Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Kah and Nettie: Thanks, While I'm considered at fault (I was coming out of an alley)... the roads are abysmal right now. Neither of us could stop or turn away. Considering we both had kids in the car... it's lucky we were going so slow. But there is something very strange when your car just glides into someone else. Slow mo.... but you still can't stop.
Nettie: I'm sure you'll do great! It sounds like you have a great rapport w/ your kids!
mn: Congrats on the A's!!!! You must feel great.
skinnyjeanz: that's so nice that you do that for your students. Kids always know when a teacher cares... it makes a huge difference.
Susan: your cookies look amazing! My house would be like that, but my hubby and kids are making a serious hole in it! lol!
Lives2Travel: Amazing job on being ready for Christmas! And I was proud my shopping was done and the treats baked. Back to work for me!!! lol!
KarenL: that's so cute about your granddaughter! My kids have done that to me... I find it so funny.
AFM: Still slacking in the exercise dep't. I have got some of the snacking under control. I went to my kids Christmas concert last night. My little men just make my heart melt! SO CUTE!!!!! The kids really just have fluff days for the rest of the week. Today is jammy day, tomorrow is tacky christmas sweater day and cookie decorating, Friday is christmas parties. Today should be a good day... I have some beef stew in the crock pot.... nom nom nom!
I thought gratitude day was Thursday but I'm grateful for my children. They keep my heart young and me moving. They teach me to play, have patience and to not take myself so seriously! They teach me that I'm capable of great love and sacrifice. Also that I am fiercely protective. I may not always be the best Mom, but they're the best little people in the world to me!!! Children are amazing!0 -
Today I'm thankful for a wonderful neighborhood. Our move from Atlanta to Las Vegas last year was a major decision. Cyrus was in his last year of elementary so it was so important for him to make a smooth transition as well to prepare for middle school. I'm so thankful God had everything mapped out for us. I'm so thankful for nice neighbors who welcomed us. The good thing is we continue to meet other neighbors too who are just as nice. I'm paying a bit more in rent than I had planned, but it's worth it for us to be happy and I can afford it, but made some adjustments in other areas. I've got a dear friend in GA whose home will be paid off in 5 years. Unfortunately, various neighbors have moved in with very, very loud dogs. She's getting no relief and the neighbors don't care either. I feel so bad for her.
Wednesday Wish: I keep maintaining and get through the next week or so. I know I've made BIG strides over last year when I completely derailed gaining back 30 of the 60 I had lost. This year between Halloween and today I've only lost and gained the same 5 lbs. I'm OK with that. I've been enjoying a few holiday treats and various parties, but not over indulging like in the past. I am learning so I'm thankful for that too. With that said, I will be glad to get right back on a regular routine minus all these parties, extra treats, etc. . .
For me, holiday is pretty easy. I basically ordered everything for Cyrus online and had it shipped to my parents in Sarasota. Mom is wrapping everything. Woo Hoo!! We fly out on the red eye Monday night and arrive into Tampa at 9:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve. We fly back New Years Eve and land around 11:30 p.m. We can't wait to get there and enjoy some fun in the sun! We have sun here every day, but it's much warmer down there right now. We'll definitely be on the beach a few days I'm sure.
@ Tracy - Love the Shepherd's Run! What a wonderful idea.
@ Lives2Travel - I think we would all agree. Sizes are all over the place and especially by brand. I guess that's why I've always stuck with 2 or 3 shops and that's it. I know the sizes fit (for the most part), but it's always such a joy (NOT) to try on clothes. I think the worst are the brassieres. YUCK! I think many of us are feeling the same way. While we know this season is hectic, we do love spending time with our family and friends, BUT we'll be so glad when it's over too. Bring on 2014!!!!
@ Kelly - My trainer introduced me to kettles this week. Here I thought you just lifted them, but there's a science to doing the swing properly. Who knew? My mom has a bunch of different weights so my trainer is adapting a workout schedule for me when we head to FL next week. I'll definitely walk, but mom has kettles, stability ball, bands, etc. . . I'll be able to get in some resistance work too. We heard we're getting raises and bonuses - Woo Hoo!! I'm waiting too.
@ Nettie - I know you're going to do great today. Like you said just keep doing what your do. You're good at it and the students react well. Thinking of you!!
@ Karen - Your students are so lucky to have you as a teacher. It's those extra things you do that make such a difference. Even as high school students they really do love those extras that most people think just belong in elementary. I know it was extra work and time on your part, but that's the dedication and commitment of a teacher. You rock!!!
@ Laurie - I always love your list. I need to do that more often. I do it at work and at home, but I should do it on here too especially to hold myself more accountable to my exercise. 2014 goal perhaps? I think I'll do it.0 -
So I also forget to share my exciting weekend. On top of the non-stop baking last weekend (see pictures below) I had two parties. Our corporate office had a party Friday night at BJ's Brewhouse. Totally casual, which I love. Beer, pizza & salad - super fun. Saturday night was the formal party at our largest franchise's house. WOW! Not sure how many millions it was worth and I think there were 7 garages. Well, I was going to go down the gorgeous spiral marble staircase, but a co-worker wanted to take the elevator (yes, in the house). Well, my luck we got STUCK!! So for 45 minutes I'm stuck in the smallest little box with 2 other people and no air. We were sweating up a storm. I was the calm one while my co-worker and her live-in boyfriend of 12 years bickered back and forth the whole time. It was a rather comical event.
WOW that is a lot of cookies!!! I would go crazy, if stuck in an elevator... especially with people that are bickering. :laugh: You are a stronger woman than I.0 -
Today was the annual holiday bazaar at the school for the kids. They were able to purchase items using their notes for "good" behavior to "buy" the items. It went very well and there was some very nice stuff. Teachers and the community donate materials/stuff for the kids to buy. They can also have them gift wrapped before they leave. The kids did very well with this event. Now, tomorrow I need to finish the Christmas cards/ thank you notes to the kids. Sometimes it is very hard to come up with creative ways to thank a student who gives us a problem either academically or with behavior.
As of today, my trainer will be going Rock climbing with me on Friday. I am very excited to have the opportunity to teach her something new and provide guidance. Hopefully, her plans will not change and she will be able to make it.
Nettie- Good luck with the observation today.
I hope the weather clears up for everyone and we can get back to being outside again. It is suppose to be warm in Maryland this weekend so I hope to get outside to exercise this weekend.
Thankful, for spending time with extended family. Tonight we had dinner with my Godparents so it was very nice. Usually, they come over on Christmas Eve for dinner after church. My Godmother is having knee replacement surgery on on Friday so she won't be able to come over on Christmas Eve. We celebrated tonight and my dad came was able to join us for dinner. As much as I miss him being home, I know he still has a long way to go in getting stronger. He was home when I arrived but getting him back to the rehab center was a challenge and very stressful but at least it went well. The nice was my dad was able to see the tree and the decorations.
Wish- that everyone has some great weather so we can get outside again to walk or just have fun.0 -
Today I am thankful for patient teachers and the fun experience they give to children. GS had his kindergarten Christmas program. It was well-done and lots of fun. GS was wearing a really cute snowman costume. The problem was that he wouldn't give his carrot nose to bunny at the appropriate time.
Wednesday wish: I wish that I could more trust in myself and this process so that I could enjoy the holiday more and quit stressing over the treats. I am so afraid that if I give myself too much slack, I won't be able to get back in the groove.
I hope that all of you have had great and safe day.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
So thankful for being able to work at least one day a week at home. It nice to be able to look out the window and know that I don't have to go out in that cold weather. I can totally relate about the whole jeans issue. The last time I went to go get some clothes I was so upset by the way the clothes fit that I sat in the fitting room and cried then walked out without getting anything.
As for my Wednesday wish I wish that winter would go quickly and bring on the nicer weather where we can actually enjoy the outside weather.0 -
Hi everyone...
I've been missing you all a ton... life has just been overwhelmingly horrible, and I've been selfishly focusing on aking it through another day. Quick catchup: I am stuck on a plateau again (bleh), daughter moved home (yay) and is getting married this weekend to a very nice guy (double yay), but she's been unable to find a job (boo) and he's working two jobs trying to get out of debt (yay?)... so the short end is that we are now a household of 5.
And work is enchanting (not)... new CNO, new CMO... both coming up with a very different direction on where to take the hospital from where we've been...not a bad thing in and of itself, except for the fact that every regulatory agency is crawling up our caboose right now, as well as the local media...
... so it's been a little stressful, y'know?
Working hard at staying on track, and it's just so frustrating when you behave soooo well, and get nowhere. I do admit to falling off the wagon occasionally, but most of the time I'm either under my numbers, or at least under maintenance.
@ Ellen - **hugs** hope things are improving..and very glad to hear that the CT was cancer-free!
@ Laurie - wise, wise words... you're always so on target!
@ Tina - I hear ya... been MIA myself & dealing with stress. And that's a big piece of it - stress will actually cause either stagnation in weight loss, or gain even. It's the cortisol (aka stress hormones) that does it... and it really sucks. Among other things, try to remember to breathe, and take some time for yourself when you can...
@ Nicole - hope the party was awesome
1997 wasn't a bad dress year... at least you wouldn't have linebacker shoulderpads!
@ Susan - wow... if I hadn't been missing lately, I'd have loved to entertain you durring your layover in Phoenix!
@ Michelle - I understand your dread over loose skin - I'm fighting some of those issues right now (bingo arms... yech!) Some of it will simply never improve, unfortunately - but the younger you are, the better chance you may have... that and moistureize! Palmer's skin therapy oil is helpfull. If it's really extreme once your weight is stable, many health plans will cover some surgical interventions if they are determined to be medically (or in some cases psychologically) necessary.
@ KarenL - stress eating continues to be a big hurdle for me as well... in my case, it isn't a heart valve that gets in the way of my exercises at times, it's my asthma -- which *has* been a bit better with less weight around, but still reaches out and smacks me around from time to time.
@ Kris, Kelley, Karen, Tammy, Kaye & everyone else... I've missed you all. Trying to get caught up on everything.
I agree 200% on the standardizing sizing... it makes me a little insane some days!
All that being said - I love the idea of a gratitude 'challenge'... I am very grateful for all of you, and my very patient family, and the fact that although stressful, I have a good job where I can make a difference.
And I promise to be better about posting.0 -
Hi guys! Just catching up on posts! No personals tonight--too sleepy. :yawn:
I ate a bunch of junk today but actually tried to log. I'm sure it's off a bit, but at least I have a general idea. Got to the gym and lifted and did cardio.
Thanks for all of the nice comments about my treat for my students. :happy:
Grateful for the upcoming break--can't wait for some much needed time off to catch up on grading.0 -
I am grateful to work from home. It affords me the opportunity to be near by for my parents, it cuts down on clothing costs (work in my jammies most of the day), I don't drive on snowy roads to get to work, my coffee is made just like I want, I start and finish when I want (but I work too long). It's all good.
I was mildly successful yesterday - if only I wouldn't have eaten the potato chips at my sisters house. I didn't exercise yesterday.
Today my goal is to eat healthy, drink my water, and get some exercise in.
I can do this.0 -
Wow It's Thursday already- Truth is I have been running errands so much after work this week that my eating has been horrible but under goal. I got 1 batch of cookies done last night, so tonight I will be a baking mad woman. I must say the holiday has crept up on me very fast and I haven't even started shopping yet.
I am just grateful for Life today.0 -
Thursday Truth - I asked Brian to pick up some candy for our Christmas candy bowls. He picked up a bag of Ghiadaelli squares - chocolate and sea salt, caramel and sea salt. I tried one and was blown away with how yummy they were. Yesterday I ate 6 of them. :noway: Ironically I managed to stay within my calorie goal. But I also forgot to eat lunch yesterday because I was so preoccupied with getting in my workout, shoveling the icy slush and getting my stuff ready for work.
Yesterday's observation was a big joke. She came in and I introduced myself and students to her. I gave her a brief run down on what we were doing and transitioning to. She replied "Oh great, I would like to see that." Then I kept doing what I do. She stayed for all of 2 minutes. I turned around and saw her walking out my door. My colleague said the same exact thing happened when she came into her class. After work I was texting my boss about it. She said that is the problem that we have when she comes. She doesn't stay long enough to actually observe the children and doesn't understand their needs because she doesn't observe it. So when my boss goes to her and asks for additional staff she looks at her like she has 3 heads. :ohwell: Right after she left all h*ll broke out, 3:4 students (2 were absent) began to act up and it was complete chaos. I was dealing with one behavior while my aides were trying to redirect their students. We finally managed to get things back on track and the rest of the day went smoothly.
One of the goals we are working on with my students is for them to learn the rules of several new games that they can play in social situations (IE birthday parties). Yesterday I taught them to play "candy cane" limbo. (Limbo - but I made the pole to look like a candy cane) My student's loved it. They were so cute trying to go under the stick as it got lower and lower. The smiles on their faces were priceless!
Lives2Travel- I can completely relate to the inconsistency in sizing. I agree with you.
Kah - I saw your burn yesterday. That was one pretty impressive workout even though it was low-key!
tlh - I love the idea of the Shepherd's run on Christmas Eve. What a great experience!
Gratitude: I am very grateful that Sunday/rest day is quickly approaching. My muscles, especially in my tush and legs, are definitely feeling the change in my workouts. I know I can easily just switch it up and make my rest day any day I want. However I have it set in my head that I will complete this week and rest on Sunday just as the program is written. I refuse to give in and rest mid week. Only 2 more workouts after I complete today's then I can rest.
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@Ohio4Me - I work at home too and love it! You can't beat the commute or the ability to control the temperature in your office. I did find that once I began working from home (almost 5 years ago) that I gained a bunch of weight. If you work in an office, you have only the food you brought that day or perhaps what you can buy from a vending machine. At home the fridge is right there all the time. This is one of the reasons I do not snack. It's just too easy to over indulge when you have the ability to quickly get whatever you want.
@mnwalkingqueen - Bad eating, but not over goal. I'd consider that a win at this crazy time of year.
@jnettie - Isn't that always how it is? Many of our bosses really don't know what we do and couldn't do it to save their lives, but rarely listen to what we need to be more effective. Frustrating.
Today's Gratitude: The scale said 220. (Happy dance commencing). I'm grateful that I found MFP and my determination to lose this weight. I'm grateful that I'm at the halfway point. I'm grateful that I have never had any medical issues related to obesity. I'm grateful that 2013 gave me a do-over in the quest for weight loss and increased health. I'm grateful that I can celebrate a win and grateful that I am excited about the rest of the journey.0 -
@Nettie~Thanks! :happy: Not real low-key since I use a jogging elliptical but worked out at a steady pace without letting up - good thing too, as my trainer saw me and came to make sure I was following his instructions. I cannot keep those caramel sea salt chocolates from Ghirardelli in my house – they are WAY too addictive!
@Holly~I think Christmas has snuck up on everyone, since Thanksgiving was so late we only had about three weeks. I still have shopping to do and so much baking!
@Vickie~Its so good to see you, glad to hear things are making a turn for the better regarding your daughter. I’m sorry for the continued stresses at work, I hope the new year brings some calmness into your life and job. :flowerforyou:
Lord help us all, the food and goodies just keep coming and coming! Yesterday it was a jar of Cookie Butter from Trader Joes – if you’ve never tried it don’t, happiness in a jar! :laugh: The NI is actually not that bad, but you have to limit yourself to ONE serving. Then came a huge tin of popcorn, then Danish butter cookies on my desk this morning, then my favorite volunteer at the hospital brought me a huge box of chocolates from Trader Joe’s this morning! Oi vey!!! True testament to my will power today – all I can say is thank goodness I have a session with my trainer tonight and I’ve been doing cardio like a mad woman this week.
I’m grateful for Zoe, Sunday will mark one year since she adopted me. She is still such a silly, active kitty and loves to snuggle – epitome of a lap cat! I just love coming home to her greeting me at the door, excited that her playmate has arrived!
Exercise Goals:
Monday~Gym, arc trainer DONE!
Tuesday~Gym, training session DONE!
Wednesday~Gym, elliptical DONE!
Thursday~Gym, training session
Friday~Rest Day (meeting friend for HH and then finish shopping)
Saturday~10k or gym for running drills (depends on weather and how much shopping I finish Friday)
Sunday~Gym, training session0 -
Thursday: Hi Everyone, well, I'm trying to think of something to be thankful for. Right now it's hard. I've been up since 4 am as the 'new' roof is leaking in 3 rooms...snow build up on the roof, went above freezing, melted, now water is coming into the house...this house was rebuilt completely 10 years ago and has had 10 leaks from the roof since then..Hubby scared me as he was trying to climb up on the roof in the dark this morning and I was sure he'd slide off. .hubby is running to the store to buy heated wires to install before tonight as two more storms are on the way (ice, freezing rain, heavy snow). I'm waiting for insurance people. Men are up on the roof getting rid of the ice...it's going to be really expensive. Every time I think we're ahead (financially) something like this happens. I love where I live, but this makes me want a new house, without problems. Also, was at the hospital with hubby to treat his skin cancer two days ago...'sigh'
ok, I'm thankful for my sweet, little grandchildren, who are coming over for lunch...they cheer my heart.0 -
Today I am thankful for the sunshine. We have had fog and haze for weeks. The sun is shining this morning and it is about 30* outside. Maybe it will begin to melt some of the snow and ice.
Thursday truth: Since Thanksgiving I have been hovering 1 to 2 # above my previous low. The scales are finally moving again. I am just 1/2# above my previous low.
Mel, sorry about the leaky roof. Water can really do a lot of damage.
I am making cookies like mad this week. More for today. School is out early tomorrow so I can finally get the tree up this weekend.
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Hey everyone. It was good to read through the posts and catch up on how you are all doing. I am in a mad rush to get everything perfect at the house since hubby comes home on Saturday. Its funny cause I do this everytime like he doesnt know what a halfhearted housekeeper I really am:bigsmile:
Well as I am sure you all have noticed I have been struggling the last few months with staying in that good routine I had built up a year ago. I just keep bouncing around in a ten pound spread and not really going anywhere. I would like to blame so many things but there is really no reason for it. While thinking about this and trying to get myself in a better mind frame I took the dogs out for their walk. Where I live there are a bunch of side roads that all branch off one main road. The main road is very busy but a couple of the side roads loop around in on each other and make a great loop for walking the dogs. I start on the road one up from me and loop to the next one crossing and doing both sides of the main road. Before I started all this my brother used to live on the road I start on and I couldnt walk to his house without running out of breath. I am now walking the whole loop 2-3 times and in the last two weeks I have started throwing in bursts of jogging. So while I my not be losing the weight as consistently as I would like (and I am still going to work on that) it is nice to see how much healthier and fit I have become. :bigsmile:
So I hope everyone has a great day and continues to enjoy this wonderful holiday season and are able to find the good in their lives and not focus on the negatives. :flowerforyou: :drinker: 0 -
Like so many others of you, I'm having a heck of a time getting through Christmas. This is usually about the time of the month that I just say, 'screw it' and eat like a lunatic until the last of the peppermint bark is gone. I'm trying to do better than that this year :laugh:0
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Thursday Truth: 6 more days!!!! I can make it. I know it's not been the prettiest of survivals, but I didn't completely fall off that wall. Yes, I'm up 5, but was down 5 a few weeks ago. I keep losing/gaining those same 5. They'll come off sooner rather than later. I enjoyed a little sliver (and I mean little) of White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake, which was divine. I did the elliptical and treadmill this AM so I'm good. Yesterday was not pretty, but it's one day and not life. I plan to hit the gym tomorrow AM too. Saturday night is the last official office party. Thank goodness!! We fly out Monday night and I plan to walk in sunny Florida ALL week. Woo Hoo!!0
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Thursday- one more day this week then it is Christmas break. I am looking forward to some rest and relaxation.
Truth-I did not exercise today as planned. I did have the have time but had to go home first and that was the mistake. I ended up taking a short nap because I was very tired. So I opted to take the night off from exercise and just relax. I think I have been going so much this week that I needed a down night. We are suppose to listen to our bodies so hopefully mine will respond with more energy tomorrow. I will go to bed early tonight (10 pm) instead of 10;30 or 11 pm.
Thankful for the all the Christmas lights. I love the way the make the area shine brightly to perk up the dark nights.0 -
Thursday truth - husband is baking/decorating two different cakes in the kitchen right now.... :frown: Making it very difficult for me. BIG CONFESSION - I am a candy cane/peppermint junkie :blushing: so this time of year is pretty hard for me. But I've learned to limit myself to one Ghirardelli square on occasion, or one Hershey chocolate mint candy cane.
Today, lunch was a candy cane mocha cappuccino :blushing:
Off to the wedding tomorrow... so hopefully I can stay on track.....0 -
Hi guys!
@vickie--missed you too--it's nice to see you back! :flowerforyou: I am fortunate that I don't like mint very much, so those treats don't appeal to me.
@laurie--I'm as excited as you are about tomorrow being the last day of school. I have been exhausted all week, but I was really feeling it today. I will follow your lead and go to bed early tonight.
@susan--YES--we will make it through this! I've also seen the scale creeping up the past couple of days, but my hope is that the 2 lbs or so is mostly water from all of the sodium. Good for you for getting to the gym this morning--Hang tough, sister!
@toots--I also am trying so hard not to just say "ef it!" and go crazy. Granted I've had a couple of days I've done so, but trying to keep it in check most days. :ohwell:
@tammy--that improved fitness means so much more than the number on the scale. I am in the same boat with the 10-lb bounce around. Let's make it a point to move from just maintaining to losing more weight and getting even healthier in 2014!! :drinker:
@kaye--that's so great that you are within a half pound of your low!! :drinker: We also had some relatively warmer weather the past couple of days--hope it lasts!
@mel--ugh--so sorry about your roof leaks--that's terrible! When we first moved into our house we had a few weeks of "surprises" like that. The kitchen faucet was leaking, then the outgoing water pipe in the crawl space started leaking. Both of those were a direct result of poor workmanship (missing washers, cross-threaded pipes, etc.). My husband got those and bunch of other minor stuff fixed, and then we woke up on a lazy, rainy Saturday morning to the sound of water dripping INTO the house somewhere. We followed the sound to our furnace room to find many leaks. Turns out the previous owner had attached some screening to the chimney (presumably to keep out birds/animals) and all of the screw holes he made had water pouring in. I swear it's a good thing we didn't know where the previous owners moved to, b/c I think my DH would have gone over to their house and cussed out the guy for all of his stupid moves in trying to "fix-up" the house before selling! We were fortunate that none of the mistakes caused major damage, but it was so frustrating. I hope you and you DH get the leaks under control. If it's a newer roof, is it under any type of warranty?
@kelley--I feel the same way at work! Yesterday and today were big "food" days, and I sucked at avoiding temptation. :blushing: Good for you for getting to the gym and working out. I can't believe it's been a year since you got Zoe!! :flowerforyou:
@lives--Congrats on reaching your halfway mark!!! :drinker:
@nettie--isn't it amazing how clueless some administrators can be. I've had some really great admin observe me, but some are so removed from the classroom experience that their suggestions and criticisms are absurd. I can't believe yours only stayed 2 minutes though! What could she possibly have observed in such a short visit?!?
@holly--I've also done almost no shopping. Fortunately, my family only buys for my niece now. I also have to buy something for my hairdresser who I will see on Monday, but otherwise my shopping can wait until after the actual holiday b/c I won't see most of my friends prior to Christmas.
@ohio & madeline--that's great that you enjoy working from home--I would be horrible at that. I can't even grade at home--must go out to starbucks or someplace away from the distractions in my house to get anything done
Thursday Truth:
I ate way too much today--beyond my ability to even try to log. :blushing: Tomorrow is a new day.
I'm thankful that I finished all of my AP journals at school so I didn't have to bring any home tonight. I have a whole list of grading goals for Winter Break, but I don't have the heart to post them just yet.
Grading goals:
1. 73/73 Tone vocabulary quizzes DONE!
2. 73/73 Journal reflections DONE!!
Exercise goals:
Mon--nada
Tues--nada
Wed--walk gunner DONE + gym (lift and HIIT) DONE
Thurs--rest day (holiday party)
Fri--probably nothing (we usually go out for drinks before break)
Sat--walk gunner + gym (lift and HIIT)
Sun--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Exercise & Weight:
Bench press = 85
Dead lift = 90
Squat = 90
Overhead press = 55
Upright row = 60
Overhead tricep extension = 25 (dumbbell)
Bicep curl = 15 (dumbbell)
Lat pull down = 100
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Oh I love following Skinny's personal's - she does such a good job I don't have to do anything but say I agree!
I saw my doctor yesterday and he was concerned about my condition, so he's ordered a full-head MRI with contrast for Monday - he's concerned with my extreme fatigue. He said something about needing to look at my brain stem. Hmmph. Yesterday I came home after doing grocery shopping after the doctors appt. and I slept straight solid from 6 pm til now - 12 hours. And that's all I got done yesterday was those 2 errands, nothing more. I haven't even gotten my Christmas cards out, I think they'll have to wait for next year. :noway: Sorry to keep involving everyone in my mystery health saga. I just want to get well, feel well, talk well. :sad:0 -
@Vickie~There is a tea at Starbucks that I
, Tazo Refresh (I find it at Target too) – it’s a peppermint/spearmint tea infused with a hint of tarragon, caffeine free. Also, Celestial Seasoning’s has a Candy Cane tea out this time of year. Both are calorie free, sugar free – but very minty. Best wishes for your daughter and the wedding, enjoy!
@Laurie~Glad you listened to your body, you’ll be ready for climbing with your trainer tonight!
@Robin~I can only remember sleeping like that one time in my life, when I had mono as a teenager – have they tested you for that? I hope the MRI goes well. We want you to be well and feel well too, still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
@Mel~I’m so sorry for the roof problems and the leak, how frustrating. I hate it when I have to spend my hard earned money on house or car repairs!
AFM~Good session with my trainer yesterday, my energy was up so I think adding carbs back in is definitely positive. I was afraid I’d have some major gain from adding them back in, but so far the scale is going down instead of up – whew! Got some much needed kinks worked out of my IT bands as well, I need to be more conscientious about foam rolling and stretching that area – I’ve neglected it and now I have knots to work out. :grumble: Today is a rest day, after 6 straight days my body is ready!
Exercise Goals:
Monday~Gym, arc trainer DONE!
Tuesday~Gym, training session DONE!
Wednesday~Gym, elliptical DONE!
Thursday~Gym, training session DONE!
Friday~Rest Day (finish shopping)
Saturday~10k or gym for running drills (depends on weather and how much shopping I finish Friday)
Sunday~Gym, training session0 -
Was so proud of 2 miles in 26 minutes yesterday. Looked up the pain in my leg...turns out it's a pulled groin. No running for me for a little bit. 
As much as I hate running, it actually makes me sad. 0 -
Overate yesterday but I knew I would. My parents (80's) took me for birthday dinner at a local restaurant. I knew I would have fried chicken but I did choose a salad as one of the sides.
My goal is one healthy choice a day - yesterday I had two. I ate right in the morning and saved some calories for dinner and even had salad (I'm not a salad fan).
Not too worried about Christmas. It's one day at a time.0 -
Just popping in for a quick hello. I have a lot of cleaning to get done this am before I head out to work. I am a bit disappointed this morning. The gift I ordered for my student, who I am seeing today, never arrived. I ordered it from a site that sells products for children with autism last Friday. It said "Ships within 24-48 hours". I contacted the company yesterday and found out where my order was. It turns out they are shipping it out today. So now I don't have a gift to give my student when I see him today. I feel horrible about it. :grumble: I may stop at the store on the way to his house and pick him up a little something so at least he has something from me until his gift arrives.
Yesterday I attempted my workout but just could not get into it. My body was physically tired and I had no umph. I ended up taking yesterday as a rest day after all. I think it is more important to listen to what my body is telling me rather than trying to meet some crazy goal that I made up and had stuck in my head. Today I am feeling a lot better. Still can feel my workouts in my legs and tush but it is not pain or soreness. It feels like those muscles, which I have never felt before, have popped out of nowhere and are making themselves known. Hope that makes sense, in my head it does. :laugh:
I will try to pop in later if I get a chance and do some personals. Hope everyone has a great day!0 -
@vickie--I am a mint fan too! That and pumpkin spice. :blushing:
@laurie- I hope you enjoy your break from school. Get rested up...it's a long way until spring break!
@susan-It seems many of us our struggling with that dang scale....hovering or slight gains. Keep on staying strong!
@toots-Just think that even with small little sneaks of a treat here and there just how many calories you aren't eating compared to if you weren't watching what you ate. Right now I just keep telling myself I could go crazy and put on 10lbs that I just have to work to get back off or I can treat myself in small amounts and get through these holidays.
@tammy--I bet your improved fitness will kick the scale into moving down again soon.
@kaye--enjoy the warmer weather
@mel--sorry about your roof. The first home I bought I was there a week and the septic backed up and flooded the finished basement. After getting it repaired I went down a month later and found the room below my bathroom was soaked. Turned out that the shower drain had separated so all the water from my showers were just draining straight down into that room. Hang in there. House repairs like roofs can be frustrating.
@kelley--We can try so hard to only bring healthy foods into our homes just to turn around and be faced with all those things we are trying to avoid at work. This might sound crazy but when I was a teen and had put on some weight...I was a size 16 and my mom told me not to eat in public because no one wanted to see a fat person eat. As screwed up as that was....the one thing it did help me with is eating all those goodies co-workers bring in.
@lives--great job!
@nettie--you have such a good heart and those kids are lucky to have you in their lives! I think it's good you listened to your body. Sometimes you just need an extra break. For me its not my body...its my brain. :blushing:
@holly--I took the lazy way out this year and did almost all my shopping on line. I even ordered my Christmas paper. I just can't stand the crowds.
@robin--I hope they figure something out soon. There is nothing worse than knowing something wrong but having no idea what. Makes it hard to treat the actual issue.
@skinny-73 journals and 73 vocabs. I don't think I could do it. (by the way having several teachers makes me laugh because I know when they read my stuff and see my grammar, spelling and so on...you must just shake your head.)
@kah-with your workouts I bet those carbs get used up quick. Glad the scale is still headed in the right direction.
@alupinsk- ouch! Hope it heels quickly
@ohio-saving calories is a good idea. I do it too when I want to go out to eat with friends.
AFM-I have been a little under the weather and my house has been neglected for several days. If my head would stop pounding it would make things a lot easier. But I have to suck it up. Too much to do.
Question-Because of the time of year I am having a hard time keeping my fruits and veggies fresh. I really do not have time to go shopping every couple of days. Does anyone know of a trick that will keep fruits and veggies good for a week?0 -
I don't have trick to keep fruit fresh - I'm throwing out fruit today. Makes me mad but I can't see buying one apple at a time.0
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I pinned this a while ago and have found it helpful:
http://www.mythirtyspot.com/2011/09/how-to-store-fruits-and-vegetables-so.html0 -
Vacation is finally here and I could not wait to leave work today. The kids were crazy especially at the end of the day. At least I was able to get home and relax before heading rock climbing tonight. I am excited that my trainer is climbing tonight as well. It should be fun and I want to be at my best while climbing. The rest day last night really worked well for me as I had more energy today.
I will check back in later if I have time.
This weekend will be spent wrapping gifts and one Christmas party. Hope to get some exercise in outside this weekend since the weather is suppose to be great close to the 70's.0
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