Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

ok I did it. One workout down and a lifetimes worth to go. It wasnt to bad and got real funny in the middle as my little doggy wasn't sure why mommy was lying on the floor but it put her in perfect range for lots of doggy kisses.:laugh: :laugh:

got real funny in the middle as my little doggy wasn't sure why mommy was lying on the floor but it put her in perfect range for lots of doggy kisses.:laugh: :laugh:

Lol! The first time I did Yoga (well, my first exercise EVER really) the cats both freaked out. They paced around me and yowled and yowled.

They still tag team me when I do downward dog. I'm prone and they can nuzzle and rub against my face and I can't fight them off.

Hi guys! I know I said no personals until I catch up with grading, but I can't resist a few:

@cath--so sorry about your puppy and your knee--I hope you get some positive news on both.

@alison--so happy you are obese

@tina--congrats on school!!

Wed. Wish:
That I catch up on my grading very soon, so I can spend more time with all of you.

Wednesday wish: I have FOUR ...
1) that I could stave off the munchies. I really don't do too bad, I don't think. My daughter brought home a bag of Oreos. I had three. In my B.MFP. days, I would have eaten half the bag!
2) that my little Luna wouldn't be as sick as I think she is. (She is the little gray Italian Greyhound in my picture.) We will get news back from the second X-ray reading tomorrow.
3) that the motor at the pool would be fixed already.
4) that when I see my knee doc on Tuesday he tells me I didn't hurt my knee as bad as I think i did.

Hello Everyone,

Today has been really busy one at work seems like the clients were all having a bad day. So lots of melt downs; I was at work today by 8am than out at 6pm than went to our midweek service. Just go home about a half hour ago. Tomorrow we are taking the group to a corn maze.

@ Lin I know were Iowa is. :laugh: lol

Really tired

I hope everyone has a good night.
will check in later .

Liz

Good Morning All. Last night I couldn't sleep because I have too much energy. Wow. I started the HCG shots a week ago and I am down over 10 pounds now. I spent the first 3 days fat loading so really it has only been 4 days of reducing. I have not been hungry at all so that has been a blessing.

I have been reading alot about the stress factors. How your body puts cortisol into the system which causes the fat to build up around the stomach area and slows the metabolism down at the same time. That's me to a tee. I realized that when I am under unusual stress (death in family, divorce, job change, etc...) is when I have put on the greatest amounts of weight that just stay with me. When the cortisol gets dumped into the system it creates a feeling of tiredness, lethargy, and makes your muscles weak. As though your depression isn't enough. The only thing that will counter this is exercise and this seems to be the time that you don't want to exercise you just want to crawl into you fetal position and veg. For me this is a revelation because now I know what needs to be done. Making sure I recongize this at the time that it counts will be my next hurdle.

So I am committed to walking at least 5 days a week. Right now it is 15 minutes each time. Doesn't seem like much to some but it is to me. The most important part is that I do it, no matter how long it is. I am establishing a pattern right now. As the weight comes down, it will get easier. Zig Zigler once said that he bought a beautiful jogging outfit, made sure his neighbor accross the street noticed him stretching at the top of his driveway as he waved and then after they left, he ran all the way to the mail box. But he sure did look good. He said this was his first day of running every day.

I missed my Wed Wish so I will do it today. I wish for more than enough. More then enough weight loss, more than enough happiness, more than enough friends, more than enough love.

Happy Thursday everybody!

My truth - I have not been as devoted to this process as I should be. I exercise and I try to eat well, but if I go over my calorie count I don't think it's that big a deal and therefore, I really have not seen the weightloss that I need to. So today I'm recommitting. I joined a group to lose 20 pounds by Christmas and I am going to get focused and stick to my plan like crazy and then see what results I get.

I hope all of you are doing well today! Have a great one!

Thursday truth-This week has been a struggle, I feel as though my commitment to weight loss is going down hill (and I just started) I need to get my butt in gear!.

Thursday Truth::: I stepped on the scale today and it shows a 4lb gain in 2DAYS.........WHAT!?!?!? I know I went over calories on Tuesday but I didn't yesterday, and I know I didn't go over enough on Tuesday to gain 4lbs....I had gained 2lbs yesterday and 2lbs this morning. I was 217.6 on Tuesday and today was 221....I don't get it. I do feel really bloated and uncomfortable. And haven't um been able to "go" for a day or two. But really, really 4lbs??? So frustrating.


Tina

There must be something in the air, I am feeling extremely tired, bone-deep tired. Trying to get up energy to put Richard Simmons on and walk through exercise. Missed my walk last night due to being late when I got home and feeling exhausted after playing with my granddaughter. This morning it is raining so will miss another walk. Feeling lots of weight on my lungs right now and when I weighed this morning I gained 5 lbs, so know its water. I have my CT next Tuesday and see pulmonologist. I know this too shall pass and I will be back to my cheerful, perky self in no time. I miss the euphoria I get from nice brisk walks. The weather went from the 80s yesterday to the 50s today:huh: Wishing for a happy medium.

Praying for sick people, sick pets, those with motivation issues and everyone in between. We will get through this.

Christine

@Robinsegg- Breakfast sounds great! I love an egg white omelet with a slice of cheese torn and strategically placed! I should do that tomorrow. I bought Chihuahua cheese with jalapeno. I can't wait! (I do tend to wonder if one gets Chihuahua cheese by milking real chihuahuas. My husband says probably not. That would take a lot of work....)

@monachris- Either that, or you could be coming down with something. I think if you are bone tired, you should take a day to rest and give your immune system an opportunity to fight for you. (Of course, I fell of the wagon for a month, so I suppose I'm not the most diligent one here...



Thursday Truth- My biggest issue is that I feel guilty putting me first when I am caregiving. I NEED to remember that if I fall ill because I didn't take care of me, then I won't be taking care of anyone else. And if taking care of me means not buying something that is unhealthy and I can't resist, that is what it means. I must learn to say "This is what I need to do to take care of me..." not just to myself, but out loud. If it is selfish, is it anymore so than wanting what one wants? In the long run, no one really suffers if I don't buy unhealthy food.

Hello!
Just Wednesday Wishing everyone every success and happiness!


(I subbed today! It's great being back in the classroom, even sporadically!)

so glad to hear you got to teach!!!

@MyMOWMOW, I hope your cat is ok.

Thursday truth--I'm totally not committing to my exercise goals. I did manage to do 30 minutes on the elliptical last night, but I'm supposed to be doing 60 minutes of cardio per day, that was my goal since just keeping below on calories doesn't help me tremendously in weight loss. I really need to burn it off. Why is it I'd rather do almost anything (even clean house) than exercise?

I am back for now. This has been a trying week with very little down time.

Clarification- I need to stay under 50 g of carbs a day however, I fail on this task every time I try to do it. It is usually by accident that it happens. Typically, I am happy if I am under 100g a day. Most day it is approaching 150g. I just enjoy my carbs to much to let them all go on a consistent basis.

Wish- That I can find the motivation and the desire to stick to with the goals to lose weight. This means watching what I eat on a daily basis.

Truth- I have given into to more carbs the last couple of days than I have in a long time. The carbs of choice are pure sugar namely candy. Yesterday, was the worst but it is no excuse. Yesterday, my day started off on the wrong foot and continued downhill all day. Cut the back of my leg while shaving- not a big deal. then went to leave for work and my car would not start. Tried a couple of times and NADA to sound or anything. Drove my mom's car to work because I had an observation yesterday. Ask my mom to call triple AAA but I had to call. Arrive to school late then had to make a few phone calls. Gave students busy work so I could make the call. The tow truck arrived and the car started right up, the driver suggested that it might be the battery and to call AAA back and have them send another truck that replaces the battery. Called AAA again during planning and learned that if I went that route the warranty would be in my mom's name and if something happened she would need to be in the car with me. Not realistic expectation. Next had observation which went okay at least the kids stayed engaged throughout the lesson. Lunch- called the AAA garage and asked them about the battery warranty and if I needed to bring it or could someone else do it. Luckily, my brother and my mom were able to take my car out there so they could check it out and replace the battery. About 2:40 I was trying to figure out how to get my car so I could run the rest of my errands that day. Called dentist to see if they were running on time for my 4pm appointment ( usually running late), they were on time. Arranged to meet my mom and brother after the appointment. Bro drove me to the car place so I could retrieve my car at 5pm. Then drove to the gym to meet my trainer at 5:30 and worked out for 1 hour. Then meet my friend to continue working out. Then we went to dinner at her house at 7:30 pm. By the time I got home at 9;15 I was physically and mentally exhausted. Needless to stay, I ate a few candy bars yesterday while dealing with the car issues and all the stress build up.

Today- observation results all went well. Tonight I am resting and catching up on the posts. Next, I need to grade a few papers before going to sleep.

Grading goals
7th grade lab papers x/29
8th grade chemical/ physical change responses x/90

Tomorrow will be adding
8th grade chemical reaction labs x/90.

next week 7th grade science fair projects are due but at least I can grade those during the presentations.