Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Those ankle stories hurt me just to read them. I did always think that rafting a river might be fun, but it looks a little dangerous.

Tom

it can actually be VERY dangerous. especially if the water is really high. but when it isn't really high it can be relatively safe. i wouldn't take a kid though or anything.

I have always wanted to go on a white water rafting trip. Maybe I will tell hubby that I would like that for a reward this summer for all my hard work.:happy:

you totally should. it's amazing. if you've never been make sure you have a guide.

About white water rafting...I've been twice (in my teens) and it was AWESOME! also went mountain rappelling and that was AWESOME as well.

ohh i've been rappelling too, it WAS awesome. these are the things that happen when you grow up in colorado :laugh:

@rachael HOT DOG! Let us know how it goes! I've been married for almost 6 years & together for 10. I miss dating, but my hubby is "the one"...I'm looking forward to the day I can put on that LBD (and not look like a muffin factory) and have a date night where I feel like a teenager again!

Workout goals for 1-12 to 1-18
Saturday- Gym cardio NOT DONE
Sunday- Rest DONE
Monday- Gym training day 3 DONE with a little climbing
Tuesday- rest NO GYM YES
WEdnesday- Trainer workout DONE
Thursday- gym DONE
Friday- Rock climbing DONE

5 days straight of gym with weights/ and light cardio. The rock climbing tonight was good and my arms and legs did get a good workout in. Tomorrow will be a rest day.

Saturday- REST DAY
Sunday- Rest or gym
Monday- Gym
Tuesday- Gym?
Wednesday-Trainer
Thursday gym
Friday-Rock Climbing

My big Saturday success is that I went on my lunch date and had a great time! We sat and talked for 2 hrs!!! It was so nice to hang out and enjoy a healthy meal. My lunch was only 252 calories! I'm definitely staying on track today after my whirlwind of a dinner yesterday. Hope everyone is having a great start to the weekend. I'll catch up later, time to take the dog out for a walk/jog.

@skinny- that trip sounds like fun!

~Rachael

Saturday success - I did get way more walking this week than the past few. That's my success.

Diet sure wasn't it all it should be. I shouldn't GAIN, but I sure don't think I lost. Feeling like garbage today with a fever, sniffly, and coughing. I had a chicken carcass in the freezer so I drove over to the store this morning for chicken soup fixins. Of course in my feverish and weakened state (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!) I ALSO came home with two donuts.

Spending the next three days babying myself in the hopes whatever scurvy I picked up will be gone by work Tuesday morning.

My Saturday success is that it is over 60 degrees here in Kansas, so I bought some family size packages of chicken and ground chuck and grilled them up for meals next week. I sat out in the sun and soaked it in while it cooked. It was one of those pleasures that I enjoy. Just got done planning my dinner with my mom to Red Lobster I have to choose between the baked potato or a biscuit. That's a pretty good choice! Then headed to a movie. Enjoy your Saturday everyone!:happy:

Hi everyone! So much good news from everyone!

Friday Fitness:
I usually skip exercise on friday (other than maybe a quick walk with gunner)--my teacher friends and I all go out for drinks, so I don't feel like working out when I get home. However, as I was driving home today, I decided to walk gunner and go to the gym. I've NEVER been there on a friday night and it was pretty empty. Did some weights and then ran 3 miles on the treadmill. I'm getting pretty comfortable at 5.5 mph, and 3 miles no longer feels like my "long" run.

I'm super excited tonight b/c my friend and I booked our flight to Zurich. We are going from July 15-26!! Can't wait!! For the newlings, a couple of my friends moved to Zurich in November, so we will be staying with them while we are there. Good thing too, b/c it's the 2nd most expensive city in the world! :noway: There's no way I could ever afford a trip there if I had to pay for lodging. I had airline miles which covered a good portion of my flight, so it cost me about $900. Now I will start saving up money for our side trip to the French Alps and for spending money while in Zurich. Considering a hamburger cost about $25, I'm guessing I might lose more weight while there--I won't be able to afford the food! :laugh:

Great job on getting an unplanned workout done!!
Wow! A trip to Zurich sounds fabulous....had not idea it was soooooo expensive. Good thing you have friends to stay with.
My "big" trip will be to Alberta to see my grandson :laugh: :laugh:

Karen- So happy that you were able to book your trip to Zurich. It sounds like fun. Enjoy the ALPS. Good luck with the grading. I know you will get it done.

Alison-What is Beetroot Mountain by making borscht?

Robin- Great job with the pizza.

Rachel- Glad your date went well. A person who I have not seen in about a year called me out of the blue and wants to fix me up with her brother again. This will be the 2nd time she has tried but this time her brother wants to meet me. We are having lunch on Monday so hopefully, her brother will join us. However, I am not holding my breathe on this one.

We are experiencing warmer weather here highs in the 50's. It was great today to be outside. I did a little condo shopping today since I am looking for a place. Saw a few places but nothing that really grab my attention. Then I spent time cooking dinner and making brownies for a party tomorrow. I think I will be going to the gym tomorrow so I can enjoy the party then I might out go and watch the Ravens game at a local establishment.

Success this week figuring out how to do lunges and weight training all week.

Regarding MFP and calorie settings- You can go in and change your settings for your calorie goals. That way you can find what will work for you.

@kah , Alison and skinny- thanks, I enjoyed myself! He's trying to eat healthy too and he's lost 3 lbs since talking to me. A 6 foot man with baby blues.. Makes my heart melt lol. He said we'll have to do it again, so that's a major plus!!!!:blushing: :bigsmile:

@robin- I was super impressed with the heart healthy menu they had. I didnt get a chance to log all the nutrition but just a quick calorie add. It was good, melon de gallo over chicken, white rice and broccoli. Very well seasoned! Pizza sounds awesome. One of my favorites.

@laurie- you nvr know what will happen! Go and enjoy yourself! If something blossoms, so be it! Good luck and Report back!!


I took my dog, biscuit, for a lovely walk today. I used the app run keeper which is great for outdoor exercise, tracks distance, calories and time. I walked 36 min and ran 3 min. The running is very challenging with all this extra weight, but I'm going for time right now. Slow starting, but it's better than nothing I suppose. Biscuit enjoyed herself and took a great nap when we got home. Weather was absolutely gorgeous here today in southern NJ. Supposed to be great tomorrow too before that cold winter air moves in starting Tuesday. I'm still trying to find a gym that has a "play room" for kids. Have to have that bc the dog can't babysit them and they aren't old enough to stay home alone YET. *sigh* hope I find one soon to hit the treadmill and elliptical again. I ate good today and felt awesome!! Totally made up for yesterday. Time for rest.. Goodnight all!

@rachael--what kind of dog is Biscuit? My dog, Gunner, is a boxer/shepherd mix--he is the love of my life (shhh--don't tell the DH ). He loves going for walks and runs, and he's served as my "personal trainer"--I've always tried to get him out for a daily walk, but since starting MFP and setting higher exercise goals, he's ensured that even on those "lazy days" I get out the door with him. It's just too hard to resist his puppy-dog eyes.

@robin--great job with the pizza and exercise!

@laurie--thanks, I know I will get the grading done, just wish there was less of it in general. My DH keeps telling me to stop assigning HW and my students agree with him. Good luck with your condo search--finding a new place is so exciting! I also hope the set up with your friend's brother works out.

@vickie--I do a bunch of core exercises at home, most of which I get from self.com--if you sign up on their website, they will send you a weekly "get fit move" which is usually a slideshow with a bunch of exercises with pictures and descriptions of the moves. They also send a "self recipe of the week" and "self beauty tip of the week."

@alison--I agree with vickie--I also find it difficult sometimes when my calories drop. :ohwell: Hope your weather improves soon. I saw on BBC World News that England got a bunch of snow! Hope your area wasn't hit too hard.

@karenleona--thanks! I know I'm really fortunate that I have a place to stay. Yeah, my nephew and niece were living in Germany and visited Zurich on their honeymoon. She said they ate at a Pizza Hut and it cost $75 for the 2 of them! :noway: Fortunately, we will be able to buy groceries and prepare food at my friends' flat, so we won't have to pay for every meal at restaurant prices. However, even groceries are pretty expensive. I hope your trip to Alberta is fun. I've actually never been anywhere in Canada except Windsor and only just over the bridge from Detroit (where my extended family lives). I have a bunch of family in Toronto, but I've never been there to visit.

Saturday Success:
Well, I only got through 9 essays today, so I have 13 left for tomorrow. However, I really could have procrastinated and not done any grading since we are off Monday for MLK day. My new goal is to finish them tomorrow, so I will have a "true" holiday on Monday.

I also consider it a success that I managed to get to the gym 2 days during the week for 2 weeks in a row. It's so common for me to push that off until the weekend. Had some bad food days early in the week, but I definitely improved. Even did some cooking!

My big Saturday success is that I went on my lunch date and had a great time! We sat and talked for 2 hrs!!! It was so nice to hang out and enjoy a healthy meal. My lunch was only 252 calories! I'm definitely staying on track today after my whirlwind of a dinner yesterday. Hope everyone is having a great start to the weekend. I'll catch up later, time to take the dog out for a walk/jog.

@skinny- that trip sounds like fun!

~Rachael

I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself. I haven't quite been ready to throw myself out there. I've been a single mom now about 8 years. I guess I should start one of these days, but just haven't met the right person yet. Oh well. I'm enjoying life and taking care of me right now. Good luck and hope you guys chat again soon!!

MFP reduced my calories again because I lost a bit more, and once again I'm finding the new target super hard. I think I'd be ok if it wasn't for the weather, which makes it very hard to get the exercise in. The house is cold too. We're eating lots of winter food. I made a fantastic pea and ham soup, but because it was made with the ham stock it was really salty, and I was rewarded for all that sodium with a super high weight! I am telling myself it's only water from the sodium. I don't normally eat much processed food or add much salt in cooking so that's quite unusual. And tomorrow I am going to deal with the Beetroot Mountain by making borscht. And if that doesn't use all the beetroots then I'll move on to a beetroot and raspberry jelly.

Hope you're all loving your weekend!

-- Alison

I normally tweak my numbers anyway. I'll see where MFP is recommending, but I'm normally adjusting the calories plus I track carbs/protein/fiber/sodium. I will change those on and off again too. We don't really have the cold weather to adjust too, but I think that has to be taken into consideration. I guess it's a lot of video's in doors and creative movement when it's so cold. We're pretty spoiled on the west coast. In Las Vegas, we have sunny days about 95% of the time so it's pretty nice. No excuses for me. Darn!!!

Saturday Success- I have logged in and been under calorie goal for the last five days. The only exercise I have been doing is house cleaning, but I think that is okay for now. I have company coming over a week from today, and I need for my dining room to look good. It makes me feel good when people come over and I'm not embarrassed by my housekeeping.