Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Physio went really well today, I am so glad to be back. I love my trainer! He only had me do calisthenics to ease me back into routine, but I was still sweating by the end of it. And as usual, after I was finished I felt absolutely fantastic. :bigsmile: I was also re-evaluated by the physiotherapist. I have some neck/shoulder pain creeping back from a car accident last February and the usual chronic lower back pain has been nagging me again lately.
Food was OK today, best it's been in weeks. I always start out the day doing really well, but by dinnertime it gets out of control. Today I only had 2 pieces of bread that I didn't need, and my mental calorie count puts me at about 2400 calories. Still under maintenance so I'm happy about that. I've already prepped my veggies for tomorrow's dinner. My key to success now is planning and prepping. If I have my lunch packed and my dinners planned and partly prepped or premade I will likely stay on track.
Oh, and my Wednesday wish is that I could kick this addiction to diet pop (Pepsi). When I drink it, healthy food doesn't taste as good, (so I tend to eat more carbs/junk), whereas when I eat healthy food, I actually crave it less, but get sick of water all the time.. so I go back to it.. That darn fizz is something I just can't seem to replace with anything else. And I've tried... I love the fizz.
@Kah... I'm an apple junkie too, and I can't wait for the iWatch to come out! My current phone plan expires next April so I will get the iphone 6 I think, I haven't really looked at it or the plus, but it will be one of the 2. I have a fitbit force now, so the iwatch will be a really nice upgrade to that. It really can do almost everything, love that it can monitor your exertion and even how often you stand up! A fun addition will be it nudging you if you are slacking on your daily fitness goals. I think it even tells you when it's time for your planned workout. Cool stuff.0 -
I'm in. Started MFP and Map my walk. I exercise (walk) six days a week. Recently added Walk away the Pounds on 3 days and purchased a hula hoop. Funny thing is it doesn't work as easily as it did when I was 10 or 12. LOL0
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I'm in. Started MFP and Map my walk. I exercise (walk) six days a week. Recently added Walk away the Pounds on 3 days and purchased a hula hoop. Funny thing is it doesn't work as easily as it did when I was 10 or 12. LOL
What kind of hula hoop? Party Store, Target, or "workout"? I could never hula hoop before (am I doomed if I have an empire waist?) but it looked like an easy, no impact way to do some cardio.
Emma0 -
Hey everyone just a quick hello before heading off to watch some TV. Today was good except for my stupid back has decided to give me grief again. I bought one of those Icy Hot Smart Relief tens units and it works pretty good but I think I need to stop and rest my back for a day or two. That means no crazy inclines on my treadmill! :glasses: :bigsmile:
Wednesday wish: To have NO back pain!!! I keep thinking once I loose this weight my back and feet pain will disappear and I can know what normal feels like. How the bliss that will be!
September challenge: 7 Good/ 1 Bad/ 2 Really ugly0 -
Kah and Tanya- I really want to hear more about the iwatch, it sounds fantastic. However, I will need to get an iphone but that may also work for me since my phone is acting up.
Welcome to all the newbie's, hope you will check in often.
Wish- that work and after work meetings start to calm down. I am looking forward to a night home with no where to go. Maybe next week. I have a gym appointment tomorrow after work so another late night. Hope to use the extra time to get some things done and ahead for next week.
Toots- Good luck with your trip and I hope you can avoid all those don'ts. Are you bringing a suitcase of food and water for the trip?
Susan- The official announcement has come out for Caprotti's in Annapolis to open next week. I will need to check it out in the near future. The turkey sandwich sounds great except for the cranberry sauce. See you soon.
Have a great day.0 -
Good evening. Another day on program, 7 miles walking. The scales have to move sooner or later. My wish is that it would be sooner.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Took car for an estimate, and it was over $1000 so the Uninsured Motorist will pay and I don't have to pay a deductible. I worked out with my trainer for an hour and did some shopping which usually adds about 5000 steps to my day.
Got some positive financial news today, so am grateful for that. Stayed under calories, but had a difficult time keeping on my self care plan. Just trying to do too much. Discussed the need to simplify my life. My ex finally brought over the papers I need to refinance my home. He had been lying about his job so that is why he was stalling. He took the opportunity to tell me he would probably be marrying his girlfriend and moving to the beach. He started sharing thing with me, like I was his best friend. What a Jerk? And myself too, for allowing him to even enter my home. Wonder when I will get a little backbone about me.
Hansea - I like the way you keep trying different things to make your runs better. You Rock!!
GrandmaKay - thanks for the kind words. I have the same problem. My last cut was too short, though I specifically told her she cut in too short last time and the highlists. Weight will eventually come off, you are doing the right things
Susan - You go girl!! I admire your spunK. Diet cokes taste so horrible. Just keep reminding yourself
Bohemian - Thanks for the advice and kind words. I too, need to get in the garden. It has been so neglected. Friends came over today and wanted to see my garden, which is usually so neat and pretty and I was rather ashamed to open the blinds, but I think they understood
Kah - Thanks for your comments. Sorry you are stressed right now. I am finding thad meditation and journaling is helping me a lot. Smart to avoid re-injuring yourself.
Your weight loss reminds me of what can be accomplished, when we stick to the task at hand..
Lives2 Travel - Today is another day and hope is works for you. Loved your description of the Autumn weather. It's still hot here
Jnettie - Such an exciting time for you. Enjoy it to the max
Uskii - Just keep on keeping on. It seems to be working
dREAMGBERRY - GOOD JOB KEEPING UNDER CALORIES
KathijoR - Welcome aboard. Congrats on the walking Over the years, I have found slow and steady works best for me. I love your goals. They are what will get the lbs off. You have your hands full with the little ones, so it is great you are taking charge of your life and health and doing some positive things for yourself
GrammyWhammy. I'd take anything, even 1/2 lb. Good job!! Like how you are recording your goals. I think I will copy that ** You may be building muscle and the weight will come off later. Sometimes, when I stall, I try measuring myself
Tanya - Thanks for posting. Hope you do well not logging. It doesnt work for me, but might work for you.
When my aches and pains come back, I try to cut back on gluten and i notice a difference.
Skinnyjeans - 58 lbs - What an accomplishment.
cblue31 5 - Sorry you are having to work so much, but it is wonderful that you are still getting your workouts in. I believe you are SuperWoman.
I've dealt with depression and have been off meds for a while now and quite frankly I can't tell the difference. I am trying to use prayer and journaling and watching myself carefully. If I feel I have to have the meds, I'll go back, but they have limited effectiveness in my case. Best to listen to what your Dr says. Mine has been situational.
LaurieK70 - Thanks for the birthday wish and congrats on total weight loss. You Rock!!!
Hansea - Get some snoozing in
Melwillbeheal - My thoughts are with you as you struggle. I understand how you feel. Logging seems to help me
Toots - Did CDC tell you not to buy bottled water from street vendors. They get discarded bottles and fill them with regular water and sell. Stick to legitmate stores for buying bottled water. I spent two weeks in China and never got sick, but some of our other group did because they boiled water in the teapot in their room. I recommend bottled water only, no matter what the hotel says. Good luck
Morgori - Congrats on keeping the eating under control at a wedding. That takes will power
jhines1029 - I couldnt hula hoop at 10, so anything hooping you are doing is great. Welcome
Teresa - Sorry about back pain
SEPT CHALLENGE 4 OUT OF 10 under 1200
Exercise 5 out of 10
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Hi guys! No personals tonight, but just wanted to catch up. :flowerforyou:
Wed. Wish:
I'm already wishing for less grading. :ohwell: Also, that I can get back on track from this crazy week of meetings. It really puts a strain on the effort to eat right--mainly b/c I just don't have as much time to prepare healthier foods. I was lucky that DH made boneless skinless chicken earlier in the week, so easy leftovers. However, he made spaghetti w/ italian sausage last night so dinner has been carb-tastic the past two days.
Grading Goals:
1. 60/60 F451 short stories
2. x/60 F451 Motif analyses
Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--rest day
Wed--walk gunner + gym (????) NOPE
Thurs--rest day
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner + gym
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) = -234
100g of protein = 7/30 days0 -
Hi... well... had an appointment today for ny stupid knee... I was told I need to loose weight (yep sure do) but I CANNOT do any excersises that will use my leg.... (ummmmmmm... ok?) ... HELP!! I am looking at possible surgery down the road and really need to drop weight before Im laid up.. any suggestions??0
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Wednesday wish: That I had another 1,000 calories tonight. 40 minutes till bedtime and I'm HUNGRY. Going to bed and read, I guess.
10/10 under goal
9/10 exercise
Uh, does a half slice of lemon merengue cheesecake count as a fruit? (Another b'day lunch for friend) If so, I've had plenty of veggies and fruit today.
Toots: Loved the PSA. Still laughing. The b-I-l who slathered us in hand sanitizer the entire China trip, for reasons I can't comprehend dragged us through a bird market...at the height of the bird flu epidemic. And yes, also through a wet market. Do NOT pat the cute kitties and bunnies in the cages. Other b-I-l who knew a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant we "just had to try," proceeded to pour boiling water from his teapot over his still unused plate to sterilize it then pulled out his own pair of chopsticks. Lost appetite at that point, especially after using the restroom. You'll be fine. McDonald's, Pizza Hut and KFC are in most large cities. Pizza is eaten with chopsticks/utensils!
Cooler weather and rain tomorrow. Yippee!
G'night all!
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Kuddled, just start logging your food, and stay within the calorie limits set by MFP. I started losing weight in order to prepare for knee replacement. Contrary to popular opinion, you can lose weight without exercising. I walk a lot now, but I lost very successfully for quite awhile without being able to exercise. My first year I lost 84# while having 2 knee replacements. I only lost 11# the second year. By the way, I am 70 years old, so you aren't too old to lose weight. Good luck to you. Check in here every day. The wonderful people here have really helped me and made me accountable. If you will participate with us, you will find lots of friends and encouragement.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Thursday truths: well, I'm eating cheese for breakfast ooops... My excuse is that the groceries are being delivered sometime in the next hour, so I have no bread or milk, but - hurrah -- I hit my target yesterday so I was really hungry when I got up. Ahem.
@aprilshowers -- weekend off work? weekend off MFP? Because if it's the latter my experience is that taking weekends off from logging does not work.
@Kelley -- yup. I got a 5S a few months ago because unlike you, I don't want a bigger phone, but my old iPhone 4 just didn't cut the mustard any more. I too am an Apple junkie, quite bonkers.
@KathiJo -- you'll see that some of the people here are very careful about macros; I'm much more about hitting the overall target. It's such great fun running with kids, isn't it?
@dhines -- welcome! I can't do hula hoop -- I think you need a waist to make it work!
@Katrena -- good luck with the home refinancing. It's always a worrying time but it will feel so great when it's gone through. I'm loving seeing the steady progress you've been making while I've been slacking here.
@kuddled -- did you ask them about what they mean by 'not using the knee'? If you're not allowed to walk for exercise or do any sport or dance that doesn't leave a lot *but* the boxing-type fitness games can be adapted for upper-body only. Otherwise, walking or swimming if you're allowed for low-impact. Though I found I couldn't swim when my knee was sore. And just make sure you hit your calorie goal -- it can be hard if you're not exercising but if you eat lots of fresh fruit and veg it's easier.
@Marsha -- I like to clean my teeth if there's an hour or so to bedtime, I'm out of calories and I'm hungry. That reminds me! Or sometimes I have a 100 calorie snack, because the MFP targets include a 500 calorie buffer and it's not actually a race.
Right. September logging and thread-checking -- 7/11 so far.
Hoping you're all having a splendid Thursday!
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Thursday Truth - I am doing well today. Still under water with work so choosing not to work out with the trainer this morning, that means skipping the official weigh in. I will stay within my calories. Last night I got to dinner time and had bought the most delicious aged beef tenderloins. But alas I was out of carbs for the day. So, tenderloin and a slice of bacon for dinner. Maybe not so bad after all.
Wow you people amaze me. Dealing with so much makes my life seem so petty, :flowerforyou:
@kuddled - There are a ton of workouts on Youtube where you just sit in a chair. Maybe not the most strenuous but really good upper body.
dhines1029 - I tried a hula hoop at the farm market this summer. Really mine didn't work either. But the lady selling them lost 100 lbs. doing WW and hooping. She looked fantastic.
Love to all
Lori0 -
Just time for an update and to say a prayer for all those who lost their lives 13 years ago and for those who knew and loved them. The pain of that day still seems so fresh. I pray we never see another like it.
9/11/01 - We will never forget.
September Challenge - Days at or under daily calorie goal 7/30
Good Days: 7
Bad Days: 30 -
9/11—We’ll never forget.
@Alison~LOL You should have seen a couple of us at work yesterday, contemplating a plan of action for pre-ordering our phones tomorrow—unfortunately for me I won’t have time until tomorrow night so hope supply holds out and the server doesn’t crash!
I have a 4 and it’s on its last legs, last time I had issues I almost got the 5s but it was so close to the 6 coming out I decided to wait.
@kuddled~Kaye is right, you can lose weight without exercise—I did for the first year. Exercise is a big part of my life now though, for me it’s for more than weight loss—I'm a desk jockey so I need the exercise to counterbalance the effects of sitting all day, plus it’s good for heart health. The best way to exercise around knee injuries is non-weight bearing exercises which include swimming, an elliptical or a bike.
@Marsha~Lemon meringue cheesecake?! Yum!
@Lori~Beef tenderloin for dinner? Sounds yum to me!
@Laurie~Apple’s new Watch is a smartwatch, similar to the watch that Samsung released this year. It communicates with your phone—you can read email, send short texts, plus has a bunch of other cool features. There will be three different versions, the Watch, Watch Sport and Watch Edition (18k gold). Not sure if it’s true for all versions but the Sport has sensors on the portion that makes contact with your wrist so is able to read your heart rate—there are a bunch of features being released in iOS 8 (Apple’s operating system) for iPhone/iPad that includes an app entitled “health kit,” the watch will communicate with it and keeps track of steps, miles walked, calories burned, etc. It looks really cool; I definitely want one but will wait a while after it’s released to see what impact it has on data plans and if there are any bugs to be worked out. I’m hopeful that it will be able to sync with other apps like runkeeper and MFP also. Here is a link to the watch on Apple’s website to find out more: http://www.apple.com/watch/
AFM~My body was tired, so did take yesterday is an “active” rest day—I did do a bunch of stuff around the house. Finally got my desk cleared off, that was really bugging me—dining room table got cleared off too along with rearranging the living room furniture (not sure why and Zoe is out of sorts over it :ohwell:). Tonight I’m meeting my church group at a country-western place for line dancing—something I’ve never done, I’m just not into country music, but its good exercise and will be fun I’m sure.
I need to take a look at my diary and see where I am calorie wise. :blushing: Well, I've been short on calories every day this week so am at a surplus of 1,902--need to do better! :grumble:
Exercise Goals:
Sunday~Trainer DONE!
Monday~Elliptical at home DONE!
Tuesday~Trainer DONE!
Wednesday~Rest Day DONE!
Thursday~Country Line Dancing with friends (okay, never done this and I live in Texas! )
Friday~Trainer
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Top of the morning to you all.
Happy PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE
In memory of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, each year in the United States we observe Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
On October 25, 2001, the U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved. Resolution 71 requested that the President designate September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day”. President George W. Bush signed the resolution into law on December 18, 2001 (as Public Law 107-89).
On this day, it is asked by the President, that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House and on all United States government buildings and establishments at home and abroad. The President has also asked Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M.(Eastern Daylight Time), the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He also strongly encourages Americans to use the Corporation for National and Community Service to find and volunteer for service opportunities.
It was on September 10 of 2012 that President Obama issued a proclamation renaming the day as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, in reference to both Public Laws 107-89 and 111-13 (the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act)
“As we join in serving causes greater than ourselves and honoring those we lost, we are reminded of the ways that the victims of 9/11 live on — in the people they loved, the lives they touched, and the courageous acts they inspired. On Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we pledge to carry on their legacy of courage and compassion, and to move forward together as one people.”
“Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top up’s.” ~Peter Davies
Tom0 -
Don't mean to get into Tom's area of expertise, but I saw this quote and it really fits.
"There are many more trap doors to failure than there are shortcuts to success."
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Truth Thursday: I have eaten an old M&M from the bottom of my purse. Oh, the shame of a chocolate addiction! In my defense, it wasn't linty, just very old.
BC/Alison: That brushing teeth thing works, but it has to be 9 p.m. or later for me. I'm still drinking water/herb tea until then. Sometimes one or two chocolate morsels will do the trick too. (See above addiction.)
kah/Kelley: Never been line dancing and you a TEXAN! Oh, the shame of it all.:laugh: Whenever the grandkids visit we have to take them to the Traildust on Hwy. 380. They have live music on the weekends, a decent dance floor and a GIANT SLIDE for the young at heart. I even get into it with the two-step and the boot scootin' boogie. Have a grand old time, girl.
cblue/Lori: A couple of millennia ago, I was a hula hooping queen. Can't do it anymore because my stomach is no longer flat. Bulgy belly gets in the way. But someday.....
Under goal every day in September. Workout every day but 1. Trying to eat more fruit and veggies every day this week.
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Just a quick check in to say the "not logging" went well today. I do keep a mental tally in my head though. I'm noticing trends... My breakfast is usually 300 calories, my snacks add up to around 400 calories and lunch is 300-350 calories, so I know by dinner I've eaten 1000-1100 calories. That makes it pretty easy to stay on track every day provided I eat pretty much the same things ( which I do). I dropped a quick 2 lb the last few days... Bloat or whatever from carb overload I'm sure.
Someone mentioned cutting gluten cures/lessens aches and pains... I am not gluten intolerant that I know of, but I find cutting carbs (but not neccisarily gluten) works the same way for me.
@Teresa... I have chronic back and foot problems. Losing my first 40 lbs made a huge difference, as well as exercise or activity as much as possible. I go to physio 2x per week and while I focused on core strengthening at first, it seems that any exercise makes my back feel better so long as I do it regularly. When I lapse in exercise I stiffen up and pain eventually sets in again. I've had plantar fasciitis for years but found relief with orthotics, but the balls of my feet are killing me now, not sure why. I have an appointment next week to see what may be wrong.0 -
Thanks Kah- i will check it out. I was thinking about the Samsung phone just for those features but did not jump yet. I like apple but I need to do many upgrades to get the connections. I am wondering about the battery life on the watch and if it will need to be charged every night.
I am just popping in tonight since I want to finish grading a few more papers before going to bed.
Truth- I need to start eating under my calories and not working so late at night. Both are playing havoc with my body.0 -
Good evening. Thursday truth. I'm choosing to fall short of my minimum 5 miles per day goal today. Cathy can't walk with me tonight, and I've already walked 4.2 miles today. I'm just not motivated enough to go alone this evening.
Under calories and doing fair in water today.
Grammy, I've eaten very old M&Ms from some pretty strange places. Just can't resist them!
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Hi my name is Jessica and I have an eating disorder and also need to loose about 30 pounds but desperately need motivation to loose weight in a healthy way. I binge and then starve myself for long periods of time and have been doing this for a long time now. dieting and exercising are new to me and I don't want to do what ive been doing anymore because it dosnt work obviously. it has caused me to have a number of health problems and i am only 27. i hope this will be a helpful tool to help me. any comments are welcomed.0
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Just a super quick check in to say hello! And for Friday fitness -- nope, I'm still rubbish. OK. A fitness goal for next week -- I am going to start wearing a fitness thing of some kind. I have enough! Hopefully my Fitbit if I can work out where it is. Tomorrow I am parkrunning and Sunday I've got badminton, and Monday there's morris practice. So I just need to sort something out for the rest of the days and I'm done.
September logging and thread-checking. 8/12 so far; I'm counting yesterday, though I sat up drinking with my friends and didn't log everything until this morning. It did not come out well.
-- Alison0 -
TGIF!! I'll be glad to have this work week over and done with. It's supposed to be a rainy weekend, so I'll have to decide if I'm going to brave the rain or head to the mall for a walk. Plus for outside, my dog can go along. Plus for the mall, window shopping! I've bought some new things for Fall, but I still need some basics to pull outfits together. Maybe a walk in the rain, a hot shower and then the mall..... decisions, decisions.
Have a great day everyone!
September Challenge - Days at or under daily calorie goal 8/30
Good Days: 8
Bad Days: 30 -
@Marsha~LOL Well, I’m a transplant Texan but my mom is full-blooded, so I’m half-Texan? :laugh: I didn't end up going due to a conflict with my trainer, but my friends are going again Saturday so may go with them then—they are going to Midnight Rodeo in Addison. LOL at the shame of eating the old M&Ms—I may have done the same thing, but lint & all. :blushing:
@Laurie~I know it’s hard to get back into a routine when school starts, hope you find the right balance soon! The Apple Watch has wireless charging, not sure of the battery life though.
@L2T~We’re supposed to be kind of rainy here, too, the next couple of days. They promised cooler temps, but if you ask me its humid and warm outside—need rain!
AFM~Didn’t go dancing last night, ran into scheduling conflict with trainer so had session with him instead. Today I need to get stuff (errands, plus vacuum and clean bathrooms) done that I can’t do tomorrow since I’m meeting my mom at the mall for some retail therapy and mom/daughter time.
Exercise Goals:
Sunday~Trainer DONE!
Monday~Elliptical at home DONE!
Tuesday~Trainer DONE!
Wednesday~Active Rest Day DONE!
Thursday~Trainer DONE!
Friday~None (running errands/housework)
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Wahoo. I don't want to jinx it but I have been getting really good night's sleep the past few nights. I wake up and feel like I have a ton of energy. It's a good feeling. I have finished moving everyone out of the art room with the exception of my heavy book shelves and desk. This weekend Brian is going to move them into his office and get rid of his old desk. Then we can begin on the nursery. Wahoo!
My latest favorite foods are Mac and Cheese and black bean burritos with spinach. Not together of course, that would just be weird IMO :laugh: I highly recommend the burrito if anyone is interested. We cook up a bunch of fresh black beans (I stay away from canned foods) then have them with meals all week long. For the burrito I take a bunch of fresh spinach and put it in a pan with a little olive oil and a few cloves of grated garlic. I let it cook on low for 4-5 minutes until the spinach begins to wilt. Then put the black beans on a whole wheat tortilla, top with spinach and roll. Serve with some sour cream, salsa and sometimes guacamole depending on my mood. Super easy to make and extremely yummy, especially if you are a garlic lover like me! I just made myself hungry typing that. I may have to make that for lunch today. :laugh:
Tanya - I can understand what you are saying in regards to logging being tedious and makes you stress too much. Honestly, I have not been logging the past few weeks. I have been focusing on eating healthy for myself and baby but let my body dictate how much or how little I consume rather than the site. I also can cut 1 oz of cheese off the block. I am always amazed when I weigh it and it is close but just slightly under. Once the baby comes I plan on going back to logging 100% of the time to help me get back on track but for now I don't stress too much if I don't log every meal. Sounds like you have a good plan set up. I wish you the best!
Welcome KathiJo! Jump right in and join us.
Grammy - That sodium is a nightmare when it comes to weighing. Congrats on the loss. That is fantastic!
Teresa - Congrats on all your purchases. That must be really exciting.
Skinny, Laurie and Susan - The week won't work for me because I have to work and don't finish until the early evening. Unfortunately because I am Eastern LI it takes anywhere between 1.5 - 2 hours to get into the city. That would be just too much on me after working. If I wasn't pregnant it wouldn't be a problem but now I find I am exhausted at the end of the day.
Mel - hang in there. We all go through rough patches from time to time. It is most important that you keep trying and don't give up on yourself. You can do it!
Toots - I hope you have a safe trip and everything goes smoothly. I cannot wait to hear all about it. Oh my goodness to that FB post. I had no idea.
Lives - Oh my goodness to the Flu outbreak you experienced. I know I am probably being a nervous Nelly first time mom and overly dramatic but I am really worried about it. I don't want a sick newborn due to people and their nasty germs. I am especially worried because my MIL keeps saying "when I had Brian..." then goes on to everything she did. Like leaving the hospital while holding him and smoking a cigarette. She doesn't fully understand that was 41 years ago and times have changed drastically since then. :noway:
Alison - I have been staying away from newborn clothes for that exact reason. Everything I bought was 3 months or larger. It is so hard trying to guess how big or small she will be. I bought a cute romper on clearance with butterflies all over it for summer. I was so torn on what size to get so I went with 3-6 months. I am hoping she isn't huge and won't fit in it come summer. I have also heard that you should not immediately wash the clothes and remove the tags until the baby is born and you know how big she will be. This way if you have a very large baby you can still return the clothes that are too small.
Hope you have a great time at the 5K this weekend!
Tanya and Kelley (Kah) - I have not heard about the new watch but you both have me curious and I want to look into it.
If either of you have a Verizon plan they are allowing you to turn in your current iphone and upgrade to the 6. Brian sent me an article about it. I checked and my free upgrade is next month however I received an email from them this morning telling me I could upgrade early. I am debating if I want to upgrade to the new one.
dhines - Welcome. LOL to the hula hoop. I have the same problem with it. :blushing:
kuddled - I am not quite sure of exactly what exercises would be good for you with your knee. Maybe you can do some seated exercises? Some upper body exercises that involve your arms chest and torso? Maybe some leg lifts? How about some swimming? From my understanding that should not put a lot of stress on your knee but I could be wrong on that. Did your doctor make any suggestions of what you can do?
I also agree with Kaye's and Alison's advice.
Jessica - Welcome. Sorry to hear you have some health problems due to your ED. I wish you the best of luck.0 -
New here!
Been having foot problems (left) and I eventually need a left knee replacement (waiting until is really bad the MD said ?????). My knee occasionally gives me issues but the angle from my knee to my foot is huge because the structure caves in there.
NO RELIEF. Received an injection and it worked for a month. Xray showed inflammation if foot joints. Finally my Nurse Practitioner told me to go to her Chiro. I was like What????
It is working. He gave me $40 orthotics and "adjusted my knee and foot".
I have some hope and that is a wonderful feeling.
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Good morning everyone.
NATIONAL VIDEO GAMES DAY
Annually celebrated on September 12, it is National Video Games Day.
Video game players across the United States, enjoy this day with much enthusiasm. From their very earliest days, video games have gone on to become an art form and industry.
There was, at one time, a United States National Video Game Team which was founded on July 25, 1983 in Ottumwa, Iowa, by Walter Day and the Twin Galaxies Intergalactic Scoreboard.
The early games used interactive electronic devices with various display formats. The earliest example: 1947 – “Cathode ray tube amusement Device” was filed for a patent on January 25, 1947 by Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann.
Some other early examples include:
• The Nimrod computer at the 1951 Festival of Britain
• 0X0 – a tic-tac-toe computer game by Alexander S. Douglas for the EDSAC in 1952.
• Tennis For Two – 1958 – An electronic interactive game engineered by William Higinbotham.
• 1961 – Spacewar
A different means of display was used for each game from a panel of lights to a graphical display to oscilloscope or the DEC PDP-1′s vector display.
Computer Space, created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, in 1971, was the first commercially sold, coin-operated video game.
Magnavox Odyssey was the first home console in 1972.
Atari’s Pong followed with an arcade version in 1972 and a home version in 1975.
“The commercial success of Pong led numerous other companies to develop Pong clones and their own systems, spawning the video game industry.”
“Stumbling is not falling.” ~Portuguese Proverb
Tom0 -
Hi guys! Just a quick check-in to let you know I survived Open House. :laugh:
@tom--we had Pong when I was a kid and then the original Atari system. When I went away to college, I found the old aAtari and games in a box and brought it with. My roommate and I would play on our 13" black and white dorm room TV. :laugh:
@nettie--I was just thinking I haven't had Mac 'n Cheese in a long time. The weather suddenly turned cold here and it feels like October, so I am craving all of those warm comfort foods. It's too high in calories for me, but I may have to make my substitute Quinoa 'n Cheese soon. :happy:
@alison--Sounds like you have an active weekend planned. I was wondering if you were still doing morris, but I see you are.
@marsha--your m&m admission reminded me of a FB post from one of my friends who has a 3 yo. She was at a fast food drive-thru and found that her son had dumped a bag of m&m's into her purse without her knowledge. She ate/licked a smooshed, half-melted m&m off of her credit card b/c she couldn't find any napkins or tissues in her car, and it was her only form of currency to pay for the food. :laugh:
Welcome to newlings and sorry for those I missed on this round--catch you next time. :flowerforyou:
Thursday Truth:
I ate a bunch of tootsie rolls yesterday that I completely forgot to log. Just now thought of it, so I will go back and adjust. Argh--I was already over last night due to post-Open House cocktails. :grumble:
Firday Fitness:
Not a great week due to all of the meetings, but will get back at it this weekend.
Grading Goals:
1. x/60 Censorship article responses
2. x/60 F451 Motif analyses
Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--rest day
Wed--walk gunner + gym (????) NOPE
Thurs--rest day
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner + gym
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) = -234
100g of protein = 8/30 days0 -
Kuddled You need to do swimming and pool excercises. Great low impact exercise.0
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