Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
Replies
-
@EmergencyGraphics, thanks for the suggestion. I do find myself sitting for hours during the day and then when I do break out of my office I grab mindlessly. A walk is definitely something I could do!2
-
@raven0811 congrats on the 1lb- it IS definitely something!!! Especially when (at least for me) motivation to just begin is 75% of the battle. I like to keep my immediate goals small, too. For a mini goal- you can do pound increments- percentage (5 or 10% of your total weight) or milestones/decades of weight lost or current weight in smaller chunks. I like to think up non food rewards for myself. If number goals aren't your thing- what about picking one healthy habit to improve upon? Water consumption, exercise, steps, etc.
@Yennyboops I have said hello and goodbye and hello again to the same 50lbs so many times! Like a bad penny, haha. So I feel ya! I work in the home as well and so I have got to keep the munchies at bay as well. Some strategies I've tried- number uno is always keep EASY healthy snacks ready. I'm huge into dipping veggies into stuff- homemade ranch, veggie dip, hummus, etc. Sometimes when I know it's going to be harder (certain times of the month I'm raging hungry, haha) so I pre-log so my food for the entire day. It's psychological for me, and usually keeps me in check cause I rely on an evening snack for my own sanity. Sometimes I'll make myself drink a full cup of water and wait 15 minutes to decide if I'm really hungry or just bored. And if all that fails (or even if it doesn't!), find an accountability partner you trust who will ask you specifically each day about your snacking. That in and of itself is enough to keep my willpower cause I don't want to fess up to the munchies!!!1 -
Hi, I'm new and would live to join this group if that's okay. I have about 40lbs to go to reach the -100lbs mark and I honestly don't believe I could possibly get there. I'm starting to think maybe 80 would be a better and more attainable number, so a loss of 20 more lbs...But I also really want to get to 100lbs lost. Add me as I'd love to get to know people in a similar situation so we can support each other3
-
muted_silence wrote: »Hi, I'm new and would live to join this group if that's okay. I have about 40lbs to go to reach the -100lbs mark and I honestly don't believe I could possibly get there. I'm starting to think maybe 80 would be a better and more attainable number, so a loss of 20 more lbs...But I also really want to get to 100lbs lost. Add me as I'd love to get to know people in a similar situation so we can support each other
It won't let me edit it, but I am off on my numbers and actually have 30lbs to go2 -
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: 205.2 lbs (increased carbs & walking, eliminated wheat & rye, added in oats, potatoes & rice).
Apr 11: 202.8 lbs (& 1 lb below my goal for this challenge--not binging this time helped with that).
Apr 18: 201.4 lbs
Apr 25: 200.2 lbs (3.6 lbs below my goal for this challenge AND oh so close to "onederland").
Weight -/+ this week: - 1.2 lbs.
Weight -/+ this challenge: - 11.6 lbs.
Total weight lost (since 1/3/2017): 116.8 lbs.9 -
Just want to thank all of you for such encouragement and inspiration. Birder165 Lakota1961 and campfirequeen1 your words mean the world thank you! What an awesome source of motivation here in this group.4
-
@BarneyRubbleMD - That's fantastic Barney. You have come a long way this past year. Thanks for sharing.
@Gzuschick - We are all in this together. Cheers.3 -
" You are not shy. You are tall or short. You’re blonde or brunette or a fiery redhead. You are funny, clever, kind or maybe quick witted. Those are things which you are. Your shyness is just something hiding who you are, and it’s removable."
Came across this inspiring post about How to be Confident and thought I would share:
https://www.thelondoner.me/2018/04/how-to-be-confident.html
I think having confidence can be a big help on this journey. I know that I need to work on building my confidence up and I shouldn't hide because of my size.5 -
@BarneyRubbleMD What an inspiration you are! GREAT total loss! You rock!
And, as @Lakota1961 said...we are definitely all in this together, through good weeks and bad. It's a sprint, not a marathon.
Welcome to the new people on board. It seems as if each day there are more and more! It's great!4 -
Baseball season has begun! And now that I've got 2 playing (so fun!) our schedule is cah-RAZY- at least 3 games a week right around dinnertime!! I need some easy/simple, possibly transportable meal ideas that are healthy! I 'budgeted' my day around pizza tonight but I can't keep doing that! So, whatcha got for me? Help!0
-
I didn't hit the gym all week because I have a cold and didn't want to spread anything or cough a lot and get stared at. So I made a point to do some yardwork each day. I filled 2 yard waste bags cleaning flowerbeds and picking up falled sticks, planted bulbs and 2 raspberry canes, and hauled, mixed and spread compost and peat moss. I hope my hard work shows up on the scale tomorrow.2
-
Thanks to everyone here for your continued support and encouragement. I’ve added some running and lifting into the mix and it’s had a tremendous impact so far - had a great week according to the scale.
Think Spring! Challenge
Name: Stewart
Age: 43
Height: 6'7"
Highest Weight: Approximately 360lbs. When I started using MFP I was at 332lbs.
Start Weight (Mar 1,2018): 318.6lbs
Goal Weight (Apr 27, 2018): 302lbs
Weigh-ins (lbs), week of
Mar 09: 313.8
Mar 16: 314.2
Mar 23: 313.2
Mar 30: 308.2
Apr 06: 305.4
Apr 13: 303.6
Apr 20: 299.6
Apr 27: 291.6 (10lbs under my goal!)
Apr 30:
Weight -/+ this week: -8.0lbs
Weight -/+ this challenge: -27.0lbs
Total weight lost: -40.4lbs6 -
Baseball season has begun! And now that I've got 2 playing (so fun!) our schedule is cah-RAZY- at least 3 games a week right around dinnertime!! I need some easy/simple, possibly transportable meal ideas that are healthy! I 'budgeted' my day around pizza tonight but I can't keep doing that! So, whatcha got for me? Help!
I have to travel with meals on occasion and have found a few things to be easier than others. Apples and peanut butter is always a hit. I sometimes do a baked ‘omelette’ (egg, tomato, chives, sausage or bacon, sometimes a little cheese) wrapped in a tortilla - I’ll throw that under a panini press to seal it up and crisp it a little and that travels well. I also do a lunch wrap that is similar - 150g grilled & shredded chicken, 75g diced cherry tomatoes, 75g diced red onion, 40g diced jalapeños, 50g feta, two/three tortillas depending on size. I mix everything and the liquid from the tomatoes and the cheese bind it all together, wrap it in the tortillas and you’re out the door. Hope those spark a few ideas.3 -
Think Spring! Challenge
Name: Katrina
Age: 36
Height: 5'8"
Highest Weight: 305
Start Weight (Mar 01, 2018): 282
Goal Weight (Apr 27, 2018): 266
Weigh-ins, week of
Mar 09: 280.5
Mar 16: 276
Mar 23: 274.5
Mar 30: 275
Apr 06: 273.5
Apr 13: 273.5
Apr 20: 273.5
Apr 27: 270
Weight -/+ this week: -3.5
Weight -/+ this challenge: -12
Total weight lost: -30.5 pounds since 1-5-18
Hooray for this spring challenge!!! I didn't hit my goal, but when I look back and consider what I've been going through during this challenge it's pretty good, considering! Losing 12lbs is a fantastic accomplishment! So I'm very happy with it even if it's not what I initially wanted. Onward!! (For those not in the know- my stepmother lost her battle with cancer March 19.)4 -
Think Spring! Challenge
Name: Karen
Age: 57
Height: 5'7"
Highest Weight: 280ish was my highest weight ever but my MFP starting weight on Jan. 18/18 was 274.2
Start Weight (Mar 1,2018): 257.8
Goal Weight (Apr 27, 2018): 247 - I'm staying with 247 as my goal. I really want to get in to a lower decade of weight in April.
Weigh-ins, week of
Mar 09: 257
Mar 16: 255.2
Mar 23: 256.6
Mar 30: 257.8
Apr 06: 253.4
Apr 13: 252. 6
Apr 20: 249.8 - squeezed in to a new decade this morning!
Apr 27: 252.6 - went off the rails on too many days - it's just food, waste & water weight so I'm not too concerned.
Apr 30:
Weight -/+ this week: +2.8
Weight -/+ this challenge: -5.2
Total weight lost: 21.6 lbs since Jan. 18/18
What the past week looked like:
Fri - 1949 - 249.8
Sat - 3028 - 250.8
Sun - 4124 - 252.4
Mon - 1542 - 254.4
Tue - 1436 - 251.4
Wed - 1768 - 250.2
Thu - 2608 - 251.4
Today - 252.6
I've never completed challenges in the past. When the going got tough, I would always give up and disappear. I'm happy that I'm still in the game, perhaps not giving it my all but not giving up either.
If it's okay, I'd like to weigh in April 30 for my final weight for the challenge.3 -
Think Spring! Challenge
Name: Margie
Age: 71
Height: 5’1 ½”
Highest Weight: 295.0
Start Weight (Mar 01, 2018): 267.25
Goal Weight (Apr 27, 2018): 263.25 (keeping it realistic @.5/wk for my life events)
Weigh-ins, week of
Mar 09: 269.0
Mar 16: 267.75
Mar 23: 266.75
Mar 30: 266.25
Apr 06: 265.25
Apr 13: 265.5
Apr 20: 261.75 (yay! Beat my goal for this challenge!)4 -
Think Spring! Challenge
Name: Patty
Age: 35
Height: 5' 6"
Highest Weight: 317
Start Weight (Mar 01, 2018): 288
Goal Weight (Apr 27, 2018): 278
Weigh-ins, week of
Mar 09: 287
Mar 16: 287
Mar 23: 286
Mar 30: 284.6
Apr 06: 284.4
Apr 13: 286.4
Apr 20: 285
Apr 27: 283.8
Weight -/+ this week: 1.2
Weight -/+ this challenge: -4.2
Total weight lost: 29.2
I did not hit my goal but I also didn't try as hard as I should have. I was half-assing it and I got half-*kitten* results. I had some medical stuff going on and I was using it as an excuse. This last week I've been feeling better and I put effort into losing weigh and it paid off. Now I just need to keep focused and keep pushing my self.4 -
@kbeyer23 12 pounds is fantastic!
@dignow96 Amazing!
@b_lisieux Excellent! I hope you'll be around for future challenges. Have a great summer!
@EmergencyGraphics You still came out ahead. I was in the same boat for this challenge. I could've done much better with more effort.2 -
Think Spring! Challenge
Hooray for this spring challenge!!! I didn't hit my goal, but when I look back and consider what I've been going through during this challenge it's pretty good, considering! Losing 12lbs is a fantastic accomplishment! So I'm very happy with it even if it's not what I initially wanted. Onward!! (For those not in the know- my stepmother lost her battle with cancer March 19.)
Not going to lie...I have tears in my eyes as I type this. Here is proof that despite circumstances, we can choose to live a healthy life.2
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392.9K Introduce Yourself
- 43.7K Getting Started
- 260.1K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.8K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 415 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.9K Motivation and Support
- 7.9K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.6K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.5K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions