Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Saturday Success!

For those who know me, I am the eternal optimist … so even though originally I was a bit bummed down because I had gained weight tons I refuse to see this as a wasted week but as a learning experience + I have been able to focus again on getting back on track … so I see that as a NSV!

As you have seen I like to bake, but had been avoiding it because before all I did was this decadent cupcakes and deserts full of calories and carbs ... which needless to say don't go along with dieting. However, since I discovered low carb baking I have been trying all these yummy recipes (I am actually surprised they turn to be so good!). So today was the turn of flourless cookies and let me tell you, I baked the most delish almond butter chocolate chip cookies …. I added a bit of coconut flakes too … yum!!!! Each cookie is like 115 calories and 6 net grams of carbs, so not really that light but great for an afternoon snack when you need something sweet. For anyone who is interested in trying this is where I got the recipe: https://livewellbakeoften.com/easy-flourless-almond-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/

@anneshields001 the only way I eat kale is either in a smoothie or kale chips (put them in the oven with some spices and get crips, really nice - great snack!)

@jam5660 HIIT is great; that is what my trainer used to do with me and its amazing how you burn more and actually after your workout you continue burning as well. It does get you tired, but you feel amazing afterwards.

@verybusybee I have tried to do Keto, but I always end up going over the carbs limit I know someone at MFP that does it and she has lost over 100lbs in a year. Also, my neighbor did it, and he lost 50lbs. People do get used to the low carb situation, but its been hard for me because here they eat so late, so as soon as I sit down at a restaurant to have dinner I am starving so I jump to the bread basket . One of the reasons I am baking low carb is basically because of Keto, I am trying to transition to it … eventually I will get there

Have a wonderful Saturday everyone!

Saturday success: despite it being a day of nonstop rain, I made myself go out and walk for 30 minutes. Normally, I would just curl up on the couch and binge watch some series, but not today. Yeah me!!

Saturday success. I've been logging for 70 days. A new personal record!

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Thanks for the info about me to. It is what I am concerned with but I would like to get there as well. May be I'll try low carbacarb for.now.

Try what ever you think you can stick with ... weight loss, in the end, is all about eating less than you use up in activity and living. Just realize that whatever plan you choose you really need to just stick with it for a good long while to get used to it.

@Nikion901 - I am soooo proud of you!!! (Now found your umbrella and raincoat. You can do it, even in the rain. Ok to put the camera in a Ziploc bag )

@Nikion901 You SHOULD be proud! You set a goal & you stuck to it. My guess is you will find a way to deal with the rain!
@happygirlxxx I so love your eternal optimism. What a positive way to think about the gain...use it as a learning experience. I just love that!

Saturday success...have my plan in place for tomorrow's birthday dinner for my daughter and family. Had a good loss this week...2.5. When I try to make some words be bold, I get funny characters so sorry...can't make the Saturday Success stand out. I've tried everything....highlighting then hitting Bold, or hitting Bold first and then typing....nothing works. I get brackets with small b's, sometimes multiples...oh well, no worries.

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@Nikion901 that is amazing!! Good for you!! Do get a good rain coat, boots and a big umbrella and you are ready to battle the rain … I am sure you will take amazing photos!

@ihp2015 Me too .. usually when rainy days I would just go to the basement, chose my comfiest bean bag and watch movies (and munch pop corn) … so awesome that you decided to go a for a walk instead … I am sure you felt proud of yourself!

@bapcarrier yes every step counts! My husband says that when you exercise early in the morning you start your day with tons more energy and you keep burning throughout the day … so even though might be a bit humid, go for it! And I know, I can imagine how you miss your doggie, I don’t know what I am going to do when my little yorkie is no longer with me … he is my baby

@b_lisieux congrats on being so organized … definitively key to losing weight!

Sunday Sharing!

I have been able to lose already a pound from all those that I gained this week … yay!

It could have been a bit more, but last night I needed comfort food and wine. My mom called me to tell me that someone that I consider family is in the hospital and the doctors don’t know yet what is going on with him.

I have known him since he was 1 year old; now he is a young man in college and trying to have a better life than what his parents had. Not sure if you know, but Peru where I am from, half of the population is very very poor, so he has worked very hard to beat the odds of having that life.

He was very lucky he ended up at my house, we helped for him to have as many opportunities as possible and he was part of us since day 1 … I think I was about 20 when he arrived and he would follow me around the house for me to play with him ... I would put music and we would dance and laugh of our silly steps. He actually decided to study business, because I went to business school and he got into one of the top schools in the country; I am really proud of him … he shows us that even though sometimes it seams you are supposed to have a certain life you make your own path with hard work and dedication … and I think that applies to all of us and our weight loss journey; we are not destined to be overweight, we can change it and we will!

Have a great Sunday; and do send him your positive vibes for a speedy recovery

I just got another incentive to do well in this Fall Challenge. I'm going to Malta on the 25th of November to visit my parents. I haven't seen them since last year August, so really looking forward to it. Plus it will be a bit warmer in Malta at the end of November than here in Denmark

Sunday share -- tomorrow is my 24th wedding anniversary

Ihp2016. Malta sounds nice!! A visit with fam is the best.

Verybusybee - welcome back to the pool! I love swimming too. For me its peaceful. Deep breathing.

Nam5660- congrats on trying new things. Exercise and weight loss always out me in a good place too

Happygirl- way to go losing weight. My thoughts and prayers are with your "brother"

Bapcarrier Nd nikion - nice job getting outdoors more. So good for the head.

Good Morning Everyone!!

A new week is starting and I am already on my countdown to my trip to the US; I will strop briefly by house to check how everything is going and before that in San Francisco for about a week. My husband has to work, so I will be mostly on my own but hope to get a good amount of steps done by sightseeing and shopping

I started my day by creating a menu for this week; I hardly do that, but I think organizing my self a bit will help me keep my daily calories within the limit and hopefully more weight will come off Lets see if I can stick to it!

@NewTnme good luck with your journey! 20lbs by Thanksgiving is a big goal to achieve, but if you organize yourself and are strict with your diet and exercise you can totally achieve it!

@tdunnegan Happy 24th anniversary!!

@cellosmiles how cute your dogs look with their jackets!! Congrats on staying within your calories and getting back on track!!!

@ihp2015 trips and family are always a great incentive! My dad is coming to visit mid November and I have not seen him in like a year, so last time he saw me I was at my heaviest, so even though he know I am losing weight, it will be a nice surprise for him to see me thinner in person.

@verybusybee well done!! Swimming is a great exercise and so relaxing. And it doesn't matter how fast you were before, what matters is that you are getting back to it .. step by step, you will get there!

@jam5660 WTG on your NSV! I just think its amazing as we lose weight how we get more confident to do other things that before we would not dare to ... congrats!!!

Hello folks, I just have a quick minute for a really short check in.
@happygirlxxx just wanted you to know I'm praying for your friend/brother. Please keep us posted.
@tunnegan Happy Anniversary
@cellosmiles Love the dog pictures and that you and @ihp2015 are both walking in the rain!
@jam5660 planning meals ahead is the way to go. Takes so much of the stress out of our daily lives. I try to plan each day or two, haven't gotten to a full week or more yet. I used to plan like you are, not to lose weight but to help with my budget. need to get back to that, thanks for the reminder.
Have a great day, everyone.

good Morning. I didn't update yesterday but I will now. I was on the ball field most of the day yesterday but I was able to get in a 25 minute walk between games. I paid attention to my body and when my leg began to hurt I stopped. I felt it a little last night but glad for the workout. After all my leg won't get better if I don't push a little.
As for the food I stayed within my calories but I really need a way to stay below my allot fat intake.

Look at the positive you got in a walk. May I ask why you needed to stretch your legs. I ask because I was recently in a car accident and damaged my left hip, leg and sciatic nerve in my back. I am still on light duty at work and just met with the physical therapist today. I tried walking yesterday at a leisurely pace and only managed 25 minutes. I was sore but I focused on the positive of getting it done and you should do anything is better than nothing.

So today I stayed under my calories. I chose to do a workout in my fitbit. Burned about 300 calories. Still going slow due to my injury but I'm getting it done.