Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Sunday Share ...
It was another week of my weight fluctuating broadly up and down. On Friday morning, I was less than 1 pound of reaching my 20% loss goal, on Monday it was 6 pounds away. Today, I am 5 pounds away ... yes, that's almost a 4 pound gain in 2 days. I wonder if my scale is a joker.

@canyonGeek ... regarding vitamin supplementation ... there are good reports online from sources like ConsumerLab (need to subscription to see the reports), and free reviews as well ... I found several. One report listed "Alive" as a good multi, also 'Centrum", and even "1aDay" ... the important thing is not to get more than 100% of the daily requirement, if possible. I had talked about vitamins with my doctor in January and he told me to buy the cheapest store brand of a multi.

And ... regarding starting the next challenge ... Go For IT!

@mnwalkingqueen ... It's nice to hear from you, even though that means you are still not where you want to be weight-wise. Is that a current picture in your profile? Looking good, gal!

@RoxyWhoShrinkyDink ... your profile name gives me a chuckle! Welcome.

Oops ... just looked at the clock and realized I have passed my computer cut-off time. Talk to you all next time.

@tdunnegan ... thanks for being impressed about my weight loss ... but you really need to know it's not such a big accomplishment ... it's really only a couple of pounds lower than I was in mid December!

My weight has huge fluctuations ... and a spend a lot of time going back over old territory on the scale. The only thing that's a good thing about it is that every time I go up, I don't go up as much as before, and every time I go down I hit a new weight ... except I've been struggling for weeks and weeks to make my 20% lost goal ... and been within less than a pound, only to rebound back up again ... and then need to lose that all over again. Still, each time I lose it, I lose more easily than the first time.

Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was pretty good. Hubby planned a date and the kids spent the night with grandparents, so that's always a treat! We went out for Mexican (yum!) and although I was reticent cause I get anxiety about what I'm going to eat when out, I'm really proud of myself for a couple reasons: 1.) I was mindful of what I ate. I went over my calorie limit by a bunch but I logged it all as best I could. 2.) I wasn't overly restrictive but I made smart choices (fajitas instead of ooey-gooey enchiladas) 3.) I asked a friend to check in with me the next day and ask if I had gotten right back on track instead of allowing that splurge to lead to more splurges (she did and I was back on track). 4.) With careful planning and hardcore shoveling I even enjoyed my leftovers the following day and stayed in my limit.

@canyonGeek I like the Think Spring challenge name! I'm totally down for that challenge, as I got in too late in the game for the current one. I don't mind winter too much- snow is fun to play in! But I am definitely ready for spring! Only 8-10 weeks or so to go!

@Nikion901 Hate it when the scale doesn't cooperate! I'm cheering you on- you're so close to your 20% goal- you can do it! Eventually the scale will admit defeat.

Wednesday Wishes ... That I sat less and walked or stood more.
That said ... I received an interesting piece of mail from my health insurance provider today ... a 4 page health questionnaire that they said is anonymous ... although my name and insurance information was preprinted at the top of page 1 (of 4) ... it was a bubble in the ovals type of questionnaire ... and the return envelope said it goes to NRC Health, Survey Processing Center.

Some of the questions revolved around food groups and I had to take a close look at my food diary to answer them ... and learned something interesting ... while I don't eat fried foods frequently, the average of the days I looked at came to the result that I do, on average, eat 1 fried meal a day ... However, only 1 meal in the past 2 weeks was the typical fried food I think of when I think of fried foods (deep fried) ... still, I do saute vegetables often, and enjoy the occasional fried potato and egg meal ... and it adds up. The other thing I learned is that I'm not eating my oatmeal as often as I used to ... nor am I substituting that whole grain with another approved type of whole grain such as whole wheat bread or whole wheat pasta ... Also, the fruit servings have crept up to 3 a day on average, when I generally limit myself to no more than 2 pieces ... The good news I got from taking the survey is that I get an average of 7 vegetable servings a day ... whoopie, one good out of 4 food types.

So, I'm actually grateful for this survey coming to me today ... it's given me a reason to look at my food log from a different perspective from total calories and macros and had me looking at the actual type of food ... and I will make it a goal to tighten that up as I generally follow the DASH Eating Plan for the way I eat and that plan suggests that on my 1600 calorie intake goal I should be getting 6 servings of whole grains a day, only 3-4 of fruits and vegetables each.

@bapcarrier yes I can email se previous challenge tracker so just provide the email.

Your next weeks sound like so much fun, enjoy!!!

Havent signed on for a while and when I did I landed on an old comment by nikkion that sounded so much like me,
I thought she had been spying on me. The comments about quality of life and getting out and living life hit me close to home. I've been struggling since begiknning of year after a 3 month period of not even trying and a 10 lb weight gain. Have had two sucessful days and that has been sort of motivating. I think if I could feel good again, it would make a big difference. Going out with a group of widows for Valentines day today,k but
I think I have the meal under controll. Seafood restaurant

Happy Valentines to Everyone

katrena

@Nikion901.. maybe your battery needs changing in your scale. That happened to me. Once I got a new battery it was pretty consistent.
@kbeyer23.. date nights are always great!
@mnwalkingqueen.. So sorry to hear about your son. Nice consistency with the gym.
@bapcarrier…sounds like you have some fun months coming up. Enjoy. I know on my vacations, I tend to eat more but I’m walking more too so that helps.

I continue on my slowly but surely path. Yesterday not great choices, but today I’m back on track. That’s one thing I’m learning – each moment is a time to start fresh. I don’t need to wait until Monday. My water intake has been on point today – lots of trips to the bathroom so my step count is up too. HA!

Truth: I know that I should stop buying things like Ben & Jerry's non-dairy ice cream. I lie to myself and say that it's healthier than it is because it's vegan, and that I'll only stop at the recommended serving size.

I never do.

@b_lisieux --ooh, enjoy your Chinese dinner! We ordered take away on Sunday, but I haven't been out to a really good Chinese place in ages. A new Dim Sum place opened that my friends and I tried last summer--it was so good, but we haven't been able to orchestrate another outing there. I think it's about time.

@jennismagic -- I hear you about the serving sizes. I know @b_lisieux said she doesn't enjoy it, but I really love Halo Top. Some of the flavors are better than other in terms of texture--but I just love that the whole container is only between 240 and 360 calories. I've never eaten a whole pint at once, but if I did, it wouldn't be too damaging.

@raindogmaa --congrats on getting the boot removed!!

@katrena--hope you enjoyed your seafood dinner!

The Winter Games

Name: BarneyRubbleMD
Age: 58
Height: 5'3"
Highest weight: 317 lbs (1/3/2017)

Start Weight (Jan 3, 2018): 211.6 lbs
Goal Weight (Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018): 203.6 lbs (-8 lbs this challenge or ~ -1 lb/week).

Weigh-ins (lbs) on Wednesdays (typically), week of:
Jan 3: 211.6 lbs.(weight loss stalled this week, probably due to adding in 50% of my exercise calories vs 0%).
Jan 10: 209.8 lbs (stuck with adding in 50% of exercise calories this week too--seems it worked out well).
Jan 17: (on vacation: 12th-20th so I might not find a scales to weigh-in this week).
Jan 24: 211.2 lbs (back from vacation).
Jan 31: NA (out of town this week, traveling for work, returning late 1/7/2018).
Feb 8: 211.6 lbs (on vacation Feb 8-13).
Feb 15: 211.0 lbs (back from vacation).
Feb 22:
Feb 28:

weight change last week: - 0.6 lbs
weight change this challenge: - 0.6 lbs
weight loss total (since 1/3/2017): 106.0 lbs

Chinese dinner was good and gorgeous atmosphere....not your ordinary Chinese place. @skinnyjeanzbound I hope you get some Chinese soon.

Only a tiny loss this week, but any loss is better than a gain. Hoping everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Name: Margie
Age: 71
Height: 5' 1 ½”
Highest weight: 295 (Late Aug.2017)

Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018) 278.5
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 271.5

Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 278.25
Jan 12: 273.0
Jan 19: 272.0
Jan 26: 272.5
Feb 2nd: 269.5
Feb 9: 269.75
Feb 16: 269.5
Feb 23:

Weight -/+ this week: -0.25
Weight -/+ this challenge: -9.0
Total weight lost: 25.50

Thanks everyone for the great support on my giving the boot the BOOT! I have to be very careful still but looking forward to tomorrow's swim!

Winter Games Report
Name: Cyndy
Age: 60
Height: 5' 3"
Highest weight: 252

Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018): 208.8
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 190

Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 209.9
Jan 12: 206.6
Jan 19: 206.6
Jan 26: 207.5
Feb 2nd: 208.8
Feb 9: 208.8
Feb 16:206.9
Feb 23:

Weight -/+ this week: -1.9
Weight -/+ this challenge: -3
Total weight lost: 45.1

Hi @mrsb899 You're among kindred spirits (for better or for worse- ha!) I'm trying to lose the same 50 pounds I've said both "goodbye!" and "welcome back" to more than a couple times. And once those are gone THEN I'll face the next 75ish that also need to go!

@raindogmaa nice loss this week!

@b_lisieux You are doing so great this challenge! I just noticed you surpassed your goal weight. Woohoo!

The Winter Games

Name: Cellosmiles
Age: 37
Height: 5' 3"
Highest weight: 257

Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018) 227
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 217

Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 223.4
Jan 12: 224.2
Jan 19: 226.6
Jan 26: 226.6
Feb 2nd: 225.2
Feb 9: 225.2
Feb 16: 228.2
Feb 23:

Weight -/+ this week: +3
Weight -/+ this challenge: +1.2
Total weight lost: -28.8

Name: Catherine
Age: 51
Height: 5'3"
Highest weight: 256 lbs.

Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018): 220.6 lbs.
Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): (199 lbs.)
Weigh-ins on week of
Jan 5: 219
Jan 12: 215.6
Jan 19: 214.4
Jan 26: 211
Feb 2: 210.4
Feb 9: 210
Feb 16: 208
Feb 23:

Weight -/+ this week: -2.0 lbs
Weight -/+ this challenge: -12 lbs
Total weight lost since 1/15/16: -48 lbs


Sorry I haven't posted last week for the challenge and even this week is late. I have been on call alot for work and I honestly forgot to post. But I am posting anyway just to hold myself accountable.

For a few weeks my weight was toggeling back and forth between 211 and 210 and I was disappointed that I was not having the success that I was having in the beginning. But as I have said before that even losing one pound a week adds up to 52 pounds after a year. So stick to the plan and don't give up. I have started working out again and it is slow going. I am going 3 times a week and work out for 30 mins whether it be running on treadmill, using weight machines or attending a class. Work has made it difficult to do but I keep trying.

My friends at work have noticed my recent weight loss and it helps me stick to my diet when I hear their words of encouragement.

My goal of breaking into onderland doesn't seem likely, eight pounds in one week not going to happen. I should never have made a goal of 21.6 pounds in only 2 months. A more realistic goal would have been 12 - 16 pounds (1.5 - 2 pounds a week) but I couldn't help but reach for onderland. I will get there though, just not by Feb 23. I would have liked that to be a birthday present to me (March 1) Eight pounds in 2 weeks still not likely to happen.

Well here's wishing everyone a happy week and a healthy life.