Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Just a quick check-in to log my protein. Yesterday and today weren't so great, but I was under my calorie goal, so there's that. Heading to New Glarus for the weekend. I will do my best to make good choices and log, though I'm sure much of it will be estimates.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 =
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Protein at 100+ grams:
Fri 7/19 = 91
Sat 7/20 = 75
Sun 7/21 = 94
Mon 7/22 = 99
Tues 7/23 = 93
Wed 7/24 = 80
Thurs 7/25 = 810 -
Hi there! I'm Jeanna. I have 150+ to lose. I'm 47 and 5ft 5in. Been on MGP for close to 2 weeks. And it's working! I take medication that really really slows my ability to lose weight but that's not going to stop me.
Feel free to friend me!
Highest weight about 4 yrs ago - 389
Current wait - 3121 -
Hi There, my name is Jillian and I have 100+lbs to lose. I started back in May and have had lots of ups and downs but I've lost 14lbs so far. When I first started my goal was to lose 1lb per week, which I'm on track for thankfully, but like everyone I would like to see bigger results quicker. TGIF to everyone!
SW 341.6
CW 3272 -
Hi there, My name is Jodi and I have over a 100.pounds to lose. I had lost about fifty pounds 14 months ago and was doing awesome, then I slowly fell off the wagon completely. I was feeling like I was in a rut and totally annoyed with myself. So I did some hard soul searching this week and remembered what I had done to be successful before....one was to join MFP and read these conversations...and participate in them! I also had eliminated most sugar from my eating. So here I am! Day two! But recommitted to losing weight and being accountable. Thanks!1
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Good Morning! I'd like to introduce myself and ask a little guidance. I have over 100lbs to lose and am looking for a small accountability group to help me along the way. I've used most of the weight loss diets out there and have had the most luck with a modified version of keto. I go to the gym to keep my emotional health steady (love those endorphins!) and try to control binge tendencies.
If any of you know of or belong to a small accountability group that has some room for one more, please let me know. If I know anything at all, it is that I cannot do this without some outside support.2 -
@amandajoyb
@JJKM73
@EvansMomNL
@jeannalyn1227
@gjet3168
@missbehave_1
Welcome to all the new people!
For me this thread is a place to share both ups and downs with a group of people that ‘get it’.
MFP has so many different groups of people at so many different fitness levels that just don’t understand how someone can be 100# plus or more pounds overweight and what that even means in terms of navigating both social and physical barriers.
Many posts don’t get responses but be assured there are many lurkers here that follow the battle of the bulge we wage war against!
Mostly it’s a place to document our victories and losses(the good kind) both big and tiny.
For those who don’t already follow The_Movie_Chair, you might check out her blog.
You want to start with her very beginning set of posts because the whole journey is built on the foundation she sets there. It’s a good rabbit hole to go down😁
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@amandajoyb
@JJKM73
@EvansMomNL
@jeannalyn1227
@gjet3168
@missbehave_1
Welcome to all the new people!
For me this thread is a place to share both ups and downs with a group of people that ‘get it’.
MFP has so many different groups of people at so many different fitness levels that just don’t understand how someone can be 100# plus or more pounds overweight and what that even means in terms of navigating both social and physical barriers.
Many posts don’t get responses but be assured there are many lurkers here that follow the battle of the bulge we wage war against!
Mostly it’s a place to document our victories and losses(the good kind) both big and tiny.
For those who don’t already follow The_Movie_Chair, you might check out her blog.
You want to start with her very beginning set of posts because the whole journey is built on the foundation she sets there. It’s a good rabbit hole to go down😁
Thank you! I'm looking forward to this journey with folks that understand.0 -
Wow, I go away for the weekend and the thread blows up with newlings!
@amandajoyb --This is my accountability group. I find coming here often and reporting in my successes and slips helps me stay honest with myself.
@JJKM73 --I also want to cut out most sugar--at least processed sugar--and had set a protein goal to help me sub in more protein. I failed at that goal spectacularly this past weekend while on vacation, but I'm ready to get right back to it this week.
@EvansMomNL --looks like you are off to a great start!
@jeannalyn1227 --Yes, this thread is great because we all can relate.
Welcome to all of you!! It's exciting to have some new blood in the mix. If you want to make it easier to find your way back here, make sure you add the thread to your favorites by clicking on the little star right above the search icon and page numbers for this page.
We used to set up monthly challenges (sometimes fitness. sometimes nutrition) that members would modify to fit their personal needs. If folks are interested we could come up with something for August.
AFM-- Well, let me just say that Wisconsin is NOT the vacation destination for healthy eating. LOL! I ate a lot of foods I normally avoid--beer, fried cheese, pizza, ice cream, etc. I didn't even bother trying to log it all, but I'm going forward under two assumptions: 1) I was over my calorie allowance, and 2) I didn't meet my protein goal. Starting with a clean slate this week and I will add in some extra exercise to make up for any overage on the weekend. On the plus side, we did quite a bit of walking, especially Saturday with was the day I ate/drank the most.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 = 194
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Protein at 100+ grams:
Mon 7/29 =
Tues 7/30 =
Wed 7/31 =
Thurs 8/1 =
Fri 8/2 =
Sat 8/3 =
Sun 8/4 =0 -
raindogmaa wrote: »
The weird thing was, the scale at the house I'm sitting said 187 this morning. I went home to check on Kitten and my scale said 181.3. I stepped on it numerous times. I can't trust it. It's a trick... a good trick. So I'll see what my home scale says tomorrow. Don't get me wrong... I would be THRILLED if my scale was correct... but we've all been on that rollercoaster and I just can't trust it... especially after all the wrong food I consumed.
Coming out of lurkdom to ask which scale was right lol. The curiosity is getting to me! 😉2 -
Thank you for the welcome @Teerai and @skinnyjeanzbound
My plan for the next few days is to start small, like really small. Water. I have been on a caffeine high for the last few months (coffee/diet coke) and figure I should get some good sleep sometime soon. Today I'll start alternating coffee/water and just avoid the diet coke. I hope I don't fall asleep at my desk...
Have a great Monday All!
Amanda1 -
HazelMayes wrote: »raindogmaa wrote: »
The weird thing was, the scale at the house I'm sitting said 187 this morning. I went home to check on Kitten and my scale said 181.3. I stepped on it numerous times. I can't trust it. It's a trick... a good trick. So I'll see what my home scale says tomorrow. Don't get me wrong... I would be THRILLED if my scale was correct... but we've all been on that rollercoaster and I just can't trust it... especially after all the wrong food I consumed.
Coming out of lurkdom to ask which scale was right lol. The curiosity is getting to me! 😉
Ha ha! unfortunately it was the 187 scale! I am currently off the rails, trying to get my mojo back. What a difference a day makes! Both ways!
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raindogmaa wrote: »Ha ha! unfortunately it was the 187 scale! I am currently off the rails, trying to get my mojo back. What a difference a day makes! Both ways!
Aw, man, I was really hoping it was the lower scale
I had a scale that was showing me lower numbers than expected and it turned out the kids had cracked one of the feet and it couldn’t read properly anymore. Talk about disappointing lol. I keep my scale in the cupboard now 😉 0 -
@cyndy-- I'm also struggling to get back on track. We brought fudge, beer, and brats home from our weekend trip to Wisconsin, so today wasn't stellar.
@HazelMayes -- Haha--I was also wondering and hoping for the lower number for cyndy.
@amanda-- I tend to drink a lot of water, so I don't really keep track. However, I tend to drink even more when I'm paying attention. Why don't we make water consumption an August challenge? Everyone who wants to participate can choose a water goal in ounces or cups per day, and we can track our progress here in the thread.
AFM-- Ugh, so as I mentioned to cyndy, I didn't have a great day. Tomorrow will be better. On the plus side the scale was only up a few pounds after my high sodium, alcohol laden weekend, so I'm hopeful that will be gone by the time I weigh in on Saturday.
****CHALLENGE ALERT!!****
We used to do challenges each month within the thread to help keep us motivated and accountable. For August, we will do a water challenge, so start thinking about what you want as your daily goal.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 = 194
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Protein at 100+ grams:
Mon 7/29 = 75
Tues 7/30 =
Wed 7/31 =
Thurs 8/1 =
Fri 8/2 =
Sat 8/3 =
Sun 8/4 =1 -
Thank you @skinnyjeanzbound. I met my goal of cutting my coffee intake in half and no diet coke today! Baby steps are the way to go for me...
Quick question for you, do you have your stats saved as an automatic signature? I'd love to know how, I'm still a bit of a newbie here on the discussion boards.
Name: Amanda
Age: 45
Height: 5’9"
Highest Weight: 311
Current Weight: 281
7/27/19 = 281
8/3/19=
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amandajoyb wrote: »Thank you @skinnyjeanzbound. I met my goal of cutting my coffee intake in half and no diet coke today! Baby steps are the way to go for me...
Quick question for you, do you have your stats saved as an automatic signature? I'd love to know how, I'm still a bit of a newbie here on the discussion boards.
Name: Amanda
Age: 45
Height: 5’9"
Highest Weight: 311
Current Weight: 281
7/27/19 = 281
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
No, I just copy and paste it every time I post. If there's a way to save a signature, I haven't found it, and I've been on MFP for 8 years. LOL!
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@skinnyjeanzbound
****CHALLENGE ALERT!!****
We used to do challenges each month within the thread to help keep us motivated and accountable. For August, we will do a water challenge, so start thinking about what you want as your daily
I am soooo In for the water challenge. I posted in struggles the other day about intake.
I was looking at the Cirkul water bottle that allows you to add flavors. I’d use the essence of fruits flavors to avoid add artificial sweeteners. Just not sure if it’s worth the $$. I used to be a HUGE soda drinker, like 8+ a day. Now I am down to Maybe 4 a week.. I do love sparkling waters with no sweetners. So I have replaced with those.
What counts as water? Just water?
Also does anyone know the calculations to see how much we should be drinking a day per our weight?
Thanks!
Name: Jeanna
Age: 47
Height: 5’5
Highest Weight: 389
Current Weight: 312
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For water, my goal is to hit a minimum of 50 ounces because that’s the point where I typically have very pale pee and that’s what the doc said to aim for And I have been diagnosed with water intoxication more than once in the past because I like water and tend to overdo it 🤦♀️. So I tend to make myself be more cautious with water and not drink to my heart’s content because I can happily down a gallon at a meal 🤷♀️
I like lemon or lime in my water and ice. I also have some powdered packets I add when I am low on potassium—they are marketed as an energy boost supplement because of some vitamins and caffeine from green tea but I have them because of the electrolytes and because they are low carb. I count the water I add the packet to in my water count but the packet itself in a meal/snack category.
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Name: Tom
Age: 61
Height: 5’10"
Highest Weight: 435 lbs.
Current Weight: 279.7 lbs (8/1/19)
Living in the dessert makes it easy for me to drink a lot of water. I get between 16 -20 cups a day.1 -
@jeanna--As general rule, drinks with caffeine or alcohol cancel out the hydrating effects of the water in them, so they shouldn't count as water. However, I would think you can count the flavored sparkling water.
As far as how much you should drink, I've seen all kinds of formulas, but as @HazelMayes pointed out, optimal intake varies from person to person. I am fortunate to live in an area with really good tap water (Chicago water is the BEST!), so I grew up drinking a lot of water and still do. I easily drink the generic recommendation of 64 oz., but I've noticed that if I can increase that to 80-100 oz., it really helps me drop weight. It's just difficult to keep that level of intake consistent if I'm not paying attention and actively trying to drink that amount, so that will be my goal for August.
AFM-- I've done pretty good with nutrition the past few days. Tuesday and today I was very close to my protein goal. Yesterday was very low, but I was also low on my overall calorie intake. My sister and I went to see Beck, Cage the Elephant, and Spoon (which was an incredible concert!!) so I didn't really have a proper dinner.
I managed to get in 10 glasses of water yesterday and today.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 = 194
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Water Challenge Goal:
80+ oz. each day
1/31 days
Protein at 100+ grams:
Mon 7/29 = 75
Tues 7/30 = 99
Wed 7/31 = 65
Thurs 8/1 = 96
Fri 8/2 =
Sat 8/3 =
Sun 8/4 =0 -
Ok my August goal is also 80. I also think the sparkling water counts. They are unsweetened. I had no idea abou the caffeine canceling out. I’ve been counting tea. Oops!! Best make that change quick lol.
Thank you for all the info!
Name: Jeanna
Age: 47
Height: 5’5”
Highest weight: 389
Current weight: 312
Only 50oz yesterday
Water Challenge 80+ a day
0/31
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Getting my water in was fine yesterday but won’t happen today—I woke up vomiting. This is the fourth time in a month 😖. Either my immune system is completely shot or this is a side effect of a med I started right before this nausea-vomiting cycle began. I was supposed to see my doctor this morning about it but had to cancel because I was too weak to drive 😒. New appointment is on Monday
I’m still at the sipping point of liquid intake and have managed to keep about 16 ounces down so far. Maybe another 16 before bed but doubtful if it will be more than that1 -
@HazelMayes -- I hope you are feeling better soon and your doctor can help with a diagnosis and treatment when you go on Monday.
@jeanna-- I'm not sure that my phrasing of "cancels out" is entirely accurate, but since caffeine has a dehydrating effect, I've always not counted any drinks that contain it. To be fair, I'm sure it depends upon how strong you take your tea. In addition to water, my drink of choice is green iced tea. I brew a kettle with one tea bag and then add a lot of ice/water. I'm sure there's a lot more water than actual tea/caffeine, but I still don't count it.
AFM-- I had another decent food day--under my allowance and exceeded my protein goal for the first time in the two weeks I've been trying to hit 100 grams. Tomorrow will be harder because I'm going to a friend's dinner party, but I will try to make good choices.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 = 194
8/3/19=
8/10/19=
Water Challenge Goal:
80+ oz. each day
2/31 days
Protein at 100+ grams:
Mon 7/29 = 75
Tues 7/30 = 99
Wed 7/31 = 65
Thurs 8/1 = 96
Fri 8/2 = 102
Sat 8/3 =
Sun 8/4 =1 -
@skinnyjeanzbound
Thank you! I do sun tea with lemons - just Lipton. Maybe I’ll try the green tea.
Everyone -
I am thinking of making of making batches of cucumber agua Fresca and sandía agua fresca (watermelon). Each has a ton of water, 7 to 8 cups.
I can make with or without sugar or use a natural sweetener.
But I drink my tea unsweetened.
I am hoping I can count these as water.
Thanks a ton!
Jeanna
Also yesterday bad bad water day....0 -
Ooh! I'm totally down with a water challenge. I never drink enough water, especially during the week because I'm running from meeting to meeting with barely a break. I have a big cup with a straw in the lid that I'll fill up and start carrying around with me.
Haven't been able to get to the gym in several days, I miss it. Also makes it harder to stay within my daily calories. I'm managing to do it, but man it's nice to have the buffer there just in case...1 -
@MidModJenn -- I also need to hit the gym more often. It's so easy to skip it in the summer because I burn so many calories doing yard work and deep cleaning my house. However, it gets me out of the routine, and then on days when I'm not doing any of those activities, I end up going over my calorie allowance.
@jeanna-- I think you can count whatever you feel works to build good habits for you.
AFM-- As I predicted, I went way over my calories (but at least stayed under maintenance) at my friend's party yesterday. On the plus side, I drank 112 oz. of water. Today, I was slightly over calories, but I'm only going to manage 64 oz. of water (I'm working on the last 16 oz. right now).
Weight was still up a pound after the weekend in cheeseland, and this week I'm going to South Haven Tuesday through Thursday. I don't usually gain while there because we do so much walking and swimming, but I know my food and drink habits there will make it difficult to lose weight this week.
As much as it pains me to say so, I'm looking forward to the more regular schedule that the school year will bring, I do a lot less social eating and drinking when I have to go to work.
Name: Karen
Age: 49
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 247
Current Weight: 196 (7/6/19)
7/6/19 = 196
7/13/19 =196
7/20/19 = 194
7/27/19 = 194
8/3/19 = 195
8/10/19 =
Water Challenge Goal:
80+ oz. each day
3/31 days (as of 8/4)
Protein at 100+ grams:
Mon 7/29 = 75
Tues 7/30 = 99
Wed 7/31 = 65
Thurs 8/1 = 96
Fri 8/2 = 102
Sat 8/3 = 91
Sun 8/4 = 1041 -
My water goal is to hit a minimum of 50 ounces and I was at 64 today 🤗
I have a drs appointment in the morning so fingers crossed I went down at least half a pound because I’d really love to be in the 200s! I had lost 15 pounds at my last appointment and she didn’t notice 😒. I’d be at 26+ tomorrow if I lose at least half a pound at weigh in and while she’d still probably not notice, it’d make me feel good LOL0 -
Hi everyone - just back from vacation and yep, it's reflected on the scale. Even if I didn't have a scale I would know I gained a few pounds because I always feel it in my hands (carpal tunnel issues). Lots of water to flush it all out and get back on routine. Have a great week!1
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Good morning everyone.
Name: Tom
Age: 61
Height: 5’10"
Highest Weight: 435 lbs.
Current Weight: 275 lbs (8/5/19)
I think I am ready to get back to 250lbs. I will work harder for this now.2 -
Whooop! Yesterday was the first day this month I hit my water challenge. 89.6 oz.
I also had to make up a fake food to hit 1000 calories or it wouldn't let me close and log my diary. I'm coming off a week of migraines so my appetite just isn't there.
Jeanna1 -
Wow! Looks like we've got a good group and a water challenge going on. I am jumping in! So... I lost my streak of logging in to MFP. I was at 313 or something days. Went to see my family in Colorado and lost track, gained 2 lbs but had a marvelous time.
I am getting back on the path - (Mantra: Its a journey, not a race... Its a journey, not a race...)
Thank you @HazelMayes and @skinnyjeanzbound for hoping the scale was the lower number. What a wonderful support system you all are! Well, now I'm at 189!!! Yikes. Thanking God that I came back and got right back on the program.
Name: Cyndy
Age: 62
Height: 5’3"
Highest Weight: (Oct 15, 2004) 250
Re-Start Weight (Sept 1, 2018): 221
Goal Weight 140
Jan 22 191
Jan 28 189.5
Feb 4 190.0
Feb 13 190.2
Feb 18 187.4
Feb 25 187.3
Mar 19 185.8
Mar 25 188.2
Apr 5 188.1
May 25 184.17
Jun 5 184.8
Jun 19 186.95
Jun 29 186.36
Jul 02 187.8
Jul 16 188.7
July 22 187.0 (home scale said 181.3! - can't trust it or believe that. we'll see tomorrow.)
July 23 187 -- drat, home scale was wrong - changed the batteries
Aug 6 189 - Back from Colo celebrations
Week (+/-) = +1.0
Since Re-Start = 32
Since First start = 612
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