Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

well, i failed on halloween. and today is my birthday but i've asked not to have a cake at all. so i guess i'm back on the wagon :laugh:

Best Wishes Toots!

Lin

I did not have any halloween candy in my house or i would have eaten it. For those who got pulled in by the voice of the sugar.....it is over and done....now get back on track and move forward....you will not fail from one event....only if you do not get going again
We know how to do this and can do it TOGETHER
i am a bit nervous about going for groceries today. I have not been for about 2 months so there is nothing in my fridge and no carbs or candy in my house which makes it hard to nibble on anything. I have to plan adn defrost something if i want a meal. Don't want to go crazy when shopping and i have a small list so i need to stick to it.....not my strong point :grumble:

Happy Birthday, toots! Calories you eat on your birthday shouldn't count. (They do, but they shouldn't!)

Friday Fitness: My sister is in town, no way do I have to worry about not exercising while she's around. I think she was born with a pair of running shoes already strapped to her feet. :laugh:

Happy Birthday, toots! Calories you eat on your birthday shouldn't count. (They do, but they shouldn't!)

haha totally

Toots!


Got good news at the Doctor's today, I am gratefull for the test results.

thanks. and ohhh good news. grats

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Happy Birthday Toots.
Thanks Robin I will start telling myself it's fun time. and see if I can get an attitude adjustment.

I dislike Halloween. I never enjoyed it as a child and don't give out candy now so I didn't have to have candy in the house. I guess you could say I am a Boo Humbug. :laugh:

@losiliga--welcome and bump means bring up my post--it's just what people write when they don't have time to post, but want to save the thread so it will come up on "my topics."

@toots--happy birthday!!! :flowerforyou:

@tom--glad you had good news at the doc's!

@mara--have fun visiting w/ your sis!

@karenleona--hope your shopping went well.

@doug--good luck with the push ups and sit ups--I need to get back to those so let me know if you want to make it a challenge. Maybe we can motivate each other.

@sherrie--ooh only 30 more classes! I bet you can do it!

@liz--I agree about having purpose for the walks--I love to go out and run just to run, but on the days when I'm tired or grumpy or unmotivated it's nice to have my gunner waiting for his walk--it really helps to get me out the door some days.

@kris--it's great that you live within walking distance of so many places--the little cart is a great idea for grocery shopping.

@tina--good luck with the challenge--it sounds like fun! I have done challenge groups for the past few months, so I'm taking a break and just going to stick to this thread for Nov. However, I will probably get right back into a challenge after that--it's so motivating!

@flowersofdawn--oooh the wine party sounds like fun and it seems like you have a great plan so you can enjoy it!

@holly--I think the miles challenge is flexible. I don't have a pedometer, so I won't be including daily steps--just my exercise miles running, biking, stairmaster, and my daily walks with my dog.

@kelley--good luck with your exam and enjoy your days off!

@robin--I also fell off the logging wagon--partly b/c I didn't keep track of all the candy on Wed. and then yesterday I had Parent-Teacher conferences and just didn't have the time or energy to do it. Today wasn't great either, but I will log everything. :grumble:

@angelika--sorry you are having a tough time--we are here for you! :flowerforyou:

@laurie--have fun in Portland!

@mommyplus3--your post made me laugh--"manhandled" :laugh:

@corymomma--Hi Heidi!!! So glad to see you back in the thread--love your profile pic; was that your Halloween costume? You look great, PS.

@jana--sorry you are not feeling "ready" for your 10k--just get through it as best you can and think of it as setting up a time to beat when you do your next one. I'm feeling a bit worried about my Turkey Trot seeing as I haven't run in almost 2 weeks. I really need to step it up, if I want to beat last year's 5k time.

@vickie--sorry your work is piling up.

@jt--ugh--I hate it when my sleep schedule gets screwed up! I wish I had some advice for you--I've heard melatonin works for some people, but I've never tried it myself.

@chistine--sorry you were sick, but glad you are feeling better!

Thursday Truth:
This week has been an epic fail as far as food, fitness, and logging. The good news is I will get back on track tomorrow. I plan to make Saturday a "me" day. I'm going to sleep as long as I want and then work out as long as I want. Only after doing those 2 things will I consider grading.

Friday Fitness:
Setting up my monthly goals and exercise goals for the week.

November Challenge:
1. Keep carbs at 40% of total calories--for me November starts on Saturday 11/3.
2. Run/bike/climb/walk 50 miles from Nov. 3 through Nov. 30.

This week:
Sat--walk dog + gym
Sun--walk dog
Mon--long run
Tues--walk dog + core
Wed--walk dog + gym
Thurs--rest day (parent/teacher conferences again)
Fri--flying to New Orleans
Sat--lots of walking around French Quarter
Sun--more walking--flying home in PM

Well, I did make it to rock climbing tonight but not to the bowling. I ended working late trying to get things before Monday. I still have one set of benchmark test to grade and get recorded on Monday. Science fair projects will wait until I return. It will be easier that way. I realized tonight that if I did not have rock climbing to go to I could have worked another hour or two at school. Attempting to get things done. The never ending work at the end of the marking period.

Friday- Rock climbing
saturday- Trainer workout
Sunday- Gym
Monday-Friday- walking around Portland
Saturday- rest day
Sunday-???

Tomorrow I am going to a football game but will be walking to get there. It will be a busy weekend but I will make it work.
May everyone have a great weekend and your choices stay on the healthy side.

I am back from a wonderful evening at Women of Faith! Got to hear CeCe Winans sing one of my all-time favorites, Alabaster Box. I really needed to have a night of worship after this week of being sick and then having fallen off the wagon. Praise God I was under calories and didn't have any sugar-laden treats today!!! It is really late and I have more WOF tomorrow and will get to hear Selah, a group I really enjoy listening to plus great speakers. Take care all my friends and I will catch up tomorrow evening.

Christine

Christine - I'm so glad you had a good time. I was supposed to attend a women's conference a few weeks ago, but had to cancel. I've never heard CeCe in person, but she's such a talent. One of my all-time favorites is Sandy Patty. She's just amazing! Good job staying under and bypassing the sugary treats. AWESOME job!!!! Enjoy the rest of WOF!!

thanks everyone!

I dislike Halloween. I never enjoyed it as a child and don't give out candy now so I didn't have to have candy in the house. I guess you could say I am a Boo Humbug. :laugh:

i laughed out loud at that

Toots -did you do anything special today??

nah, i'm not much of a birthday type. i went shopping. for stuff for my guinea pigs :laugh: not the thrill fest you might think it would be. i tried to vote but they new mexico state website says early voting sites are open until 8 but both of them here in town closed at seven. bah.

My little Italian greyhound, Luna, had a checkup at the Vet yesterday. Everything looks good. We are very happy she does not have the initial diagnosis of an enlarged heart. They want to do another chest X-ray in a month just to double-check, but her cough is gone! Beautiful weather here today, but no bike riding for me. Hubby and son are going golfing without me. I will be walking the Turttle pool, though, when the current is up and running. The knee brace is a nuisance, but my knee does not bother me at all!

did pretty good with my grocery shopping....did not buy any treats just supplies that i needed and fresh veggies....whew....
Made a big pot of pea soup for the freezer and tomorrow i am making lentil and sweet pea soup.
I shopped till i dropped yesterday....i guess i was walking and standing and lifting groceries more than i was used to and my back was sore and my knees were yelling at me so i did not get much done downstairs. Today i wll put up the last of the baseboards i painted yesterday then vaccuum the bedroom and it is ready for the new bed. I will finishe the taping of the other room and maybe start painting....or perhaps cut a few more baseboards for another room cause it is so much fun using the power saw!!!!
whatever i do, i better get off here and get something done
what are your plans for today??

Saturday success- I managed to haul myself out of bed and get out the door for a jog at 5am. It was cold but not horrible, warmed up pretty good after a mile and by mile 3had even taken off the gloves. Went a total of 12miles. Next week I am @ Disney for the Wine and Dine 1/2 marathon and had to get in a long run. It felt great, it takes me about 3 miles before I get into my groove. So glad I went I was rewarded with an absolutely beautiful sunrise as well. My legs are a bit sore now, mostly if I have been sittign for a while and then stand up, I'm a tad gimpy for the first minute or so.

Not sure who started this but I totally love the idea of writing out the workout plans for the week, and I am going to be using that idea.

Halloween is officially over, the decorations are down and hubby took them to storage. I survived the candy pretty well- it was great until I opened the bag, then its as if there is some cosmic force pulling my hand and arm into that black hole that is the candy bag. I also didn't buy any of the kinds I really love so that makes it easier. I hate the candy but love Halloween. THe kids and I had the house all decked out with lights and spooky stuff. then had a minitaure graveyard set up int he yard, fog machine, and lots of carved pumpkins. I love sitting out on the porch and handing out the candy. Hubby took the girls out through the neighborhood. I have my 3 thanksgivign nutcrackers out (man and lady pilgrim and a turkey) but am thinking I need a trip to Hobby Lobby on Monday.

Happy belated birthday to you Toots!!

MyMOwMOW- great idea for all the walking and a little rolly cart is a great idea.

Karenleona- I have used this trick many times, I have a snack with soem protein before I go grocery shopping. I don't think there is a greater test of will power than being at the grocery store and having your tummy growl and comment on your purchases.

Morgori- That's wonderful there was good news from the Dr

Jtconst- GLad I am not the only one who comments at the workout instructors. I am not normally a very voacl person but there have been many times when I was ready to swear like a drunken sailor at the Tv and the workout instructor who I am certian was a spawn of Satan. Whatever it takes to keep you from pushing the stop button!

Lauriek70- How fun to go rock climbing, I am way too chicken to even try that. My older girls love it though

Monarchris- Glad you enjoyed your evening, sometimes those "me breaks" are more helpful than anything else.

Susan2396- Congratulations on selling your house. Enjoy Las Vegas! Our neighbors moved to Henderson a few months ago and completely love it there.

Don't forget- tonight we set the clocks back, no more Daylight Savings Time!!:noway:

Now time to drink up- water tag!:drinker:

Toots- Hope you had a great birthday. Best wishes for the year ahead.

Had a wonderful climb last night and a good workout this morning. It was more weight training and using machine so that was interesting. I enjoyed the football game today even through it was very cold and windy here. Navy won and will be going to a bowl game in December. I am still thawing out and I have been home for a couple of hours.

Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour tonight as we head back onto standard daylight time.

I want to get the gym tomorrow for another workout even through I am sure I will be walking around Portland.


I am celebrating everyone's successes this week. May you all continue to succeed in all that you do and try.

Have a wonderful week.

Susan2396- Congratulations on selling your house. Enjoy Las Vegas! Our neighbors moved to Henderson a few months ago and completely love it there.

Thank you!! I actually live in Henderson around the Green Valley area. We've been here about 6 months and love it too. Everyone thinks Vegas is just the strip, but it's actually a city of 2 million people. There's so much to do out here and the weather is simply amazing. We love it too!!!