Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Hi Everyone looking to join this thread. Imbalance at it again with this app. Just starting today looking for motivational support and friends. I get no support at home instead I get told dieting makes me cranky here you should eat more donuts. I'm a married mother of 2 ... Which anyone with kids knows it makes dieting that much harder. But I'm determined to fight for my health and to look better in clothes. I'll accept any friend requests.

Tuesday Goals -

I feel like I'm doing OK so far. I think I could be doing better though. One of my best friends is having a bachelor party at the end of September. I'd like to be down 20 pounds by then.

Every year it's our tradition to go to the fair and spend a whole day there. Well yesterday was our fair day, and I ate so much junk. I knew I was going to before I went, and I told myself it was okay because it was just one day a year, and we try to make it as fun as possible for our 7 children. Today I feel hung over though. I didn't drink, and I don't drink at all, it's just a junk food hangover. Plus, it gave me a stomach ache while we were there too. I have been doing mfp and exercising almost every day for a month and am only down 10 lbs, but apparently my system has changed! I am proud of myself for doing it, but laying on the couch feeling sick and thinking it was stupid of me to try to eat yesterday like I have previous years.

I had to get that out somewhere, and nobody in my family cares to hear me go on about my weight loss journey, so yall are the lucky ones. Haha

Tuesday goals: get a handle on my calories and macros, begin running again.

I had started Couch to 5k and LOVED it, then I tore both meniscus in my knees. Terrible pain, but I have been able to avoid surgery so far. Doc said they should repair themselves, because aside from being overweight, I'm in decent repair. And I've always had knee issues, so what's new I need to ease back into it, start with walking this week, then I'll hope back into the program.

When I stopped breastfeeding, I cut my calories back appropriately. It's a mental game with me. My mind tells me I need to snack when I don't. I need to figure out a way around it. I don't prefer chewing gum at all, and I'm drinking water like its my job. Mind over matter!

mzfrizz15 wrote: »
Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)
I've set a goal to do 30 miles per week from my exercises. Seeing how much I adore cycling, I figure this is a very reachable goal. My legs feel pretty dang good. However, my arms still feel like limp noodles. I don't have much upper body strength. I'm debating checking yard sales for hand weights or perhaps just investing in a resistance band for upper body stuff.

Sure, and in the meantime, while you search the yard sales you can always use cans of soup or tomatoes, etc. Even gallon jugs with nice handles filled with water make good weights also.

Sometimes dollar stores will have cheap weights. i got mine from a place called Five Below. Everything is $5 or less. I got 1,2 and 4 pound weights. They also had pilates balls, yoga mats/blocks, resistance bands, jump ropes and other gear.

I only met one of my goals from last week... I did make progress on not just my bench press, hut on all five of the StrongLifts lifts. Squat is up to 115lbs, and Deadlift is 135. Tomorrow I might make 140.

I cycled instead of running my 5k. Tried today, and I could only run for a mile before I had to change gears down to a walk, but I made myself walk an extra mile so it all comes out in the wash?

So goals for this week:
1.) Hike at least one park or trail.
2.) Get that 140 deadlift for 70% body weight
3.) Hit Onederland before I leave for vacation next Tuesday. It's only .6 lbs away, surely I can do that.
4.) Enjoy the pretty new underthings I bought today when I discovered I could now fit in mainstream bra sizes.

Hi everyone,

It has been a busy week for me. I went to Houston on Friday to pick up my niece so she can stay the rest of the summer with me, but on the way I found out that my cousin had a massive stroke. After 4 days they decided to take him off life support, he hasn't passed yet and that makes it even harder for my family. He is breathing on his own but his O2 sats are only in the 80's. It is only a matter of time until he passes but no idea how long it will be. At least he is peaceful and doesn't seem to be struggling. This is especially hard on us after losing my brother earlier this year in January.

Well enough of the depressing talk, thanks for letting me vent.

As for my diet I did cheat while travelling but I kept my portions small and my mom went out of her way to get foods that were low in carbs. I did have a Schlotzski's sandwich though and it was delicious. If you have never had one it is warm deli sandwich on sourdough bun. Not sure if they are in other states but we have them here in Texas.

So I am not going to go over my missed check ins for the past few days so I will just start with my Tuesday goals.

I still plan to keep working out every other day and to increase my run/walk each time. My new goal is to go out and put some miles on my bike. I bought a new phone holder to put on my handlebars. I want to test it out. I hope that it is secure enough, I'd hate to drop my phone mid ride.

@wadwich Congrats on the weight loss. You are doing great!

@jlolsen516 It is ok to splurge every now and then, I once had a Dr tell me I should indulge at least once a week so I can have a controlled cheat of say a piece of cake instead of binging on the whole cake....lol

@mzfrizz15 like I said above I want to get back on the bike again. I haven't since I gained the weight back so it will be a nice change of pace for a workout. I hate using the treadmill and stationary bikes at the gym. It is so easy to quit whenever I feel the slightest twinge of discomfort. If I run or ride outside I have to at least have to go all the way back to where I started.

@JAYNEROCKS310 I completely understand how hard it is to diet when no one else in the house is dieting. My family are all grown so they can at least cook for themselves. It is especially frustrating because almost everyone complains that they need to lose weight but they don't want to even try the same diet that I am on.

@trinati2001 That sounds like a horrible contractor. Hopefully you aren't out any deposits by dealing with him. Good luck finding a honest reliable contractor.

@moodybear2003 it is always amazing the finds you can get from the most unexpected stores. Thanks for the tip.

Wednesday - Wishes (what do you wish? It can be weight related or not, can be realistic or not)
I wish the air conditioner was already installed in the bedroom window ... but I procrastinated to do it yesterday so now I'm left with a muggy room this morning. Ah, well, after I finish my breakfast of homemade yogurt with strawberries and walnuts I'll get right on that!

Good Morning.

@Trinati2001 ~I’m so sorry for the trouble with your current contractor. They do say that whatever you budget for home improvement to expect to pay 20% above that—but the numbers he is coming up with are ridiculous, definitely time to find a new one.

@cjbrummet ~I’m so sorry to hear about your cousin, good to know he is peaceful and not in pain. I have a cell phone holder on my bike, I found it at a local bike shop—my phone zips inside of it and has a clear cover so I can still easily use my phone.

@Karen ~I’m so sorry you’re frustrated right now. You have been really active, so it’s possible your calories are set a little too low—but it also looks like you’re making some adjustments to carbs/protein and trying to reset your metabolism. We’ve both been at this so long, we know what to do; so with the changes you're making I hope you see results soon!

@Laurie ~I’m glad you’re enjoying your vacation in humid Houston!

AFM~Not much to report. I’m watching what I eat really closely since I won’t be able to return to any kind of activity until Aug/Sep, it would be nice if I could lose some weight while I’m healing but I’ll be satisfied as long as I don’t gain anything. I learned about a new fitness place yesterday, it’s a boot camp type place but uses treadmills, rowing machines, suspension systems, and free weights in their sessions—location just a few miles from my house. I have a feeling it’s expensive (but then so is my gym membership), I plan to check it out after doc gives the okay.

@mzfrizz15 haha pokemon go is all the rage right now, isn't it!? You're right though, walking around getting pokemon is a more entertaining version of exercise than being on a stationary bike!