Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Won't be able to post properly till tomorrow. Today's weight 330. Not happy. Not been getting near enough water this past 5 days0
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Ready for summer 10 week challenge
Name Jo
Age 46 and now 47
Height 161 centimetres about 5 foot 3 (I found out i am shorter than i thought
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Start weight (week of April 19) 91kgs / 200.6 lbs
Goal weight (Saturday July 1) 85 kgs / 187 lbs
Weigh in week of:
April 26 91 kgs / 200.6 lbs
May 3 197.1
May 10 194.4
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
July 1
Weight +/- this week 2.7 lbs
Weight +/- total 6.2 lbs
I am so happy this is working.
and I am so thankful I found you guys because this challenge is giving me some structure.... I was kind of losing momentum but now... yay!
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Name: FourLynne62
Age: 54
Height: 5’6”
Start Weight (week of April 26): 233lbs
Goal Weight (week of June 28): 213lbs
Weigh in week of:
(Weeks are listed by Wednesdays)
1. April 26: 233lbs
2. May 3: 233lbs
3. May 10: 232lbs
4. May 17:
5. May 24:
6. May 31:
7. June 7:
8. June 14:
9. June 21:
10. June 28:
Final weight: Saturday, July 1:
Weight -/+ this week: 1lb
Weight -/+ total: 1lb
Thursday - Truth (got anything you need to fess up to or get off your chest?)
I am not feeling it where work is concerned today, lol! BUT I have to get my get along going and get to it, so I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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MermaidPrincessRach wrote: »FourLynne62 wrote: »
Is there a park or trail where you could walk instead? I know what you mean about the unleased dogs. I wasnt chased as a girl but everytime I house sit for my sister, her neighbors' chiuaua (sp?) tries to bite my ankles! And thats just a small annoyance. I can only imagine if it where a big scary dog! But I'm sure you can find a way to go for a walk!
Yes, there is one not too far from where we live (about a ten minute drive), so am thinking about trying it out. Thanks for the suggestion.0 -
bapcarrier wrote: »@FourLynne62 would you consider carrying a small container of pepper spray? Though they say be careful if you have to spray it that you don't have wind blowing it back into your face.
Good luck, I hate that you have that, I love dogs but am still scared when one comes rushing toward me.
I'm not too crazy about spraying a rushing animal either. I probably would just freeze. I appreciate the feedback, and am going to try and just get it done when and where I can.0 -
Today is Day 100 of my journey....and all truth be told I am falling back into old habits. I have got to stop this train wreck, this self sabotage. I don't know why I do this to myself. But I think it starts on days when I can't find my water bottle...one healthy decision side tracked, snowballs into an avalanche of horibble habits!!
Another sad horibble truth...when I was pregnant with both my boys, because of my weight and the way I carried it there were people that I saw every week at church that apparently didn't hear the announcement I was prego and were totally surprised when I walked into church one day with a new baby. I guess they didn't understand how embarrassing it is to hear that they didn't even know I was pregnant!!! And part of that truth is we want another baby and soon would be good timing for us but I'm so scared of not losing enough weight so that I will look obviously pregnant at 9 months along. And when I get stressed about my goals I guess is when I start to self sabotage.2 -
Congratulations @jam5660 on having stuck with a diet plan for 100 days, if I recall correctly, you have already lost 35.8 pounds in these 100 days ... and that is a very fast pace (averages out to 2.5 lbs a week)
Back when I was new on my path trying to trim up (from a high of 282 ... I joined MFP when I weighed 272) ... someone smarter than me gave me the advice to "diet" (meaning eat a lot less) for about 4 months and then try to maintain that weight over the next month or two and then go back on a "diet" for another 3 or 4 months. The reasoning behind this was that it would help you learn how to maintain your new weight ... it's something that I am trying to apply to myself.
Only thing I found hard to do was to not jump right back up to full-load calories. The advice was, actually, to slowly increase my calories by only about 100-200 a day per week until I stopped losing weight, and then to hold it at that intake for the rest of the maintainence time.
And, like always with all diet programs ... adhering to the 'plan' 80%-90% of the time is good, just not hog wild on the other percent of the time but enough over to give yourself that meal or treat you have been craving.
PS ... that works out to about 1 day out of 7 where you can go off plan and still be following your program ... I think that's where the idea of a 'cheat' day started.
Good luck, I hope you get to start that new baby soon.6 -
Nikon
What good advice... I was thinking of taking a break for July and August for several reasons... and now I definitely will!
I started January 19 so it will have been a little over 5 months. I really want to finish this challenge.
I will just take care to increase slowly like you said.
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Name: Holly
Age: 68
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight (April 22): 264
Goal Weight (July 1): 254
(I have two vacations and two holidays in this time frame. If I meet the first goal prior to the end, I will rechallenge myself then)
Weigh in week of:
1. April 26 - 259
2. May 3 -260.2
3. May 10 -262
4. May 17 -
5. May 24 -
6. May 31 -
7. June 7 -
8. June 14 -
9. June 21 -
10. June 28 -
Final weight: Saturday, July 1 -
Weight -/+ this week: +1.8
Weight -/+ total: -2.0
Sadly, I'm up again this week 1.8 pounds, but that is down from my high of 5 pounds, so I guess that means that my body is starting to get used to the added calories and the new workout, and hopefully the downward trend will continue and I'll be back below my lowest weight soon! I will be working Friday, Saturday and Monday and that will burn calories (I'm a licensed massage therapist as well as a Homeopathic Physician and my clients always get especially interested in the massage portion around holidays)
I had a bad day yesterday, mostly due to my fibro pain. I went over my calorie goal by only 3 points so that wasn't so bad, but was really deficient in water consumption and steps. I can make the steps up later this week as I feel better. The day before I had so much fun at the gym, I sort of overdid it and I know better, but it's a lot better today, so I will keep the extra exercise light and plan on a 4 star day. Water and calories are right on track. Steps I acquire later in the day. I'm traveling later today so I will have to be mindful to get them done prior to the travel or plan to have a late night walk.
Everyone have a Jim Dandy day and I'll see you later! So proud of all you losers and all you who are hanging in there when you aren't one of them!2 -
Truth
I went to the hospital today to speak with a stroke and ms specialist. Thankfully they have ruled on my incident last week and it wasn't a stroke. But he thinks possibly ms....so he is sending me for further tests.
1 of those was scheduled today and I needed to eat before it.
I ate fast food...
I fess up. I indulged. I ate a large chili from Wendy's which isn't bad for my meal plan goals....but I ordered a spicy chicken wrap to go with it
And I had juice when I got back to the office.
I hate that I crave stuff when I am stressed. And now I can't stop thinking of what else I want to eat.
I am trying to stay positive and encourage myself to keep my motivation going. Dinner is a new meal...and tomorrow is a new day. I can do this!
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@cellosmiles - drink lots of water, whenever your mind starts "going there" pick up the water bottle and drink. Then go for a walk. The only way to beat cravings and food thoughts is to replace them with something else.
Thursday Truth:
I pigged out on biscuits last night, I made the Pilsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits for hubs for his dinner, and had two with sugar free strawberry jam myself. That wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the sodium, and I really have to watch my other intake for the rest of the day. I have been tracking my food from midnight to midnight, so late night snacking is actually very early breakfast on my diary. For those of you who might not know, I work a late night shift, so my work day is 6 pm to 1 am, and I don't get home until 2 am, DH's dinner is usually served around 3 am, and we go to bed around 5 am.
Tracy
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Hello Everybody, I have decided to go ahead and start counting the calories and exercise at least 30 minutes 5 times a week.
We are expecting our first grandchild in December and I want to be in better shape! I just turned 54 and my weight is just going up!
My target weight is 155 pounds - I am 5'9 , that means I must release 100 pounds as my weight is currently 256 pounds (Oh my goodness me), I would like to do this within 12 months.
Good Luck to us All!4 -
@GOINSTD12 Thanks. I did both those today too. I cant afford to pay the hospital parking. So i walked to and from both appointments already...my steps are already over 6000 and i still have to walk the dogs tonight LOL. But its while I sit inside my work office....those thoughts gravitate within. Luckily i have a small snack for the ride home...so i can avoid those temptations i am dreaming of
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@cellosmiles - Yes, I have to go to cardiac PT 3x week and it's $3/visit parking (tho the PT gives us a $2 discount sticker). Monday I lost my parking ticket and it cost me $10!!! Grrrr! @newday19 - Welcome, welcome! We are all in the same boat, and everyone on this thread is supportive. We have a challenge going (10 weeks, through 4th of July) that you can join if you want, or just hang out and read and comment.
I made myself go out and walk at dinner time, so I got 25 minutes of walking in, good for me! I was a little nervous 'cause I walked outside away from work, it never used to bother me but now that I'm wearing the portable defibrillator I was a bit nervous - what if I ended up dead on the side of the road? But I won't live my life by fear, no I won't. I had my phone with me and I just put one foot in front of the other and did it. Felt good.
Tracy
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Hello, Newday! I am 55 and weigh 255, Similar to you. Add me as a friend if you like. The challenge goes until July 1st, So good luck.0
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Hello Everybody, I have decided to go ahead and start counting the calories and exercise at least 30 minutes 5 times a week.
We are expecting our first grandchild in December and I want to be in better shape! I just turned 54 and my weight is just going up!
My target weight is 155 pounds - I am 5'9 , that means I must release 100 pounds as my weight is currently 256 pounds (Oh my goodness me), I would like to do this within 12 months.
Good Luck to us All!
Good morning, we have some things in common. I'm also 54, with a similar target weight of 145-155lbs. I don't want to be high school weight. I'm 5'6" or 5'7" (in my mind) and weigh about 232lbs. I already have a few grandchildren, but one is coming in November! Let's get it done! :-)
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Friday - Fitness (what are you doing to get fit? How are you preparing for weekend eating?
Fitness/Exercise....this is an area, that I find myself lacking. You've read my previous comments but I'm going to take some of the suggestions and try and make a goal for this coming week to intro exercise back into my life. I have got to start somewhere! So, my goal is to try and go to a local HS and walk the parking lot, it is as large as a track field! And best yet, no worry of a loose dog or stray one. It is about ten minutes away, but close enough. If I'm not able to make that happen due to weather or time, then I am going to pull out my exercise tapes and start using them. There is no excuse now not to commit to exercising. 30 minutes, that is my goal per day with a break on the weekend.
Preparing for weekend eating -- Good to get thinking on this one, especially with "Mother's Day" festivities. My husband is grilling steaks and baked potatoes over at my daughter's home, so I will broker my calories for that day to allow myself to celebrate with them. I also get to chase my almost two year old grandson around, so there will be some activity points, lol. Maybe I can take a walk in her neighborhood, too. Its pretty dog friendly, so no worries there. The rain is supposed to break by Sunday, so looking forward to the lovely weather.1 -
Fitness Friday - I am so happy to say that this past week I have gone for three 5K runs. No record breaking paces (~12 min/mile) but I managed to get through most, if not all, of the runs without any breaks. I also realized last night that I have done all of these without the need for my puffers for exertion asthma. And on the last 2 (Mon and Thurs), my tank was not completely empty by the end of the run and I could have kept going!! I am so pleased with how far I've come with running since February. I've gone from ~1:30 of running at a time to being able to run for ~35 mins straight!
I've also gotten my *kitten* out of bed early a couple days this week and back to the gym for some full body strength training. Combined with the new, structured nutrition plan I've been following since Monday and I'm starting to see the weight drop off again. So far ~3.5 lbs down since Monday (some of it water weight I'm sure). Very glad to be digging my way out of the plateau that I've been in for the last month.4 -
Also I happened to notice my grad photos when I was browsing for something on my computer the other day - the change in face shape says it all! One year and ~20 lbs difference
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Friday fitness. I had a spectacular fitness week. Walked 5 miles Monday and Wednesday. Played soccer for an hour Sunday and yesterday. Walked a mile with coworkers every day this week. Passed the 100 pound lost mark this week too (90 since I joined MFP). I feel terrific too. I have my 3 month post op next week. Things are changing with my little stomach so I have lots of questions. I'm feeling something like hungry but closer to an angry stomach feeling they water loading doesn't assuage, oddly walking seems to help.6
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Friday - Fitness (what are you doing to get fit? How are you preparing for weekend eating?
Fitness- walking everywhere while in Vegas, the strip and outlets. I also want to try to hit the pool
Weekend- taking snacks such as apples and celery with me everywhere I go so if I get hungry I wont get tempted with junk food. plus looking into healthy alternatives every time we eat out.
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Friday fitness- not doing so well in the fitness front as I am so exhausted from my 12 hr 10,000 step work days I have no energy on my days off. Gonna try and cut the front lawn today before work tho. Maybe that will count for something?? It is hard work!3
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Walking lots and lots of walking. I will attempt to be careful with the calorie goal in spite of being in a household where a lot of meals are eating out of the home and fast fix, not necessarily health conscience, food is the norm.
Welcome to the new peeps, join in and spend some time with us, it's some really nice and supportive people on this thread!1 -
I need to step up my weight loss if not will not get to this callenge's goa!!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Name: Ana
Age: 41
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight (week of April 19): 188.3 lbs
Goal Weight (week of June 28): 170 lbs
Weigh in week of:
(Weeks are listed by Wednesdays)
1. April 26 - 183.4
2. May 3 - 182.1
3. May 10 - 181.0
4. May 17 (*) -
5. May 24 (*) -
6. May 31 (*) -
7. June 7 (*) -
8. June 14 -
9. June 21 -
10. June 28 -
Final weight: Saturday, July 1 -
Weight -/+ this week: - 1.1
Weight -/+ total: - 7.3
(*) will be in Italy ... land of wine and gelato3 -
Friday fitness, went to the pool with my friend who is visiting. Didn't do a lot of "swimming" as such because we were visiting and talking as we floated, but I did continuously tread water and work my arms back and forth thru the water, which I can definitely feel! I did this for over 35 minutes both Wednesday and today. Plus I ride my bike, not for a long time a once but several times a week and sometimes two or three times a day. So far so good.
Welcome to all the new people.
@gullagr Congratulations on your running and the great job you're doing with your exercises. Love the picture!
@cellosmiles Medical problems are so scary and can really do a job on our motivation. Hang in there and hopefully they'll figure things out soon.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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Cannot seem to stop exceeding my sodium limit. Was starving after doing PT today so instead of eating the healthy lunch I brought with me, I went to Rudy's BBQ and got a half a chicken. Ate 2/3rds of it. Now I've tracked it that half chicken has put me over for the day already (over 1100 mg), and haven't even had dinner yet. I brought a healthy salad so I will probably just eat that without the dressing I brought, but I'm still over on sodium, not a thing I can do about it now. Grrrr!
On the other hand did very well at PT today and made all 3 days this week, as well as doing a bunch of riding mowing and some weed-eating. More for Saturday. But if I don't get a handle on the sodium all I'm going to do is gain water weight, which could be deadly for me.1 -
@GOINSTD12 I get the Turkey when I get to Rudy's, and the green chile stew. Sucker for the sauce. You in Texas?0
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Yup, Central TX (Bastrop) but work in Austin. You? Never even knew they had a green chili stew, sounds awesome! Oh yes, and I bought a bottle of the sauce today!
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Saturday Success. ...nothing good to report here, after hubby's birthday yesterday with lots of sugar and salt, though I ate at a decent deficit but not my lowest, I have gained 4 lbs. So I need to up my water and do without sweets and salt for a few days and hopefully drop those pretty quickly. Luckily going to my mom's tomorrow will help with that because whenever we get together my dad fires up the grill and it's easy to stick to grilled protein and veggies!!2
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Saturday - Success (what have you accomplished; focus on the positive of the week, NSV=non scale victories)
I've logged consistently, had more water intake and a more positive attitude!3
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