Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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I so want to do a huge post full of personals tonight. Too bad I can hardly keep my eyes open! :laugh:
So just a few, then:
Tina, have fun with clinicals, and great work getting back on the wagon!
To the new members, welcome!! Logging is such a great learning tool. I used to wonder how I kept gaining weight. Felt completely out of control. Now I know exactly how it happened and can usually predict it. Don't panic if you stumble (or outright fall off) from time to time. Most, if not all, of us have been there. This is a great place to be connected with for support no matter where you are in your journey.
Wednesday Wish: that hubby and I can make roller skating in the evening on a school night a regular thing. MAN, that was fun. Crowd was almost all adult, 90+% of whom can skate, and maybe 1/4 as many people on the floor as during a Saturday afternoon. Some obviously into roller derby, but lots who are like me and never lost the love (though I did forget where I'd stashed it for 20 or so years). I probably skated for an hour or more, sometimes as fast as I dared. I love going with my daughter, but I've gotta do the grownup skate again!
Much better with the April challenge today (I'm here instead of foraging for crap I don't have calories for). Tomorrow will be busy, without a lot of time for lunch, so will need to plan carefully! But now I really can't stay awake any longer so will close out the diary and hit the hay.0 -
Happy Day!
Thursday truth well here it goes.....I am sick of working my butt off at work while others just sit back kiss @ss and get promoted. I am sick of training in kiss @sses when I never get promoted...yes one reason is I don't have my degree yet so there is really no where for me to go up. My review was an Outstanding that came with a big old 20 cent raise it made me feel like why bother.
@Karen- good luck with the lower calories
@Liz- The more you walk that mile the time will automatically decrease
@Tina- I know you can do it you have this weekend licked
@Kelly- Glad you Wed wish came true- coffee yum!
@tlh0407- 2 house payments ugh- hope your old house sells soon and that your Wed wish comes true.
@Kay- Congrats on weight loss and looser clothing. Glad to see you could alter some things.
@ jt- Headaches suck so much I hope yours goes away soon. Sounds like you had a fun day with the kiddos and pets
@Vicki- Good post on Saggies- I am nowhere close to there yet but still curious
@Verd- Great job with the elliptical. There will always be haters but you handled the FB thing well.
@Ebaily- The ovaries comment made me chuckle but all those littel kiddos can be very stressful.
@Shrink- Roller skating sounds so fun. I use to love it as a kid0 -
So I somehow forgot to post here yesterday even though I was here multiple times to read the posts...
Wednesday wish: I know we need the rain but I just wish it would rain hard and catch us up then clear up so I can go ride with my sister after school.
Thursday truth:Nothing I haven't said before. I've been slacking and will do better.
I bought shoes yesterday. So far they are pretty comfortable and cause me no pain. I also bought a new bike seat after my sisters friend broke mine and then I broke our spare :ohwell: . In my defense after it broke I looked at it and it was all rusted underneath it would have broken if anyone over 50 lbs would have sat on it.
My puppy is doing much better. He is happy and back to normal. I can't wait to see him tomorrow!0 -
I'm new and I just want to say, what a great challenge! I'm truly an emotional eater, so I'm going to take on that challenge and take control of that! I hope?!! Anyway, thanks for the challenge0
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bump :flowerforyou:0
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Thursday Truth - I am down another 2 lbs. and I am so excited - this is weight I had gained very recently and I am so glad to get it off. I had to raise my calories from 1200/day to 1450/day because I just could not maintain at 1200/day and I looked at a report of my food intake for a week and I was consistently eating an average of 1450/day so I figured might as well raise my intake to that since it was working for me.
I also feel what is working for me is that I am eating a big breakfast - almost 600 cal which is a huge part of my daily allowance but it keeps me full until dinner - eggs bacon and potatoes, milk. People may note I consume tons of milk but I have osteopenia so I need my calcium, and I take suppliments as well.
I have not found something to keep me busy at night when I am watching TV but I have been full and have not been snacking at night, but I still want to find an activity for the April Challenge. Still thinking about it. Have decided against a knitting or chrocheting craft because my heart is just not into it, and I have arthritis in my thumbs which I am afriad will flair up if I start. THey get really bad when I do crossword puzzles, which I love to do.0 -
Thursday Truth:: Well my new workout routine I plan on is Sat-Tues and every other Wed (due to my husbands schedule) But I realized that on Thursdays and Fridays after work I do have time to work out...the thing is these are my times off now to get the housework done and focus more on homework. So I'm debating if I am going to tonight after work or go home and get cleaning done and homework before I have to start dinner...I know I should but being so busy with school and work and family I also just want to sleep lol I mean having 2 days off for rest days is ok right? Or should I push myself and workout? What would you do?
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone!!!
Tina
Robin-Yay for the loss!! I hope I see one soon! Although this week TOM is in town so not sure about seeing a loss :ohwell: We will see
And thanks everyone for the kind words about me being back on track and doing good in school I feel silly getting excited over one class...but it's a big class for me and I had the highest grade in class, I have never had that in school before 
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Good Morning.
@Robin~Yay, for the loss! Looks like the caloric change is working, keep it up!
@Tina~I have two rest days a week – I just don’t have time for workouts those days (leave the house at 6am and don’t return until after 7pm). So you can definitely have two and actually you are burning some calories if you are doing housework (I call those active rest days). Remember, too, that you need to allow yourself some down time to recoup from the stresses of juggling everything. One of those days could be spent playing outside with your daughter too – another active rest day.
Thursday Truth~Its been a good week, hopefully the scale will reflect my hard work tomorrow. I had reassessment of my resting metabolic rate this morning, so making some caloric changes based on those results – hopefully it will work in my favor. Had great workout with trainer yesterday and since I’m off tomorrow we’re throwing in another session tomorrow.
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Tina - I would definitely go with 2 rest days and as Kah suggested - using them for housework or playing with your daughter makes them active enough. I think with your schedule of school work and working out you should have some rest time built into your schedule so you have some study and home time.0
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Thursday Truth- Going to have a great weigh in at my TOPS meeting but... truthfully, most of it is simply the cyclic sloughing of fluid. I am excited anyway!!!
Have a great day all and hopefully I will be able to check in later!0 -
susancanbethin- i totally understand the heartache of family moving away. My youngest son lives 14 hours away up north, my daughter was in ireland for 18 months. My eldest son, his wife and son lived with me for 4 1/2 years then moved 13 hours away to another province!! That was the hardest of all! thank goodness for skype! They get to come here a couple times a year and i also go there twice a year. It is not perfect but that is life these days. Gotta go where the work is. Hang in there0
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@Kris -- yay for being debt-free and managing all those stairs without puffing!
@Melancholy -- so glad to hear your grandson is on the mend.
@Vicki -- on the saggies -- I am trusting to the healing power of Supportive Underwear. Modern fabrics can work wonders. And possibly also Sympathetic Bedroom Lighting, or Short-Sighted Husband...
@Paige_Eloise -- I think when people do fine for a few days and then it goes wrong, they're probably being a bit hard on themselves to start with. It's a marathon not a sprint. But you can do this. And also I have a bit of a philosophy thing, which is I think that each and every one of us is *already* the person we want to be, the best possible us we can be. This journey is about making sure our bodies match our beautiful souls.
@Verdouxkai -- if you save up for a heart rate monitor, you can blind the naysayers with calorie science. Although I rarely use an HRM, after all these months I can bore for England on the matter of calories burnt during exercise, Why All Exercise Equipment Overestimates Calories, What's Up with Fitbit Anyway, Why You Can Never Trust Swimming Burns, and a whole range of other topics. Just keep up the good work; an hour on the elliptical is always a load better than an hour on Facebook.
@EBailey -- if it's tonsillitis, rest and look after yourself; it can be really horrible.
@Robin -- I am so happy you're losing again! I can't maintain at 1270; I go over every single day that I don't exercise.
@Tina -- the highest grade in class! That is just so wonderful; you should be very proud. I tend to think that if all you want to do is sleep, it's time to sleep.
Welcome newlings! This is a great thread.
Thursday Truth: Well, I ordered the cutest dress and cardigan in the sale, from a shop that would be too upmarket for me at full price. I dithered for ages before getting them, but eventually took the plunge, and they arrived today. The dress is a tad tight (I need a friend to get the zip done up!) but it basically fits and is super cute. So hopefully that should do for spring parties and lunches providing I can break the plateau. And I'm spending a small fortune on undies, but gosh it's nice to have properly fitting bras again. One more day of Easter holidays, and the last of three museum trips. My son *hated* the Ice Age Art exhibition, but he liked some of the other stuff we saw in the British Museum; and the rest of us all liked the exhibition too. Tomorrow; art with light at the Hayward Gallery.
Hope you're all having a super Thursday!
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Thursday truth: I need to start losing again! I will be mo' better at exact logging of food and have Amy show me how to use the new food scale.
I have read all posts up to here.
Welcome to all the new weight losers!
Quote of the day:
Listen closely: the only time it's too late to change yourself is when you're dead. Until then, you're simply making excuses or lying to yourself.0 -
Heya again everyone! Hope everyone has had an amazing Thursday and for you across the pond, I hope you're having a really good day.
So, Thursday truth.. Here goes:
I'm not entirely sure what to put here, I didn't do the 30 Day Shred today, my legs were really hurting and I couldn't bare the idea of Jillians voice for another 20 minutes. Boosted up with other workouts... But that's not really truth.. I'll give you one - I'm .7 kilos down from my weigh in Monday (yes, I peeped on the scales, I just couldn't help myself). So, truthfully, I'm really proud of myself!!!! 0 -
bump looks like a group I would like to get involved with, just going to come back later to read everything0
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susancanbethin- i totally understand the heartache of family moving away. My youngest son lives 14 hours away up north, my daughter was in ireland for 18 months. My eldest son, his wife and son lived with me for 4 1/2 years then moved 13 hours away to another province!! That was the hardest of all! thank goodness for skype! They get to come here a couple times a year and i also go there twice a year. It is not perfect but that is life these days. Gotta go where the work is. Hang in there
Thanks, karenleona for reminding me I am not alone in my misery. He isn't actually moving away, though. He will be gone about a month at a time and will return home for about two weeks. I will still see him, just will worry about him being safe, eating right, being warm enough in the colder than home temps, etc. Lord, I make him sound like a child... The momma in me is hard to stifle. lol0 -
Thursday Truth: I have battled the same demon over and over. I do really well for a while and have some great losses. The losses give my crazy brain a reason to jump into party mode. Party mode for a fluffy girl means what??? Party food, of course! Which leads to a gain, beating myself up, giving up for a while, growing disgusted with my lack of willpower and starting over. I am determined to make permanent changes to improve my life and health. Retraining this old brain is a tough chore... I will get there... I will get there... I will get there...
On a lighter note, I hope everyone is having a beautiful, healthy, active day!0 -
Thursday truth - I think I really *AM* the crazy cat lady. I've been checking the shipping info ALL day to see if the stroller has been delivered yet (it's scheduled for today). I just can't WAIT to stuff MowMow into it tonight and hit the pavement!0
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Thursday truth: Well, I caved. We had run errands today in a nearby town with a DQ. I wanted a Blizzard in the worst way and I haven't had one since I started this journey in Oct. I know, that's no excuse, but I bought one. It tasted so good! I hope that memory will carry me through for another 6 months. We are having pizza for dinner so I need to take a big long walk right now. It is nice out, so it should be pleasant.
Congratulations, Robin, and the others who have seen the scales going in the right direction.
Tina, congratulations on doing so well with your class.
Alison, enjoy the new dress.
Morgori, I love your quotes!
Welcome to the newlings. Keep posting so we can get to know you.
Have a great day. Kaye0 -
SusanCanBeThin- Your THursday Truth really resonates with me - I started this thread the day I started MFP (look at my start date!!!) and I get SO discouraged sometimes that I am not a success story yet, but you reminded me that I am a success story in that I HAVE LOST WEIGHT ON MY JOURNEY!! YEAY ME!! SO what if its been 2 steps forward and 1 step back on the way?
MowMOw - well your not the only one checking the mail - I'm waiting on some pants, and I called the COMPANY today to find out its shipping path!
Kaye - I don't think having your first blizzard since Oct. is too bad, seems like your guilt is worse than the deed. I hope you just accomodate for the calories over the next few days and relax about it.0 -
Thursday truth: I allowed myself a treat yesterday. I went to the ballgame in 38-40 degree weather. It was so cold, I wanted warm comfort food, so I had a hot dog and macaroni and cheese. I enjoyed it and back on track today. Because of busyness, I had ntsot gotten the workouts in that I had hoped to this week, but 2 thirty minute work outs today and I feel pretty good about weighing in tomorrow0
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Second truth: I went for a 3 mile walk and ate only one piece of thin crust pizza. I filled up on salad so the Blizzard is accounted for and all is well. Thanks, Robin. You are probably right. In the long run, it probably doesn't matter that much.
Kaye0 -
Thursday evening is my TOPS night so it is my official weigh in day and after a week of working at it ( and a "little" help from TOM) I lost 5 lbs!!!!!:bigsmile:0
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Kaye,Second truth: I went for a 3 mile walk and ate only one piece of thin crust pizza. I filled up on salad so the Blizzard is accounted for and all is well. Thanks, Robin. You are probably right. In the long run, it probably doesn't matter that much.
Kaye
We CAN treat ourselves as long as we COUNT it and not use it as a way to fall of the wagon. I had 1/2 an order of french fries yesterday with no guilt at all since I was recording it and still keeping in my calorie allowance!!! SO, if you were able to do that with a Blizzard, then YOU GO GIRL!!!
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My new walking buddy, MowMow, on his first stroll(er). He had a blast talking to little kids who went by, watching the ducks on the pond, and chilling while I walked
photo (2) by KrisMowBook, on Flickr
photo by KrisMowBook, on Flickr0 -
My new walking buddy, MowMow, on his first stroll(er). He had a blast talking to little kids who went by, watching the ducks on the pond, and chilling while I walked
You are the crazy cat lady!! This is hysterical, but good for you. I think MowMow is so lucky (and spoiled) to have you as his mama. He's a lucky kitty that's for sure. I love that you have a friend to go with you now even if you're doing all the work. You go crazy cat lady!!!0 -
@kris--OMG, that stroller is just too cute!! I can sympathize with your feeling like the "crazy cat lady" b/c I often feel like the "crazy dog lady." My DH thinks it's weird when I take gunner for a ride in the car to the gas station or through the starbucks drive-thru, but he just loves it. If I were a "cat person," I would definitely have that stroller. :laugh:
@marca--awesome loss!! :drinker:
@kaye--good job fitting in your treat--others are right, it won't make a bit of difference as long as it doesn't become a staple of your diet.
@wendy--good job getting back on track with the workouts!
@susancan--I agree with robin--your post hits home. I have had periods of time (sometimes months) where I don't lose anything in spite of working hard, which often leads to me giving up. Fortunately, I've managed to maintain during those periods and have never done more than a few pounds worth of damage.
@alison--congrats on the new dress! Also, on my 1st trip to England, we stayed at a B&B right across from the British Museum and it was just about my favorite place in all of London. I mean seeing the First Folio has got to be tops for most English teachers, right?
@tina--2 days of rest will be fine--in fact having 2 in a row actually makes my running progress better. I always have my fastest times when I've had 2 or 3 days off in a row.
@kelley--good luck with the calorie change--I'm going through that right now as well.
@robin--congrats on being down 2 lbs.
Welcome to all of the newlings! :flowerforyou: To those I missed, I'll catch you on the next round.
Thursday Truth:
I fear my current weight reflects an actual gain rather than just a normal fluctuation. My lowest weight was 181, but I've been hovering up around 186 for the past few days, even reaching 189 earlier this week. :noway: I'm hoping the adjustment of my calories takes care of the problem and gets the scale moving back down.
Still no cigarettes and my current e-cig has lasted since Sat. Hoping to make it last the whole week.0 -
Thursday Truth: It's been a good week for the most part. Eating was fine. I tracked every day. No exercise. I'm battling some kind of sinus infection or allergies. Eyes were watering all day and I'm completely exhausted. With the last 2 weeks traveling, I think I'm just tired. This week I plan to do nothing, BUT I do want to get some walks in. Weather is going to be gorgeous plus I see a little pool time too and get some sun!!!
@SusanBeThin - Welcome to another Susan!! I'm right there with Robin. I started on my own back in January 2012 and joined MFP in August 2012. I've had some serious ups and downs, plateaus, etc. . . I wanted to give up so bad. I gained 10 lbs a few different times, but I've lost those and just keep inching along. I would love to give myself a deadline and lose these 100 lbs, but it's not realistic. I'm just taking it one day at a time. If I get a little off, I kick my butt back in gear and get right back on track. We're here for you so keep checking in.
@TOPSmarca - Woo Hoo!!! You're such a big loser!!
@Kaye - Nice job on one thin slice and filling up with salad plus getting in your walk. You've got this!! I'm afraid DQ is my downfall and I can't eat it. I may splurge on an ice cream cone from McDonald's at 170 calories, but I can't have a Blizzard. It would put me in a downward spiral.
@Robin - Thank you again for your commitment to this thread. YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!
@Kelly & MowMow - You know how I feel about you guys. You're the bomb!!0 -
Tina- 2 rest days are fine and you do need to give your body time to rest. If you really feel the need to do something on those days take your daughter for a walk around the block if possible or to a park. She will love it and you get to be outside.
kaye- I also love blizzards and will enjoy one once in a while. I like the mini-blizzard with Reese's Peanut Butter cups. I can enjoy the ice cream with fewer calories than a small and it is just the right amount of ice cream and candy.
Robin- Congrats on losing 2 pounds. Thank you for starting this thread. You have found a way to help many people on this journey. Your dedication to supporting those who are losing weight is amazing. This thread has created a "family" on-line.
Truth- Yesterday, I blew off a meeting and decided to go Rock climbing again this week. This week I have been on a mission to successfully climb the hardest of the rock walls at my gym. I failed to make it to the top on Saturday and Monday but yesterday I made it to the top again. Then I was going to climb it again and ended up giving up- my arms were tired plus the belayer was tired of holding the ropes. I will climb it again and be successful but it requires a good balancing act and getting the hands in the right position.
Truth 2- When I work out there are times that I go through the motions and not push it to the limits. This is something I need to change and give it 150% everytime I workout and that means pushing it to the max. I spoke to my trainer about this as well so hopefully he will help to push me in my own workouts. He usually develops a good workout for to complete on my own. However, I will stop very easily if I am getting frustrated, the knee is bothering me, I just don't feel like doing it etc. I need to find something that will motivate me to work harder during my own workouts and with my trainer.
Tomorrow it is back to Earth Trek for more rock climbing and new challenges. I hope the rain stops by the time I need to leave school. Driving to work in the rain is bad enough but dealing with it on a Friday night will be even worse.0 -
@laurie--I'm the same way with not pushing myself but only when I work out at home. I think that's why I've just about given up on doing my at-home core work--just going through the motions. I am much better at pushing myself when I run outside or at the gym. I think when I go to all of the trouble of getting into my workout gear and actually driving to the gym, it doesn't seem logical to just "phone it in." However, when I do core work at home, I'm usually just doing it quickly while watching TV in my pj's. Congrats on making your goal of conquering that toughest wall again! :drinker:
@susan--good job getting back on track with your food. I hope the sinus thing clears up quickly. Oh, and I am jealous of your pool time--our temps have been about 10 degrees below normal the past several days, plus lots of drizzly rain--lounging at the pool seems so far away.
On the flip side, I'm thankful that we were spared some of the really nasty weather making the rounds. I hope all of the folks in MO, AR, MS, LA, and GA are safe and sound with all of the tornadoes touching down.0
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