Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Sunday - Sharing (tell us a little about yourself....update your personal life)
I got an ironic chuckle out of myself today. It came with a thought that drifted up as I sat on the couch folding clean laundry ... I was folding the stuff and absently watching TV and letting my mind drift because neither the TV nor the laundry needed much attention. I thought "I'm hungry, gotta think about eating after these clothes are folded".
The next thought that popped up was "I'd love some Chinese or Mexican food ... I can have either within 15 minutes via my car". Then "Ooh, it's chilly and raining outside, I don't want to go out, besides, I should cook something"
Then "Wait, you shouldn't be hungry, you finished breakfast not 2 hours ago!" ... And then those thoughts just kind of mulled about in my head like laundry in the washer ... round and round and over and under; slosh, slosh, slosh.
Actually, the 'problem' was not wanting some of that good restaurant food, The problem was that for a while I was frozen in limbo, unable to make a decision about what to do. Thankfully that inability to decide stretched into a couple more hours. Then I marched myself into the kitchen and made a big lunch. And now I'm as stuffed as the little porker was who ended up being sacrificed so I could have a chop for lunch. Thank you, little piggie. I
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A quiet day here....I'm going to do some reading for pleasure today...I hope...0
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Thank you all for your good wishes! I'm home again, finally.
Turns out the hospital cardiologist is a neighbor of mine. Who knew? We live way out in the boonies and there is a lot of space between properties, so many of us neighbors don't know each other, sadly. But when the cardiologist walked into my hospital room yesterday he said: "I know you! I see you and your dog walking or running every morning. I've been noticing how you've been losing weight, and you don't know it but I've been cheering you on!" Well, imagine how THAT made me feel!
I explained to him what happened, fainting in the shower, etc. He seemed to think that MAYBE the fainting caused the afib episide, not the other way around. He said "people faint in showers all the time! The heat, the humidity, who knows..." And it is possible that the fainting may have triggered the afib. But really, there's no way no know. At any rate, I was subjected to two days of extensive tests, all coming back negative and "just fine." My heart meds were adjusted and I was told to "keep doing what you're doing - change nothing." So, ok... And really, I feel GREAT now!
An aside: always before I worried that if I ever needed to have an MRI done, I wasn't sure if I'd fit in the tube. And how horrible would THAT have been? We'll, here to tell you that I fit just fine and with room to spare. So there's THAT!
@JeanieWww - ohmygoodness, I can't even imagine what you and your son have gone thru! I am so glad that a solution was found and that he's ok. Thank goodness!
Have a great week, everyone! Sending hugs, B.7 -
Sunday share. Wow, @birgitkwood so glad you are home and well. Will keep you In my prayers. I seem to have a lot of "nervous" energy that I didn't have before. I can't sit still. I am 100 pounds lighter than my heaviest weight, 50 down since my surgery. I went with my oldest this morning to kick a soccer ball around. I grew up playing and was a bit better than ok as a player. I had a ball, the boy was gracious and played to my speed. Almost an hour of movement and juggling on turf is exhausting! Fun, so amazed at the change. I don't want to waste this incredible gift.3
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@birgitkwood So happy to hear your good news! That is positively GREAT news!
@pneschich Ditto, guy. So happy for your incredible gift! I just smile ear to ear everytime you give us an update!
I went on a peanut butter feast tonight. It's like crack! If I didn't need it for my protein shakes I would ban it from the house. Oh well, you win some and you lose some. I knew better than to take the first bite! Tomorrow I will be spending extra time in the gym being very penitent!1 -
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WEEK 2
This week we've had 25 reported weigh-ins including a few new participants. Welcome!
Out of those 25, 18 were losses, 4 were stable (or initial weigh-ins) and 4 were gains. This adds up to a combined loss of 37.5lbs this week! In 2 weeks we have now already lost 74.5lbs as a team!
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@sand86802 - thanks for the update. That's positively inspirational
@pneschich - I know just how you feel re all that extra energy. That's what made me start running instead of walking. Weird, isn't it? Enjoy your new found freedom!
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Monday checkin- struggling this past week with stress and anxiety which is causing depression. All of which was/has me making not so good food choices more than once, but still managed to stay mostly in calorie range. But any exercise I did manage was off set by very low step days = less than 3000. To battle the stress and anxiety I have been hugging my cup of chamomile, lavander and lemon balm tea. This adds 20 cal worth of honey with every cup so to keep from stressing that I have deemed them medically necessary, like cough syrup, so they don't count!!!! Feeling some better this morning so going to get back on track with making sure I drink my water, taking my fiber and making the best food choices it can.2
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Monday - Check In (how are you doing? Had any successes or struggles this week-end?)
I opened up this week with a positive attitude that I will be continue to escalate the little goals I've made on my 'Count Down" List ... count down to a big family reunion on Father's Day. Out of town company coming! lots, lots, lots to do before I can host overnight guests. This is a good incentive to be way more active.
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Monday - Check In (how are you doing? Had any successes or struggles this week-end?)
Just muddling along today, it feels like. Still struggling with fatigue issues, some of which are outside of my control--but some aren't. Case in point: I stayed up til nearly 2 this morning trying to finish some online shopping before a particular sale ended. Eventually I decided that I didn't need any of those things in my shopping cart as badly as I needed a good night's rest. Sigh. I wish I had thought of that four hours previously!
Anyway, here's to a new week. I am going to take things one day at a time, with regard to my goals. As long as I get out for a walk today with the kiddos (and it looks to be a beautiful day) I am going to count today as a success. And tonight--no more online shopping!
Bedtime by 11!
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Monday checkin- i have been sliding back but all hope is not lost. Just keep swimming swimming swimming.0
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Monday Check-in: I normally don't work on Sundays, but I got called in yesterday for a 5 hour shift. I was exhausted afterward. Hadn't had hardly anything to eat yesterday, and grabbed a bag of tortilla chips and salsa (only way I can manage tomatoes, onions and peppers). Needless to say, that salt gave me a gain that I'm not thrilled about. Stupid scale said I gained 2 pounds over night, so I'm pretty sure it's water weight.
Also, I haven't been sleeping well. 2 weeks in the recliner and now a half week in bed, but waking up every few hours and not feeling comfortable is wearing me down. I really just want to crawl back in bed.
Glad to be back home, but I look around at everything to unpack and feel a little overwhelmed. It's hard to find places for everything.
Ok, I think I'm going to try to nap. Good luck everyone!!
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Monday Check-In: I went out 3 times this weekend. 2 of those times I kept my meals in the 500 range with mostly veggies One of them was 800+. I still diligently logged it and stayed under my calorie goal. I'm proud i was able to have a full week without guilt. I just kept in mind what I could eat for the day and followed through. 3
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Monday Check-in: This week the yoyo of the same 5 pounds will hopefully stop!! I've picked up a new nutrition plan from a friend of mine (anyone heard of the Tone It Up program?) I started their pre-planned 8 week nutrition plan today. I was anticipating being crazy hungry since the portions are light and there just didn't seem like much food. But halfway through the day and my hunger hasn't gotten the better of me yet. Being busy at work helps too!!
It's been pouring rain here in Ottawa (Canada's capital), setting records for rainfall since mid-April. A lot of neighbourhoods along the river are suffering from flooding, federal/provincial offices closed, states of emergency in outlying townships, military sent in to help. In my neighbourhood, a berm (within 1 ft of being breached) is the only thing keeping water from flooding houses. Emergency command centre was set up all day yesterday with buses in case of evacuation. I am happy to be on high ground but am nervous for those who aren't.
Despite the crappy weather (which was followed up by snow this morning...) I got out an ran 5K in the pouring rain on Saturday. The path that I usually run is along the river and in some locations I was running through flowing water over the pathway. Don't think I will be doing that again until the water level lowers. But I did determine that I love running in the rain. It was almost as though there was a veil around me. I didn't even have music going (as I normally would) and I seemed to have way more motivation to keep going (maybe the prospect of being home and dry...). I think I will be running in the rain again!4 -
Monday check in
I cooked dinner on May 8th for a birthday party. That way I was able to control what to eat and what to avoid. I would not have had such reserve if someone else made it, as i always want to sample everything. Also managed to say no to birthday cake and punch. I'm so proud
As I did have to see if my tater salad tasted right before I served it, I did sample 2 bites 4to adjust my flavors a bit. But I logged it and I am always in a calorie deficit anyways.
Got leftover pulled pork, coleslaw and veggies for a few meals early this week.
Gotta plan and prepare some more meals and snacks though to stay on track and keep me going another week.
After this Wednesdays weigh in I plan to up my calorie intake a bit as I seem to be losing weight too fast and always being in a big deficit. Thought it wiser that I should slow it down a little, as i want this weight loss to be permanent. So I will try to up my carb intake slowly.
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Monday Check in- I won my Step Challenge this past week, so I'm a happy girl. I plan to do that again this week, if they don't stick a major walker in there or someone training for a run, like they sometimes do. I'm aiming for increasing to an average of 10K per day. Right now I'm consistently walking around a 7K minimum with most days in the high 8s and adding more days of 9-10K. The fibromyalgia doesn't let me do too much too soon without increasing my pain level, so it's slow and easy adds, but it's working for me and I'm getting there. The water consumption is going really well and the calorie and sodium goals pretty well.
I'm heading out to do my shopping for this weeks menu and then home to do prep work later after my trip to the Y for my something extra which is going extremely well.
@cellosmiles -Good for you! That's what I had to do and it is a bit of an adjustment but I feel a lot better! I have to stay in this for life, so it needs to be a program that I can live with and enjoy or I know it won't be permanent.2 -
I need to keep myself busy. When I am bored, I eat. How dumb is that!?! In my defense, my pets do the same thing so I must have learned it from them. j/k 2
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@gullagr - wow! Please, please be safe!0
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MermaidPrincessRach wrote: »I need to keep myself busy. When I am bored, I eat. How dumb is that!?! In my defense, my pets do the same thing so I must have learned it from them. j/k
I know it sounds stupid but a lot of time if I want to stop myself from grabbing snacks I will grab my old gameboy. Keeps both hands busy. I like colouring and cross stitching. Occupies hands and mind so it is very relaxing!4 -
Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)
I would like to get out of the rut I find myself in these days where exercise is concerned (or should I say the lack of it)....
I want to exercise outdoors...love walking, but unfortunately a few of our neighbors do not adhere to the leash law and I'm afraid of their dogs they allow to roam. I was chased as a young girl a few times and it has impacted me to this day. So, instead of getting trapped into the mind set of "well since I can't exercise outside, guess I just won't do it" mentality...my goal is to break out of this stinking thinking and find a way to make it happen. So, there you go.3 -
MermaidPrincessRach wrote: »I need to keep myself busy. When I am bored, I eat. How dumb is that!?! In my defense, my pets do the same thing so I must have learned it from them. j/k
I know it sounds stupid but a lot of time if I want to stop myself from grabbing snacks I will grab my old gameboy. Keeps both hands busy. I like colouring and cross stitching. Occupies hands and mind so it is very relaxing!
Good ideas! I play games on my smartphone. I like coloring too. Just got a few new books from amazon yesterday but my coloring space is a bit messy and no place to put the book. I havnt cross stitched in years. Maybe its time to try it again. Thanks for the suggestions!2 -
FourLynne62 wrote: »Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)
I would like to get out of the rut I find myself in these days where exercise is concerned (or should I say the lack of it)....
I want to exercise outdoors...love walking, but unfortunately a few of our neighbors do not adhere to the leash law and I'm afraid of their dogs they allow to roam. I was chased as a young girl a few times and it has impacted me to this day. So, instead of getting trapped into the mind set of "well since I can't exercise outside, guess I just won't do it" mentality...my goal is to break out of this stinking thinking and find a way to make it happen. So, there you go.
Is there a park or trail where you could walk instead? I know what you mean about the unleased dogs. I wasnt chased as a girl but everytime I house sit for my sister, her neighbors' chiuaua (sp?) tries to bite my ankles! And thats just a small annoyance. I can only imagine if it where a big scary dog! But I'm sure you can find a way to go for a walk!1 -
MermaidPrincessRach wrote: »I need to keep myself busy. When I am bored, I eat. How dumb is that!?! In my defense, my pets do the same thing so I must have learned it from them. j/k
My #1 defense against boredom eating is video game addiction. Sounds silly, but I'll get so engrossed in my games that I even forget to eat a regular meal. Would be nice if my counter to boredom eating wasn't so sedentary, but... sitting on my butt not-eating is better than sitting on my butt and eating. 3 -
I have the same problem. I have found a road with only a couple dogs and have learned when the owners are at work. What a pain. It means weekends are out and I work a crazy schedule during the week.0
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Fortunately I live in a neighborhood where people, for the most part, keep their animals in fenced yards and leashed when out, but I always carry a walking stick, just in case because in our world you just never know what or who you will encounter, its good for people as well as animals. Thankfully I've only had one occasion to be glad I had it and it was a dog that a neighbor had allowed out without being leashed. I'm actually thinking of purchasing some walking/hiking poles. I've owned some in the past and wasn't happy with the ones I bought at that time. They were telescoping, which made them perfect for traveling because you could make them pretty small but alas their telescoping didn't hold up with much use. So if anyone uses these and has some suggestions I would appreciate it.
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For the people who aren't so good with dogs I have a couple suggestions
- Swim laps
- Use a gym or fitness club.
- Walk around a stadium track
- Walk in your local mall - some even have walking clubs
- Walk your grocery store.
(I can take over an hour just to buy 2 or 3 items cause I simply walk from 1 end to the other a few times when it's raining hard out)
First 2 cost money generally. Last ones don't.
And I am sorry for your dog fears. I walk mine on leash because my 1 dog isn't much of a people person and I panic if he gets free. He doesn't bite....but he sure rushes at you like he seems he would. It makes me nervous for those who don't know him
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It simply breaks my heart that some of you are so afraid of loose dogs in your neighborhood that you feel you can't walk greely outdoors! How sad for you, and how irresponsible of those dogs' owners. My dog, a somewhat intimidating looking 60lb shepherd mix, is 100pct under my control at all times. She is well trained, listens to me, does not roam the neighborhood, and when we're out and about she's on a short leash. She also happens to be blessed with a sweet, gentle nature. Sadly, I know that not all dogs are as well behaved as my Sadie.
I wonder, though, for those of you who are afraid: might a class in self-defense, or even martial arts, help? Local YMCAs and community centers often offer them, and usually at relatively low cost. It's good exercise! But also might increase a sense of self-confidence and personal power, which dogs will tend to respond to in a respectful manner. May be worth considering.2 -
Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)
My goal for this week is survive going to Vegas without going crazy in calorie intake. (when the family gets together there never seems to be any control)2 -
@FourLynne62 would you consider carrying a small container of pepper spray? Though they say be careful if you have to spray it that you don't have wind blowing it back into your face. Good luck, I hate that you have that, I love dogs but am still scared when one comes rushing toward me.
@campfirequeen1 I am so glad you mentioned the walking poles. I have had them for years but haven't even thought about hauling them out and using them. Kind of like, out of sight, out of mind. Mine are Exerstrider Special Edition one piece poles, (non-telescoping) and I used to really enjoy walking with them. They come with the DVD, Instruction manual and grip socks. I had to get new feet for mine because I walked a hole in the bottom of one but it wasn't any problem at the time. I do see that they say these are now in closeout, apparently they are only going with the telescoping models after this. It says to call for information so if you're interested I would check it out quickly. I'm getting mine out again and adding more walking to my exercise program, along with my bike riding!
I was one of the 4 with a small (.2) weight gain last week. I weigh in tomorrow AM and so far this week things are looking great! I just hope the scales say the same thing (or lower) in the morning as they have for the last couple of mornings!
My goal this week is to stay on track as I have a guest for the week and we have a lot of outings, dinners, lunches,
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I've had a really great four gold star day. My sodium level was double what I like it to be due to a serving of canned collard greens. I just wasn't thinking when I got them, but I know better than to eat canned foods. I'm not starring myself for the sodium now because most days I do pretty good with it.
I did a really fun weight loss program on the thread mill tonight at the gym. It was 30 minutes long and ran me up and down some pretty steep hills, and at one point, I thought I'll never finish this but I did and I'm proud of myself. Normally I would have considered the program my something extra exercise but not tonight! After I finished it I did all but two machines on the 30 min circuit and that's because someone was on them and I didn't want to wait. It was a good day!
@bapcarrier - thanks girl, I'm going to check those out! I really enjoyed my last ones until they wouldn't stay extended!
@cellosmiles - those were some good suggestions. I use some of them myself. I like to walk in the big mall near my house when it's raining or I just want different scenery and you are right, they have a walking club. And I walk the grocery first when I go shopping. I do a trip up and down every aisle at least once before shopping, and I like to walk in big stores like Home Depot or a Super Walmart for a change sometimes too. I don't get to walk outside much due to severe allergies. My gym has an indoor track but it's banked on all four corners so I don't like using it, it's hard on my old arthritic knees and hips.
@birgitkwood = A self defense course is a really good idea too.1
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