Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Hi everyone. Newbie here. Finally deciding to get my weight back in control. I have a hundred pounds ahead of me. Ughhhhh...

Name: Diane
Age: 57
Height: 5’7"
Highest Weight: 264
Start Weight (Jan 1 2019): 253.3


May 10 - 245.9
May 17 - 245.1
May 31 - 249.5
June 7 - 249
June 14 - 247.0
July 12 - 248.0
Aug 2 - 253.0
Aug 10 - 252.2



Weekly weigh in. Goal is to get to 240 and soon!

Hi folks 🙋. I'm new to this group. I'll give a little history: Several years ago I was at my highest weight of 343. I had a hard time with stairs and pains in my hips, back, knees, heartburn everyday, and very low self esteem. I started dieting and walking, then jogging. Got down to 192 and felt GREAT! Then an emotional rollercoaster hit and I lost all motivation and fell back into the bad habits. Well, next April I will be 50. I don't want to be this heavy when I hit that milestone. I hope to be below 200 by then, with a goal weight of 165. So, here I am.

Starting weight - 313.3 on 7/23/19
Current weight - 300.7

Water challenge: drinking 96oz+ daily.

I’ve lost 92 lbs so far, but still have quite a bit to go. Please feel free to add me, I’m always looking for more support! Best of luck to all of you on your journey! 🙂

@dustyspal -- Welcome to the thread! I'm turning 50 in about 6 weeks. My ultimate goal weight is somewhere around 165 as well. I made it as low as 183 a few years ago and maintained that weight for a couple of years, but a shoulder injury followed by a terrible case of bronchitis (that lasted about 10 weeks!) derailed my exercise routine and I gained back about 20 lbs. Now I'm slowly (glacially) working my way back down.

@NurseKALM -- Welcome to the thread! I had a really hard time sharing my weight when I first joined this community. However, this is a safe place where you will find non-judgmental support.

@JessT1299 --Wow--92 lbs. is a great accomplishment!

@patticakeketo -- Welcome! This group is a great place to find support and encouragement to keep going when you feel like quitting. I've been posting in this thread for years, and the accountability has helped me when I'm feeling defeated by an injury or plateau. Are you doing keto? I do much better when I limit carbs and increase my protein, and I've been toying with the idea of going full keto. Just curious how you like it and if you use any particular program, app, or website.

AFM-- My last weekend before school starts on Friday was pretty productive. Yesterday, I vacuumed out the interior of my car and shampooed the floor mats. Afterwards I mowed my lawn. Today, I cleaned out my linen closet and went to the gym. Plenty of water both days. I was slightly over my calorie allowance yesterday, but at least I met my protein goal. Today, I'm still 26 grams away from my goal, but I still have almost 300 calories to play with, so I'm going to try to make it.

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 = 195

Water Challenge Goal:
80+ oz. each day
10/31 days (as of 8/11)

Protein at 100+ grams:
Sat 8/10 = 102
Sun 8/11 =
Mon 8/12 =
Tues 8/13 =
Wed 8/14 =
Thurs 8/15 =
Fri 8/16 =

@cyndy-- I've also been struggling to stay on track. I get really motivated for a couple of days, and then a social event pops up and I use it as an excuse not to keep to my goals. We just have to keep at it--we can do this!!

AFM-- So I know I just went to Iceland for my big 50th birthday celebration, but my sister really wants to go to Ohana Festival in CA at the end of September. I finally let her twist my arm, and we just booked our flights and VRBO today. We will be there Sept 28-30--the 30th is my actual birthday, so I guess I'm just going to keep celebrating. I'm pretty excited and am going to use this as a motivator. It's just over 6 weeks away, so if I can lose a pound a week, I will just be in the 180s for the trip.

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 = 195

Water Challenge Goal:
80+ oz. each day
11/31 days (as of 8/13)

Protein at 100+ grams:
Sat 8/10 = 102
Sun 8/11 = 100
Mon 8/12 = 86
Tues 8/13 = 88
Wed 8/14 =
Thurs 8/15 =
Fri 8/16 =

RaevsReality wrote: »

Serial starter checking in. I've seen this thread over the years but I'm not sure I ever posted in it. Was recently 'scared straight' by worrying high blood pressure symptoms, so am jumping right into a 180* lifestyle overhaul while I wait for my Dr. appt to come up.

Probably my most dramatic beginning on this journey, but I intend for this to be the last. At some point you run out of chances, and I'm gonna try and tempt fate any further lol

Name: Rae
Age: 38
Height: 5'4"
HW: 230 lbs
CW: 225 lbs
GW: 125-128 lbs

We're all behind you. Let's kick it!!

@RaevsReality You can do this!!!! Check in often!

@dustyspal -- Congats!! 15 lbs is awesome!!

@RaevsReality -- Welcome!! You've got this! One reason I originally started in 2011 was high cholesterol. I was in my early 40s and already on statins. I swear they made me gain weight, though I know research on that side effect is spotty. I had gained about 50 lbs and decided enough! I went off the meds and started MFP. Lost 60 lbs. My cholesterol is still borderline high, but even on the statins it never got below 200. The only think that ever got it down to the normal range was an extremely low carb diet, but I can't sustain that. After years of monitoring me (on and off meds) my PCP has finally conceded that my high cholesterol is hereditary. As long as I keep it in the low 200s, she doesn't harass me to go back on the drugs.

AFM -- Today was a very good day as far as food goes. I hit my protein goal and still have some calories to spare, and that was without any real exercise. Tomorrow is my last day off before school starts on Friday. Trying to begin the year with a positive attitude, so I'm not going to complain about going back to work. I may change my tune after Friday's inservice day. LOL

I know from experience if I really stick with my calorie goal of 1500 net, I will drop weight, so my vow is to make sure that I do that. If I want to indulge in a drink or lunch out with friends, I need to make it fit my calories for the day. Friday will be the first real test, as I know we will all go out for lunch and drinks after work. They usually provide breakfast, but it's often all danishes and bagels, so I will bring a hard boiled egg and greek yogurt in case there are no healthy options. That way I don't have to worry as much about where we go for lunch, and I can enjoy a guilt free vodka and soda.

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 = 195

Water Challenge Goal:
80+ oz. each day
12/31 days (as of 8/13)

Protein at 100+ grams:
Sat 8/10 = 102
Sun 8/11 = 100
Mon 8/12 = 86
Tues 8/13 = 91
Wed 8/14 = 103
Thurs 8/15 =
Fri 8/16 =

Losin2gether23_Nae wrote: »

Hey all, another new one here! I love seeing all support and encouragement here! I’ve been logging everyday for 19 days and it feels great... I’m here for the journey ahead and look forward to sharing more with everyone here!

Here is to a good day!



Name: Janae
Age: 33(9/6 bday!)
Height: 5’6
Highest Weight: 237
Current Weight: 229.6
Goal weight 135

7/28 237
8/3 232.8
8/7 231
8/15 229.6

Motivation : better overall health, something positive the family is doing together and I want to keep up with my VERY active 9 month old Jakobi! ❤️

Perfect reason to want to get healthier. Go for it.

Hello! My name is Judy. I'm 41. I weigh 308 and want to be 170. Long journey ahead but I know I can do it with God's help and I also hope to enjoy the journey, not just endure

@raindogmaa, and anyone else struggling with a sugar addiction - I recently started the "Seratonin Power diet" developed by a Harvard MD, which is specifically designed for people with sugar addiction. In my case, I got the unstoppable craving for sugar after starting a particular medication on which people gain an average of 40 lbs. I had gained 30 before I thought to look at the med's side effects. Anyway, the diet is fairly regimented as far as timing of certain foods, but it allows for plenty of carbs. That combination of carbs and timing is supposed to regulate the levels of seratonin in your brain which will allow you to resist the cravings better than just trying to resist on sheer willpower. I'm only a few days into it, but someone brought cake to work today and I haven't had a single bite. Several weeks ago, I'd have eaten half of it.
Best of luck everyone!

@dustyspal -- Great job keeping the binges to a minimum! We started school on Friday, be we aren't on a regular full-day schedule until the kids return this Wed. Even so, the structure is already helping with my ability to stay under my calorie goal. I tend to obsess about my nutrition intake when I have too much time to think about food. Staying busy really helps me to only eat when my body is truly hungry for food vs. out of boredom.

@ljbutler1000 -- thanks for the tip! I don't specifically crave sugar, but if I start the day with sugary carbs, I tend to eat more of them throughout my day. I will definitely look into the nutrition plan you mentioned.

@cyndy-- chocolate is my downfall! I try to keep some dark chocolate squares handy for when I want sweets--they really help! Great job avoiding that wine! I feel like I'm lucky that I can't drink wine (they trigger migraines for me) because that seems to be what adds a lot of empty calories to people's diets. Fortunately, I also don't particularly love beer, and I'm not prone to mixing cocktails at home, so that keeps me from drinking my calories on the reg. On the flip side, I do love my skinny mocha frapps! I've been a good girl and at my last two Starbucks visits, ordered zero calorie unsweetened passion iced tea instead--like you said baby steps!

@JudyKenova4 -- Welcome Judy!! I would also like to reach 170--the lowest I've ever gotten since starting MFP in 2011 is 183, but I know I can get back there and beyond!! Come back often for motivation and support.

AFM--I've been doing okay with nutrition. Friday, I brought healthy snacks to school and paid attention to calories when we were out to lunch. I thought I did a great job working in a couple of cocktails--I was under when I closed out my diary for the night. Then, on Saturday morning, I noticed I had accidentally logged an egg white rather than a full egg for Friday's breakfast. I corrected the error which put my slightly over for Friday, but I'm still counting it as a win for my mindfulness in making choices rather than just throwing all restrictions out the window just because of dining out for a meal. The rest of the weekend was okay--not the best choices, but under calories.

Water challenge is going well--I forgot to keep track on Saturday, so I'm not giving myself credit even though I probably drank 80 oz.

I was a little bit disappointed that I wasn't down on the scale at all on Saturday--hoping to see 194 again this week.

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 = 195
8/17/19 = 195
8/24/19 =
8/31/19 =

Water Challenge Goal:
80+ oz. each day
16/31 days (as of 8/19)

Protein at 100+ grams:
Sat 8/17 = 95
Sun 8/18 = 71
Mon 8/19 = 98
Tues 8/20 =
Wed 8/21 =
Thurs 8/22 =
Fri 8/16 = 72

Welcome to the group Karina! Glad you added me too... seems like we are both here for the long haul and I’d love to keep each other motivated!

Thank you for the welcomes from the others as well.. feel free to add me as I do post daily and would love to stay connected!

My hard work is paying off and it feels really good.. I’ve increased exercise the past week and saw a 2lb loss today ! Woohoo...I’m even making “proper”choices when eating away from home!

Now I will admit.... BLUE MOONS are the devil for me right now.. I count each one but it’s so hard to stop after 1-2 because it’s freaking hot and they are just so darn refreshing! Anyway.. I will win this BLUE MOON battle!

Name: Janae
Age: 33(9/6 bday!)
Height: 5’6
Highest Weight: 237
Current Weight: 228.4
Goal weight 135

7/28 237
8/3 232.8
8/7 231
8/15 229.6
8/21 228.4

Motivation : better overall health, something positive the family is doing together and I want to keep up with my VERY active 9 month old Jakobi! ❤️

JudyKenova4 wrote: »

Hello! My name is Judy. I'm 41. I weigh 308 and want to be 170. Long journey ahead but I know I can do it with God's help and I also hope to enjoy the journey, not just endure

Hello Judy - welcome. Great attitude to enjoy the journey and not endure it. I wish you great success.