Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Tuesday Goal::: Get through the holidays. I have been feeling really down and depressed lately. And my husband and I have been texting back and forth today and he said I need to start working out again because that helped. I needed to hear that. So I'm going to start again. I will just have to get up in the morning and do it. No matter what.

My niece (the one who was in the hospital about the suicide thing) had her birthday party this weekend. SO much family showed up it was great. She had a wonderful party. And my sister and I made her tiger cupcakes and I also made chocolate cake pops dipped in melted peanut butter chips.

The Cupcakes

The cupcake tree

The cake pops




But either way I am really going to get serious again. I have to. I'm done feeling this way and only I can change it.

Hey Tina the Tigers look so cute. Also I would agree with your husband that exercising will make you feel better. I notice it destresses me.

@mnwalkingqueen:: Thank you, the cupcakes were a hit lol.
And yes I started not feeling as good when I stopped working out. So just need to buck up and get up in the morning so I can feel good again. I want to run again. So I will.


Oh and yesterday I sat down at work and was eating peanut butter with chocolate....well I just decided I didn't want it so I youtube'd a leslie sanson workout and started doing it at work lol didn't get to finish it because someone came in (I was by myself) But that was better than eating.

So prouf of you Tina!!! Way to go! :flowerforyou:

The cupcakes are adorable, I bet your niece loved them.

Honestly, I don't think I would be sane if I didn't exercise. I have a lot of stress at work, plus going to school and everything else I try to fit in - it really helps to keep my stress under control. Your husband was right on the money, sometimes it good to be reminded of these things from time to time.

@Tina - Woohoo for good grades! Good job!

@Trhj - What fantastic cupcakes! What did you use for those ears?

@ Kaye - Enjoy your family and your holiday.

@Robin - I'd like to get put on your schedule too please!

Tuesday goals: Survive the next 10 days. That is all. I'm a seriously stressed flyer compounded by the fact that I have to leave my furry little security blanket behind for a week without me. I'm already stressed to the max about spending time with my family. Went over maintenance I think 3 or 4 times this last week.

As silly as it sounds I sat down last night and explained to MowMow what was going to happen(the other one walked away while I was taking, but MowMow sat and started at me intently during my discussion). I explained that I wouldn't be home during the nights like he is used too, but the nice lady that he liked would come three times every day to feed them and clean their boxes as well as the apartment office people will come in everyday to make sure everything is fine. I assured him that I *WOULD* be home at the end of my trip and would bring them both presents from Grandma. The petsitter came over for the keys and met the boys one last time, they both seemed to really like her which is a relief.

Tonight I run out to pick up the last of the gift certificates (not carrying presents with me, certificates will have to do). My clothes were shipped and arrived at my Mom's house this morning (so I won't have to check any baggage and same cost to ship as the airline charges for bags).

Thanks everyone, they were fun to make!!!

@MyMowMow: The ears are orange candy melts!

@toots: Well I will say they don't look like the picture I got the idea from. But they turned out good!

@kah68: Thanks, and yes my husband is right. And I've known it and haven't done it. But hearing my husband say it really makes me want to get my but in gear. So I will.

tueday's goal was to stay under my calorie limit and accomplish some assignments that I need to make up for university.


So far I've managed to get out of bed and be slightly productive.Still have a log way to go on getting back on track, but one day at a time.

Feel much better! Just did Leslie Sanson 2mile walk video (off youtube) at work!....it's slow this time of year.
Feel so much better! Although working out in jeans is NOT ideal lol

Hooray for you!! that is one workout under your belt and lots of endorphins floating around your brain to lift your spirits

@karenleona--starbucks is my sanctuary as well as the bane of my existence--especially now that I've discovered salted caramel mochas. Even non-fat, no whip is 290 calories for a grande. :noway: Glad the weather didn't catch you unawares--we are finally getting some cold temps and a bit of drizzle and flurries. I know a lot of folks are happy b/c it may be a white Christmas, but I was perfectly happy with warmer temps and bare ground.

@tina--the cupcakes look scrumptious! and great job working out at work--that's efficiency! :flowerforyou:

@kris--I agree w/ robin; it's not silly at all. The first time DH and I left gunner at the vet for boarding, I cried as I walked out to the car. I felt silly as well--was even laughing at myself as the tears flowed. But robin's right--animals can sense when we are leaving, and sometimes sitting down to have a quiet conversation can calm them a bit, even if they don't always understand our every word.

@alison--You're right--it's a really tough time of year with all of the extra stress plus the added treats tempting us at every turn. At least it sounds like you are making good progress with your Christmas plans.

@kaye--hope you enjoy your visit with family!

@holly--congrats on the awesome grade!

@robin--I'm so, so jealous that you have a sparkling clean house--as I mentioned to lin yesterday, I can't even see the top of my dining room table! :blushing:

Tuesday Goal:
I realized that it was wishful thinking that I would make it to the gym 3 days in a row, so today I walked gunner and will do my core work. Back to the gym tomorrow though b/c Thursday is going to be a crazy food day. We have a holiday luncheon where we all bring lots of treats to share, and then after work is my department's holiday party, so more junk food. My goal is just to take tiny tastes of the most tempting treats, so I can at least hope to stay under maintenance.

Exercise Goals:
Mon--gym (did weights and stationary bike) DONE
Tues--walk gunner + core work
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--rest day (holiday party)
Fri--rest day (holiday pub crawl)
Sat--walk gunner + gym

Grading goals:
1. Re-read 1984 DONE
2. x/22 Failure essays
3. 48/48 AP journals DONE
4. x/48 AP essays
5. x/59 Scarlet Letter annotations
6. x/30 Scarlet Letter Papers
7. x/22 vocab quizzes

Hello Everyone,

Today was better able yo stay under but my food choices still could be better.

@Laurie I like decorating for Christmas too.

@Tina the cupcakes look great.!
@Kaye you have been doing great. Relaxed and enjoy your tme with your family.
@Robin A clean house when I get mind there is so encouraging. I know its silly but it puts me in a happy place.
@skinny salted caramels are good. :-)
@Karen I like walking with an added purpose like going to the store it helps me get going. So I enjoy workout plus.

Sorry if I have missed anyone. Wishing you all a good evening.

Liz

I wish the holidays were already over with ! I do so much better when i am not tempted to eat all of the sweets and stuff . I have done pretty good this year though !