Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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@MKknits --hope your daughter recovers quickly.
@melifornia --your truth resonates with me. I've mentioned this before on this thread (so you long-timers here can skip it if you want), but I read an article about the differences between the way overweight and healthy weight people think. I was at the salon flipping through Self magazine and just happened upon it. I think there were a lot of points in the article, but the only one that stuck with me is that thin people aren't afraid of getting hungry--while people with weight issues are.
This really struck me b/c I grew up with a mother who trained me to fear hunger. If we were going out for the day she would tell us all to eat something first because "you don't want to get hungry later." If I was leaving to go out with friends and hadn't eaten, she would ask, "aren't you afraid you'll get hungry?" If I was going to a party she would say, "eat something so you aren't so hungry when you get there that you eat a bunch of junk" effectively teaching me to be ashamed to eat in front of other people. If reality, she was trying to be a good mom, to keep me fed, to help me not overeat crappy food. However, the reality is that she instilled this fear of not having enough food and this desire to eat when no one was watching.
The timing of happening upon this article was serendipitous b/c it was right when I started here on MFP. It also made me realize that I was afraid of a lot of things thin people didn't fear. I was afraid of sweating or getting red and breathless while exercising. I thought it was just an advertisement to all of the thinner people about how out of shape I was. I was afraid of eating--or at least of eating anything unhealthy--in front of my thin friends, or even strangers. I was afraid of shopping for clothes and would actually pretend to be trying on smaller sizes when I would go with other people.
I decided right then and there to stop being afraid and boy did it change my relationship with food. Now, I own it when I want to eat something decadent--if I want a big piece of cake at a birthday party, I eat it--and then I go run a few miles (or better yet, I run first). Now I'm the girl at parties who people ask, "how do you eat that and not gain weight?" and I say, "I exercise." Now, I love sweating--"sweat is your fat crying" is my favorite quote--and if I don't sweat while working out, I don't really consider it a workout.
Anyways, I think it's great that you've made this realization about your food hoarding and have decided to work on it. I'm living proof that even a lifetime of that kind of thinking can be reversed--you just have to decide to change it.
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"Sweat is your fat crying" - I love it 0
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@susan - Hope you feel better soon. You've had a huge life change and a weekend resting and recharging sounds like a very good idea.
@mnwalkingqueen - Like you, I'm the reason I've been gaining instead of losing lately. It's so hard to keep my focus and motivation going month after month after month. But, I do know that once I string together a few good days, I feel better and have more energy which propels me to continue. The sad fact is I don't think I'll ever have a normal relationship with food. Some days it will win, but if I do most days it should be OK.
@cblue - Love the Rome quote. Losing weight is an every d*** day thing.
@laurie - You were smart to take a couple days off. I need to learn how to do that without backsliding for weeks.
@melifornia and @skinnyjeanz - Thank you for sharing your thoughts on why you have food issues. I realized a few years ago why I do as well. As a kid, I had severe asthma and allergies. So back in the day, I wasn't allowed to eat much of anything. No wheat, eggs, milk, shellfish, chocolate, peanut butte etc. That meant no birthday cake or ice cream. No cookies or candy or even bread. This was enforced strictly by my parents while I lived at home. Then came college and at the same time first generation inhaled steroids (which was the first drug that controlled my asthma) and I found I could eat all those things without having issues. So I did. For the first time in my life I could eat things that I had watched others eat my entire life. Little wonder it's very hard for me to say no to food. Good lesson even for today: Total denial of any food will come back to bite you in the end.
2015 Mantras:
Live like someone left the gate open (Live Joyously)
Persevere
Hope everyone has a good day and weekend!!
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Happy Friday- Trying to stay positive today....my car has to go back to the shop today there where bolts falling out when we drove it last night. I am still in process of fighting for my money back on the last repair on my car. Maybe I just have to much exceptions on how long this car will last those expectations come from having no extra money for a car or car payment right now. We were trying to make this car last about 3 more years so we would have money saved up for something at that point. Oh well at least I live on a bus line. I am up 3lbs this week but I haven't drank as much water but I am learning to be okay with the roller coaster as long as I know I am still moving and staying under calories. Yesterday was the first time ever I came close to eating all my protein it was a little weird.
FYI- For you that don't know the new pic is with my 6'5" son when we were in New Orleans at the zoo this fall. This pic makes me happy every time I look at it, so I have it as my background at work and here that way I can see it constantly.
@Newbies- Welcome to the group
@Susan- Hope you start to feel more like yourself again. Thanks for the pep talk about how we all lose differently.
@MKknits- Prayers for your daughter that she recovers quickly
@melifornia- I am a clean plate eater my parents never let us waste food. As an adult I notice even if I am not hungry any more I will clean my plate, especially when eating out because that is wasted money.
@Cblue- 100lbs you lost focus on what a huge accomplishment that was. You are not fat anymore prayers that positive self talk comes your way.0 -
Geez! I thought I had checked in yesterday but when I brought up MFP this morning my still unfinished post sat there.
I think the auditors are trying to break us, they have been so high maintenance—they should finish up on site today though (fingers crossed).
@ZebsterBC~Welcome to the best kept secret in MFP land, you found a great place for support and encouragement. Check back often to receive the most benefit. I love border collies, Zeb is a cutie!
Welcome to any other newlings that have stopped by lately, post often so we can get to know you.
@MKknits~I’m sorry the flu has hit your family so hard, hope your daughter recovers quickly!
@Melafornia~I can resonate with your Thursday truth. My parents were pretty strict about the foods we ate as kids—my mom didn’t keep sugary cereals around, no sugary drinks, and almost no desserts. My grandmother had told me one time that my dad said to her that he wasn’t raising fat kids, never said it to us though—I think it’s one reason he kept us so active (played tennis with my sister and ran with me). They just really sheltered us from certain things. It didn’t seem to affect my sister much (opposite, in fact—she is uber thin) but I think in some ways it contributed to the food decisions I made as an adult (that, combined with some harmful experiences).
@Laurie~I’m so glad you found your mojo with exercise again!
@nannersp61~I think the hunger you felt yesterday may have come from a high carb breakfast/snacks early in the day, try having more protein in the morning and see if you don’t fare better.
@bapcarrier~I’m sorry for the MRI and upcoming biopsy, keeping you in my thoughts & hoping you receive good news.
@Susan~I’m sorry you’re sick and a little unmotivated. You have been through a lot of changes in the last couple of months, you’ll find a rhythm soon and you’ll be ready to tackle weight loss head on again. I hope that Cyrus is adjusting well.
@Karen~You’re a grading wiz!
I had and still have to some extent some of the same fears you did. I still hate eating in front of thin people (weirdly enough, especially my sister—she is super thin), I always feel like they’re judging my choices (while they are usually healthier than their choices). I still prefer to shop by myself or with my mom—I have a fear of going into a store and the salesperson saying something negative (that’s happened to me before). Oy, still lessons to be learned I guess. 
But I no longer have a fear of exercising or sweating around other people—like you; if I don’t sweat I didn't work out hard enough. I feel so accomplished after a good work out and it really helps me to de-stress from the day.
AFM~Not much to report. I did meet all of my fitness goals this week, today will actually be my first scheduled rest day in over a week—I will catch up on some things around the house, though. Meeting my friend and trainer at the park tomorrow morning after WW for another 3 miles. Need to talk to my friend though and see if she wants to try another park--one of my neighbors has spotted a bobcat in our regular spot and I don't want the dogs to have a run-in with her. Then usual weekend stuff, although I hope to rest a bit more after such a tumultuous week. Hopefully tonight will be a better night for sleep, last night I feel asleep on my back ( a big no, no) and had an episode of sleep paralysis—so scary! I haven’t experienced it in a long time, still hate it when it happens though.
Exercise Goals:
Monday~Walk w friend DONE!
Tuesday~Trainer DONE!
Wednesday~Walk w friend DONE!
Thursday~Trainer DONE!
Friday~Rest Day
Saturday~Walk w friend
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Good morning
It's gray and cloudy outside my window this morning but it's sunny and bright on my computer screen as I read all your discussions today. I can relate and probably can tell a similar story as many others.
Last evening I made the most delicious microwave 'cobbler' as a before bed snack ... a cup of frozen strawberries, a half cup of frozen seedless concord grapes and 1/4 cup old fashioned oats sprinkled over the top. Zapped for 5 minutes, stirred and cooled till a comfortable eating temp. The concord grapes were from a trip to our wine country last August with my sis. She made jelly out of hers and I simply popped mine into the freezer.
@MKknits - it really sucks when your child has an illness. Is medical marijuana on the horizon in your state to help with your daughters seizures? It's been recently approved in my state but won't be available for a couple more years ... so now some parents will get special permits to travel to states that have it available to bring some home for their kids.
AFM
watch your calories ... 20/22
All-in .... zero
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Happy Friday! It’s chilly and rainy today so that might mean some customer coming into the store to hopefully buy and NOT just browse!
Friday fitness: I’m back to working out on the treadmill and elliptical and will do my walking at work today to get as many steps on my Fitbit that I can. The scale is down and my fingers are crossed for a good weight loss this weigh-in.
I have my company dinner that is held every year this Sunday so I’m hoping to be able to something cute and that I feel good.
@Niki, that cobbler sounds delish!!
What are the calories in something like that? Do you just use regular oats like Quakers?
@mnwallkingqueen, car troubles suck!! I hope it gets straightened out for you. I have also learned that if I don’t drink my water my weight shows it. Good for you accepting the roller coaster ride.
@melifornia and @skinnyjeanz, thanks for sharing your history with food. I think we all have some story that makes us different from naturally thin people. I think part of my problem was my mom who has always been weight obsessed and on a diet.
Well, I would love to do more personals but the clock is ticking and I got to go to work. My boss is doing my yearly review. Ohhhhhh joy!!
Motto: Fit for 50!
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TGIF!!! I've got one more meeting and after that I'm out of here. I just want to sleep. The body is aching now so the cold may be turning into the flu. I took some Mucinex DM, but think some Advil is needed too for the aches and pains. I've been filling up on hot tea and water too. Just a few more hours to push through. I can do it!!0
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@teresa_3266 - They might be high for many people, but was what I needed to bring my calories up and to keep my BG stable through the night. I also slept the best last night than I have for weeks.
The nutrition counts turned out to be: 158 cals, 36g carbs, 4g protein, 2g fat, 5g fiber, 4g sodium and 16g sugar.
The oats I use are Quaker Old Fashioned. I know it was 2 servings of fruit and 1/2 serving of starchy carb ... but oats are a favorite of mine and I had not had fruit yet. I could have cut everything in half and still been satisfied ... or just eaten half of it, but it was so yummy I gobbled it all up. ... 0 -
Hi everyone,
@L2T I love the quote: "Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did." That is something I for sure need to do again and again and again. I am forever having to correct and get back at it.
@Melifornia Melissa, so glad you are feeling better. The “blahs” just make everything hard.
@Susan I hope you can get some much needed rest later to get over that bug. I suspect you have just been way too busy with the move etc and are worn out a bit. Take care of yourself.
@nanners I agree with those who suggested more morning protein. I know for sure if I don’t have any early I will be hungry much of the day. It just takes longer to digest, thus keeps us satisfied longer.
@bapcarrier Barb, good luck with the biopsy on Monday. It is easy to see how that would drive you to eat a bit more with all the anxiety.
@MKknits I am sorry to hear your little one is having so much trouble with the flu. Seizures can really be frightening; My son in law has epilepsy, so sort of understand the fears and concerns. Certainly, don’t concern yourself with not being able to post much.
@Mnwalkingqueen Holly, what a great picture of you and your “rather tall” son! My own son was so very proud when he was taller than me. He is a good looking young man. I am sure he makes you proud.
@Kah68 I laughed about your “unposted” post. I have no idea how often I have done that, or lost my post. I can’t even count them. Glad you were able to recover.
@Teresa Sounds like you are finally feeling more like yourself again. Good to hear you are recovering.
AFM: Belated Thurday truth: I really blew the calories yesterday! I am not sure what happened other than “life”. Nothing catastrophic, but it sure derailed me. I lot of the chatter about food attitudes from the past sure resonate with me. We so easily fall back into those old patterns don’t we? Niki had a quote on FB this AM about adjusting the sails in the wind and I so understand that. (For one thing we used to sail a lot) I am forever getting off course and having to correct. One thing I think I am learning though is when I go so far astray on the calories I actually don’t feel as good physically. Yesterday was sort of salty and rich and I just felt like I ate lead or something. Need I say we ate out?? It is soooo very much better to eat at home! I had a Reuben and French fries for Pete’s sake; how silly of me! The first couple bites tasted good. Good news though is I actually could not finish the dumb sandwich…that must be some sort of progress.
Happy Friday everyone and make it a good healthy weekend.
Hello Ellen, Kai and Edna.
January Challenge:
Calories under goal: 13 /31
Cardio Exercise: 0 /31
Core fitness DVD 1 /31
De-clutter 15 minutes/365 14/31
Word for 2015 “TENACITY”
Thanks every one of you for being here.
Barbara
Mountmary84
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Bump. Hope i can find this in my phone again!0
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Good morning! I would like to join your group! I certainly could use the motivation!!! I have waaaaay more than 100 pounds to use so I would love/enjoy sharing your stories and posts! Thank you in advance for any help! I hope you have a great day!
PS I could use some help....weekends are always tough for me but this weekend includes a wedding!!! H-E-L-P!!!!!0 -
@geminirl Yup, weekends are hard. Just try to keep your eye on the ball and remember what you are eating. Have some wedding cake, but only a little and try to keep the other things you eat healthy. "life" will always be there, so we all must learn to deal with the occasions like that. Enjoy yourself but try not to eat or drink too much. The important thing is if you get off track to get right back on the next day, next meal and DON'T GIVE UP on yourself.
Welcome to the group.
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@Susan….LOL…I’m so happy that Jacob hasn’t hit the “girls” stage yet. He’s just not interested and I’m okay with that.
@nanersp61…We’ve all had those “hungry all the time” days. What I find is that if I don’t have enough protein at the beginning of the day, it’s downhill from there.
@Laurie…glad the time off helped you.
@Karen…I needed to read that story today (about being afraid). I’m now going to do some thinking on that. How much of my life (or lack of living) has been out of fear? Although I know that much of my weight problem stems from the fact that I played sports year round and worked on the farm year round. I just never quit eating like I did. Meat, potatoes and gravy and fried foods etc were fine to eat when I burned so many calories for working, playing, and just being young; but when you stop the activity and not the food, it catches up with you fast. Case in point…I didn’t gain the Freshmen 15 as I was in college basketball my Freshmen year….but I stopped my Sophomore year and that’s what it all started.
AFM…Basketball season is going to be a long one for me. Jacob’s team is going to be trying. His middle school allows for anyone who wants to participate in a sport, gets to and I agree with that whole heartedly. First and foremost at this age, it should be about exercise, fun and learning skills. Jacob apparently was on the edge of being on the B team but ultimately went on the C team. He had his first game and the very first play most of the team drove toward the wrong basket. GRRR. He has two mentally challenged boys on his team and two that don’t feel that they should have to run in the sport. Many times they would just be getting to the action when possession changed and they had to head the other direction. His coach even said during the huddle “Jacob can’t guard two people so you have to get down and guard your person.” My sister and I talked and she said maybe it will give him the motivation to practice off season so he can be on a stronger team next year. And I’ve decided that I will spend this season working on my patience.
Friday Fitness: I’ve decided to quit scheduling my rest days and just assume that my calendar/life will get in the way of a couple of these days.
Saturday – Lift
Sunday – Cardio
Monday – Water Aerobics
Tuesday – Lift
Wednesday – Cardio
Thursday – Lift
Friday – Cardio
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Hello there! I've been on and off MFP for the last couple of years but have not been successful, the opposite, in fact. I feel like I've really hit rock bottom and now is the time for me to get myself in order. I have 110lbs to lose. Can't quite believe that over the last 7 years, I've gained that much weight. I'm now ready to get healthy. No more " I'll start tomorrow" for me. Thanks in advance for help and support!0
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@melifornia THANK YOU so much for the advice. I checked it out and changed my calorie limit up a bit over 1600. Maybe having less pressure will help me stay within my count. Thank you once again.0
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@slimbluehen - You're welcome! I hope it removes that hurdle for you.
@skinnyjeanzbound - You're right, at the root of that is the fear of being hungry. I've only known genuine hunger a couple of times in my life, and then only briefly, but for a lot of my teen years, we were right on the brink. My brothers weren't aware of that because I was the one managing the food budget and making the meals, and I've noticed that they have very different relationships to food than I do. Thanks for that insight; I'm going to write it down as something to talk with my therapist about next time and continue working through.
I'd do more personals, but I'm beat! Did laundry and ran errands this morning, then subbed for middle school PE this afternoon (I was on my feet for 4 hours solid), then had to interview a source right when I got home. Need to go back out and get some groceries for Sissy Night (chili, cornbread, cinnamon rolls), then I can sit down again.
MFP Goals January 18-24
Diet Goals
* No fast food 3/7 days - 1/7
* Track food 7/7 days - 6/7
Exercise Goals
* 30 mins of cardio (preferably elliptical) 3/7 days - 2/7
* Yoga daily as part of Miracle Morning routine - 6/7
* Talk to trainer at rec center about strength training -
Health Goals
* Take meds daily - 5/7
* Refill pill box when needed -
Cleaning Goals
* Declutter kitchen cabinet under sink - DONE
* Declutter kitchen cabinets over sink -
* Take last tote of kids clothes to BigBro's house -
* Follow daily cleaning schedule - 3/7
Personal Goals
* Complete Miracle Morning routine daily - 6/7
* Move wake up time back to 6AM daily - 2/7
* Tweak night time routine to better set up for mornings - getting there...
* In bed, lights out by 10:30 PM at least 4/7 days - x/7 (so close on Monday & Wednesday! lights out by 11PM!)
Work Goals
* Submit at least 4/8 magazine articles for review - 1/8
* File 5/5 newspaper articles - 4/5 (this will end up being 4 b/c the subject of the 5th is unavailable until next week)
* Invoice newspaper - DONE
* Invoice magazines -
* Resolve issue with client's shopping cart -
* Follow up on PR pitches sent last week -
* Coordinate with outlet #1 and PR client for coverage - DONE
* Sub at middle school Friday afternoon - DONE
January All-In
* Login to MFP daily - 23/31
* At/Under calorie limit 20/31 - 4/31
* Workout (besides yoga) 12/31 - 9/31
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Thanks Niki! I often come home from work after closing the store at 8pm starving and needing something to eat. For instance tonight I will go home with my calories for the day barely past 1100. I know that I will need to eat a little something. I'm going to look into the fruit and oat idea. It sounds wonderful!! 0
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I am just getting started . I have about 150 pounds to lose. I am having health problems . I have tried so often to get the weight off .0
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JustineElizabeth wrote: »Hello there! I've been on and off MFP for the last couple of years but have not been successful, the opposite, in fact. I feel like I've really hit rock bottom and now is the time for me to get myself in order. I have 110lbs to lose. Can't quite believe that over the last 7 years, I've gained that much weight. I'm now ready to get healthy. No more " I'll start tomorrow" for me. Thanks in advance for help and support!
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Hello. Just want you to know you can do it. Just make it a day to day. Your not a failure..success is in you. Stay encourage..my mind set for 2015 is....Close the Gap 2015.0
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@Teresa - I hope it works for you, I am a porridge lover, having been brought up on all different types of porridges. My mom alway smade them on milk, but now I usually make mine on water.
You know, you might like to try one of the porridges I make for breakfast almost every single day ... this mornings was 242 calories with 33 grams of carb, 12 of protein, 8 of fat, and 6 of fiber ... it was 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 cup water, 1 xlarge omega-3 egg, and 1/2 cup of cranberries. On Monday I had my porridge without the egg, but used 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts and an ounce of pomegranite seeds ... that was only 198 calories, 21 of carb, 7 of protein, 12 of fat and 4 of fiber. But I have to admit, I love the frozen strawberries or blueberries the best. The frozen concord grapes are a special treat because I want to make the frozen bag last until next harvest season.
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@geminirl - that photo you have as your profile pix is one of my favorites. Stop, Stop, I'm gonna pee! ... so true, so true.
AFM ... the doctors appointment this afternoon went very well. He is pleased with my weight loss (only 4 pounds but that's great as I've been in maintenance mode) and he said I don't have to come back for 4 months this time. The Bronchitis I had earlier this month is not trashing my lungs ... no rattles, rasps, wheezes in the doc's ears. I'm good to go at the gym and will start on Monday ... as I have made it a policy to only workout during the workweek (pun intended, hope you got it.)
So, to celebrate, I had a small DiBella's tunafish submarine on multigrain roll with loads of vegetables and brought home an oatmeal/raisen cookie for my bedtime snack ... with milk.
Then I changed my MFP goals to give me a cut again, no more maintenance, and put in the exercise goals I have .... I feel energized by this.
My fitness goals for the weekend are to go grocery shopping so I can make the dishes I want to cook up this weekend ...a version of my mom's cabbageand white bean soup; a platter of roasted winter vegetables with Polenta; Ratatouille. And I am going to bake a cake to share with my sister and sister-in-law when we have lunch together on Tuesday. This cake uses a box of angel food cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple ... and that's it. It will be a sort-of birthday cake because my brother's would have been on this Monday, and my SIL has one in a week.
Gosh ... can you all tell I'm hyped up and raring to go? It must have been the tunafish!
Follow-Through, Niki
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@Niki Go get 'em girl. I am sure it was the tuna!
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My goodness it was a busy day on this thread! So many newlings who I can't wait to get to know. Welcome to you all!
I had a fairly productive day at work. We had the morning to work on our own since it's the end of term. My AP colleague and I did an item analysis of our final exam, then planned for the entire upcoming quarter. It feels good to have that all planned out.
Went out to lunch with some of the other teachers (we NEVER get to go out to lunch unless it's an institute day). Was in the mood for a burger, so I got one, but skipped the sweet potato fries. I knew the burger would be filling enough all on its own, so I got cole slaw as my side since it's much easier for me to pass up. I don't care much for regular fries, but sweet potato fries are one of my favorites. I knew I would eat them all needlessly, so better not to tempt fate.
Went out for drinks with friends after work, then came home for dinner. Guess what my DH made--burgers! LOL I ate a patty sans bread and just a few french fries b/c they were there.
Even with some good-ish choices, it looks like I'm over for today. That's my second of 3 allowed overage days, but I'm okay with that since there's only one week left in the month. I can still make my goal.
Speaking of goals, I only have 25 journal conference write-ups for the weekend. I won't get my grade-free weekend, but that's still not bad at all. My plan is to go to the gym tomorrow to run my 8k for this month, then hit starbucks to finish the grading. Sunday I have my niece's 3rd b-day party at my sister's house, so that will be a fun day.
January Challenge:
Under calorie goal: 21/23 days (goal is 28/31 days)
All-in: run 2 days/week: week 1 = 2/2, week 2 = 3/2, week 3 = 2/2, week 3 = x/2
8k at end of month (not sure what day) in 56 minutes (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47)
Grading Goals:
1. 41/66 journal conferences
Exercise Goals: (week 3)
Sun--walk gunner DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Tues--rest day (meeting)
Wed--walk gunner NOT DONE + gym DONE
Thurs-- walk gunner DONE
Fri--rest day
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@kah68 Thank you for the welcome. you'll hear more about the Zebster as he's my regular walking buddy.
@NK1112 I'm envious of your access to Concord grapes. They're so delicious if you can find them.
@mnwalkingqueen I'm sorry you're dealing with car problems. They can really add stress to your life.
@susan2396 I hope you feel better soon.
@skinnyjeanzbound You did well managing your choices and I like that you've got solid goals that you adhere to. I've been finding goals helpful as well, but I'm not as organized as you. I need to write them down.
My exercise for the weekend will consist of a walk or hike with Zeb. I can't walk at the pace I prefer, but I'll get some hill climbing in. That should finish out my week with all goals met.
I had planned to go to flyball practice to see friends tonight, but I'm just too wiped out from the week. I've been feeling a bit run down these past few days.
I use my phone to access MFP and I'm finding it hard to scroll back and forth to read and reply in the format I see many of you using. I hope to find an easier way to manage it.0 -
Made my goals today, and got to take a real walk in the sunshine.
I'm going to have to cut myself some slack tomorrow. We need to go to Costco to get new tires and I have a long grocery list. I don't hoard food but I keep a very well-stocked pantry so I don't have to go to the one grocery store in town very often except for milk and produce. Costco is about an hour away so that means eating out. I am very excited because we get to meet my BFF for lunch. We raised our kids together, but now she lives more than an hour away, and we rarely get to see each other.
I am really enjoying all of your reports on your successes and struggles. Its great to have so many new people to share ideas with.
I have been thinking about my own relationship with food. I know that part of it is grounded in the fact that food was always a big part of family and social events. I grew up on a farm where we ate what we grew. I have had to learn to pay the price to buy produce. My daddy wanted dessert for dinner every day so I have a real sweet tooth. I also love to cook, and my best recipes are desserts and breads. I think that making good food for my family is part of my love language. I also like to eat. I don't binge eat, or eat to over-full, but I am grazing and looking for tasty things to eat all the time. I am learning to work with these things. I can't make anything forbidden. It would never last and then I would feel like a failure.
We can do this. Have a great weekend.
Onward and downward. Kaye
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@grandmakaye44 - Isn't the sunshine a nice break for January? It's supposed to be a stunner here in East Central Kansas today. Trying to find some time in my day to get outside! It's funny that you mentioned food being your love language - I just started reading that book yesterday. I've thought for a while that preparing food for others is part of my love language. I suspect it falls under the "Acts of Service" language, but I haven't read that far yet.
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Saturday Sickness instead of Success
I have come down with a horrible cold. Fever, runny nose, sore throat etc.. Taking the day off of work and the gym. Staying home to binge watch the last season of Breaking Bad.
I want to eat. That is how my mother cared for us as children. I know where this comes from. I want all my comfort foods.
Today I did have my food planned and will have to change it up a bit. I am determined to stay within my calorie range. I have everything here to be successful.
Thanks for all your sincere sharing and caring.
Love to all,
Lori
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Saturday Sickness instead of Success
I have come down with a horrible cold. Fever, runny nose, sore throat etc.. Taking the day off of work and the gym. Staying home to binge watch the last season of Breaking Bad.
I want to eat. That is how my mother cared for us as children. I know where this comes from. I want all my comfort foods.
Today I did have my food planned and will have to change it up a bit. I am determined to stay within my calorie range. I have everything here to be successful.
Thanks for all your sincere sharing and caring.
Love to all,
Lori
Living life gratifiedSaturday Sickness instead of Success
I have come down with a horrible cold. Fever, runny nose, sore throat etc.. Taking the day off of work and the gym. Staying home to binge watch the last season of Breaking Bad.
I want to eat. That is how my mother cared for us as children. I know where this comes from. I want all my comfort foods.
Today I did have my food planned and will have to change it up a bit. I am determined to stay within my calorie range. I have everything here to be successful.
Thanks for all your sincere sharing and caring.
Love to all,
Lori
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