Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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@texasmom2013 your pics look great! I'm jealous, I'm stuck in snow right now! I want to go snowshoeing but its so cold after the storms I don't want to go outside.
AFM - stuck in yet another weekend snow storm. Shoveled the driveway this morning when it stopped for a few hours so my mom could get back in from church ok. The snow has picked up again now and coming down pretty hard. School was already called off for tomorrow. Second Monday off in a row, and the week before we had Tuesday and Wednesday off. I've been pretty lazy today. I did some stuff earlier but then just hung out watching tv movies and I ended up sleeping on the couch for half the afternoon. Doubt I will get to the gym tomorrow, but I will at least be out there shoveling I'm sure.
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@texasmom As another person stuck in winter those pics look great! As Lori said "green places". At least we didn't get snow like you did @reilly31. Merely, freezing drizzle at our house. Bleh.
Darned near blew my calories today, but came up with a light supper that kept me within the 100 calorie margin of error. Whew! I suspect DH will be grazing later though, so I will have to be careful, drink lots of water now etc.
@Hansea I love your son's comment! How cute. I think we should all adopt that attitude to "finish this baby".0 -
Happy Sunday everyone!! Pretty decent day at work but not as good as it could have been. A customer who we did a design house call for finally came in a month after their presentation ready to drop $12,000 on new furniture. But they didn’t qualify for as much credit as they wanted and had to go back home and think about what they wanted to do. They have the money, they just need to give it to me! I’m hopeful it will happen tomorrow or they lose their free delivery offer.
Calories were way up today. I was hungry after church and knew we would be busy so I stopped at Burger King and got some lunch. Which of course blew my plan since hubby picked up Subway for dinner. Can we say sodium overload??? Part of me wants to run in and get on the treadmill and the other part wants to go to sleep. At least I was down this morning when I weighed.
@texasmom2013, the pics are lovely!! I’m so needing to get out in the sunshine and do some walking!!
@erielly311, when I want to gripe about the weather and being cold, I will think of you. I hope you thaw out soon!!
To all the newlings, welcome!! Post often so we can get to know you.
Sunday Share: My name is Teresa and I live in Georgia. Go Dawgs!! As you might have guessed from above, I sell furniture. I’ve been a sales manager for over 3 years now and most days I love my job! I’ve been struggling with my weight most of my life and I’m very determined (in spite of Burger King
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February Challenge:
Not within a 100 calories: 3/28
Fitbit miles: 20.75/75.0
Motto: Fit for 50!!
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Wow, I miss logging in for one day and the thread explodes! Hi everybody!
I'm about to go put my son to bed, but I just had to drop in and say...
217.6, OH, YEAH! SUCK IT, BABY WEIGHT!!! HA!!!!
That's 32.4 pounds gone forever, from a high of 250. Next goal is One-derland! I'm ready to see that number on the scale start with a 1.
Anniversary is in July, and I want to wear my wedding dress; I've got 27 pounds to go to wedding weight, but honestly as long as I break 200 I'll be happy. 0 -
@texasmon2013 looks like a great place to walk! Great Pictures.
@navallez you are right to plan to go slower. You need to retrain your mind and body. They say 1 to 2 lbs a week is the way to lose and keep it off. You need to think of this not as a diet but as a lifestyle change. I found that the first few weeks I mostly worked on changing my eating habits, with light exercise. Then I added in more exercise as I began to lose. I've lost 31 lbs over the last 3 months, which included Thanksgiving, Christmas, a cruise and company for several weeks.
@kenea993 keep up the good work.
@erynleigh this is a great thread, come back often for encouragement and ideas.
@mckelkel great goals!
@tra12378 sometimes nothing will take the place of sweets...can you just do like one a day? I find Weight Watchers or Healthy Choice Ice Cream Fudge bars are great. (100 calories per bar) I also get a bag of Dove chocolate and try to eat just one a day. I have to be really careful though because once I start it's hard not to eat more than one. Good luck!
@mountmary84 I am in you boat tonight. I have no idea how many calories to log for my dinner (like your food tasting). I finally just did a quick tools and put in 1000. Since my daily goal is 1200 you can see where I stand today. Yikes! Even the 1000 may not be high enough, I went to a pot luck, I took very small portions, but I ate peanuts before hand as dinner was late and I was hungry. When I get that hungry I lose all will power! I try not to let that happen too often.
Well out of time, welcome to all the new people and great job to all the regulars on this week's tracking and exercise.
Barb
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Im interested in joining the group. I'm in desperate need of motivation & support. Been reading through some messages, I need change.0
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Hi I'm Debbie, I have 100+ lbs to loose. Looking for friends and support. As it's Sunday... Had great week last week, joined a gym and started eating better. On work side I just got a big award at our yearly awards celebration last night so I'm on could 9 as its my first one in 5 yrs working there.
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@mountmary - That's so neat that your son and his fiancee are including you in the wedding plans. But I second Niki, only wear beige if it looks good on you.
@ereilly - I'm so impressed that you're doing kickboxing! It looks like fun, but I don't have a place to try it out here.
@NK1112 - Glad you're feeling better, and got a good night's sleep. That's such a gamechanger.
@skinnyjeanzbound - Billy Idol! Very cool!
@maram29 - I've been checking out your food diary and am so very impressed! Tasty meals, great snacks, and well within your calories. I do have a question about breakfast - are you putting the scrambled egg whites in the oatmeal, or eating them separately? I've seen some recipes that call for putting eggs in oatmeal and...eh, not for me.
@hansea47 - So cool that you got the whole family out for a 5K!
@texasmom2013 - Gorgeous! What an inspirational walking route!
Welcome @erynleigh (is that really how your name is spelled, Eryn?), @mckelkel, @tra12378, @kapansm, and @dhill_84! (Hope I didn't miss anyone.)
AFM, I spent most of the day outside! It was another stunner here in Kansas - sunny and 70. After church, I came home to find LilBro and his kids and my Mom playing in my yard, waiting for me to get home so we could go to Sonic for lunch - and to play on the playground. Not great lunch choices, but I did climb around on the playground with my niece & nephew for a while. When I got home (again), BigSIL called to say they were all headed to the county fishing lake for the afternoon. I hemmed and hawed about getting some writing done, but was on the road within 30 minutes. Spent about 3 hours hiking around with the kids. I only counted about 30 minutes in MFP, though, because there was a lot of stopping and starting. Alas, I was so hungry on the way home, I went through McD's. So not great food choices today, but lots of outside time. I even got a bit of color! And I'm exhausted from all that fresh air, so I'm heading to bed early. Big week with lots of deadlines, and I want to start it out right.
Oh! So I've been wanting to start doing food prep, right? I wrote about that during my visualization time this morning, picturing myself overcoming the obstacles preventing me from doing it and visualizing how I'll feel when I do. So I come home from church and find that LilBro brought me a week's worth of healthy lunches, all prepped and ready to go! He did his own yesterday and had too much (he's still adjusting to cooking for one adult post-divorce), so he brought me the rest!
Sunday Share: My name is Melissa, and in case it wasn't clear from the above, I spend a lot of time with my family. I have two brothers - BigBro is married to BigSIL and they have 10 children ages 8 months - almost 16 years; LilBro is recently divorced and has 2 children, ages 8 and 5 1/2. I'm currently single, no children. My parents and brothers and their families live within a 20-minute radius, and I get to have all the children except the baby every Saturday evening (aka Sissy Night). 0 -
Forgot to post my goals update:
MFP Goals February 8-14
Diet Goals
* No fast food 4/7 - x/7
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Exercise Goals
* Yoga every morning - 1/7
* Cardio x 3 - x/3
* Strength training x 1 - x/1
Health Goals
* Take meds daily - 1/7
* Refill meds when needed -
* Call optometrist about contacts Rx -
Personal Goals
* Miracle Morning daily - 1/7
* Plan and prep for niece Laurel's birthday (2/14) -
* Send one positive/inspirational/gratitude letter or email -
* Declutter spare room -
Work Goals
* File 8 magazine articles - x/8
* File 2 newspaper articles (Saturday) - x/2
* Invoice magazines -
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* Spend 30 minutes 3x working on client website - x/3
* Send 5 LOIs - x/5
February All-In Goals
* Login to MFP daily - 8/28
* Track food daily - 8/28
* Cardio workout x 12 - 3/12
* Strength workout x 4 - 1/4
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Hi guys!
@melissa--that's great that your brother helped you out with food prep! Sounds like a fun day with the family.
@mary--congrats on meeting your first goal of losing the baby weight!!
@txmom--great pics!! Ditto what others said about being grateful for some greenery.
@kelley--I chuckled at your "chilly walk" comment--was it below 60?
Just kidding--we actually reached about 40 yesterday and it felt like a heat wave.
@erin--the PT thinks I strained my rotator cuff. I think I did it lifting a very heavy bag of student journals, but I'm not sure. It could have also been from lifting weights. The reason I suspect the bag is b/c I woke up one morning in pain, and it was the day after I had lugged those journals back and forth from school. Sorry about the additional snow.
Welcome to all of the newlings!! You are all welcome and you've joined by simply posting.
Saturday Success:
I missed posting yesterday, so here's my success. I thought I was over calories for the week when I finished logging yesterday's food this morning. Then I remembered that we did some additional walking back and forth from the concert venue, and I was on my feet (sometimes just standing, sometimes dancing) for about 4 hours straight at the show. It wasn't wild, sweat-inducing dancing, so I just logged it as 2 hours of standing, but with the added calorie burn, I was under for the week.
I almost made my All-in goal--missed completing 3 days of balance exercises, but will be doing them tonight.
Sunday Share:
I'm karen, 45 y/o from Chicago. I'm married with one fur-kid. I have a 3 y/o niece with whom I got to visit today. My whole family spent the afternoon at my older sister's apt celebrating my mother's b-day. My niece loves to dance, so after dinner we had a dance party in the living room. For some reason, I'm the auntie who gets to do all of the physical stuff like dance, swing her around, and flip her upside-down. It's fun, but tiring.
I had quite a busy weekend and got zero grading done. Tomorrow, I'm released from my classes to have an all-day bargaining session. Oh joy. Both sides will be presenting our financial proposals. I'm going to try really, really hard not to take it personally when they offer the teachers much less than we deserve b/c I assume they will. We made a big sacrifice on the last contract--2% raises which isn't really a raise b/c it barely covers cost-of-living increases. However, it put our school district in a much better financial situation, plus allowed us to reduce fees for the parents. Now, we feel it's time we reaped the benefits of that sacrifice. We'll see if the BOE and district administrators feel the same way.
I put the gym as a goal tomorrow, but I'm doubtful it will happen b/c I need to finish grading those journals by Wed. However, I may really NEED the gym after sitting in a room for 9 hours.
February Challenge:
Under weekly calorie goal: 1/4 weeks
All-in strength challenge=balance exercises 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 2 x/week:
Week 1: 2/3 balance; PT completed; 2/2 runs
Week 2: 1/3 balance; PT; x/2 runs
Week 3: x/3 balance; PT; x/2 runs
Week 4: x/3 balance; PT; x/2 runs
8k at end of month (not sure what day) in 55 minutes (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47,1/25 = 55:41)
Grading Goals:
1. 10/60 JRP journals
2. x/12 poem analyses
Exercise Goals: (week 2)
Sun--rest day (or dance party )
Mon--gym (?)
Tues--PT
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs-- PT
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym
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@texasmom2013 - Nice pics and nice trail!
@ereilly - When my workout buddy or I have to cancel on meeting at the gym due to weather, we always say we'll be getting our exercise done 'shovelin-style'!
@mountmary84 - I think I'm adding a second mantra. My son's voice saying "finish this baby" is really stuck in my head!
@Teresa - I did the too much sodium thing on Saturday. I hate waking up with sausage fingers! Lots of water and did not eat out on Sunday, so it's already tons better.
@marypoppins - Woo hoo! Way to go on the loss!
@kapansm and @dhill_84 - Welcome! I've been on the thread for just over a year, and it's keeping me plugging along. Sloooowly but surely.
@melifornia - Sounds like such a fun, outdoorsy weekend for you! So awesome that your little brother brought you all those lunches. You are sure to succeed with so much support from your family.
@skinny - Congrats on meeting your calorie goal this week! And good luck at your bargaining meeting. We went several years with just the 2% cost-of-living increase where I work, and it can be rough.
AFM- I finally met my calorie goal yesterday. And I am down 0.6 lbs this morning. Still about 19 lbs to go until I'm back to last summer's weight. I'm adding a second mantra. (See note to mountmary above.)
Have a great week, everyone!
February:
Calorie Goal- 1/8
Exercise Goal- 3/12
Lift Goal:
Leg Press-180/200
Squats-180/200
Abs- 150/165
Back- 150/165
Triceps- 80/90
Biceps- 80/90
2015 Mantra: You Know Better! ~and~ Finish This Baby!
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Monday check in
Not doing well.
Son picked up for 3rd DUI during the night last night. He lives with us and I had no idea he was drinking again. He has been through rehab 4 times. After I picked him up at the police station the first words out of his mouth were "take me to the hospital, I am suicidal". This is his 4th time in for a 72 hour hold in the last 8 years. I am so glad he had it in him to tell me. So that was the next few hours. Got home just in time to leave for the gym. Took out the frustration on the bike in spin class.
New counselor today at 11, hoping for the best.
All the talk about the great weather has me longing for spring. For now I have things to take care of.
Love to all,
Lori
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@cblue Oh Lori. WOW! You do have your hands full just now. Hang in there my friend. Hope it goes well with the counselor today.
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@cblue315 - BIG HUGS FOR YOU! And well done taking out your frustration & stress through exercise. Be sure you count that as a win; you need it.0
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Thanks everyone! I figured y'all could use it! That place is called Briarwood Park in DeSoto, Texas. I was going to take some pics of the ducks and the pond, but there were a ton of people over there taking pics for a quincinera. Lots of people go there to take prom pictures and wedding photos. I'm glad y'all enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed sharing them! I missed a few days so I've gotta go back and read the rest of the post-splosion!! 0
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Lori, you are a strong woman! Hope all goes well with the counselor today.
I have been absent for awhile, just trying to keep my head above water; too much work, too much everything, esp. car repairs and house repairs. I have't kept up with the posts and don't expect I'll be going back to catch up, but hope to do better going forward.
I seem to be living in rain central and should be grateful for it, but I would have liked to see a bit more snow, just because its beautiful - even tho' a pain in the *kitten* for those of us who have to travel.
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Hey guys! I'm going to join you guys. Seriously losing stream and could use some support!.Hi, my name is Tracy and I'm new to the community boards. I am open to any tips or pointers and needs mfp friends to help keep me accountable and in check. My motivation and energy seem to have disappeared lately...Hi everyone, 45 yrs. married, mother of 4. I have the strength to start and maintain this jurney I just need to keep motivated, I find that is my weakest link. I get bored, so here I am looking for motivational buddies.Im interested in joining the group. I'm in desperate need of motivation & support. Been reading through some messages, I need change.Hi I'm Debbie, Looking for friends and support.
This week I'm working on getting into habit of going to gym and getting my water in
Welcome Newlings/Newbies. My name is Niki and I have been a member of this thread since last October 1. What I really like about it is that it gives me a sense of community with people who have or are going through similiar challenges with living at a healthy weight.
No one can make us accountable but ourselves, through the habits we develop about it. That's where the 'challenges' we set for ourselves on here and report on help us to be accountable. Our 'leader', @RobinsEgg who started this thread about 4 years ago is away taking care of other pressing matters right now; she wrote back in December about an article that talked about how long it takes to actually intigrate a new habit into our daily routines so that we internalize it and don't have to think about doing it .... and it takes a long while ... much longer than the 3-weeks we've heard about, even much longer than the 66-days that work so well for so many ... but more like 6 months!.. This is not said to discourage you. It is said in a tone of 'real-life' ... and that's exactly why it takes so long to get with a new routine ... life gets in the way of our commitments ... so we just need to keep plugging along through the easy and the hard times as best we can. When we fall off, then just brush ourselves off and get back in the saddle again!
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I'm excited to be here. I'm hoping to make being healthy a habit. Today my fiance and I are going to do our Valentine's day since its the only day we both have off. Lunch and a movie. treats that we both really enjoy didn't do so well yesterday on food choices but I'm going to pick myself up and dust off and keep going. I have pilates and Zumba tonight so that well help balance out yesterday. 0
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I have been tracking food and exercise for awhile and now looking to find a community. I am too in the lose 100+ club. So for Monday: My struggle is not eating late at night. Other struggle is to get up and do exercise committed too the night before. I did get yoga done today but at 11am.0
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So much activity here. I haven't visited in a while but will try to catch up.
I'm down 19lbs. Taking it one day at a time and focusing on my goals.
This week I plan to exercise Mon-Fri and increase my protein.
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@cblue- prayers coming your way on the marriage situation. I hope the counselor appointment helps you today. I am glad you’re choosing not to be bitter. I have a hard time with not being bitter but I recently started looking at my part in the crappy relationships I have been in. My biggest discovery was that I choose to ignore the red flags I know what they are I see them but I choose to look the other way or make excuses. Not anymore. Hugs for you in all you have going on with your self, son and hubby.
@New People – welcome to the group
@Teresa- great NSV with the pants
@Karen- that strain sounds bad being I am not a health care professional. What is the suggested treatment to help ease the pain? Billy Idol what a blast from the past
@Colleen40- woohooo on the 11,000 steps
AFM- Weekend was boring with grocery shopping and homework. The weatherman said it was going to be in the 30’s but it sure didn’t feel like it. I am wishing more and more to leave MN for good. I think that if the rest of my immediate family moves like they have been talking about I will probably move than also. My parents live here and I stayed for so long because my boy is the only grand kid but he is an adult now so he can visit them on his own if needed. My family isn’t close at all but it is nice to know they are car ride away. My eating was crap all weekend. I am not so sure that I am actually ready sometimes for this life style change being I still eat all the same junk just not as much of it. I try to stay positive but I am not sure I am ready to give up the foods I love to eat but I know if I don’t I will probably never lose any weight. I am having a hard time remembering to do my modified pushups at home which is the Feb all in goal for me. I have a literature test tonight with matching 20 short stories with the author to bad for me I suck at memorization. I am thinking positive though.
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@kah68 - bummer about the car, hope it is ready Tuesday as promised. Congrates on the 1.2# loss.
@Teresa_3266 - size 16 pants ... my dream goal. Haven't work that size since .. well long time. I've had days like your Sunday ... fast food and trying to make the healthiest choices!
@karenleona - -34C in Alberta is colder than here in Buffalo Region NYS. It's only -9C here today. We are said to expect much deeper cold by the weekend. Keep playing with those grand babies, they will surely keep you warm.
@Skinnyjeanzbound - rotator cuff, I have a series of PT exercises for that part of the body. They do help. Did he/she say could continue with using your shoulders during your weight training? Happy belated birthday greetings to your mom. Good luck on that bargaining session today.
@melifornia - Your Miracle Morning routine has me thinking about starting something like that for a March All-In. I used to do something like that many years ago. Nowadays I just spend so much of my morning on-line ... doing what I'm doing right now! How lucky you are to have many family members nearby. I'm pretty much the only duck in the pond.
@ereilly311 - Yay on your basketball team's city championship win. You shoveled on Sunday, but didn't you just love the hanging out watching tv movies and and a nap!?!
@mountmary84 - Yes, cheek bone hollows ... first time in a long, long while! That's our standard, within 100 calories of our MFP goal ... you did it!
@Morgori - this is going to sound really ignorant ... but I have a suspicion that Autism is on the rise because babies are no longer swaddled during their first few weeks fo life. A baby comes home and is immediately put into cutsie clothes and taken everywhere and anywhere. When they were wrapped tightly in a receiving blanket at kept at home the first 6 weeks, there wasn't as much of it ... or maybe it was just not recognized and reported. God bless all those who have it.
@Kenea993 - Good piece of work, convincing your fiancé and mom to plan on the Color Run and Fun Mudder events with you this year. You all have to train for that! Support!!!
@maram29 - I had a lot of snow on Sunday also. At least you went spinning! I was a computer and couch potato! Yes, like Melissa asked, do you put the eggs into the oatmeal? That's one of my favorite tricks to up the protein and fat of my porridge so it stays with me longer. Don't even know the egg is in there once it's microwaved.
@hansea47 - Sounds like you are getting a lot of support from your family, a.k.a the family 5k this past Saturday. It could become a family tradition! Yes, "Finish this baby"!
@texasmom2013 - really made my soul sing to see green woods and forest streams, my favorite places!
@MaryPoppinsIAint - Yes, the group is growing by leaps and bounds. Just keep logging and dropping in to let us know how you are doing ... it's good to 'fess up'. You are doing so great, bet you beat me to one-derland!
@bapcarrier - glad to see you wrote to the newbies. Your advise to think of this as a lifestyle change is right on! I really like that tip I learned last year ... East when you are hungry, but don't eat until your stomach is empty, stop eating when your stomach is 3/4 full. I use water to help pass time until my stomach is empty enough so that I can fill it again!
@cblue315 - Hope the meeting today with your son went as you hoped. Prayers your way for less stress.
@slimbluehen - Don't be concerned about being able to keep up with the posts ... just pop in and tell us how you are doing when you can. You know what format we generaly use if you'd like to share.
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... welcome @paba40 ... Take it one step at a time. Exercise and food control right off the bat are good together if you can tackle both at once ... if not, go for the food control and add the exercise after you have lost a little bit. My motto is 'one step at a time' about this stuff.I have been tracking food and exercise for awhile and now looking to find a community. So for Monday: My struggle is not eating late at night. Other struggle is to get up and do exercise committed too the night before. I did get yoga done today but at 11am.
@mnwalkingqueen - so sorry you are feeling bumbed-out about everything. There must be just too much on your plate right now, what with work, family, school. It took me a long while to realize that if I brought the 'junk' into the house that I would eat it all up really quickly, then crave more. You know what helped ... a medium-sized saucepan of popcorn popped on the stove in a little canola or grapeseed oil. No butter. Good to see you here.
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Niki0 -
Monday Check-in
Yippie!!! ... I finally made it into the next 10's down. This morning I weighed in at 239. So close to being half-way to my goal.
February Challenge:
calories at goal + or - 100 : 8/8
All-In, PT exercises - 8/8
Gym - 0/3 for the week
Goals for this week: besides the usual ones I have, this week I am going to focus on housework. I need to start first thing in the morning or I won't get at it. That means I have to change my routine. Instead of heading to the computer room with my morning coffee and ending up in there until lunch time, I have to start cleaning and not go into the computer room until after lunch. Maybe that way I can even get to the gym.
Follow-through
Niki0 -
Sorry I've been MIA. I have been so busy with work and then when I get home I am exhausted. I also found out something that is super exciting but was very unexpected and has caused me to raise my calorie goal.... I'M PREGNANT! Definitely was not expecting this to happen now, actually I really was afraid that I would never be able to get pregnant. This was a very wonderful surprise. I haven't seen the dr. yet but I have an appointment on the 23rd and will have my first ultrasound then. I have already started my prenatals. I am pretty sure that I really am pregant, I have 3 positive home tests and TOM has not come around when it was due about 11 days ago. I'm very excited and I plan on working hard to make this a healthy pregnancy. I hope to catch up here soon!
Have a great day!
Rozie0 -
I find myself in a familiar place, overweight and frustrated. A long drawn out therapeutic venting session is about to go down - this is your fair warning.
In 1999 I was fat, broke, depressed, and needed something to change. After speaking with an old friend I decided to finally fulfill my goal to serve our country.
At 24 I walked into the Marine Corps Recruiting office and told the SGT. behind the desk I was ready to serve. Unfortunately, I weighed in at a feathery 265lbs and the cutoff to leave for training was 235lbs. So, I ran around 100 Oaks Mall everyday and ate salad with a side of water for each meal until I knocked of the weight. 3 weeks later I was on my way to Parris Island. I won't bore you with the 13 weeks of training stories, but when graduation came around I weighed in at a fit and trim 142lbs, no that is not a misprint--- I lost 120lbs in 16 weeks because every time I was told to move faster or give more heart, I did.
Over the years life has been good with career, and family (my wife is the Bomb); but a life in a cubicle and diminished motivation have put all the weight back on, and I am ready to shed my fat suit. I cant remember the last time I tied my shoes without sweating and breathing heavy.
So here I go, marching down the road to shedding 100lbs without the aid of screaming drill instructors to quell the voice in my head that says "I guess that is a good workout today".
I'd say wish me luck, but I may just get some recordings of drill instructors yelling to playback during my time in the gym. If you see a highly motivated fat guy talking to himself in the mirror and an bunch of people wondering if the police should be notified.... Don't sweat it, it's me just shedding weight and admiring the 257lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal staring back in the mirror.
Semper Gumby
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Hi everyone,
@Texasmom Boy you got that right. There has been a “post-splosion” here again. It is great to see everyone here and all the new people….just a little hard to keep up!
@Rozie Congratulations! How exciting! A new baby is such a blessing.
@marypoppins Congrats on the great loss! I am sure you will make those anniversary goals. Go for it!
@bapcarrier HI Barb. Good to see you check in.
@melifornia That day outside sounds wonderful! I am sure you got plenty of exercise playing with the kids. I am so ready for a warm day outside…
@skinny I hope the negotiating goes well today Karen. That certainly is stressful. I truly believe that all of you who are teachers give your share and then some. I hope too the shoulder starts to feel better.
@Hansea I too rather like the “I am going to finish this baby” mantra. To have actually heard it must have been really special.
@cblue My heart is with you Lori. If ever you simply need another ear, you know where I am. I am a good listener.
@Niki Great post about accountability. You are doing a fantastic job in Robins absence. You have such a great way with words. You are one special lady.
@mnwalkingqueen Good luck with the test today Holly. I hope some of the other stresses lighten for you as well. You will do this; all of it. Just hang in there. Spring will eventually come to our part of the planet and then things will start looking better.
Welcome all the new people. You have found a very supportive group here. Check in often; it really does help. We look forward to getting to know all of you better.
AFM: I had a nice little loss this AM so was pleased with that. Then I got a haircut and lost even more! Alas, then DH wanted lunch at a favorite place and I fear I over did it a bit. Dinner tonight (turkey breast) will have to only come with veggies as there aren’t many calories left in my allotment again.
February Challenge:
Calories under goal:5/8
Core fitness: 2/4
Word for 2015 “TENACITY”
Thanks every one of you for being here.
Barbara
Mountmary84
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PS I really wasn't serious about wearing beige to the wedding for those of you who thought that was a bit drab.0
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Sorry I've been MIA. I have been so busy with work and then when I get home I am exhausted. I also found out something that is super exciting but was very unexpected and has caused me to raise my calorie goal.... I'M PREGNANT! Definitely was not expecting this to happen now, actually I really was afraid that I would never be able to get pregnant. This was a very wonderful surprise. I haven't seen the dr. yet but I have an appointment on the 23rd and will have my first ultrasound then. I have already started my prenatals. I am pretty sure that I really am pregant, I have 3 positive home tests and TOM has not come around when it was due about 11 days ago. I'm very excited and I plan on working hard to make this a healthy pregnancy. I hope to catch up here soon!
Have a great day!
Rozie
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TGIM! New day, new week, I WANT to be a better me. I'm not certain how all of the communicating works yet, but I've been reading posts like crazy!
Today has been a good day,I made good food choices & I walked a mile.
I am very overweight, I can not believe how I have let myself go. I am 46 y/o, 5ft 6in & I just weighed in @ 339.9#. Fortunately this was not My highest weight. I was a miserable 364# depressed person for quite awhile.
I had lost 100#'s & was feeling really good @ 264#, able to tie my shoes, put socks on, exercise. Slowly, I started to put the weight back on. I continued to let it creep up & up. But NOOOOOO more, I have health issues because of the weight, what is wrong with me!!!!
I committed to drinking more water this week, walking 4 times & paying attention to my food portions. Day 1, successful so far, but I just had dinner & I feel hungry! I'm going to drink water & make today count! Wish me luck!
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Happy Monday everyone! Today is my Friday and I have the next 3 days off!! The weather is supposed to be nice the next two days so I'm going to get out in the sunshine and do something. We have a wonderful botanical gardens here that is great for walking. I'm excited!!
@cblue, so sorry about your son. Lots of the same kind of issues in my family so I know how your heart is aching for your son. I also pray the counselor will be able to help. Hang in there! ((hugs))
@Niki, I agree with the 6-months to form a habit idea. I started this weight loss journey seriously last June and stumbled many times. Especially during the holidays and then recommitted in January and it seems to be going much smoother for me. Let's just hope I can keep it up!!
@paba40, you have found a great community!! It doesn't matter when you do the exercise, you just have to do it. Get into the routine and then adjust it as you need. As for eating late at night, try brushing your teeth or sucking on sugar free mints. Food taste gross with minty breath.
@Renaejae, congrats on losing 19 lbs!! That is awesome! We have the same goals. Last week I did my first Monday thru Friday exercise in a long time and this week I'm going to do it again!!
@mnwalkingqueen, it is so hard to give up those foods we love that are hindering us from reaching our goals. Some people have no problem eating whatever they want as long as it fits in their calories. I envy those people!! What has worked for me is planning my meals and not giving up everything at once. You should work on substitutions that won't make you feel deprived. This is why I'm slightly addicted to Quest bars. So many tasty and healthy choices that make me feel a lot less deprived. I mean the double chocolate bar slightly melted in the microwave is pure Heaven!
@Rozie, congrats on your baby!! I can feel your joy through your post.
@dmb000, hey I sometimes pretend that Jillian Michaels is screaming in my ear when I'm on the elliptical. Whatever works....do it!
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