Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Thanks, Allison. I needed to be reminded that no gain is not necessarily a pain.
Thanks, Kah. I was definitely glad to see the inches lost. I do think they're a better indicator of change...also, physical accomplishments, like your PB's on your lifts are a great indicator! I also think about one year ago when I tried to actually run a 5K instead of walking and how awful that felt....now, I can do 3 miles fairly easily (albeit slowly) and I'm looking forward to walk/jog/listening-to-my-kids-whining as we do a charity 5K together on Saturday! :bigsmile:
Get-My-S&!t-Straight Month is coming out even on L2T's scale of good vs not so good vs horrible days...
1 Good!
1 Not So Good
1 Horrible!
My Wednesday Wish is that the weather cooperates tomorrow so I get outside for a training run. Starting to feel a bit panicked about the half-marathon being 17 days away! I want to get the kids off to school, run and be showered and back in time to help serve hot lunch at the school. Then the afternoon is mine!....to do laundry! :laugh:0 -
@robin--sorry you are still in pain and the doc cut off your self-medicating ice cream. :frown: I hope the fun you have on vacation distracts you from the discomfort. Can't wait to see pictures of the puppy, and I LOVE the name. I don't know if you recall, but Daisy is what I wanted my sister to name my niece. She ended up choosing Violet--I chose the wrong flower. :laugh:
@nettie--Yay, a girl!! I was going to "play grandma" and advise you to name her Daisy. Fortunately for you, robin's sister named the puppy that, so I guess you get to choose the name yourself. :laugh:
@mzfrizz--could you try switching to iced tea instead of soda? I replaced my diet coke addiction with green iced tea--that way I still got my caffeine fix without all of the chemicals. I like unsweetened tea, but if even if you add sugar to sweeten it, at least you could control the amount of sugar (or perhaps you could use stevia if you're not allergic to it). If it's the carbonation that you like, could you drink plain soda/seltzer flavored with a little bit of fruit juice?
@katrena--great to see you back! :flowerforyou:
@kelley--ugh, hope your knee swelling goes down so you can make your workout tomorrow.
@marsha--wow, what great results your first month back!! :drinker:
@teresa--I made sausage and peppers with Italian chicken sausage once, and it was delicious for a fraction of the calories!
I know I've missed a lot of you--promise to get you on the next round of personals. Also, welcome to all of the newlings! :flowerforyou:
Wed. Wish:
I second lori's wish for a clone. I would just sit her in my office all day, and she would be my grading machine! :laugh: I got through all of the screeners and got them back to my students today, but of course there's always more to grade. My goal was to get the short stories back by Friday, but that's looking doubtful seeing as I haven't even started them yet. Instead, I think I will focus on getting the journals done before the end of the week, since they are much more cumbersome to try to bring home over the weekend. Fortunately, tomorrow my AP students are writing in-class essays, so that will give me 3 periods to grade.
I also second alison's wish for the cleaning fairy to pay me a visit. :laugh:
I got to the gym today and had a really good workout--lifted and then did 30 minutes on the stationary bike = almost 8 miles! :happy: My food choices weren't great--I started the day with one of those Panera cinnamon crunch bagels. Who knew they were 420 calories!! :noway: I managed to turn it around and come in under goal, but it was a tough one. Tomorrow will be better!
Grading Goals:
1. x/68 AP journals
2. x/61 F451 short stories
Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE
Wed--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Thurs--walk gunner
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner
September Challenge:
Meet my TDEE -10% to -15% = 1680-1780 calories. I will keep my running tally over or short up until my trip to meet laurie and susan. Last month I came in a few hundred over. This month I'm determined to be under when I get on the plane to head to NYC on Sept. 27th!!
Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = 38
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Well, today was a bad day. My journal looks pretty ugly, but I did record it all. We finally have our car back! The auto body shop met us in Boise with the car about 3 this afternoon. Thus the bad diary because we ate out. I do much better when I'm doing the cooking. I did get my long walk, though so that is good. I'm still not where I should be with my water, but I am doing better.
Wednesday wish: I wish that I could figure out why I have quit losing. Each day when I close out the diary, it says that I should be losing, but I'm not.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Hello!
Total newbie here with about 150lbs to lose. I don't like saying that, though lol My next weigh in will be on 9/15 and my goal is 4lbs. If I get that, I will be really happy! I've only been tracking for 6 days, but I have already noticed such a change in how I feel. I have so much energy now! Plus, I seem to be so much sharper with my thinking. It's nice to see some change.
SInce I'm starting new in this thread, I will just go by what the original post said. It's Wednesday, so I will give you a wish. I wish the fall weather would get here already! I'm so so ready for fall. It's my favorite season. Hoodies, pumpkins and oh those leaves... love it so much!
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Happy Labor Day everyone, hope you all had a great weekend. It looks like you are all doing great, I am just two pounds from goal weight, and am here to tell you that every ounce was a challenge. But it's all worth it. I feel decades younger, much lighter on my feet and proud to say that I can catch the grandkids now.
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My favorite soup recipe:
Chicken Soup Lori Style
2 - 3 pounds chicken thighs with skin and bone.
Put these in a roaster (Can use a slow cooker but takes longer) and bake on medium heat for 1 hour. Add at least 1 quart water and cook for another 1/2 hour. When they are rally tender remove skin and bone. Set meat aside. To the liquid in the pan add:
1 large chopped onion
1 pound carrots
1/2 pound celery
4 cups chopped zucchinni
8 oz mushrooms any kind
1 or two peppers any kind your preference for heat
1 box broth
2 to 3 Tablespoons Tandoori seasoning or chili powder or whatever seasoning you like. I really like the tandoori (an Indian seasoning kind of a cross between seasoning salt and chili powder but very low sodium and not spicy)
Black pepper to taste
1 cup rice
Cook all of this together until it smells really good and all the veg is pretty soft. Add more broth or water if necessary. Add the chicken back in about 1/2 hour before you eat. Freezes really well. If you put in small containers in the fridge it will not spoil for about a week.
About 200 calls give or take for 1/10th of the recipe.
Feel free to change out the veggies to anything you like. This time of year I often put a cob of corn in the pan when cooking the thighs and cut off the kernels when I take out the meat.
Love to all
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@mozzie - Welcome and congrats on starting your journey. And, I'm with you.....Come on Fall! I've already decided to pack up my shorts and sleeveless stuff this weekend. It's still hot enough to wear it, but I'm tired of it all and ready to wear some of the new Fall clothes I've bought recently.
@robin - Can't wait to see puppy pictures. There should be a job where you can get paid to play with puppies all day.
@kaye - When you figure it out, please share the secret with me. When good days = No loss, it sure gets frustrating.
AFM - Oldest DD coming through town tonight on her way to a weekend getaway. We're going to take her to what I consider one of, if not the, best restaurant in Charlotte for her birthday dinner. I've already looked at the menu and chosen Trout Picatta (Sauteed North Carolina Mountain Trout with Capers, Artichoke Hearts and Prosciutto in Lemon Beurre Blanc with Asparagus). Add a glass of Malbec and it will be a fabulous dinner. I spent about 10 minutes last night logging my best guesses at the calorie count and by eating light the rest of the day and taking a morning walk, I will not have to count today as a bad one.
Hope everyone has a great day!
September Challenge - Days at or under daily calorie goal 3/30
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@L2T~Sounds like you made a fab choice for dinner tonight, enjoy the birthday celebration with your daughter!
@Robin~Can’t way to see pics of the new puppy, she sounds adorable!
@Karen~It always amazes me how many calories (and carbs) are in a bagel! :sad:
AFM~Well, September isn’t off to the greatest start—I just haven’t had much of an appetite last couple of days so dinner has been abysmal. As a result my calories have been below my goals. As my Thursday truth I really don’t eat a lot of sweets but haven’t been able to say no this week for some reason. We had this fabulous Bundt cake for a meeting yesterday—I think if it weren’t red velvet cake I could have turned it down, but didn’t. Oy! It did work out since I still came in under calories but I’m sure my sugar intake (which is always below the max) was off the charts! :blushing: So, that has got to stop. Zoe sure was clingy yesterday, I think she slept on me all night (and she is not a light cat!) Knee still swollen/inflamed today but still going to try and get my workout in this afternoon—need to offset my sugar intake somehow.:indifferent:
Exercise Goals:
Sunday~Trainer DONE!
Monday~Rest Day DONE!
Tuesday~Trainer NOT DONE (had to cancel—knee)
Wednesday~None scheduled (HOA meeting & knee still out) DONE
Thursday~Trainer
Friday~Cardio
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Top of the morning to you.
I went to give blood in August and was turned down. My pulse was 46 and they said it had to be over 50. She asked me if I did a lot of cardio and I had to :laugh: . She said runner’s often have low pulses while resting. I do not think I could run more than a few steps. I went to the Doctors yesterday and my high blood pressure meds have been cut in half.:drinker: I have to go get blood work done and I am anxious to see my A1C.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE DAY
Today is National Wildlife Day. Take a trip down to your local zoo and celebrate!
Wild animals are fascinating and amazing creatures that we can appreciate and learn from. National Wildlife Day is about two important things: raising awareness for endangered animals and appreciating U.S. zoos, sanctuaries, farms, etc. for helping to preserve our wildlife.
As you go on with your day today, take note of the different animals that you see. Even if they are domesticated, take a minute to think about where they came from and what they would be like in the wild. Understand that each species on our planet serves a purpose and should be cared for and protected just as we would our own pets!
**** Visit these sites to learn more about our nation’s wildlife and the endangered species on it****
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
http://animal.discovery.com/endangered-species
http://worldwildlife.org/
“Everyone faces defeat. It may be a stepping-stone or a stumbling block, depending on the mental attitude with which it is faced.” ~Napoleon Hill
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Tom- Probably a good thing that your doc cut your bp meds if you've got a runner's pulse! :laugh: Hope your A1C is right on target!
Kah- I hope you get to kill it at the gym today....but without killing your knee.
L2T- Have fun with your daughter! The dinner sounds delicious.
Lori- Soup season is on its way!
hearthwood- Congratulations on being so close to your goal!
Mozzie- I love pumpkins and fall foliage, too. I also love blue skies and beach weather....good thing I live where I can get a mix of all four seasons!
Kaye- Good job logging your ugly day. It's so easy to just throw up your hands and say 'screw it' when you have one of those. And super yay! You finally got your car back! Hope it's as good as new.
Carolynrobbin- Welcome! :flowerforyou:
Skinny- Great job turning your bagel day around! :drinker:
AFM- Of course there were thunderstorms this morning when I planned on running. Of course. So, I changed course and stayed inside to do a looong workout video instead. I worked up a great sweat and I'll try to do my run that I had planned for today on Sunday instead.
Thursday Truth: I don't think I have anything left to confess. :laugh:0 -
Thursday Truth: I have been doing poorly at cutting down on the carbs. I have been over on carbs a lot lately and even with being at or under calorie goal, I am not losing because of it.
Just thought I would pop in and say "HI"! I lurk and read everyone's posts every day. Just short of time all the time.
Welcome to all the newbie's!0 -
Back from the gym and weigh in
Thursday truth - I AM NO LONGER SUPER OBESE!!!!!!!!!
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Happy dance - Yippee, Yea. I do not know when the last time was I was below 240.
Love to all
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Hi All,
My name is Shai and I need to lose 100 pounds!!! I weight 230 and I am 5'8". I may need to lose 105, but I think 130 pounds is a good weight for someone my height. I joined MFP yesterday and am really excited to find this group. I've started swimming again to help with my weight loss and my family and I meet every Sunday with a trainer in a park here in Desoto TX so she can use her sadistic weight losing skills on us to "help" us. LOL
My Thursday Truth - My will power is so low that I almost have none! I bought a Nutri-Bullet and wont even use it. I'm hoping that joining MFP and this group will help me with that.
I know that truth was kind of weak, but I'll work on it! :devil:0 -
I am SO in!
Oh and it's Thursday which is Truth or Fess Up day as I call it.
Today my Truth is that I planned to start walking a Mile a day to start on Tuesday. It is now Thursday and I have made excuses the past two days not to walk because of working too much. Tonight I told my younger sister after I get home from school there are no more excuses we will be walking at least one mile.0 -
Hey, Hi Everyone! I wanted to check in- I am having a hard time keeping up with school, work, life, this thread and the friends list. I am taking Macroeconomics and Algebra this semester which are both a lot of work. I actually haven't been able to keep up with the thread since my last post. In life I wonder if the storms will ever stop hitting my family. Anyone one with 18-21yr old kids I could use some advice....My son is giving up in life in general he is mad at the world constantly and doesn't seem to care about anything anymore. I personally think he should get some help but he refuses and being he is considered an adult now I can't force him. He has became extremely hard to live with and I know he is going through the whole dating thing with girls who want more than he does. So, that could be part of the problem. Not trying to analyse just trying to see how I can start a conversation with him. If anyone has ideas you can inbox me being I don't know how soon I can get back to the thread.
In the mist of it all I have begun binge eating from all the stress not as bad as I use to but still not good for me either. Still walking a lot but water consumption is not where it should be and not feeling motivated to do much at all.
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hello to everyone. I am still working on this weight loss journey, I don't really know what else I can do to make a difference. I am going to do the sept challenge of tracking my calories. how does mfp come up with the calorie goals? should i go with it's recommendations or try to figure it out on my own. I thought at my weight and height i should hold at 1600 cal/anyone have thoughts?0
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Happy Thursday! Stuck at work all day and it is slowwwwww!! People must not think they can't buy furniture after Labor Day, but they can!!!! :bigsmile:
@Robin, sorry about the gain and the pain you are in. Icecream sounds like the perfect medication but the side effects aren't very friendly, are they? I hope you have a wonderful vacation and that the pain behaves itself. :flowerforyou:
@Skinny, Panera cinnamon crunch bagels are soooooo good!! We have bedding reps that often bring in Panera and all their food so dang tasty!! Good for you for making it fit into your calories. :drinker:
@grandmakaye, do you weigh and measure everything you eat? I know that if I try to guess what things are I always get in trouble and stop losing.
@Mozzie, welcome to the group. You can do this!!!! :flowerforyou:
@Lives2Travel, that dinner menu sounds sooooo good!! Good for you for pre-planning! :drinker:
@beckah, I have the same problem keeping the carbs under control. Keep checking in and post when you can. I know when things get busy for me it is all I can do to type a few lines and read what I can.
@cblue315, Wahoooooooo for being under 240!!!! :bigsmile: :drinker: I can't wait until I can do the same happy dance. You go girl!!!! :flowerforyou:
@shaiwriter, welcome to MFP and this group! There is so much great and practical info on the boards. The only way to succeed is to NOT give up. That means taking it day by day, and when you fall off you get right back on. Keep posting so we can get to know you and support your efforts. :flowerforyou:
@maginsky, that's right...NO excuses!!! I have been sitting on my butt all day at work and once I finish this post I plan to go for a nice long walk around my store. I wear a Fitbit and numbers don't lie. :noway:
@mnwalkingquee, I'm so sorry to hear about your stresses and your son's difficulties. I went through some really stuff times with my daughter when she turned 18. Just know you are in my prayers that it will get better.
@April, there are some good threads on the message board about how the calorie counting on MFP works. I think 1600 is a good target when starting out.
AFM: Thursday truth is something I've been thinking a lot about. I told my husband this morning that what I think is wrong with me is that I have a " I want my cake and eat it too" mentality. Sure I can have my cake but NOT if it doesn't fit into my calorie goals. That is still hard for me to accept. I know it rationally but emotionally it is still such a battle. :ohwell:
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good evening everyone. Today has been a pretty good day. I had a nice walk with the dogs this morning and got my daughter all squared away with the dentist. She had to have two of her wisdom teeth pulled. I am now trying to decide what to have for dinner. I feel good about finally coming in under calories today but not sure what I want to make. I try to decide earlier in the day but just never got around to it. I keep thinking of game food as we have the opening game for the Seahawks playing in the living room. GO HAWKS!!!!!!! Ah well something will come to me.
Thursday truth is I am way to good at making excuses. Time to use the tough mommy voice on myself and get back to work. I am able to start walking again so now it is all about the food.
Kah I hope you were able to do something today with your knee. Sorry it is giving you fits.
Robin I totally understand the ice cream cure for mouth or throat pain. Unfortunatley it is a cure that comes around and bites us in the @$$
Well I am going to go stare in the freezer and see if inspiration strikes. Have a great night everyone.:flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker: 0 -
Lori- Yay!!! Congratulations at sliding down a weight category and getting under 240!
Teresa- I hear you on the emotion vs rational thing. I KNOW what I should be doing...but, there's still a lot of mind games going on.
I was over by 700ish calories today...not great. I wanted to have my ice cream and eat it too. At least I worked out for quite a while this morning to make up for some of my indulgences.0 -
Just checking in tonight. This has been a busy week with after work events.
Yesterday was awesome but a very late night with friends. I was able to get together with my friends from high school and we had a great evening- laughing, talking, and catching up. Of course, we stayed together way to late and by the time I reached home then decompressed and hit the sack it was 11:30pm. Not cool on a school night but so worth it. My friend, Jenna from TX was able to stay but her mom is now entering hospice so the end is near. I wish I could be there for her but she knows she can call me when needed. The worst part is her Mom's, married boyfriend is coming for a week. She wants to be with her mom but doesn't like the situation. Her dad died a year ago. The situation is awful and the timing is horrible. Prayers are needed.
The best thing about long time friends is that no matter how long you have been apart you can pick up where you left off and feel the connection again. Even the kids of the group get along with each other so they had a blast playing together.
Tom- In honor of National Wildlife Day- Get outside and enjoy the environment. Jenna's dad will have a visitor's center at Patapsco State Park named after him and he was a naturalist in Maryland. He started the Tree Hugger campaign when we were kids.
I need to get some sleep it has been a long week. I will catch up with everyone soon.
Wish- That Jenna's mom does not suffer much longer- she has O. cancer and is in the final stages.0 -
@laurie--so sorry to hear about your friend's mom. That is very sad, and I hope she passes peacefully. It sounds like you had a nice evening with friends, but I know what you mean about going out on school nights. Even though I stay up late every night, there's a big difference between being home and awake, and actually being out and about. The latter makes me so much more tired. :yawn:
@hansea & teresa--I'm right there with you regarding the mind games. I'm so well-trained by MFP that if I see green numbers I want to eat more. :laugh: For example, right now I have just under 1680 calories for the day, and I should stop to meet my -15% TDEE goal, but b/c I have my calories set at 1780 (TDEE -10%), it's a struggle to not eat those last 100 calories. :grumble:
@tammy--looks like your Seahawks are beating the Pack. I love football, but I don't love all of the high-calorie food and drink that goes along with it.
@teresa--yes, they are yummy! I'm not usually tempted by bagels--I can typically have a quarter of a bagel with a little cream cheese and be content. But man oh man that cinnamon crunch was way too tempting! :blushing: Maybe if I had looked up the calories before I ate it, I never would have even picked it up.
@april--MFP calculates your allowance based on your weight, height, activity level (that you choose at set up), and weight loss goal (1 lb/week, 2 lbs/week, etc that you also choose). It's up to you whether you decide to use their allowance or figure your own based on another calculator. I don't know your weight and height, so I can't really give you any feedback about the 1600 calorie goal.
@holly--wow, those classes don't sound fun. :frown: Sorry about your son--I don't have any sage advice--I teach teens, but I've never raised one.
@lori--congrats on your milestone!!! :drinker: :drinker:
@beckah--I try to focus on increasing my protein and then my carbs naturally go down as a consequence. I'm still over sometimes, but I feel less deprived when I take that approach, and I tend to be more successful as a result.
@hansea--sorry the weather spoiled your run, but good job doing the video instead. :flowerforyou:
@tom--glad you were able to decrease the BP meds. Yes, 46 is quite low. I do quite a bit of cardio and my resting HR is 58. When I donate blood the person taking my vitals almost always asks me if I'm a runner.
@kelley--Hope you had time for that workout. I love sweets, but nowadays I find that if I overindulge and don't burn off the glucose with exercise, I actually feel physically ill. :sick:
@L2T--sounds like a great plan for dinner--hope you enjoyed the visit with your daughter.
@kaye--I hear you and have zero advice. I weigh and measure everything when possible, and based on that I should be losing too. It's so frustrating, but I know I have to just keep going--at the very least, my diligence is keeping me from gaining and I know I'm healthier overall. Glad you finally got the car back! :drinker:
Wow, lots of newlings!! Welcome to you all! :flowerforyou:
Thursday Truth:
I'm feeling the frustration that kaye and a few others voiced. :grumble: Scale is still reading 185 most days. I'm trying to decide if work clothes are fitting any differently than last spring, but it's really hard to tell. I know they aren't tighter, but it's hard to remember how loose some of the pants were. I think the pants I wore today felt looser than in the past, but it could just be wishful thinking.
Finished my AP journals, so I will have the opportunity to get started on the short stories tomorrow. It's REALLY hard for me to grade on Fridays, but I would like to at least put a dent in the pile.
Missed my protein goal today, but I WILL close out without eating that last 100 calories!!!!!
Grading Goals:
1. 68/68 AP journals DONE
2. x/61 F451 short stories
Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE
Wed--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Thurs--walk gunner DONE
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner
September Challenge:
Meet my TDEE -10% to -15% = 1680-1780 calories. I will keep my running tally over or short up until my trip to meet laurie and susan. Last month I came in a few hundred over. This month I'm determined to be under when I get on the plane to head to NYC on Sept. 27th!!
Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = 150
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Best laid plans often go awry. Don't recall who said that, but it certainly applies to my dinner last night. I forgot about the soup or salad you get with your meal and the oh so good rosemary focaccia bread with roasted garlic puree. I had 2 small pieces of bread and potato leek soup (yes, a salad would have been a healthier choice but I don't get potato leek soup every day) and blew past my calorie goal. And it was totally worth it.
September Challenge - Days at or under daily calorie goal 3/30
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Good morning all.
NATIONAL LAZY MOM’S DAY
Annually celebrated on the first Friday of September, National Lazy Mom’s Day is a special day for all moms across the nation.
This day was created as a day for moms to relax, rest, and enjoy without feeling guilty about taking the day for them to completely unwind after the busy summer. Take a long nap, go for a nice walk, enjoy the afternoon at the movies, read a book, have coffee with a girlfriend, watch your favorite shows on television or whatever you choose, the day is yours!!
“If you want to accomplish anything in life, you can’t just sit back and hope it will happen. You’ve got to make it happen.” ~Chuck Norris
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Happy Friday!:flowerforyou:
This is quick hello before heading off to work.
Friday fitness: Keep on moving!! Had a good workout this morning on the elliptical and plan to get as many steps in as I can during my shift at work. I love having the Fitbit since it keeps me aware and motivated. The more steps the more food I get!!! :bigsmile:
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I’m not sure how anyone else feels, but for a shortened week this week sure seemed long and tiring. :yawn: I’m so glad it’s Friday!
@Laurie~I’m sorry to hear about your friend Jenna’s mom, and so close to losing her dad too. I hope her mom passes peacefully.
@Holly~I remember macro and algebra well, it’s always tough to take two courses that involve so much math together—hope you figure out a way to balance everything soon. I’m sorry for your son’s struggles, I wish I could offer some advice—does he have any interests or is he working?
@Karen~My body is definitely responding to that extra sugar this week, I think it’s one reason I feel so lethargic—and last night I woke up with a stomach ache, yep I’m reaping the repercussions of this week’s indiscretions. :sick: :frown:
@April~I don’t really have any advice as to your caloric allowance. MFP uses your BMR and activity level to figure out your allowance—the only suggestion I could make is to adjust your macros. IMO MFP has carbs set too high at 50%, try cutting your carbs down to 40% and using the caloric allowance it suggests based on the parameters you fill into their formula —give that a try for a couple of weeks and see how your body responds.
@Tom~I’m sure my sister would love to take advantage of national lazy mom’s day, but she’s packing for them to go camping this weekend.
AFM~I figured my knee issues lately were just from arthritis, hence the cortisone injection but my MCL is highly inflamed/sprained, luckily not torn again—overuse, I’ve been running too much. :frown: So I’m taking it as a sign to back off from running for a bit. I did see my trainer last night but we just did bench press and some other upper body stuff, to give my MCL a break—I am going to do some cardio this afternoon, probably just walk on the treadmill at my trainer’s studio. Saturday I hope to get the big stuff to Goodwill from my spare bedroom purge (fingers crossed it fits in my car).
So, funny story—my youngest nephew started kindergarten this year, my sister emailed to say he really likes it although think the day is too long (kindergarten is all day) because he misses his toys! She said as soon as he gets home he goes straight to his room to make up for lost time. :laugh:
Exercise Goals:
Sunday~Trainer DONE!
Monday~Rest Day DONE!
Tuesday~Trainer NOT DONE (had to cancel—knee)
Wednesday~None scheduled (HOA meeting & knee still out) DONE
Thursday~Trainer DONE!
Friday~Cardio
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Good morning, I've only had 1 bad day this week. I have never been really exacting with weighing and measuring. Although my method worked for a long time, now that I am so close to my goal, it may not be working. I looked at inexpensive digital scales on line last night. I'm thinking of getting one and see if I can break this plateau.
Friday fitness: I'm trying to walk at least 5 miles a day this month. Since the days are getting shorter, I've divided it into 2 sessions. I walk Anya in the stroller after I take Keith to school, then again after dinner. So far, I've made my goal all week.
Kah, sorry about your knee.
Have a great day and a good weekend.
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good morning, am on a marathon of days worked so exercise for me is not an option the next 4/wking 12 hr shifts starting at 0500 and ending at 2000 does not leave time for anything but a quick swipe thru the house. thank god i live alone. hopefully this will be over soon and i can get back to it.0
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@kaye--I got my food scale at Target for somewhere in the $20-30 range. It's really simple and I like that it has grams and ounces plus the taring feature. Makes it really easy to add food right onto my plate without weighing it in a different container. So if I'm making I sandwich, I set my plate with bread on the scale, tare it so the weight is at zero, then add mayo directly to the bread making sure I don't go over the 15g serving. After that, I reset/tare to zero again and add my lunchmeat. I do that with all ingredients that need a weight measure.
I just saw this on groupon for just $14:
http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-escali-arti-kitchen-scales-3
I don't have this brand kitchen scale, but I bought my bathroom scale through groupon and it's an escali. It's good quality, so I would guess the kitchen one is as well. Also, it comes in a variety of colors which is cute, and it has the "tare" feature.0 -
Friday Fitness: Usually fitness on Fridays is out for me due to my schedule, but this a.m. I was at the gym before 7 and got in some time on the elliptical and recumbent bike. If I wait until afternoon, it won't happen. Too tired and lazy.
September Challenge: 4/4 days under goal, 5/5 days cardio
Kelley: Hearing about your painful injection kind of scares me. Is that the norm for knees? Are you feeling better? I just got the name of a good ortho doctor today, but maybe I'll wait and see. Hmmmm.
Kaye: Weighing my food really works, especially in grams. Measuring is a little inexact also, at least for me. And when I get sloppy and estimate, I gain. (Wishful thinking, I guess ) Might be just what you need to lose those last couple of pounds. You are doing really, really well.
So craving steamed crabs--and they're low-fat and low-calorie. No seafood markets here have any today. I checked. Funny story though. My sis and bil live in Southport, NC, about a mile from the intercoastal. Yesterday my bil found a blue crab under his car parked in the driveway! How did it get there? (Crabs cannot walk a mile in the heat, crossing streets, I'm pretty sure.) It's a puzzlement.
Have a great weekend, friends.
GW>Marsha0
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