Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Good morning.
Best wishes for all of you that are facing illnesses or passing of loved ones.:flowerforyou:
We did not do anything for Valentine’s Day last night. Since we are both off of work on Monday I gave Amy a Valentines gift of President Amy’s day. She gets to pick where we go for breakfast(Black Bear Dinner …? ), lunch and dinner(Hecho en Vegas …?). She gets to pick a movie (Winter Tale, Endless Love …?) or whatever she wants. All day with me she gets to pick what and when we do whatever she wants. So I’ll see how that works out.:laugh:
I just got back from the eye Doctor and I had a good check up! Now my eyes are dilated though and I am not seeing as good as usual hope that goes away quickly, it should.
GHDC= 3.3 miles 14 days in a row of > 2 miles
“No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change.” ~Bill Phillips
Tom0 -
Humbleheart - how good and kind of you to care for your elderly aunt. I hope I have someone as kind as you to come to my rescue when I am unable to care for myself. She may have dementia and that makes the task extremely hard, but keep it up. Blessings will be returned to you someday.
jtconst - congrats on adding a little jog to your walk - funny how you got intercepted by a chatty neighbor!
hansea - good for you for looking for ways to squeeze in exercise every chance you get! What a good job you're doing.
TOM - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
NETTIE - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
PIXY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kethra - welcome to our thread - boy you are doing a great job so far - we'll support you the rest of the way if you stick with us!
KarenLeona - I'm glad you were walking and got to see the rainbow after the rain - isn't it a glorious sight? I haven't seen one in years - just from lack of being outside often enough. Keep up the walking plan you have going = it sounds perfect for your situation.
Laurie - Oh, Laurie - I can't imagine a more awful day than the one you had! So many losses in one day and your dad in the hospital too. I am glad he's spending the night - so he can get proper care and you can get a good night's rest. Doing all that shoveling is hard work. I'm glad you got the plow =men to open up the street again so the EMS could come. Take care, HUGS.
Susan - you're so dynamic and positive and beautiful, that I think you would get snapped up if you entered the dating world now, but I know how you feel about dating around your son. Its tricky, but not impossible. You need to stop using that as an excuse and - now I'm not saying actually date - but open yourself up to the possibility that a Mr. Right might be available to you now in your present condition and around you somewhere right now. I hope that someday you will stop the negative talk about yourself on days like this!!!! And don't let HYPE like Valentines Day make you take yourself down.
In the future, PLEASE try to say when out with friends, "No, I'm not eating that - I'm saving up for a reward thats coming up in a few months." Then deflect the conversation to them. I know you can make this journey a success !
Haley - I'm so glad you didn't go into a depression over your Uncle's passing, that still must have been rough. My sympaathies. Enjoy your weekend with your college roomate - sounds like so much fun. Good luck with the on-line training - doesn't sound like fun but very necessary.
Ushkii - YOU ROCK - keep knocking down those goals! You can do it1
Alup - yep it sounds like a crazy week - I hope you get over your cold. Your water retention weight would have scared the cats off the roof for me!
njitaliana - welcome to our thread. Glad to hear you are doing your PT exercises as instructed. Are they telling you to rest between days of exercise - I ask because many of us doing exercises DO have rest days between exercise days. You might want to check with your PT. Otherwise sounds like you have a GREAT PLAN!!!!!
AFM - Went with a friend to a wine-tasting event at a local winery last night. It was not a fancy affair, but they were promoting the release of their "rare" raspberry wine, and my friend likes that variety very much and it sells out early in the year. He had bought from another vinter last year. We tasted this brand and it was good, so he purchased a case. That would be 12, right? And the price was $20 a bottle so it came to 20 x 12. When we left, the clerk carried the case to the car and it was a smallish box. I spoke up as we drove away about the size of the box, and urged him to check it to see if it was a full case, so he pulled into a driveway and opened the case and saw 12 bottles and was satisfied. But when we got to his house, he pulled this incredibly skinny bottle out of the case. Each bottle was only 325 ml. Can you believe the audacity of that vintner to sell 325 ml. as a full bottle of wine???? WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THAT CONSIDERED RIGHT or am I just a novice in the wine world????0 -
Saturday Success: Well, I’m glad this week is over. As far as a success, I’ll have to say the week had its moments. Last weekend I was battling the flu. I hadn’t been to the gym in 5 days. I went back to work Tuesday and did work out Wednesday and Thursday, which felt good. As you know, I had a pity party yesterday and ate like a little piglet. Thank goodness it’s over. I had a good workout this morning with the elliptical and treadmill. I took out some fish and shrimp to make some meals this weekend. I need to hit the store for salad stuff and veggies. I was doing pretty well with the Ground Hog Challenge and hitting 100 grams of protein each day just got a little off. This next week I’m going to hit my protein each day, exercise 5 days and try to drink 100 oz. of water each day. This will probably be the hardest for me, but it’s so good for you.
I’ve only got a few more sessions left with my trainer. As much as I’ve enjoyed working with her, I just can’t afford it right now. I should have more in my savings and a safety net, which I don’t. Cyrus and I have our cruise in less than 2 months (Woo Hoo!!!), which is paid for, but there are additional expenses like any excursions, on board, Cyrus needs clothes (he’s growing too fast), etc. . . Plus, I realized his summer break will be right around the corner. Last year I spent over $1,800 on various camps and activities. Oh well. I’m glad I had the sessions with her and will take everything I learned to keep pushing forward.
@ Laurie – I was so sorry to read your post yesterday. Way too much loss. Plus, I was so sorry to hear about your dad too. I know how tough this has been for all of you. I hope the doctors can help him and he’s released soon. I did have to chuckle at your snow plow comments. Growing up in western PA near Erie my dad worked for the city. It was so tough because you can’t lift the grater for every driveway and when cars were in the street you had to go around them. I’m glad they helped you out that day. I was pretty spoiled growing up because he would bring the grater home and our driveway plus road was always clear. I hardly ever shoveled. Shame on me for not taking advantage of the exercises calories. Of course, as a kid, I didn’t care then. LOL!!
@ Ushkii – So proud of you!!! I knew you could do it. Just keep going. One day at a time.
@ Tom – What a lovely day you have planned. You and Amy are so lucky to have each other. Plus, I always love following your post and all the new restaurant ideas you give me. We do have so many to choose from in Vegas that’s for sure. Also, you’re doing awesome on the GHDC – keep it up!!
@ Robin – Thanks!! I appreciate the words of wisdom. You’re exactly right. I need to quit making excuses. I’ve always used Cyrus as my excuse or my focus on my career. While my marriage may not have worked and I was very hurt by it, I do miss being in a relationship. Caring for someone and someone caring for me. It’s just amazing how the old thoughts come back so quickly and I blame because I’m a big girl that no one wants me, which is not true. If I don’t allow anyone in, how will I know? You’re so right. As far as the wine, I have no clue what all the sizes mean. I know what a standard bottle looks like and that’s about it, but the raspberry does sound good. I think I’m spoiled though because many of the suppliers I go out with will buy it with dinner and it’s so good. I’ve probably had too many expensive ones and use to them being so smooth.
@ Karen – Money well deserved! It’s always nice to have a little extra coming in for those added expenses. You’ve got a lot of fun stuff coming up this year.
@ Tammy – What a nice day for you and your DH!! I know it’s so important to spend as much time together as you can when he’s gone for such long periods of a time on the boat. Plus, you’ve had a pretty good week overall – good for you!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!0 -
Hey everyone! :flowerforyou:
@susan--glad you're feeling better after the bad day yesterday. Yes, I didn't realize how much I had going on this year until I started thinking about it. Both the weddings are away, Although one is just in Wisconsin, it will still be an overnight trip, and of course we rolled our vacation into the other one in Dominican, but still an expense. I also have our NY trip to pay for in the fall--looks like a new car will have to wait one more year. Fortunately, my 11 yo Hyundai seems to have made it through this brutally cold winter--KNOCKING ON WOOD!!! :laugh:
@robin--I have very little experience with wine, but that doesn't seem right.
@tom--that's an awesome Valentine gift! :drinker: Lucky Amy!
@tammy--sounds like a great day! I'm always jealous of your nature hikes--it's one of my favorite activities. However, I have no desire to live in an area rural enough to give me access to hiking on a daily basis. There are some nice forest preserves and state parks within a half hour drive of my home, but I rarely take advantage. The only one that is really close to my house doesn't allow dogs, so I never go there. :ohwell:
@ushkii--I tried to encourage you to meet your goal of walking today, but then I blew off my own goal of going to the gym. :blushing: I really hope you showed me up.
Regardless you are doing wonderfully! :drinker:
AFM--Well, as I mentioned above to ushkii, I didn't go to the gym. After a long walk with gunner and a bit of time outside trying to pick up his yard, I was just exhausted. I think my week of extra-long days caught up with me. :ohwell: I decided to head to starbucks to try to grade these outlines--got through a couple more but they are not very good. I can tell it's not for a lack of effort, so I am going to hold off on grading and just give them feedback so they can revise them. I'll need to re-work the timeline for the subsequent due dates, but I would rather do that than get a bunch of really bad research papers.Planning to do a couple more and then hit the grocery store.
Groundhog Day Challenge:
13/28 days at 100g or more of protein
Grading goals:
1. 3/51 JRP outlines
2. re-read Great Gatsby DID MORE
Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym (circuit training + HIIT) DONE
Tues--rest day (teaching evening class)
Wed--rest day (teaching evening class)
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym (circuit training + HIIT) NOT DONE
Fri--walk gunner NOT DONE
Sat--walk gunner DONE + gym (cardio) NOT DONE
Sun--walk gunner + gym (circuit training + HIIT)0 -
laurie- i am so sorry you had such a terrible day!! thank goodness each day has an end and there is the promise of a new day
tom- you are such a romantic!! i am sure amy will love her day
ushki- great job staying on track!! keep it up
susan- i totally understand what you say about insulating ourselves from potential hurt. I have been alone for 10 years now and really miss the companionship and caring that a partner can give. But my heart hurts too much to even think about opening myself not would i have any idea how to go about meeting another person
robin- that does not sound right about the size of the wine bottles!
stay safe in the snow
it is pouring rain here so i am skipping my outside walk today!!0 -
Saturday
It's snowing again and I am sick with a cold. It started last night when I was driving home from work with a sore throat from post nasal drip. After dinner, I just climbed into bed and watched tv. Since it was Valentine's day the hubby joined me and cuddled. I woke up this morning not being able to breathe, sore throat and my entire face hurt from sinus pressure. We were going to go into the city to visit Brian's grandmother and celebrate February birthdays. I told my husband as soon as I woke up that I felt crummy and didn't want to go. Within an hour his mother called and cancelled due to the storm that was supposed to hit us later in the day. I was very happy she cancelled, dealing with her on a regular day is difficult enough as it is. I couldn't imagine having to listen to her negativity when I feel so crummy.
RobinB - So sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. Don't beat yourself up too much over not checking in on her. I am sure she knew how much you cared about her and that you were a good friend to her.
Robin - LOL to the bathroom being fine. I get excited too when I have a successful dying job with little to no splatters. Sorry to hear about your gain. You did it once, you can do it again. I have faith in you!
The raspberry wine sounds yummy. Just curious, is it considered a dessert wine? If it is that explains the skinny bottle. I have bought dessert wines before from the vineyards and they they are significantly smaller than a regular bottle of wine. From what I was told from a friend, dessert wines are really made to have a small sip of them, maybe shot sized glass. I don't remember what I paid for mine but I don't believe it was cheap.
humbleheart - So sorry to hear about your aunt's fall and condition. Sending well wishes her way.
jtconst - My husband and I always celebrate Valentine's Day at home. We usually cook a romantic meal together. This time I cooked and was almost done by the time he got home from work. I made caprese salad, stuffed zucchini bread (bought in store and just heated up) garlic encrusted pork, grilled asparagus with balsamic , creamy mushroom cauliflower bake, and roasted potatoes with rosemary. For desert I melted some chocolate and we dipped strawberries. Brian really seemed to enjoy it.
hansea - Good for you for getting in a run on your lunch break! That's great. LOL my husband teases me about the exact same thing. If we don't start a movie by 8pm there is a very slim chance I will find out what happened at the end. :laugh:
Kethra - Welcome! Sounds like you have a good plan in place for your fitness journey.
Karen - I love nutella and peanut butter on an english muffin. Yummy!
Laurie - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he is feeling better. I am also sorry to hear about all the losses. What a terrible day you must have had. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Skinny - Thanks that means a lot to me. I feel a bit guilty about taking the week off.
Susan - Sorry to hear you had a bad food day. If it makes you feel better last weekend when we went upstate my friend was a bit annoyed with me when I didn't want the second piece of cake. This was after I already ate frozen yogurt and a piece of cake. She also gave me a huge bag of chocolate as a gift. Brian told me he was going to take it to work with him but never did. I made good use out of it last night and melted some to dip the strawberries in. It sure was tasty!!! We all have bad eating days here and there. Hang in there. You are a strong remarkable woman. You can do anything you set your mind to!
Hayley - Sorry to hear about the passing of your great uncle.
ushkii- Congrats on being under!
Alupinsk - I have been terrible with my water all week. I've been around 226 but with TOM back up to 229. :grumble: Next week will be much better for me. I am going to make sure of it.
njitaliana - That is great that you made it to PT and stuck to your calorie goal. Congrats. Keep up the great work.0 -
At least today is better than yesterday. My dad will be in the hospital for a few days. He was doing better this morning but this afternoon was not good. Went over to visit and the pain in his legs was bad (he also deals with (neuropothy). He wanted to come home but finally realized that he was in the best place possible and he would stay the night. Luckily, he did not fight this but we told him that we did not have any clothes for him to wear home and it was cold and snowing again, so he would freeze if he went outside. I am sure he is sad because Frank's death has hit him hard. That burial will be on Tuesday and he won't be able to attend. I will be taking the day off from school to attend. The bright side is one more day to get my voice back- yes, it is still not back but it is stronger.
Macbeth- Great to see popping in. Hope all is well.
Have a wonderful Sunday.0 -
I am sending my thoughts and sympathy to those of you who are suffering loss and illness.
I just learned this evening that a good friend and neighbor passed away yesterday morning. Just 2 weeks ago they ended her cancer treatments because she wasn't responding well. They gave her 6 months to live. My first reaction was, "Isn't she lucky. She didn't have to suffer." She was an incredible woman and a good friend. We will miss her.
We celebrated Valentine's day by eating out and going to see 'Monuments Men'. I really enjoyed it. I recognized some of the places my father had served during WW2.
This afternoon we went to see 'The Lego Movie' with the grandkids to celebrate birthdays. I realized as I watched it how stale my imagination has become. The end was cute, but I was lost during most of it. The kids loved it.
I had a good food day and a good walk, but really failed on the water.
Well, onward and downward, dear friends. We can do this.
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Hope have had a good Saturday!
My aunt came home from the hospital today! She has horribly black eyes from the broken nose and after being
totally off her feet for a few days, she is quite weak. Fortunately, home health will come and I'm sure physical
therapy will help her gain some strength. I have lots of appreciation for home health workers. We do have caregivers
with her 24/7 and we were blessed to find these dependable and trustworthy ladies to care for her .
I've been taking of my grandpuppy while daughter and her hubby had a little anniversary getaway. I never knew how
attached I could be to a dog, but I do love that girl! She is a 100 pound beauceron ..... so smart and so spoiled!
I have done fairly well this weekend not to go over my calories too much. It's always harder for me on weekends
because DH works away during the week and comes home Fri evening thru Sunday so I have to cook more which
always means having a serving myself!
Get well wishes to all who are not feeling up to par....... Prayers for those who have lost loved ones......and safety to all!0 -
Hit my February Challenge today with 133 grams of protein. It feels good the end the week on a good note.
@ Laurie - I'm so glad to hear your getting that voice back. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. So much family loss this week and I know your dad wishes he could be there too, but like you said he's where he needs to be to heal.
@ Humble - Glad to read your post and see your aunt was able to come home. It sounds like she'll have some good help around her. Weekend are always tough for me too, but good job staying under.
@ Kaye - I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbor. Cancer stinks. It sounds like you had a busy day. You definitely need imagination for kids movies that's for sure. Sometimes I just shake my head. I think we may try and go see it tomorrow. Kids love it though.
@ Nettie - I think everyone in our group has come down with some kind of crud. Hope you can get some rest and get over this cold fast. It sounds like you and Brian had a nice Valentines dinner together. Thanks for the encouraging words. I can't keep beating myself up just because I have a bad day. There going to happen and I have to figure out how to handle them without falling apart.
@ KarenL - Perhaps that's my ultimate reason too. Even though Cyrus' father has been dating someone and I have no feelings for him anymore I still wonder why sometimes. My life is content and full so I have no reason to complain. Just a "little" lonely at times. Hope the rain stops so you can get out tomorrow.0 -
Just a confession tonight. I did terrible on my eating. I didn't exercise ANY control! I ate cake, ice cream, cheese popcorn, and I don't even remember what else. I also drank a 24-oz. bottle of Mt. Dew. Wow! That's a lot of JUNK!!!! AGAIN: I learned that I need to log it AS I eat it or I waaaaay overdo it by the end of the day.
Okay, beating my head against the wall is getting tiring...and giving me a headache. Tomorrow's another (better) day, right?!
Also, I didn't do any of my online training for my class on Monday. That means I'll be training for 6 hours straight tomorrow.
On a "good" note, I did enjoy an afternoon nap with the sun shining through the window! haha! It was so needed!
Well, friends, send a prayer up for me....tomorrow HAS to be better. If I ate every day what I ate today, I'd weigh 295 in 5 weeks....and I'm at 291 right now! :frown:
Good nite, friends! have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
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I love this thread
it's so great to see big losers (weight - not otherwise! Haha) posting together, sorry if I add you all :P but you're just too awesome to resist, piling on the cheese now, flattery gets someone everywhere right? lol 0 -
Susan I agree it does seem like everyone on this thread does have some form of a cold or the flu. My sinuses started filling up last nite and now are draining like gangbusters and I can only breathe through my mouth. I have a birthday breakfast for my sister AND my brother in 3-1/12 hours. I hope I don't pass this on to them!
Newbies - welcome and keep coming back!
Sunday Share - I'm Ellen - a 62 y/o, divorced and childless lady in Omaha, NE. I started this thread the day I came on MFP and have never looked back. My greatest loss has been 59 lbs, but illness has caused me to regain some of that. However, we here on this thread NEVER give up EVER!!!! I have kept coming here despite the difficulties encountered during the illness and have been cheered on by all these wonderful people and am now back to my regular stride.
My ticker now represents the 30 lbs I want to lose to get to ONEDERLAND.
So I hope I can be an example to Newbies who feel its impossible to do this for any LONG period of time - yes it can be done!0 -
Good morning everyone.
I have to go load Girl Scout cookies into the car and van for Amy and the girls to go sell. They are going to be outside Von’s Grocery store, hope they sell as many as yesterday.
GHDC= 2.32 miles 15 days in a row of > 2 miles.
“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” ~Janis Joplin
Tom0 -
Hello Friends.
Sorry I was MIA yesterday, my morning was busy and then my parents appeared earlier than I thought they would. I started the day out with the gym and running drills on the treadmill - had a fantastic run, best run I've had in weeks. I got new runners and they really made a difference! Then I spent the afternoon with my parents with lunch out and then a run to Home Depot so my dad could fix a lamp for me & then he hung a frame for me as well. He's my handyman, and cheap - he'll work for baked goods (well, and an afternoon with me). :laugh:
@Kethra~Welcome! Great job with the Leslie Sansone videos - great workout. When I first started an exercise routine, that is what I did - I eventually worked out up to walks outside and then progressed into purchasing an elliptical machine for my house and eventually joining a gym. Its a process, you're off to a great start.
@Laurie~Wow, what an emotional day. I'm sorry for the recent deaths of friends and relatives and that your dad is back in the hospital - I hope he has a quick recovery.
@Susan~I'm sorry that you are struggling. All you can do is take it one day (or one meal) at a time. I have been in your shoes and have felt the same way - but I've decided we are responsible for our own happiness. I know I put on weight as a result of some experiences I've been through and used it as a shield for a number of years. I had to make the conscious decision not to let it hold me back any longer, only we can decide how we let it affect our life. I'm almost certain hormones are playing around with your emotions right now, I know you and know that you'll get back to your usual positive self in no time. I'm glad you made it to the gym and am glad you are feeling better.
@Alupinsk~Planks on a Bosu - pure evil!
@Tom~What a great gesture, I'm sure Amy appreciate you giving her a day of "her" choice! You are doing awesome with your daily mileage, keep it up!!!
@Nettie~I'm sorry your sick with a miserable cold, I hope you are feeling better soon.
@Robin~As Nettie suggested, that winery could consider the raspberry wine a dessert wine and most dessert wines come in a smaller bottle. Also, if that wine is rare and something they only make occasionally they may sell it in smaller bottles. There is a winery here that I frequent and several varieties are sold in a smaller bottle.
@Humbleheart~I'm sorry to hear about your aunts fall, I hope that she recovers quickly. How sweet of you to see to her care - I hope I can say the same for my nephews when I'm old and need it.
AFM~So my mom asked me yesterday if I had lost any more weight, said I looked smaller since she saw me last weekend. So maybe not getting on my scale at home has paid off - told her I had been avoiding the scale and only weighing in with my trainer - so we'll see this afternoon. My parents and I went to Red Lobster for lunch and I behaved - had the lunch portion of grilled salmon that came with broccoli, the naked baked potato, salad with red wine vinaigrette and only ONE biscuit - felt good about those choices.
I've got a rather adventurous menu planned this week, trying some new recipes, so I better get this day started and get to the store - just in case I need to go to more than one store. Lots of prep to do this afternoon, plus see my trainer. Have a great day and I will try to check back later.0 -
The sun is shining on this Sunday, and looks like it'll be another day near the 20s here...have snow to shovel since it snowed last night. Think we'll wait on that until we're home from church.
@humbleheart- I have such respect for home health workers and hospice nurses. My sister was a home health aide for several months when she was in college, and she knew she wouldn't be able to keep that up forever. It's an emotional and physically demanding job! I'm glad you guys have all that wonderful help for your aunt. Aren't broken noses brutally ugly? All that bruising! I'm sure it will take some time for your aunt's bruises and everything to heal up.
@Kaye- I've heard that the LEGO movie is kind of fast paced and hard to follow from some online reviews, so don't feel like your imagination is too stale.
@Laurie- My prayers are with your family. What a difficult time for you all. I hope your dad improves in the hospital. :flowerforyou:
@Nettie- Sinus pressure and throat pain is so miserable! I hope you feel better soon. What good timing that storm had so you could get some rest!
@Susan- I have a feeling you're going to have a great week this week! With V-day behind you and fish in front of you...how could it go wrong? :bigsmile:
@Robin- I'm sitting in my diningroom reading your post about the wine, and I have a "normal" bottle of wine sitting next to me on the table (we just bought it at the fundraiser we were at last night)....we paid $20, and it's 750 ml, so I was thinking 'Wow! Those little bottles were half the size of normal!' But, I wasn't thinking of it being a dessert wine. That may make more sense. And since it's their 'rare' raspberry, I'm sure they charge more since there's less in stock. Drink sparingly and make it last, I guess! :drinker:
@Tom- Your wife is a lucky lady! I hope you guys have a great time celebrating President Amy Day! Also, I'm impressed that you were posting with dilated eyes. I work in a specialty clinic with an opthamology department, and those poor patients are so blind after, walking around with their little plastic black eye shades. So stylish.
@jtconst- Sounds like you're having a great week! Good job on the calorie counts! Last night, I dreamt that I slept in....until 4 pm! Then it turned into a bit of a nightmare! I was like, 'oh no, I wasted my day!' LOL....luckily it was just a dream, though I do appreciate it when my husband and kids let me sleep in a couple hours anyway.
@skinnyjeanz- The money comes in....and quickly goes out, doesn't it? Sounds like you're getting to spend your extra cash on some fun stuff though!
AFM- Sunday Share: I'm 34. I have two children, ages 6 and 5. I've been overweight since I was a kid, but not really out of control obese until adulthood and post-pregnancies. We miscarried our third baby two years ago, and I'm trying to get back to a healthy place along with my husband as we'd like to conceive another baby someday soon.
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Good morning my friends. I am off and running today. Jumped out of bed around 7:30 got dressed and got outside to walk the dogs. Only did four laps since I swear every dog in the neighborhood was wandering the streets today and I finally just lost patience and went home. My son and hubby are over helping my dad with a project this morning and my daughter is sleeping in since she is going to be out pretty late tonight going to a concert with some of her friends. This gives me some nice quiet Tammy time:happy: I am getting the house picked up and then after a quick shower I am off to get a haircut and buy some color and come home and get that done. Not sure yet how I am going to get it cut I just know I am really ready for something new. The problem is my hubby really likes my hair longer so it limits the options. Oh well we will see.
Humbleheart I am happy to hear your aunt is home and you have a good system inplace to help care for her. It makes me happy to hear about people like you who put taking care of family members a priority. It is becomeing to rare in todays world.
Laurie you are a superwomen taking care of your dad while dealing with losses and being sick. I hope everyhting slows down and gets back to normal for you soon.
Nettie sorry to hear you arent feeling well. Just get some rest and kick those nasty germs to the curb.
Tom I love your "gift" to Amy. I can promise you those are the kinds of things we women love best.
Kah I hope you had a great visit with your parents. Your lunch sounds very yummy and well controlled.
Kaye it sounds like you had a great weekend with the family. My nephew just saw that movie with his daddy and he loved it but then legos are his favorite thing in the world.
Well to everyone I missed remember you are alwasy in my thoughts. Have a great day everyone.
Todays workout per HRM:
55 min
995 cals/claimed 600
2.44 miles
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Hi guys!
Sunday Share:
Well, I did really well with protein and calories all week--even with the crazy ACT prep class schedule. Valentine's Day was a bust for both protein and calories, but otherwise pretty good. On the flip side, I got very little exercise--thank goodness the weather has improved so I could at least get outside to walk gunner a couple of times. We got a light dusting of snow last night, but temps are supposed to reach 40 today, so I'm not even going to shovel--let Mother Nature take care of that. :laugh:
I slept in a bit and ate a protein filled breakfast. Now I'm lounging on the couch watching Canada play Finland (Olympic hockey)--go Canada!!! Soon I will get into my workout gear and walk gunner before heading to the gym. Afterwards I need to grade--barely made a dent in those outlines yesterday. :ohwell:
I will do some personals later--right now I really need to get my rear off the couch.
Groundhog Day Challenge:
14/28 days at 100g or more of protein
Grading goals:
1. 4/50 JRP outlines
2. re-read Great Gatsby DID MORE
Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym (circuit training + HIIT) DONE
Tues--rest day (teaching evening class)
Wed--rest day (teaching evening class)
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym (circuit training + HIIT) NOT DONE
Fri--walk gunner NOT DONE
Sat--walk gunner DONE + gym (cardio) NOT DONE
Sun--walk gunner + gym (circuit training + HIIT)0 -
took a wrong turn on my walk so ended up going further than i planned. quite tired now.....hope i have enough energy for a shower!!0
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Hello! Been gone a few days due to parents being here. Very stressful and lovely at the same time, and I only had one big meal a day, leaving me (hopefully) under my calories, though it's hard to tell with restaurant food. Weighing in on Tues, so I'm very worried what it will say, but I did MUCH better than I would have in the past.
I hope everyone is well! Loving this group and all of the wonderful support.0 -
Hi everyone... newbie here. I've been looking for a place to spill my guts about my weight loss journey and this looks like a really nice place to do it! I started MFP with Fitbit a few weeks ago and am finally serious and dedicated to lose the weight I need to this time. I'm doing my goal in 2 parts... 30 lbs and then will judge if I need another 40 or 50lbs. I just cannot imagine myself anywhere under about 200lbs because I haven't been there in so long. I guess that's just another hurdle I need to get over in order to move on.
Looking forward to participating in this thread and hopefully getting some motivation and making some new friends too.0 -
Well, color me surprised! Weighed with my trainer this afternoon and I lost over 12#!!! :huh: :noway: I decided to do everything he told me to a T - so upped my water, added another serving of fruit, changed up a snack, etc. I also stayed off the scale - maybe without that hovering over my head and me watching my macros carefully it actually paid off. In all fairness, I haven't lost anything in a month so I was overdue. Needless to say, I was ecstatic!
The BBQ bug bit me, been in the mood - so I healthified cole slaw, baked beans, and BBQ chicken - turned out fab! Still need to get lettuces washed and salad/b'fast made for tomorrow. Oh, I also ran across Jimmy Dean Delights chicken sausage patties - bought them to try.0 -
@kelley--that's fabulous!! Can't believe you only have just over 20 lbs to go! :drinker: I forget--did you end up changing your calorie allowance after your last metabolic study? Or just your macros? I'm also very jealous of your new runners. I am sorely in need and was going to go shopping for some this weekend, but then a friend and I planned atrip to some outlets for next Saturday. I have not been to this particular mall (they just opened last year) so I looked online to see what stores are there. They have an Asics and a Saucony outlet--my 2 favortie brands of runners!! Needless to say, I put off the shoe shopping for one more week.
@tanya--welcome!! :flowerforyou:
@rain--Great job keeping it in check while your parents were visiting! :drinker: Whenever I'm unsure if I've stayed under my calorie goal at a restaurant or party, I just think "Even if I didn't, I stil did much better than I would have pre-MFP."
@karenleona--glad you found your way home.
@tammy--your description of your day made me feel really lazy. :laugh:
@hansea--ugh--aren't you so sick of the snow?? We have a weather advisory for 6 more inches tomorrow--will it never end? :grumble:
@hayley--sorry you had a bad food day, but like you said there's always a new day tomorrow. If you get right back at it, no damage. :flowerforyou:
@susan--great job on the protein!! I may have to snoop your diary for ideas.
@humble--glad you aunt is home from the hospital. I have a smart (sometimes), spoiled (always) 100 lb dog--they are so fun!
@kaye--so sorry to hear about your neighbor, but as you say, at least she didn't linger in pain.
@laurie & nettie--hope you are both feeling 100% soon. :flowerforyou:
AFM--walked gunner then hit the gym. Now I'm at starbucks making very slow progress on these outlines. :grumble: Heading home for dinner soon and then WALKING DEAD!!!
Groundhog Day Challenge:
14/28 days at 100g or more of protein
Grading goals:
1. 6/50 JRP outlines
2. re-read Great Gatsby DID MORE
Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym (circuit training + HIIT) DONE
Tues--rest day (teaching evening class)
Wed--rest day (teaching evening class)
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym (circuit training + HIIT) NOT DONE
Fri--walk gunner NOT DONE
Sat--walk gunner DONE + gym (cardio) NOT DONE
Sun--walk gunner DONE + gym (circuit training + HIIT) DONE0 -
Kaye sorry to hear about your neighbor. Like you said she went quickly so that is a blessing.
Robin- Hope the sinuses draining don't get you to sick, take care of it early.
Kelley- 12 lbs lose- YIPEEEEE!!! Congrats on the fabulous loss.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
tanya- Welcome. Many of us have broken down the total amount we want to lose into smaller chunks and it does work. The smaller numbers make it more manageable. Hope you come back and check in with us often, it helps to share your successes and challenges with those who understand.
rain and wood- Drink plenty of water to help flush out any extra salt in your body from the restaurant food. It will help to the shed water retention that the salt holds.
My dad looked better today and was more alert. The hospital gave him a sitter last night since he was so agitated trying to get out of bed and his legs were really hurting when we left. The best part about the sitter is that he had someone to talk to and was the center of attention. When Mom and I arrived this morning, he was looking better and was happier/calmer. We are not sure when he will be coming home or if he will need to go to the rehab center again so he can regain his strength.
I made it back to the gym today and it felt good to just walk the track and get some exercise. I did manage to run a little without getting out of breath so that is a plus. My voice is better but still not 100% so I am hopeful that it comes back tomorrow.
Exercise last week
Non-existent due to illness
Exercise plan for this week
Sunday- walking DONE
Monday- Trainer- ease back into working out
Tuesday- Rest (I think)
Wednesday-Trainer
Thursday- Rest or gym
Friday- Climbing
Saturday-Not sure yet (water aerobics I hope unless I go away.0 -
@Karen~Thanks! I'm setting goals at 3-month increments right now, but yep just 20 to make that May goal. I haven't repeated the metabolic study yet - scheduling conflicts - so right now my caloric allowance remains the same. After today's results, my trainer wants me to hold off a bit - I'm sure I won't repeat that kind of loss though. I hope those journals you're grading are getting better and not worse! Awesome on hitting the outlets next weekend.
@Laurie~Thanks! I'm glad to hear your dad appeared better today and that you made it to the gym, I'm sure it will feel good to get back into your routine (take it easy though).
Exercise goals for the week:
Sunday~Weights with trainer DONE!
Monday~Elliptical
Tuesday~Racquetball with trainer
Wednesday~Weights with trainer (rest day if my conference call runs long)
Thursday~Arc trainer or treadmill
Friday~Definitely a rest day
Saturday~Running Drills, treadmill0 -
Sunday Share: It's been a very productive day. First of all, don't hate, but we had 83 degrees today. It was AMAZING!! We're about 20 degrees higher than normal for this time, but I'll take it!! I enjoyed a nice 4 1/2 mile walk and got away from the elliptical/treadmill just to take in some fresh, warm air. When I got home, for some reason, my sister was in a mood to clean. Needless to say, we cleaned from top to bottom plus pulled out the steamer and did carpets too. I grabbed a quick shower then hit the grocery store. Once I got home, I started my cooking for the week. Turkey Bacon for Cyrus, regular for me, Beef Veggie Scramble, Shrimp Stir Fry, veggies chopped and basically I'm ready for the week ahead. Hit my goal today with 133 grams of protein again - Woo Hoo!!
@ Laurie - I'm so glad to hear your dad is doing OK. It sounds like he had a good night and I know that's a huge relief for you and your mom. Good job getting back to the gym. I know you're going to be back to normal before you know it.
@ Kelly - I've got my list going for March. My parents will be here for a week and we're counting down the days. My dad can't sit still so we've already started a little project list for him. Even though we're independent I know it's still good for our parents to feel needed. Again, congrats on the 12 lbs - so happy for you!!! I keep thinking I need to change things up with my macros, but just not sure. Like you did, I'm going to really, really try hard to follow things perfectly. No one is going to do it for me and it's up to me to make those decisions. Thanks for always being so encouraging!!
@ Tanya - Welcome!! I wear a Fit Bit too and it's becoming a little addicting. I was so bummed this morning because it said my batter was low. Well, the charger is at work. I knew I was going on a long walk today and I wanted those steps!! Luckily, it's hanging in there and I've logged over 14,000 today and almost 7 miles. Woo Hoo!!
Sunday Share, part 2: Since there's quite a few newbies, I'm Susan (yes, not real creative in my username) if you haven't guessed it. I'm a single mom to an awesome 11 1/2 year old son, Cyrus. We live in Henderson, NV, which is a suburb of Las Vegas. I moved here almost 2 years ago after 18 years in Atlanta. I'm the Director of Supply Chain & Quality Assurance for an awesome company called Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. We have 100 restaurants in 14 states. I love my job, but I'm surrounded by food. It's a challenge, but not something I can't control. I've battled my weight for a very long time. I joined MFP in August 2012 and found this group immediately. I didn't like the negativity or some of the postings on other boards. This is the only group for me. They've pushed me through many ups and downs. In the past, I would have given up by now, but this group makes me want to keep pushing forward.0 -
Sunday Share....... I have been here for about a week now and absolutely love this board. I feel like everyone here are friends!
My name is Camille. I live on a farm in Kentucky . This was my parents'farm and being an only child it is now mine. I don't know
who I thought would end up with the farm but it was not in my plans to be a farmer's wife....... nevertheless, this is the life we have !
I love this land and never want to move away so I guess we'd better take care of it!
..... Susan, I must say I do wish for those 80 degree temps! Today here was low 40s and a little wind but it wasn't too bad after the
colder winter we have had!
...... Laurie, I am happy your dad was doing better today. I know well how stressful taking care of the parents can be. Treasure
the moments with your parents!0 -
I made it through all the food in a respectable manner. Today we celebrated DH's birthday with his favorites, lasagna and made-from-scratch German chocolate cake. I made the cake. Two of the daughters made the lasagna and one made the salad. That meant I could send all of the leftover lasagna home with them. I made a pan of Texas sheet cake to supplement the cake and divided the leftovers and sent them home, too.
So many of us are worried about difficult weekends and holidays. I heard a piece on the news recently that gave me hope. In an extensive study they found that the people who took off the most weight and kept it off were those who gave themselves a little leeway on weekends. They didn't binge, but allowed themselves some room to eat out and celebrate special occasions.
Wow! Kelley, that is an amazing loss.
I was able to enjoy a nice walk to and from church today. The weather was beautiful. It looks like it will be great tomorrow and then we'll get more rain. I'll have to plan to walk tomorrow for sure. There's no school so I won't have the kids.
Have a great week. Newbie, keep coming back. As others have said, this thread can be wonderful motivator if you will participate.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Love reading all your loving notes to each other. I read through them every night before bed. I'm note a great note writer but I really do enjoy coming to this thread. I've had some trouble lately. I want my dark chocolate. Yesterday, I planned for it so I could still be under my calories. My carbs were over. I really enjoyed it. It had been over a month since I had any. I just hope I don't make a habit of it. Thanks for reading.
Kah - Way to go with the 12# loss. How many days?0 -
Hi guys-
I just realized it was Presidents' Day 3 years ago that I started this process. I didn't join MFP until about a month later, but I used the 3-day weekend to do a short fast before beginning the lifestyle of calorie counting. Can't believe it's been 3 years.
I really didn't get enough grading done, so we know how I'll spend my day off tomorrow. I think I will try to do a split schedule of grading then gym then more grading.
Groundhog Day Challenge:
16/28 days at 100g or more of protein
Grading goals:
1. 6/50 JRP outlines
2. re-read Great Gatsby DID MORE
Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner + gym (circuit training + HIIT)
Tues--walk gunner
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym (circuit training + HIIT)
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner
Sun--walk gunner+ gym (circuit training + HIIT)0
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