Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Good Morning!

Well this week has definitively been better than the previous ... I am back to the weight where I started the challenge so even though I have lost a couple weeks at least now I am in the right direction!

I always like to try new exercises, so this time is Barre and I loved it! And the best part they had a special for new joiners so got myself like 6 weeks of unlimited classes for like $100 (basically half the usual price) .... so that will be my workout for the summer. And let me tell you .... seems easy and simple, not at all!!! I think I could not pull up my panties without feeling all the muscles aches from the classes lol

Super Summer Slimdown 
Name: Ana
Age: 42 (but will have a birthday sometime during the challenge)
Height: 5’3"
Highest Weight: 229
Start Weight (June 1, 2018): 168
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018): 155

6/9 - 6/15 focus: Positive Self-Talk! Say something nice to yourself EVERY day! How I did: did well I think ... I was quite happy with my effort to get back on track.

June 8: 171
June 15: 168
June 23:
June 30:

Weight -/+ this week: -3
Weight -/+ this challenge: 0
Total weight lost: -61

Suggestion for next week could be steps or times that we exercised or how many new healthy recipes we incorporated or how many days we slept at least 8 hours ...

@kbeyer23 how fun camping! Enjoy!

@sweeetypie1 welcome to the group!

Have a good weekend everyone!

Super Summer Slimdown
Name: Heather
Age: 31
Height: 5’5"
Highest Weight: 308
Start Weight (June 1, 2018): 294.0
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018): 275

6/8- 6/15 focus: Positive Self-Talk! Say something nice to yourself EVERY day! How I did:

June 8- 292
June 15- 291.6
June 23-
June 30-

Weight -/+ this week: -.4
Weight -/+ this challenge: -2.4
Total weight lost: 16.4

I had a goal this week to drop into the next decade, and I didn't meet it, but I refuse to beat myself up about it. I worked hard, I drank more water, I kept up the positive affirmations every day. I feel like i have several weeks of half pound losses, then drop 2 or 3 at once.

No one has noticed my weight loss, and I'm not surprised. I have hovered around this weight for years, then gained the extra 20 pounds, so I still look myself to everyone. I can't wait to get into the phase where people notice!

Getting back to the original topics that Robin started this board with....

Saturday - Success (what have you accomplished; focus on the positive of the week, NSV=non scale victories)

I tracked for the whole week! Mixing things up by going"no white carbs" really helped.. Mostly by making me think and eating different foods. I have two little kids at home (7&4) and it's easy to cop out on dinner and make corn dogs, spaghetti, chicken nuggets, enter any kid food here. Eating like that doesn't help you lose weight and I need to lose the weight from the remodel. I also need to figure out another copeing skill that doesn't involve food... But today is supposed to be about success. I made it through 5 days off tracking and sticking to my plan.

I'm posting my Sunday goal early because I need to think about it all weekend so I don't regain the weight I worked so hard on this week.

My goal is to have an enjoyable weekend without overdoing it. We have a packed weekend of dance recital, family, collage graduation, Father's day all in 2 days. So I'm going to track and eat in moderation

Okee doke, folks- here's the numbers I have so far for the week! Hopefully more peeps will check in and we can get that percentage raised!



Of the check-ins so far this week- a majority met the weekly goal of positive self talk! Way to go and keep that up everyone! You are worth this!!!

For this week- my sincere apologies for forgetting the mini-goal! Ana had some wonderful suggestions- so for the rest of this week, let's just make it a general MOVE MORE- and everyone can interpret that for their own needs and the following week we can work on steps- sound good?

Here's who I have checked in so far: myself, @happygirlxxx @moodybear2003 @skinnyjeanzbound

I have been so busy lately I haven't been the best at chatting on this thread- so sorry! But welcome to all the newcomers! Please make yourself at home. There are suggestions on the first page of this thread of ideas of things to talk about- but there's no hard and fast rule- just keep chatting- you're among friends and I have found this group to be so understanding an supportive! And please feel free to request friends- I'm definitely open to that0 and I'm an open book.

@hanalin2 Hi! I sent you a friend request. I can SOOOO identify with the fear of failure! I always have seemed to get to the 35/40lb mark lost and then it all goes to pot. SO many times. And it had kept me from trying again. But, I'm just a fuzz past 40lbs gone this time and am still hanging on for dear life- literally! I'm glad you're here- keep checking in!

@thelifeilove1 Charlotte- you really look great! Such a lovely lady and you are doing a great job! Congrats on exceeding your goal of 52lbs gone!

@Teerai Love it! You are doing fab- the chart shows a nice loss this week!

@sweeetypie1 Hi Diane! Welcome to the group and the summer challenge- so glad you're joining us! I've got your stats all loaded up and ready for your next check in.

@happygirlxxx Ana- great job getting back on track- and great loss this week! This time around I have been way more forgiving of myself, and remember that numbers fluctuate and so I only get concerned if I don't see a downward trend over several weeks. Hoping you see great results with Barre! Did you say you were cutting out dairy? How's that going?

@trinati2001 Hi! Building/remodels are so stressful, uggghhhh. I can identify and I have two young kids as well- (8&4). I'm glad you're back- you've done it before and you can do it again! How did your goal of moderation over your busy weekend go?

@moodybear2003 Great attitude about this week! I have found the same thing- my losses fluctuate and I'll have a week or two with tiny losses and then a whoosh week. So, we just keep plugging away! About people noticing- I have lost over 40lbs and only ONE of my close friends has said anything! I think it's probably a combination of being bigger in the first place- making larger losses less noticeable, and that people might be afraid to say something, especially since I have lost and gained and lost and gained several times in the past.

@skinnyjeanzbound Sounds like a great time, Karen! I love Savannah- the rich history- the beauty of it all- yes, please! Life is meant to be lived and you did so. You're reining it back in and all will be back on track in a week or so.

I had a fun time camping with my family for a long weekend. I did track as best I could the first day, and was very active, but I let a lot slide and the scale showed it upon our return. My goal is to be strict with myself this next 9 days before we leave for our big family vacation- 9 days camping in a national park in Tennessee! I really wanted to be to a certain weight by this trip, which I know isn't going to happen at this point, but I'm not going to let that get to me- I'm just going to keep forging ahead. Camping is tricky for eating super healthy food like I'm accustomed to for the most part. It's not impossible, though, I think my main goal is just going to be maintenance for this big trip. Speaking of that, if anyone has healthy camping food ideas that a whole family would love, I'm all for you sharing them!

kbeyer23 wrote: »

I have been so busy lately I haven't been the best at chatting on this thread- so sorry! But welcome to all the newcomers! Please make yourself at home. There are suggestions on the first page of this thread of ideas of things to talk about- but there's no hard and fast rule- just keep chatting- you're among friends and I have found this group to be so understanding an supportive! And please feel free to request friends- I'm definitely open to that and I'm an open book.

@hanalin2 Hi! I sent you a friend request. I can SOOOO identify with the fear of failure! I always have seemed to get to the 35/40lb mark lost and then it all goes to pot. SO many times. And it had kept me from trying again. But, I'm just a fuzz past 40lbs gone this time and am still hanging on for dear life- literally! I'm glad you're here- keep checking in!

Speaking of that, if anyone has healthy camping food ideas that a whole family would love, I'm all for you sharing them!

Ugh. Right now I show 41 pounds gone, and I've been struggling A LOT. I'm not gaining, so that's a good thing. I think I've been in this range for a month. There is something different for me this time, though. I'm not looking to lose weight and then get off the diet. I'm making changes that are sustainable, I'm still logging everything even when I'm over on MFP calories, and I'm being present and mindful when I'm eating. I know I will be logging my calories for the rest of my life. In times past, thinking that I'd always have to log calories felt like a prison sentence. Now it just feels like a fact of my life and I'm fine with it.

Non-scale victories? I am already moving so much better. I've had issues with my ankles, particularly on days when I've logged five miles walking. At my weight last year, if I walked five miles, that evening would be three ibuprofen and two glasses of wine. I no longer need that kind of pain relief. My ankles still get stiff but they are not painful.

As for camping food, this past weekend we had a birthday celebration for my daughters and we made fajitas. I marinated both the chicken breast and skirt steak, then we grilled that and sliced it and served it with both corn and flour tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and I had cooked sliced bell pepper and onion. I skipped the tortillas and sour cream, had a little guac, and was completely satisfied. I think it would be awesome camp food. I camped a lot as a kid (Alaska) but my dear mother never ate anything that wasn't beige or brown If you wanted, you could pre-cook the peppers and onion and just heat them at the campsite.

@michelle-- welcome to the thread! Wow, congrats on your weight loss thus far--very impressive!!

@deb-- that's wonderful that your ankles don't bother you as much. I've had some shoulder issues over the past few years. Tore my right labrium which was a long recovery process--still not 100% with range of motion or strength--but no longer in pain for the past year or so. However, recently my left deltoid has been giving me some twinges of pain. I'm not sure if I pulled it or what, but I'm working on doing some light weights and stretches in hopes it will heal.

@natalie-- welcome to the thread as well! We are always happy to have new members join us on this journey.

@katrina-- Yes, I know from experience that if I restrict myself too much, I just give up even trying. Plus, I'm kind of a rebel and don't like a lot of "rules." LOL. I haven't been camping in ages, but my husband and I used to go all the time with friends. One thing we always did was freeze boneless, skinless chicken break in a marinade--usually just a light vinaigrette dressing. It always came out so tender and delicious when we cooked it over the campfire--and very healthy.

Super Summer Slimdown
Name: Karen
Age: 48
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Start Weight (June 1, 2018): 201.6
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018): 180

6/16- 6/23 challenge focus
Move More--how I did:

6/18- 6/23 personal focus
Log everyday--how I did: 3/5

June 8- 197.8
June 15-200.2
June 23-
June 30-

Weight -/+ this week: +2.2
Weight -/+ this challenge: -1.4
Total weight lost: 46.8

MommaBear712 wrote: »

Hi - my name is Jen and I'm desperate, so giving MFP a try. I'm at my highest weight. I lost weight successfully with WW a few years ago, but gained it all back, plus 25 more. I really need to do this, and I know what really helped back then on WW were the discussion boards, but then they got rid of them. I'd like to join in this challenge - I'm just trying to figure it all out. Do you all weigh in on the same day?

This challenge started on the 1st of June but everyone reports on whatever schedule they were already weighing. I weigh daily for another thread on MFP and I record here on Fridays. I think a few of us prefer Friday since the weekends are more difficult due to social engagements, and that gives a full work week to recover. Personally I just kept with Friday because that's how this challenge started.

I have another question - for "Goal Weight" - is that just for the end of this challenge, or in total? If for the challenge, when does it go until?
Thanks!
Jen

Hello. I just downloaded the app today and found this thread. I have lost 75lbs since january but i still want to lose 125 more. I just turned 40. I am low carb and love lifting. I'm not sure how to use the community functions, but I thought this would be a good start.

rpmkarting wrote: »

Anyone here having success with Keto? I am nearly 2 months in and it seems to be working out well. I still have about 80 lbs to lose. But it seems to have turned consistent for me at 2lbs per week.

I have lost 75lbs since January. My goal is less than 50g of carbs per day wich is the high end of the keto spectrum. I just call myself low carb so as to not spark debate 😁

Thursday truth- I sabotage myself....for no real reason. The past two weeks I've been doing no white carbs and have had to spit out white rice that somehow made it into my mouth. Really?!? Just because I got it on my finger dishing up the family doesn't mean that I need to eat it



Tonight I had a food victory. I prefer tracked all of my dinner....then didn't put it all on my plate....and I didn't even eat everything on plate! It was nice to remove food that I had pre tracked

Hi everyone!! I don't have much time this morning, but I did want to say to all the newcomers- we're glad you're here! There's nothing special required to "join." We're just a group of people with common goals to lose a bunch of weight and we "meet" here in this thread for support. Every so often we start up a challenge, just for some accountability and a place to celebrate success and commiserate and encourage during fails. It's not at all a requirement but if you want, it's not too late to "join" our summer challenge- it never will be- just copy someone's stat list and input your own info and away you go! Just keep coming back and chatting. Tell everyone how you're doing and try to engage with others.

Super Summer Slimdown
Name: Katrina
Age: 37
Height: 5’8"
Highest Weight: 305
Start Weight (June 1, 2018): 260
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018): 236

6/15- 6/22 focus: Move More! How I did: Was pretty active while camping over the weekend, but didn't exercise every day during the week as was my goal. Going to try and work on that this week again.

6/22- 6/29 focus: Step goal! Make a daily step goal (or if no step counter, another fitness goal.) How I did- or or

June 8- 259.5
June 15- 258
June 22- 258
June 29-

Weight -/+ this week: 0.0
Weight -/+ this challenge: -2
Total weight lost (this round- since Jan '18): 42.5 lbs

Well, I was really hoping for a loss, but at least I didn't gain! I'm also still really trying hard to increase my water intake.

Hi - I'm new, so this is my first post for the challenge.

Super Summer Slimdown
Name: Jen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 296
Start Weight (June20, 2018): 296
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018): 270

6/22- 6/29 focus: Step goal! Make a daily step goal. I lead a very sedentary life, so I'm going to make a pretty modest goal of 5000 steps per day. How I did:

June 20 - 296
June 22 - 293.5
June 29 -
July 6 -
July 13 -
July 20 -
July 27 -

Weight -/+ this week: -2.5
Weight -/+ this challenge: -2.5
Total weight lost: 2.5 lbs

Friday- fitness: I got in a good 30 min cardio session. I’m confused there’s no calorie doc for weight work- I truly enjoy doing my free weights. It’s my favourite exercise activity. If I could do it every day I would but I’m trying to be mindful that I might burn out my body that way and I’d rather paw myself and give myself time to rebuild muscle and rest. Sometimes I feel I don’t get a “proper” workout in if I don’t do weights and I’m working on changing that mentality. Although I do love it, I’d like to remember to rest my body between days