Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
Replies
-
@Tanya -80feet up a pine tree –oohwhee those needles itch- I love pines but used to trim them in my yards – you MUST wear protective clothes, don’t you…not to mention the other part of the 80 feet of branches! What progress you’ve made –including the pull-ups!
@Tanya – I vote with those who believe you need an MRI scan…
@Angelika – congrats on keeping 46 lbs off and Congrats on your 11 year old! I have gained all my weight back…and I am trying to log again too.
@Skinny – such a good caring friend Karen [Hugs]]
@Mel – a birthday girl party sounds fun – and fried chicken appro. for a spring day! Not too far off really – can you make up for it later in the week?
@Morgori – Tom bet you miss Nascars don’t you?
@tih – well you focused on calories and did a good job, for a cake baker that’s great!
@goinst12 – so sorry you had to put your puppy down, such a loss! They are a true member of the family lots of people don’t understand that….
Oh dear, sorry about your hubby going on full-time O2, and you dealing with your bronchial problems. So much going on! I can see you do need the rest!
Don’t worry about not logging on here and chatting or participating. We love to hear your update, but when even minutes count – get your sleep! Congrats to your niece on the baby – what a shame you had to turn around without seeing her – I’d growl too!
AFM – Tonite I’m taking off from duty at the hospital with my stop-mom. I’m enjoying one of my favorite movies – FAST FIVE (hope that’s right) with Vin Diesel, The Rock, (I have an autographed photo of him, silly me) and other stars…..
Have been good with food …..
0 -
@tlh0407 - those are so cute
@RobinsEgg - a night off is a treat
@GOINSTD12 - I'm so sorry to hear about your husbands health and the loss of your pet.
@brown_eyed_frog - that's a success !
Worked hard at our remodeling project today. It was just me and my husband and we had a great day together. Lots if "free" exercise.
0 -
Robin. While I made my kids cakes always I took two classes a year ago and started selling cakes in September. The Sophie cake is my favorite too. The Minnie Mouse cake was a challenge.0
-
@2ledbetter --what is the project you and your husband are doing? Back in 2004, my husband and I remodeled our kitchen. We did all of the demo, flooring, and painting ourselves, but we had professionals install the new cabinets and counter-tops. We did hang some of the old cabinets in the laundry room ourselves, and they haven't fallen off the walls yet, so I guess we did okay. LOL
@tracy (tlh)--those cakes are incredible-- I agree with robin; you're very talented! I also didn't get to the gym all week due to meetings and then not feeling well. I really miss it and agree it's vital to my mental health as well. Can't wait to get there tomorrow!
@robin--Vin Diesel is one of my favorites!
@tracy (goins)--I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your pet. That's such a tough loss.
Glad your husband got the treatment he needed--hopefully, he's learned his lesson about following doctor's orders.
@browneyed--great job skipping the treats your friends made.
@morgori--love the HDT quote!
@melissa--remember when we were talking about how much weight we would lose living with our nieces/nephews? I think your Hyvee experience contradicts our prediction and explains why all moms and dads aren't toothpicks.
Saturday Success:
I don't have any fitness related successes, but I did get quite a bit of grading done this week. Of course as you can see from my list below, there's always more.
Today wasn't terrible food-wise considering I was out at the fundraiser most of the day. Even with some drinks and bar food, I was under maintenance for the day. However, overall my week was just plain bad. Over on calories more days than not and no exercise. I'm thankful I get this week off to really kick it into high gear. I have 5 opportunities to make it to the gym and though I know I won't make all of them, I plan to get there at least 4 times.
I also can finally do an inventory of what I have in the freezer and cabinets and restock on healthy fare. I've been reading about several of you doing so over the past couple of weeks and was jealous that I just didn't have the time. Now I do, so I will.
Thank you for all of the kind words about my friend. I appreciate the hugs and support. The fundraiser was packed, so I assume it was a great success. They ran 3 different painting classes which all had high attendance. Our session was called "Apples! Apples!" We were supposed to divide our canvas into 4 quadrants of color and then paint an apple in each one. I started with the 4 quadrants, but I chose to put my apples in different spots--I'm a rebel.
If I think of it, I'll post a photo later. It's no masterpiece, but it turned out better than I thought it would.
March Challenge:
At or under calories 5/7 days every week and at or under as a weekly average.
Week 1: At/under calories 4/7 (but one day I was only over by 7 calories) UNDER FOR WK
Week 2: At/under calories 5/7 OVER FOR WK
Week 3: At/under calories 3/7 OVER FOR WK
All-in strength challenge=core work 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 3 x/week:
Week 1: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs (sick most of week though)
Week 2: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs
Week 3: x/3 core; PT DONE; x/3 runs YUCK
Week 4: x/3 core; PT; x/3 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; 2/28=55:15)
Grading Goals:
1. x/64 AP essays
2. x/16 AP analysis activities
3. x/12 America Poem analyses
4. 45/60 Gatsby tests
5. 1/64 Wuthering Heights journals
Exercise Goals: (week 4)
Sun--walk gunner + gym
Mon--walk gunner + gym
Tues--walk gunner
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--PT
Fri--walk gunner + gym
Sat--walk gunner + gym
2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes0 -
-
skinnyjeanzbound wrote: »@melissa--remember when we were talking about how much weight we would lose living with our nieces/nephews? I think your Hyvee experience contradicts our prediction and explains why all moms and dads aren't toothpicks.
LMAO! True!
@tlh0407 - gorgeous cakes! I want to take a class myself soon, since I make at least a dozen birthday cakes every year now. I'm attaching the two I've made so far this year - Anna/Elsa was for 6yo niece Laurel who was born on Valentine's Day and the "flower" cake we had tonight for 3yo niece Eliana's birthday. Not very complicated, but they loved 'em!
0 -
@2ledbetter - whacha remodeling? I'll wager you did a lot of sweat equity today! And probably kept your calories under target too... do you think so? Seems you did the right amount of exercise, LOL.
@Skinny - Karen, the rebel in you in great at art! I like it! Bet you gave everyone Apple Envy. Worth hanging - or auctioning in her honor - maybe you can suggest that!
I hope spring break brings lots of gym time your way. Your mantra will serve you well. i've been using it a bit myself, and it works! I was all or nothing before.
@Brown-eyed - accidently skipped over you earlier! Way good job avoiding the yoghurt treats and other good-smelling pot-stickers you avoided - and nice of them to just bring you healthy jerky back. Good friends who did listen to you and cared about you. How nice.
@tih- tracy - yeah you do show off a practiced hand.. I'd be happy to pay your price. I'm sure hours went into creating that icing that looks so smooth, but wrapping it up against cake and getting it to hold there? That's pretty hard to do, and that pretty icing bow (is that what you called fondant) - wow.
Glad your gym is working for you and your body responds to it. And your body wants to do it. That is the real kicker - when its your body calling your mind to go to the gym, not your guilty conscience
AFM -The FURIOUS FIVE movie was great.
I'm probably the last to hear about it, but they're opening a ride at Universal Studios, Hollywood -Fast and Furious Supercharged 3D Major ride for my Bucket List!0 -
Hey y'all! Laura here...It's been awhile since I posted, so it's nice to see the same folks are still here encouraging everyone and doing well.
Sunday Share...the reason I dropped off the thread is because I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery. I will be starting radiation soon. I had lost 24 pounds before my diagnosis, then for obvious reasons, the weight loss focus was put on hold while I figured out how to deal with this life-changing news. Now that I have a better idea of what I am dealing with, I am ready to get back on track. Am thinking about seeing a nutritionist. Has anyone ever done that?
I hope everyone has a successful week. And please, don't put off getting your mammogram. My cancer was found very early due to my yearly mammo. They can save your life!
Laura0 -
@lleecc Laura, WOW! The best to you with your radiation treatments. Glad they caught the cancer early. It is good to see you back and understandable that you were in shock. I wish you a total speedy recovery.
Barb (mountmary)
0 -
Sunday Share: My name is Tracy. I’ll be 42 in a couple of weeks and I live in Bismarck with my husband of 19 years and two kids – Jacob – 13 and Emma – 8. I work from home in the life insurance business doing quality improvement for the home office employees. Like so many others, I am trying to balance my work, kids, husband, new cake business, church and health and some days I feel pretty good about it all and others I don’t. There are some days that I’m pretty busy but it’s the life I love. I know that I only have a limited number of years to be with my kids and I love getting them to, and watching them participate in the things that bring them joy. I just get tired.
This group has been so encouraging to me and I have learned the hard way that when I have a day that’s just so terrible I’m not going to log it, it becomes longer than a day. So I have vowed that I will log the good, the bad and the ugly. That’s the only true way to see how I’ve been doing.
@Tracy…I hope you get to see your great nephew soon. Such a joy that you need to have right now while you’re dealing with so many things at home. Hope your husband learned his lesson and will listen now.
@Robin…I’ve never seen any of those movies. My sisters love them…I might have to check them out now that we have Netflix.
@ledbetter…Glad you had fun with your project and yes the calories burned are always so nice.
@Karen…sounds like the fundraiser was successful. Not only in cancer treatment so hard on the body, the money is such a worry. The help you all have provided will be so welcomed. I love the apples, you rebel you!
@Mel…so cute! I’ve never worked with the edible images yet. I really love the pastel M&M cake..very springy!
@Laura…glad to see you but sorry to hear about the breast cancer. Hope the radiation gets it all for you.
AFM…I slept in today. I told my son and my mom and husband not to expect me in church. Apparently I forgot to tell Emma. She just got FaceTime on her iPad and thought that would be a great way to wake me up – GRRR. Luckily, it was early enough that I was able to go potty and back to bed. I am heading to the mall (heaven help me – it’s state tourney time here in Bismarck) to buy a birthday gift and then Emma is going to a birthday party from 2-4:30. I’m taking my book and just going to relax and read during those hours. Then it’s just a day of relaxing with the family at home.
And by the way…I saw a 2.2# loss today!!! Whoop whoop!!!
0 -
@tracy (tlh)--I also slept in today. Gunner tried to wake me up early, but I just told him "no way" and he cuddled with me instead. Congrats on the loss!
@laura--welcome back! So sorry to hear about your Dx, but glad they caught it early. Yes, mammograms save lives. I've never seen a nutritionist so have nothing to offer you in that area.
@robin--yes, I'm going to keep the picture and find someplace to hang it in her honor.
Dinner is ready, so I will be back later to finish personals.0 -
@Mel - you did great on your cakes - on gosh - I haven't had a slice of cake in well over a year! Not being strong here, just no opportunity and I'd need an all-white cake. And Lil Debbie's don't count, do they, (ha ha)
@Laura - glad you shared your story {{{{ big hugs }}}} did you find your bravery and strength right up front? You are a lucky one for finding it early. But you do need a hand to hold going through that radiation....How's your support system? Anything we can do for you?
I just had my digital mamogram as I have dense tissue, and they DID see something suspicious, so they had me return, they redid the digital mammogram, which did not show the first problem. But they continued to investigate by having me lay down and the MD radiologist did the ultrasound to double check against the digital mammogram. This test was normal too. He determined the original test was a false positive and I was quite relieved. I will always have a digital mammo in the future since my tissue is so dense.
@Tracy - tih -you sure aren't going to get much more rest today! What a busy day you have planned - but like you said - you are blessed to have this time while they are young!
sleeping in is such a luxury - I try but I get these darn phone calls from the Doctor's offices at 8:05AM reminding me of future appointments. I swear they must be compelled to be seen as busy at that time of the morning and must like to call me because I always answer so nicely - I really got to change that - I need to develop a GROWLLLL! Or cough or spit or something gross!
0 -
I'm pretty good at making a round cake look fancy, but that's about it.
Gotta show off a little bit today. This week has not been great foodwise, but check out my exercise totals!
Probably ought to update my goals considering I do about 20 minutes of yoga every morning now (77 days in a row!), so that's 140 minutes/week right there.0 -
@Melfornia - Happy for you - I love yoga - used to do it, now its more - "lets do this move I remember because it will stretch out this sore part" and "I'm feeling anxious so I'll practice my breathing" but what wonderful lessons it imparts to you! Good record - 77 days in a row - that's consitency and that can be translated into other aspects of this journey!
Skinny mentioned dinner and I need to fix mine - just heat it up. Last nite, I had Amy's vegetarian pizza on wheat crust (I think its gluten free? not sure) and it was so tasty - I did not miss those big globs of mozzarella cheese. I know because I did put a bunch on one slice, thinking I DID miss the cheese, and it ruined the communion of flavors I was enjoying! Some left for tonite!
0 -
-
@tlh... what wonderful cakes! You have great talent.
@Melifornia... love your cakes too! Pretty and I bet they taste great too.
@Robin... so glad the final results turned out well for your mammogram.
I was lazy today and slept in as well. The sleeping pill I take at night now does wonders, I no longer wake up at my weekday time on Saturdays and Sundays. And somehow I still manage to get up at 5;30am on weekdays. My daughter was staying with my parents this weekend(she lives 1.5 hours away) so I went over to visit with all of them for the afternoon.
Food has been horrible lately, and I'm not logging. One more week of work and then I am on holidays for a week, so I will clean out the kitchen and fridge/freezer to start fresh and start tracking again. I'm also going to keep my step goal... 12k per day starting next week. The weather is still cold here and the cold is finally taking its toll on me, I don't want to go outside anymore. I was out all winter in the windchills but am so done with it now. I am completely surprised I didn't get so much as the sniffles this winter, I can count on one hand the number of days I did not spend at least several hours outside working or hiking/playing.0 -
@tanya--I'm also over the winter cold. We had a nice stretch of above average temps and now this week it's back to chilly and windy with a possibility of 1-3 inches of snow tonight. Grrr.
@melissa--great exercise! Also loved your cakes--too cute!
AFM--DH made pasta for dinner with homemade meat sauce and italian sausage. SO yummy and not a problem to work into my day since I went to the gym. Did some weights and then ran 2 miles. It felt really good to get back at it after a week off, and no foot pain which makes me so happy. I was worried the PF flare up was going to hinder my run.
Plan for tomorrow is to walk gunner and then head out for some grading time. Afterward, I will do some grocery shopping to restock on healthy stuff. I'm doing an inventory tonight so I'll know exactly what I need. Then in the evening, a friend invited me to dinner. She's making chicken caesar salad, so that should be easy to work into my calorie allowance.
I just wanted to add to laura's advice to get regular mammograms that everyone should also do monthly self-exams. Two of my close friends were diagnosed due to lumps they found during self-exams. One of them was only 27 at the time, so literally decades away from regular mammograms.
Sunday Share:
For the newlings--I'm karen, a HS English Lit teacher who's currently on Spring Break--yay!! Still have lots of grading, but at least a break from the classroom to try to get caught up. I grew up in Chicago and currently still live in that area with my husband and big dog named gunner.
March Challenge:
At or under calories 5/7 days every week and at or under as a weekly average.
Week 1: At/under calories 4/7 (but one day I was only over by 7 calories) UNDER FOR WK
Week 2: At/under calories 5/7 OVER FOR WK
Week 3: At/under calories 3/7 OVER FOR WK
All-in strength challenge=core work 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 3 x/week:
Week 1: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs (sick most of week though)
Week 2: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs
Week 3: x/3 core; PT DONE; x/3 runs YUCK
Week 4: x/3 core; PT; x/3 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; 2/28=55:15)
Grading Goals:
1. x/64 AP essays
2. x/16 AP analysis activities
3. x/12 America Poem analyses
4. 45/60 Gatsby tests
5. 1/64 Wuthering Heights journals
Exercise Goals: (week 4)
Sun--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Mon--walk gunner
Tues--walk gunner
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--PT
Fri--walk gunner + gym
Sat--walk gunner + gym
2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes0 -
Since I have recently shared so I will just respond to a few messages.
#Morgori - I hope I never have to be a single parent, I need my husband's help and support.
#goinst12 - I held our dear ol' Mr Doodle when he passed away of kidney failure and I would probably still be crying if it were not for our new dog. I know a new dog is not the answeer for everyone, but she has been a God send for me.
#tlh0407 - had to zip passed those cakes, I started drooling.
#skinnyjeanzbound - Love your Apples0 -
@skinnyjeanzbound Love your sense of humor and that little rebellious streak.
@Tayna949 I see that you are going to clean your fridge next week. Will you start posting your food tomorrow?
@melifornia That sounds like a good way to start your day, all stretched out.
@RobinsEgg I've never heard of digital mammogram, I also have density issues according to my last mammogram.
Today was beautiful, the sun came out and was shinning. We had 28 children in Sunday school this morning, note to self...trying to have them make resurrection eggs need to never do again! Lol. On the flip side, who knows what impact they might have on the families.0 -
I've been reading daily, but haven't posted much. My logging has gone better the last few days (except for Thursday, which I already reported).
Love the cakes. I love cake, but rarely make it because I don't get enough help getting it eaten. Today I made chocolate fudge, vanilla fudge, and peanut brittle. I got them packaged up to take to Utah tomorrow, so I can leave it alone. I managed to have a bit and stay under calories. My family really enjoys the homemade candy so I try to take some with me when we visit.
For Sunday share I wanted to share some things a friend shared with me. She sent me an article from an AARP magazine about how to lose that last 5#. Some of the suggestions really hit home for me. Getting enough sleep is a challenge for me. It just doesn't happen, and I'm not sure how to change it. Drinking enough water is something I should be able to change, but am still struggling with. The other one was to stay out of the kitchen. They said that one hangs out in the kitchen without eating. My kitchen, dining area, and family room are all kind of one room. I live in the kitchen. I was discussing it with Cathy. The non-food part of the kitchen has carpet. She suggested that I try to consciously think about it before I leave the carpeted area. I'm going to really work on that.
Thanks to my tablet, I will continue to check in while we are gone. I hope those of you who have spring break will be able to really enjoy it.
Onward and downward. Kaye
0 -
@lleecc - I finished my breast cancer treatment in October - I went through 16 rounds of chemo and 33 radiation sessions. My advise - don't wait to start treating the irradiated area with moisturizer - start right away and don't skimp - and don't hesitate to use the ointments and lidocaine. Just remember, any side effects you have will be short-lived and will heal quickly once you are finished with your treatment. I hope you don't have to do chemo but if you do, your doctor will have lots of things to help with side effects. I pray you have a good support system. Just remember you are going to come through this with flying colors, we are all on your side.
- BTW just FYI, if you do have chemo, puffiness is a pretty common side effect, but it goes awy fast after treatment. Don't let it get you down!
- I got those coveted words in January- you are Cancer-free! I still have to take Arimidex for 5 years but that's ok, and so am I.0 -
Good morning All.
@GOINSTD12 So glad you heard those magic words. An hope hubby is doing well today. I was diagnosed with colon cancer on my first colonoscopy and am cancer free for 3 years.
@grandmakaye44 Good tip about the kitchen. My kitchen/family room is all one room with the carpet/flooring divider. I spend most of my time in the kitchen. I too will be making a conscious decision when crossing the "line".
@skinnyjeanzbound Yea on the well deserved spring break. I did notice you still have grading on your goals. I hope you get plenty of time for you in this week.
@melifornia Love the cardio numbers keep up the good work, your miracle morning seems to be agreeing with you.
@lleecc So sorry about the cancer. These things are never easy but I hope yours goes as well as possible. Check in here so we can keep up with your journey.
@brown_eyed_frog great NSV on the snacking. These days I am not sure I would have the strength you've shown.
Missed out on the Sunday Share so here goes: My name is Lori, 54 down a total of 109 pounds in a little over 3 years. I live with my husband of 34 years and two grown sons, ages 22 and 27. I own my own custom drapery business and work with my sister.
I am a steady gym junkie and am there most days. I plan on doing a triathlon in July and am in training for that event.
AFM: Food is still not on target. I wish it were. One of my inspirational quotes "Don't wish for it, work for it" is not working for me at the moment. I will have to dig deep to get my mojo back.
Hubby and I are still communicating. We found out our counselor is leaving her group and we will have to find another. These changes are never easy but this may be part of God's plan for us. The next one may have a different take on things. Hubby went back to work today. I am so very glad about this in so many ways. I hope things go well for him today.
Work for me is a little crazy. Almost every job quote I send out is coming back with a deposit check. Good for the bank account, but means the to do list gets longer.
Sister and I have tickets to see Annie this week. I've never been to the live show and am looking forward to it.
Love to all,
Lori
0 -
Sunday was a bit more chaotic than I was expecting, so I'll combine my Sunday and Monday answers for today. This post isn't the most positive, sorry.
Sunday: A little about myself. I'm 31, married, and have two puppies. In my spare time I like to pursue creative outlets. Art and writing are my two favourite hobbies, followed shortly by acting, although I don't get much of a chance to act these days.
Monday: Monday check in. How am I doing? Not well. Although I've stuck well to the program and haven't eaten any binge happy food, I seem to be having a heck of a time actually eating my calories. Most days I only hit between 600 and 800. People tell me not to worry about it, but I do, because I'm kinda scared of eating now and screwing it all up. I think that's a really dangerous path to go down, but for me there's no middle ground. It's eat everything in sight or don't eat.
This is complicated by a gigantic fight my husband and I had on Sunday. After all the fighting was done my stomach hurt like crazy, and it's still hurting now. That's a day and a half of pain. Never had that reaction before and if it still hurts later today I'm going to see a doctor about it.0 -
@cblue315 Ooo! Annie! Please update on how it goes. I love watching musicals, but have only been to see two. And a triathlon sounds like a lot of work, but worth it. Is it the usual kind with running/biking/swimming, or a different kind?
@lleecc Cancer free! Good for you! My father in law was just diagnosed with bladder cancer (which I didn't even know was a thing) and is going in for surgery next week. I'm happy to see a success story! I hope all continues to go well.
@grandmakaye44 You baked three cakes and managed to stay on point? WOW! Good job! Home made cakes with home made icing are my kryptonite. I struggled with drinking water too, and I suppose still do a little. The only way I can drink it is to get it REALLY REALLY cold. Then it's pure yum.
@2ledbetter I want to know more about the resurrection eggs. They sound interesting. I loved Sunday school as a child. Kinda miss it, actually.0 -
Breast cancer is one thing that is NOT in my family history, but now that I’m over 40 I will definitely be getting regular breast exams. I have two aunts (non blood related) that found it early and beat it. To add to the advice already given, they say that the best way is to have your husband give you monthly breast exams as he can probably be more thorough then you can (and then you can have some fun right afterwards – hee hee).
@Mel…great going on your exercise!
@Tanya…yes, winter can go away. While we had up and down weather (and no where near the snow that others did), the long, really cold stretches were tough on us. We had a sprinkling of snow last night and it’s annoying.
@Angel…we had our family dog pass away in September while my husband held him overnight. My daughter asked (as soon as she got home from school) for another dog. My son, was not so ready to have “his heart broken” again. We got Tucker in October and everyone was ready by then. It seemed weird not to have a dog in the house.
@Kaye…that’s why I do cake…I don’t LOVE it so it’s okay. It is a good thing I live next to family members that like cake though. That way when I want to try a new technique or have an extra cake, I can send it over to them and they get to enjoy.
@Lori…good attitude about a new counselor. Everyone of them has their own take on things and some techniques to use. Glad you are getting new bids and keeping your bank account happy. My sister shared my cakes on a local “mothers” facebook page and I got 56 new likes. I had to turn down cake orders this weekend. I had three requests…two were too hard for my current level, one was over Easter weekend and I’ll be out of town. I sure wish I could have made the Easter one work as it was a cute design. I’m still waiting on the 350 cupcake wedding order…we’ll see about that. Like you said, good money but definitely busier.
@brown-eyed-frog…You really need to focus on eating more. At minimum you should be netting 1200 calories a day or your body will hold on to every single pound in order to not starve. It’s probably also part of the stomach pain issue.
AFM…another pound this morning! And yesterday I almost was perfect for my macros…39% carbs, 30% protein and 31% fat. It was the one piece of bacon my husband made for supper that got me off a perfect 40/30/30 day. I had planned on my chicken strips to keep focused on protein and then he decides to fry up some bacon. I did steal one piece. It did put me 93 calories over, but per Kelley, I’m going to not worry too much of that as long as my macros are on point. It did take a lot of planning to figure it out though…that’s for sure. But I did manage to work in my one piece of homemade strawberry short cake.
My month of March so far:
Water Intake – 75 oz 5 out of 7 days – 2/3
Calories – within 100 calories of goal 6 out of 7 days – 3/3
Lifting – 2 days a week – 2/3
Cardio – 3 days a week – 2/3
So far this week:
Water Intake – 1/5
Calories – 1/6
Lifting – 0 / 2
Cardio – 0 / 3
Today: My sister and I have a date at Water Aerobics. Other than my regular goals, my only other thing is to get to bed by 11:00 tonight. I feel so much better the next day, but I sure get distracted in the evening.
Hope you all have a wonderful start to your week.
0 -
Just a quick check in. My thoughts are with those of you who are struggling for whatever reason. Sometimes life throws some pretty hard punches.
DH has gone to have the car serviced, and I am finishing up the laundry and packing. Right now I am at the stage I hate. Things still spread all over the house, and trying to decide how many clothes to take. I always over pack.
Here's to a great week for all of us. I will get to see all of my sisters, just not all together this trip.
Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
I love seeing all the support on this thread! I believe support is essential for those struggling to those weight.. Me being one of them. I need to lose around 100 pounds! Any support would be appreciated. Add me as a friend and hopefully we can support each other through this page! Good luck everyone!!0
-
Good morning all.
Happy World Meteorological Day!
World Meteorological Day!
If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want. ~Oscar Wilde
Tom
P.S. Kaye I went looking for the last 5 lbs to lose article, I think this may be it.
1. Avoid environmental toxins
If you store your leftovers in plastic, keep old receipts lying around or think nothing of eating an unwashed grape or two, you could be exposing yourself to chemicals that impede weight loss. "These substances slow your metabolism and increase appetite or alter hormones such as estrogen in the body to cause weight gain," says Scott Isaacs, M.D., an endocrinologist and author of Beat Overeating Now!
What you can do: A new study in JAMA shows that repeated exposure to thermal cash register receipts is a significant source of the chemical BPA, so toss old ones. Plus, cut down on BPA by storing food (especially when it's still hot) in glass containers. And wash your hands frequently when you're at work; toxic compounds known as PBDEs are often found in office furniture and carpeting. To avoid pesticides in your food, thoroughly wash produce, and when possible, buy organic — especially "dirty" fruit such as apples, berries and peaches.
2. Chill out
Good news: There's a type of fat in your body that raises your metabolism. It's called brown fat, and it keeps organs warm by burning calories. Bad news: Obese people tend to have less of it. (You also lose this lean-making tissue with age.) One possible reason? People are too comfortable — thanks to modern-day heating and cooling systems — to stimulate brown fat activity. "We now live in a perennial spring," says Francesco Celi, M.D., chair of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
What you can do: Turn down the thermostat. Chilly temperatures cause muscle to produce a hormone called irisin, which stimulates the activity and growth of brown fat, according to new research coauthored by Celi. You don't need to turn your air-conditioning on full blast or switch off your heat in January, but lowering your thermostat from 75 to 68 degrees stimulates brown fat and increases calorie burn by 100 calories a day, Celi's research finds.
3. Check your medications
Weight gain can be a side effect of prescription drugs, says Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Baltimore. For instance, some diabetes meds, such as insulin and sulfonylureas, may increase your appetite, making weight control — key in managing the disease — even more challenging. Antidepressants such as amitriptyline and mirtazapine (brand names Elavil and Remeron) are associated with weight gain, too. In fact, people taking some psychiatric drugs are up to three times more likely than others to be obese.
What you can do: Check to see whether weight gain is a side effect of your medication, and if it is, ask your doctor whether it makes sense to alter your dose or switch drugs. You may be able to substitute an alternate diabetes drug such as metformin, which is linked to weight loss. Similarly, the antidepressants fluvoxamine, desipramine and trazodone (brand names Luvox, Norpramin and Desyrel, respectively) are not associated with weight gain, a 2010 study reported. Word of caution: Always talk with your doctor before you stop taking a medication.
4. Work your cellphone
People who use their cellphones frequently (up to five hours a day) are less likely to be physically fit, a 2013 study found. Why would you want to go to the gym or take a walk when you're lying on the couch using your phone to play games, surf the Web or text friends?
What you can do: Your cellphone can actually raise your activity level, as long as you use it to connect with friends to go for a walk in your local park or meet for a tennis game. Try apps such as Fitocracy (fitocracy.com) or Daily Mile (dailymile.com), which tap into your social networks to get you moving.
5. Rethink the kitchen
Organizing your kitchen is about more than just deciding where the pans go. Kitchens have become destinations, says Brian Wansink, author of Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life. "No one hangs out in their kitchen and doesn't eat," he says. We're also three times more likely to eat what we see first, so unpack your groceries strategically. "People who keep sugary cereals or soda — diet or regular — visible weigh 12 and 22 pounds more, respectively, than the neighbor who doesn't," says Wansink.
What you can do: Make the kitchen less of a gathering place by removing comfortable chairs and the television, Wansink advises. Plus, he suggests stashing soda in the back of the refrigerator (behind the almond milk) and storing cereals, cookies and other unhealthy treats in a dark cabinet that's inconvenient to reach. Using 9.5-inch salad plates, as opposed to larger dinner plates, can help you eat 22 percent less, Wansink adds. And opt for red plates. They signal "stop" to your brain and, according to a recent study in the journal Appetite, decreased people's consumption of chocolate chips and popcorn, compared with the amount eaten on blue or white plates. Finally, break out the Miles Davis tunes. Another study in Appetite showed that listening to jazz makes food taste better. Truly enjoying your food means you'll be satisfied sooner and, yes, possibly even eat less.
6. Follow a budget
Women who have trouble paying their bills are more likely to be obese, a new study in Economics & Human Biology concludes. (Men, interestingly, aren't affected this way.) "If you're suffering financial hardship, you might rely more on low-cost — but high-fat — fast foods," says study coauthor Susan Averett, a professor of economics at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.
What you can do: It's never too late to develop a budget and stick to it. "This may help women both manage their finances better and lower their BMI," says Averett. She suggests the program StickK (stickK.com), which helps you set and commit to a goal.
7. Zap nighttime light
Do you sleep with your iPad next to your bed and check emails in the middle of the night? That constant exposure to light may be a contributing factor to disease and obesity, a recent study in the journal BioEssays finds. "Our body clock tells our organs and hormones what to do and when — and this is primarily controlled by the light," says José Ordovás, director of Tufts University's Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory in Boston. "Nighttime light disrupts the normal regulation of sleep, appetite and stress."
What you can do: People who get enough sleep and who maintain a consistent sleep-wake schedule are thinner. Because blue light (the kind emitted by electronics) decreases your body's production of sleep-promoting melatonin, switch off your devices at least a half-hour before bedtime, and move blinking light sources out of your room.
Tom0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions