I also have always been overweight, but when I hit my mid-thirties I gained about 60 lbs in 6 years. Suddenly, I was 40 years old and almost 250 lbs.--I knew I had to turn things around and that;s when I found MFP, Now I've lost that 60, but am about 2 sizes smaller than I was when I was last at this weight, meaning I have a lot more muscle on my body for my 185 lbs. Come back often for support and motivation.

@tanya--I love your new picture! As robin mentioned, I'm also dealing with an injury that is really starting to frustrate me. PT doesn't really seem to be making any lasting difference. If it were just the shoulder, that wouldn't be as bad, but I have days that even when y shoulder isn't hurting, I have tightness and pain in my lower neck. I know I need tobe patient and keep at it, but it's hard to deal with this chronic pain when I've never had neck or upper back pain before. Sorry, I know nothing about B12 shots.

@barb--I feel the same way--not sure why I'm struggling so much at this time of year when I did okay through the holidays. Everyday I say I will do better; then a few days later I'm eating or drinking things that I shouldn't. I may need to add a 2nd mantra related to food. Maybe amanda's "You Know Better!!"

@holly--thanks, we are trying not to let her get to us. I'm about ready to ditch my landline just so she can't call. However, it's part of a bundle and we would actually pay more each month without it (which makes no sense to me). I'm right there with you regarding the temps--I need it to be warmer soon!

@tracy (tlh)--the conference was actually really good, Got some great ideas for some lessons and we were done at 1 pm, so at least we got to start the weekend a little early. Hikes in CO sound like a great motivator! Oh, and your cakes were gorgeous!!

@melissa--I also got glasses at a young age--just 4 years old. They found I had astigmatism when I got my pre-kindergarten eye exam. I also wore contacts most of my adult life and then finally got LASIK in 2005. It's been great; however, it doesn't last forever--your eyes still age. I'm getting to the point where I need reading glasses again, and I've recently noticed that my night vision isn't as sharp. My advice to you is to get the LASIK while you're still young so you can get your money's worth out of it.

@kelley--so sorry to hear the news about your friend.

@L2T--I would kill for 6 days in a row of control--I feel like I lose it every other day lately. Congrats on the progress you're making.

@amanda--your glasses story made me laugh!

@lori--hope your husband joins you for the counseling.

@tracy (goins)--that cake was beautiful; sorry your order didn't work out to fulfill your expectations.

AFM--as I mentioned to tracy, the conference today was really good. It was all about using humor in the classroom which I already do, so it was fun to get some new idea.

Afterwards, my friends and I went and graded while waiting for colleagues to meet us out after school. I finished all of the AP quizzes, so this weekend I need to start on the AP essays.

A friend from work is having a party tomorrow night, so I will go to that and plan to spend the night b/c he lives kind of far, and I don't want to drive home after drinking. Several of my other work friends will sleep over as well, so it should be a regular slumber party. LOL He and his wife have a pretty big house and no kids yet, so they do this a few times a year. It's always a good time, but I don't want to drink too much and be too hungover to be productive on Sunday. As a precaution, I will be doing my 8k BEFORE the party--no excuses not to get that done!

Friday Fitness:
Ugh. With 2 days of PT this week, it didn't leave much time for any "real" fitness. At least when I was rehabbing my knee, I actually got a workout in the process. This shoulder/neck PT pretty much consists of my lying there moving my arm back and forth and some light massage. Tomorrow is the last day of the month. so I will do my 8k on the treadmill. Going to continue the light weights I got back to last week as well.

February Challenge:
Under weekly calorie goal: 1/4 weeks
All-in strength challenge=balance exercises 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 2 x/week:
Week 1: 2/3 balance; PT DONE; 2/2 runs
Week 2: 2/3 balance; PT DONE; 2/2 runs
Week 3: 3/3 balance; PT DONE; 2/2 runs
Week 4: 1/3 balance; PT DONE; 1/2 runs
8k at end of month (not sure what day) in 55 minutes (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47,1/25 = 55:41)

Grading Goals:
1. 10/64 BNW journal reflections
2. x/64 AP essays
3. 64/ 64 AP quizzes DONE

Exercise Goals: (week 4)
Sun--rest day
Mon--walk gunner NOT DONE + gym DONE
Tues--PT DONE
Wed--walk gunner NOT DONE + gym NOT DONE
Thurs--PT DONE
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym

2015 mantra "Just 15 minutes"

Friday fitness: My fitness goals are the only ones that I feel I am doing consistently. I've had a good walk everyday this week. Yesterday it was about 8 miles, today 6.8. We take Anya for a walk in the morning. Then I walk in the evening with one of my daughters. I have one day left of my goal for the resistance bands. My goal was 3 days a week (12 days for the month).
My food and water goals leave a lot to be desired. I'm thinking 'diet fatigue' as L2T mentioned may be my problem, but I've been slacking long enough that I should be rested now and ready to take off again.
@robin I'm not going anywhere. Even if I don't lose any more I need this group to keep me from gaining.
Plans for the weekend include lots of family. Will be a challenge.
Onward and downward. Kaye

@Lauriek70‌ Aren't snow days nice? We have had too many this winter which sucks for me because I don't get paid for them and we have to make them up in June. But having a day off to rest, get caught up and get things done is wicked nice!

@RobinsEgg‌ Glad your surgery went well! Hope you start feeling better from the flu. Tis the season right?

@kah68‌ Sorry to hear about your friend. Hopefully he will be able to fight it off again this time! Prayers and strength for him! Also, funny you're talking about the snow in TX. We are on winter break right now and last week it was freeeezing, like below zero temps up here in NH. One of my co-workers was so excited to go to TX this week, only to go to more freezing temps and winter storms.

@lindsaymarie612‌ I need to go on that "poor girl diet" too lol. I eat out wayyy too much for my budget! Great job on the weight loss, keep it up!

AFM - I've been pretty busy this week for being on vacation. I went away Wednesday and Thursday down to CT to the casinos with my mom. Yeah that was a waste lol, they got all of my money. Luckily I broke even on the roulette table and I was there for a while so it wasted time for me. I haven't worked out much this week, but I did get a lot of steps in. Bad part though, I have not eaten well at all. I need to get back on track. Last week I finally made it to my first 10lbs loss that I've been stuck at gaining and losing, and now I am probably back up again.

Hope everyone has a greaat weekend!

Erin

Good morning all. Well today is off to a much better start then yesterday. I woke up in the wee hours of the morning yesterday with the stomach flu. Luckily it was fast acting and by mid afternoon I was starting to feel human again. My daughter was lucky enough to be there right along with me Oh well feeling pretty good today and ready to get some stuff done. I have a couple of errands to run and then a disaster area called my house to get cleaned up. I did my weigh in this morning instead of yesterday and am down a couple more pounds. I am back under 310 from the summer weight gain. Now to finally kick that darn 300 and go live in twoderville I totally got this without the wonderful support I get from you all. Well gtg so have a great day everyone

Saturday...not much success to report. Having a lazy day...like most of my days off have been this month.
Took the kids back to school in the evening last night for a Dr. Seuss night. They got to kick back on some gym mats and watch Horton Hears a Who projected on the 'big screen'(aka: the gym wall). There was popcorn and water and all the kids were encouraged to come in their jammies. What a blast for the little ones! Mom was a little bored, but it was sweet to watch them bond with their friends.

Setting my goals for March:
1. Continue trying to stay within 100 calories of my goal most days. I'll be shooting for 21/31 days.
2. Exercise 3 days per week for a total of 12 days this month. Continue working toward my strength training goals since I didn't reach them in February. My workout buddy and I are determined to hold each other accountable, whether our schedules match up or not.
3. Get my greens. Eat three servings of veggies minimum each day.

Just a quick drive-by to update my goals. Got my 8k done in 55:15 which is my best time yet. Now I need to shower and get ready to head to the party. Probably won;t check in again util tomorrow,so I hope everybody has a good Saturday.

February Challenge:
Under weekly calorie goal: 2/4 weeks
All-in strength challenge=balance exercises 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 2 x/week:
Week 1: 2/3 balance; PT DONE; 2/2 runs
Week 2: 2/3 balance; PT DONE; 2/2 runs
Week 3: 3/3 balance; PT DONE; 2/2 runs
Week 4: 1/3 balance; PT DONE; 2/2 runs
8k at end of month (not sure what day) in 55 minutes (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47,1/25 = 55:41) DONE in 55:15--PR

Grading Goals:
1. 10/64 BNW journal reflections
2. x/64 AP essays
3. 64/ 64 AP quizzes DONE

Exercise Goals: (week 4)
Sun--rest day
Mon--walk gunner NOT DONE + gym DONE
Tues--PT DONE
Wed--walk gunner NOT DONE + gym NOT DONE
Thurs--PT DONE
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE

2015 mantra "Just 15 minutes"

Hi My name is Edna Emerson. I haven't got 100 lbs to lose, but would love to join your discussion chat. At one time I needed to lose around 75 lbs but have lost 34 mostly on MFP. To me weight loss is weight loss and I could use the encouragement from this site to meet my end goal. Hoping this is ok. Have a good weekend everyone. Edna

Hi everyone. Robin was asking if anyone knew anything about Dr. Bernstein diet. I have been there and done that. I lost 15 lbs in 13 days but it was the hardest thing I have ever done. Your calories for the day were around 700. I nearly ruined my bowels from this little lose weight fast deal. Yes they do give you needles (B12) every visit to help you control your appetite. I was going on a cruise and I had some clothes to fit into and that was why I went there. Would not recommend to anyone. Gained half of it as soon as I started eating normally. Also big bucks. This is what I know to be true for myself. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

@cblue315‌ keep up the good work with your workouts. Slow and steady wins the race, you'll continue to get stronger as you keep it up!

@melifornia‌ Glad you're getting the snow out there in KS, please keep it out there! lol I live in NH and coach softball, our season starts in 3 weeks and the field is s till covered in at least 2.5 feet of snow!


@hansea47‌ that movie night at the school sounds pretty fun! I can see how it would be a bit boring for the adults, but I bet the kids had a blast. Schools need to do more of that to keep a sense of community!

@Tanya949‌ Wow you totally just sounded like me and how I feel about possibly being ADD but also being such a procrastinator!

@skinnyjeanzbound‌ great job on your 8k time!

@NK1112‌ I completely understand what you're going through with your ex. I am still best friends with my ex, whom we broke up last February. It's one of the hardest/emotionally draining things ever. I know I should probably just cut ties, but just can't seem too. It makes it extremely difficult to get over the relationship, but I just feel like I can't not have him in my life. I give you props for cutting ties with him for the most part. I know how hard it is, and have respect for you for being strong enough to do it!

Wow I am having issues with posting tonight lol.. I keep hitting post before I am ready to.

AFM - I finally got back to kickboxing today. It was a rough class but good. I'm wicked bummed out that my vacation is basically over, but at the same time I welcome it to get back on a routine. My eating has been HORRIBLE this past week, and it shows, I gained about 5lbs. I have about 3 weeks to go until my softball season aka my crazy season begins, so I want to get back in a good routine before then.

I will check back in later or tomorrow with my March goals.

Well here they are: February Goals

Goal Actual
Calories 24/28 23/28

Walking 28/28 28/28
Inc. speed as much as possible 8/28
and distance

Plank (ugh) 14/28 2/28
Abs 14/28 3/28
Bike as much as possible 0 (We had a very rainy and cold month here in SW Florida - not like everyone in the snow areas, but still not good weather for riding. The few times it was good weather I was either at work or had another commitment.)

March Goals
I have decided to repeat my February goals. You know that old saying keep doing it until you get it right! LOL I did manage to lose a little over 6 pounds this month so things are moving along!

Well, today I was right on my calories until I ate the candied popcorn Cathy made for the "Big Hero Six" movie party she had at her house.
My final report for February is that I reached my goal of strength training 3 days per week. I did either walk or pedal 27 of 28 days. I didn't do well on my water and I know that I had about 5 days over on calories, but I didn't finish logging on the bad days.
March goals:
1. Continue with the resistance bands for strength training at least 3 days per week.
2. Walk 3+ miles per day. Pedal for 1 hour when the weather doesn't permit the walking.
3. Log accurately every day! Stay with calorie goal 28/31 days.
I can do this!
Onward and downward. Kaye
AB

Good morning to all my dearest friends.

I mentioned an upcoming triathlon, it is an olympic length. Quite ambitious for a newbie to the activity, but I needed a solid commitment to kick myself into gear. The event is July 15th in Winneconne, Wisconsin. It is a 3/4 mile swim, 30K bike and a 10K run. I am all in for this as my fitness goals show. The swim will not be an issue, the biking I will be ready for, the running is my weakness at this point. I still cannot run continuously for 1 mile. With the training schedule I have set up I am sure I will be up to speed by race day.

In June of last year my wonderful personal trainer left the state and passed my on to a young man she said would "get on you about your nutrition". Well he did that and so much more. After the third week of weighing in the same, he looked me in the eye and said "When are you going to get serious about this?" That was it for me. I went home and had a bit of a cry and then decided I would do everything in my power to prove him wrong. I cleaned up my eating, started tracking everything and lost two pounds by the next week.

In October the gym started a weight loss challenge and I decided I would go for it. I lost 35.5 pounds in 10 weeks and ended up in second place. My prize was a $250.00 pre-paid visa. I used the money to buy myself really good running shoes and a new gym bag. Since the end of the competition mid December I have lost an additional 11 pounds and 11 1/2 inches I am so very glad I have done all of this.

There are a bunch of us who chat in the locker room and one girl asked me what days she should go to the gym to get the kind of results I am getting. I said the best day to go to the gym is today. I am there every day, the only exceptions are if I am ill or if my body is telling me I just can't do it. So I go, I do what I can and I never feel guilty about my days off or if I have a bad food day. I am losing at a good pace and my measurements are coming down at a good rate.

After being over 200 pounds for 23 years I am no longer wearing plus size clothing. I still do not love to shop for clothing but I no longer dread it. I can shop in any store. My plantar fasciitis no longer bothers me. My back has been behaving for over 6 months now. I have had only 2 migraine headaches since last June. I can move better, I feel better. I can't wait to go in for my physical this year. That is an NSV by itself.

A side effect of this monumental change is my crumbling marriage. I am not sure exactly the cause but I no longer want to lay on the couch and watch endless hours of TV while snacking. I have tried to motivate him in so many different ways but he is dead set on staying the same. I am still not sure what my exit strategy will be, but I know in my heart that I do not what to ever go back to that sedentary lifestyle.

@Lauriek70‌ - What are the distances for your April Tri? (I must say I am in awe of your swimming)
@Ellen - Hope you are back up to speed and I am so happy you had a great outcome from your cataract surgery.
@bapcarrier‌ - I know you will do better in March, you have solid do-able goals, YOU CAN DO THIS!
@NK1112‌ - I am so sorry about your friend. Good housekeeping goals. Something similar will have to happen here before we can put the house up for sale.

"I am not telling you it will be easy, I am telling you it will be worth it" - Art Williams

Love to all,
Lori