Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Sunday Share: I have always been very self-conscience about weight because of the emphasis my mom put on it. She struggled for years (evidently getting up around 300 at one time - but never that I remember). Therefore, she was always harping on me, making me drink shakes and diet and make comments about exercise, etc. etc. etc. She often used the infamous words, "you'd be so pretty if you'd just lose a few pounds." Actually, I realize looking back at my school pictures that I really wasn't out of control weight wise until I was an older teen. I actually look really good (maybe borderlining a couple of times) until about the age of 16. I look normal and healthy in my pictures. As I've talked with my sister who has struggled with many of the same weight issues, she has similar memories to me concerning food and comments.

I know my mother feared us having the same weight, health and emotional issues she did, but I think in many ways it did more harm than good.

Overall Check in: Well, as far as measurements go I've had some ups and downs. i gained an inch on my waist, lost an inch on my hips and two inches on my belly. My arms and bust stayed the same.

Weekend victories and failures: I had a little of both here. I managed to make some healthier choices over the weekend and I was able to consistently drink water instead of tea or soda. I did, however, have a major failure as far as meeting my personal exercise goals and my calorie intake. I'm kicking myself for that. I've also noticed that I seem to be on edge a lot here lately. I suppose its because of the changes I'm going through at the moment. I'm still moving forward, in the end, though. This can only get better after all.

Good Morning.

I'm tired this morning, not sure why. I have a Sleep Number bed and discovered last night it was on the wrong setting (no wonder my back hurt), so slept much better after changing it - woke up tired for some reason though. I did have a rather busy weekend so that could be why. :yawn:

Monday Check-in~I had a rather successful weekend. In the past Saturday's have always been my cheat day - either a meal or I allow myself an indulgent dessert, I didn't do that this weekend. I really want to win this challenge at my gym, at least at the local level, so right now am trying to behave myself on the weekends. Achilles tendon is still giving me fits and knee has been bothering me since I worked out with my trainer yesterday - guess we angered it.

Someone posted the other day a recipe for protein bars - I tried to make them Saturday but they turned out really sticky. Any idea why? I followed the recipe exact.

Kelley

Quick ---HELLO---hope everyone has a usccessful week. Have errands to do and then it's dad time. I am just dragging today which is not a good start to a stressful week. Of course that is probably why I am dragging. Already stressed.

Weekend went well RE food and activity. This week probably not so good as I'll be back to sitting in the car and waiting rooms again. It'll get back to moving more (and drinking my water) when my obligations are met.

Healthy days to all!!

Lin
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Monday check-in. It has been a week (and weekend) full of bumps. I fell off the wagon and it rolled over me. Then I didn't even bother getting up to get back on it. I just sat there and watched it roll away. However, today is Monday and it is the start of a new week. I am still down 8 lbs (I refuse to adjust my weight since it will come back off this week.) I have dusted myself off and renewed my resolve to make this work. I feel super sluggish since eating all that junk the last couple of days (although I admit both the birthday cake by co-worker bought and the one my husband got were delicious). I have to remember nothing taste as good as loosing weight and getting healthy feel. Sooo, it is the start of a new week and I am back on track.:flowerforyou:

mbig problem is sundays i always seem to go over calories for the day but i did lose the 1.5 lbs i gained last week

Monday check in I hope that everyone is doing great ! I have a doctors appt tomorrow to talk to the doctor who did my surgery back in July so hopefully i can start doing some exercise later this week ! I sure do miss not getting to go to Zumba but i will get back to that soon ! I need to finish getting healed up first ! I know this weekend i will get plenty of exercise though ! My oldest neice turns 12 on thursday and my sis is having her a suprise slumber party for her and one of her friends so i am going to be helping with that !

Getting in on the tail of this, I have been working on re modeling our main bathroom and it has been a wicked week. I gain back what I lost two weeks ago. boo hoo. I am going to get on the bike today!

Happy Monday...Had a very busy weekend...but stayed UNDER CALORIES....have allot going on, so just wanted to drop in and say "HI":flowerforyou:
Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Blessed
patty

Well I didn't post anything all weekend, it was kinda crazy for me, had a half day at work which turned into a 3/4 day because someone else screwed up and I had to fix it :mad: Then went home, packed really quick, and went to my folks for the weekend. We picked out the excursions for the cruise I am going with them in November. I get to do a lot of snorkeling and a kayak wildlife safari and I get to swim with a sea lion! I am super exited and even more motivated than ever to lose weight and get in shape!

I do my weigh in tomorrow and I am excited/nervous about what the scale will show me. Have I been good or have I been bad....

Monday check in - am so sore from my last swim because I attempted to swim the Butterfly and did it for 2 lengths but now my shoulders are really protesting...no, no.no! I'll never do that again, not an Olympic swimmer, not made for that stroke.

Also I spoke to the seller of the table I bought and they'll give me my deposit back - hooray! And no more browsing Craig's List - that's a bad habit that stops right now!

I tried that stroke on Saturday, it about killed me! Hooray for getting your deposit back!

@Kris - Hope all goes well at the Dr and you get the all clear for zumba!

@Carmel - I've found that problem as well. My old stand by favorite just don't taste...right... any longer. I eat something and wind up thinking I should have just had a piece of fruit or some raw veggies, that it would have tasted better. Good job on avoiding after church yummies!

@Tiger -Grats on the 1.5 lb loss!

@Doomcakes - I used to have the same problem on the weekends. I try REALLY hard now to keep the same schedule (pretty much). I get up a little later but I eat my meals and snacks the same time I would at work. I had a heck of a time NOT spending the weekend playing Guild Wars 2. THe minute I start gaming I start looking for junk to munch on.

@Mom2cubs - Welcome back to the wagon!

@Linder -hang in there, you're a great daughter but don't forget to take care of YOU!

@MNWalking - HOpe all his well with your BF and he's on the road to recovery.

@Kah - Keep trucking and good work on that gym challenge.

@Raven - Hang in there. I've been in a major funk lately as well. This too shall pass!

@Tekavincent - I had similar experiences as a child. (I guess this counts as my Sunday share) My dad had two forms of communication. He was either mad at you and didn't speak to you..and I mean wouldn't acknowledge you spoke or that you were there... OR he was just cruel. The moment we would sit down to dinner and I started eating he would start telling me that if I kept eating he'd have to put in a double door to fit me in the house. That he was going to sell my pony/horse because it was cruel to make it carry my "fat *kitten*" around. That I'd never find a husband because I was so fat. That he couldn't believe how fat I was compared to my brothers or how much prettier my (female) cousins were. I don't mean sometimes. I mean every. single. meal.

@Susan - I do something close to that. I make mini goals. My current one is 12 lbs by OCtober 15th. It seems so daunting to say that I still have to lose NINETY FOUR POUNDS.... The mini goals seem more manageable.

@Call - Welcome!

@Nichol -That sounds like a great idea! I'll keep it in mind for when I'm sick of cereal. I tend to eat the same thing for breakfast until I'm just sick of the sight of it.

@Robin - I so glad you got your deposit back!

@Deb- Welcome~

@Cathesh - Grats onthe weight loss. You are really working your butt off for this (literally) and it's paying off for you. Keep on trucking!

@Toots - Good on you for handling your concern for your sons weight in such a considerate manner.

@Bella - Same thing as Linder, dont forget to take care of YOU as well. You are such a good daughter/sister.

@Mona - Thank you for your son's (and your) sacrifice and willingness to be away from home for our safety. Glad he'll be home and closer to you soon. He must be so proud of you and the work that you are doing towards becoming a healthier you. I just love your posts, when I'm done reading them I always want to give you a big hug.

@JTConst - Congrats and here's :drinker: to more energy and less pain as we all get healthier.

Monday Update:

I've stayed under calories all week (with the excpetion of last Monday's movie popcorn). I didn't do the excercise I should have. Only got Yoga in on two days last week but I started this morning strong with it. I didn't WANT to get up but I got myself up and moving, chanting "justdoitjustdoitjustdoit" all the way into the living room and turning on the DvD. I haven't weighed myself because my ankles are swollen and I feel bloated. I KNOW that means the scale won't have moved and I'll just be uber frustrated if I get on it. I'll wait until I feel ....thinner.... before I get on it again. I bit the bullet and ordered a bathing suit (scary) and as soon as school starts I'll join the local aquatic center (next week). Providing the suit fits and I don't chicken out (and wind up fetal and crying) when I see myself in it. I'd like to start swimming 3 days a week and up it to 5 eventually.

BUMP

Monday check-in: Body is aching from all that walking yesterday... supposed to do more jogging today but not sure if I'm up to it.

Also, school starts in a week and I never feel prepared. Starting to stress out big time as I always do. Which means I don't eat. Then I binge later in the day - not good...