Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

RobinsEgg wrote: »

@ChrisRendon - when I was in a chair for long stretches, on of my favorites exercises was to do butt squeezes while seated. I'd wear a little smile, and always wonder when someone would catch on - but no one ever did - or at least no one ever said anything! And, those exercises @Kah suggested are great! It is proven that one burst of exercise will continue to burn calories even after you sit down, so its well worth it to put in a 5 or 10 minute walk 3 times a day.

Thank you for the suggestions!! I will definitely try those butt squeezes lol..

@Terri70~The nice thing about this forum is that no one here passes judgement, we all have a common goal but we have different ways of going about it. We all have to find what works for us, if Nutrisystem is that program good for you for finding something that works. I've been down the Jenny Craig road a time or two and it just wasn't for me, I've found Weight Watchers (and eating clean) to be the type of program that works best for me--I like the camaraderie and the accountability. Motivation is hard, especially when we've reached a lull in our weight loss--that's a true testament to your commitment. I know I have a really hard time with motivation when I'm bored with food--I know you eat mostly food from Nutrisystem but if you pair other foods along with their meals, try some different recipes or a fruit/veggie you've never tried before. You might find something that you love. It helps to shake things up a bit.

@BarneyRubbleMD~Hooray for you, those blood sugar numbers are better than any number on the scale. Keep it up!

AFM~It has been a crazy week, work is nuts and there is still one more day to go. Yesterday, while driving to work someone decided to follow too closely and rear-ended my new car (that I've had 3 months). More damage was done to his small car than my SUV though, as he went right underneath my back bumper which damaged my bumper and the exhaust. Everything has come together really well though with his insurance, they've already accepted liability so I take my car in tomorrow for an estimate. Hopefully they'll be able to start repairs next week and it won't take too long.

Have a great night!

@Nikion901 The roll models in my life who lived long productive lives were not thin, but they were not overweight either. Getting to a healthy weight is important.
@DSnutz The 21 day diet I did, did not allow fruit and I was so missing it by the end of three weeks.
@cblue315 Motivation is so important. I have a list of things to remind myself when I want to cheat. I am in a challenge with my BFF, my joints need to get the weight off, I don't want to be an embarrassment to my children, etc. I have been down, not because of the dieting, but because of this cold that will not die.
@Morgori Should be International Seasoned Citizens Day. I refuse to get oldler. Getting old is for wimps, but all the more reason to get this extra weight off my joints. Can't give my body any excuses to quit on me.
@BarneyRubbleMD HURRAY FOR YOU! down to two digit numbers!
And to All Y'ALL - DRINK YOUR WATER!

AFM I lost weight at my weekly weigh in. Next week I will have challenges for staying on track, but I have made plans for success. About a month ago I started planning all my meals for the week and it has really helped when I was too sick or tired to think about what to fix. I am planning to pack up all my meals for a road trip, because fast food stops will be a disaster.

Hi There. I rarely post here anymore, but do read other's postings. I want to ask a question here. I'm asking on this thread as it was set up for people who have a lot of weight to lose ie. 100 lbs. or more. I've lost close to 50 lbs. in the last 5 1/2 months. I'm not losing fast, but doing it slowly and safely. I'm very happy with that weight loss, but I'm not 1/2 way to my goal yet. I'm starting to notice that my body shape has changed a lot, most of it's good, but I'm worried about having excess skin when I reach goal. On tv anyone who goes on an extreme weight loss journey seems to end up with excess skin surgery. Is this true? I'm older, so my skin isn't going to 'snap back' as easily as when I was younger. I'm trying to combat this by working with weight machines and lifting very light weights (can't lift heavy) whenever I can. I'm not sedentary and want to get a good shape as I lose. Anyone with experience with this...I'd like to hear about it. I don't know anyone else in this situation. I want to do whatever I can to prevent having excess skin after I've lost the weight.

GOINSTD12 wrote: »

Hey all , been awhile since I posted but I want to congratulate those who have lost and those who are just getting back up from a fall! No matter where you are in your journey, determination, self-awareness, and courage are required to keep going, and I am proud of all of you for keeping at it no matter what.
I could use your help and expertise. Because of DH's condition, I rarely get to cook - the smells from the food, the stove, the oven, and even the microwave make it difficult for him to breathe. Our place is very small so there's really no place for him to go to avoid it. We don't have an outdoor grille or I'd use that. Soooo, I need ideas for fresh raw foods that I can fix quickly, lots of them, so I don't get bored. This is for me, he can't or won't eat raw veggies so I still have that problem, but I need to be able to eat right or I'll end up eating unhealthy fast food.

I wish I had some advice other than salads, but you can try googling "raw diet" and see what kind of results you get in return.

Kah68-- thanks for the response. I have been very heavy for about 10 years. I was never big growing up, even after 3 kids I was in good shape. For some reason ( I've never figured out why), I became over 100 lbs. overweight in the last 10 years. Sometimes, I think it's because of a lifestyle that became too easy. I've had some tragedies that ended my 1st marriage, but I can't blame my weight gain on them. Not religious, but God, did give me a good body and I feel that I haven't done my best with it. I just hope that I haven't ruined it. About 5 months ago I 'woke-up' to the reality of how fat I was. I thought I was ok, but my blood-pressure said differently. Everyone on an extreme weight loss show has to 'qualify' for skin surgery. It sounds awful. It scares me. I've lost from 0 to 2.5 lbs. a week. At this point I'm happy if I lose 1 lb. a week. It's fast enough for me. I really hope I won't have excess skin.

Hey guys!

@goins-- Could you buy precooked food, like whole roasted chickens that many grocery stores sell in their deli sections?

@mel-- I agree with kelley that it depends upon a lot of factors, but it sounds like you are doing all you can to combat loose skin.

@kelley-- that stinks about your new car, but I'm glad you weren't hurt.

@DSnutz --glad you can get back on track now that your parents are gone.

@barney-- congrats!

AFM-- Today I did a 5k with Brian (BV1980) that we've done 4 years in a row now. We crushed our previous best time by 8 minutes, so we were happy about that. Afterwards, I came home and walked gunner, then proceeded to nap all afternoon. Definitely needed if with this cold that just won't go away.

Tomorrow, I plan to get through the rest of my grading. It looks like a lot, but most of it will be quick to check. Nice to not have any essays to grade this weekend. I also need to get some prep work done for the week.

Grading Goals:
1. x/15 Speech tests
2. x/60 movie charts
3. x/? essay revisions
4. x/10 analysis activities

Sunday Share ... hi all ... thought since this is the first Sunday in October that I would introduce myself for the benefit of any new posters.

My name is Niki, WNY is home, about 1/2 hour away from Niagara Falls. I've been a regular on this thread for a year now. During that time I did lose some weight and have put some of it back on ... sometimes it's discouraging that after all the learning about nutrition and weight loss that I have done to find myself still 'not there'.

That just goes to show: learning and doing are two entirely different things ... because it's the application of knowledge that makes things happen. I know what I need to do, I also know how I need to do it but far too often I just don't apply it, or I do apply it but don't make it a permanent part of my living. Things come up ... sone one here once said "life gets in the way" ... however I often feel that it is nature that gets in the way ... and I don't mean 'mother nature'.

With no nearby relatives and a dwindling circle of friends I often find it difficult to get out and be active when the computer is such a handy and addictive source of other entertainment. Seriousely though; so many have passed or are too unwell for more than a weekly or twice monthly phone call visit. I am often in that situation myself. That's one reason why I am still committed to shedding extra weight ...I believe the less weight my body needs to deal with, the easier it will be for everything to function as it should ... like my feet and knees.

I hope everyone has set some goals for themselves for this month and that they are looking at those goals every day ... and more importantly, following through to get them done.

Have a good one!
Follow-through, Niki

Hi Guys-
Just a quick drive by to update my goals for today. Found a few additions in my backpack. Taking a break now to return some gym shoes I bought the DH, then off to more grading.

Grading Goals:
1. 8/15 Speech tests
2. 60/60 movie charts DONE
3. x/? essay revisions
4. x/10 analysis activities
5. x/15 Speech thesis statements
6. x/15 chapter 9 worksheets

Hello All,
My name is Lori, age 55, I live in a small town in Wisconsin. I have been on this thread for just over a year. In 3 1/2 years I am down about 120 pounds. I went on my first diet when I was in junior high and have been in a contstant struggle since. This is indeed a commitment to changing the way I live.
My visit with Ellen was a highlight for me. I enjoyed every minute. The zoo is under constrution but was still a great day. Omaha has so much to offer and I feel as though I only got a taste.

Today I am grateful for my recovery from alcoholism. The meeting I went to tonight was only 4 of us. But together we have 139 years of sobriety. Amazing ro me.
My challenge today is to stay under calories. I am watching The Great British Baking Show. One of my favoirites as I had always dreamed of becoming a pastry chef.

Love to all,
Lori

Something good is on the horizon.

lizmil79,

Welcome back! You took the first step towards getting back on track by coming back.
My blood sugar(A1C) was also extremely high...it was at 11.4 back in February & now I have it down to 6.8 & plan to get that even lower by logging what I eat here to keep a close eye on that.

Monday Check-In: Last week was a LONG week and I’m just plain exhausted. I’ve known this, but I think the past week definitely reiterated that I don’t handle stress well and totally eat when my life is out of whack. I think I mentioned my friend Greg was in the hospital. It turns out he had pneumonia and found out the house he was renting had mold. He had no idea. From the hospital bed, he basically arranged for movers to move him out. I went over to the house last Wednesday and met his 15-year old son there to help coordinate. He finally got out on Friday and I took off work to pick him up. He’s now trying to find a new place to rent while staying with friends.

Saturday night was a football game for Cyrus and his team finally won – thank goodness! Unfortunately, it rained non-stop. I felt like crap the rest of the weekend. We did go to the movies on Sunday and saw Hotel Transylvania 2. I love kiddie movies. I really didn’t want to come to work today, but last week I was in and out with Greg plus I was volunteering at Cyrus’ school too. I said all of that to say my eating is totally off. There were a ton of meals out, no exercise and I feel like crap. I am back on track this morning though and already logged what I plan on eating today. I fixed a couple of meals yesterday so I can have my lunch and dinners ready. It seems like I take one step forward and two steps back. I need to switch that around to two steps forward and one step back. LOL!!!

@cblue315 – Lori, I’m so glad you had a good trip to Boulder. Scary about your bike ride though, but it’s great to know there’s still good people in this world who will help. I would write a note to the hotel about the front desk clerk and give them kudos for coming to your rescue. I know those kinds of notes to hourly employees can really make their day. I’m glad you had a nice visit with Ellen too. I hope to meet you both one day. As for the new hair, the color turned out great, but she cut it a little too short. With my natural curls, I feel like Shirley Temple. LOL!! I just read your post about backsliding too far. You’ve been on an emotional roller coaster this past year with some MAJOR changes in your life. If it was me, I would have totally lost it and been way off track. You’re just a “little” off track. You just need to take time to reflect on how much you HAVE accomplished. It’s truly remarkable and you should be so proud of yourself. Keep going. You’ve got this!!! Also, I love your attitude about making peace with your excess skin and your recovery from alcoholism. You rock!!!

@skinnyjeanzbound - Nice job cutting 8 minutes - great time!! Plus, I know it was great seeing Brian too. A very nice tradition for both of you.

@terri70 – We were rain and gloom all weekend. It was lovely sitting in the rain Saturday watching my son’s football game – NOT!! Regarding your post, no one is going to judge you about Nutri-System. We’re all different and what works for you may not work for me and that’s OK. I love the convenience of those types of programs. I’m probably the worst person to give advice on stalls because I’ve been on a roller coaster with many ups and downs this past year. For me, I have to change things up. Whether it’s trying new foods or exercise, eating breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast, etc. . . It can be so frustrating, but you just have to push through. Plus, checking in with this group has truly pushed me through so many stalls. They’re amazing!!

@Kah68 – Thanks for the curly hair tips! I can’t even remember, but I want to say she did cut it dry, but probably not. It grows pretty fast so no complaints especially when I have so many friends with cancer who have no hair. It’s so trivial and I’ve never been one to really care. I can’t believe your surgery is around the corner. I know you’ll keep us posted. So I just read about your new car – Grrrrrr!! First and foremost, I’m glad the accident was minor and you’re OK. I keep getting antsy about wanting a new car, but with this crazy traffic in Atlanta I think my 15-year old 4Runner with 206,000 miles has to keep pushing through our aggressive traffic.

@ChrisRendon1128 – Welcome!! You’re doing great! As you can see, this group is a great support system. I know your schedule is crazy, but if you can check in here daily or every other day the support is so important. I was working full-time, doing online school and had a toddler as well plus went through a divorce. I look back now and have no clue how I did it all, but I did and I’m stronger for it. You can do it!!

@BarneyRubble – Woo Hoo!!! Less than 100 to go is awesome and keeping your sugar under is HUGE!!! I’m so proud of you. I can’t wait to follow your journey.

@DSnutz – I’m glad you had a good visit with your parents. I see my parents about 3-4 times a year. They live out of state so it’s always tough.

@Jtconst – I’m so glad your hubby is home safe and sound. I know every time he leaves it’s got to be tough knowing his job is so unpredictable since he can’t control the ocean. Also, it’s great your daughter joined MFP and you can support each other.

@Nikion901 – I think I can totally copy your last statement. “Here’s to looking forward to a better today and October.” All of your goals totally pertain to me too. About 5 years ago, I decided to try and keep only positive people and things in my life. Negativity just drains. I really try to always see the positive and it makes a world of difference in my outlook on life. Keep taking those baby steps.

@angelika – Congrats on your loss this week! Woo Hoo!! Do it again next week!!

@lizmil79 – Great seeing you again!!! I’ve put myself on the back burner too long and it’s time for me too. Welcome back Liz!

Monday check-in: Things are going okay here. I feel like we are on an even keel for a few days. DH is getting good results from the PT. They also have him going to a "Fit and Fall Proof" exercise group now. It means a lot of running him around, but its all on Tues. and Thurs. mornings so it's not too bad. We have no dr. appointments this week.
I am staying stable with my weight. There are a lot of things I could be doing better, but I am having a hard time juggling everything and handling the stress.
I made a big decision to visit my sister in UT at the end of the month. I hope DH will handle the travel well, but we won't know if we don't try. Sister is feeling much better, but I really want to see her. Also there is a wedding of a young man that we haven't seen for 10 years and I really want to go to that, too.
@lizmil79 Nice to see you back. Being from the same corner of ID, I had wondered about you. Take care of yourself. No one else will.
I heard a good quote yesterday. "When you can't do all of the things you used to do, you do what's most important." I really need to learn to do that. I'm afraid that a lot of my energy and time are wasted on things that aren't so important.
Have a great week. I wish that I had time for more personals. You are all so inspiring to me. Keep up the good work.
Onward and downward. Kaye

Amazed how many calories you can burn moving furniture. Maybe I should get a job moving furniture for fun, NOT! LOL

@susan2396 Thanks. I'm doing the NS Fast 5 this week to get things going. After spending the weekend basically eating whatever I wanted, I don't feel like eating much at all. So this F5 (800-1000 cals) is a Godsend! I feel like crap from all the crap I ate too! lol NOT gonna do that again! That's for sure.