Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Thanks, kah68. I have the Flex so no display.

@susan2396 So I cheated a bit. Green Giant makes something called "cauliflower crumbles" which I cooked in the microwave (steams in the bag). I then dumped everything (milk and a little butter, salt and pepper) into the blender and blended until smooth. Next time I'll mash them by hand because they got too airy in the blender. I think they need some chunkyness to mimic the real thing. They were delicious though! Definitely worth trying again

@Susan and @jnfer98~I make "mashed cauliflower" often but I do use fresh cauliflower. I chop it into florets and then steam in microwave until they are fork tender. While that is cooking I saute one clove of garlic in 1T of olive oil, just until the garlic is fragrant. I add half of the cauliflower to my food processor and blend on high, then add the rest of the cauliflower (one at a time thru the food chute, then pulse) until creamy. Add garlic, 1/4C grated Parmesan, 1T reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/2tsp salt, and 1/8tsp black pepper and blend. It seems like a lot of steps, but it doesn't take long and they come out perfect every time. If I have chives around I'll chop up a tablespoon or so and sprinkle on top. So, so tasty.

I keep looking for those cauliflower crumbles, I want to use them to make pizza crust.

@Susan~I hear you on the commute, it kills me every morning/afternoon. I go to work really early too but no matter what I do, its a 30-45 minute commute on a good day.

Hey guys, I'm Emily. I'm from Tennessee and I'm 30yrs old. I have a one year old and I am a professor. I easily have 100lbs to lose and I'm just beginning. How did you all get started and not quit 2-3 days later?

Wednesday Wish? My ankle would get better. I'm really ready to get focused on my exercise and make it a daily routine, but this ankle pain has got to go. The saying "No pain. No gain." is BS. I'm in pain and there is no gain right now. LOL! Last night I pushed myself too hard. I had to make a grown-up decision and not extend my membership with my little studio gym. While I really enjoyed it and the people, I just can't afford it. The studio was set-up like small group personal training. I've also realized I need to push myself to get my heart rate up and keep it going if I want to see results. While Cyrus was at practice, I walked the track than did 10 minutes of bleachers. I really felt good and was totally drenched. Unfortunately, I could barely walk and put pressure on my foot. While I'm sitting at my desk ALL day, I'm going to try and roll it over a bottle of water and keep stretching it out. Plus, I'm going to turn my membership back on at LA Fitness (much cheaper) and start using the pool again too. This will help so I'm not putting as much pressure on my foot until it gets better. Food choices were fine so I think I've finally got that on track it's just the exercise now.

@jnfer98 & @kah68 (Kelly) - Thanks for the tips on the cauliflower. I think my putting it in the food processor and making it creamier will help. Mine was still too crumbly and I think it was a texture thing for me. It tasted OK, but I didn't like the texture. I'm going to give it a try again though. Great alternative to potatoes!!

@kaba100 - Welcome! This thread is great and the only group I follow on MFP. Some folks have been on here 4+ years and still support each other. It's awesome! Good luck and a 12-week challenge is a great way to jump start your journey to a new you!!

@skinnyjeanzbound (Karen) - Your poor grading has just begun. How are your students so far? Do you have some good classes? I struggle with Cyrus often between allergies vs. cold and what medicine to give him. Hope you start feeling better!!

@edlong1121 - Welcome! We're neighbors. I'm down in Georgia (northern suburb of Atlanta called Alpharetta). What do you teach? We have quite a few teachers in this group. If I can give any advice, it's not going to happen overnight. Baby steps. If you get off track, brush yourself off and get right back on tomorrow. I started following MFP 3 years ago, which I can't believe it's been that long. I was down 50 lbs at one point and gained it all back. I'm back down 33 lbs and just keep chugging along. Life happens. If it wasn't for this group, I would have gained and kept gaining, but they are always here to keep me motivated. Try to check in daily if you can or at least every other day. Accountability is key. I posted an article at the top of this thread and one of the key learnings was "Finding people to share your journey." This thread is exactly for that.

@faithangelcp - Welcome! Like I wrote to edlong1121, this group is so supportive. Many of us have been on here a while and are not going anywhere. We're here to support each other. Hugs to you.

I'm having such a hard time staying on plan. I do really good during the day but dinner time comes and it's out the window. Last night I got hungry and couldn't stop myself. I am so disappointed in myself!

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I'm having such a hard time staying on plan. I do really good during the day but dinner time comes and it's out the window. Last night I got hungry and couldn't stop myself. I am so disappointed in myself!

The same thing happens to me sometimes. I tend to beat myself up afterwards, but lately I've tried to go into fix-it mode and try to figure out why it's happening. I finally realized my dinner binges always happened after I'd had very few calories leading up to it, so I started keeping protein snacks (cubes of cheese, meat and nuts, portioned out to ~190 calories combined) and having that right before I leave work, or about 1-1.5 hours before dinner. It has really helped me.

Wednesday wish - when I pick a lane at the pool and start doing laps that people would recognize that and stay out of my lane.

@susan2396 - That's good advice. How many pieces of home gym end up piled with crap? I'm guessing a lot. Trying to do it solo is such a fast way to fail.

@susan2396 I am a nursing professor at a local college. I just recently left bedside nursing and am now a full time teacher.

I am so glad I found you guys. I read an article the other day about having a weight loss support group and it spoke to me. I am still breastfeeding my daughter, and if I hadn't had my BFing support group, I would have quit long ago.

It is time to change my relationship with food. I eat for sport, I love picking apart the flavors and critiquing the meal. I also preemptively eat. For example, I won't be hungry, but I'll be running errands, and grab food while I'm out just so I don't get hungry later. And, night time hunger gets me too. I'll be fine until I go to bed, and then my stomach starts growling.

Good day, everyone! So glad this thread is still going...I posted here semi-regularly some years back when I joined MFP. Can't believe I've been a member since 2012! If only I'd kept at it, I would be at my goal by now... oh well! So, I lost thirty pounds and have gained it all back just about. To introduce myself, I'm 39...will be 40 in November. Married for 16 years and have three teen sons 16, 15, and 12. And we live in Chicago. I work as an executive assistant for the University of Chicago.

Hoping to find success this time around. It's great to reconnect with folks on the same journey. Good luck and best wishes everybody!