Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

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  • bapcarrier
    bapcarrier Posts: 211 Member
    edited September 2017
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Barb
    Age: 69
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 209.6
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 199.6

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 207.2
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -2.4
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: +2.4
    Total overall weight lost so far since 1/12/17: 50.8

    Hopefully, I'm back on track! Now to restart my exercises on a more regular basis and get that water consumption back where it should be. It's amazing how a change in routine can upset your normal habits. Well actually maybe they haven't become habits yet if I could lose them so quickly! I have to work on making drinking more water and exercising, as well as controlling my calorie intake, a habit that comes naturally whatever the circumstances. Then I know this will really be a life style change and the start to a healthier me!! :)
  • bapcarrier
    bapcarrier Posts: 211 Member
    @pneschich great to hear from you. I'm sorry for all you and your family are going thru with clean up and loss after Harvey. Thankfully, it sounds like you are all safe. I'm sad that the challenges have caused you to lose some interest in the thread, they are helpful to many of us. Did you have a chance to read some of the back posts? There is a new poster (can't think of his name right now) who is also on the journey for surgery, you might be able to give him some insights. It sounds like you need to regroup and start taking a little better care of yourself, i.e. dehydration and eating slower!! You have worked so long and hard to get where you are, now TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!! Yes, you're being hollered at by your friends on MFP LOL but only in a concerned and caring way. :smile: We missed you, keep us updated, please.
  • RobinB0812
    RobinB0812 Posts: 236 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Robin
    Age: 51
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (Sept 16th): 249.2
    Goal Weight (Nov 18th): 239.9
    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept 20: 249
    2. Sept 27:
    3. Oct 4:
    4. Oct 11:
    5. Oct 18:
    6. Oct 25:
    7. Nov 1:
    8. Nov 8:
    9. Nov 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -0.2
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -0.2
    Total overall weight loss: -36.8

    I am very happy this week didn't show a gain! I fully expected as much. I am still reeling trying to get back on track since Irma blew through town. I haven't been shopping yet because we weren't sure if Maria was going to stop by too. So, many meals have been, um, quick and convenient (translate: fast food!)

    Every Wednesday when I close my food diary and MFP gives me my predicted weight in 5 weeks time, I go out 5 weeks and record that prediction in my Food Notes. Looking at that "Note" for today, I am about 10 pounds MORE than what that prediction was 5 weeks ago. A bit depressing! :( But, I can't dwell on that! I have to move forward, nay DOWNward!!

    Until next time; wishing everyone Peace B) , Love <3 and Weight Loss :smiley: !!

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  • birgitkwood
    birgitkwood Posts: 486 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Birgit
    Age: 62
    Height: 6ft

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 182.4
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 180 to 185 (goal is to MAINTAIN!

    Barb, my goal now is to maintain, not loose. So no need to include my (daily!) fluctuations - I don't want to scew the group's overall stats. But I'm happy to join you all in this challenge as it's really helpful to me and keeps me accountable.

    Good luck, All!

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 182.2
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week:
    Total weight -/+ this challenge:

    Total overall weight lost so far: 120+ lbs since 4/4/16. Maintaining since June 2017.


    @psenich - I've been thinking of you and your family, wondering how you're all doing. Sounds like everyone is at least relatively ok, even if majorly rattled. So glad to hear it! The cleanup will take time, but WILL happen...

    Personally, I've been finding the challenges helpful despite being in "maintenance." I make it my own personal challenge, and the weekly group postings keep me accountable to something outside of myself. Whatever works, right? Sending best wishes, B.
  • jam5660
    jam5660 Posts: 126 Member
    edited September 2017
    @pneschich glad you checked in too! I've been thinking about you, not sure where you were but had a worry you may be in TX. My brother is a Marine in the Houston area and is reporting the same as you. Praying for relief from the mess! And yes, please take care of yourself, you can't do if you're not around to do it!
  • jam5660
    jam5660 Posts: 126 Member
    @Nikion901 I understand the physical challenges you are dealing with and that is why I love "Noni", it's all about finding ways to work with what you can do, whether you have physical limitation, work full time, stay at home, chronic illnesses, ect. And she has names for the forgetting "time passage awareness disorder" and "slob vision" both totally made up but describes what goes on in our brains and life that makes that happen and how we can combat it. My SIL has lupus and other chronic and physical limitations that make it very difficult for her but she has found a lot of help with noni as well! Hope it can help you too but I sooo understand everyone is different and can't always do the same things. Good luck to you! And I too had a late night snack and am robbing peter this morning to pay paul!!
  • jam5660
    jam5660 Posts: 126 Member
    Wednesday wish: that I had found MFP sooner instead of the fad diets and things to complicated for me to stick too. Some being: WW, cabbage soup diet, slim fast, not eating, pills, pills, pills, major food group eliminating, low carb. But I love MFP because it's easy to just start, and learn as you go. Then using knowledge, dedication and time weight loss does happen!!
  • lksmeeton
    lksmeeton Posts: 45 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: LaDana
    Age: 42
    Height: 5' 2"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th):271
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 260

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 270
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    7. Oct. 25:
    8. Nov. 1:
    9. Nov. 8:
    10. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -1
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -1
    Total overall weight lost so far: 32
  • Birdygirl15
    Birdygirl15 Posts: 88 Member
    pneschich wrote: »
    Hola from Houston. Still alive and losing, slowly very slowly now. Harvey came and went but the effects are still visible everywhere. ... People's memories and homes, literally the walls, piled both sides of the street end to end with openings for driveways. It's depressing and sad and hopeless.

    I too am glad to hear from you, and take care whilst working so hard. One of the most inspiring things I read and saw on MFP was you getting back on your paddleboard a few months back, despite the jellyfish stings!

    So sorry to read about your MiL's troubles, and all her neighbours, all the areas and people affected by these weather events. Such things very occasionally happen in the UK, flooding usually, or high winds damage, but nothing on the scale that you have in the US. Whatever happens to all the ruined furniture and household goods? Is it incinerated (wood, fabric and other flammable materials) or just put into landfill? I assume there is not the manpower to try and recycle stuff, or if it is safe to do so. Most will have been contaminated by floodwater. The mountain of it to be disposed of must be enormous.

  • lydiapassthedonuts
    lydiapassthedonuts Posts: 71 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Lydia
    Age: 45
    Height: 5’8”

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th):240.4
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 228

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 236.2
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    7. Oct. 25:
    8. Nov. 1:
    9. Nov. 8:
    10. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -4.2
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -4.2
    Total overall weight lost so far: 23.8

    My weight hasn't changed much in the past few weeks. It finally showed up. I've tried to drink more water and I think that's what helped this week. That, and I stayed away from high sodium foods the day before my weigh in.
    I think I'm doing better with my diet. I'm not one to eat super healthy. I think meal prepping is helping. I only went over my daily calories one day the past week.
  • cellosmiles
    cellosmiles Posts: 680 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: cellosmiles
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 230
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 223

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 229
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -1
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -1
    Total overall weight lost this year: -21
    Total lost from highest recorded: -28

    Yay! Consistency with tracking my calories is paying off!
  • jam5660
    jam5660 Posts: 126 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Jennie
    Age: 30
    Height: 5' 4.5"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 210.8
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th):  LESS

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 209.4
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -1.2
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -1.2
    Total overall weight lost so far: 45.6
  • Moni2027
    Moni2027 Posts: 19 Member
    edited September 2017
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Monique
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 356.0
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 340.0

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 352.2
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -3.8
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -3.8
    Total overall weight lost so far: -8.6

    Edited: @jam5660 thanks for the website with nony! I took a look and it seems really helpful.
  • Journeyfrom381
    Journeyfrom381 Posts: 46 Member
    Hi everyone I have 100 pounds to loose I'm 22 years old!!! Add me
  • karenleona
    karenleona Posts: 3,959 Member
    6:35PM
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: KarenLeona
    Age: 61
    Height: 5ft 11in

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 345
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): anything less!

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 345
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week:
    Total weight -/+ this challenge:
    Total overall weight lost so far:

    Just came back to this so I will join this challenge in the hopes of getting my act together. Not sure what it is going to take for me to stay on track. Super frustrated these days

    Karen
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Ana
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 156.8
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 148

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 155.7
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -1.1
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -1.1
    Total overall weight lost so far: - 73.5
  • BarneyRubbleMD
    BarneyRubbleMD Posts: 1,092 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Barney
    Age: 57
    Height: 5' 3"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 227.8 lbs
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 213.4 lbs (aiming for 1.6 lbs/week this time since I need to slow my loss a bit)

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 226.0 lbs
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: - 1.8 lbs
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: - 1.8 lbs
    Total overall weight lost so far: - 91.0 lbs
  • GOINSTD12
    GOINSTD12 Posts: 331 Member
    Just to wrap things up from the last challenge:

    Summer Heat Challenge:

    Name: TRACY
    Age: 57
    Height: 5-2 1/2"
    Start Challenge weight: (7/5) 188
    Goal for this Challenge: 175

    Weigh in Week of: (Weeks are listed by

    Wednesdays)
    July 12: 186.3
    July 19: 182.3
    July 26: 186.6
    Aug 2: 186
    Aug 9: 185.5
    Aug 16: Hospital
    Aug 23: Hospital recovery
    Aug 30: 178
    Sept 6: 175.5
    Sept 13:176.2
    Final weigh Sat., Sept 16th: 176.4

    Weight loss since 07/12: -9.9
    Total for challenge: -11.6

    Here's my final numbers, sorry I didn't post in time for the challenge wrap-up!


    Now for the new challenge:

    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Tracy
    Age: 57
    Height: 5' 2 1/2"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 176.4
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 167

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 174.4
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -2
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -2
    Total overall weight lost so far - SINCE 09/2013: 63 LBS

    I actually gained another 10 lbs above my 09/2013 weight by the time I was finished with my cancer treatment in October 2014, so in Jan 2015 when I got serious again, I started at 247. So really, I've lost 73 lbs. My goal is 130 so right now I'm about 2/3 of the way there, "only" 45 lbs to go. I'm trying to move more and get some exercise in, but it's difficult when my heart is not cooperating. I had another echocardiogram today, should find out by Monday or Tuesday if my heart has improved any.
    My insurance "new year" starts Oct 1st, so I will have to start paying for my doctor visits again - it was nice not having to pay for anything after I hit the catastrophic cap this year, all the way back in February, but <sigh> that has come to an end. Thankfully I still have some money left in my medical spending account, that will help a whole lot! I've been missing a lot of work and run out of any kind of leave, so time missed = no pay. I'm not sure what the future holds, but I will keep plugging away anyway.

    Tracy
    TX

  • ihp2015
    ihp2015 Posts: 221 Member
    edited September 2017
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Irene
    Age: 40
    Height: 5' 8"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 12th): 278.9
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 250

    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 276
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -2.9
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -2.9

    Total weight loss so far - since sept 6, 2017 - 6.4 LBS
  • cedar2526
    cedar2526 Posts: 44 Member
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Jackie
    Age: 56
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 252
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 240
    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 252
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: 0
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: 0

    Total weight loss so far - 13 LBS
  • RachaelPooh
    RachaelPooh Posts: 6,144 Member
    @ihp2015 Hi Irene! Great wt loss for this week! You are really dreaming big with a goal to lose almost 30lbs in 10wks. Good luck! What are your plans for achieveing such a lofty goal?

    @pneschich I too dislike the challanges. It feels like everyone just shouting into space. Not much interaction or support. If each person would just at least comment about the post before theirs... I know it takes time...
    I am sorry you are still suffering from Harvey. I am near Tampa and am very lucky Irma weakened like it did. Hang in there! You have been thru worse. This too shall pass.

    :heart: Rach
  • jam5660
    jam5660 Posts: 126 Member
    edited September 2017
    @MermaidPrincessRach I love your new profile pic!! I know the challenges aren't for everyone but please do check in. I would love to keep offering support to those that aren't doing the challanges, and I dont know how to do that if you aren't on here letting us know how you are. BTW how are you doing?
  • newjax2017
    newjax2017 Posts: 117 Member
    @Barney... you are right on track. You have such a great exact handle on your caloric needs its impressive. I am going to go re-read your post about your bmr and see what I can learn from you .
    @KAREN welcome back, you've got this!
    @I'm on my way... good for you for doing this young (I'm 47) your body is gonna be so happy! And your skin is gonna bounce back quickly . Yay!!!
    @Rachel, I can't say I agree with the expression "shouting into space" . I personally feel support from this group, and the structure is really helping me with my progress ... it may have slowed BUT I'm still trucking along, in part due to this thread and the people here.
    Also, I haven't been here long but I assume that summer is slow because everyone is busier and with less structure than in winter.
    Cheers
  • Nikion901
    Nikion901 Posts: 2,467 Member
    Thursday Truth ... I'd like to pipe in on the 'talk' going on about not liking this thread with the challenges being run ... we've always had challenges on here, but not the one that took such a big hold of the group like the weight reporting chart that's been running most of this year. Those other challenges were things that no one monitored and reported on how we were doing as a group. Sometimes there were several different ones running at the same time because no one could agree on just one to focus on. At least, that's how it was when I joined the thread in 2014.

    This thread, like any other, is what you make it ... meaning the people who take the time to stop by, read, and post. However I do understand how sometimes it feels like the only time many people stop by is to report their weights once a week ... But if that is what is helping them stay on track and motivated to keep plugging away in their efforts, then that's all to the good. Say something if you want to share, say nothing if you don't, and if you don't know what to post about but feel like you want to, then follow the page 1 daily topic suggestions that were the foundation for the thread to begin with. .... :# And now that I got that off my chest. Thanks for prompting the urge in me to share, @pneschich and @MermaidPrincessRach; I think you are not alone in wanting more dialogue and less statistics on here, or some dialogue along with. :)

    @newjax2017 ... I really miss people on here over the weekend ... I think many people find it easier to stop by during the week when they have time during their work day but on weekends are busy with their family life.

    @GOINSTD12 ... Speaking of insurance plans ... got my update for 2018 in the mail yesterday, and natch everything is going to cost more next year :| --- I did a review of the year and see that while I've only managed to lose about 10 pounds so far this year I actually lost over 48 pounds during the 19 week where I lost weight. Too bad there were also 16 weeks where I gained a total of 36 pounds. Only on 2 weeks did I stay the same. (this is my Sunday morning weigh-in stats, Wednesdays are another story). Consistency is Key ... I'm still learning how to apply this rule day in-day out.

    QUESTION Everyone .... Give a shout if you use a smartphone for MFP. (I recently had to use one and found it great for reporting on my food diary with it, but terrible for following the community page threads and threads.) So now I use the smartphone for logging and the desktop computer for sharing.

    Nuff Said.
    Niki

  • jam5660
    jam5660 Posts: 126 Member
    @Nikion901 Smartphone phone user here. I have never used the pc to log on so don't know how it compares. But I have difficulties with other things like Facebook switching from smartphone to pc, formats are different so I feel I'm always missing something important. So I just stick with one. And I do love being able to stand in the panty door and scan what I am about to shove in my face. :p
  • SafioraLinnea
    SafioraLinnea Posts: 628 Member
    edited September 2017
    FALL CHALLENGE

    Name: Britt
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'3.5"

    Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 166.4lbs
    Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 157lbs
    Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays)

    1. Sept. 20: 166.2lbs
    2. Sept. 27:
    3. Oct. 4:
    4. Oct. 11:
    5. Oct. 18:
    6. Oct. 25:
    7. Nov. 1:
    8. Nov. 8:
    9. Nov. 15:
    Final Weigh in: Nov. 18:

    Weight -/+ this week: -0.2lbs
    Total weight -/+ this challenge: -0.2lbs
    Total overall weight lost so far: -61.2lbs

    I have a horrible cold right now. Weight loss has taken a bit of a backseat to feeling better. Lots of soup and tea and bread have been my go to foods. Hoping I feel much better extremely soon.

    I post on my smartphone. The app is a challenge with MFP and the community.
  • happygirlxxx
    happygirlxxx Posts: 301 Member
    @Nikion901 I use both. To track food I prefer the app, I just type whatever is that I want to log and it automatically shows my last entry ... specially now that mostly everything is different brand that I would consume in the US, its quite useful. To follow posts, comment, etc I think the online / computer version is best. The mobile app for some reason is super slow and drives me crazy.

    In regards to @MermaidPrincessRach I agree up to certain degree ... and please take this just as constructive feedback ... sometimes it can be a bit discouraging when no one replies to your posts ... and I raise my hand here, because I have done it too many times :/ ... read and no reply. I had not noticed it much before, until I had to track the challenge :D you take the time to track everyones info and then silence LOL but I don't take it personal, I understand everyone is busy with their own stuff. As I said, I did enjoy tracking the challenge and contributing to group ... could I have been more detailed in my reports? I guess yes, but when you get no response, then you start to slow down.

    However, I do love the challenges; I think they are a great tool for accountability (even if no one is looking at your post ... is for yourself). And I hope that the last challenge with low participation in terms of comments and people dropping out was just because it was summer and we all can be more active going forward.

    Niki gave a great example of how can we participate ... just follow the daily topic prompts at the beginning and if nothing to share, maybe just take a sec to respond to some else's post. :) I think its very important to our success to feel the support of the group, I know its there, maybe we could express it a bit more ;)

    I guess this would count as Thursday Truth? LOL :D

    Have an awesome Thursday!!

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