Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Monday check in. Lost 13. Now fluctuating +/-2. Arrrgh! Enjoyed my Saturday walk so much I went back yesterday. Today, weights after my podiatrist visit, in the waiting room now. It's a beautiful almost 80 degree day, kind of overcast though. Probably going to lift outside if it doesn't rain. Pre Op on Friday. Busy week in between.

Tuesday goals:

My super short term goal is to make it to 100 lbs lost by the end of Feb, short term goal is to make it to healthy BMI by my birthday on May 14, and long term goal is to keep up with these healthy habits for the rest of my life.

I've been attending a class on self-esteem and self-acceptance and I find that these topics go perfectly with some of the reasons behind why I finally feel motivated to put the effort into staying healthy: I'm worth it. I deserve to feel energetic and strong and light. I deserve a body I feel comfortable in and proud of. I deserve to feel sexy in my own skin and unashamed of what I look like beneath the clothes. I deserve to learn more positive ways to deal with stress and anger and all of the emotions that drove me to unhealthy binge eating habits, and to understand myself better in general. I'm finally beginning to feel like I'm worth all of this, and I don't want to slip back into unhealthy ways of dealing with current problems and past baggage!

June 2016 starting weight: 277 lbs, BMI 43
Feb 2017 current weight: 180.2 lbs, BMI 28
Goal weight: 130 lbs, BMI 20

Much love and willpower dust to everyone

@campfirequeen1 - I wanna say "welcome home!" It's been such a long haul for you. Congrats, and good luck.

@pinkstarberry - wow, what an amazing job you've done. Congrats on your spectacular success! And with an attitude like that you will most certainly reach your goals, both sorry and long term.

I seem to have reached a place of maybe no longer losing. Part of me would like to lose another 20-25 lbs (to get to the "no longer overweight" BMI category), but I'm not sure it'll happen. Frankly, I'm not willing to restrict my calorie intake any further (I eat roughly 1600 cals/day), and I'm unwilling to exercise more than I do now (I walk between 13k and 16k steps, at least 5 days/wk). This is the pattern that helped me lose nearly 100 lbs over the past 10 mos. I knew all along that eventually the weight loss would stop and then the current pattern would simply become maintenance... and I accept that! Well, sort of. I just hoped that maybe I'd get a few more pounds out of the deal - lol. But I really am very happy with where my body's at, and I won't cry if I never lose another pound. But... maybe just a LITTLE bit more? Maybe? Or maybe this is just a frustrating plateau and I'll suddenly drop 20 lbs by the end of February? Yeah... probably not. :-D

So my rational and crazy heads are currently at war with each other. It happens...

Started DASH Weight Loss Plan:
12/28/2016 - 304.7
Daily weight:
F01/26 - 293.4 (30 days of DASH)
My lowest since starting DASH!

Then I got sick (just a cold) and slipped off program.

A01/27 - 294.8
U01/28 - 293.9
M01/30 - 295.0
T01/31 - 294.8
W02/01 - 295.0 (35 doD)
R02/02 - 294.8
F02/03 - 295.2
A02/04 - 295.6
U02/05 - 297.0 STOP!
M02/06 - 297.8 (40doD)

On Monday, post Super Bowl, I went back to phase one of The DASH Weight Loss Solution by Marla Heller.

T02/07 - 295.4
W02/08 - 293.4

In two days I was back to where I was before I got sick and slipped. The program works!
Unbelievable! For years and years I have tried to lose weight. I was a fat child and have been fat most of my adult life, save 18months of suicidal depression. This is the only time I have made any real progress ... in the right direction!

Starting over...cause that's what I do, but it's good that I haven't stopped trying. I've lost weight on so many programs....starting at age 11 w the egg and grapefruit diet., then nutrisystem, then diet pills, then just 1200 calories a day, then just one meal a day, whatever i was hungry for, They all work if I'm motivated. That's the big IF. Staying motivated and not collapsing into not CARING is my challenge. MFP is good because it let's me know if my carbs are within my Type 2 limit, if I've hit the basic nutritional needs, and it offers recipes, lifestyle info, and MOTIVATION.
So let's do this together, fellow best life seekers. To our success!!!!

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!