Imaninjadangit's Weight loss Spectacular!

Hey Robyn :)


Yes, a loss is a loss and just brings you closer to your goals! Even if it's a 0.2lb loss :) Congrats!


I'd really like to pick up biking as well. I haven't done that since I was a kid, but the roads around my house are quite dangerous. Lot of blind turns and whatnot.


I also really like your new profile picture too! You're looking fabulous, Robyn!! :)


Glad to see you're doing well! :)
 
AThanks Jen! I can't wait to get my muffin back! :)
Greg-- I just wrote on your journal. :p I wish it would get a little warmer. I would bike more. The weather is so all over the place. Bleh!
My profile pic is dorky, but I love it. Lol I just splurged and colored my hair.
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I love it! :) I also really like this cut. Talking about my hair is as girly as I get. One of the boys at work tried to paint my nails the other day. Haha. He repremanded me for messing the paint up, because I either horse around too much, or I clean things too much. I've never been into painted nails. My nails are short, because of violin. I also don't like putting all of the time into something like that. There are so many other things to do!

I had a weird work week. I didn't sleep right, and my eating was a bit off. As a result, I sat at 216-217 for the week. I did, however, hit 215 today. XD super happy with that. 16 lbs to go, and I'll be under 200! I can't wait!!

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Robyn, you look absolutely amazing! I love that hair style and color!! Stunning! =)


Woot! 215! That's the same weight I was when I made my first post! You'll be under 200 in no time now! :hurray: :hurray:Awesome!


You're doing so great, Robyn :))
 
AOh my GOSH.... So pretty!!!! I absolutely love your cut and color. I've been thinking about cutting my hair short again.... and now I really want to. LOL! And you are going to be under 200 before you know it. You're doing so great! :)
 
AThanks! :)
I'm sitting at 213 right now. I am frustrated that it isn't coming off faster, but at the same time, I realize that I have lost 10lbs in the last month. I'm not really focusing very well on my diet, nor am I exercising the way I should. I want to be 180 by June 8th, my birthday. That's 33lbs in 3 months. If I throw myself into it, I know I can do it. I would love to see 188 by May 1st. That will be my 1 year mark since starting my weight loss journey.
I still feel huge. I know I'm not skinny, but I also know that I'm not super big, like I was. I still feel that way, though. I was in a training class for work last week, where we were practicing physical managements. I was next to be picked up by a coworker and I freaked. I kept saying that I was huge, and didn't want her to hurt herself. She sighed at me and said that I wasn't big, and that I was normal. Wow. She picked me up with ease, and I was totally shocked. I still feel like "the fat one." I don't like talking about food or eating in front of people. I still think that they look at me and wonder why I don't put the food down. I turn heads, now. It was hard to recognize, at first, but I really do get checked out, now. It's a very strange feeling.

Anyway, here's updated photos from today...213lbs.
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This shirt use to be tight. I'm also in a size 18 jeans. I'm down from a 26. O.O
I will probably only get down to a 14, but I'm good with that. I have wide hips...and I'm proud of it. ;)

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You are looking great. No wonder those heads are turning- pretty soon they'll snap off right off their necks!


And btw- I love your green eyes. Gorgeous!
 
Beautiful, Robyn!! :hurray: :hurray::hurray:


Oh my, what I wouldn't give to see a 10lb loss in a month's time nowadays! That's just so awesome! Don't let frustration set in! Losing weight does and will slow down from time to time - especially as you get closer to your goal weight!


I've been battling a lot of frustration myself recently with my weight loss. I came sooo close to hitting the 200lb mark (I was 1.4lb away in January), then bam.. I slip up a bit and the water weight just packs on and sticks! It's almost as annoying to get off as real weight for me some weeks :\


I also want to comment on your feelings of still feeling like the big girl. I feel the same exact way - as a big guy, not girl mind you! haha :p


I believe it takes more time to train your mind to accept being fit than it does to train your body to be fit. Even longer depending on the amount of time you spent being overweight. Since, well, people like myself who've spent about ~20 years being overweight/obese, then in about roughly 3 years you almost completely transform physically into a body you've never had before. Yeah, the mental aspects of something like that will take a bit more time to recalibrate.


Anyway, lemme just say again how amazing you look, Robyn! :biggrin: You'll have no problem hitting that goal by your birthday!


Please continue to keep us posted!
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AThank you all for the kind words! I really do appreciate them!

I weighed in at 212.4 yesterday! I've been at work for 14 hours, though, and still have another 4 to go. Days like this are super hard to stick to any kind of calorie plan. I usually start my calories at midnight, when I get to work, and then ration them until I go to bed around 1pm. On days like this, though, it's tough. I don't know if I should keep the midnight time, or just have a free day, where I make sure I don't over eat. Rawr... confusing.
I'm toying with doing a rotation diet. I kind of already do, but I want something more concrete. I eat 1330 calories most days, and then have a couple of 1700 calorie days. That usually helps drop a pound or two. I'm not organized about it, though. Not the way I was in the beginning. My focus is off for some reason. I'm having issues decided on food to buy. Bleh. I need to sit down and research meal plans. I work much better when things are written down and scheduled. If I play it by ear, I tend to misjudge calories and mess up.
I know I can do this. I know it. I have come so far. 76lbs in less than a year. That's huge! When I carry my 45lbs daughter around, I always think, "wow..I've almost lost two of her!" I can't believe all of that extra weight I had. To think that I could lose another 30-40lbs...just insane. I'm not going to freak out over a time frame, though. Yes, I'd like to be 180 by June. Not only is it my birthday, but I'm singing with the local Municipal band in my home town. I didn't sing last year, because I had just moved. Before that, though, I had performed with them every summer since 99. They saw me go from 180 to 280. To be where I was 13 years ago when I started singing would be amazing. I want this badly, and need to buckle down and work for it. :)

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AI had a rough day for eating on Thursday. I work Wednesday nights into Thursday mornings every week. Thursdays, I try to stay up all day so I can spend time with my daughter. I only have one day off a week this month, so I'm trying to make it count. Friday night, I weighed in at 213.4. I always gain on Thursdays. >.< I decided to super modify my diet. I'm tired of this stupid plateau. I'm rotating my calories, just to jump start things. Starting last night, I will do 1000-1000-700-700-700. Wednesday will be up in the air, since Thursday is my off day. I had right around 1000 calories last night. When I weighed in today, I was 211.8! Almost 2lbs!
I know that 700 and 1000 calories are low. I don't plan on doing that long term. I just need to confuse my metabolism. I'm taking a multivitamin, drinking plenty of water, and resting when I should.
I'm almost there. Almost under 200. 11.9 lbs, and I will be in the 100's. I know I will cry. I'm totally going to take pics of the scale! Lol

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A209.8!!

I ended up eating around 1100 calories yesterday, which overshot my 1000 goal. I'm still happy with the results. 2lbs gone! Eee!
I'm starting a 700 calorie day. It has only just begun, but I can't stop thinking about food. When I got to work, there were cookies and cupcakes sitting in the office. They left them for my coworker and I. They look really good. I keep telling myself, though, that they won't look as good on my belly or arms as they do in their container. :p

So far, I've been drinking water, and I've had a Greek yogurt parfait(110 Cal.) I plan on walking the dog in the morning, so that's at least 200 calories I'll burn. I just have to stay focused, and remember that 700 calories is only for 3 days.

10lbs until 199!

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Please forgive me for jumping in but I think your calorie intake is getting way too low.


Not sure what your exact figures are but when I plug in a couple sample guestimates into BMR calculators it looks like you're eating less than half the number of calories that your body would be burning if you were in a coma right now so it's not surprising that you're constantly finding yourself feeling hungry. I know you're pushing towards that sub 200 goal right now but in the long term eating too few calories could cause other issues.
 
Normally, I put myself at 1320 a day to lose weight. I hit a plateau, however, and need to mix up my body. 700 calories for 3 days won't kill me. I'm taking my vitamin, and making sure that everything I eat is nutritious. It's only 3 days. :)
 
Quite true that it won't kill you. As hard as it might be to believe, I've seen the exact opposite recommended in similar situations which is to actually increase the number of calories you're eating to break the weight loss plateau.


If you do the BMR and daily calorie calculations for your current weight and activity level, I think even at 1320 you might be on the low side of the number of calories your body needs which could be one thing that has led to the current plateau. There's a free tool over on the fat2fit radio website that let's you put in weight/goal weight and a few other stats to give you a rough idea of where your daily calorie goals could be set.


I know plateaus can be frustrating and I wish you the best of luck with shaking up the situation and getting through the plateau.
 
A10lbs to go to under 200?! That's so awesome! Reading about how you're gonna cry and take pics of the scale gave me a new burst of motivation! I want one of those moments for myself too! So, thank you! :)
 
AI use myfitnesspal on my phone. It has calculated 1320 to be what I need to lose 2lbs a week. I've been using it since May, and have lost 78lbs.
I've done my research, and know what works for me. I will do 2 more days at 700, then 2 of 1000, then 7 at 1320, then a "free" week. Martin Katahn has a whole diet plan based on this rotation. :)

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A[quote name="jen_renee" url="/t/39940/imaninjadangits-weight-loss-spectacular/340#post_824657"]10lbs to go to under 200?! That's so awesome! Reading about how you're gonna cry and take pics of the scale gave me a new burst of motivation! I want one of those moments for myself too! So, thank you! :)[/quote]

Aw, Jen! I will be rooting for you! You are one of my favorite people on here, and already insanely gorgeous. Once you get to the point where you're happy with yourself, you'll be unstoppable!

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Looks like you have this all under control and congrats on the 78lbs so far.


I hadn't heard of Martin Katahn before and when I did a google search the first review I saw on dietchoices.com didn't have much good to say about the rotation diet but the important thing in the long run is that we all find something that works and is sustainable.
 
A[quote name="imaninjadangit" url="/t/39940/imaninjadangits-weight-loss-spectacular/340#post_824659"]
Aw, Jen! I will be rooting for you! You are one of my favorite people on here, and already insanely gorgeous. Once you get to the point where you're happy with yourself, you'll be unstoppable!
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Awwww... Thanks, Hun!! :)
 
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