Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

tootsanderson

The maternity pics turned out nice. We took some in the gardens and some on the bed with baby shoes on her tummy, with the ultrasound pictures. We took one where there hands formed a heart on her tummy (She is 7 months) and some in my photography studio under the hot lamps. We took one with a ribbon wrapped over her tummy with a signed that ready "Do not open till October 3, 2013. I'll post a few on my profile for a while if you would like to see these. Things have changed so much. I remember someone scolding me in the 60's for being on the streets when I was 7 months pregnant. I also remember being required to make someone take maternity leave when they started to show. The change is for the better.

I don't have any pictures of myself while pregnant. And that's with three kids. Somehow I just never got around to it the first time. My husband was deployed and I was really sick and I just really didn't think about anything unnecessary at all. And the second time, once again, my husband was deployed and I was sick and in the hospital off and on. (I don't do pregnant well :laugh: ) The third time I was just so fat I didn't want anything like that done. Now, when my oldest is in 7th grade and I have no more little babies, I wish I'd bothered to have even a couple of snapshots taken. I literally don't have a single picture of me while pregnant.

@toots-a marathon is such a great goal!! I echo the advice you already got from others and will add to make sure you have really, really good shoes that are right for your particular needs. Go to a specialty running store to get fitted so you know exactly what's right for your feet.

Yeah, my sister-in-law just started running and she said the same thing. She's very thin, but not particularly in shape and she said her knees are a hot mess now. I guess I'll just wear my sketcher sports until I actually start the running part. Right now I'm still walking.

Eeyeore

Saw dad at rehab...he didnt look to good. Heading to the gym....scared to weigh in....had weakness this weekend....named mcdonalds!

KATRENAJ

My weigh in is on Wed but I looked today and lost a little. Hope to lose more in two days. Have had an up and down week, eating out too much. What little success I had was due to planning in advance. On the positive side, I've had a few days with no GERD and that has been wonderful. Had to take a sleeping pill last night so going to water aerobics this evening. Still sort of dreary so the pool is out. I may also walk this evening.

Robin, We are all so grateful you started the thread. It has been a lifeline and look at the fine results accomplished

Toots - I think this is a new fad. We never took pics of ourselves when pregnant.
Jtconst: Congrats on the 75 lb mark. That is so cool!!! Sorry about the fall. I liked your analogy on shedding weight and what's underneath.
Naceto: Sounds like you have a plan. That's the first step. You can get back on track

nvirgo - We all make excuses from time to time. I used to subscribe to a website about clutter and it helped me a lot. I try to find the name. I remember one point that helped and that was to work the perimeter or the house and put away. Hubby is always on me to put it up instead of laying it down, but habits are fairly ingrained, so I struggle with this.
Kah: We straight hair girls would love curly hair, but by curly friends want straight. Your sucess is tremendous. Good going.

bj Camp - Whoopee!! That is fantastic. Keep up the good work.
Sirtxt - What a triumph. Very inspiring. I like your thought of "lost" weight.
skinnyjeansbound - Irish fest sounds like so much fun
vickimieth: I have been suffereing from severe GERD and am struggling but a couple of things I noticed help. 1) Keeping a diary of foods and their effect on me. For example, I learned I just can't eat cucumbers or Gyro sandwichs but I can handle Mexican, go figure. 2) Eat slower than you think you are eating. I have given up eating in the car on the way to something. It is too easy to gulp the food down. I try to chew my food 50 times before swallowing. 3) Smaller portions at one time. 6 smalls meals better than 3 large. I'm not where I want to be, but I have had three days with no GERD at all. Ate Gyro yesterday and spent 2 hrs in bed burping last night, but that is better than all night which wears me down. I also take Dexiland and Reglan. Think the reglan helps but dont think Dexilant does Good luck with your efforts. This is a miserable affliction to have.

Looked at your pics and you look fantastic. Congrats on the loss. So much for the Dr's theory that weight loss will cure GI problems
grandmakay - You are a inspiration to me. I am 68 and was thinking that maybe it was too late to start, but you proved that was wrong and I believe I can follow your example and suceed also. Sounds like you have a wonderful family. I keep my great grand one day a week and it wears me out. I want more energy for her. Have another coming in October and need to help out with her.

Eeyeore - My heart goes out to you. Though your burdens are heavy, appreciate your Dad while you have him. See if there are services you can get in home to help with your Dad's care or consider an Adult Daycare for a couple of days a week. Having suffered from Fibromyalgia and several nasty arthritis's for years and I can tell you the best thing you can do for them is exercise, especially in water if possible. If no water available, try slow walking and pace yourself to prevent a flareup. Also drinking lots of water helps with the muscle pains as well as weight loss.
Anyone would be depressed in your situation, but consider anti-depressants temporarily until you can sort your life out. For those of us that need them, they are a godsend. Start looking for solutions to your situation and you will come up with some solutions that will work for you.
Good for you for going to the gym. Don't worry about the mishaps, we all have them, Just do as MyMow said, move more, eat less and log in daily, good or bad.

KATRENAJ

I just read on AOL that a woman in Iowa swallowed a tapeworm to lose weight. I have never been that desparate. Close but not quite there.

skinnyjeanzbound

I just read on AOL that a woman in Iowa swallowed a tapeworm to lose weight. I have never been that desparate. Close but not quite there.

I heard about this too, katrena--like you, I don't think I could ever do that. However, back in the '40s or '50s there were ads for weight loss "pills" that supposedly contained tapeworms. Though there's no proof they really contained the actual worms, apparently there was a market for them (yuck).

TOPSmarca

KJEFFRIES- The one thing that helped my heartburn was to get away from gluten..... Just a thought.

susan2396

Susan - I have a Shih Tzu - he loves to go for walks and also likes to stop at every mailbox and pole. lol. We use one of those retractable leashes and he runs ahead of us so he can stop and smell, we end up passing him, and once he feels the pull on the leash (because we've gotten enough ahead to get to the end of the leash), he runs ahead of us and starts over. It's actually pretty funny.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Feeling pretty good about how today went - got a walk in this morning, and spent much of the day cleaning the house. By this evening I was exhausted and wanting something really yummy to eat. Fortunately I had enough calories left that I could have almost anything. LOVE when that happens! Chose a steak and cheese sandwich, and it was worth every bite.

Uh-oh. My son just sat down near me with a big bowl of ice cream. And my husband is in another chair with a different snack. Willpower, don't fail me now!

I love my little dog. I grew up with a small dog so that's all I really know. Plus, I love the fact she doesn't shed. Now I have to pay to have her groomed, but no hair around which is great. Plus, the droppings are much smaller too. LOL!!! I do the same with the retractable leash. She'll get ahead, I catch up and then she catch's up. The things we do for our four legged family members. Love them!!!

Hope you're will power stayed strong. Ice cream is definitely a trigger food for me. Ben & Jerry were my good friends for a very long time I'm afraid.

grandmakaye44

I had a check up today with my knee dr. He is very pleased with my progress. I still have a lot of pain during the process of sitting down or standing up. He said that I had significant damage to my knee cap and that will take a long time to heal. He recommended cycling. He says that motion is the best for strengthening the knee. Since I don't have a bike or a stationary bike, he recommended a "pedaler". We found one at Wal-Mart for $25. It doesn't take up as much space as a stationary bike would, and I can just sit in a chair and pedal, so I don't have to leave the house when I have the babies to care for. I hope it helps. I wonder if I can log it the same as a stationary bike.
Baby slept all morning. Since today wasn't a required day at school, DD picked them up at 1:30. I hope she continues to take good naps for long time.
Some of my daughters have had success using flylady.com to help them get organzied and not feel overwhelmed by all of the things that need to be done. I find that lists work well for me. Even if the list is long, I can see what I have accomplished as I cross things off of it. I have even been known to write something down just so I can cross it off when I do something that wasn't already on the list.
We can do this! I am really looking forward to the 100# off. It is starting to feel close. I think that I kind of hoped I would make it in a year, but I really didn't expect to, so I'm not disappointed that it will take longer. Good luck to all of you who are looking for impending scale victories.
Have a great evening. Kaye

skinnyjeanzbound

@kaye--I think you would be fine logging it as a stationary bicycle (which is a lower burn than actual cycling).

Helenavee42

Good evening all. Monday check-in:Ok so my menu kind of went to waist. I am on very very strict funds this week. Meaning my lunch must be under $3 or i need to bring leftovers. So far unfortunately no leftovers. So I will have to compensate with breakfast and dinner being healthy and my workouts need to be good and lots of water. I hate asking to borrow money from my mom so unless i absolutely have to I won't.

So I'm kind of excited I found a weightlifting bar in my garage. I know it's my uncles but i might have to confiscate that bad boy. If only i could find the weights for it now. I might start doing some lifting with it but it will have to be in my back yard since there is no room anywhere else.

Have a good night.
Helena

KATRENAJ

I went to water aerobics tonight and really enjoyed it. I am more of a night owl and mornings are difficult for me, so going at night works well for me. The workout was very tough and the steam room and Jacuzzi were very relaxing. Maybe they will help me sleep. I am really going to make an effort to go three times per week, yoga once and walk the other days. I need to get up earlier so I can work on my business which is suffering since I decided to unstress myself.

Had a good day today, Well under my Macros. Could have a snack, but afraid to eat this late at night. My hubby decided not to take the steady job and I am so happy. I didn't want to influence him and I kind of was glad he would not be traveling and gone on the weekends. However, by not taking the steady job, he will work less hours, make more money and he will have the freedom to take off with me and travel, which I very much want. We want to spend at least two months in the winter in Florida, but with a steady job that would not be possible. Also, we want to drive across country and see the sights as soon as next Spring or Summer gets here.

When I weighed at the gym this evening, I weighed one lbs less that at home this morning.I am going to go by my home scale weight though because it was in the morning and I started on that scale

Tops - Thanks for the advice. My neighbor told me that also, so I will definitely watch that. My hubby even said it might have been the pita bread that triggered it last night. Do you eat gluten at all?

skinnyjeansbound - Well I will admit to eating a petrified French Fry that was left in the McDonalds bag, but I draw the line at that

Nvirgo - Kaye jogged my memory. It was www.flylady.com that helped me out. She will even send you reminders if you want her to. Being someone who is easily distracted, reminders help me stay on track

Gkay - Glad your Dr's visit went well and hope your recovery continues. Thanks for jogging my memory about Flylady. I bought her workbook on Clutter control and only had Clutter in my mind


Katrena

Lori0510

Hi Everyone -

Monday check-in -- I feel like I've been doing really well - staying on target and under calories; getting exercise and water in most days. I had a little slip up at dinner tonight - wasn't watching how much I was eating as well as I should have, then was picking at the leftovers. It wasn't a totally bad day - I had done fine up to that point - but just wanting to recognize that I let go of the control tonight. I'll pick it back up tomorrow.

@kay - glad to hear your dr visit went well for your knee. That pedaler sounds like a good option for getting some strength back.

@susan - i agree - love the little dog. And we needed a breed that didn't shed and had hair instead of fur because my husband and son are allergic. BTW - I did resist the ice cream last night. lol.

@tootsie - we'll be cheering you on when you start your marathon training. I get the runner's envy. My husband is a runner. Our whole extended family does a 5k race at Thanksgiving - I've never been able. Maybe this should be my year.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

Lauriek70

Congratulations to everyone on achieving success this weekend either through weight loss or reaching a personal goal. The hard work is paying off.

To those struggling right now, hang in there and be sure to make time for yourself. So many times we forget to take time for ourselves because we are concerned about everyone else. We are important and need that time to collect our thoughts, relax or just spend time with other people.

I survived the first day of school and only had a half of muffin. It really wasn't that good but it was something to munch on during the second part of the morning meetings. I have meetings every morning this week until about 11:30 AM. Then I can work in my classroom to get ready for Monday. Today, the seating arrangement is acceptable but not my favorite, the posters have been hung (hope they stay up) and my desk is organized for now. It was good afternoon of work but the classroom just feels dirty. I hope the custodial staff does a final wipe down before we open. They are still polishing the floors and that stuff smells like crazy.
Tonight I worked with my trainer and it was a major strength training night with lots of work on the abs, needless to say food and ab workout not a good combination. I will remember not to eat dinner after that workout one of these days.

I am pondering a couple of new activities all of which will challenge me in some physical way.
1. Completing the Seagull Century- A bike ride on the Eastern Shore of Maryland that is mostly flat but has lots of ditches near along the roadside. The course is either 100 miles or the metric version which is 67 miles, I believe there is a smaller ride about 35 miles. My BFF is riding the course along with my trainer and a couple of co-workers so I think I can do it. I might go for the metric century. Will decide this week--I just wish I had the confidence in myself that other people seem to have in me.

2. A co-worker and her BF will be biking across America starting in June after school is out. I have been asked if I want to go with them. This will be a wonderful trip that will start in Seattle, WA and end in Annapolis, MD. It will take about 48 days. I still need more details but they will cover about 60-70 miles a day and take every 7th day off. They will be staying at bed and breakfasts at night so that is a plus. This would be an awesome trip plus I would get to see many parts of the country. Major concern- riding the open roads, going over the Rockies Mts. and of course nerve damage from such a long ride. We would be carrying our supplies on the bikes since there are no support cars. It also means riding through all types of weather. It would be the trip of a lifetime. I am just not sure if I am ready to commit to a bike ride like this without a support staff. It will also mean purchasing a new bike that is designed for touring- a little heavier than my hybrid but it is sturdier for the long trip.

3. I may do a deep water aerobics class on Saturday mornings. This will enable me to hit the pool at least one day a week while working on my core strength. I can always swim laps if I have the strength when I am done.

4. I still want to do that sprint triathlon in April of 2014.

So many opportunities are coming up and yet I am doubting my ability to accomplish these tasks. I may just take them one at a time and work out the pros and cons of each one.

Eeyeore

Thanks to you all for your kind words....I didnt even realize how much I needed them until I read them......I hated weighing in today.....I gained almost 4 lbs....ugh!....I really didnt want to work out I just wanted to go home and go to bed...but I worked out for an hour ..I slammed balls and made waves with ropes and lifted weight while stretching in between..I also did knee kicks into a ball that I held against the wall and used the rebounder with weighted balls....I was sweating up a storm....my hair was soaked! Picked my daughter up from work saw my dad and picked up his dirty clothes.....home for my apple and peanut butter ....log in on this site and then off to try and sleep......oh and I also worked this morning.
P.s. my husband comes home tomorroe evening sometime.....wonder if we can make it through a evening home together without arguing...I really hope so....good night all you lovely people!

pienthesky32

Monday check-in- Had a pretty good weekend (including today as I work 4 - 10's) and stayed at or just above my calories, this is kinda a big deal for me. I tend to undo a lot of my hard work on weekends. So I call this weekend a success. I have tomorrow off from work also and plan on cleaning a lot and doing anything to keep me off my rear and keep me from getting bored!

Hope you all are having a terrific week!

skinnyjeanzbound

@laurie--wow, a lot of big decisions for you. I think you should definitely do the Seagull Century--either the miles or metric version. I would think carefully about that cross-country bike trip. Not b/c I don't think you can physically handle it--I'm sure you could do it if you set your mind to it. I would be more concerned about the fact that there is no support--I'm sure your friends have contingency plans in case of an emergency, injury, etc., but I would be hesitant to take such a long trip with no support cars. Also, it's just a really long trip to take with anyone--you will have to think about whether you will be happy spending that much time with your colleague and her bf.

Glad you made it through the 1st day of school--and only half a muffin? That's awesome--a fellow teacher on here posted that she ate 6 krispy cream donuts at her school today. I'll never understand why educators always bring such unhealthy food to work. :grumble: I can't believe you get 5 afternoons in your classroom to prepare for students--we get 2 hours on Friday; whatever else we need to do will have to get done on our own time. :ohwell:

@lori--good attitude--we all have those little slips and that mindless eating can be the hardest habit to break. Just keep at it and you will break it eventually. :flowerforyou:

@katrena--sounds like you have a great exercise plan!

@helena--I don't know if they have Taco Bell in Houston, but if so, a regular crunchy beef taco is 170 calories and you could probably get 2 for about $3. I know the fresco menu is also pretty healthy, but I'm not sure of the cost of those items b/c I've never eaten them.

@nicole--I would focus on macros without too much concern right for eating "clean"--focus on getting enough protein and fiber and your carbs and sugars will naturally go down.

@robin--the dishwasher is a portable, so no installation necessary. Yes, it's working just fine.

@nvertigo--I find that making lists of all of the things I need to do actually reduces my stress. I also like the feeling of accomplishment when I can check something off the list. In just a week or so, you will start to see my "grading" to-do lists now that school is starting.

@kelley--I know, but I refuse to let the bump up in calories scare me away from sticking with this change for at least 6 weeks. I tried to up my calories a couple of months ago, but then got scared and went right back down. This time I'm going to stick with it--I just need to keep reminding myself that I'm still eating at a deficit, so there's NO reason to worry.

AFM--Today the DH and I went to the mall to get him a new pair of cowboy boots. It was a hike to a mall about a half hour away that actually had a western wear shop. DH *hates* the mall--I can't even remember the last time we went to one together, but it was actually a pleasant experience.

We stopped at the Bass Pro Shop to see if they had any boots and decided to look at the boats. Now mind you, we have zero money and zero intention of actually buying said boat, but we were just looking for fun. We even had a fake "boat fight" about which boat we should get. DH wanted the $30,000 pontoon "party boat" b/c it would fit so many people (which is hilarious if you actually know my husband--he doesn't like too many people :laugh: ). I "argued" that we would never invite *that* many people to come on "our boat" at one time. Instead, I wanted the lovely $50,000 cabin cruiser b/c it had red and silver sparkly trim and it "looked fast." Anyways, it was silly but we had fun.

After we got home, I did some grocery shopping and decided to mow the lawn and do some yard work instead of going to the gym. I have a calorie surplus tonight (almost 500 cal) which is good b/c tomorrow I'm going to see Journey with a group of friends. Though I don't plan to go crazy, it will be nice to have a cushion for a few cocktails and some munchies at the show.


Exercise Goals:
Sat--walk at festival DONE + dance at festival DONE
Sun--run outside w/gunner DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym NOT DONE but mowed lawn/gardened
Tues--walk gunner (going to Ravinia to see Journey)
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--walk gunner + gym if time (hair and pedi appt)
Fri--walk gunner (festival so more dancing)

skinnyjeanzbound

Thanks to you all for your kind words....I didnt even realize how much I needed them until I read them......I hated weighing in today.....I gained almost 4 lbs....ugh!....I really didnt want to work out I just wanted to go home and go to bed...but I worked out for an hour ..I slammed balls and made waves with ropes and lifted weight while stretching in between..I also did knee kicks into a ball that I held against the wall and used the rebounder with weighted balls....I was sweating up a storm....my hair was soaked! Picked my daughter up from work saw my dad and picked up his dirty clothes.....home for my apple and peanut butter ....log in on this site and then off to try and sleep......oh and I also worked this morning.
P.s. my husband comes home tomorroe evening sometime.....wonder if we can make it through a evening home together without arguing...I really hope so....good night all you lovely people!

Sounds like you had a great workout at the gym! It's hard to see the scale go up, but remember that every fluctuation doesn't necessarily mean a "true" gain of actual body fat. In order to truly gain 4 lbs you would need to have eaten 14,000 calories OVER you maintenance amount (not your MFP deficit amount).

Try weighing daily and you'll get used to the ups and downs on the scale--I do that and only update my ticker when I drop below my previous lowest weight (otherwise, I would be adding and subtracting pounds everyday).

skinnyjeanzbound

Monday check-in- Had a pretty good weekend (including today as I work 4 - 10's) and stayed at or just above my calories, this is kinda a big deal for me. I tend to undo a lot of my hard work on weekends. So I call this weekend a success. I have tomorrow off from work also and plan on cleaning a lot and doing anything to keep me off my rear and keep me from getting bored!

Hope you all are having a terrific week!

That's a great NSV!! I can totally relate--for me overcoming the "boredom eating" was the hardest part of this whole process.

Eeyeore

Thanks for the advice! I was feeling down about it and I knew I slipped a little but dang not that much.
Working on a workout plan at home tomorrow with a new set of kettlebells I bought!

susan2396

2. A co-worker and her BF will be biking across America starting in June after school is out. I have been asked if I want to go with them. This will be a wonderful trip that will start in Seattle, WA and end in Annapolis, MD. It will take about 48 days. I still need more details but they will cover about 60-70 miles a day and take every 7th day off. They will be staying at bed and breakfasts at night so that is a plus. This would be an awesome trip plus I would get to see many parts of the country. Major concern- riding the open roads, going over the Rockies Mts. and of course nerve damage from such a long ride. We would be carrying our supplies on the bikes since there are no support cars. It also means riding through all types of weather. It would be the trip of a lifetime. I am just not sure if I am ready to commit to a bike ride like this without a support staff. It will also mean purchasing a new bike that is designed for touring- a little heavier than my hybrid but it is sturdier for the long trip.

I think any of these activities sound amazing, but I would encourage the cross country adventure. The reason is the life experiences you will capture along the way are priceless. I've been following the journey of a young man, Alex. I actually lived with their family when Alex was only 6 months old. He's now a 23-year old man and is doing this exact journey right now. He started in Seattle and his goal is to land in Ocean City, MD for his family's annual Labor Day outing. I cannot tell you how excited I've been to follow his journey. It's been amazing!!!! Now Alex is in amazing shape I will have to say and this is a solo ride, which had his parents scared to death. He's been taking pictures, posting on FB and an app for tracking your ride. He's met some remarkable angels along the way who have helped him on his journey when spokes were broken or weather was bad that he was stuck. Elderly couples, Vietnam Vet, young people, etc. . .have all come to his aide along the journey. He has stayed in tents, bike volunteers barns, and hotels. It's truly been a lifetime experience that he will never ever forget. Since you've got company, I say GO FOR IT!!!!!

susan2396

Monday Check In: For the most part, I'm very pleased so far. It's been 2 weeks since I've been back on track. While I haven't lost anything in the past week, I know it will eventually come off. I stayed under my calories and got back into an exercise routine. Working with the trainer is going to be really good for me (thanks Kelley and Laurie) for the tips. So far so good!!

@ Robin - I think I missed saying CONGRATS on your 3 years. I'm so thankful you started this thread and you've been so dedicated. You should be so proud because of all the wonderful people you've been able to keep together. It's awesome!!! Plus, I've been so proud of your focus lately on strength training. It's such a good workout and you're doing great!

@ Katrena - I'm so proud of you!! It sounds like you're really taking the bull by the horns and trying to stay focused. Good for you!! Keep it up! Also, did you say you were from Atlanta? I don't know if I remembered that. Where in ATL? I just moved from there last year after living in Atlanta for 18 years. I lived in the Lilburn near Mountain Park. I miss some things, but not the crazy traffic that's for sure.

@ Skinny - Have a blast a Journey!!! When I was at the restaurant show in Chicago a few years ago, Journey performed a concert at the House of Blues. We had a blast and sang to every song. It was awesome!!! Enjoy your night out. Drinks allowed!!!!!

@ nvertigo - Everyone handles organization activities a little differently and you definitely need to go at your own pace. I've read somewhere they say to pick one area and focus on that for 30 minutes then stop. You do what you can and then stop. This way you're not so overwhelmed with everything on your plate and it will get down eventually just a bit slower pace. I'm notorious for making list too, but you have to do what works best for you. Hang in there!!!

@ Lori - Good job passing on the ice cream. So proud of you!!!

@ nicole - I had to do the same thing and pace myself. With work, Cyrus, me time and trying to squeeze in FB, MFP and a few others I was getting a bit overwhelmed. I decided to stay on MFP the most since I need this support.

@ Kelley - I'm so glad you had a good weekend with your grams and the family. How nice!! Plus, I battle curly hair too. There are definitely some hair dressers who work better with longer and shorter hair, but finding them is the key.

TOPSmarca

Tops - Thanks for the advice. My neighbor told me that also, so I will definitely watch that. My hubby even said it might have been the pita bread that triggered it last night. Do you eat gluten at all?

I avoid gluten most of the time... I have gotten to the point (after totally avoiding for about 6months) that I can have SOME with few effects. This weekend though I ate gluten 2 days in a row and have paid dearly for it!!! My first bout of reflux/heartburn since January!!! I do thank God I am not actually allergic to gluten.... I have seen people struggle with serious food allergies and it is awful!!!

N0703989

Good Morning from the Uk

Bumping for a darn good read later.

The promise I've made, to myself, is listen, learn and participate.

Nicola

lustergirl

NSV: I am wearing a shirt that I haven't been able to wear in over a year. And it fits just great!!

JadieCakes88

Hey guys, iv tried numerous times at weight loss, I succeed Nd then it all comes back.. Well most of it! I lost 5 stone and put 3 back on then lost 2.5 stone and put 1.12 back on! I ultimately want to loose another 3 stone and would find it very helpful if some of you guys could as me as friends for the support and just don't can see other people doing great on my news feed would really inspire me. Thanks Jadie x

kah68

Nice surprise on the main feed this morning, today marks one-year of logging in a row – that was nice to see! :happy:

Zoe is one determined kitty, this morning when I woke up she had dragged her bed upstairs. This was quite an undertaking for her - this bed usually sits behind a recliner in my living room, she sleeps there when I sit in that recliner with my laptop to work. So she dragged it out from behind that chair, up the stairs and into my bedroom. I laughed so hard when I saw it sitting there this morning! :laugh:

@Katrena~I’m a night owl too, kind of bad considering I leave for work before the sun comes up so I have to force myself to go to bed at a decent hour.

@NVirgo~Try not to think about the big picture, it can be daunting. Like others suggested, try making a list of things to be done. Just concentrate on checking one or two items off your list each evening, before you know it you’ll have checked everything off. I try to devote 30-minutes each night to a room in the house, get it organized and cleaned up, etc., that way I won’t have to spend my weekends cleaning. It’s just me so there aren’t a lot of messes to pick up, also I can’t stand clutter so try to keep things picked up as I go along.

@Kaye~That pedaler should do wonders for your knee. When I had my meniscusectomy last year that is the first thing my doc started me on after surgery, it really help to strengthen my knee.

@Laurie~So many opportunities coming your way, how exciting. I think the trek next summer sounds like so much fun, but like Karen it would concern me not to have any support on a trip like that. I am confident you could do it, but if there was an injury or something and didn’t have any support cars that would worry me a little. Definitely do the Seagull Century though, it will be a really good starting point for riding longer miles. Glad you had a good first day back at school and with just a half a muffin – fantastic! :flowerforyou:

@Karen~Sounds like you and the hubs had a fun afternoon, even dragging him to the mall. :laugh: Enjoy Journey tonight, I saw them with Foreigner a few years ago – it was like stepping back into 1980. LOL

@luster~Great NSV!

AFM~Took a rest day from the gym yesterday and tackled some things around the house – namely getting all the folded clothes in the laundry room put away, then moved around the master bedroom furniture to get rid of dust bunnies (and find cat toys along the way). My goal this week is for my anaerobic threshold (AT) to have dropped when I have my active metabolic assessment (AMA) test, its been a year and I’m being retested on Friday morning. Sure would be nice if I didn't have to work out as hard to hit that. Its going to be interesting to see how the metabolic coach has me do it this time, I may have to run some of it.

Exercise Goals:

Sunday~Training DONE! :bigsmile:
Monday~Rest Day DONE!
Tuesday~Ellip or Arc Trainer
Wednesday~Training
Thursday~AMA Friday morning so easy workout, probably long walk on TM
Friday~AMA in morning, then a day of errands/shopping (maybe hair appt) in afternoon
Saturday~HIIT on Ellip + row

Have a great day!

pienthesky32

Good morning everyone! My goal for August was to not weigh myself. I'm succeeding because I took my scale to my daughters, so this has not been much of a struggle...gotta do what ya gotta do, right? lol

The September 1 scale goal is to be anything under my previous July 5th weight of 199.8. I saw Onederland for a day and it bounced back up...typical for me.

And today's goal is to get my house clean!

18 year old DD is going to be home for dinner tonight, first time in a while. I'm making her favorites - Pulled BBQ pork, scalloped potatoes, steamed broccoli and strawberries for dessert. Looking forward to that!

sirtxt

Good Morning,

Well, I tried the battle rope workout last night. I couldnt believe how hard it was. Not so much from the point of endurance or strength but coordination. I swear the rope was fighting me the whole time. I did the beginning workout of 10 min and by the end I was glad it was over with no heart attack - just kidding. But it was intense. It is such a different type of exercise that I am curiously attracted to it. So, I will try it again tonight as long as it is cool enough. On a side note, If you are trying to kill your grass, then do the battle rope workout. The 25 foot strip where the ropes where hitting the grass was bare by the end of the workout!!!!

I got another good night sleep last night!!!! So, I am feeling rested and still on an emotional high from my success this weekend.

My goal for this week is to do the battle rope workout at least 3 times and continue my daily walking.

John

skinnyjeanzbound

Good morning everyone! :flowerforyou:

I'm not going to do personals b/c I'm pressed for time.

Tuesday Goal:
To finish laundry and get the house picked up and presentable before my friends get here this afternoon. They will be here around 2:30 so we can head to the concert. It doesn't start until 7, but the venue opens at 4 and we want to get there early to find a good spot on the lawn--it's a picnic-like area for those with lawn tickets, so people really spread out and it can get crowded really quickly.

My list for today:
1. finish laundry
2. clean bathroom
3. pick up living room
4. sweep up dog fur
5. put away shoes
6. clear dining table

MelissaL582

MELISSA. It's tempting, especially when you know you are doing good, but a watched pot
never boils.

@ KJefferies- So true and thank you!

@Lauriek- Thank you for the welcome