Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@andrea--I'm so sorry about your BIL and your husband's health problems, that's a lot to handle--especially after the loss of his aunt. As far as the work problems, can this new director just eliminate your position so easily? If that happens will you still have a job there--are you under contract or tenured at your school? Not sure how it works in NY or if you even have a union. Regardless, that sounds very stressful! Hugs to you as you deal with all of this. :flowerforyou:

@nicole--great mileage today--I'm so proud of you!! :drinker:

@sweetp--hope the trip to Houston goes well.

@roozombie--sorry I forgot to respond to you before :blushing: --I'm so excited to see you back on the thread!! It sucks that you gained back some weight while finishing your dis and all, but you will reach onederland again in no time!!

@glow--great job sticking with the plan! :drinker:

@christine--I was thinking the same thing as roo--most orange juice I've seen comes in at about 100 calories for 6-8 oz.

@megan--glad Milo is a motivator for you!! I know there are plenty of days when I'm not feeling it, but my Gunner nudges me out the door, and I always feel better after a walk or run with him!

@mymowmow--great job--any loss is good!! Oh, and I love the pic of your kitty!

@kelley--glad you are feeling so energized!!

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--DONE!!
Tues = long run outside w/ dog or gym + walk dog (weather dependent)--did long walk w/dog + core work instead
Wed = gym + walk dog--did long run outside w/dog instead
Thurs = core work (it's Open House at school so not sure if I will even get to this)--did nothing
Fri = walk dog--DONE!! (made it a very long walk -- about 4 miles)
Sat = gym + walk dog--DONE!!
Sun = gym + walk dog

Grading goals:
1. 57/58 creative writing stories
2. 22/22 vocab quizzes
3. x/58 motif analyses
4. x/58 censorship article responses

Well, I finished #1 (the only reason I didn't finish the last story is that the girl didn't turn in her rubric which means she will get it back AFTER the rest of the class--my way of reminding them to turn in their rubrics).

I plan to do #4 tonight--It's really just spot-checking their answers since we already discussed them in class, so it should go fast.

Tomorrow, DH and I are going to my parents to visit with family--excited to see my niece! I will have limited "me" time, so I need to make a choice between the gym and grading. :ohwell: Not gonna stress about it--will see how I feel tomorrow morning and decide them.

Saturday Success-- Lack for me. I had nothing this week, in fact I'm in a defecit. My foot was injured, not sure exact reasoning, I'm going to blame landing on it wrong while jogging down a hill, or old worn out sneakers while doing that jog. Regardless, it was hurting to a point where I couldn't put a lot of weight on it. I guess the one success I got was dragging my butt to a doctor to have it checked to make sure it wasn't serious. It's not, just a contusion, but it still hurts.

I'm sorry your foot is still hurt. I sincerely hope it gets better soon

Saturday Success: Well to be honest I'm kinda lacking here as well. It rained all day so I wasn't able to get the dogs to the park like I so wanted to do- instead I was stuck cooking. I haven't eaten as much as I feel I should but I did find an AWESOME way to get off sodas permanently! Tonic or seltzer water +lemon juice or maybe a TOUCH of grenadine tastes amazing.

I love seltzer and a tiny splash of cranberry--it's my go-to drink when I'm out at bars but need to stay sober to drive. It makes me feel like I'm still having a cocktail.

This makes the linguistics nerd in me wonder--do you guys call it seltzer or soda or soda water? I've noticed that here in Chicago, I often have to repeat myself if I ask for "seltzer" but bartenders always understand when I ask for "soda." However, I've traveled places where "seltzer" or "soda water"seem to be the preferred terms.

Today I completed my first 5k in 48 minutes! My time would have been better if the end hadn't been all uphill. But all in all I am super proud of my friend Brittany and myself! I will catch up tomorrow. Too tired from the day.

Jana--that's so awesome!!! Proud of you and your friend!!! :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

Great job on a successful rollover!!@skinny

@naceto love your posts that is so great. Awesome on walking etc

@Cath-- great on the pizza that is a victory.
@monarchris--I think its great how you work out the rest of your food for the day to stay under after your breakfast.
@Robin -- hope you are doing ok since your surgery
@Jana that is great!

Saturday Success-- went with my daughter to Golden Corral for lunch. I went up 1st plate 1 piece of chicken, baked sweet potato, 1/2 of butter, 4 brussel sprouts, 1/2 cup scoop of squash/zuchinni medley dessert was my salad. Than we left. I sit through my daughters trip for dessert. It was hard. But my salad filled me. I left there not being so stuffed I think I'd exploded. Which is my normal mo there. Friday at work was stressful. hard and long-- came home really tired, joints hurting, and freezing went to bed early this morning I felt still so tired hurting just moved very slow I didn't want to do anything but sit cover up with a blanket in my lazy girl and read books, But luckly I have Bella Jo who is use to her walks and likes them so off we went on our 1st one, that got me up and kept me up cleaning the house. etc. So good day.

Wishing everyone a good night,

Liz

Saturday Success-- Lack for me. I had nothing this week, in fact I'm in a defecit. My foot was injured, not sure exact reasoning, I'm going to blame landing on it wrong while jogging down a hill, or old worn out sneakers while doing that jog. Regardless, it was hurting to a point where I couldn't put a lot of weight on it. I guess the one success I got was dragging my butt to a doctor to have it checked to make sure it wasn't serious. It's not, just a contusion, but it still hurts.

I'm sorry your foot is still hurt. I sincerely hope it gets better soon

Saturday Success: Well to be honest I'm kinda lacking here as well. It rained all day so I wasn't able to get the dogs to the park like I so wanted to do- instead I was stuck cooking. I haven't eaten as much as I feel I should but I did find an AWESOME way to get off sodas permanently! Tonic or seltzer water +lemon juice or maybe a TOUCH of grenadine tastes amazing.

I love seltzer and a tiny splash of cranberry--it's my go-to drink when I'm out at bars but need to stay sober to drive. It makes me feel like I'm still having a cocktail.

This makes the linguistics nerd in me wonder--do you guys call it seltzer or soda or soda water? I've noticed that here in Chicago, I often have to repeat myself if I ask for "seltzer" but bartenders always understand when I ask for "soda." However, I've traveled places where "seltzer" or "soda water"seem to be the preferred terms.

@Skinny you know honestly I'm not too sure. Usually I just call it seltzer water but then again... I get funny looks for it too lol. Truthfully I hear everyone here calling it something different. Dad calls it tonic, mom calls it soda water, my fiance calls it seltzer. Wonder why one thing has gotten so many different names attached to it?

Haven't thought about putting cranberry juice in it though. :O totally gotta try it... it sounds reeeeally good.

Is seltzer the same thing as "tonic"? I know when I buy it in the store, I ask for soda water, but when I order in a bar, it's tonic. (We are in the Pacific NorthWest, near Seattle, WA)

@Naceto You know honestly, I'm not sure. I believe it is the same, but I know in the store we go to a lot there's seltzer water, tonic water and then soda water. :O I kinda can't help but wonder the same thing now lol

Saturday Success-- Lack for me. I had nothing this week, in fact I'm in a defecit. My foot was injured, not sure exact reasoning, I'm going to blame landing on it wrong while jogging down a hill, or old worn out sneakers while doing that jog. Regardless, it was hurting to a point where I couldn't put a lot of weight on it. I guess the one success I got was dragging my butt to a doctor to have it checked to make sure it wasn't serious. It's not, just a contusion, but it still hurts.

I'm sorry your foot is still hurt. I sincerely hope it gets better soon

Saturday Success: Well to be honest I'm kinda lacking here as well. It rained all day so I wasn't able to get the dogs to the park like I so wanted to do- instead I was stuck cooking. I haven't eaten as much as I feel I should but I did find an AWESOME way to get off sodas permanently! Tonic or seltzer water +lemon juice or maybe a TOUCH of grenadine tastes amazing.

I love seltzer and a tiny splash of cranberry--it's my go-to drink when I'm out at bars but need to stay sober to drive. It makes me feel like I'm still having a cocktail.

This makes the linguistics nerd in me wonder--do you guys call it seltzer or soda or soda water? I've noticed that here in Chicago, I often have to repeat myself if I ask for "seltzer" but bartenders always understand when I ask for "soda." However, I've traveled places where "seltzer" or "soda water"seem to be the preferred terms.

@Skinny you know honestly I'm not too sure. Usually I just call it seltzer water but then again... I get funny looks for it too lol. Truthfully I hear everyone here calling it something different. Dad calls it tonic, mom calls it soda water, my fiance calls it seltzer. Wonder why one thing has gotten so many different names attached to it?

Haven't thought about putting cranberry juice in it though. :O totally gotta try it... it sounds reeeeally good.

Is seltzer the same thing as "tonic"? I know when I buy it in the store, I ask for soda water, but when I order in a bar, it's tonic. (We are in the Pacific NorthWest, near Seattle, WA)

@Naceto You know honestly, I'm not sure. I believe it is the same, but I know in the store we go to a lot there's seltzer water, tonic water and then soda water. :O I kinda can't help but wonder the same thing now lol

Tonic water is definitely different from seltzer/soda water. Tonic has a specific flavor and is loaded with calories unless you get the "light" variety (well, loaded might be hyperbole, but it's around 100 cal for 8 oz, which to me is a lot for "water") whereas seltzer/soda water is merely unflavored, carbonated water with zero calories.

So mad. I just wrote a pretty lengthy reply and it didn't take. Grrrrr!!!! Let me try this again.

First of all, Robin would be so proud of you guys. There were so many that posted reminders about the thread changing over. Skinny started the new thread and got us right on track. I love this board!!!!

I'm still not good at individual responses, but really enjoy reading everyones weight successes & struggles plus our personal stuff too. It's our life and we're always going to have those hills and valleys. Just a few comments though:

@naceto: What a week!! I love how you showed your comparisons over 70 days. You've done good!!! The walking this week was amazing. Good for you!!

@andrea. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. When it rains it pours. So much is going on right now and I'm sure it's tough focusing on you when things around you are falling apart. Your husband is so lucky you made him go. I know it's not the news he wanted, but at least it's being caught early and treated. I had 4 removed and luckily all were clear, but it was a wake up call for me that's for sure. Hang in there! While I know you will not want to focus on yourself, try to at least maintain until this bumps in the road slow down.

Saturday Success: I get so worked up on the day to day ups and downs, but when I look at the big picture I'm so excited. I've been using MFP now for 5 weeks. I'm down 19 lbs and just bought pants a size smaller - WOO HOO!!! Even though I gained a 1# this week, I'm celebrating the bigger picture.

I never completed Robin's September Goals so here are mine.

1) Back to the Future: Since I've only been using MFP for 5 weeks, everything is really good. I do know I'm looking forward to a healthier future ahead and not looking back.

2) Pigs Fly Why Can't I: So I've decided to mix up my exercise (walking/swimming) and going to try bike riding. I haven't been on one in years, but with fall coming and the beautiful weather what a great way to introduce fall and show pigs can fly. LOL!!

Saturday Success-- Lack for me. I had nothing this week, in fact I'm in a defecit. My foot was injured, not sure exact reasoning, I'm going to blame landing on it wrong while jogging down a hill, or old worn out sneakers while doing that jog. Regardless, it was hurting to a point where I couldn't put a lot of weight on it. I guess the one success I got was dragging my butt to a doctor to have it checked to make sure it wasn't serious. It's not, just a contusion, but it still hurts.

I'm sorry your foot is still hurt. I sincerely hope it gets better soon

Saturday Success: Well to be honest I'm kinda lacking here as well. It rained all day so I wasn't able to get the dogs to the park like I so wanted to do- instead I was stuck cooking. I haven't eaten as much as I feel I should but I did find an AWESOME way to get off sodas permanently! Tonic or seltzer water +lemon juice or maybe a TOUCH of grenadine tastes amazing.

I love seltzer and a tiny splash of cranberry--it's my go-to drink when I'm out at bars but need to stay sober to drive. It makes me feel like I'm still having a cocktail.

This makes the linguistics nerd in me wonder--do you guys call it seltzer or soda or soda water? I've noticed that here in Chicago, I often have to repeat myself if I ask for "seltzer" but bartenders always understand when I ask for "soda." However, I've traveled places where "seltzer" or "soda water"seem to be the preferred terms.

@Skinny you know honestly I'm not too sure. Usually I just call it seltzer water but then again... I get funny looks for it too lol. Truthfully I hear everyone here calling it something different. Dad calls it tonic, mom calls it soda water, my fiance calls it seltzer. Wonder why one thing has gotten so many different names attached to it?

Haven't thought about putting cranberry juice in it though. :O totally gotta try it... it sounds reeeeally good.

Is seltzer the same thing as "tonic"? I know when I buy it in the store, I ask for soda water, but when I order in a bar, it's tonic. (We are in the Pacific NorthWest, near Seattle, WA)

@Naceto You know honestly, I'm not sure. I believe it is the same, but I know in the store we go to a lot there's seltzer water, tonic water and then soda water. :O I kinda can't help but wonder the same thing now lol

Tonic water is definitely different from seltzer/soda water. Tonic has a specific flavor and is loaded with calories unless you get the "light" variety (well, loaded might be hyperbole, but it's around 100 cal for 8 oz, which to me is a lot for "water") whereas seltzer/soda water is merely unflavored, carbonated water with zero calories.

This was the first time I'd tried carbonated water of any kind (Turns out what I'm drinking is diet tonic water- I really didn't know) so I'm currently kind of hooked on it... but I am drinking the light version so no added cals as far as the tonic water itself goes (what I'm adding to it is another story though lol)

Also, I asked my dad about that too- I was curious and he usually knows stuff like that. He said tonic water also has something called "quinine" (I am not sure at all if I spelled that right). He said that prevents or treats (I can't remember exactly which he said) Malaria. Just a little bit of trivial information lol.

@robin--so glad you are home and on the mend! :flowerforyou:

@kelley & raven--Yes, I knew about the quinine in tonic and its connection to malaria, but I didn't know about the muscle cramps.

@kelley--I guess your post answers my original question about what you call it, since you refer to it as "seltzer" throughout your response. You're in Texas, right? I remember getting funny looks for calling it that while on vacation in either New Orleans or Memphis, but I can't remember which. It's kind of funny b/c I always thought of it as "seltzer" but have found "soda" to be more common here in Chicago. I think perhaps my parents, who are Detroit natives, passed on the term "seltzer" to me. Oh, and soda is better with vodka too! :drinker:

@raven--I've tried tonic and just don't like the taste--it's such a strange mix of bitter and sweet. My mother, however, loves it--she drinks it straight with fresh lime (and occasionally some vodka ).

@susan--yes, the bigger picture is so important!! It's way too easy to get hung up on the little ups and downs, and that will make you crazy! Congrats on your 19 lb loss and the smaller pants!!

Sunday Share:
I have a meeting or appt. after work almost everyday this week, so exercise will be more difficult. :ohwell: Going to take that into account as I plan my work outs for the week:

Mon--walk dog (donating blood)
Tues--walk dog + core work (union board mtg)
Wed--long run w/ dog (faculty mtg)
Thurs--core work (haircut/pedi)
Fri--walk dog
Sat--walk dog + gym
Sun--walk dog + gym