Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@nsk1951 the really strange thing here is I haven’t seen a bag of naval oranges in a while at the grocery store. We used to get them from Florida or California. I did see oranges from Spain. Individual though. I’ve been buying individual grapefruit, which I love, and eat like an orange.

I kind had an epiphany the last couple of days. I never realized how big and obese I actually am until recently. I’ve lost about 25 lbs. since March, and it hasn’t really made a big difference in my clothes size. The clothes I have are stretchy and still fit fine. They were tighter before, but sometimes I can’t tell. I think I’ve been kidding myself about my situation and size. I’ve been looking at weight charts, age, different statistics and it’s really opened up my eyes. No wonder I’m having health issues. Every time my doctor told me bad news, I was shocked. I shouldn’t have been. I’m not stupid, but I certainly ignored a lot of what she said.

I’m huge for my height and stature! I knew I had 100+lbs. to lose, but I never really saw myself for what I’ve become.
I’m feeling annoyed and embarrassed at what I’ve allowed to happen.

The good news is that I’ve changed my lifestyle. This is doable. I’ve already lowered my bp meds. Tomorrow I’ll find out my A1C level for diabetes. I just wish I’d started sooner.

@MovinNow part of my ability to ignore unpleasant things is that I put on my bathing suit, look at all the ripples, and cellulite on my legs, and head for the pool. Mind you, I try to discretely slip into the water when no one is looking. I feel like a water sprite when I’m gliding through the water. There is a water aerobics class that I’m not brave enough to join yet. Eventually, I will. Enjoy your swimming time!

@nsk1951 Uh oh! I think I’d better check about what medications grapefruit affect. I take a number of meds. On the good side of things I saw my doctor for a very. Brief visit today and both my A1C level and cholesterol are down since I started this diet and lifestyle change. She was happy with the results. I am thrilled 😄 . I don’t know if the blood sugar drop is just due to ozempic or due to my new and improved diet and exercise. I really don’t want to take ozempic for more than a few more months. The reason for this is that I’m so tired of every drug’s side affects that I just think I’ll feel like a new woman once I’m off all of them. I think ozempic is great , but it has it’s place for me.
Also, after having the most beautiful, relaxing 1hour swim yesterday morning , I vomited in the sink in the ladies change room. Thank goodness no one was there. Not sure why exactly, but I do think it’s something to do with the drugs. I hadn’t even eaten yet that day. I didn’t really feel sick either. TMI

By the by, local, delicious strawberries were $1.88 at Walmart. Yum!
Today, for the first time in my long, long life I experienced fire smoke and air pollution from the fires up north . The air outside was bad, and hard to breath. We came home and shut the windows. It’s blowing down from Ottawa.

That's right, @Melwillbehealthy ... I forgot about the berries ... strawberries have about 10 mg of Vitamin C per 1 large berry ... so if I have 7 big ones that will be as much vitamin C as in an orange. Blueberries have about 14 mg per cup ... I typically always have both those berries on hand to add to my cereal/porridge breakfast bowls or to eat as a small snack ... but I don't eat enough of those in one serving to equal a Naval orange's Vitamin C load. One Kiwi has almost as much as one orange so that is why I tend towards kiwi.

We are having the Canadian wildfire smoke here in Western New York as well. Toronto is about 75 miles away 'as the crow flies' over Lake Ontario. I don't know where the fires are in relation to us, but the smoke is coming south and traveling east ... so, there you are! I have asthma and also damaged lungs so I have had to keep myself indoors the past couple of days. Right now, the 6-story apartment building a block away is barely visible through the haze.

Ozempic ... good luck with that. I know someone who had good success getting their diabetes under control, and also lost about 50 pounds using something like that. Vomit with or without nausea was one of her side effects, but I don't know what she took. I do know she was on it for several months and the dosage escalated for a bit in the beginning while her body became accustomed to it. I'm not sure if she's using anything at all now.

@nsk1951 I am so sorry to hear this I can’t know what you’re feeling. I’ve been praying for you this week, and will continue to do so. Take good care of yourself. Don’t hesitate to get second opinions.
Sending lots of virtual hugs. I’m not expecting any response. Just breathe.

Sorry I have not been on here much. It's been a busy month.

My goals for June: (same as May)
- Weigh and log all my food
- Drink more water
- Take my vitamins daily (This one is finally starting to become habit.)
- Spend time outdoors

@nsk1951
I am so very sorry to hear about your results. Sending you love. Please know we are here for you if you ever need to talk.

I had some not so good eating days. I am now slightly less than 5 lbs from Onderland but considering I was 7lbs away before I take that as a win!

Where in NY are you? I am on Long Island.

@MovinNow
Great goals! It always amazes me when I measure out a proper portion and reflect on how much I had been eating. When we eat out I am always in awe of how much food we are served. In the past I used to demolish everything on my plate. Now I always bring home leftovers and get 1-2 more meals out of it.

@Melwillbehealthy
Tracking all my food helps me too. I find it helps me greatly with portion control and food choices.

25lbs is a lot to be proud of! I found that I, and others, didn't start noticing visible differences until I lost 30-40 lbs. That is something I always found frustrating and a bit unfair. If a smaller person lost the same amount of weight everyone would notice right away with a lot of "ohhhhs" and "You look fantastic. Great job.". But for someone of a larger size that same weight loss is not as noticeable. We worked really hard for those same results. So I just wanted to tell you that I am incredibly proud of you! You are doing an amazing job.

I can relate to what you said about being the size you are. I never felt like I was as large as I was. That is until I got sick and was in the hospital. For me that was my wake up call. It was either make changes and improve my life or continue the path I was going down which would lead to more problems and eventually death. I chose me.

Thinking back to before my father passed he made comments on my weight a few times. At the time it was hurtful. Now I realize it was coming from a place of love and concern. I wish my dad was here to see how far I've come. I know he would be proud of me. He was always my biggest cheerleader.

In the beginning of my journey I was working so hard on myself. I still am but at that time I did so in silence. I wanted to notice differences. I wanted others to notice too. Though I kept my journey private. Sadly, I've learned from experience the people in my life seem to speak to me in a way that is not the most supportive. The more I share about my journey the more negativity and judgement I face. That non-supportiveness then would weigh on me and I would become derailed. This time around I chose to keep my journey private outside of the MFP and Fitbit community. I only shared my journey with a handful of people in person. It wasn't until people started noticing that I started opening up about my journey.

Congratulations on your results! See, even more proof that you are doing an amazing job! I loved reading your post with your results. It put a huge smile on my face. I am so happy for you!

I am in eastern NY and we experienced the effects of the fire too. I was surprised being we are so far away from it. I kept saying to my husband if it is this bad for us here I cannot imagine what it must be like for the people who live closer to it all. My heart goes out to them.

Yay! Yes, I gained weight this last week, but it’s only about 1 1/2 lbs. which surprised me. 3 months ago, I would have gained more. I’m back to eating sensibly and more responsibly. It’s been raining off and on which really cleared the air of smoke. Sometimes I just love the rain☺️

@Melwillbehealthy Good on you for getting back with it. Success isnt that we don’t fall but that we keep getting back up! Every meal is a new chance.

I’m so envious of your Ireland trip, went there in my 20s with a women’s soccer team, it was so fun, and the people were delightful. Where will you be going?

I’m trying to convince DH to take a trip-I too have sat in front of a tv for the last three years during Covid. I’m afraid we’ll have to take a car triip this summer, as I’m still too large to fit in an airline seat. I should be ready to go by next summer, if I keep with goal of 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per week:
SW 279
CW 256
GW 160

Cheers,
Karen in Seattle

Just a quick pop in to share...

Sometimes I wish my progress was happening faster. Other times I walk past the mirror, get a glimpse of myself, stop and stare in awe. Today was one of those days. Here is my picture from my heaviest when I first started my journey compared with what I saw this morning in the mirror.

It doesn't matter how quickly it comes. What matters is we never stop trying.

@nsk1951
Thank you for updating us. I am sorry to hear the oncologist declined the referral. I hope you are able to find a team quickly.

Back from holidays. What happened to this thread? Every time I join one, it’s the kiss of death! JNettie73 you’re still here at least.