Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Had a great time at the Chihuly exhibit at the Aboretum with friends today, logged over 9000 steps on my Fitbit just for the exhibit. Still trying to figure out the Fitbit, I don't like the fact that its sensitive enough to count extra steps while sitting in a car - so still some things to figure out.

Welcome to all the newlings that have checked in lately.

Plan to just relax the rest of the night, maybe find an old movie to watch. :bigsmile:

don't particularly have a NSV this week... maybe the fact that I didn't go further overboard today?

@robin - nice pie trick! I will have to remember that one!
@skinnyjeanz - great walk in the cold - I'm sure gunner appreciatd it! also, I can't wait until I fit comfortably in an airplane seat! Wonderful NSV!!
@christine - sorry about all your family trouble - thinking of you and hoping things calm down soon!
@kaye and karen - super job walking on the new knees!
@lin - not having to squish sounds pretty fantastic to me!
@tina - sounds like you're always "super busy" - I'm amazed at your energy!!

I enjoyed a quiet day at home with my dogs. My Saturday success is that I applied for three jobs today - still at it, trying not to be discouraged, and haven't gone much over calories the past few days (within maintenance) despite the holiday, some family drama, and my propensity for emotional eating.

NSV: A few days ago I sent a box with a few clothes that I can no longer wear to my sister. I have found a few more things that she can use. The best part is that as a result of my success, 2 of my sisters are challenging each other to follow me down the path to better health. I really hope that they can have success, too.
Have a great Sunday. I'll be checking in. Kaye

Good morning everyone!

@kaye - great job walking! Congrats to your daughter. Sounds like she's turned into a great runner. Hope I can do well as her! I have bad knees myself, so I'm taking things slow and trying not to over do it. One step at a time as the saying goes.
@robin - love the pie trick! That cracked me up! I'll definitely be posting a lot. Been reading over the thread and all of you seem like a wonderful supportive bunch. Looking forward to being part of that.
@skinnyjeanz - great job on your walk in the cold! Yes, I'm really looking forward to the Disney half marathon. Seen lots of videos on YouTube of it that are so inspiring. Would love feedback from anyone who has done it!
@christine - sorry your having a rough time. Thinking of you and hope things get better soon!

Looking forward to the start of a new week. Always had a hard time sticking to my weight loss goals. Start out great then something happens and I'd just give up. I am my own worst enemy. So, now I have made the decision to change all of that. If I have a bad day then it's ok and I can just start fresh the next day. No more quitting. Positive thinking only. It's not about just losing weight anymore. I'm fighting to give myself a better life. No more aches and pains, no more sickness. Striving to be the healthiest person I can be. I think knowing I can come here for strength, support and encouragement is going to make all the difference in the world. So, thank you all in advance!

Enjoy your Sunday!!

Sorry for being MIA. I finally got back to the gym and had maintained my weight. Felt good to be back, but I have a terrible blister on my heel that is getting worse and the water shoes made it worse. Some say wear a bandaid, others say not, it is not healing either way.

I am definitely stalled and hope to do something soon to get out of this funk. I have to start shopping and planning my holiday party for the 15th and have several parties to attend so I really need to get moving. Have totally ignored my business and home & only seem to get motivated to work in the yard and it is already getting cool. I tend to isolate myself when I am depressed, so maybe getting around others will help.

I hired someone to help in the yard, but he is undependable and didnt show up yesterday. I tried working on the hill but just couldnt maintain my balance. Instead, I installed some walkways at the top of the hill, almost completed a wall around a bed, did some plantings but got too tired to lug anymore 50 lb bags of dirt up the hill. Yard is looking nice. We got a rhodendrum bush planted in the woodland area, two knockout roses by the fence at the top of the hill and a lovely large rosemary bush in the backyard garden that makes the area smell so good, My grandson is scheduled to get the xmas decorations out today if he gets to feeling better. "He and my great granddaugther were sick Fri and Sat and she cried most of the day Friday. She is better now

On a positive note, I did not overeat on Thanksgiving. I also had a nice long chat with a nephew whom I love dearly but seldom get to see, They are going to make it this year for the party.

Bill and I are spending the first part of the day praying together and giving Thanks for our blessings. We want to focus on the good things in our life

spookytune - Your words seemed like they were coming from me. I wish you well

Kaye - Great news about your sister. That helps when others are on the same journey.
My sister and I used to regularly exchange clothes

LMacbeth - Good luck on the job search. I used to be in HR and I never turned down anyone who looked me
in the eye and said " Thanks for interviewing me. I really want this job. Will you hire me" Then again, few
folks said that

KAH68 - I love Chiluly. We saw his desert exhibit in Phoenix Az and now he has an exhibit in Atlanta. Can't wait to see it.
Congrats on the steps logged. It takes a while to figure out. I usually miss some steps, (bathing) so I figure it evens out
You are only 2 lbs from Onederful


Monachris - I am sorry to hear about your problems. Hope you sister continues to get better. Sounds like we have a lot
in common but you are making progress and I am stalled.

If you have ever listened to a lot of the RAP songs they regularly say demeaning things about Mothers.
A few years ago, it seemed many songs dinigrated motherhood as did many comedians. I currently am not exposed to Rap music
and don't watch much TV, but I doubt it has changed much.

My youngest daugher was so rude to me before Thanksgiving that I decided not to attend the annual Thanksgiving dinner.
I had lunch with my eldest daughter & her husband, who came from out of town, as my husband had to work
Thanksgiving day. My daugher did apologize but it was rather insincere and I was angry with myself for letting myself
be insulted and sitting there like a nincompoop and not allowng that. It was two days later when she called that I finally
told her my feeling were hurt. I further hurt myself by having a mini meltdown Wednesday before Thanksgiving.


I spent most of Thanksgiving in a leisurely manner alone until 7Pm when hubby got in, and it really gave me an attitude
adjustment. I needed some down time. Hubby working this weekend. His company was sold but new company offered him
some assignments so he did not feel he could turn them down. Since he consults most of his time working is on weekends.
I had three invites but just didnt want to interact with anyone.

I am proud that he was finally able to work with me on a resume and get it done.

I am down another 3# this week. I have never had the weight come off so fast! I wonder how I am going to react when I start a pound or less a week, which is much more normal. For now, I'm not complaining. I guess my body was just ready to get rid of all that extra bulk.
Have a great Sunday. I'm going to cook a small turkey today. Because my daughter hosted our dinner, I didn't have any left overs and I am missing them. Since it is my job to come up with most of the meals around here, I think that some turkey meat will be a nice addition to the menus.
Kaye