Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Hi guys2
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Not so proud of myself today....However, I’m sick of people I know making things all about making sure they can participate even when they can’t. Here was my issue my bday is this week and I have a friend who couldn’t come to my bday dinner....I get that not everyone can come it is Easter weekend. However, this person can’t stand being left out of things, so they propsed dinner tomorrow here comes my mean move ...I lied and said I was busy when I wasn’t for I’m tired of catering to others.
@tgunnegan - thanks for noticing2 -
My name is Allison. My weight loss journey started on November 30,2017. That’s the day that my 40 year old husband had a massive heart attack and almost died. It was a huge wake up call. He isn’t much overweight, non smoker, non drinker and no family history of heart disease. I on the other hand, 39 years old, 100lbs overweight, heavy smoker, with a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease. Something needed to change. Since then our whole family ( us and 4 daughters) have changed to a cardiac diet. Low carb low fat low sodium, no frozen or boxed foods. Everyone has transitioned very well to our new way of eating with minimal complaints. I’ve also quit smoking and joined a gym. I go to the gym 4 times a week and track my calories and macros on mfp religiously. I started at 250lbs and dropped quickly to 240lbs but have been stalled at that weight for several months now. It’s frustrating and discouraging that the scale seems to be stuck. However, I have dropped from a size 20/22 to a 16/18. I’m going to consider that a victory and keep working but I sure would like to see some pounds fall off. That’s my story5
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Hi. I'm the new guy apparently. New Year's resolution to get healthy. Started slowly but have been working out, walking, and logging daily for the last seven weeks. Just hit the 20lb point today and aiming to get another 40lbs off by August. From the States (lived in 38, grew up in the south, wife is from KCMO, daughter born in Pensacola, FL) but we're all living over in the hot of Kuwait. Just thought I'd say hi and introduce myself.6
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Lots of new people on the thread. Welcome to all of you!!! Check in often. This is a great group for support and motivation.
Had some unexpected dinners out this weekend, and lunch yesterday too but I did the best I could, given the choices. It was an unexpected visit from family and we had the best time. Hoping for a much stricter week for the rest of this week. I am also not going to buy any Easter candy for our house. Chocolate is a huge trigger and weakness so have made that decision. If it's not in the house, I can't eat it. We are going to my niece's for Easter and she is a fabulous cook and baker and I'm sure I will exceed my calories on that day, but at least I won't come home to chocolate candy that will just call my name, no matter where in the house I am. LOL
Have a great Monday everyone!3 -
I’m not sure how to send out friend requests but am wanting more friends. Please add me2
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Irie4200!
I sent you a an invite as a friend! always good to have a friend the more the merrier.
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I sent a friend request also irie4200. Anyone can feel free to add me.
No workouts this week, my back is in full spasm. I have to go to therapy at my chiropractor 3 days a week for weeks. I'll have to really watch my diet.1 -
Does anyone have certain healthy go to's from fast food or convenience stores when they are on the run? I keep picking up unexpected work shifts that I didn't plan for so I get stuck eating in my car from one job to the next. Lately when this happens I've been picking up a sandwich but I'm looking for more suggestions.0
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@EmergencyGraphics ... not knowing what kind of food items you conveniences stores offer makes it hard to suggest ... but the closest one to my house offers sandwiches and wraps, fruit, yogurt, small tubs (8oz and 16 oz plastic) with house made foods like goulash, mac n cheese, pasta salads, and 10 oz salads in a variety of choices.
Depending on the fast food joint you select, if you stay away from the deep fried stuff, and away from the sandwiches that use an 8-12 oz roll to make ... you can probably get a salad they would call an 'antipasto' but it would most likely be shredded iceberg lettuce with the kind of cold cuts and vegetables they put on sub sandwiches, plus some shredded mozzarella as is used on pizza ... still, while high in sodium, very filling. They might also offer tacos or wraps instead of the big submarine sandwiches. Very few, if any I have ever seen, offer something like soup but if they did, it probably would be hi sodium.
If you mean places like Wendy's, McDonalds, etc, for fast food ... both offer salads with a bit of protein topping ... usually chicken either grilled or breaded (deep fried) ... the yogurt at McDonalds is pretty good, and I have always liked a small chili from Wendy's.1 -
@EmergencyGraphics my go to fast eats are Taco Bell (shredded chicken soft taco, extra lettuce, no cheese and a pintos and cheese with no cheese) and Subway (6 inch turkey, no cheese, all the veggies and mustard).. not saying these are the most healthy or macro balanced, but they keep me personally within calories. Most fast food joints are pretty good about having nutrition calculators on their websites where you can build your meals and see how they come out. Worth taking a look!0
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@EmergencyGraphics
If you can pick up your lunch from a grocery store they have more choices. There is a section with some pretty decent wraps or yogurt parfaits or salads. That’s my go to when travelling.
Thanks for the advise on smoothies! It only took 1/4 banana to be able to add a ton more spinach. I don’t care for bananas, so I had never tried it. I’ve started the aqua fitness classes last week, and I’m starting to get the hang of it. I’m hoping to work up to gym equipment. It’s just not possible to keep chocolate out of the house this weekend, so I have to have a distraction. Have a great week friends!1 -
I have hit a plateau. Any suggestions on how to get kick started again?0
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I have hit a plateau. Any suggestions on how to get kick started again?
When you hit a plateau it's because of several reasons ...
1) You have lost enough weight that your body doesn't need the same amount of food as it did, so you need to create a bigger deficit.
AND/OR
2) You are using less energy than you are taking in because you either a) are eating more than you think you are - so look at your weights/measures and accurate logging ... or b) you are not as active right now than you were before, which makes you lose slower.
AND/OR
3) You have been eating foods you usually don't have and thus are having more fluid retention ... again, look at your weights/measures and accurate logging.
Just keep making certain your calories are less than you need to maintain your current weight and you will start to lose again.
PS ...
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4) Many women experience a period of bloat/fluid retention during part of the month. If this is what's going on, it will resolve itself.4 -
I have hit a plateau. Any suggestions on how to get kick started again?
When you hit a plateau it's because of several reasons ...
1) You have lost enough weight that your body doesn't need the same amount of food as it did, so you need to create a bigger deficit.
AND/OR
2) You are using less energy than you are taking in because you either a) are eating more than you think you are - so look at your weights/measures and accurate logging ... or b) you are not as active right now than you were before, which makes you lose slower.
AND/OR
3) You have been eating foods you usually don't have and thus are having more fluid retention ... again, look at your weights/measures and accurate logging.
Just keep making certain your calories are less than you need to maintain your current weight and you will start to lose again.
PS ...
AND/OR
4) Many women experience a period of bloat/fluid retention during part of the month. If this is what's going on, it will resolve itself.
Thank you for your reply!! I’ve been going by what mfp calculated for me and logging religiously. Is there another way to calculate what I should be sticking to. Also can you explain what deficit means. I’ve heard it a lot but don’t really understand it0 -
I have hit a plateau. Any suggestions on how to get kick started again?
When you hit a plateau it's because of several reasons ...
1) You have lost enough weight that your body doesn't need the same amount of food as it did, so you need to create a bigger deficit.
AND/OR
2) You are using less energy than you are taking in because you either a) are eating more than you think you are - so look at your weights/measures and accurate logging ... or b) you are not as active right now than you were before, which makes you lose slower.
AND/OR
3) You have been eating foods you usually don't have and thus are having more fluid retention ... again, look at your weights/measures and accurate logging.
Just keep making certain your calories are less than you need to maintain your current weight and you will start to lose again.
PS ...
AND/OR
4) Many women experience a period of bloat/fluid retention during part of the month. If this is what's going on, it will resolve itself.
Thank you for your reply!! I’ve been going by what mfp calculated for me and logging religiously. Is there another way to calculate what I should be sticking to. Also can you explain what deficit means. I’ve heard it a lot but don’t really understand it0 -
I hope to get know some of you! I have a lot of weight to lose, but taking it in increments. Add me if you want to help one another stay informed and motivated.2
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Hi ! I am on a mission to shed 150 lbs. I don't know how (or maybe I do) or when it happened but I gained too much weight and I am at that point that it is painful, seriously hampering my quality of life and I am just sick of the excuses I make. I need to have it gone for myself, my health, my family.
Need support - a lot of it. I have been on this roller coaster ride a bunch of times and I need it finish it for once.
Anyone starting out or on a similar journey with advice ?2 -
So I’m new to this page but figured it’d be a good place to start! I’ve struggled with weight my entire life. I’m a 21 year old that has let myself reach a max weight of 341.1 lbs. I’m proud to say I have lost 33.9lbs forever and am currently at 307.2! I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me! I currently have a NSV of fitting into the size 22 jeans (which is 2 sizes smaller) that I bought from Walmart. My ultimate goal is to reach 195 someday, but for now I’m pushing to be below 300 and keep chugging on to my next goal of 275! If anyone needs motivation or encouragement feel free to add me as a friend!5
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Thanks for the on the go dinner ideas.1
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@kakolimukherjee73 Welcome to the group. I'm a newer member but I gotta say this group is great. Very active and lots of great advice. I'm on the same roller coaster as you. I would recommend just taking it one day at a time. I have found the most success by changing a few small things here an there and they turnout to equal big things in the long run.2
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I have hit a plateau. Any suggestions on how to get kick started again?
When you hit a plateau it's because of several reasons ...
1) You have lost enough weight that your body doesn't need the same amount of food as it did, so you need to create a bigger deficit.
AND/OR
2) You are using less energy than you are taking in because you either a) are eating more than you think you are - so look at your weights/measures and accurate logging ... or b) you are not as active right now than you were before, which makes you lose slower.
AND/OR
3) You have been eating foods you usually don't have and thus are having more fluid retention ... again, look at your weights/measures and accurate logging.
Just keep making certain your calories are less than you need to maintain your current weight and you will start to lose again.
PS ...
AND/OR
4) Many women experience a period of bloat/fluid retention during part of the month. If this is what's going on, it will resolve itself.
Thank you for your reply!! I’ve been going by what mfp calculated for me and logging religiously. Is there another way to calculate what I should be sticking to. Also can you explain what deficit means. I’ve heard it a lot but don’t really understand it
@irie4200 Perhaps one or both of these articles will clear it up for you ...
I think these two links are extremely helpful and can help you get the most out of MFP:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
The first one helps in logging accurately ... a common area to get it wrong and end up eating more than we are giving ourselves 'credit' for. The second one is a god great all around approach to slimming down and explains everything you need to know about going about either losing weight or kickstarting when you stall.3 -
@EmergencyGraphics - I like Chick-Fil-A 's grilled chicken wrap. It's so big I usually split it with someone, it's only around 500 calories, and you can lower the fat content by leaving the cheese off. It's very filling, and tasty too. Bonus, it's easy to eat on the run.
Sorry I've been gone so long, not easy to get on at work anymore (it's tax season, y'all). Been having problems with fluid buildup around my heart and congestion, but holding my own so far. Not going to join the Think Spring challenge since it's half over, but I will join the next one. Today is day one for tracking and logging again, my goal is to get back in the habit so I really know what I'm eating.
Tracy
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Thank you!! Also I met with a personal trainer today for the first time and we discussed possible reasons for the plateau, she believes it is due to not eating enough. So we have a game plan and will see how that works out. I so appreciate everyone’s support and motivation. I will keep you postedI have hit a plateau. Any suggestions on how to get kick started again?
When you hit a plateau it's because of several reasons ...
1) You have lost enough weight that your body doesn't need the same amount of food as it did, so you need to create a bigger deficit.
AND/OR
2) You are using less energy than you are taking in because you either a) are eating more than you think you are - so look at your weights/measures and accurate logging ... or b) you are not as active right now than you were before, which makes you lose slower.
AND/OR
3) You have been eating foods you usually don't have and thus are having more fluid retention ... again, look at your weights/measures and accurate logging.
Just keep making certain your calories are less than you need to maintain your current weight and you will start to lose again.
PS ...
AND/OR
4) Many women experience a period of bloat/fluid retention during part of the month. If this is what's going on, it will resolve itself.
Thank you for your reply!! I’ve been going by what mfp calculated for me and logging religiously. Is there another way to calculate what I should be sticking to. Also can you explain what deficit means. I’ve heard it a lot but don’t really understand it
@irie4200 Perhaps one or both of these articles will clear it up for you ...
I think these two links are extremely helpful and can help you get the most out of MFP:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
The first one helps in logging accurately ... a common area to get it wrong and end up eating more than we are giving ourselves 'credit' for. The second one is a god great all around approach to slimming down and explains everything you need to know about going about either losing weight or kickstarting when you stall.
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That's my problem I'm not eating enough I'm on 1200 calorie daily limit and still have trouble meeting that calorie goal most days.
Re-evaluating my calorie count and go up a little and try to figure out what foods I can eat that are high in calories but nutritious and healthy so I can meet my goal or stay a little under it so I can get this weight to come off.
My diet just needs a little tweaking so I can figure out what foods and calorie amounts are good for me to cause weight loss but I have to be careful with carbs I'm diabetic so I need them to stay on the lower end. And I'm thankful for this thread where like-minded people can come together for support and positive feedback and be there for each other. I'm really glad I found this thread and I look forward to what the future holds.1 -
Restarting MFP after a 5 month lapse. Getting back on track is harder than I thought!2
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Does anyone have advice on workouts that I could do at home ( indoors since it’s raining)? I’d love to hear your favorites!
P.S. I need something simple and low intensity since I’m just starting out and don’t want to over do it at first0 -
Think Spring! Challenge
Name: BarneyRubbleMD
Age: 58
Height: 5' 3"
Highest Weight: 317 lbs (1/3/2017)
Start Weight (Mar 01, 2018): 211.8
Goal Weight (Apr 27, 2018): 203.8 (i.e. lose 1 lb/week)
Weigh-ins, week of
Mar 07: 211.2 lbs (on vacation March 1-6, stayed on diet & walked & didn't binge).
Mar 14: 209.0 lbs
Mar 21: 207.2 lbs
Mar 28: 206.4 lbs
Apr 04:
Apr 11:
Apr 18:
Apr 25:
Weight -/+ this week: - 0.8 lbs.
Weight -/+ this challenge: - 5.4 lbs.
Total weight lost (since 1/3/2017): 110.6 lbs.3 -
canyonGeek wrote: »Wednesday - Wishes (what do you wish? It can be weight related or not, can be realistic or not)
I wish there was a reasonable way to get the recommended daily amount of potassium...
I've read that "adults should be consuming 4,700 milligrams (mg) of potassium a day."
How is this possible on a low carb 1000-1200 cal/day diet? I eat spinach several times a week... but one would need 10 servings a day to get the recommended amount of potassium.
Is anyone getting enough? If so, please tell me how : )
According to the mayo clinic site:Low potassium symptoms may include:- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Constipation
How low is your potassium level in your blood? That would be a number that is part of the blood work your doctor would do once or twice a year ...
Low potassium (hypokalemia) refers to a lower than normal potassium level in your bloodstream. ... Normally, your blood potassium level is 3.6 to 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). A very low potassium level (less than 2.5 mmol/L) can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical attention.
When I look at my potassium intake chart, I never get in all of the recommended potassium intake ...
... and yet my blood work, over the past 13 years, has never been outside of the 4.3 to 4.7 range. ... so I don't worry about it.
Still ... if you are, then consider these foods to include in your menus ...
fresh fruits: bananas, cantaloupe, oranges, strawberries, kiwi, avocado, apricots
fresh vegetables: greens, mushrooms, peas, beets, tomatoes, potatoes (with skins), yams
Meat: beef, fish, turkey, wild salmon PS ... LOL ... wild salmon is FISH, after all
Also, if you are taking a diuretic, see if it is one that causes potassium loss and if it is, ask your doctor about switching to a potassium-sparing one.1 -
SammyKlingler wrote: »Does anyone have advice on workouts that I could do at home ( indoors since it’s raining)? I’d love to hear your favorites!
P.S. I need something simple and low intensity since I’m just starting out and don’t want to over do it at first
Take a look on youtube, also on the MFP BLOG link and then under the exercise categories.0
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