Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@cjbrummet and @Nikion901 Thanks so much for your replies. I've actually done quite a bit of research and there is scientific evidence that fasting can bring many benefits. One benefit is burning more fat along with evening out insulin levels. Starvation mode isn't what people think it is, there's a lot of misinformation out there.

I'm also not a big breakfast person, mainly because I'd rather sleep in and not always that hungry in the morning. It fits my schedule. It really does depend on the person and I definitely have done research on it and others have been successful. Will I continue this forever, not sure because I haven't done it for more than 3 days but I do like intermittent fasting where I fast for 14-18 hours and then eat in a 10-6 hour window depending, so like I would start eating at 4:30pm for example and then stop eating at 12:30am for example if I did 16:8. I actually feel good doing it but I do appreciate the concern.

Nikion901 wrote: »

As you said to @WhovianFitNHealthy ... everyone has their own idea of what works to lose weight and each one has merits or demerits. Actually, I have read research that says for some people the way to weight loss is exactly longer wait times between last meal-first meal ... who knows really anyway? The body is such an intricate self-maintaining organism that probably the best way to lose weight is the way that fits into your lifestyle so that you can keep it up for the rest of your life, either in the loss or maintenance stage of the journey.

@campfirequeen1 I have a vivofit2 as well! Love it!
I should take a pahe from your playbook about doing 'it' even when I dont feel like it. Truely inspiring!
Congratulations on being so close to your first goal! Fantastic!!
Rach

@pneschich there are many processes going on inside your body. Maybe you gained a little water weight from a little more salt one day. In an old weight watchers meeting I heard "Fresh Fat Fades Fast". Just keep doing what you know works. Success is seldom a straight line. Maybe the 'fire is not as hot' because you have been doing this for months now and it is starting to become your new norm. That's great! You are establishing healthy habits - things that will help you keep it off with less effort. Sorry you have been hungry this week. If you dont mind a slower weight loss, then you could 'ease up on the gas' and increase your calorie goal and still lose weight. Also, how much fiber, protein and fat are you eating? They help control/curb hunger. Personally I am on a quest to try to meet my macros goal each day. They only way I can hit my carbs/fiber goal and not exceed fat is to eat a lot of fruit and veggies. Good luck! Stay strong!
Rach

@FlabtoFab209 Plain ole calorie counting works best for me, too. Sometimes progress is slow, but it's progress.
This week hasn't been too bad. I am definitely seeing that my problem was/is not what I eat at meals, but the grazing in between meals. I just have to keep busy and avoid munching.
Wishing all of you a great day.
Onward and downward.
Kaye

Wow, quite a few posts in the last two days. Nice to see so many people. What types of arts n' crafts @MermaidPrincessRach ?

I see people have been discussing intermittent fasting versus lots of small meals and thought I would share as we are all so different. I don't practice either. I never could stop eating after a certain time like the advice used to say and I struggled to eat breakfast but on previous attempts I did it because of the whole most important meal of the day. A nutritionist in a weight loss program my doctor referred me to insisted on it. The problem for me is that if I have breakfast it tends to kick-start my appetite and I eat more all day.

This time around I am not eating breakfast and only eating lightly in the day. This means that I can have a big dinner and even fit in treats if I want. It doesn't feel like a diet this way. I do log everything and my natural preference is to skip breakfast so a simple lunch means I enjoy myself at home and stops me from constantly going out and buying expensive 1500 calorie lunches. My diary is in time slots, before 9/9-12/12-3/3-6/6-9/after 9. I really like this method and it lets me go back and see trends based on when I overeat.

Just my two cents. My diary is open if anyone cares

And a Wednesday wish - I hope my surgery goes well on Monday. It is minor but I need a general anesthetic and that causes me some anxiety as I've had a bad reaction in the past. Even though I thought I was dealing okay I've noticed my stress and anxiety increasing this past week and I've been quicker to anger/get upset. Hopefully I can zen my way through the next few days and return to my happy self.

MermaidPrincessRach wrote: »

I like all types of arts n' crafts: coloring, painting, cgi, writing, poetry, drawing, origami, knitting, latch hook, puzzles, crossstich, carpentry, sewing ...

Rach, it's too bad we aren't neighbors we have a lot in common, except one thing, I'm already where you want to be. I do work when I want to as a Lic Massage Therapist, but basically I'm just retired and loving it! Hope its not to far off for you!

dreawest wrote: »

Wow, quite a few posts in the last two days. Nice to see so many people. What types of arts n' crafts @MermaidPrincessRach ?

And a Wednesday wish - I hope my surgery goes well on Monday. It is minor but I need a general anesthetic and that causes me some anxiety as I've had a bad reaction in the past. Even though I thought I was dealing okay I've noticed my stress and anxiety increasing this past week and I've been quicker to anger/get upset. Hopefully I can zen my way through the next few days and return to my happy self.

I'll be thinking of you and praying that your surgery is super successful and easy for you. Stress and anxiety causes those same adverse effects on me and zening your way through it is a good idea!
Holly

Today's the first day of my 100 day weight loss Journey. Lol I'm excited. Really wish I could just lose a lb a day but that's not how it works. I don't really know what I'm doing or should be doing so I'm just gonna wing it. Anyone have any tips they'd like to bestow upon me?

I am 35 and have at least another 25 - 30 years of working before I can retire. I had a horrible day at work today. And expecting more of the same tomorrow and Friday and maybe Saturday too. I want to crawl inside a mound of cheeseburgers and fries until the entire mound is inside me. I know that wont help my health issues but nothing comforts like comfort food. It is my drug of choice.

So we're talking retirement now huh? My parents are now both retired (my dad at 55 and mom at 60) and they love it. But they are active people and seem to be even busier now. They don't have a lot of extra money but they have enough to live comfortably in the small town and take the occasional trip. They are serious gardeners and they mountain climb, canoe, hike, camp, bike, ski, and many other physical things. They also volunteer - a lot, and are in theatre groups and stuff like that. And have a tonne of friends.

This would not be me. I am not as social and love my work people. When I retire I will likely spend too much time alone on the couch and fill my days with books, TV, and the occasional craft. Money aside I have no plan to retire early because I like working - without it I likely wouldn't get dressed most days. Now that I'm on MFP my husband and I talk about future plans and doing things when we're old but I need to sort out my tendency to lay around all day before I consider retirement or I would rapidly lose the ability to move my mass - one small fall or injury is all it will take at my current size.

Wealth does not happiness bring but I do want a better paying job in the future and so, in pursuit of that, I am finishing my degree one course at a time right now. The money will be nice but even better will be the rewards of the job itself - doing something I want to do and believe in.

Thanks @pneschich . This thread is my blessing. The people who understand the struggle and can give good first-hand advise.
FYI Saturday is a fullmoon so things are gonna be crazy for a couple days.

Whoa--can't believe I haven't posted since Sunday!!

@pinkstarberry -- congrats on meeting your latest goal!!

@cj-- congrats on the new job!! I used to do a lot of those obstacle races and mud runs, but none of the ones nearby worked with my schedule this summer. Hoping to do a few again next year.

@rach-- hang in there!!

@pneschich -- great advice to rach! You are an inspiration!

@kaye-- congrats on completing the 5k. I have one coming up Oct. 1st and am really looking forward to it.

@whovian-- good to see you back!

@niki-- I wish the exercise made me eat better. I think lately it's been the opposite which is what I need to change. I think upping my calorie allowance and using the fitness tracker calculations is working. After a dip down and then bounce up a bit, my weight has stayed down a couple of pounds for the past few days.

AFM--It's been a busy week with a lot of grading, but I still managed to mow the lawn Monday and made it to the gym today. I don't know if I mentioned this, but my gym was getting really trashy over the past few months. On Saturday, as I was hemming and hawing about going, I had an epiphany that the dismal conditions there--no clean towels, broken equipment, etc.--was one of the reasons I had been avoiding the gym. I made up my mind to go (even brought my own towel!) and if nothing was improved, I was going to fire off a stern email to the powers that be. It's a Snap Fitness 24/7 so there's rarely anyone there to complain to in person (one of my complaints was that the trainer isn't even there during her posted hours).

Lo and behold, as I walked in, there were signs on the door stating, "Under New Ownership" and the new owner was there supervising some workers who were replacing broken TVs, cleaning the place from ceiling to floor, etc. There were clean towels and my favorite treadmill, which had been broken for over a year, was repaired. When I went back today, there were even more improvements. I am so happy!!


Grading Goals:
1. 37/82 motif analyses
2. x/40 AP essays

Fitness Goals for the month of September:
Run 1 mile at my fastest pace 1x/week: Week 1 = 11:34; Week 2 = 11:10
Run 2 miles in 23 minutes 1x/week: Week 1 = 24:12; Week 2 = 24:08
Run a 5 k in <36 minutes by month's end:

You vs Year Challenge:
268 k done/ 732 k to go PAST the 25% mark!!

Exercise Goals:
Sun-- walk gunner DONE
Mon-- walk gunner DONE + mow lawn DONE
Tues-- walk gunner DONE
Wed-- walk gunner DONE (meeting)
Thurs-- walk gunner DONE + gym DONE or run outside
Fri-- walk gunner
Sat-- walk gunner + gym or run outside

@Nikion901 grumpy old chemist who tutors math and walks his dog fast as he can. Interesting, I still see myself in my minds eye as the 17 year old who swam all winter and played soccer when the snow melted. Did both well enough to get scholarship offers. I guess that's not me anymore but it is part of me. Always will be. I'm not the 30 year old windsurfer either but in another 40 lbs I'm going to be the 52 year old windsurfer. Who has a very fit dog

Fitness Friday. 3 miles 5 days 2 miles 1 day and a day off- Tuesday. I had one bad meal and 1 (2 if I don't eat soon) days with too few calories and protein. All in all a 20 mile week is good for me. Greater than 15 is my target. I'm happy. Weight bounced +/-4lbs all week. Frightening to gain 4 lbs when it appears you are doing everything right. 2lbs heavier today than Sunday 10 lbs lighter than 30 days ago. It's working. Big picture. Focus on the big picture.

There are a number of seated weight exercise, if you have access to dumbbells or just something heavy. If you have a gym membership, there are "bicycles" that use arm power instead of legs, plus seated weight machines.

@Nikion901 10.4 may not have met the goal but it's a very respectable number! Good for you!
And yes I hear you about the cataract surgery. I wish I could have my one eye done because the sight in it is so poor but alas I have an inherited disease called Fuchs Dystrophy and there is a 50-50 chance that it will make it worse and I could go blind and then the only thing I could do is a corneal transplant, so at this point it isn't worth it, but so glad that you can.

I'll try to keep in mind what you had to say about one thing on the avoid list and not repeating it over and over! I had to go to the gas station this evening and due to a problem with the gas line in Alabama, everyone is afraid we won't have enough gas so they were all out getting gas along with me and being real donkeys! When I finally got away from the station I was really annoyed and wanting to soothe myself with a nice treat from Baskin Robbins, but I thought what a donkey that would make me and kept driving past it and laughed all the way home over that success!

Happy Weekend all.