Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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I got my dining table and chairs back into place, the floors vacuumed and 3/4 of the kitchen back into place. I just realized that the people who sold me the stove didn't clean out the oven. Its not bad - not excessively dirty - but I don't like other people's dirt. It didn't come with a manual so I'm hesitant to use the self-cleaning feature until I get on-line or call the mftr. and find out how it works.
I'm supposed to go to a wine-tasting party where my sister works at a plant nursery tonight and I am dreading going because today the heat is unbearable and I will sweat from my scalp and ruin my hair and look like a wet dog. Is it just my pride or do other people feel the same way about events where they will look like a mud-hen? I don't want to go !!!!!! But I don't want to disappoint my sister either. So my only recourse is to go to bed right now and sleep for a few hours and hope I wake up with a better attitude. I'm dog-tired from yesterday's events and today and lack of sleep. So nappy time for me!0 -
Hi every body!
Susan- I like the "Come Get Happy" post, thanks!
Kelley- I was hoping your injured quad would keep your steps down so I might get more than you, just kidding hope it heals quickly so you can continue with your awesome exercising. “Welcome to gabby and blondie!” from me too.
Nicole- Beth and Kelley get more steps than me every day. I am going to try and get more. I signed my fitbit up to the Walgreens steps for rewards which I put 6000 steps a day as my goal so maybe that will help. I also have my fitbit linked to MFP and Microsoft Health Vault. I am thinking of buying the Aria scale made by the fitbit people. It does sync with MFP and Microsoft Health Vault so that will be nice. I am not sure how accurate the body fat% will be but it is better than what I got now (which is nothing). It also does BMI but so does a little math although I think I read that it uses body fat and weight and height to calculate it.
Microsoft Health Vault is free and a good place to keep medical records. I like that my blood test results show up there after I linked it to LabCorp. It is nice to see them before the doctor tells me about them. Linking it to Walgreens keeps track of all my prescriptions.
https://www.healthvault.com/us/en
Quote of the week:- “The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” ~William James
Tom0 -
Hey! I fell off the wagon....AGAIN. I'll be in here periodically lurking your posts and bumping this topic, but for now I may not be on much. I'm going to try and focus on just entering my calories & getting exercise daily (anything!). Thank you all for being such a wonderful group! I hope I get my mojo back and can make the time to reconnect with you all!0
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Wednesday wish: That my knees would quit hurting! And that everyone who is dealing with pain will feel better!
Robin and others--thanks for the suggestions. The dr. did tell me that one of the reasons I am slow to heal was that they had to do a lot of corrective work on my knees. I was a bit knock kneed and my feet pronated quite badly when I walked. Now they are straight. That requires some extra work on the bones and slows the healing. It is nice to have my feet straight, but I am tired of the pain.
I've really enjoyed the day. It is finally cool enough to turn the AC off. DD has lunch duty this week so I have been walking baby to her at noon so she can feed her. Its a good brisk 2 mile walk round trip. It was especially pleasant today because it was cool. Walking GS to school, then walking baby to mommy, then picking up GS, then walking in the evening with DH and daughters, I am getting in a lot of walking. The noon walk is only for this week. Maybe the scale will move again soon.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Thanks for the suggestions about Zicam, I will try that tomorrow. Today became a rest day and tomorrow might be the same. I just need time to recover and de-stress. I am still not sure if it is a cold, sore throat, allergies or something new is lurking. I will be heading to bed soon. The good thing is I really don't want food except for protein right now.
Wish- That everyone is who dealing with being sick, challenging situations or other issues finds the support they need to get over it quickly and hope that you feel better soon.
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@laurie--I fear the Zicam won't work b/c you're already sick. It's one of those things you need to keep in your medicine cabinet and start taking at the first sign of a cold. In any event, I hope you're feeling better soon. :flowerforyou:
@kaye--are you still doing your pedaling to strengthen the muscles around your knees? I agree with others, if you still have PT sessions available through your insurance, take advantage to see if there are other exercises you could be doing.
@nvirgo--just do what you need to do--we are all here for you!
@tom--I've been tracking the body fat % reading from my scale for the past week or so. I'm going to continue to do so for at least a month and see if I detect any patterns. I do like having that function on my scale even if it is just an estimate.
@robin--I also hate being all hot and sweaty for events like that--especially b/c my hair also looks terrible when I sweat. I think you've mentioned having thin hair; I have the same issue, and when I sweat it's very noticeable. :grumble: If I know my hair is going to get ruined due to heat, I often just wear it in a headband or a ponytail. It doesn't look as nice, but at least the thinness is less apparent.
@kelley--here's to stress-free lives! :drinker:
@heather & gabby--welcome! :flowerforyou:
@mel--enjoy your vacation!
@gorilla--I honestly don't even know my max for one lift. Right now I can bench press 90 lbs 5x5 and would like to pass the 100 lb. mark for that lift.
@susan--have fun in Chicago! I can still call you "friend" since you're going to a Cubs game. As a Northsider, I would have to shun you if you were going to see the Sox.
I know you are probably rooting for your Braves, but that makes no difference--you will still be at a Cubs game. 
@charlotte--glad your daughter is home and relatively pain free. :flowerforyou:
Wed. Wish:
Well I was wishing for one more weekend to grade my AP papers, and I got it!! My co-worker and I did some calendar adjustments and now I don't need to hand back the essays next Friday, but the following Monday instead. :bigsmile:
My student teacher taught a min-lesson in my classes today and did a really good job. I'm confident that once he takes over my 2 junior classes, I will gain back some of the time I'm spending on him right now. One thing that's kind of funny is he's very good looking and quite obviously lifts weights--he used to be a military cop and definitely looks the part. I kind of feel like I have a bodyguard with me everywhere I go. Anyway, I've noticed a lot of the female teachers taking notice, and when he's not with me, they ask who he is and say inappropriate things like "yum." It's actually pretty amusing. :laugh: We had our first faculty meeting today: he walked in with me, we sat down together, and I quickly ascertained that many people were staring at us, trying to figure out who he is. I usually sit with a couple of the guys from the business dept. but when they saw me with this big hulk of a guy, they sat at the other end of the row. One of them was jokingly acting like he had hurt feelings b/c I was sitting with a "new" guy--it was quite funny.
Exercise goals:
Mon-walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Tues--run outside w/ gunner NOT DONE but did a 2 mile walk instead
Wed--walk gunner + gym NOT DONE ran outside w/ gunner instead
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--Run For Your Lives!!!
Sun--we'll see wink
Grading Goals:
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jtconst- Wow - I envy you the Alabama concert - sounds like sooo much fun :bigsmile: good game plan for when hubby comes home this time - now you can't use him for an excuse since you've told us
Helena - thinkin' about Deputy I kinda envy him - :laugh: I'd go for "walks" if someone took me!
Skinny - love, love your running advice - especially the part about starting with running around corners to "fool" people - great idea!
Naceto - did you get the little fitbit thats the size of a brooch?
Anna - hope you meet your grading goals and aren't coming down with anything!
kinnurse - hope the dental extraction went well for your grand-daughter and you didn't have any trouble with the drive. Is your cat doing OK being alone? You are a saint for all that you are doing and I am sure your daughter is one as well. Drink your :drinker:
Susan - I am amazed at everything that is going on in your work life - it is such a whirlwind of activity -no wonder you're tired at the end of the day! Would you be more relaxed at the end of the day if you did the gym in the am, rather than the pm? I'm only guessing..... I have no personal experience ! I liked your Get Some Happy article
Gorilla - what kind of cardio did you end up doing, and how was open house?
Mel - have a fun trip!
Kah.... hoping your quad gets better and better
Tom - thanks for the HealthVault link - I think it will be very helpful... and if it works for me I will be passing it on to many other people......
NVirgo - hello! Lurk away and hang onto the back of the wagon and do your best - you'll do just fine. Its taken me years to get my act together, I know how it goes......
Kaye - that's very interesting about your knee surgery and your feet now being straight. I really do think it still would help to work with a PT once or twice and get some specific exercises due to that major change and your pain. i'm sure your doc would give you an order for a visit or two. but that's just me spending your money for you!
Laurie - its weird with something is lurking in your body and you're not sure yet what it is. I hope its a quick bug and you're feeling better tomorrow! Hope you get a good nights sleep.0 -
Good morning all... Well I did go to the gym last night and did some cardio. 16 minutes on the row machine and then 20 on the elliptical. I went to run on the treadmill and I kept slipping. I tried a second treadmill and it happened again;. Maybe it is time for a new pair of Nike Free... but they seem to do well when I run on the road. Being a minimalist sneaker the support is unchanged,
Back to school night went pretty well, met the teachers. My little guy's teacher just moved to our district from an inner city school teaching older kids. She actually has a law degree and a brother who is a Navy Seal...AND my son already has her wrapped around his finger. He is cute.. blonde hair, big blue eyes and a smile that every girl falls for... she is already taking it easy on him! I told her not to let him fool you! He will use that smile to get out of doing any work he can. LOL
This morning I hit the gym for some squat action.. still deload week but I did really load up the leg press machine for a couple sets extra heavy. So it was a good morning workout and now I am getting ready for a day full of meetings...
Gabby and Blondie... Welcome Aboard!
Virgo- Welcome back, I find my self running to this group when I need to refocus too! Such a great group of supportive people!
Kah - Hope you get your stress managed and your leg feeling better!
Robin - I would be more upset about missing the wine then having bad hair... but I like wine and keep my hair short LOL
Lauire - Feel better soon!
Skinnyjeans... I did a little calculating and doing 5 reps at 90lbs your calculated 1 rep max is 107!!! Go get it!0 -
@elena--I loved your description of your running. (Notice I didn't use quotes) I also used to think that I needed to run at a certain pace for a certain amount of time before I could truly call myself a runner; however, that's just not the case. You wil continue to do it and you will feel inept or inadequate at times. You will even feel like a fraud as you lace up your shoes and don all of your running gear knowing full-well that most of your time will be spent walking. You will worry about what others think of you (I used to start all of my running stints as I rounded a corner b/c then when I had to quit 30 seconds later, anyone who saw me wouldn't know I could only run for 30 seconds--for all they knew I had run 5 miles before rounding that corner :laugh: ). In reality, anyone watching you admires you--and when you see other runners out on the road, they will nod or give you a wink, or even some kind words of encouragement. Still you will doubt whether you are truly a runner, but somewhere along the way that will all change. You may not even realize the transformation happened, but you will find that you miss running on the days you can't get outside or to the gym. You will sign up for races and friends will say "You're doing another one?" with admiration (and maybe a bit of jealousy). You will not care about who you beat on the course as long as you beat your previous time. You will go shopping for cute shoes and come home with yet *another* pair of running shoes.
Confessions of a runner! What made my day yesterday? When the new running shoes I ordered on Sunday were sitting on my front porch when I got home! :laugh:0 -
@Laurie~I’m sorry you seem to be coming down with something, you sound really run down – definitely listen to your body and get some rest. Feel better soon!
@Kaye~I’m sorry for your continued knee pain, but so proud of you that regardless of how your knees are feeling you still get out there and walk. That’s fantastic!
@Tom~I need to sign up on Walgreen’s for my Fitbit, hadn’t thought about doing that. I recently purchased a scale that measures body fat % also, I really like that function – it’s nice to see if the pounds aren’t moving that my body fat % is lowering and my muscle weight % is increasing, honestly I feel like it’s a better measurement of my progress. I need to look into the HealthVault link you posted about – my docs office is actually pretty cool though, they have a patient portal so you can go on there and see all of your lab results. It also reminds patients of upcoming appointments and has a record of prescriptions, it’s pretty handy – with such a huge practice I think they had to offer something like that for keeping patient’s informed.
@Nicole~I think I have a certain advantage with the Fitbit. The facility I work for is spread all over a hospital campus, so I end up having to do a lot of walking to different departments – also, there isn’t a restroom or water/ice in my building so I have to walk for it too! You’re doing great and I think the goal you set for yourself is a great starting point.
@Karen~That’s funny about the student teacher, I don’t know why but your description just made me think of the movie Kindergarten Cop (although I’m sure the students are near as rambunctious). :laugh: Hooray for an extra weekend for grading!
@NVirgo~I’m sorry you’re struggling, we all go through that from time to time.
@Gorilla~Sounds like your son's teacher has got her work cut out for her this year.
AFM~ Good session with trainer, we didn’t do any cardio intervals yesterday because of my quad but lifted heavy so I’m sure some muscle soreness will follow. Huge knot on that quad, so just need to roll that out as painful as it will be – trainer wanted to do it for me, but I squashed that notion rather quickly! It is feeling better, though.
Exercise Goals:
Monday~Wii Tennis/Yoga DONE!
Tuesday~Rest Day DONE! (although I did a few core exercises waiting for dinner to heat up)
Wednesday~Training Session DONE!
Thursday~Rest Day
Friday~Gym
Saturday~Running Drills (gym or outside)
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Good Morning! I got out of the wine event last night - talked to my dear sister and she allowed me to skip it - I love her! I took a long nap yesterday and feel so refreshed today. I am getting my hair cut today and am running errands. Will do squats this morning and am going to try a heavier weight. - probably 12 lbs ( don't shake your head, Gorilla ) 0
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Good morning everyone. I hope you are all doing well. My hubby made it in safe and sound and as usual we spent most of the day being lazy. Today I got up and headed out to the gym for strength training. My gym uses the activtrax program so I set it up with what kind of workout I want ( i just do whole body 3 days a week) and how long I want to workout and it prints out different workouts for me every day. It is pretty cool and helps for people like me who dont really know what they are doing. The downside is the darn crunches at the end. There are five different crunches every time which is fine but once you get to a certain size there really are some ways your body wont move. I always feel like a beached whale trying to do the darn things so I wont do them at the gym. I come home and do them instead. I know my form is horrible on most of them but at least I am trying:grumble:
Robin you are inspiring me. I decided to start doing squats with those darn crunches. I did 20 of them today with my son critiquing my form the whole time. Tell me again why I had children:laugh:
Laurie I hope you kick whatever bug is dogging you soon.
Kaye you might try going online and looking up some exercises for strengthening your knee. I did that when I hurt my shoulder a couple of years ago.
Gorilla loved the story about your son and his teacher. Mine was the same way at the age. Looked like an angel and took complete advantage of it
Kah hope your leg feels better soon. I am terrible about remembering to stretch and I know it is going to bite me in the butt one of these days.
Well have a great day everyone. I have to get busy on the yard since I skipped the swimming to make the mowing my cardio.:drinker: :drinker: 0 -
Thursday truth: It hasn't been a good food or water day for me. I've been too exhausted to care today. I went to the Sick Puppies show last night and it was super awesome. I ended up going alone. My ex has strep and everyone else was busy. I enjoyed it but would have preferred someone there with me as I don't do well with crowds.
Have a good day,
Helena.
Monday: Walk- Done
Tuesday: Walk- Done
Wednesday: Gym- Done
Thursday- OFF SOOOO GLAD
Friday: Gym + walk
Saturday: Gym
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Truth- Not feeling well has put the brakes on my exercise plans for this week. I had planned to hit the gym tonight after work but had go to the grocery store for my Mom to pick stuff for dinner. Needless to say, I elected to eat instead of turning around and heading back to the gym. After that I did not feel like working out and it was getting late. I know that is no excuse but I am still not 100%.
I am playing hookie from work tomorrow- I decided to take the day off due to stress and not feeling well. I need a day to relax and chill out so I can get better faster. The stress has been really building the last couple of weeks, which I think is contributing to me not feeling well. I spent time writing sub plans after school today and did not leave until 4:30 or a little later. There have been to many late nights at work the past couple of weeks and all that needs to change. Tomorrow, I will play and have a great time without the thought of work. I will go to the gym in the morning to run the mile that I need to do this week. Then will meet up with a friend for lunch and the rest will play out however we desire. I am still planning on climbing tomorrow night.
Workout plans for the week
Sunday- bike 26 miles done
Monday- Trainer workout ( might be running) DONE- Ran 2 miles
Tuesday- rest or swim Most likely rest since I have plans after work and kids staying after school. REST
Wednesday- Swim or rest REST
Thursday- Gym REST
Friday- climbing
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Thursday truth: I'm not proud of my food diary today, but I am under my calorie goal, so that is good. Yesterday I earned over 700 calories from walking. I think I overdid. Today I am exhausted. I did the pedaler for 20 min and had a 50 min walk at noon to take baby to see mommy for lunch. I think that I will call it a day. I told the daughters that I will not be walking tonight.
Here's to better days ahead.
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@kaye--if you want to see a bad food diary, just check out mine for today. :blushing: I will also be under calorie goal, but it's not pretty!
@laurie--enjoy your day off tomorrow!
@helena--one of my friends LOVES Sick Puppies.
@tammy--glad your husband made it home safely!
@robin--the part about starting my runs around corners was more of a confession than advice, but I guess the "technique" could help someone else feel more comfortable running outside. I also took a nap today when I got home from work--was feeling so run down, but it helped a lot. I even made it to the gym for a good workout afterward Isn't it amazing what a little extra sleep will do for you?
@kelley--In addition to wanting to buy new ones, I also find myself "checking out" other girls' runners. One of our PE teachers was walking into school the other day with this adorable pair of lime green Nikes and I was jealous. :laugh: Glad to hear the quad is healing. :flowerforyou:
@gorilla--thanks for calculating my max bench press--I had no idea that was possible, but now that you've told me, I've bookmarked an online calculator. :happy: If you are slipping on the treadmill, I would say it's time for some new runners--I'm guessing you're probably not as thrilled by shoe shopping as kelley and I. :laugh:
Thursday Truth:
I only got one more AP paper graded--I swear I'm the biggest procrastinator in the world! :blushing: However, I promise to devote most of Sunday to grading.
As I mentioned above to kaye, I also had a terrible food day. It was my student teacher's birthday, so his other cooperating teacher and I brought treats. Not all of them were terrible--I brought hummus and a veggie tray, and there were also apples, but it was a lot of carbs. Top that off with the last of the leftover pasta for dinner and my protein is pretty low for today. :grumble:
On the plus side, at least I made it to the gym. Did some lifting and ab work plus the elliptical. Tomorrow I will rest to save my legs for Saturday.
Exercise goals:
Mon-walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Tues--run outside w/ gunner NOT DONE but did a 2 mile walk instead
Wed--walk gunner + gym NOT DONE ran outside w/ gunner instead
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Fri--rest day
Sat--Run For Your Lives!!!
Sun--we'll see...
Grading Goals:
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I’ve been watching all of you and I’m proud of how you push yourselves, how you recognize your limits when your body tells you something. The way you push yourselves when you don’t necessarily feel like it. I hope those of you who are struggling find the “right” thing for you. I’ve been doing some soul searching and have a Thursday Truth:
Well, I’m taking a pretty big step this weekend. My sister has been into heavy lifting and the changes to her body are amazing. I told her I wanted her to take me this weekend to the gym and show me how. I sent it in an email so I can’t even deny that I told her I wanted to. I’m so scared. I’m nervous that I’ll fail and that people will see me and that the bar itself will be too heavy.
I realize how much this fear has stopped me from trying activities. I was in school sports from 5th grade to a freshman in college and then I spent the summer working on the farm. And now I’m nervous about trying to run, trying to lift weights, trying to play basketball with my son, skating with my daughter (what if I fall on the ice and can’t get up?). I’ve used other excuses for why I don’t want to do them but in all reality, now that I do a gut check, it’s my fear that has been holding me back. I want to be a mom that my kids will be proud of. One that can do those fun things with my kids, enjoy the years I have with them home and then be around to enjoy their kids. But I’ve been hiding and in order to be able to do those things, I need to step out of my comfort zone and just do them.
So right now, with you all as witnesses, I’m going to debunk some of my excuses.
1. People will be watching me -- People have better things to do. If they judge me for being fat, I don’t need them in my life anyway. People I care about will be proud of me.
2. I don’t have time – If I just get better at my time management, I can find time.
a. I’m a bonafide TV junkie, it is my relaxing time when the kids are in bed and the house is quiet. I’m going to use the DVR to its max. Designated TV nights and save them for those nights.
b. By the time I take care of my family, I’m tired – if I use my resources and time more efficiently, there is no reason we can’t move our supper time up so that I can be free to go to the gym while they are cleaning up the kitchen.
c. I need to spend time with Jacob to help him get mentally better – what better time to spend with him than at the gym? He’s content there and I’d be setting a good example. And even with his foot injury, he can spend some time on the elliptical. And Emma loves the daycare there!
3. I’m so tired, I just don’t have the energy to go exercise…this one is total bogus. I have more energy when it’s done so I just need to remember that when my body is saying “sit on the couch and watch tv.”
4. I deserve to relax…actually I deserve to feel better and I know that exercise makes me feel better, so I just need to change my idea of a reward.
Sorry, that was a pretty big ramble but I’ve made this discovery and I wanted to share it while it’s fresh. And over the last few months, you all have made me feel comfortable and I know this is a judgement free zone and a positive environment. I find so many of you inspirations and I appreciate finding that on my computer every day. Now it's up to me to find that courage.0 -
Whew. . . what a week!! Between the work load and all the doctor appointments, I'm pooped out. Today alone was nuts. I volunteer Tuesday/Thursday from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. at Cyrus' middle school. I never in a million years thought I would do this, but they needed help so there I am in my little orange vest holding the STOP/Pull Forward sign working the car pool lane as a crossing guard. Lord help me!
After that, I had an 8:00 gyno appointment (again, yuck!!). I then went to a Parent Advisory Council Meeting at the school and finally got to work. I worked straight from 12-5 then got home just in time to change clothes and have a session with the trainer at 6. Home after 7 to finish helping Cyrus with his homework, squeeze in dinner, more homework, loads of laundry and I still need to pack.
We fly out tomorrow night to Chicago for the weekend - can't wait! I'm taking Cyrus and sister Sharon who have never been. Our main visit will be Wrigley Field on Saturday watching the Cubs vs. Braves. They haven't seen the Braves since we left Atlanta last year. They're both pretty excited. We'll do other touristy stuff over the rest of the weekend. Lots of good walking and enjoying some good food.
Have a great weekend. Rest. Make good food choices. Get some movement in. Can't wait to catch up when I get back!!0 -
Happy Friday... I went and got my run in this morning. Took a little boost from my friends with me telling everyone last night I would run in the morning and that got me going. Turned out to be an amazing morning to run clear skies with a big full moon and temps in the 50's. My Nike+ app messed up though and counted my first Kilometer short.. I run this same track all the time so I know where the 5k mark is so I know it took 29:43 not the 29:04 that Nike says. I so wish I enjoyed running... I keep doing it but I really do not love it! At least trail running I enjoy but when I am running this track or on the road all I am thinking is when will this damn run be over!
I will lift tomrrow morning and get on the scale and see if I finally got all that vacation weight off... its been stuborn... or is it me drinking beer too often that is stubborn... I can ponder that over a drink tonight
Susan-- your just getting all your goodies checked out this week! LOL
Tlh- I have read your post several times... and all the things you say to debunk your own fears are perfect! It is cool your sister is going with you, will she always be going with you as your gym partner or is this a one time or on occasion sort of thing. For me personally I need a program to follow, if you want me to suggest you some shoot me a PM.
Skinny... sounds like you were pretty good with the eating... carbs are tough to avoid! You are right I do not love shopping for shoes! I bought a nice pair of Nike Trail Runners but they are not comfortable to run on pavement with. I need to find a pair of Nike Free, might just order them on line.
Laurie... enjoy the mental health day... and a fun climbing session later!0 -
@Karen~Too funny, I find myself looking at running shoes on other people too! I think to myself, “I wonder if those come in my size?” Someone at work had some hot pink Nike with a lime swoosh, so cute!
@Tracy~I, too, read your post several times. I’m proud of you for a couple of reasons – I’m proud of you for feeling comfortable enough to air your fears/excuses (that is a huge accomplishment for a lot of us) and I’m proud of your for asking your sister to show you the ropes. We have all had those same fears and excuses’, making that first step over the threshold into “unchartered territory” is scary but once you make that first step it gets easier. Just follow your sister’s recommendations and remember to start out slow, gradually increasing your weight/reps.. Your sister has made a tremendous transformation, so she’s great as a role model. Trust me when I say no one is watching, most people are only interested in what they are doing. I’ve had a couple of (big bulky) guys stop their workouts to watch me (probably because they couldn’t imagine a woman lifting what I was about to lift) – but then they gave me a thumbs up when I finished, I’ll tell you that feels amazing. I never thought I would like lifting weights but the truth is now I love it, I would rather do it than cardio. :noway: I love seeing the results in my body, I love seeing how much stronger I’m getting, and I love looking at the weight knowing I can do it. You got this & we’re all behind you – have fun!
@Susan~What a week you’ve had, you deserve this weekend in Chicago. Have a great time!
@Gorilla~LOL, maybe you need a new route?! When I run outside I tend to follow the same route, recently I’ve had to change it up a bit just for a change of scenery – that way the run doesn’t seem as long. Wow, 50 degree weather? I’m jealous! I order my runners on line all the time – through Road Runner Sports, if you’re a VIP ($1.99/yr) you get 10% off plus free two-day shipping.
@Laurie~Enjoy your day off today, we all need those mental health days – I’ve planned one for October 11th myself.
Friday Fitness~I was going to skip the gym tonight in light of the housework I need to do – but decided I needed some arc trainer/row time. I’m hoping it will be cool enough to run outside tomorrow, if not I’ll hit the gym tomorrow.
Exercise Goals:
Monday~Wii Tennis/Yoga DONE!
Tuesday~Rest Day DONE! (although I did a few core exercises waiting for dinner to heat up)
Wednesday~Training Session DONE!
Thursday~Rest Day DONE (again, did some core exercises while dinner was cooking)
Friday~Gym, Arc Trainer/Row
Saturday~Running Drills (gym or outside)
Sunday~Training Session
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Good morning all. I hit the ground running this morning litlerally. All this talk about running has inspired me. I got up and put my little doggy on his leash and we were off. Now did I run the whole time? Of course not, but I interspersed short jogs through the whole walk and felt pretty amazing at the end:happy: I have always told myself I cant run. I am to big or to out of shape but this morning I just decided to go for it. I was apprehensive about people seeing me in my full jiggling glory but hey if i can do Zumba while jiggling and being tone deaf I can do this:laugh: I rembered to do some stretches when I got home so hopefully I dont get any more sore then I am from lifting yesterday. Yesterdays workout focused on the glutes and my poor abused bum is feeling it today:laugh: I dont know about walking the little dog. He is super full of energy and sass now. Alright dad just called and we got to go over and play some cards. HAve a great day everyone and dont forget your water:drinker: :drinker: 0
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Friday fitness: I was going to go to the gym this morning but I was not feeling well enough to go with TOM being here. I do plan on working out saturday and sunday. It's been a busy week at work and I am so glad it's over.
Have a great weekend,
Helena0 -
Warning: This is completely off topic, but I need someplace to vent! My family is driving me crazy. I thought that I was preparing dinner for 6 tonight. After the shopping was done and dinner was about ready people started bowing out. DIL didn't even tell me she wasn't going to be here until I texted her to ask her. Wound up with just DH and I here and lots of leftovers! Its not like we haven't had this discussion before. I have begged and pleaded with people to let me know soon enough that I can make reasonable plans for dinner, but it just keeps happening. I don't know what to do. I guess I could just refuse to cook for everyone else, but my DS and his family pay rent to live here and we have to share the kitchen. It would be really hard if we were all trying to fix meals separately. Enough said. Thanks for listening.
This morning we decided to try doing our walk after I walked Keith to school. DH met me and it was so nice and cool. It is starting to get dark so early that its getting harder and harder to walk at night. The problem came when baby fell asleep in the stroller about 15 min before we got home. Then she didn't want to take her morning nap and it even messed up her afternoon schedule. Maybe if we just keep doing it, she will get used to the routine. I hope so.
Have a great weekend. Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Hi All, Sorry I've been AWOL. I've been so busy taking care of my daughter and her kids I've hardly had time to enter in my foods. But, I'll be heading home tomorrow as I have to go back to work on Monday and I need at least a day to decompress. When you've lived alone for so many years, its hard to take care of 3 kids and a sick daughter. But, thankfully the kids have been great and my daughter is feeling much better. I'll be back to my daily check ins once I'm home. I'll try to catch up on the posts. I've missed a few pages. Hope everyone has had a good week. Happy w/e everyone. DRINK YOUR WATER.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0
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@charlotte--glad your daughter is well enough for you to head home.
@kaye--I'm sorry your family is being so inconsiderate. I think you should just cook for yourself and the DH for a few days. When the rest want food just say, "Sorry, I wasn't sure if you were eating with us." They will get the hint.
@tammy--congrats on the run!
@kelley--hot pink and lime sounds divine!
@gorilla--my eating sucked, and it wasn't much better today, but it is what it is. :ohwell:
@susan--If I wasn't running with zombies out near Rockford tomorrow, I would meet you in Wrigleyville after the game. In any event, have a great time in Chicago!! :drinker:
@tracy--I love your post!! You've got it now--the mindset is there!! :drinker:
Friday Fitness:
Had a pretty good week as far as exercise goes. Tomorrow is my zombie run. I'm so scared!! :noway: :sad:
Exercise goals:
Mon-walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Tues--run outside w/ gunner NOT DONE but did a 2 mile walk instead
Wed--walk gunner + gym NOT DONE ran outside w/ gunner instead
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Fri--rest day DONE but did walk gunner
Sat--Run For Your Lives!!!
Sun--we'll see...
Grading Goals:
1. 2/73 AP essays0 -
Hi All - so glad to be able to read other's stories and day to day struggles. It makes it easier to bear mine. I am struggling with pain in the hips, visited a friend and sat on a hard wooden chair for 3 hours - it didn't bother me at all do do it then, but boy is it hitting me hard now! I've taken 2 pain pills, sad to say they aren't touching the pain
Monday I'm calling the doc and telling him that dropping the prednisone dose is a massive fail and I need his permission to increase it. Having to take 2 pain pills is ridiculous and on the edge of abuse (altho prescribed) and I'm not gonna live this way.
Worse yet, I've slacked off of my exercise for the last 4 days. And I can't be mad at anyone but myself over that. The only exercise I've done is some dancing - a few minutes each night.0 -
@ Susan – I’m tired just listening to your day!! Enjoy this weekend, you deserve to decompress.:flowerforyou:
@Gorilla – she and I have very different schedules so we will not be regular lifting partners. Not sure how this all works. She has a program for me to follow and has emailed me things to read and watch. Thanks for your support and don’t be surprised if I send some questions your way.
@Laurie – hope your day off was a good one for you and you feel refreshed and better.:sick:
@Tammy – good for you!!!
@Kaye – unfortunately many times we take for granted those that love us the most. Hopefully you can sit down and visit about it and they’ll remember how lucky they are to have you and change their ways.
@kinnurse – glad to hear that your daughter is feeling better. She’s very lucky to have you around when she really needed it.:smooched:
@Karen -- good luck in your Zombie run tomorrow! :smokin:
@Robin – that stinks! Hopefully your doctor will get just the right amount for you so you aren’t in pain and the levels aren’t too high. Trial and error I guess. :grumble: I remember my dad having to go through that to find the perfect level for his blood pressure medicine.
AFM: Not even a day later and I already have to change up what I thought my plans were. My sister is a single mother that has her two kids (5 & 1) every other week. This weekend she has the boys and between her commitments on Saturday and mine on Sunday, we do not have any time to go lift. However, she has forwarded me some “homework” so I can watch proper form and see all the lifts we are going to do. We have a date for Friday night – we wrote it in pen (and I think another sister might be joining us too).
I've actually been doing really well with my food this week. I'm over today but I just had to have the popcorn, pop and snack at the movie. :devil: Saw the We're the Millers. Not something I would watch with my mother or my children, but my sister and I really liked it! I was still under maintenance so I'm okay the extra calories.
Fitness Friday:
Saturday – this is a full day of activities – parade in the morning and Pumpkin Patch in the afternoon. I should get plenty of steps in.
Sunday – rest
Monday – Water Aerobics
Tuesday – Zumba
Wednesday – Rest
Thursday – Zumba
Friday - Weights
Hope you all have a great day!0 -
I really enjoyed my day off yesterday and I do feel better today. Yesterday was packed with things I wanted/had to do. I did manage to run the mile and on the dreadmill as well then went climbing last night. Meet up with my friend Joe for lunch and yogurt so that was nice. Today, I will go swimming for a good 45-60 minutes. Then grade papers this afternoon, since it is suppose to rain today.
Everyone is doing well and overcoming the challenges of becoming healthy. Keep up the hard work.
Kaye- Have you considered putting up a sign on the fridge that say Will you be home for dinner? Have them sign up for the meals. If they don't then they need to fend for themselves.
Gorilla- I feel the same way about running it is boring. I know I can do it but I always think about what other things I could be doing- swimming, biking etc.
tlh- good luck with the lifting and remember to start slow.
1 week to my first 5K and yes, I am a little nervous about it. My goal is to finish it by running the whole thing. I know my trainer will be there for support so that will be nice.
Grading goals
quizzes x/95
Quizzes x/31 (7th)
labs 8th (x/95)
warm ups (x/35)
Workout plans for the week
Sunday- bike 26 miles done
Monday- Trainer workout ( might be running) DONE- Ran 2 miles
Tuesday- rest or swim Most likely rest since I have plans after work and kids staying after school. REST
Wednesday- Swim or rest REST
Thursday- Gym REST
Friday- climbing and Run 1 mile DONE
Saturday-swim will be done0 -
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Good Morning.
Hit a bit of a rough patch yesterday with an ocular migraine in the afternoon - let me just say, scariest.thing.ever! I was down and out the rest of the day. Between the migraine and my tinnitus acting up, my doctor is concerned about my stress levels right now, so at his request I'm laying low today - its really nice out this morning so may go for a walk, other than that its grocery shopping day and sofa city! Today would be a good day for a massage, may see if I can make that happen.
@Laurie~Glad you enjoyed your day yesterday.
@Karen~Good luck with your zombie run today, have a blast!
Saturday Success~This is a non-scale week, so my success this week comes in the form of a NSV. I had compliments from our administrator (a man by the way) and a couple of co-workers I haven't seen in a while that I was looking really "trim." Those compliments never get old! :bigsmile:
Enjoy the day!0
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