Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Robin I like the goals you came up with- very creative.

Stay the course- I need to workout at least 3-4 times a week with intensity not just going through the motions.

Pigs Fly- I will try tap dancing lessons. It will mean a late night and long day but I want to try something different and it is good exercise. Hopefully, my feet will allow me to do this and my ability to be clumsy won't cause me any harm- ie no sprained ankles or knees. :bigsmile:

Successes- Today I met a goal that I set for myself back in June or July- I climbed all three rock walls at my gym this morning. It felt good to accomplish that goal. I also went shopping at Kmart last night and ended up with a couple of new shirts some were a medium and other large. I tried on a pair of pants that were size 16 and they just barely fit but the 18's were way to big. The best thing was that there was no elastic in the waist so that made a difference and it was a totally different brand name.


I am very concerned about my cat. He is having problems with a tooth which is causing him discomfort. I just wish the tooth would fall out but it hasn't yet. We did take him to the vet twice but it is not really helping. The first time an antibiotic was given but he didn't want to eat. Then we took him back and we got eye drops his the infection has spread into his nose and eye. The Vets won't remove the tooth since he has a heart murmmor. I hope we can find a solution for this problem soon. I don't like seeing him in pain. Does anyone have any suggestion to help get rid of the infection?

Hope Everyone enjoys the labor day weekend.

@laurie--congrats on climbing all 3 walls!!! I know that was a huge goal for you--so proud of you for accomplishing it!! :drinker:

@nichols--so happy your pants are falling down! :laugh:

@mymowmow--I think it's totally acceptable that you count the swimming.

Didn't get as much grading done as I would have liked, but tomorrow is a new day. My plan is to get up at a reasonable hour, walk the dog, and head to starbucks before the gym. I figure since the gym was a priority today, I'll make grading the priority tomorrow.

Grading goals for the weekend:
1. x/58 creative writing stories
2. 10/49 "Columber" responses
3. prep for Advanced Grammar class

My exercise plan this week:
Sat = gym + walk dog-- DONE!!
Sun = gym + walk dog
Mon = long run outside w/ dog
Tues = walk dog + some sort of core work
Wed = gym + walk dog
Thurs = core work (it's Open House at school so not sure if I will even get to this_
Fri = walk dog
Sat = gym + walk dog
Sun = gym + walk dog

My exercise plan this week:
Sat = gym + walk dog-- DONE!!
Sun = gym + walk dog
Mon = long run outside w/ dog
Tues = walk dog + some sort of core work
Wed = gym + walk dog
Thurs = core work (it's Open House at school so not sure if I will even get to this_
Fri = walk dog
Sat = gym + walk dog
Sun = gym + walk dog

Excellent plan! This gave me the incentive to publish my plan as well, my schedule is getting crazy so maybe writing it down will help me to stay committed - I'm giving myself one off day in the middle of the week since Tuesday is my late night.

Sun (today) - bike, row, treadmill
Mon - personal training
Tues - elliptical
Wed - off day
Thurs - personal training
Fri - cross trainer or yoga
Sat - swim

Good morning everyone! :flowerforyou:

I had another Saturday success last night at the street dance. There's a very decadent burger place where the street dance was being held. We are talking super-crazy, high-calorie burgers, dogs, and sides. This place has been on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (it's called Bulldogs in Wauconda, IL). Anyway, my friends and I all were hungry so we went there to get some food. I ordered a turkey burger w/lettuce, tomato, and onion--added a little ketchup and mustard. It was so delicious and not anywhere near the damage I could have done with, say, the Mac Daddy (burger w/ bacon and a full order of mac n cheese on top :noway: ). I also didn't order any sides, although I did try some of my friend's garlic parmesan french fries.

@laurie--forgot to say sorry about your cat's tooth--it stinks that the vet hasn't been able to do much to help. Sorry I don't have any advice about it.

@kah--great plan--lots of diversity in your exercise choices!

Sunday Share:
My husband got into a huge blow-out with his mother yesterday. I think I've mentioned before that she can be "difficult." She's already alienated one of her grandsons and as a result, Matt and I haven't seen him in years. He still visits his mother (Matt's sister), but since every time we get together with her, Matt's mom is there, our nephew won't visit.

On Friday she staged an intervention for Matt's older brother. She believes he's addicted to gambling. I'm not sure if that's the case, but he's recently shown some signs of a personality disorder or some sort of mental instability. Most notably, he's paranoid and has manic episodes. If he weren't already in his 50's I would guess he's paranoid schizophrenic b/c Matt's father and grandfather were, and I know there's a hereditary link. However, that usually manifests prior to the age of 30. Maybe Sara can tell me how common it is in older adults.

Long story longer, she planned this gambling intervention, invited Matt's sister and the brother's 2 lifelong friends, but specifically told me that she didn't want to "drag" us into it. I was at work anyways, and Matt probably wouldn't have gone, but she made it clear we weren't invited. Now she's angry at him b/c he "couldn't care less" about his brother's intervention (which didn't work btw, bro refused treatment). She's also mad that we didn't visit her in the hospital when she had diverticulitis surgery 5 years ago--even though we called her to find out hospital visiting hours and she told us not to come. Oh, and she's angry that she didn't get to go to her brother's funeral even though we and Matt's sister offered to pay for her travel there and she refused to take our money. Does anyone see a pattern here?

I know she's going to try to drag me into this. I don't mind mediating, but it infuriates Matt that she can't just communicate directly with him. He views it as manipulative (which it is--she's trying to get me on "her side" though it never works). I think I will be checking caller ID before I pick up the phone today...

So Aug--how's your family looking now? :laugh:

Good morning everyone. Sorry I havent been around the last couple of days. I think I was having a pity party or something. Just no motivation to do anything and feeling like everyone was against me. Which is all ridiculous because I have a super loving nd supportive family, but whatever it was I seem to have shaken it off today. I am sorry to hear about the sick and or in pain people and furry people. That kind of stuff sucks. I hope you all feel better real soon. Congrtulations to everybody that reported different kinds of victories. You have all worked really hard and totally deserve them.

Naceto I was just curious where you live when I saw the walk you took which huge props because those hills are killer. I live on the kitsap penninsula in poulsbo.

Well my brain has just shut down though I had more to say so i am going to go make a smoothie and see if I can kick it into gear. Everyone have a great day.

Naceto I was just curious where you live when I saw the walk you took which huge props because those hills are killer. I live on the kitsap penninsula in poulsbo.

Howdy neighbor! I am in Everett, but grew up in North Seattle, so all of the Seattle parks are my "stomping grounds". Thanks for the props - On the way out on the trail, I told my son "maybe next time we will go the opposite direction"... on the last half mile, as we were going downhill, I was glad we hadn't come that way! There are definitely some good hills on that walk - either direction you go! If you take the Eastern direction to start, it is not as brutal, I think. There were a few hills where I had to focus strictly on what I was doing or I may not have made it up!

I did have a Saturday Success yesterday. I'd hadn't taken measurements in so long, discovered I've lost another 2". I also picked up some workout tops and was pleasantly surprised I had gone down 2 sizes instead of one! :bigsmile:

I must have strained both my shoulders when I swam and tried to do the Butterfly - they are still aching and very stiff - way too long for a normal recovery. I'm very frustrated with myself. I've been doing stretching exercises but they hurt like heck, hot packs, & I'm taking very strong pain meds since I can't take ibuprofen due to upcoming surgery, and they don't even touch the shoulder pain. I feel like such a doo-doo bird for getting myself in such a fix. I have no one to take care of me post-op either, so I have to get better fast.. I can barely lift my arms up to shoulder level and they even ache when I sleep. What a mess! Any recommendations?

Like Nicole mentioned, I recommend icing your shoulders - maybe even pick up something like the Icy Hot Roll On liquid or Salonpas patches. I've been using both on my Achilles issues and its been helping tremendously. Also, do you have access to a hot tub? After I swim I always get in the hot tub at the gym for 10-15 minutes, it feels so good on the muscles and helps to keep them loose.

Sooo yesterday my son and I went to Discovery Park in Seattle, and walked "The Loop". The regular hike is 2.88 miles, but we took the long way and a couple of side trips and ended up with just over three miles. I am sore, but not in pain, which is awesome for me. A couple of the hills were a challenge for me (lungs and muscles burning) but I made it! We didn't stop and sit once in the whole loop, though we did stop for some pictures along the way. The biggest lesson learned yesterday..... I don't have to avoid hills. They are difficult, but can be conquered. Today, I am going to find a new route in my neighborhood and I won't shy away from the hills.

Awesome job, Nicole! One of my best friends from high school lives in Seattle - she moved there about 12 years ago, not sure where exactly though.

@SkinnyJeanz~Sorry about the continued drama with your MIL - I hope things work out soon, sure sounds stressful.

@robin--I was going to suggest ice, but nicole and kelley beat me to it. It's not as comfortable as heat, but it will help more. WHen is your surgery? I can help watch for the roll-over--especially if it happens in the evening. I'm usually on here at night until 11 or 12. If it happens during the school day, I'm probably useless, so maybe someone else can watch out during the day.

@kelley-- congrats on the inches lost and smaller size!! that's awesome! :drinker:

@christine--glad your son is home with his family. My dad was gone a lot for the Navy up until I was 4 or 5--not deployed, but for school and training. We didn't have skype, of course, but he would write letters and call when he could. I don't really remember him being gone--I just remember being really excited when he came home. If it makes you feel any better, I think I'm closer to my dad because of it. He really made an effort to spend quality time with me when he was home. I'm sure there are lots of dads out there who never leave home, but are somewhat absent parents nonetheless. Being separated forces us to cherish the time we have together and build stronger bonds. I hope your son and grandson have the same result. :flowerforyou:

@jana--you will do great on your 5k and I know you will finish!! Even if you don't run the whole thing, I'm sure you will finish strong. My advice is, if you feel yourself waning at any point, just take a 30-60 second walking break to catch your breath and then continue running. My first 5k, I ran out of steam at the end and walked over the finish line--it was still a wonderful feeling to finish, but it's so much more fun to run across that line at the end.

@jt--hey, as long as you didn't eat a bunch of cake at that pity party, it's allowed from time to time. Glad you've shaken the bad mood.

@nicole--great job on that walk!! I haven't mastered "hills" yet. I put it in quotes b/c I'm in IL where (unless you're out near Iowa) there really aren't any true hills. I can't imagine how I would do in a really hilly environment.

Thanks to those of you who read my family drama rant and offered your sympathies--still curious how it compares to Aug's--maybe he'll tell me to fix it with bubble gum...:laugh:

Sunday Share: My name is Margaret and this is my first post to this thread. I have been with MFP on and off (mostly off) since March 2011. In my quest to get healthy, I am working on quiting smoking, by using an electronic cigarette. So my main focus is on getting in enough exercise that I don't gain more than 10 pounds. So far so good.
As Skinnyjeansbound already stated (skinnyjeans is my friend "ITRW") I have been lurking at this tread for over a week. Sorry for being soo nosey, getting to know the regulars, and not sharing seems to rude now. :blushing:

Welcome Margaret! It is not rude to "lurk"... it takes courage to post on a thread on any website, but with a website that covers something as personal as weight loss and health... TONS of courage. Great job :drinker:

PIGS FLY: I am going to try Yoga this month. With my shoulder injuries, I have realized I need to do some serious stretching. I am going to practice some basic Yoga postures on days I don't swim.

Oh oh oh! :P I know I keep pushing it but I LOVE how easy this was for beginners to start.

Just My Size Yoga with Meghan Garcia.

HEre is part one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XzXpvVqvp4

and part two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FciSptSFNY

Greetings everyone.
Welcome Garetie any friend of Skinnyjeanzbound…

Robin- when I have muscle pain in my back that is not too bad I use a spray or roll-on of something called Biofreeze. I got some from a Chiropractor once and now I order it online or try to find it locally. It is for sale at some massage places around here. It is not cheap but not too expensive. It is sort of like icy hot. It does not smell too bad or at least I get used to it quickly. Good luck with your surgery.

Lin- hope your Dad is getting better.

B- hope your Mom, sister, and even your brother :grumble: are doing well, take care of yourself!

Naceto- I never used to have digestive problems when I ate unhealthy food and weighed 400 lbs. Now that I am eating healthy food I find I am not as regular and I am way gassier then before.

My MiL is now in the hospital with pancreases problems, so my wife has been at the hospital for the last few days. My FiL is waiting for results of his cancer tests; hopefully it is just in his prostate. The tests are for everywhere else. I feel like hammered *kitten*. I can hardly walk or sit for long with my messed up back and my lower jaw hurts from having my molar ripped out. I want to just cry like a baby and go to bed and wake up to all this being over and done with. I am having a hard time keeping a good attitude. I am going to go take a real hot shower and then search for something soft to eat. I need to get some groceries but my wife has the car at the hospital. I guess I should be happy that all my pain should go away with a little time.

yoga is really hard. you wouldn't think it would be but it is. it also feels really good by the end though. have a great time with it.

Can't believe that after asking you all to welcome Margaret, I didn't even acknowledge her post! :noway: I'm kind of an a$$hat that way sometimes, but fortunately she's used to it. :ohwell: So welcome, Margaret!!! :flowerforyou:

@morgori--so sorry to hear about your in-laws--tell mrs. morgori my thoughts are with you all and I hope to see her back on the thread soon with good news. Also, hope you are feeling better quickly.

I finished the yard work and ended up burning almost 900 calories according to my HRM. :bigsmile: Also, I talked to my sister today and since we are both off for holiday tomorrow, I'm gonna go visit her and my niece. That means I need to switch around my exercise plan--will swap monday and tuesday. Now you all see why I need to do this week to week--sheesh!

My exercise plan this week:
Sat = gym + walk dog--DONE!!
Sun = walk dog + mow lawn/pull weeds--DONE!!
Mon = walk dog + some sort of core work
Tues = long run outside w/ dog
Wed = gym + walk dog
Thurs = core work (it's Open House at school so not sure if I will even get to this)
Fri = walk dog
Sat = gym + walk dog
Sun = gym + walk dog

@skinny, congrats on resisting the worse stuff!

@jt, sorry you were in a funk, but welcome back! Sometimes those emotions run wild with us even when we don't know why they are there. Hopefully they behave themselves for awhile for you.

@janak, your grandma sounds adorable. I'm glad once you told her you're working on your weight that she supported you, its good when they back you instead of making you feel awkward.

@Robin, I hope your shoulder gets better soon, hopefully icing it like the others mentioned will help it mend quickly. Praying for you with your surgery.

@Garetie - WELCOME! This group of people is wonderful and inviting. I've only been with them a week but feel very motivated and inspired by these wonderful ladies.

@MyMowMow, thanks for that link! I want to start yoga too, and that should help!

My Sunday Share - this weekend was...just...ugh. Yesterday at disney wasnt so bad. We are unhealthy, but we walked ALOT (12 hours of being there, so I put in a lot of miles), but today the FIL called and asked to goto breakfast which we did, had an omlette with peaches on the side, only ate half. Right after I had my Aunt-in-law's bday party, went for italian and then cake. Feeling like everything went out the window today, going to hit up the gym tomorrow (need to relax today, muscles are still tight from yesterday) maybe check out doing some yoga today so I don't feel like I've done nothing,