Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Today I got to take a real walk outside in the sunshine. It has been foggy and cold all week, and too slick to risk walking outside. It felt so good to be outside! After 2 falls last year, and 2 already this year, I have just decided that unless conditions are really safe, I can't risk it. That includes slick and/or dark. I have to have a good alternative for the winter weather.
I have been using an old WW CD for my exercise, but I find it frustrating because some of the steps they use are really hard for me. I am definitely not a dancer! Even the rock step confuses me. I ordered Leslie Sansone walking CD today. I have used her on Youtube in the past and liked it. I am excited for the CD to come. It has 1, 2, and 3 mile walks. It will work better for me because I can do the 3 mile walk. With the WW CD I had to stay at the beginner level because I was confused by the steps.
Congratulations to those who are seeing the scale go down! As I get my head around this again, I know that my scale will begin to go down as well.
My daughter wrote a very insightful blog about the lies we tell ourselves when we are overweight. Does anyone know how to share a link to here from FB? I'd really like to share it. I think that it would be helpful to many.
Onward and downward. Kaye

Just a quick check-in -- I've got a cold so the party we went to last night was really no fun. And someone tripped over a table and sent a pint of cider flying all over me and my new bag, leaving me in a proper funk. At least I didn't go wild on the buffet table or with the drinks. I'm supposed to be going out tonight as well but I think I'm going to tuck myself up in blankets with soup instead.

I'm still not tracking properly, which is code for "I'm still eating a lot of snacky junk food that's harder to track than proper meals would be". I'm definitely eating a bit less though, so it's a start.

Hope you're all having a fun weekend!

RobinsEgg wrote: »

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Welcome to each and every one of you as you start this journey - Robin

Hi I'm Tracey and I'm going on a healthy weight loss journey for 2016....

Hey Everyone, I'm just getting started and looking for support. I have a long way to go and that's kind of daunting. I have a lot to get in shape for; more energy for baby #1, want to be in great shape for the possibility of baby #2, going to 2 weddings, and moving if all goes well.

Looking forward to getting to know you!

Sunday share- I am Laurie and 45 years old. I started this journey 5 years when I weighed 268 pounds. During the first year I lost most of the weight and reached 200 and slightly below that over the next couple of years. This journey has been a very long learning process. There have been ups and down, long periods of no change.
During this time, I have learned how to lose weight but more importantly I have learned to keep it off and maintain the loss. Currently, I am at 194lbs.

It really is about calories in versus calories out.
Exercise builds endurance
Exercise is a great way to reduce stress
A high protein diet is not the answer for everyone, but it is learning how to balance carbs, proteins and fats to meet the needs of your body.
Daily monitoring of my weight has helped me to learn the patterns that my body goes through during the month. Knowing that pattern, helps to make it easier to understand a overnight gain of 3 pounds after a weight training workout or one that focused on building muscles. It also can explain how your body changes to your normal cycle. It is a great way to learn when you need to focus on losing weight again or just maintaining for a short time.

Just get moving everyday and it will make a difference and you will build endurance that will make moving easier.

The challenge has always been getting started exercising. I am learning that once I get started moving then I can and will keep going.

The most important thing I have learned is that you must want to lose the weight for yourself and no one else. You need to discover what works for you and figure out what you are you willing to do. Stick with it even if you have a bad day. You can always get yourself back on track. It will be a lesson learned and one day will not derail your entire effort.

This is a journey that will have it's ups and down, it is not easy but a challenge that we can successful accomplish with determination and confidence. Along the way you will discover things about yourself that you never thought possible. Soar to new heights and accomplish new things. When I started this journey I never dreamed of climbing a rock wall, hiking through the woods, completing a 5K run much less a 10K and doing a triathlon. Now, I can successfully say that I have done all those and have a greater sense of self confidence.

If you believe you can then you will.

These are just a few of my observations from the past 5 years.

Happy Monday!!! I hope everyone had a good weekend. I think winter has finally hit many of us. It was COLD for us in the south. Luckily, we don’t normally get the white stuff, but temps were very chilly. Overall, I had a good weekend. Eating was OK for the most part. I just didn’t log so I need to get back in the habit of logging over the weekend as well.

I met a guy friend on Saturday. We cooked dinner together at his place and watched a movie so it was a nice evening. He’s becoming a good friend. I don’t think I see him as a long term partner, but definitely a nice guy friend to do things with. I do have another friend that is heading in a really good direction. We’re trying to take things slow, but we both have the same direction for the future. We’re just enjoying each other’s company and continue to spend time together to see where it leads. Fun, fun!!

@jtconst – Tammy, yikes on the computer! I know we can’t get away from technology, but sometimes I would just like to have NONE of it. You’ll be back on track before you know it. I’ve been doing the same thing and bouncing back and forth, but trying to finally lose the 10 and keep going. We’ve got this!

@becky – We definitely have a lot in common. I use to try and push the exercise too, but I’ve realized I try to change too much at one time. Baby steps. I’m eating right again and logging my food (for the most part). I know I need to start the exercise, but not going to kill myself or be upset if I don’t get in a full hour work out.

@Grace – 3 #’s is awesome! You go girl!!

@Laurie – I’ve been seeing the walkers out there all bundled up. I need to bundle up and just get my butt moving. No more excuses. Great job doing something every day this month, which is awesome!

@zcb94 – So glad you’re feeling better. Hope this week is even better to recovery.

@grandma – I’ve also heard good things about the Leslie Sansone CD’s. I was thinking about ordering as well so when weather doesn’t permit being outside I can still use them – NO excuses!!

@Bohemian – Pint of cider? Sticky and stinky. Not a lovely night for you. Proper funk is understandable.

Good Morning. Just a quick check-in as it’s another busy week, auditors this week and next. Sad that David Bowie lost his battle with lung cancer yesterday, he was legendary--the radio station I listen to has been playing tribute to him all morning, good stuff!

@Kaye~ I used those Leslie Sansone walking videos exclusively when I first started on a weight loss program, great way to get those miles in.

@Karen~ Painting party sounds like fun, I went to one of those a couple of years ago—fun times! I don’t blame gunner one bit for wanting to stay out of that cold Chicago air!

@Susan~ We were chilly this weekend too, luckily that white stuff is seldom! Sounds like you had a fun weekend.

@Grace~ Congrats on your 3# loss, great job!

@Tammy~ Ugh, I hate computer problems! I’ve had my laptop repaired twice in the last year; I hope it survives through the grad class I’m taking this semester. I really need a new one but want a Mac and this class requires a Windows PC, so am hesitant to buy anything yet.

AFM~I don’t know what happened to the weekend, it just flew by. Saturday was busy with a lot of running around and then my parents came by yesterday. Need to get myself organized and on a schedule as my grad class starts today—need to get my brain in learning mode again! And it’s a busy week—appointment at the spa at the gym after work, then need to get by campus for my books, then Thursday I have meeting at Church. Finally, on Saturday, I have a hair appointment for cut/color--I'm way overdue! I know its bad when my mom asked me yesterday if I had a hair appointment anytime soon.

I'm learning to embrace my new electric pressure cooker, made hard boiled eggs in it on Saturday in 8 minutes. Then yesterday made a chicken taco chili using the slow cooker function. Love this thing so far!

Have a great week, will check in again when I can.

LC_libra wrote: »

I don't know why it's so hard to get started!

My thoughts, exactly!

Yes it is hard to get start but once you do you will keep going. Newton's first law of motion comes into play with humans as well as objects: an object in motion stays in motion, and object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by another force. Once you start moving your body will adjust and eventually you will keep going for longer and longer periods of time.

A good exercise night. I am bummed since the person at the gym who has been putting up new routes on the rock wall quit. He was told that he could not put up any more new routes. I really liked his routes and will miss them when they are gone. I am sure when the other guy returns the routes will be gone. Nick was only temporary but he made a huge impact and climbing was fun at my gym again.

Have a great day.

Today I was 393. -8 from last week.