Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

DASH stands for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that's designed by physicians to help treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). The DASH diet encourages you to reduce the sodium in your diet and eat a variety of foods rich in nutrients that help lower blood pressure, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. I have been following the sample menus in Marla Heller's book, DASH weight loss solution.

I am trying to figure out this thread. I am realizing and admitting that I fall into the category of needing to lose 100 pounds. In my head, not sure I believe I can. Need to work on that part for sure!

On and off the wagon for years, now feeling really crummy and realizing I need to STAY on or at least near that wagon! Overwhelmed, with injuries plaguing me, belly getting in the way of fun with my kids, go cart rides, roller coaster rides, just moving around happily...

I am trying to chip away at my old self to find the new, healthier, happier, and likely smaller person inside.

Current wagon status:
I decided, 17 days ago, to go for 100 days with no fast food (a problem for me and my family), 17 days down!
In addition, 3 days ago, I decided to add another 100 day goal, logging my food daily--this is an extreme challenge, in the past, I would stop writing when I made a not so great choice, or just log for a couple days and then take the weekend off. Not really trying to follow a specific plan at this point, trying to make it easy so I will do it and see where I am falling with calories and their distribution.

Glad to see there are many others on journeys with many steps needed!

Thank goodness today is Hump Day, but I’m about to lose it. I hate, hate, hate all things Apple. If you forget a password, passcode, the security features STINK. I hate going to the store, which is only in the mall. I hate the mall. Without wiping everything out, there should be an easier way to get into YOUR account. I went to the store during my lunch hour FINALLY my new iPad is working, but in the process my phone is now disabled. Of course, I didn’t write the passcode down, which I have to take full responsibility. There should be an easier way. Now I’ll have to go back to the store and they’re going to probably have to reset the thing. Sooooo not happy. Other than that life is grand. Eating and exercise is all on track so I guess that’s the GREAT thing. LOL!!!

@Nikion901 – I like your monthly recap and congrats meeting your January goal!! I try to focus on the monthly total vs daily/weekly. My body fluctuates WAY too much. Drives me crazy! Also, congrats getting under 240. Woo Hoo!!

@Gullagr – January stats were awesome! Great job. Plus, you should be proud with your success in running too. C25K is on my list to start soon. I want to get a “little” more weight off before these old knees start any kind of running. I’ll still with my HIT classes for now.

@Damensha – I’m a few days behind, but I’m sorry to hear about your home situation. It’s so tough when we’re working so hard on our weight than to have the mental/emotional battles too. I’ve been to plenty of counseling sessions and would recommend it to anyone. If you have any questions, I just had WLS on 11/21. I’m 3 months post op and feel amazing. If you want to PM me, I can share more of my journey.

@Mermaid – There will always be days where we eat what we shouldn’t or eat way too much. You have to put that one day behind you and move on. Make sure it’s just one day and doesn’t turn into 2 days or a week. You owned it and told us so now you move on. You CAN do this!

@laceyslabaugh, @jenmek, @raxcee, @shalto , @mrssorenson – Welcome!! This group was started many years ago and it’s many people have come and gone, but there’s some folks who have been here from the beginning. It’s always been an uplifting and encouraging group with no negativity. It often mixes personal life too, but that’s what this journey is about. I truly believe the mental has so much more than the actual food and exercise.

@pneschich – I live in Atlanta so thank you for welcoming the Falcons to the Super Bowl, but we’re all in mourning or probably more frustrated that they blew such a lead. It was awful!!! As far as traffic, nothing new to an Atlantan that’s for sure. We get it. Our traffics sucks!!! Congrats losing the 13 lbs!! Keep it up. Even with your liquid, get in your protein with your shakes. You need the energy. The liquid part of this process is the worst. Once you’re back on solid foods (even in small portions) it will be sooo worth it!!! I’m amazed every day with my sleeve and how much better I feel, stronger I’m getting at the gym and how little I do eat. BUT, it’s not the guaranteed answer, people can and do regain. You still have to eat right and exercise!!!!

@skinnyjeanz – I’m glad you got back to the gym, but you definitely know your body so pace yourself. It sounds like you have a busy week ahead with testing and grading. Hope the week is progressing OK.

@campfirequeen – Glad to hear the house has finally settled down. Put the gain behind you and get ready to focus on YOU!!

@pinkstarberry – Great post!! I truly believe this journey is more about understanding the mental/emotional side of eating vs. the food and exercise. Love your attitude and your stats – WOW!!! You go girl!!!

@birgitkwood – Congrats on your loss too!! That’s awesome. I totally agree that you need to find where YOUR comfortable. I think we come up with this “goal” weight, but is that really where our body wants to settle. I think everyone has to find the right spot for them. As long as your healthy and happy, life is good!!!

@pneschich You'll be in my thoughts! Good luck!

Just joined back after a long break. Have to lose about 150 pounds but I think I can do it!

Thursday Truth ... Weighing In.

Somehow this year I stumbled onto a weight tracking system that few would want to duplicate ... it takes a lot of committment and TIME, yet it is working for me and might be beneficial to some one else who is as OCD and unencumbered by time constraints as I am (no job to go to, live alone).

I track my weight daily and type it into a small spreadsheet I created for my self ... you can do it on Google Sheets and keep it on your phone/computer/pad or you can do it in a spreadsheet that resides on your drive.

After every Sunday weigh-in I calculate the average weight for the week using the weights recorded during the week, sometimes I skip a weigh-in, so this calculation is not automated. That average weight is the one I use to report as my weight for one of the Weigh-Loss Challenges I am a member of. It really smooths out the ups and downs during the week for me. So far in 2017 I have trimmed off 5% of my starting weight.

@pneschich ... I'm joining in to wishing you the best of outcomes on your upcoming surgery. You have powerful good vibes coming at you from all your friends here on this thread!

@Susan2396 ... Thanks for welcoming all the newcomers you picked up on ... I recall how it feels to be welcomed ... and it feels good.

Welcome aboard/back @TheBrocheter ... Know you can do it, you have time on your side!

I would like to join this thread. I too need to lose 100 pounds, well 115 actually. It depresses me so much that I am as fat as I am, it is a real job trying to keep positive and a smile on my face when I don't always feel that way inside. I have good days and bad days but I keep on going. Today was my first day of "exercise" I actually need an exercise plan, routine. I walked on my treadmill for 15 minutes to start with but would like to incorporate some weight lighting, even if light weights, I so want to try to get back in shape.

Welcome to all the new folks joining

I haven't been active on here this past week and no good excuse for it either! I haven't seen much movement in my weight this past week but am continuing to see improvements with my strength and changing body shape (bye bye inches!) which has kept me feeling positive.

I went to my gym and sat down with a trainer on Monday morning who set me up with a personalized workout plan which should carry me through the next 6 weeks. And let me tell you, it is tough! I've been getting up earlier to hit the gym so I can get in hour long gym sessions 6 days a week which includes 3 full-body weight training session and keeping up with my C25K program with added ab workouts the other 3 days. The trainer has me doing 80 reps (4x20) of each exercise in my strength training workouts which is brutal but so satisfying when I get through them! My body is definitely sore but I feel like I am definitely getting a better workout than the preset circuit that I was doing before.

Also big achievement - I went from running 9/30 mins on the C25K program last week to running 16/30 mins this week and I didn't even flinch!! I can't believe that I was able to make that jump - I was fully expecting to have to repeat a couple days in order to make it happen but I'm so impressed that I didn't have to. That jump has me up to 3.6 km over the 30 min!

Truth Thursday - I still struggle with controlling my eating habits. I find myself not logging my food on days when I know I've gone over as though not seeing the calorie count tallied up means that it never happened (silly brain - that's not how that works!!). I want to get better at punching everything into my diary even if it means that I blow my goal.

@pneschich - Glad to hear that your surgery is back on the books! Good luck

I need to loose 100, need all the help I can get!

Friday fitness: 14000 steps 6 of the last 7 days. I walked over 3 miles each day of those 6. Over 18 miles! Some minor foot pain but nothing horrible. Lifted my dumbell workout twice tonight too. Then no lifting for 6 weeks I think. A great week.

Thank you to all of you for your support, encouragement and well wishes on my surgery news. I will keep you posted on my progress and recovery.

Welcome to the new people! There is always lots of support and motivation and understanding of struggles here.

@Misnomer971 It's so hard to stick to a plan in restaurants. I read something awhile back about most restaurant desserts aren't really worth the calories unless it is someplace that specialises in dessert/pastry/etc. A lot of places (especially chains) buy cheap frozen dessert items because they can make one of their biggest profit on them on the markup compared to the cost with little to no preparation. It has helped me turn down dessert the last couple of times I have been out because I have thought about how I always have the option to spend the calories on something I crave later if I think it's worth it.

@campfirequeen1 After all of the upheaval you have had lately, 8 pounds is nothing and you have such a good attitude as far as knowing you can lose it again rather than beating yourself up.

@pneschich That's great progress! I'm so glad to hear that the foot is doing better and you are able to get out again.

Friday fitness - this week I noticed that I have started to feel almost "at home" in my body for the first time I can remember. Walking and moving around feels *good*. I am able to push myself during my lunch break walks to get my heart rate up. I couldn't have imagined sustaining a brisk pace for even a minute a couple of months ago, but now I am able to for over half an hour. Sometimes I am walking so quickly that I just want to start jogging. I am holding off on trying to jog at least until I am under 200 because I have already had knee pain from being so overweight. I don't want to stress my joints too much.

Hi Guys! Sorry to be doing yet another "drive by" posting! I'll do personals on the next post though I promise!
Welcome to all the New Folk! You've found the right place for you! These folks are an Awesome group!

Well, this week has definitely been better on all fronts for me. On Saturday I got a phone call from DH. After two hours of talking, he asked me out to dinner before a party that we were both planning to attend (either together or apart). We went to the party together and on our way there he told me that he had all the stuff he took with him in the car, so he's been home since then. Things are still pretty guarded with us, and I've still got questions that I feel I need answered, but we've actually talked like Adults this week about several things that we Should have been talking about for months/years. I can finally walk into my house again without dread that all we would do is argue. It may be the depression med, it may be the counseling (went to 2nd session yesterday), but I'm feeling better than I've felt in a very long time. I've had quite a few "Tall Days" lately and I really like that feeling! Oh, "Tall Days" for me are when my 5'2" self is having a really good day where everything seems to fall into place and i'm absolutely On my game. I've not had good "Tall Days" in longer than I realized. I'm trying to get DH to go to couples counseling with me, he's thinking about it, which is more than he's done any other time I've asked him to go. Anyway, I ended up bouncing back up on the scale by 2 lb since I've been eating more or less normally this week, but this morning I saw that I'm heading back in the right direction. YAY! Sleep is better. I'm getting between 5-6 hours a night so far. I'll take that over insomnia any day!

So Here's to Us All having Tall Days this weekend!
Until my next post, I'm keeping my chins up and hope y'all are too!!

Jenn

@Damensha - I'm glad to hear that you are getting back to a better place!
@debbieinva - You've come to a great place! There is a lot to learn from the fantastic people here. Just making the decision to start again is the most important part so you're off to a great start!

Fitness Friday - I've had a great (and sore) week. I've kept up with the new workout plan. I even got ambitious this morning and upped my running speed for C25K. Managed to pack 2.4 miles into 32 mins (running and walking). Looking forward to next week when I get to try my first 20 min run straight!

I took a few moments today and really reflected on how far I've come in only the 6 weeks of this new year. And I was amazed that I haven't been more proud and impressed with myself! I've managed to drop 15 lbs which translates to 25% of my short term goal of losing 60 lbs and it means I'm 17% closer to being at the recommended healthy body weight based on my height/frame! But beyond the scale, the girl that could barely pull her *kitten* out of bed at 7:30 to get ready for work is now waking up without (much) complaint at 5:45 and at the gym working out by 6am! I get much more rested sleep at night and am more energetic throughout the day. I feel healthier, I feel happier, and I can't believe that I took getting to my lowest (mentally) and heaviest point to decide to make some serious changes! I think its time that I change my perspective and stop bashing the things that I still don't like about myself and take more pride in the successes I've had!

I am so thankful for the support here! Between the consistently uplifting comments, inspiring stories, and so much more I truly believe its a big part of why I've even been able to make it this far without falling off the wagon!

Hi all! For fitness, I've been hitting the gym. I really enjoy exercising way more than I thought I would.

@Damensha glad to hear things are getting better on the home front! I love your expression "Tall Days". I may have to start thinking in those terms, since I've shrunk from 5'5 1/2 to 5' 3 as I've aged! Here's to lots moe of them for all of us!

@Dalceridae congrats on your increase in your walking pace. You give me hope as I am a very slow walker.

@pneschich great work with your walking this week! Best wishes on your surgery and remember to let us know how you are doing afterward!

My Friday fitness is that I have been riding my bike this week. Not as much as I wanted to but I hope to improve on that next week. Like Dalceridae I am already beginning to feel more comfortable even though I am just starting this journey (again) and have only lost about 14 pounds. I can bend over easier, don't get out the breath quite so fast and the daily logging has gotten me better at not just watching my calories but also my sodium-no more swollen foot!!! Yea! Why only one foot would swell and not both, who knows! I'm hoping that by the time my 70th birthday rolls around this October that I'll be close to my goal of 100 lb lost and be a much healthier septuagenarian, after all I read the other day that 70 is the new 50! I like that.