Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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DebCountsAll wrote: »trinati2001 wrote: »I have no idea what happened yesterday...but I got home in the afternoon noon (to work from home because I needed to drop my sister off at BART) and the flood gates opened. We had an OLD bag of Doritos in the pantry which I weighed out and was going to track. They just didn't seem to stop the craving which led to an hour of non stop eating.
So here is my goal! Track the cr@p that goes into my mouth. If I was tracking I would have stopped way earlier and would have eating that .7 lbs that I gained this morning!
Anyone else have bindges that seem to be caused by nothing? What do you do to pull yourself out of it before you do too much damage?
Hey, you live in my area!
My go-to is something with a lot of fat. Think avocado, or cream cheese. The reason I went this way was another thread where weigh ins are daily, and a lot of the participants are doing keto. One of them suggested something called a "fat bomb." What the heck is that?? I googled and found a couple recipes, one for salmon/cream cheese and everything bagel topping, and another sweet one. That got me thinking that if I start in on things that are carbs, I'll eat way more than I should. The fat is satisfying.
Also, if I am hungry, I eat my next scheduled meal, and drink four cups of water. That helps tremendously.
I finally got my husband to quit buying things he knows I like. Though lately he's been bringing home doughnuts and to be honest the thought of all that sugar makes me sick. They don't tempt me. That's life with a skinny man.
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@skinnyjeanzbound ugh SAME! I’m just unaware of the many dishes I can make with veggies so my go-to is eating them raw or eating salads. I want some recipes that incorporate vegetables that aren’t my default..I know it’s summer but sometimes you want a warm cooked meal!
Wednesday wish: I wish I keep my momentum going. And I wish I have this momentum for life- I know it might seem unrealistic, and I expect there to be days of imperfection or where I go off (sometimes way off!) track. But I wish I keep coming back to a healthier way and remember to harness that drive in me3 -
I'm struggling a little bit at the moment with non movement! I tore a tendon in my foot and I can't move properly, and the walking cast has set off the arthritis in my lower back, I sound like my grandmother;) I'm usually such an active person and this stinks! Going from 50 hours a week to on my *kitten* is tough. Have an appointment at the fracture clinic tomorrow and hoping it means I can get back on my feet;) I'm not doing to bad staying within my calories but it's not easy when there is nothing else to do....3
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skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
On a completely unrelated note, I had my dates wrong--the first two weeks we were weighing in on Fridays, but the dates for last week and this week were Saturdays. I switched them to the Friday dates to stay consistent.
June 22- 198.2
June 39-
This is too funny. I can't wait to see what you weigh on June 39!1 -
I'm struggling a little bit at the moment with non movement! I tore a tendon in my foot and I can't move properly, and the walking cast has set off the arthritis in my lower back, I sound like my grandmother;) I'm usually such an active person and this stinks! Going from 50 hours a week to on my *kitten* is tough. Have an appointment at the fracture clinic tomorrow and hoping it means I can get back on my feet;) I'm not doing to bad staying within my calories but it's not easy when there is nothing else to do....
Ugh. Yes, being busy helps a lot with staying within calories. Knitting or crochet? It goes along with your theme of living like Grandmother
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DebCountsAll wrote: »skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
On a completely unrelated note, I had my dates wrong--the first two weeks we were weighing in on Fridays, but the dates for last week and this week were Saturdays. I switched them to the Friday dates to stay consistent.
June 22- 198.2
June 39-
This is too funny. I can't wait to see what you weigh on June 39!
LOL! Thanks for catching my "new" mistake. Serves me right for typing in the dark.
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
6/23- 6/29 challenge focus
Up my steps--how I did:
6/23=13,703; 6/24=14,420; 6/25=8991; 6/26=
June 8- 197.8
June 15-200.2
June 22- 198.2
June 29-
Weight -/+ this week: -2
Weight -/+ this challenge: -3.4
Total weight lost: 48.84 -
@JaeRaeUK do you have some free weights? Or anything heavy that you can hold? You can use this time to get some sweet cuts on your arms 😁
Yoga belly breathing works for me when my back or knees are out. Lay on your back, breathe in as much as you possibly can and hold a sec, breathe out as much as you possibly can and hold a sec, repeat. Its good for your abs and gets your interstitial fluid moving (so they say).3 -
Wednesday - Wishes: I wish this was going a little faster for me. I am not quite sure what to tweak. Every calorie calculator, MFP included, gives me like waaaay over 2000 calories per day. I try to stick at 1500 to 1800. I don't eat back any exercise calories. I'm doing 20 minutes of weights and 30 minutes of cardio 3 to 4 days a week.
I'd like to think I'm tracking accurately, I log everything I eat, and if I can't find the exact item, I try to pick what I think is accurate (I never pick the lowest or highest one, I aim for the middle) I've cut any pop drinking or fast food to the weekends, and even then, I make it fit in my calories (sometimes I let myself go up to 2000). I've trying to drink more water, but I don't really log it. I get from 7 to 8+ hours of sleep each night.
I feel like my fitbit overestimates, so I don't really look at my deficit each day.
Each week is like a half pound loss, and twice I've gotten a multiple pound "whoosh." I know this week is probably maintain, or a small loss due to all the stress.4 -
skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
@trinati2001 --I also had a bad day today--I wouldn't call it a binge, but I'm way over my calorie allowance due to food choices and a lack of exercise. I was very cognizant of everything I was eating, but I was just hungry. I find that if I am at or below my net calorie goal for several days in a row, I tend to have a "hungry day." I used to try to fight it, but then I usually have a string of really mediocre days vs. one bad day. So now I just accept it, log it, and move on. I've found that it has very little impact on my overall progress if I just keep it to a day and it's not too crazy (e.g. today I'm 690 over goal, so really just a couple hundred over maintenance).
I've started to see on MFP net calories...what are net calories???1 -
Thursday truth: I don’t have a scale and haven’t weighed myself in a while. I can tell there’s physical changes (slight, not obvious) but I’m eager to see how the numbers have changed and also worried- if the numbers haven’t made a significant change might I get resentful or upset? I want to keep my drive and my momentum. Because I feel great and I think that’s most important over the number on a scale2
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@rosileem -- net calories = your total calorie intake minus your exercise calories. So if I eat 1700 calories, but I burn 500 calories running, my net =1200 calories.1
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Super Summer Slimdown
Name: jo
Age: 40
Height: 5’8"
Highest Weight: 340
Start Weight (June 1, 2018):
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018):
June 8-
June 15-
June 22-
June 29-176
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this challenge: -4
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Super Summer Slimdown
Name: Dallas
Age: 31
Height: 6'0"
Highest Weight: 353 (Feb 2017)
Start Weight (June 1, 2018): 313.3
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018): 287
6/23- 6/29 challenge focus
Up my steps--how I did:
6/23=4,572; 6/24=2,192; 6/25=11,957
6/26=11,759; 6/27=10,061; 6/28=12,760; 6/29=
June 8- 312.8
June 15- 306.6
June 22-305.9
June 29-300.3
Weight -/+ this week: -5.6
Weight -/+ this challenge: -12.5
Total weight lost: 52.72 -
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
6/23 to 6/29 focus: Steps
6/23:6167, 6/24:3174, 6/25:9465, 6/26:7944, 6/27:8172, 6/28:6297
June 8- 292
June 15- 291.6
June 23- 290.8
June 30- 290.2
Weight -/+ this week: -.6
Weight -/+ this challenge: -3.8
Total weight lost: 17.82 -
Side note: Anyone know why my profile pic doesn't show up here? Is it because I don't have many posts?0
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Friday fitness: dancing! I mean I’m not a professional (although younger me always wanted to be) but I get a good playlist going (and some videos with moves I can ~attempt~ to follow) and I’ve done a good 30 mins of cardio AND I’m usually drenched! Add that with some weight work- two of my favourite fitness endeavours! The cherry on top is if I can squeeze in some yoga
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Hi guys! I stayed at a friend's place last night and we spent most of today at her pool, so not as much movement as I would have liked. On the plus side we walked around ton a bit; however, we ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner out at restaurants and definitely not the healthiest of foods. Lunch was pretty good, but breakfast was a local doughnut shot she wanted me to try, and dinner was Chinese food.
I'm drinking LOTS of water tonight to try to counter all of the sodium, and tomorrow I'll be back to healthier choices within my calories goal.
Any thoughts about next week's challenge focus? I think Katrina (who has been running things) is out of town camping. Is anyone interested in a core or strength training challenge? Maybe we each pick something (planks, push ups, weight lifting, crunches, etc) that we want to do for the week?
I lost 5.2 lbs. in June, and I'd really like to step it up and shoot for 8 lbs in July. That's a reasonable (but not easy) 2 lbs./week. I will have to be super strict with my calorie allowance, but I figure if I can lose over 5 when I was on vacation for a week, I should be able to push myself and meet this goal. Really, I should have no trouble staying near 1200 net calories/day if I just commit to more time at the gym burning calories. I know me, and I know I won't stop eating/drinking the stuff I love, so I need to make sure I'm paying for it at the gym.
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
6/23- 6/29 challenge focus
Up my steps--how I did:
6/23=13,703; 6/24=14,420; 6/25=8991; 6/26=5772; 6/27=8106; 6/28=16,533; 6/29=5952 (so far)
June 8- 197.8
June 15-200.2
June 22- 198.2
June 29- 196.4
July 6-
July 13-
July 20-
July 27-
Weight -/+ this week: -1.8
Weight -/+ this challenge: -5.2
Total weight lost: 50.62 -
Super Summer SlimdownName: Deb6/22- 6/29 focus: Step goal! Make a daily step goal (or if no step counter, another fitness goal.) How I did-
Age: 52
Height: 5’8”
Highest Weight: This round: 295 (January 16, 2018)
Start Weight (June 2, 2018): 255.6
Goal Weight (June 30, 2018): 247.6
6/1- 6/8 focus: Hydrate! Try to get your water in every day this week. How I did::
I'm one of those people who can get water in easily. I have two 32 oz bottles I bought while in Alaska in January. I rotate them, and refill as soon as one is empty. I cannot drink cold water unless it is an attempt to cool down. It has to be room temperature. I just keep a bottle with me at all times, and if I get the feeling that I've had enough water for now, I wait an hour to drink more. If I drink four of these bottles a day, weight loss is so easy. I'm less hungry and virtually never feel any desire to snack. If I drink three, that's okay and my weight does okay too. Two? Less? My weight loss stagnates the less I drink.
Positive self talk? How I did: I wasn’t overtly negative, I just wasn’t positive. I’m logging daily but basically standing still with weight. I’ve been working on some long term personal projects and ironically, not drinking nearly enough water.
6/16- 6/23 focus: MOVE MORE! How I did: I had projects to complete which involved a lot of activity (for me anyhow). It felt great to get things done, and my mind was occupied with planning rather than my stagnant weight.
Not going to lie, I didn’t make a goal, but I did move a lot more.
June 8- 253.4
June 15- 253.8
June 23- 252.4
June 30- 248.8
Weight -/+ this week: -3.6
Weight -/+ this challenge: -6.8
Total weight lost: 46.2
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skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
Any thoughts about next week's challenge focus? I think Katrina (who has been running things) is out of town camping. Is anyone interested in a core or strength training challenge? Maybe we each pick something (planks, push ups, weight lifting, crunches, etc) that we want to do for the week?
Great idea! How about a high plank for time challenge? We can try to increase our max time holding the position. Its a good one for people with limited mobility/strength.2 -
skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
Any thoughts about next week's challenge focus? I think Katrina (who has been running things) is out of town camping. Is anyone interested in a core or strength training challenge? Maybe we each pick something (planks, push ups, weight lifting, crunches, etc) that we want to do for the week?
I like that idea. Would we find our own baseline, and then strive to do more than that number each day?
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Well, I fell off the wagon hard this week. I had a mini meltdown after taking my final for income tax accounting. I am so ready for this summer semester to be over because it is triggering my emotional eating. However, on a positive note, I did get back on track, and the damage wasn’t too bad considering everything I ate.
Super Summer Slimdown
Name: Michelle
Age: 31
Height: 5’2"
Highest Weight: 328.6
Start Weight (June 16, 2018): 230.2
Goal Weight (August 31, 2018): 214
6/22- 6/29 focus: Step goal! Make a daily step goal (or if no step counter, another fitness goal.) How I did -
On top of not eating healthy, I didn’t exercise at all this week.
June 23 – 226.4
June 30 – 227.4
Weight -/+ this week: +1
Weight -/+ this challenge: -2.8
Total weight lost: 101.2
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@michelle-- we all slip up; the important thing is you got right back on track. I am much worse during the school year when I get stressed out over grading. Even with 7 years of working on the work/life balance, it's still a personal struggle.
@moodybear--yeah, I think that makes the most sense since we are all at different fitness levels.
@jogetsgains --I like that idea. We can time ourselves on the initial high plank and work throughout the week to increase the length we can hold it. If anyone isn't capable of doing a high plank, he/she could do a counter-top or wall plank. Ditto for anyone in better shape who wants to do regular planks.
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
6/30- 7/6 challenge focus
Increase plank time--how I did:
6/30= X seconds; 7/1= X seconds; 7/2= X seconds; 7/3= X seconds; 7/4= X seconds; 7/5= X seconds; 7/6= X seconds
June 8- 197.8
June 15-200.2
June 22- 198.2
June 29- 196.4
July 6-
July 13-
July 20-
July 27-
Weight -/+ this week: -1.8
Weight -/+ this challenge: -5.2
Total weight lost: 50.61 -
moodybear2003 wrote: »skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »
Any thoughts about next week's challenge focus? I think Katrina (who has been running things) is out of town camping. Is anyone interested in a core or strength training challenge? Maybe we each pick something (planks, push ups, weight lifting, crunches, etc) that we want to do for the week?
I like that idea. Would we find our own baseline, and then strive to do more than that number each day?
Yes! On july 1 we see how many seconds we can hold a plank. The first of each week we time it again and see how many seconds we have improved 😃.0 -
I have to admit, I've never done a plank! I think I'll have to try the modified version2
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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
6/30- 7/6 challenge focus
Increase plank time--how I did:
6/30= 40 seconds; 7/1= X seconds; 7/2= X seconds; 7/3= X seconds; 7/4= X seconds; 7/5= X seconds; 7/6= X seconds
June 8- 197.8
June 15-200.2
June 22- 198.2
June 29- 196.4
July 6-
July 13-
July 20-
July 27-
Weight -/+ this week: -1.8
Weight -/+ this challenge: -5.2
Total weight lost: 50.60 -
Hi all ... sorry I went MIA for the challenge but got family visiting and now need to travel; will rejoin in a couple weeks.
Sharing a photo from this morning ... someone is not following a diet .... my doggie enjoying his puppyccino
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happygirlxxx wrote: »Hi all ... sorry I went MIA for the challenge but got family visiting and now need to travel; will rejoin in a couple weeks.
Sharing a photo from this morning ... someone is not following a diet .... my doggie enjoying his puppyccino
My dog won't touch them! I think I'd have to bury a stinky salmon treat inside for her to even attempt to lick.0 -
DebCountsAll wrote: »My dog won't touch them! I think I'd have to bury a stinky salmon treat inside for her to even attempt to lick.
Lol this was his 1st time and he was in heaven ... everyone was looking at us because his whole head had whipping cream0 -
Monday- check in: things are going okay? I question it because I’m getting to where I don’t feel many changes but I have to remember it’s for the long term.
I log EVERYTHING. Yes it’s a bit of a challenge when I have to guess some things but even if I know I’m going over, I log it. I appreciate (and the A-type in me kinda loves!) the accountability.
I want to be understanding about my exercise. I’m trying to increase my weight reps, trying to at least DO some high intensity. I’m worried I won’t see the results I want but I have to remember to take my time. Lasting results are slow growing0
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