Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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After reading many posts about the southern States, I'll have to watch the news and see what happened in Atlanta....a big snow storm I guess. I hope everyone is ok. It's something you really need to be prepared for.
I must say it's back to a normal winter here (central Ontario), (cold, dark, windy, snowy). For the last 2 years I'd say we've been spoiled with milder winters...not this time. I'm ok with it and dress for it (I have several balaclavas), but it's tough as babies can't be out in the frigid temperatures more than a few minutes, and our family has 3, so we're doing a lot of indoor activities
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Hi everyone. Sorry I was mia the last couple of days. The combonation of a cold and tom just knocked me down for a couple days. I was up and back at it today though. To the person who lost their pet my sincere condolences. I know how hard this time is. I just lost my dog of nine years over the summer and when I talk about her it still brings tears to my eyes. Dont ever let anyone control how you greive . My annoying kitty got in a nasty fight and now is driving me nuts since he cant go back out until he heals. I have tried to keep him in since he wont quit fighting but he always manages to dart out at some point. We hoped getting him fixed would help but havent noticed anything yet. Luckily he is very well behaved with people so I am able to patch him up without him or I getting hurt in the process. Well now that I have rambled on about the cat I have to go and finish dinner. Hope you all have a great night and yay for tomorrow being Friday.
Todays workout per HRM:
45 min
801 calories of which I claimed 400
1.98 miles
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Mel- check out the article that Susan posted about her friends, at the bottom of the article are links to other articles about the snow and ice storm they had. They are not prepared for the snow storms and don't have the plowing equipment to clear the roads.
Susan- Your friends were truly amazing to be helping so many people.
RobinEgg-Glad you were able to get some decent sleep :drinker: you deserved with everything you have experienced lately.
I recorded a new lower weight today, which is great. It was close to yesterday's weight, so I decided to make it official today. I am down three pounds. It is nice to see the scale moving after such a long time.
Today, a co-worker told me that she was taking a sign language class and she wanted me to join her. It started tonight so very short notice. The co-worker is originally from South America and Spanish is her primary language. She still has difficulty learning English so she wants to learn sign language to help her with the English. I loved studying sign language back in college and afterwards so it was great to join the class tonight. Luckily, the meeting I was suppose to have was cancelled and I could attend the first class tonight. So now, I have class every week for 15 weeks and will earn 3 credits when I am done.
The massage was nice and relaxing today. I am just sorry that I had to drive all the home then back up the road for the highway. In the end it was worth it.
My exercise plan for the week
Sunday-walking DONE
Monday- trainer (1/2 hr) plus my own workout, climbing maybe DONE no trainer but her workout
Tuesday- gym maybe or rest REST
Wednesday- Trainer DONE
Thursday- Rest DONE
Friday-Rock climbing
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Hi All!
Sorry I haven't been on here in awhile. I've been dealing with some depression lately. I think it's seasonal affective disorder (SAD...what an appropriate name!) and I cannot for the life of me find my mood light. It's a special lamp that is supposed to simulate sunlight and affect the neurons in your brain to produce serotonin. I have no idea where it is, but Feb. and March are my worst months for that, so I've gotta find it soon!
I had my first workout with my new trainer, Kelsey. She kicked my butt! We did two miles on the bikes in 10 minutes, which was difficult, but not too bad. Then we got on the elliptical machines. I could only do 7 minutes of that and two of those minutes were backwards, but she said that's okay as long as my legs are moving. THEN we went to the treadmill and walked 2.5 mph at a 5% incline for 10 minutes. I worked hard on that because I thought we'd be done after that....NO WAY!!! Then we went to the multi-function room where we did squats, overhead presses, lunges, and crunches on a ball. I was okay until we got out the steps and tried to step up and down on the same leg. As long as I was doing my right leg, I was fine, but as soon as I tried to step on my left, it gave out. My knee hurt sooooo badly, I couldn't even finish! It was kind of a disappointment, but she did give me some exercises to do to strengthen my knee (which is an old gymnastics injury from, oh, I'd say 12 years ago...funny it should hurt now!)
When I was in junior high and high school I did power tumbling and was one of the strongest people in my class. I had MAJOR muscles! haha! I weighed 150 and thought I was fat, then! Now, at double that, I'm realizing that there are things I want to be able to do and just plain can't yet. I'm excited for the days when I can do things that don't hurt me . Also, now I'm a gymnastics coach at the YMCA and I want to set good examples for my girls. I try to tell them to be kind to their bodies and to promote healthy living, but it's obvious I wasn't doing either of those things, so I sounded like a big ol' hypocrite!
I haven't been to water aerobics all week. I plan on going in tomorrow morning, providing I can walk! haha!
So: my goals for next week are to go to water aerobics three times and work out with Kelsey once. Fortunately, I have a job where I only work four hours each on Tues. and Thurs., so I have plenty of time to devote to well-being. Unfortunately, it leads to a lot of sitting around, watching TV, and eating. I did really well on my eating today, but I skipped breakfast, which is something I've been working on. I want to eat breakfast at least 5 times next week.
Madeline: I'm so sorry about your loss, and that's exactly what it is: a loss. Pets are so much a part of the family, and I fear for the day when I have to say goodbye to my little Brandy-dog. I'll tell you a story to describe how precious she is to me:
When I was in the throes of a HUGE depressive attack, I thought about ending it all permanently. I was doing dishes and the thought just popped into my head: "If I just drop the radio in the water and stick my hand in, I won't have to deal with this crap anymore." I picked up the radio and was moving it to the dishwater when I felt something cold and wet on my leg. It was Brandy's nose. I put the radio down because I knew that if I were gone, no one would take care of her and love her like I did. I couldn't do it. I had to live for her. That was a huge turning point in my life. I haven't considered suicide ever again...Praise God! But I know exactly how you feel. If I have to put her down, I will because I don't want her to suffer. BUT it will seriously tear me up inside because I feel she saved my life. I owe her that.
So, now Brandy is 10 years old and she's supposed to live about 12-15. I can tell she's slowing down, but when she sleeps, she still has "puppy dreams" and I know she's not ready to go yet! I do feel so badly for you, Miss Madeline. I will be sending happier thoughts your way...
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@hayley--sounds like you had a great workout! Even if you are very sore tomorrow, I bet doing the water aerobics will really help loosen up your muscles. That Brandy sounds like a wonderful friend--I bet she sensed your emotional state and came to comfort you. Dogs definitely know how their owners are feeling, and though they may not understand why we are sad or angry or happy or scared, they sense and respond. I know if I'm sad about something, gunner comes to snuggle with me. And if I'm stressed or frustrated, he knows to steer clear--sometimes I think my DH needs to take lessons from him! :laugh:
@laurie--congrats on the new lower weight!! :drinker: I look forward to getting there again as well. I managed to lose 2 of the 6 lbs I added to my ticker on Jan. 1st, and have kept it off, but no new movement in a couple of weeks. :ohwell: enjoy the ASL class. I don't know if I've ever mentioned this, but I used to work with children with hearing impairments--most moderately to profoundly deaf. They had a variety of other issues as well--developmental delays, emotional or behavioral disorders, etc. I learned a lot of sign language while working with them, though I never came anywhere close to being fluent.
@tammy--when I was a kid, my mom took in a stray Maine Coon for the winter b/c she felt sorry for it. We named him Maximillian, and he would go out hunting any night it wasn't too cold for us to let him out, often bringing home "presents" to leave on our doormat. :laugh: He would also often get into fights as evidenced by the scrapes and scratches we would find scabbed over days later, but fortunately, never anything serious. In the spring, she gave him away b/c she's not really a cat person and we got our first dog shortly after that.
@mel--we also had relatively mild winters the past two years and were probably due for a more "normal" level of cold and snow. However, what we are experiencing this year is beyond payback. We just got through another bitterly cold blast and now we have a storm coming that is supposed to dump another foot of snow tomorrow night. A lot of the municipalities are already running out of salt b/c the barges can't get through the frozen rivers. We still have at least 6 more weeks of winter, and Chicago has put out warnings that they will not be slating any side streets for this coming snowstorm. This is one of the few instances I can recall being glad I live in the suburbs.
@robinB--good luck on your weigh-in tomorrow! :flowerforyou:
@p1xy--sorry your daughter is sick--hope she gets better quickly.
@susan--thanks for sharing that story--and what an amazing coincidence that you happen to know them!
@ushkii--glad you had a great meal at the buffet without overdoing it! :drinker:
@tracy--feel better! :flowerforyou:
@nettie--I hate it when I fall into that mode of just eating whatever is handy b/c I'm so hungry. I'm am struggling with a similar issue b/c my schedule changed at the semester and I'm still getting used to it. Last semester, I ate breakfast during my 3rd period open and lunch during 5th period. Then I would have a snack during my 9th period resource duty. This semester, I have a 5th period study hall, so I have to wait until 6th period to eat lunch. The past 2 days I have eaten my 9th period snack during study hall b/c I'm already hungry at that point. The result is no later afternoon snack which means I'm starving when i get home and eat dinner too early which leads to too much hunger later in the evening. I know I will get it figured out, but it will take some trial and error to avoid going to bed hungry. :ohwell:
@amanda--great NSV that you weren't worn out or in pain after all of that activity!! :drinker:
@L2T--woohoo for the scale budging!! :drinker:
@robin--I'm also torn between feelings of jealousy and joy about your ability to get lots of sleep now.
@kaye--I hope the sleep doctor can do something to help with your sleep. As a lifelong insomniac, I can definitely commiserate.
@alupinsk--glad you are feeling good after the run--yay!
Thursday Truth:
My claim about having no grading yesterday was a big lie--albeit an unintentional one. I forgot that I gave a unit test right before finals that still needed grading. We couldn't put it on last semester b/c then the kids would have no time to do correction, so I set the pile to the side and completely forgot about it until the other AP teacher said something about it today. Fortunately, there is only one question that isn't multiple choice, so very easy, quick grading.
Today I came home from work exhausted. I could also feel a migraine coming on, so I decided to take a nap instead of going to the gym. I got in a good hour on the couch before gunner decided to bug me, but it was better than nothing and my headache is now gone. I have to be at work early for a meeting tomorrow, so it's off to bed for me.
Grading goals:
1. 50/71 AP tests
2. x/52 JRP thesis statements
Exercise goals:
Mon--gym (lift + HIIT) NOT DONE
Tues--gym (circuit training + HIIT) DONE
Wed--walk gunner NOT DONE (it was still way too cold!)
Thurs--walk gunner + (lift + HIIT) NOT DONE
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Sun--walk gunner + (lift + HIIT)
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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@susan-you've got this. **good vibes** The sweets might be tempting, but they're not worth it unless you factor them in to your day.
@mel- I weigh every day at the same time of day. It helps me see that my weight does fluctuate. For instance, I've weighed in at 225.8 for the last 3 days, and today it jumped up to 230. I ate a high sodium dinner last night, and drank a lot of water before bed. I know the 1200 calories I netted yesterday did not make me gain 5lbs. It actually makes me freak out less now that I'm seeing trends.
@helena- welcome back
@robin- have you ever seen the show Ruby? You remind me of her. She's just so sweet and caring.
@hayley - you'll get there. As someone who was a chronic overeater, I had to consciously make myself finish my dinner last night so I could get my minimum 1200 calories in for the day. Once you get into the habit of counting and eating right you'll be surprised just how hard it can be to fill those calories.
@laurie- I hope everything pans out with your trainer. Lucky for you that you got the workout beforehand.
@nettie- try JCP for clothes. The one by me has had a TON of sales lately. Got 2 sweaters and 2 pairs of shorts for $15.
I saw today that next week we (Northern Ohio) may get another blast of snow. They say for my region 8+ inches.
I'm so tired of this.
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I'm starting to stress. February is a very busy month with work and I may have taken off more than I can chew. I have 2 programs both next week and the week after. (One of which I have to make cupcakes for.) Our work Sunshine Committee put on a bake sale where employees can pre-order foods, and it went over much better than we expected. So far we raised about $200, and that's on baked goods ranging from $1-$5...library people like to eat I guess! I will be a baking fiend next week, which means I must scour my kitchen to prepare for the baking madness. Also in the midst of planning our Summer Reading Program, which is frustrating because in public work you can't plan anything without there being a committee for it, so it is going much slower than I'd like. Nevertheless...it's coming along. Another busy day at work today. Haven't slept much, and I think a lot to do with that is because I have so much to do. I'm hoping I can try to relax Sunday before the madness begins on Monday again. </end rant>
Friday Fitness:
I still can't do much upper body with my arm. I'm not sure what's going on with my body though. I'm not sure if it's because of a change in my body, or if I've changed my posture, but my arms aren't hurting as bad when I run. Going to attempt another leg day today or tomorrow along with a run. I do a lot of HIIT running because I can sprint for short periods better than a slow run/jog for long periods. I need to start working towards longevity, so I think I'll try to set the pace at about 5.0 and see how long I can run/jog. If I can hit 10 minutes before I get winded, I'll be happy.0 -
I cannot believe January is over. It flew by and brings us closer to Spring!
Now it's time to set some goals for February:
Lose 7.3 lbs - That would put me at 199.9 on March 1st. Not too sure it will happen given that my weight loss over the last 2 weeks has virtually stopped, but what the heck, I'm going to go with the attitude that I can make it happen.
Drink 4 glasses of water every day (glass is a 20 oz Tervis tumbler).
Stay within my calorie goal (as averaged during a week). I don't stress about being over on a day, but I do adjust the next one.
And last, but not least: STOP stressing over what the scale says and exercise some patience. Yeah, probably won't do well on this one, but at least I'm going to try.
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Thursday truth: I guess this is a good truth but I have been doing week 2 of C25K wrong... It states jog 90 seconds and walk 2 minutes but I've been jogging 90 seconds and walking 90 seconds. You're probably wondering how I could be doing it wrong while using the app. I let the app run silently to show that I've completed the workout but I plugged the intervals into runtastic and that app just keeps on yelling at me when the intervals change. I was worried I'd need to add an extra day or 2 in for week 2 since I felt like I was struggling a bit yesterday, mostly because of the cold, but now I know why I was and I may be more prepared for week 3 than I originally thought! Truth 2-My calorie intake has been a bit too low the past few days mostly because I haven't had a chance to go grocery shopping. I need to go tonight.
@Susan- I have my diary open to friends so feel free to friend me! :happy: Thanks for the recipe! It looks great!
So I typed all that out yesterday and did not post it! I did the same thin on wednesday.
Friday Fitness- I'm rearranging my schedule a bit since I took a rest day yesterday. Instead of running it's legs and core day for You are your own gym basic program, then I'll run saturday, and do another strength workout on sunday.
I hope everyone has a great day!
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It's Friday!!! Wahoo!!!
I had 2 NSV this week.
~ Earlier in the week while putting on my sports bra it rolled up in back. Instantly I thought it was another sports bra fiasco. I was completely surprised when I was able to reach back and up, grab it and pull it down. Wahoo for shrinking fat and increased flexibility.
~ I am sure many of you can relate to the clothes in the closet that just do not fit correct scenario. I had about 4 pairs of work pants in the closet that were difficult to button. In a drawer I had 3 sweaters that I purchased online from Kohls and never wore because they were a bit snug. This week I was able to wear those pants to work and one of the sweaters. I didn't feel self-conscious in them or uncomfortable at all.
Today I am scheduled to see my little boy I told you all about earlier in the week. I am excited to see if he will repeat the same behavior for me. I really hope he does. If he does I will begin to take baseline data on his new skill for a week, request a meeting with the entire team (School staff, home staff and his family) and see if we can devise a plan to move him forward. This would mean huge gains for him. I am so excited. :happy:
Tracy - Glad to hear you have some meds. You will definitely start feeling a lot better soon.
ushkii - Glad to hear you are getting back into the swing of things!
RobinB - I can relate to the getting distracted by reading the forums. I have had to limit myself to forum time in the morning while I am sipping my coffee and eating my cereal.
Mel - Congrats on the measurements. Tomorrow is my measurement day. I've been working hard all month so I am hoping for some decent results.
Laurie - Congrats on the sign language class. I took it in college and really liked it too. Last year, I taught my preschoolers how to sign the book Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle. I invited all my students mothers in and we preformed it for Mother's Day. It was so cute and the moms loved it!
Hayley - It's amazing how our furbabies know just want we need exactly when we need it. I have experienced situations where everything seems to be going wrong and I am completely frustrated. Then one of my furbabies does something to let me know they are there. Their random acts make all my problems seem so much less serious. I love my furbabies and cannot imagine my life without them.
Skinny - It makes me feel better knowing that you can relate. Yesterday I had the complete opposite problem as the days before. I couldn't figure out what to eat for lunch so I made a quick salad and threw some pine nuts on top to bump up the calories and protein. This time I ate a healthy lunch but it was about 200 calories under what I normally have. By the time I got to work I was starving. I didn't think ahead to bring a snack with me. I was so busy though that the hunger didn't bother me that much. As soon as I got home I began preparing dinner. Being busy helped the urge to snack. I felt so much better after dinner and was quite full. However, my calories for the day were only around 900. :grumble: Even though I was full, I ended up making a smoothie. I was still rather low so I ate some veggie straws just to bump up my calories. One of these days I will get my food troubles worked out. I feel like I am in a food rut and just don't want anything that is in the house. I think it would help a lot if I went food shopping and stocked up the fridge again. :ohwell: I have been really bad with getting my water in too the past few days. I don't know what my problem is lately. :noway:
Alupinsk - Thanks for the JCP tip. I will definitely check them out. I have had luck with buying stuff with them before. But never a great deal like the one you got!!! That is amazing!
Lives - Those are great goals for February.
Helena - Your C25K story made me chuckle. That sounds exactly like something that I would do. Thanks for sharing. Kudos for being more prepared for week 3 though. That's great!
wzastrow - Welcome! Feel free to add me if you wish. I am on here daily. I try to cheer on my MFP whenever I can.
Susan - My heart goes out to the people who were stuck. Thank goodness for good Samaritans who helped out.
We had a similar situation here on LI last year when a fierce blizzard came through our area. People were foolish and waited too long to leave work for whatever their reasons may have been. When the storm began it came down very heavy and quickly. Vehicles were stranded all over, even the rescue vehicles. The scenes from Atlanta looked all too familiar. However, we had a lot more snow. It was crazy.
p1xyn1xy - Sorry to hear you had a bad day. Today is a new day, hopefully a better one for you.0 -
My knee still hurts today from my workout with Kelsey yesterday. I can bend it, or I can put weight on it. I can't do both!
I'm a little excited and a bit nervous for my weigh-in tomorrow (I always weigh on Saturday mornings because my weekends are sooo crazy that I either overeat a lot or I don't eat enough, depending on the weekend.) Also, Saturdays give me a whole week to make up for a "bad weekend"! haha!
I was talking to my hubby the other day about Brandy (my furbaby) and told him the story I shared here. He said that it is entirely possible that I am (again) not using a filter and over-sharing. (I kinda have a problem with diarrhea of the mouth...) I told him that my overeating and subsequent weight gain is the sum of many parts, and one of those parts is when I was so depressed that I couldn't get out of bed, couldn't hold a job, couldn't operate on any type of schedule. I'm not there anymore. I work about 8 hours a week (thank God the hubby is a hard worker or we'd REALLY lose weight,...cuz we'd be starving!) When I got married, I was able to go on my hubby's insurance, which helped greatly with the treatments for depression. Living paycheck to paycheck like I was, I couldn't afford a mood light, couldn't go to the doctor when I needed to, and sometimes had to go a month or so without meds because I couldn't afford them. That's a really scary thing. I'm glad and extremely grateful to have some stability in my life now, and I feel that now is the time to work on my physical health, after spending the last 7 years being concerned about my mental health. It was only recently that I realized that they are one and the same. I can't be healthy mentally if I still have the overeating, high -calorie, no-exercise mentality. It just doesn't work to treat one and not the other. That's my two cents!
skinnyjeanz = you were right. I got up to go to water aerobics today and although my knee is still sore, it felt good to see my friends again and I enjoyed the exercise that I could do. Thanks!
JNettie = I had the exact same problem today. I went to put on my sports bra and it rolled and I couldn't reach it to get it straightened out...Thanks for the inspiration. I know I won't always have this body, and I look forward to the day I also surprise myself with my new body!
Alupinsk = I LOVE JCP!!!! They have some great clothes, for really inexpensive prices, especially if you are buying in the off-season. We have a good one in Davenport and I like to go up there. The one in my town in Iowa is really small and the plus-sized clothes look like...well, what my mom calls "Little old lady clothes". Elastic waistbands and embroidery. Not something a woman in her early 30s would want to wear if she had another choice! haha! I do love that store in Davenport though. I have decided that when summer comes, I'm going to try to get a pair of denim capris, and that will be the first place I go!
Lives = those sound like excellent goals! Best of luck!!!
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Just ducking in on a spare moment at work. I weighed in again this morning, and found that the scale had not lied yesterday, so I'm mindfully celebrating 18# down.
Normally when I start losing a fair amount, I slide back down the slippery slope, but I am trying to be really careful this time. Last night, I was offered a contract for a role I never though I'd get to play, which is super exciting! But it is very active and the costumes are very specific/historically accurate to the time period, so I really need to focus on keeping my eating in line and getting active. I have about a year before the show, so I really want to work hard. I think it will help to have a tangible goal.
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Fri Fitness: sorry, nothing to report today, except chasing and carrying babies all morning...I hope that counts for something. I was babysitting at my daughter's house and she has a really steep, long staircase to the bedrooms upstairs. In the past, it's been hard for me carrying a baby in one arm, holding on to the railing with the other and trying to hold a 2 year old at the same time. I've always been scared of her staircase with young children around. Anyway, today when I carried the baby upstairs, it seemed easier...thank goodness, It's one big reason I'm doing this eating plan...I'm older and I don't find it easy to carry these babies all the time. One of them weight about 27 lbs. He's only 14 months old, but a big boy, not fat, just big and tall.
My plan...well, I'd like to go to the gym tomorrow, but we're supposed to get some kind of ice/snow storm tonight and tomorrow. Skinnyjeans, I wonder if it's the same storm...you're in Chicago and we're not far, outside of Toronto, on Lake Ontario.
Laurie: Thanks for the heads up about Susan's link...her friends were amazing!
Alupinsk: I've been weighing myself every day too and have the same kind of results you have. It seems like you have the right attitude about it. It can be psychologically tough at times to see such variances.0 -
Hayley, your story about your dog, "Brandy' really touched my heart. I know you won't ever think of 'that' as a way out again and I'm glad. . I was in the same place when I was very young (17 years old), and I still get scared thinking about it...imagine what wonder's life has in store for us that we don't know about ..we don't want to miss a minute of it. Also, I truly think it's a very, selfish act. I'm not criticizing, but from personal experience that's how I feel. Thank you to your dog...sometimes all we need is a little show of caring or kindness from someone to break us out of that kind of thinking.0
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Friday Fitness: I’m pleased overall with my exercise this week. Trainer on Monday. Gym on Wednesday, Thursday and going tonight after work. I plan to walk outside tomorrow plus I may try to hit the pool at the gym. Sunday I’m walking with m MFP friend, Glenda, which will be nice. I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing.
@ p1xyn1xy – Boy, I had some days like that last week. It was NOT pretty. I hate how TOM can take control. The older I get the worse it seems to be getting. I’m hoping that means the “change” is not creeping towards me. God forbid!!!
@ RobinB – To be honest, this is the only thread I follow. I try to get on once a day at least. Some days I can jump on more because I feel I need the support, but normally just once a day. When I first joined, I jumped around to different boards. I didn’t like some of the negative talk or direction some of them take. This was the only one I found that stayed true and positive. Yes, they give some constructive feedback, but always in a good way. We had a few lurkers/stalkers and they don’t stay long.
@ Mel – Congrats on the inches. I know it’s so tough when the scale doesn’t move, but I try to focus on my overall health. Clothes are getting loser. I’m not dying climbing the stairs. I can actually do 30+ minutes on the elliptical without coughing up a lung. LOL!! You’re doing GREAT! Regarding Atlanta, I lived there for 18 years before moving to Las Vegas 2 years ago. They have no snow equipment so any inkling of bad weather the place shuts down. This last storm came a little sooner than everyone planned. By the time people left work early, it was too late. Total shut down. Interstate 285 is a nightmare in good weather, but people literally had to spend the night in their cars because no one could move. Kids spent the night at their schools because buses couldn’t get out due to traffic. It was a total disaster.
@ Laurie – I’ve always been in awe of sign language, which is truly beautiful. I use to go to this large church in Atlanta and they always had an interpreter. I’m glad you enjoyed your massage too and had a chance to relax even for an hour.
@ Hayley – Congrats with the trainer!! You’re going to be amazed at how far you’re going to come. When I started, I could barely do 5 minutes without dying. Now I’m doing intervals and getting over 200 for 30 second sprints. The treadmill was 3.5 at 10% incline. You’re going to get so much stronger. I was a competitive cheerleader YEARS ago so I total understand. I’m a bit too old for all of that now, but my inner gymnast would love to tumble again.
@ Karen – Had to chuckle at your lie about grading. You crack me up! Sorry to hear about the migraine. Hope it was short lived.
@ Alupinsk – Thanks girl!!
@ L2T – Nice goal setting and very attainable. People often set too lofty goals and when they don’t come close they derail. You want to push yourself, but they need to be realistic too.
@ Helena – Will do!! I’m always looking for help with different meal ideas.
@ Nettie – Hysterical!! You made me think about your last bra fiasco. Awesome NSV!!!
@ Mandamoni – I think that’s a great goal and a wonderful incentive. You can do it!!0 -
Okay, so I know I've already posted on here today, but I have great news!
I'm down 2.2 pounds this week!!!! Yay! Cel-e-brate good times, come on!!!!:happy:0 -
@Hayley- Congrats on your loss of 2.2 lbs. I also want to thank you for your story about you and Brandy. It really helped me.
AFM- I started to have a better day then the rest of the week until I got the message that I can go pick up my little guy's ashes from the clinic. As well as a sorry for your loss from the clinic in the mail. I started bawling my eyes out. My little boy was a dog he was a guinea pig who had a dog personality and thought he was bigger than what he was. The vet even told us to cherish him because he was very unique and one of a kind personality. Unfortunately we didn't get that much time with him. He was/is and always will be my little baby boy. He helped me through so many emotional roller coaster rides. Now I have to get through losing and maybe in a few months decide to get another furbaby but this time I think we will get a puppy or dog from the shelter. I don't think I could get another guinea pig because I strongly believe I will try to compare the new to my baby that just passed. It's hard to believe that he's been gone almost a week it still feels like he just passed yesterday.:sad:
This weekend I'm going to try and keep myself busy considering we're expecting up to 10" of snow. So not looking forward to it and then some more snow on Tuesday with the bitter cold again. Spring please come quickly is all I can keep thinking.0 -
I'm looking for all the support I can get. I've got 100 lbs to lose and need some cheerleaders with the same goals. I'll be starting 30 day shred tomorrow. Pls add me I am a great motivator 0
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@mechelemc- you have come to the right group. This is a wonderful group that you will definitely get your cheerleaders and motivators here. Good luck with your journey to a new you!0
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Hayley-Congrats on your lost and the great workout with your trainer. When working with the steps, I also have an issue with one leg vs. the other, when it comes to stepping up and down with the same leg. It does get better as you get stronger.
Just dropping in tonight. It has been a busy day at least I managed to get some much needed work done at school.
I just love parent's, who don't bother to check their kids grade until the marking period ends. Then they want to know what they can do to make it up with the excuse that the kid was absent that day. That's possible except when the project went on for several days after the initial planning day. I will see if anything gets turned in late. I don't mind grading late assignments if there is a good reason but really there is a time to draw a line. Honestly, I think her daughter will forget to turn in the assignments first thing in the morning on Monday. Grades are due Monday afternoon so it has to be turned in by that time.
I am looking forward to warmer temperatures this weekend- high near 50. Then Sunday night, the next winter blast is schedule to make an appearance. I hope everyone who is experiencing warm weather this weekend gets to enjoy it for a little while at least.0 -
@ Hayley - Woo Hoo!!!! I'm so proud of you.
@ Laurie - I know at Cyrus' school there should be no excuse from students OR parents. Whether you have a phone, computer, e-mail, etc. . . teachers are available. I look at Cyrus' grades almost every day. I can't tell you how many e-mails I've sent to his teachers. No excuses. I do feel sorry for the kids though who have sorry parents. Some kids don't have that support, which is very sad too.
@ Madeline - Hang in there. Cry as much as you want. You've lost a special family member and will always have some wonderful memories.
@ Mechelemc - Welcome!! Congrats on the 52 lbs lost - that's awesome!!! You have found a hidden gem. The thread moves pretty quickly during the week, but slower on the weekends. Folks are out and about more. Everyone is so supportive with no negativity. We've got folks who have lost 100 lbs, 5 lbs, maintained all year, and everything in between. It's really an amazing group of people. They support is there if you stick with it.0 -
Bump! :flowerforyou:0
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I've just read the last 2 pages of posts and My, how you folks have done a wonderful job of caring for each other! If I was new to the thread I would want to join just for the warmth and kindness shown !
I'm not going to do personals tonite as I have just woken from a donut stupor after sleeping all day and evening! No I have not exactly back-slid, I think you'll all understand and forgive my moment of celebration!
I finally got the answers from the specialists today - I do NOT have a BRAIN TUMOR like I feared - Yippee!:smooched: :drinker: I was scared to pieces because the first MRI showed my Pituitary Gland to have a tumor, the most recent study showed it to be normal as can be - with no tumor whatsoever!!!
My problems continue, I do have a disorder called Cushings Syndrome caused by too much of the drug Prednisone, which I take for another disease I have _ and it will be a moot point, as I can't treat it, since I can't reduce the prednisone I'm on, so I'll have to live with the symptoms for the duration of the time I'm on the drug.
My tongue pain and speech disorder (lisp) continue as well. They are caused to nerve pressure un-related to the Pituitary Gland and the doctor recommended doubling the drug I'm taking for it - he thinks that will speed up the recovery of my tongue pain.
All in all, I am very thankful that now I can relax, I have most of my medical answers now. They big fears are gone. I was most afraid of having to have surgery on my head - that thought was quite off-putting let me tell you! and I had many a tearful morning just getting going each day, waiting to have this final appointment.
Last weekend with my friends it was so embarrassing when we went to the restaurant, my friend wouldn't let me ask for the table, she did all the talking, and even said about me " She's not drunk, she just speaks this way" to the wait staff". I didn't realize my new lisp sounded that way to other people.
So, I have to get used to interacting with the public now with my new "drunken" voice. I best be careful!
I didn't realize it came off that way.! 0 -
SkinnyJeans - YES! LETS DO A FEBRUARY CHALLENGE!!!!!!!
I like your idea of doing one like last year where it was inspired by the movie Groundhogs Day, where we chose one activity or one idea and repeated it every day of the month. Well, you explained it better. Could you elaborate again for the group? Thanks. 0 -
Robin!!! You must be so relieved! I'm so happy for you. There's no way to reduce the prednisone? Too bad but better than the options you were considering. I would've been mad at my friend, it doesn't sound very supportive. Maybe I'm hearing it wrong.
Missmanada! Congrats on the role.. you must be very excited!
Susan, I kind of wish mine was the beginning of the change but it's still too early for me to be that lucky! All the guys at work are a little scared of me right now. Kinda of funny... won't last long. I'm a soft touch... most of the time. :laugh:
AFM:
My little one is still sick... but she's getting some of her energy back. Hopefully she'll be over this by Sunday, so she can go swimming with Daddy. I've been so tired lately... just wiped. I didn't realize how much I was dragging till I was feel a bit better today!
Ended January with a 7 lb loss! Yay!
There was more people I was going to respond too but I've forgotten and I need to go to sleep!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!0 -
Sorry I didn't make it by yesterday, super busy day at work dealing with taxes - I had lots of running around. Oh the life of an accountant.
@Madeline~It took me months to pick up the ashes from both of the kitties I lost in 2012, I started grieving all over again when I did. But I found once I did and they were back home where they belong, it gave me closure and brought me great relief. I never thought I'd be able to have another cat either, but Zoe is so different - she's so silly and has a really different personality. I mean I woke up this morning with her sleeping underneath my t-shirt! :laugh: I felt so guilty at first, but I fell in love with her in a different way - she brings me such joy and makes me laugh every day. Allow yourself the time to grieve, you'll know when you're ready to open up your heart and your home to a new furbaby.
@mechelmc~Welcome, you found the best hidden secret on MFP!
Awesome loss so far, keep it up!
@Haley~Hooray for your loss this week!
@Karen~I think I forgot to respond, but I think a Groundhog Day challenge like we did last year is a great idea.
@Robin~I'm glad you finally received a diagnosis, wish you didn't need to take so much Prednisone - that stuff just wreaks havoc on your body. Hooray that you can start to recover and don't need surgery. I can't believe your "friend" said that to the wait staff - how is that being a supportive friend?! :explode:
Busy day here today - Zoe has annual check-up with the vet in an hour (won't he be surprised at the lioness she has turned into). :noway: Then gym and some shopping - Charming Charlies, Bassett Furniture (yep, again), vitamin store, and Academy for workout clothes. I hope I can get to grocery store today too.
It was gorgeous here yesterday, 75 and sunny, its in the 40s this morning and they say 30s tomorrow with "wintry" stuff. Yuck! :sad:
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It's the first of the month so it is measurements and progress pictures for me.
I just took my measurements and at first I was a bit disappointed with the individual results as they were not as significant as the previous months. However then I decided to calculate the total amount of inches loss and it changed my view - 4 inches lost for January. :happy:
Here are my measurements:
Starting: Last Month: Current:
Neck: 16.3 15.5 15.5
Left arm: 17 16 15.5
Right arm: 16.5 16 15.5
Bust: 51 49.5 48
Waist: 50 47.5 47
Hips: 54.5 51.5 50
Right thigh: 32 31 31
Left thigh: 31 30 30
BMI ** 46.4 (starting) 43.4
** I recently discovered Fitbit calculates my BMI. I looked through and found my starting BMI and compared to my current. I am still in the obese category but it has dropped a tad!
I'll be back later for personals. :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi! Great idea for a thread.
Saturday success: I joined myfitnesspal. I work with three people who've lost a combined 260lbs using this app. Very inspirational!
Hope your weekend is stupendous!0 -
hayley - I am notorious for getting stuck in my sports bras. Recently I bought one with a back closure from Kohl's online to help with my issues. I followed the fitting guide and ordered in the size it suggested for my measurements. The bra came and i cannot close it. :grumble: I went back and checked my measurements with the guide to make sure I did them correctly. I did. Needless to say I ended up having to return it. Congrats on the loss. That is exciting. Keep up the great work.
MissManda - Congrats on the loss and the role. Both equally fantastic!
Mel - I bet you burned a lot of calories chasing the babies around!
Susan - Sounds like you had a great exercise week.
Madeline - I can imagine how difficult that must have been to pick up his ashes from the vet. My bestie recently experienced a loss with her cat. She texted me from the vet's office after she picked up the ashes and was hysterical. I wish there was something I could say or do to help you through this difficult time. I know when I lost my dogs there was nothing anyone can do. I just had to take things day by day and let time go by. You truly never forget them but it does get a bit easier with time. My suggestion is try focusing on all the good times you had. :flowerforyou:
mechelemc and telegirl- Welcome. Jump right in and join us! Be sure to check in often.
Laurie - I can relate. I get equally as irritated when I send completed work home in my student's backpacks and find it in there
1-2 weeks later. :grumble:
Robin - Congrats on the news. I can imagine how relieved you must be!0 -
Robin, I'm sick today (rotten cold is back), but I just wanted to say...."YAY"!!!! You have the best news in the world. NOw you can feel relieved and get on with the rest of your life. I'm very happy for you! (going back to bed)(:0
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Saturday Success: I made it!!! I'm out of my funk/pity party/whoa is me attitude - thank goodness!!! I was under calories all week (except one where I had an unexpected dinner with a vendor, but it was so yummy at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill in Caesar's Palace). I've exercised 5 out of 7 days. I drank (most days) over and above my water. Plus, I stayed off the scale, which is HUGE for me. I cannot let that control my emotions. I think I'm going to take my measurements since I haven't done them in a long time. This will be a good starting point going forward. Plus, I have all of you to thank for helping to push me through this phase in life. Thanks guys!!!
Today we're just working around the house. Cyrus has a scratchy throat and he just got over being sick so I'm hoping it doesn't stay. Laundry is going. Bathrooms cleaned. Getting ready to dust and then vacuum. I'm going to hit the gym soon. Later I need to write my menu for the week, grocery list, hit Sam's Club and probably Trader Joe's then finish with church tonight. It should be a productive day.
@ Robin - What a huge burden is lifted. Thank goodness!!! While I know you're still not 100%, but just the not knowing and the potential of what it could have been is just a huge relief. Great news!!
@ Nettie - Every inch or pound counts - nice job!! Keep doing what you're doing. I really need to delve into Fit Bit more. I wear mine religiously, but not really checking out the reports. I really should take full advantage of it.
@ Kelly - We have such similar weather. We had the 70's too and I actually ate lunch outside a few days, but then we completely dropped too. I'm still not complaining though especially with our friends here who have had brutal winters. We've had it pretty good. Enjoy your day. Lots of running around, but it feels good to get things accomplished.
@ p1xyn1xy - Woo Hoo!! Congrats on your 7 lbs, which is AWESOME!!! Hope the little one feels better. I know how tough it is watching our kiddos being sick.
@ Telegirl - Welcome and congrats joining MFP!!! I found sticking to one thread and building these friendships has helped me so much through this journey. I looked around and there was too much negativity, weird topics, etc. . . and this was the only group or at least the one I found with positive encouragement, folks who have lost 5 to 100+ lbs, and were just plain nice. The thread moves pretty quick during the week, but the weekend is pretty slow. Check in daily if you can for the support. Make sure to log every single BLT (bite/lick/taste).0
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