Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

I am hoping more people join this thread and post regularly. I was a part of it years ago when Robin started it. It was filled with some amazing people and great advice!

Ah triggers. They do suck. It sucks when I cant get food out of my mind. Food addiction for me I haven't done as well with my eating this last week or so and it's bugging me. I haven't gained but haven't lost this week. Well, tom is a new day. I need more friends preferably with open diaries. Someone hit me up??

Went to rosarito mex! It was weirdly chilly though 🤦‍♀️

What's Rosita Mex?

Tuesday goal - I'm going to make a daily goal to track before I eat. I can do that for today!

@trinati2001 -- I am doing 14:10 IF--usually eat between noon and 10 PM. I just have coffee in the morning (it's a bit of a cheat because I use sugar free creamer in it), and my lunch break at work is noon. It's just me and the hubs, and he works a weird schedule, so it's usually not an issue. He goes to bed about 7 pm, so we usually eat dinner around 5 pm. Then, if I'm still hungry and have available calories I snack, cutting myself off about 9 or 10 PM.

@JNettie73 -- I have been active in this thread and the previous iteration since 2011. I remember you!! Love your list of NSVs!! I need to start focusing on some of those goals, and you've inspired me to make a list. Susan and I are friends on Facebook, and she's doing well. I think the other person you are remembering is Laurie. We are also friends on Facebook, and she's also doing great. The 3 of us met up in NYC several years ago for the Tunnel to Towers 5k, and both of them have come to Chicago where we've met up. Susan came for a work conference once, and we spent some time together sightseeing. Laurie came one spring so we could run the Shamrock Shuffle.

@aimeemarie150 -- you hit the nail on the head! The main reason I don't post in the thread is that I tend to log on my phone. Since covid, I've had to spend so much time on my laptop that I try to limit it in the evenings. I can't wait until I no longer have to Zoom with students all day!!!

@bapcarrier -- Hi! So good to see you back as well! I will post a picture of Gunner's DNA results--totally forgot to do that.

Hi everyone! I tried to start posting again in March, and then I kept checking and there were no new posts for a while, so I kind of gave up. Tonight, I decided to check and was so excited to see all of the activity from old and new members. I am guilty of forgetting to check in, but I'm going to try to do better.

This week has been pretty crappy food-wise and sticking with my 14:10 intermittent fasting goal. My school really dropped the ball doing anything for Teacher Appreciation Week, so my colleagues have tried to compensate by bringing in a bunch of not so healthy treats. I've had so much sugar this week--ugh! I feel sluggish and bloated as a result which I guess is a good sign that my body isn't used to so many sweets.

We just have a few more weeks of school (last day is June 1st), so I'm really looking forward to an end to this nightmare of a year. I know it's been tough on everyone--teachers, students, and parents alike--and I feel like we are all just so ready for it to be over.

My immediate goal is to get back to consistent 14:10 IF. All of the donuts and scones and cookies were so tempting to enjoy with my morning coffee. This next week, I will be more disciplined about avoiding that trap.

Longer term, I really need to get back into an exercise routine. I walk Gunner everyday, but I haven't been running at all since the gym shut down last March--I've gotten in a few sporadic runs here and there, but not on any regular basis. I'm going to try to get back into a regular running schedule outside now that the weather will allow it. If that doesn't stick, I may rejoin the gym since I'm fully vaccinated.

My weight has continued to fluctuate between 197-199--I will start tracking here weekly again.

Some goals for this week:
1. No morning snacking--wait until noon to eat!!
2. Drink more water!!! I've been really bad about this lately.
3. Go for a run this weekend.

Karen
SW = 247 (March 2011)
Weight on 1/1/2021 = 207.4
GW: 185 (my previous low)

5/7/21 = 198.4

@trinati2001 - Triggers are the worst for me. One of my triggers is stress which leads to comfort eating and over indulging. It has been a pretty stressful week. I am proud of myself that I didn't fall into my old habits. Though I have to admit I may have sampled some of my daughter's candy from the Easter bunny. I only took 2 robin eggs and that was enough to hit the spot. I didn't log them because I don't know what the caloric value of them would be.

@Sandytoes71 I have an open diary but I don't bother completing my food log each night. Feel free to add me.
I was having a hungry day the other day too. No matter how much I ate I was not satisfied.

@skinnyjeanzbound Yes, Laurie!!! I am so glad to hear you still keep in contact with them and that they are doing well. I saw earlier in the week that Susan came back on MFP. I remember when you ladies were going to the Tunnels to Towers race. I was going to meet up too but, if I am not mistaken, that was right around the time I found out I was pregnant and backed out. Please say hi to them for me. I commented on Susan's stuff but didn't hear back.

Friday Fitness: I didn't get a chance to get my bike in today. My mom and brother came over tonight for a birthday/ Mother's Day celebration. I did a lot of cleaning and cooking today. Tomorrow is my husband's birthday. We are meeting up with his mom, her boyfriend and his aunt in the evening for dinner and to celebrate. I am not sure what my husband has planned for Sunday. I think we may go hiking. I've hit 10K steps today and the past 2 days on Fitbit. It feels really good on days that I keep moving.

Starting weight: 270 March 2021

May Start Weight: 248.6
May Goal Weight: 239/240
Ultimate Goal Weight: TBD

I weigh in on Sundays.

May 2: 248.6
May 9: 246.2
May 16:
May 23:
May 29:
May 30:


I had some events this week that brought stress. I am proud of myself for not binge eating, my go to when I am stressed. I wasn't able to get my exercise routine in the past two days but I did get my steps in. I am not sure what my husband and daughter have planned for me today but I think we are going hiking.

I hope everyone has a Happy Mother's Day!

@skinnyjeanzbound

Hi Karen,

I just recently finished PT a few months ago for a frozen shoulder! I had no idea what that even was until the orthopedic doctor diagnosed it and sent me to PT. What fun that was!

I think one of the things I don’t like about exercise is that it is hard lol, it’s work to me. I am weak and not athletically inclined so am not really good at any of it. I have little endurance and honestly the cardio stuff bores me to tears. I can tolerate the rowing machine long enough to warm up but at least the weights are a little more interesting. I know I will progress if I stick with it but man I struggle to want to go do it.

With eating, what’s helped me the most is pre-logging food to see how my day shapes up and then tweak where I need to. I also mentally view my calorie goal as money to spend for the day and I am super frugal lol so I always look for ways to maximize what I get for the calorie “spend”

I also learned that when I eat less than ideal foods, I tend to have a harder time managing my food intake. I am just not good at the “eat everything in moderation” method. I find it easier to not have any cookies than try to only eat 1 serving.

@lmf1012 -- Thanks, Joni--I already have a lot of the same habits like pre-logging, but then someone brings homemade brownies, and I give in. When I'm doing well, I eat the brownie and then go for a run or hit the gym to earn back those calories. However, I've had a hard time getting back into a workout routine, in part because this school year is just so mentally exhausting. I know I will feel better and have more energy if I workout, but I have so many extra meetings and planning for hybrid learning takes additional time. On the days when I don't have anything school-related after school, I just want to relax and do nothing. We only have a few weeks left, so I'm just trying to get to June 1st! And YES, I also think of my calories as cash in a bank account!! That's so funny that you do the same.

Regarding exercise, I also loved lifting, but I had to stop completely with the first shoulder injury. I had just started trying to do some light weights again, and the second shoulder froze. After rehabbing that one, my range and strength in both shoulders was quite limited; I couldn't do squats or deadlifts at all, and I was so weak with all of the other lifts that it was quite discouraging. Fortunately, I also enjoy running, so that has been my go-to exercise, but I've fallen out of a routine. Now that the weather is warming up, I hope to be more consistent. I don't like any sort of exercise classes--honestly, I prefer to work out solo, so running is great for me. I had zero endurance for running when I started. I used the couch to 5k program which really helped motivate me to improve a little at a time. Have you looked into any workout apps? I know a lot of people who rave about the Peleton app--maybe something like that would help?

@trinati2001 --Hi!! I actually emailed the screenshot to myself and saved it as a photo. Then, from my laptop, I just clicked on the "insert an image" icon in the toolbar above the message box and chose the file.

AFM--I didn't wait until noon to eat today; however, I only ate the granola bar I had brought as part of my lunch and didn't snack on any of the goodies a colleague brought in for someone's birthday. I've been better with water, but still not stellar. The hard part is that we rally aren't supposed to eat or drink in our classrooms when students are present, so I just leave my water bottle in my office. I drink coffee in the morning during my planning period, so I don't even think about water until my lunch period. I did drink more of it today than usual, but still not enough. I used to drink whatever was left in the bottle on the car ride home, so I think I will start doing that again.

Some goals for this week:
1. No morning snacking--wait until noon to eat!!
2. Drink more water!!! I've been really bad about this lately.

Karen
51 years old
5'7"
SW = 247 (March 2011)
Weight on 1/1/2021 = 207.4
GW: 185 (my previous low)

5/7/21 = 198.4
5/14/21 =
5/21/21 =
5/28/21 =

Monday check in:
We had a good but busy weekend. My mom and brother came over Friday to celebrate my husband's birthday and Mother's Day. Saturday my daughter and I did a special birthday breakfast for him and then met his family at a restaurant. We had cake after at his aunt's house. Sunday we went hiking. When we came home my daughter and I did "spa day" where we painted each other's nails - well she spilled nailpolish everywhere and I ended up cleaning and painting my own nails. My hubby made my favorites for dinner. That evening I had my weekly zoom call with my cousins. Since the pandemic we have been doing zoom calls so we can stay in touch. I was over my caloric goal on Friday but did well the rest of the weekend.

Tuesday goals:
1) To make an appointment to have blood work done and a follow up with my doctor. I keep putting it off and I am not sure why. I really should have done this last month.
2) To make sure I am drinking my water. I have been slacking lately.

@skinnyjeanzbound Sorry to hear your dog is not able to do short walks. It's so hard when our furbabies become older. Congrats on the new house. That is exciting. I love that you have access to a pool.

@lmf1012 I love your honesty about exercise being hard and boring. Are there any activities that you do like such as hiking, biking, dancing? If so maybe you can find a way to incorporate those things into your routine.

@trinati2001 I find it so much easier to reply using my laptop opposed to my phone. Thank you. I am proud that I was able to stop after two rather than eating handfuls. They are just so dang tasty. Though part of my motivation is getting my diabetes in check before it progresses and I am faced with more issues. I'm not so sure if it wasn't for that hanging over me I would have as much willpower. LOL I love that your husband remembered a MFP recipe and made that for you. I also love, and slightly envious, that you went cherry picking. Cherries are a favorite in my house. Last year I found a cherry bush in a local nursery and planted that in my yard. It flowered up this spring though I am not sure how long I have to wait until we start seeing fruit. 2 years ago I planted a dwarf peach tree in memory of my dad. I had initially wanted to plant a dwarf cherry but I could not find one. I think this year or next is the year we should start getting peaches. I cannot wait!

Friday Fitness: My routine is the same. I do my bike for an hour. Depending on my mood and energy level I use light weights and do upperbody exercises while biking. Also depending on my mood and energy level I do intervals where I increase and decrease my speed. Other days I just do a leisurely pedal.

Saturday Success: I noticed this week that I can officially touch my elbows in front of my body. As a large chested woman, I am extremely excited about this NSV. I've also noticed that I can clasp my hands behind my back. Again, this also excites me. It's the little things in life.

Sunday Share: Moving towards a whole food plant based low fat diet my choices are limited especially in resturants. We had a confirmation to attend yesterday for my cousin's son at a resturant. The menu was prefixed, served family style, and there wasn't much I could eat. I do not like being the center of attention and didn't want to make a fuss so I just went with it. I ate the salad however it was drenched in dressing. Oils have a negative effect on my glucose levels. The other thing I "could" eat was the pizza. I have not made the full transformation to plant based and will eat cheese on occasion. I had 2 slices, as they were small, and gave my husband the crust area. When we got home I made sure to get my activity level up as it helps to control my glucose. This morning when I tested I was pleasantly surprised that my fasting numbers were elevated but were not as high as I anticipated. I've been working so hard to get my diabetes under control. I am really proud of myself.

I hope everyone is doing well on their journey!

Monday Check In

Had a fairly standard week of sitting in front of the computer working all day M-F. Didn’t walk Monday to Wednesday due to weather but significantly increased my steps since then. (Of course the thunderstorms are back for the week ahead grrrr).

Did get away for the weekend at my friend’s ranch. It was very relaxing to get out of the “city” and enjoy some nature. Went on a 5k hike on Saturday and ran into a rattlesnake!! That was a first for me!

How was everyone’s last week?

Wednesday Wish: I wish that my blood work goes well tomorrow and I am pleasantly surprised with the results.

@skinnyjeanzbound it is fun to see live music! There is an outdoor venue here called the Truck Yard where they have local bands/singers with food trucks and a bar that is a lot of fun to go to.

@JNettie73 crossing my fingers for you on the bloodwork!

Thursday Truth:

Hmmm I ate over my self imposed allowance of dark chocolate last night but stayed within my calories for the day.

Joni, 48, 5'4”
SW = 166 (March 30, 2021
GW: 115-125

5/7/21 = 153.4
5/14/21 = 151.6
5/21/21 =
5/28/21 =