Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@Tom That is an interesting article. Thanks for taking the time to look it up for us after Kaye mentioned it.

@susan--maybe I missed it, but are you and cyrus going anywhere for spring break? I know you really had a rough time with your friend's passing due to his cancer. My friend is in great spirits and has a ton of support, but this is just the start of her battle. She's still completely healthy (other than some nausea from the chemo) and I have no idea how long she will stay this way. Another friend was saying she knows someone in a similar situation--treating but not trying to cure his cancer--and he's been living a pretty normal life for about 10 years. I don't really know how to ask the questions about her prognosis and doctor's predictions without completely breaking down about it. Regardless of the answer--it's not going to be a happy one. She's never going to have the privilege of not worrying about her health and her future.

@tom--thanks for sharing the article kaye mentioned. I loved the tip about turning down the thermostat. I will have to use that argument the next time DH and I are arguing about it. He always wants it at 72, and I'm all like "put on some socks!" as I turn it down to 68. LOL Also, love, love, love that Oscar Wilde quote. Who am I kidding? I love all of Wilde's quotes.

@molly--welcome! I think a lot of us on this thread tend to focus most of our support here. I know I'm terrible about supporting others on the general newsfeed, but come back often and you'll get tons of advice, motivation, and cheers!

@kaye--I also always overpack. I'm already trying to figure out a way to take a carry-on bag only when I travel to Nashville in May. Like you, I know I need more sleep but can't figure out how to actually get it. I know the easy answer is "go to bed earlier"; however, I just have a hard time unwinding in the evening. I have friends who go to bed at 9 pm, and all I can think is "how do you ever get anything done?"

@tracy (tlh)--After reading the advice/discussion regarding your macros, I checked to see how I've been doing on my protein. Not good. I've been averaging about 20% so I'm going to work on getting mine up to 30%. I find if I just focus on that number, my carbs and fat naturally fall into place.

@browneyed--I'm sorry you're struggling with your food intake. I understand the fear of going on a binge, and I tried looking at your food diary to offer some suggestions, but it's private so I can't see it. Are you eating once a day? Twice? Do you eat bigger meals or smaller snacks? Are there certain foods that seem to trigger the binges? I know for me, if I start on the sugary high carb foods, it's hard to stop--especially when the food is out for a party and everyone is just grazing all day. At home I have an easier time reigning it in b/c I don't keep the really "dangerous" stuff in my house, and I can weigh/measure out a portion or two of any treat I do bring home. As for your stomach--could you have as ulcer? When I was a teenager, my bodies stress response was a stomach ulcer. Arguments with boyfriends or worries about those relationships used to be my worst trigger. In fact, I used to joke that I stayed with my husband b/c he didn't make my stomach hurt.

@lori--Yes, I still have grading, but also have some down time with friends and family already scheduled into the week. Enjoy Annie! When I was a kid, I wanted to be Annie--I would sit in my basement for hours playing the soundtrack belting out the lyrics to practice for my "audition." I really have no singing talent--I can carry a tune, but that's about it--but my parents didn't have the heart to tell me I would never make it to Broadway. They just let me sing. Finally, my dad bought tickets for us to go see the musical on stage--one of the highlights of my childhood.

@2ledbetter‌ --Haha, I think anyone who knows me would tell you my rebellious streak is far from "little." If you tell me I can't do something, I will immediately try to find a way to do it. My dad figured that out when I was very young and used it to parent me. My sophomore year of HS when I started talking about getting into second tier universities like Georgetown and Loyola, he said "oh, your grades aren't good enough for those schools." I got straight A's my junior year. My mother still hasn't figured it out, but she's still a great mom.

@angelika--the new pup is adorable. Is it a cocker spaniel?

Monday Check in:
Weight is holding in the middle of my normal 5 lb range. As I mentioned to tracy, I need to work on my protein intake. I think whatever April challenge we decide upon, upping my protein intake will certainly be a personal goal.

Well, I'm on Spring break and we got 4 inches of snow this morning. No walk for gunner--I just can't bring myself to bundle up for it. So instead I'm at starbucks--going to make a dent in this grading before going to dinner at my friend's house.

March Challenge:
At or under calories 5/7 days every week and at or under as a weekly average.
Week 1: At/under calories 4/7 (but one day I was only over by 7 calories) UNDER FOR WK
Week 2: At/under calories 5/7 OVER FOR WK
Week 3: At/under calories 3/7 OVER FOR WK

All-in strength challenge=core work 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 3 x/week:
Week 1: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs (sick most of week though)
Week 2: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs
Week 3: x/3 core; PT DONE; x/3 runs YUCK
Week 4: 1/3 core; PT; 1/3 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; 2/28=55:15)

Grading Goals:
1. x/64 AP essays
2. x/16 AP analysis activities
3. x/12 America Poem analyses
4. 45/60 Gatsby tests
5. 1/64 Wuthering Heights journals

Exercise Goals: (week 4)
Sun--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Mon--walk gunner NOPE
Tues--walk gunner
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--PT
Fri--walk gunner + gym
Sat--walk gunner + gym

2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes

How do you figure out how much protein you need? I am a vegetarian (dairy and eggs are fine- can't handle the texture of meat) and I struggle to get enough protein. Any suggestions?

I am back after a few days off from the thread. I have been extremely busy the last couple of weeks and this weekend was no exception. I am still struggling but the weight is dropping- gotta love that water weight. I just want it to continue dropping without rebounding again.

Just a few quick responses- love the cakes, sorry about the illness, happy for those you of you have beaten illnesses.

Karen enjoy your Spring Break and please don't spend it all grading those papers. I have one more week until Spring break.

Susan and Kelley- I don't care if I go to Atlanta or Chicago to do the run. I just think it would be fun to meet up with others from this group. Susan, I would like to stay with you, it would be a fun slumber party.

Robin- I think we are looking for a location that will meet most people needs. Chicago is not the best for Karen this year so maybe next year. Hope you can join us, where ever we go.

This weekend was successful at the swim meet. I beat all my seed times and swam the 500 yds. in under 10 minutes. This was exciting for me since I could sprint at the end without being too winded. This week my focus switches back to triathlon training and running. It will be nice when I lose the extra weight since running should be easier. Tonight's workout was good in that I was spinning for 30 minutes then running for 30 minutes plus a warm up and cool down.

My goal for the coming week is to check in here more often.

Exercise plan
Monday- trainer
Tuesday- rest
Wednesday- swim/ run
Thursday- run
Friday climb
Saturday climb
Sunday gym- brick

I haven't been on in awhile but am slowly getting back on track.

@Morgori‌ thanks for the tips

@Tom~I can’t imagine the electric bill if I set my thermostat to 68 degrees in the summer! I keep mine at 75-78 year-round. I’m cold natured, much below that and I think I would freeze!

@Laurie~Hooray for new PB with your swim meet. I’m okay with Chicago or Atlanta—both are a quick low-cost flight for me. Maybe since Karen can’t join us this time, we go to Atlanta and take Susan up on her offer.

@Susan~Thanks for offering we stay with you while in Atlanta, I love the idea of a slumber party for a weekend! We’d get to meet the infamous Cyrus, too! Hope you two have a fab time at the beach with your parents for Spring Break.

@Tracy~The cakes are gorgeous, as usual—great job! Have you thought about turning your cake business into a full-time business? What a scary accident for the boy at your church, he's lucky to be alive--long road ahead. Thoughts and prayers out to him and his family as he recovers and they learn a new normal.

@GOINSTD12‌ (Tracy)~Interesting article, thanks for sharing. I knew a lot of that, also several things I have to avoid thanks to hypothyroidism (i.e. soy) but still a good reminder of other protein sources.

@Laura~I am sorry for the breast cancer diagnosis, I’m so glad they caught it early. Yes, early detection is the best defense--I did miss my mammogram last year, my favorite technologist retired so it just slipped my mind (she always reminded me)—it’s silly, really since I work for the facility where I have it done.

@Kaye~Enjoy your trip & safe travels!

@Karen~The picture of the apples you did was very good, artistic expression. Enjoy your spring break—your classes are reading The Great Gatsby and Wuthering Heights?! Can I be in your class??? What poetry are they reading? I’m an Edgar Allen Poe fanatic! I have some of his works on my Kindle as well.

AFM~Not much to report, really. I had a lot going on over the weekend; including spending some much-needed time with my parents (hadn’t seen my dad since January). Otherwise its business as usual around here.

Morning everyone, I'm on a mission to loose 100 pounds. I'm thankful to not have any health issues but don't want any also. Anyway I just need that extra motivation and push bc worming and kids it's hard. This is going on my 2nd week and so far I've lost 8pounds. Whoop whoop. Hope everyone have a great day

Good morning everybody.

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Tom

Hi, I'm here. Need to lose almost 200 pounds. My doctor point blank told me I was going to die if I didn't change something very quickly. He wanted to hospitalize me for my extremely high blood pressure. It's all things I know but life has felt extremely overwhelming to me the past few months. My husband and I have separated; he had an affair. Many years of many affairs actually. I just finally said enough and made him leave. I love him with all of my heart so that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, other than telling our children- which literally broke my heart into pieces. I was getting stronger after the separation and then I found out by total accident that I was pregnant (had a tubal ligation after our daughter 6 years ago so that was quite unexpected), and miscarried within 24hrs. My feet were knocked out from under me all over again. And I fell...hard!

So I'm in our home with our 3 children 24/7 because I also homeschool. I don't regret our decision to do so but I feel overwhelmed lately for sure! My doctor finally put me on anti-depressants after much kicking and screaming on my part. I felt like an utter failure.

But since my doctor was real with me, I got real with myself. Yeah I completely broke down and sobbed on his shoulder but it was the wake up call I needed. I don't want to die. I don't. So I'm here. I said that already but I'm emphasizing my seriousness. :-)

I'm following the Paleo diet Primarily. It just personally makes sense to me. Meat, fish, veggies, fruit, nuts. I can live like that I think. My kids however, think I'm punishing them by starvation because the chips and donuts have vanished. They'll survive ;-) I still have cereal for them and pizza but I'm trying to get them to choose healthier options for snacks such as yogurt, string cheese, and fruit instead of chips and cookies. Anyway, 12lbs down I think so far the past 2 weeks so I'm content with that. Waiting for our YMCA scholarship application to be approved so we can go to the gym as a family. Right now, we just walk a lot as a family.

Well, if you made it this far through my ramblings... I commend you :-) I am looking for any and all support through this journey so feel free to message me and/or add me as a friend! I'd love to follow others on their journeys as well. Thanks for letting me have a place to share :-)

Hello all. I am new to myfitnesspal as of today. I have 200+ pounds to lose. I need to get on the ball for myself and most importantly my kids. I do not want to leave them without a mother. I also want to set a better example for them. I am ready to pull our lives together and be more active and be more aware of the foods we are feeding our bodies.

Hello all. Welcome to all the new faces I am seeing on here. I am having a good day today. I wasn't able to walk the dogs because I had my nephew home sick from school and now its raining but I am still at almost 8000 steps so far just walking laps in the house. Yesterday I went temporarily insane and had a binge evening like I cant remember in a long time. I mean I have bad days that's a given for me as long as the good outpace the bad but yesterday was insane. It was bothering me a little this morning but I had a stern talking to with myself that had my nephew laughing so hard it brought on a coughing fit and got back on track. I made chicken picatta from the skinny taste website and a cheesey cauliflower casserole for dinner. They were both new dishes for me. I liked the chicken though maybe a tad less lemon next time and the casserole was ok but not good enough for the calories. I will pass the rest on to my parents since no one else in my house will eat it. Well mainly just anted to stop in say hi and tell you all how wonderful you are. Have a great night everyone

@kaye--glad you made it safely to Utah. That's so great that you inspired your BIL and he planned out all of the walking routes for you.

@tammy--glad you bounced right back from you binge with some healthy recipes.

AFM--I didn't get a whole lot done at starbucks. Wanted to make a dent in the Wuthering Hts journals, but only got through 3 before I had to head to the grocery store to pick up some turkey kielbasa for dinner. I'm just slightly over my calorie goal today, but I did much better on my macros. I think that's what I really need to focus on right now.

I have a funny story from this afternoon. After looking at some sofas for my friend's house, we went to Macy's so I could look for a birthday present for my sister. I found a really cute blouse for her, and I mentioned I needed a new pair of black jeans. My friend picked up a really cute pair and said, "what about these? Is this your size? They look like they would fit you." They were a size 2. Bwahahaha!

March Challenge:
At or under calories 5/7 days every week and at or under as a weekly average.
Week 1: At/under calories 4/7 (but one day I was only over by 7 calories) UNDER FOR WK
Week 2: At/under calories 5/7 OVER FOR WK
Week 3: At/under calories 3/7 OVER FOR WK

All-in strength challenge=core work 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 3 x/week:
Week 1: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs (sick most of week though)
Week 2: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs
Week 3: x/3 core; PT DONE; x/3 runs YUCK
Week 4: 1/3 core; PT; 1/3 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; 2/28=55:15)

Grading Goals:
1. x/64 AP essays
2. x/16 AP analysis activities
3. x/12 America Poem analyses
4. 4/64 Wuthering Heights journals

Exercise Goals: (week 4)
Sun--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Mon--walk gunner NOPE
Tues--walk gunner NOPE
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--PT
Fri--walk gunner + gym
Sat--walk gunner + gym

2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes

I think our guardian angel went on spring break. My son broke his arm and I dislocated a rib in separate incidents. So we are a house of invalids. I didn't get on MFP yesterday because I spent the day getting my son x rayed diagnosed and arranging to get his cast put on and then in the chiropractor's office trying not to scream when she put my rib back where it belongs. My husband went back to work yesterday and came home exhausted.

I need to put MFP on my schedule because at this rate something is always going to come up to keep me from logging and I have learned I have to log to lose. I have to lose the weight I gained because I can still remember how good it felt to be so much lighter.

@skinnyjeanzbound She is a pedigree toy poodle. We got her from a breeder after she ended her career as a puppy-maker. She is now just our fuzzy buddy.

@Morgori‌ thanks for the article. It's had good tips and confirmation that "hiding the sweets" is a good idea.

Welcome @LoveLynx1988, @Cassybaca, @want2behappy31, & @ricka82 - you've come to the right place for support and information and friendship. I've been on MFP off & on for about 2 years, and this is the best group of folks I've ever met. You can favorite and return easily to this thread by clicking on the star in the right corner at the top of the screen. If your name is mentioned, it will show as a number next to the bell.
- AFM I'm fighting chest congestion, coughing, and sinus problems because of all the pollen and mold in the air. Love the weather, hate the allergies.
- My hubs is feeling much better, downright frisky, and actually got out on the tractor and mowed some of the "back 40" (actually, we only have 5 acres but that's a lot!), and is feeling pretty proud of himself.
- Been doing pretty good on my food, from around 150 below goal to around 150 over 24 of 24 days. Haven't weighed yet this week, but hope for good news.
- Well, gotta go, the work day is over and have to get up at the crack of dawn (for me) tomorrow in order to make a 930 appt - travel time about an hour so we have to leave by 830, which means up at 7 - and since we don't even get home from work until 1230 am, that's EARLY!!!! And we have to do it 2 days in a row since we have an appt on Thurs also. Grrr, I hate early days, then I have to go to work and still pretend to be productive!
- good night all!
- Tracy (in TX)

@Melifornia~The older cats get the more often they have to go to the vet, unfortunately. When two of mine were near the end of of their life I was at the vet with them every 2-3 months for a couple of years. Now I have Zoe who is all of 2, but I take her to the vet annually for a wellness exam/vaccines.

@Angelika~Yikes, what you and your family have been thru! Hope that you and your son heal quickly. Your puppy is adorable!

@Tammy~I love most of the recipes I find on Skinny Taste (I get her newsletters too). I haven’t seen the chicken picatta—may have to look into that.

@Kaye~How cool that your BIL anticipated your visit and mapped out some walking routes for you while you’re there. Enjoy!

@GOINSTD12‌ (Tracy)~Ugh, the pollen from the trees, grass you name it are killing me too. While the Bradford pear trees in my front yard are beautiful they wreak havoc on breathing! Hope you feel better.

@Karen~Ugh, taxes—you’d think as an accountant and numbers person I would like them, but no! I did mine a couple of weeks ago but now am helping my trainer figure his out for his studio—he waited until last minute to pull stuff together, you ask me he needs to file extension!

AFM~Yesterday I went by my trainers studio for us to talk and work some things out, his wife and I are friends so she wanted us to talk out the weirdness after everything that happened. I think we’re okay now. My Wednesday Wish is for patience!

Guess the time of year has come for my boss to freeze me out of my office--the air handler is just above my desk and he's got the air set on 70, blows cold air on me all day.