Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Hi All, I took the weekend off so to speak. I still logged my food but did not check in from the computer only the phone. Friday, I went rock climbing and the most challenging wall for me has changed again this time it will take some serious upper body strength to reach the top. The first 2/3 were easy to climb then the ceiling which has a new feature to use to get over it, with no alternative way around it-- up the side. My friend climb it but he basically did a pull up to get up the wall. I will try again next week. But I did make it up the harder wall that was in the same area.
Yesterday, I had my hair done then went out with a friend for dinner and shoe shopping. Picked up a couple of pairs of sandals. Today, I was just plan lazy. I did pick up the bike rack for my car that I ordered about 2 months ago. They did not call me to say it was in, I had checked two weeks ago and it was not in. They also raised the handle bars on the bike so that should help. It felt better riding it in the parking lot. Then I went shopping at Target so I cold find a movie to show my 7th graders tomorrow. They are taking the Math HSA tomorrow and that is a 4 hour test and a requirement for high school graduation. They will then have class afterwards. They will be brain dead so the math teacher and I are planning on showing them a movie instead of providing instruction. It is only fair because the 8th graders who are taking the test will not have content classes only electives so that is easier on their brains.
This week I totally slacked off on exercise so next week should be better. I meet with a new trainer tomorrow so I am looking forward to that experience. I will keep you posted on how it works out.
Goals-
Monday- Trainer
Tuesday-off
Wednesday- gym
Thursday- gym
Friday- Rock
Saturdy???0 -
Monday check-in: Well, I weigh the same again, but I spent my weekend at a festival so probably am carrying a bit of beer. Pretty cheery about it all really. The weather was ok for camping in the end; a bit cold but we wrapped up warm and there was a big communal fire at the festival.
How did fitness go?
Last week:
Saturday: parkrun DONE
Sunday: badminton DONE
Monday: morris dancing plus I want to run -- dancing DONE
Tuesday: circuits again maybe? -- nope, lots of housework and some walking though
Wednesday: badminton (I haven't done Wednesday morning badminton for weeks) -- nope, more housework
Thursday: run -- nope -- but some walking
Friday: badminton -- nope, but off to a festival so lots of tent pitching and walking in fields.
Big success this week was that I did *four* dumbbell workouts. And it feels really good.
This week:
Saturday: sitting in a field drinking beer DONE
Sunday: striking the tent and some carting of stuff, but quite a light day
Monday: morris dancing
Tuesday: circuits and strength
Wednesday: badminton
Thursday: run
Friday: badminton?
And at least three strength.
@Mo11yT: Exercise is a mixed bag as far as tiredness goes because as I build up it makes me more tired. I have lots of energy when I'm not doing it! But strength training in particular sends me straight to my duvet. Once you've built up some fitness, workouts that are well within your limits (like morning runs) are really energising.
@Tracy: in theory I stick to calories and eat back exercise calories, but actually I go over on sedentary days because 1270 is just too low for me, and on very active days I have a big surplus because I find I don't want all that many extra calories. So I'm probably actually doing something nearer to TDEE-20%.
@Robin: I've had some dumbbells for months but have been very sporadic with them. What I'm doing now is using the workouts in a book called Smart Girls Do Dumbbells. She has 40 different lifts, plus some stretches and abs exercises, and then puts together 30 different sets of daily exercises. These alternate upper and lower body, but I'm not doing them every day. I'm currently doing big muscle back things like lateral rows with a 10kg (22lb) weight and things like curls with 5kg (11lb). Overhead one-armed things I'm using 2kg (5lb). I now have 2 sets of spinlock dumbbell handles, and 4 plates each of 500g, 1kg, 1.5kg, 2kg, 5kg. I bought extra weights (cheap on eBay) because 8kg was clearly not enough for a lateral row (unless I wanted to do a girly workout of 4 sets of 20 reps), and it's much more convenient to work out with a couple of different weights handy, rather than endlessly resetting weights. I also do press-ups -- I'm doing them on the second stair of my staircase now (I can do seven...).
@Mel -- I just boil beets, peel them afterwards, and then use as the pre-packaged ones. They normally take about 45 minutes but if they've been sitting around a while it can take longer. You can also oven cook them in their skins. I made some brilliant beetroot hoummus the other day; really healthy (hoummus is often very high in calories) and delicious. I get sent a lot of fresh beets in winter in the veg box; in the summer I buy the vacuum packed ones, which don't have anything added to them. Almond butter's a bit like peanut butter in that it is jolly good for you in small, small amounts. I like to keep hardboiled eggs in the fridge for those STARVING moments.
@Karen -- I guess I do zigzag calories without really trying... I'll just suddenly notice that I've had a day at 900 over... And JUST SAY NO to lotteries. Put the money in a savings account instead.
@Kris -- you might want to get a second opinion on that gout. I was just reading an article on it (in a paper mag sorry so I can't link) saying that the arthritis experts were tearing their hair out at the unwillingness of doctors to prescribe urea-reducing drugs. I have a friend who swears by naproxen for his gout -- only available here over the counter for period pains not gout! So he has to send women out to get it. Though it's good that you've worked out what's causing it.
Have a great week everyone!
Alison0 -
Good Morning.
I was able to fit some shopping in yesterday and found a great sale so picked up 4 new shirts (all smaller sizes). I stepped out of the box a little bit, buying a color and style I never buy – I was really on the fence so got the opinion of the two ladies working there, they said it was a great color (coral) on me and the style was really becoming so I bought it. After I got home and got laundry started I stopped over at the block party for a bit – visited with my neighbors but didn’t eat since it was BBQ including brisket, all of the food was really starchy so I decided it was a bad idea.
@Robin~Great idea about getting numbers, etc from neighbors – I was a member of our HOA board for 3-years so know my neighbors really well, I just don’t see them as often as I should.
@Laurie~Good luck with the new trainer today!
@Alison~Awesome job working on that strength training last week!
Have a great day!0 -
Morning everyone. Things have been rough on my side but I am getting through. My mom had her chemo port installed on Thursday so she's still sore from that. Pain killers finally kicked in on Saturday. I think I am going to be overwhelmed taking care of my mom and working full time but I can't quit because we are going to need the money since when she takes leave she will only get 60% of her normal pay check.
Monday check-in: I did sign up for a membership at the Y this weekend. They have to process it first because I am applying for the scholarship so I only have to pay 1/2 the normal fee which will be nice. My sister already has a membership that my grandma pays for so she's excited she will be able to go to the gym again. Hopefully they approve it and I can start going. They said it takes about a week to process.
Kris: My mom and my best friends dad has gout too. Try drinking some cherry juice. It helps to relieve it faster. There is a company that makes something called 'just black cherry', it's just a jar of cherry juice. We try to avoid a lot of red meat in our house because of my moms gout. She refuses to take her gout medicine because on the label it says that it may cause gouty attacks. I hope you get some relief soon!
Des: Great job on the 50lbs lost! I know I'm a little late.
Have a good day.
Helena0 -
I got slapped with bad case of gout on Wednesday morning. I was home on Thursday AND Friday barely able to wobble around. It's getting better VERY slowly. The Dr. doesn't want to give me the meds to pull the uric acid out of my system since it filters through my already compromised kidneys so I have to tough it out.
My ex husband was kind enough to run down here to run to the grocery store for me, take my trash out, and visit for a bit. I was very incredibly grateful.... until he came back WITHOUT 3 of the 8 items on my list leaving me in a bit of a bind. I have ground chicken and spaghetti sauce....but no pasta. Cereal... but no milk...... Bacon.... no eggs. /sigh I had to get creative and come up with a stuffed cabbage casserole with the ground chicken, a VERY old head of cabbage, and ragu.... not sure how good it will taste but.... at least I have food for the next few days until I can wobble around well enough to get to the store.
yikes! hope things start looking up for you very soon. you've been riddled with some bad luck.Watched The Hobbit last night and loved it - one of my favorite books as a kid, of course its leaves you hanging for the next installment!
My son is obsessed with both The Hobbit and LoTR neither of which I am particularly interested in. But I've gotten to watch all of them multiple times courtesy of his child's enthusiasm for enjoying that which is enjoyable about ten million times more than anyone should enjoy anything before it becomes completely unenjoyable :laugh: Luckily, if all else fails there's Martin Freeman...0 -
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Had a great weekend and though I was out of town for 4 days, I took just one day off plan!!! I also did a 3 mile walk that included some "running" intervals!!!! Quite a feat for this dizzy chick!!! Not sure how the weight loss will go even though I was on plan all but one day because I left my thyroid meds at home!!! Hubby did bring them but I had missed 2 doses by then. We shall see how it plays out!!! Hope everyone had a healthy weekend!!!0
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Monday check in:
Went to the gym again, 2 days in a row as I am babysitting later this week and know I won't be able to go to the gym. Had a good workout. Tomorrow I weigh-in at Tops. I'm anxious about it.
Alison, the beet hummus sounds interesting. I might try it.
Marca, congratulations on doing your long walk, even though you have vertigo. I'm trying to 'ignore' it, but I swear the next time I see that doctor that put me in this state, I'm going at him!0 -
Monday check in:
Went to the gym again, 2 days in a row as I am babysitting later this week and know I won't be able to go to the gym. Had a good workout. Tomorrow I weigh-in at Tops. I'm anxious about it.
Alison, the beet hummus sounds interesting. I might try it.
Marca, congratulations on doing your long walk, even though you have vertigo. I'm trying to 'ignore' it, but I swear the next time I see that doctor that put me in this state, I'm going at him!0 -
Hi guys! :flowerforyou:
No personals right now, butI'm all caught up on posts.
Monday Check -in:
Last week wasn't great for exercise or food, but not terrible either. At least the scale says I'm back down in the 180's again (though 189.2 is 'barely' the 180's :blushing: ).
Exercise Goals for this week:
Mon--walk gunner + gym
Tues--walk gunner + core
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner + run outside + core
Mon--walk gunner + gym
Having planned all that, the weather is supposed to be pretty stinky most of the week, so I may not be able to walk gunner everyday--we'll see.
Grading Goals:
1. 1/16 12 Angry Men essays
2. x/16 Diction analyses
3. x/57 TTTC Journals
4. x/16 vocab quizzes0 -
Stayed away for awhile--kind of down about food choices and not being able to work out. There really is a connection between my mental health and physical activity, I'm convinced of it.
However--happy days may be here again because--
TODAY I WORKED OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE PROCEDURE! AND I LIVED TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT! YAY!
Yes, I modified it a bit and didn't get my heart rate over 95, but I did it and it felt good. I will survive!
Sorry for the drama.
I checked in from time to time, but felt progressively like a gloomy Gus with nothing positive to contribute. Guess it sounds a little hokey but reading your posts helped me get through this. Thanks. :flowerforyou:0 -
TODAY I WORKED OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE PROCEDURE! AND I LIVED TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT! YAY!
Yes, I modified it a bit and didn't get my heart rate over 95, but I did it and it felt good. I will survive!
woot! nice work!0 -
Monday check in:
Went to the gym again, 2 days in a row as I am babysitting later this week and know I won't be able to go to the gym. Had a good workout. Tomorrow I weigh-in at Tops. I'm anxious about it.
Alison, the beet hummus sounds interesting. I might try it.
Marca, congratulations on doing your long walk, even though you have vertigo. I'm trying to 'ignore' it, but I swear the next time I see that doctor that put me in this state, I'm going at him!
I sound full of bravado Marca, but really I'm a 'slave' to the vertigo. I'm doing what I can do, I can't lay down or do sit ups at the gym. I can't turn quickly or I'll be sick. I can't bend over or use a stairmaster, but I can do elliptical, treadmill and the bike. I have spent most of the last month on the couch and am absolutely sick of it and determined to get up and move. Also, wondering if stress affects it as I had a very stressful last few days with my daughter. I'm so sorry the big V is wearing you down. Hang in there.0 -
G’Day,
I am really going to try starting again today. Yesterday I had pizza and wings.
I think I remember that a few people on here that are Fitbit friends. I would like to get some Fitbit friends just to make me more accountable. I cannot really remember who it was. I thinking maybe it was kah68 and Alison but my memory is bad so anyway if any of you have a Fitbit you use every day please let me know if you would let me be your friend on the Fitbit site. Thanks!
Quote of the day: - START SOMETHING POSITIVE
Momentum can be difficult to establish. And that's what makes it so valuable.
Because once you have it going in your favor, momentum can be hard to stop. With momentum on your side, small efforts can bring big results, and those big results can lead to even bigger ones.
Yes, momentum takes some effort and commitment to put into motion. And it is very much worth the trouble.
Take the time and make the effort to start something positive. Even though, in the short term, it would be easier and more comfortable to just do nothing, look past those immediate concerns.
Look ahead to that point where momentum kicks in, and consider the value of putting it to work in your favor. Then get up, get going, and get to work on building that momentum.
Start something positive, and create some valuable momentum. You'll be able to ride that momentum as far as you can imagine.
-- Ralph Marston
Have a healthy day
Tom0 -
Good Afternoon Everyone,
So, I need to lose about 120lbs. I have already lost 10lb. I think I am finally really motivated. I have been out biking everyday. Going to Hot Yoga.
Could really use some support to have a few people keep me going.
Any words of wisdom
Help
Jody0 -
I'm caught up on the posts, but don't have time for personals right now. So many of you are doing so well -- keep it up.
I just ended a really bad exercise week, but we only have two baseball games this week, so that should help. Here are my plans to get back on track
Sunday: Rest (DONE :laugh: )
Monday: Water Fit (maybe weights too -- we'll see what this new class is all about)
Tuesday: 30 DS
Wednesday: Aqua Power
Thursday: Zumba
Friday: Cardio and Weights
Saturday & Sunday: Working on my old house -- painting, power washing, cleaning in general0 -
Prayers for all in OK. Son's in OK City on business this week but just called to say he was alright but devastation all around him. If it isn't one thing, it's the weather!
Toots: Just read excerpts from both books. Loved 'em. Any way can I purchase a paper copy or do I have to buy a Kindle? Stupid Nook! I've always loved YA fiction.0 -
Praying for all in Ok city .
Everyone is doing a fantastic job !
I lost another 1.5 pounds this week ! I am so happy to be back on track again ! I have lost 11 and i have 29 more to loose by the end of September when i turn 40 ! I am going to push myself and i know that i can do this !0 -
Checking in: I think that I am doing okay. I'm eating back some of my exercise calories, which may or may not be good. It's just what circumstances seem to be dictating right now.
I finished the "starry nights" afghan for my oldest granddaughter and have a good start on the second one. Two granddaughters graduating from high school this year. I can hardly believe how fast time has flown.
Grammy--glad to see you back. I'm glad that you have been able to start exercising again. I will certainly be glad when my surgery is over and I can get to really moving again. I should be back to walking by August.
Tom--I really appreciate your quotes. Momentum is a great thing. I'm thinking that synergy is a word which applies to this group, too. It helps keep the momentum going for me.
Congratulations on all of the successes! I'm off to watch the finale of Dancing With the Stars, my guilty pleasure.:blushing:
Kaye0 -
I enjoyed the first meeting with the new trainer. She was very insightful and has even provided exercises that will help to strengthen my fingers and forearms for rock climbing without me asking. She has challenged me to change my eating habits again. The suggestion is to eat my largest meal for breakfast, go smaller for lunch and the smallest meal at dinner something like a salad and soup. In addition, she strongly suggested that I up the number of carbs to 50-60%, Fats to 30% and Proteins 10-15%. I am willing to try this and see if it works. It has had positive results for other people who have tried it. Breakfast may be an issue since I barely have time to fix breakfast in the morning but at now I can eat other foods instead of just eggs and turkey. I may also need to up my calories back to 1800+ to make this work. I will take this one week at a time. She also provided a core workout that will help to lose inches and a cardio workout that will provide a slight challenge unless I always go above and push harder.
My heart goes out to everyone in OK. I am praying that they find the survivors quickly and that those who have lost loved ones can find peace.0 -
Thoughts and prayers to my neighbors to the north, just devastating. :sad:Stayed away for awhile--kind of down about food choices and not being able to work out. There really is a connection between my mental health and physical activity, I'm convinced of it.
This is so true, Marsha! I felt the same way when my trainer benched me from workouts last week. I'm glad you're able to ease back into an exercise routine now.
@Tom~Yes, you can find me on Fitbit. Alison and lmackbeth are there too. My url is: http://www.fitbit.com/user/23MSTN
@Laurie~I'm so glad you enjoyed the new trainer, I hope her suggestions yield a positive outcome and downward trend on the scale. Keep us posted!
@Kris1085~Hooray for the loss, you are on target to make your goals. Great job!
No gym for me today, decided to come home and get as much packed as possible - I seem to be pretty organized now so maybe I can have some downtime tomorrow night. Definitely plan on hitting the gym after work tomorrow!0 -
I enjoyed the first meeting with the new trainer. She was very insightful and has even provided exercises that will help to strengthen my fingers and forearms for rock climbing without me asking. She has challenged me to change my eating habits again. The suggestion is to eat my largest meal for breakfast, go smaller for lunch and the smallest meal at dinner something like a salad and soup. In addition, she strongly suggested that I up the number of carbs to 50-60%, Fats to 30% and Proteins 10-15%. I am willing to try this and see if it works. It has had positive results for other people who have tried it. Breakfast may be an issue since I barely have time to fix breakfast in the morning but at now I can eat other foods instead of just eggs and turkey. I may also need to up my calories back to 1800+ to make this work. I will take this one week at a time. She also provided a core workout that will help to lose inches and a cardio workout that will provide a slight challenge unless I always go above and push harder.
My heart goes out to everyone in OK. I am praying that they find the survivors quickly and that those who have lost loved ones can find peace.
I'm happy your session with the new trainer went well. I hope your relationship continues to be successful.
I am happy I started to eat a bigger breakfast about a month ago. I don't cook so I started using Jimmy Dean breakfast products. His breakfast Ham and cheese omelets are great as are the breakfast bowls, but they are higher in calories. I'm sure the sodium is considered too high, but I don't watch my sodium too closely, I don't have a problem with that. The best part is they nuke in the microwave and are done in minutes. Quick and tasty. Might work for you since you don't have much time and need to increase your breakfast calories.0 -
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Hi guys--just tragic about OK, I watched some coverage while at the gym and it made me want to cry.
@robin--great breakfast suggestions! Another favorite of mine are sausage, egg, and cheese Lean Pockets--I always keep some in the freezer when I need something quick and easy for work. :happy:
@kelley--in case I forget to say so tomorrow, have a wonderful vacation! :flowerforyou:
@laurie--glad the meeting with your trainer went well--I'll be interested to hear how the changes affect your progress.
@kaye--any chance of you posting a picture of the afghan? I'm sure it's lovely!
@kris--you are doing great! Are you still doing that 3-day diet?
@marsha--glad you've been able to really start exercising again--and I agree about exercise and mood; I always get cranky if I can't get to the gym. :grumble: :laugh:
@tracy--I love the variety in your exercise plan for the week--oh, and good job getting that rest done today! :laugh:
@phoenix--welcome! :flowerforyou:
@tom--love the quote!!
Exercise Goals for this week:
Mon--walk gunner + gym DONE (did weights and rowing + cardio)
Tues--walk gunner + core
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner + run outside + core
Mon--walk gunner + gym
Grading Goals:
1. 1/16 12 Angry Men essays
2. x/16 Diction analyses
3. x/57 TTTC Journals
4. x/16 vocab quizzes0 -
Yeah i am still on the 3 day diet !0
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@tom - i would be happy to be fitbit friends. you can find me here: http://www.fitbit.com/user/236S7R
@laurie - glad you liked the new trainer! i make a quiche on sunday and eat a slice for breakfast each morning - quick and easy in the microwave, because i never give myself time to do much else. i use a potato crust, almond milk, low-fat cheese, whatever veggies i have around -- works out to under 300 calories a slice.
@kris - sorry you're struggling... hope you're able to kick this and get moving again soon!
I am super happy that I have started swimming again!! The water's still really cold, but I love it so much I could not wait any longer. Friday, I jumped in for the first time and the chill took my breath away and gave me brain freeze, but once I started moving, I warmed right up and stayed in for 20 minutes or so. Saturday, this bully of a swan chased me all the way across the lake and right up out of the water, so I only got about 15 minutes in. I know he's protecting his nest, but geez, I was at least 100 yards from it at the closest -- he cannot OWN the whole lake!!! Today, I showed him who was boss by splashing him with water from the safety of my kayak and yelling "you stay right there, there's plenty of room in this lake for both of us!" He raised up his wings and hissed, but then he stayed put and let me swim for a good half hour! Plus, one of my friends came out with me and was exercising border-patrol maneuvers from my second kayak just in case he decided to peck my eyes out. For my part, I did laps farther away from his mate/nest. We will work this out! For those following my dad's journey, he's had a pretty big setback, when his hiking partner ruptured a shin muscle. They went up to my parent's house in Oregon to regroup. His partner headed home - it's still unclear whether he will return to the trail later in the summer. Dad is packing resupply boxes and getting ready to take a train back down to Cabazon, where he left off, to resume the long hike north. I hope he's able to manage it solo, but the trail community is really good to look out for one another, so that's comforting.0 -
Hey all just wnated to pop in and say hi. I was pretty lazy and absolutley destroyed any sign of sensible eating on Sunday. I think I overdid the core work on Saturday because I woke up sunday morning and could barely move because of the pain in all the muscles around my ribs. Me, a heating pad , my couch, and netflix spent a very long day together. I am alot less stiff today and got in some time at the gym but had to leave class early due to some family drama. The drama turned out positive so it was all good.
Laurie I am so happy that this trainer seems to be working alot better with you
Kelley have a great time on vacation
Imackbeth I am so happy you are able to swim again and loved the swan story
Toots I was wondering if you could message me and let me know what you write I would love to check it out
Have a great night and I will be back tomorrow0 -
Karen--I think that I will wait to take a picture of the afghan until I give it to Michelle. I will take her picture with it.
Toots--I would love to know more about your YA books. My daughter is the middle school librarian at our school. She is always looking for new stuff.
I continue to be impressed by all of the hard workouts that so many of you do. Even with new knees, I don't think that I will ever do that. I feel good about my progress though. I was just thinking of how impressed and motivated I was when I first signed on to see all the people that had lost more than 50#. Now I'm one of them and it sure feels great!
Have a good night. Kaye0 -
How's everyone doing on the May challenges?
Rembember they are : Lose 4 lbs or do something to improve your appearance (short version, ha ha)0 -
How's everyone doing on the May challenges?
Rembember they are : Lose 4 lbs or do something to improve your appearance (short version, ha ha)
Good for you! Your new hair cut sounds lovely and feeling younger is the same as looking younger, I'm sure.
Thanks for bringing up the challenges. We need to start talking about the JUNE CHALLENGES Already. Any suggestions?0
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