Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Name: Jeanie
Age:45
Height:5'2"

Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 262.4
Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 250

Weigh-ins on week of
February 22: 262.4
March 1: 258.6
March 8: 258.4
March 15:
March 22:
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 22:

@birgitkwood ... the only good thing I can say about jogging is that it gets you from Point A to Point B a little quicker. But probably also sweatier! ... keep them feet moving!

Friday Fitness: Got a lot planned for today that I will accomplish IF I can stay upright long enough ... ok, ... I'll correct that ... if I can keep the sit-down breaks to a minimum length of time instead of getting caught up in a sit-down activity! Really loving that Raw Veggie Salad with Olives and Prunes that I made yesterday ... It tastes like a perfect food to me sensibilities and the nutritional values are great too with a long lasting satiety profile. It's a keeper, for me

Thursday Truth: When I was in my early 30s I became a Mary Kay lady. She had a saying that I hoped was true and here 35 years or so later, I know it is because I'm proof of it. She said, "If you take care of your skin when you are young, when you are old you will have what you deserve." I did and everyone always complements my skin. I have few wrinkles and pretty nice texture for a woman my age. The same holds true for our weight, if I take care of it now, later I will have what I deserve! This week shows I didn't take care of it now and it's what I deserve for the actions I did and didn't take!
Grant it, I haven't been able to exercise as much or walk as much due to a hamstring injury, but I knew that because of that I would have to be very vigilant with my caloric consumption and I ate too much at times and poor choices at others and the scale showed that this morning.
@birgitkwood -OH GIRL, I am doing a super happy dance for you! I'm so excited you would think it was me going into onderland!!!! So happy for you! So glad you took up the challenge! CONGRATULATIONS!
@mnwalkingqueen - I have not lost a child, but I did lose a two year old grandchild and a husband. I have to agree that losing the child was the worst, because it's just not the natural sequence of life and because I had to see my own child suffer with something I could not make better. My heart goes out to you. My heart also rejoices that you have come back and that you will do this for yourself and it would make your son so proud of you. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way!
@KATRENAJ so happy you are back too and so sorry for the loss of your son. It's so tragic. Good for you on the Blood Sugar Plan, 5 pounds is great!
@RobinB0812 - Glad to see you and that you are joining in with our challenge! Birthdays are special and should be celebrated!
@Nikion901 You are always so inspiring! I'll be thinking of you on your birthday. I'm going to a big birthday party for my best friend that day. St Patrick's Day babies are very special indeed. You to @MermaidPrincessRach !!!

Dr just released me to go back to Water Aerobics, so I wll go Monday. Going to be walking a lot this weekend and found a walking partner for the trails around her. Yahoo
Katrena

birgit - at our age, jogging isn't the best. Have a friend that ruined her knees. Walking is better and you can stop and enjoy the scenery. I especially enjoy walking in the woods hearing the sounds of birds and critters. Not only good exercise but good for the soul. Dr's are finding that walking is just as good or better than jogging, which can take its toll before the 40's and can wreak havoc after 40.

campfireque - Am with you on skincare. Most folks think my daughter is my mother. She says she is aging naturally. She isnt getting it.
Thanks for your comments. You never heal from that, but I cope well and can now remember the joyous times

KATRENAJ wrote: »

Question: Is there a way to save this site so I can jump into it. I have to keep a link on my computer and go in to get here. Not too computer savvy but if anyone knows a better way, would appreciate hearing about it.
Wishing everyone a happy weekend.
Katrena

Do you know how to bookmark on your device? The method to bookmark (make favorite) a page or site varies somewhat depending on which internet connection your use.

You can also bookmark thread (page) inn MFP community pages ... but you need to get to MFP and then the community pages to use it ... it's the star symbol that you see by the thread name ... when you click on the star it will become cast in yellow to show you have bookmarked that thread. Then you access it Star icon on any Community Page to see your bookmarked threads.

I kind of like the faster way of bookmarking the page on my computer so that I use the browser bookmarks to get to it.

Confuse you? Ask a question and I or someone else will be able to steer you further.

It's quiet on the home front tonight. Had nice day. I visited a new friend and we really bonded. Helped her move her photos from phone to computer. Grandson stopped by, my new mattress arrived. Can't wait to sleep on it tonight

Good day with food, not hungry at all. Diet is amazing because it balances your sugar and that appears to solve the gnawing hunger I usually carry around with me. Going to Dr Tuesday, so will be interested to see what my A1c will be since I have been on this diet for 8 days by then. Had blood drawn Friday and was dieting since Monday.

It will be a challenge not to eat further tonight because I am trying not to eat after 7 at night. I'll just have to buck up and do what I know it right. Easier said than done.

Best wishes to everyone.

Katrena

@jessicamitchell14811 --- welcome to the challenge. Weigh in this week by Sunday for the 3/15 weight.

Good Monday Morning everyone.
Our weight loss reporting challenge just completed our 3rd weigh-in and we had 16 folks reporting their numbers, including two for the first time! ... We had a group loss of 4.30 pounds this week, a few of us caught the scale on an up moment in time. I say 'moment' because we all know that our weight fluctuates daily ... and that it is what happens over a period of time that shows which way we are heading.

Have a good week everyone who is participating. If you had an up, remember that it is temporary, if you had a down, congratulations and keep going!

What day are we supposed to weigh? I thought it was Wednesday

After a funny situation with my scale at home (which apparently I have sort of broken) .... I am glad to share I have lost weight not gained as I though so

Name: Ana
Age: 41
Height: 5'3"

Start Weight (week of Feb 22): 208.3
Goal Weight (Week of April 22)197.0

Weigh-ins on week of
February 22: 208.3
March 1: 203.3
March 8: 201.9
March 15: 198.6
March 22:
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
Last day April 22:

Weight -/+ this week: -3.3
Weight -/+ this month: -9.7

campfirequeen1 wrote: »

@KATRENAJ whatever day you start on like I started on a Thursday, so a week later I weighed in but I guess any day that works for you is good! This morning I was down 2 pounds and it was real tempting to weigh in LOL but Thursday is my day so hopefully it will still be down 2 then!

Oh I am so with this! ... I am down today also and would have loved to put that weight in for this week ... but who knows where I'll be by Wednesday ... the last 2 weeks had a weight gain in the middle of the week. ... So I am making myself wait because I'm hoping that will keep me on the straight and narrow!~

@happygirlxxx Congratulations on your official arrival in Onederland!!!! I'm so happy for you and really looking forward to it being a not toooo distant destination for me. Maybe by the end of summer! Anyway, so proud of you!

Happy Tuesday everyone!! I hope it’s been a good week so far. My weekend was good. I kept my carbs in check and was much better balanced. I was kid free (Woo Hoo!!). My son was in Disney with his high school chorus. I had a very nice Friday night with my guy friend then Saturday was normal weekend stuff like laundry and cleaning. Sunday I finished up around the house and just relaxed. Caught up on a few shows, magazines and did nothing else. It was awesome!!! No weight loss this week. My body is really in a pattern and I truly believe it’s tied into Aunt Flo’s visit. I will not lose for 3 weeks than I’ll lose pretty solid for 2 weeks. Even though I’m exercising strong and eating right the scale doesn’t budge. Oh well. As long as it eventually moves down and not up I’m OK with it. Just keep pushing ahead.

@debbieinva – Amish country is beautiful. I grew up in western PA and we had many Amish neighborhoods. Yes, the food is tough, but it’s vacation. Enjoy it. Plus, you’ll get some exercise in too by walking I’m sure.

@naceto – Yep, size 18 is brutal. Plus, he’s had major growing pains and his feet are a total mess. We’ve been to orthopedics numerous times, x-rays and had orthotics made. He’s flat footed as well, which makes it a struggle too. I think he may grow a few more inches, but I’m hoping the feet have stopped. Thanks for the guy advice. My struggle is no one seems to want to commit, but they don’t want me dating other people either. Sorry guys. Until there’s rules on the fridge, I’m trying on a lot of shoes. LOL!!!!!

@mnwalkingqueen – It’s so good to see you!!!! I’ve been gone awhile myself and just getting back into the group. A lot of new people since we’ve been gone, but you’ll recognize a few familiar ones too. I will not pretend to understand how you felt. I remember it happened and as a single mom too could never even fathom your loss. 30 lbs? Who cares. You had a LOT of stress and a LOT going on in your life. Now you’re ready to tackle it and take control of your life again. I know you can do it. You’ve battled through so much between the ex, job loss, and everything else. You’ve got this!!!!!!

@carsonmom4 – Welcome!! This is a great group that will provide the support you need. Try to check in as much as you can. Support is key!!

@Nikion – One of the key things I’m learning this time around is NOT to compare myself to others. This is YOUR journey and yours alone. Only look at your progress not anyone else’s. Each of our bodies are different, i.e. age, genetics, overall health, physical abilities and the list goes on and on. I know I’m a “little” different because I did have weight loss surgery, but the comparison happens even more and I’ve had to really work past that hurdle. I loved your Top 10 and you are doing great!

@birgitkwood – Woo Hoo!!!! Congrats on hitting ONEderland!! So proud of you!!!

@Katrena – Good for you!! I think we’ve all been there at some point and pulling ourselves out is half the battle. I love all the classes your taking. It’s very empowering when we do things for US. You’re absolutely right that this is not a quick fix. Even when we get to what we think is goal you have to still maintain it. We have to eat healthy and move for life. I’ve come to accept food is just fuel for my body. It doesn’t make me feel better, doesn’t solve a problem, doesn’t manage stress or anxiety I just need it to keep my body moving.

@Mermaid – I can’t wait for the beach. We leave 3/31 for Tampa. My parents live in Sarasota where we’ll spend the weekend then leave 4/3 for a cruise!!! Woo Hoo!!! I’m so ready to completely disconnect.

@Campfire – Totally can relate to the hamstring injury. I fell in a grocery store and had a grade 2 strain. I couldn’t drive for 10 days. It was AWFUL!!! It’s a tough balance when you can’t exercise and like you said watching the caloric intake is so important when your sidelined. It’s over. You tracked it and now for a better week.

@Happygirl – Congrats!! You hit ONEderland. Woo Hoo!!!!

Two rough days. Yesterday slept till 11:15 am and had an 11 oclock appmt. Skipped breakfast, ate three small Krystel hamburgers and they totaled over 800 calories. Rest of day was washout. Trying to get control again today but family stress is taking its toll. I have to decide not to let that happen.

On positive note, looks like the house is going to close and I made an offer on the condo on the River. Small, very small chance I'll get it, but at least I tried. I'm sure whatever happens will be for the best

Very tired but going to clay sculpture class till 9. Then back hone and clean up before the maid come tomorrow. Just papers everywhere in den. Need to set up a system. This happens everything two weeks. Will not beat myself up about this. Dr says cholesterol is excellent, suger is high though and I had been dieting for a week when the labs were done.

Will try to post later

Katrena

@KATRENAJ stress always makes food choices harder for me too. But you make the choice to nit let it consume you and start fresh the next day so kuddos to you!

@Nikion901 I hope your back gets better soon!

Here is my weigh-in for this week.

Name: Helene
Age:31
Height: 5 ft4

Start weight (feb 22): 294.8
Goal weight (april 22): 280

Feb 22: 294.8
March 1st: 290.6
March 8: 288.8
March 15: 285.8
March 22:
March 29:
April 5th:
April 12:
April 19:
April 22:

Weight loss this week: -3lbs
Weight loss this month: -9lbs

I ended up woth a good loss again this week but my weight is going up and down like crazy. I had a very bad weekend food wise and ended up at 290 on monday (water weight mostly I guess).

I started Metformin a couple months ago, basically at the same time as MFP (that endocrinologist appointment was a wake-up call). I think it is really helping with the weight loss. Even though it's making me sick as hell everytime I have to up the dosage, it's really worse it.

I have noticed though that my weight seems to go up and down A LOT. I am a serial scaler and I tend to go up on the scale every morning and I can see my weight going up or down as much as 5-6 lbs in 24h. Has anyone seen that as well?