Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Hi everyone hope your day is ging well. I am up got the house piclked up and laundry started. Now I have to motivate to the start the real cleaning :noway: I have to say Tom I loved your quote at he end of your post.
So the negative part of me is feeling like the whole month of march was a bust. My weight hasnt moved since February. I am trying to counter that by reminding myself that I have developed some great healthy habits in the last month like consistent exercise. I know this is a journey and there will be stalls and I just have to keep working and it will come right but I swear if that scale doesnt move soon I am going to blow it up :explode: I am not asking for instant success I just want out of the threes sooooooo bad. This is the closest I have been in over 5 years. Ok enough pity party. I am not going to give up so i will just keep going and trying small tweaks and hopefully something will work soon. As long as I am not gaining I guess I am still ahead of the game.
I am not sure yet what I am going to do for Aprils challenge so I will be thinking on that this week and will come up with something.
Have a great day everyone and dont forget your water :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0 -
@TOm - I *LOVE* boxing! I had so much fun with it that i found a punching bag on craigslist and got myself a set of boxing gloves (PINK!). Seriously though, it's a real blast. I found a boxing 'workout' that shows you how to do each move and then they build on it from there. (Jabx10 then Jab and Cross X10 then Jab, Cross, Hook X10... repeat leading with opposite side)....stuff like that. I'm always sweating like crazy within 15 minutes. For balance you should try light Yoga. Just My Size with Megan Garcia is a GREAT starter yoga program. It helped a LOT with my balance after my stroke.
I'm angry and frustrated with myself. I've put on almost 10lbs in the past month. UGH! That's the first time I've written that. My new smaller clothes are ALL getting tighter and this morning I had to change into about 3 different shirts to find one that didn't make me feel like a pregnant hippo. I finished my happy, healthy breakfast this morning and my first thought was "Still hungry, I should hit the vending machine"...to which my very angry self responded "Are you FREAKING kidding me? You can barely fit into the clothes you have now and you want to eat MORE FOOD?"..... that shamed me into waiting patiently for my 10 AM banana. /sigh
I wish I could figure out why I'm struggling so much with this. I KNOW how to do this, I've gotten more than halfway there... this last half is driving me BATTY though.
Oh, vent/rant over. Going to wait the 1/2 hour until I can eat a banana and then deal with the rest of my day
Have a loverly day all!0 -
Hi, everyone! Impossible to catch up on everything, so I'll just pick up here
My April goal is walking at least 7500 steps a day. It's a challenge they're doing at work, and it's more than double what I normally do! Yesterday was the first day and I did it. I don't remember the exact number, but I know it's over 7600 because that's the last number I saw when I checked. I have a Fitbit, so I can go to the website and look it up. I went for a nice long walk around the neighborhood and realized what a really beautiful neighborhood I live in.
I am seriously hungry today, and I don't know why. Nothing has really changed, except for the extra walking yesterday, but I ate back the exercise calories. But I woke up hungry and am still hungry, in spite of eating like I normally do. Going to go get some water so I don't eat junk.
I spent a lot of the weekend cleaning the house and getting it in good enough shape that I won't be embarrassed to have someone come over. The first floor anyway. The second floor will take a lot more work.
I promise to try and visit more often!0 -
Tuesday - Goals
1.) get back on track with exercise.
2.) keep up with my diet on the weekends0 -
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I wrote on my newsfeed but I am so incredibly happy I'm posting on all the threads I normally follow as well..........
I'm so excited my friends. I just returned from my doctor's appt. and obesity, high blood pressure and acid reflux have all been marked as RESOLVED in my records. He's totally pleased with my BMI and only agreed to my wish to be under BMI 25 to shop for insurance. So 3 - 5 lbs. more and then stop! No recommendations for improvement. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???? I could not. He said he was going to be using me as an example so I should expect my ears to burn a lot in the next few weeks. Sorry to go on and on but I am sooooooooooooo pleased.
This is my first visit to the doctor *ever* where I wasn't told to lose weight.
Lin (living in the clouds this afternoon!)
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That is the most awesome news Lin. I am super super super happy for you. You deserve to be totally giddy happy for the entire day and beyond after something as excellent as that:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0
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Congratulations LIn! What a remarkable accommplishment you have achieved. You deserve to be over the top today and every day forward. You are a great inspiration to all of us.0
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Just keep it real and don't beat yourself up. Give yourself small 10 pound goals so that you can reward yourself. When you lose weight remember that you are extending your life expectancy.0
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LIn this is amazing,fabulous, wonderful, and EXCITING news! How freaking wonderful to hear that the hard work pays off SO well!0
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Way to go, Lin. I know that you have achieved what we all want to. You will be our shining star.
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Lin, that's amazing! You totally rock! You can bet that if/when I ever see that day, I'll be taking out an ad in the newspaper, making a video on YouTube, shouting it from the mountaintops!
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@ RobinsEgg -- ever try vanilla almond milk in your coffee? I've switched to it in my cereal. In the past, I would have added milk and sugar to my cheerios, raisin bran or rice krispies, but with the vanilla almond, it has enough sweetness without all the added calories.
@ Lynn -- My Best Friend (who now lives 6 hours away) is coming to visit for the weekend. We haven't seen each other since October, so I am very excited. That plus dinner and drinks with friends and family to celebrate.
@MNwalkingQueen -- Happy belated birthday -- we are just about the same age.
@ MyMOwMOw -- We've all been there (some of us more than once). YOU CAN DO THIS!! What were some of the things you did for distraction before? I know that when I worked in the office, I never kept anything less than a $10 bill in my purse because the vending machine wouldn't accept it. :ohwell:
@Lin -- WOW!!! Congrats, that is wonderful news. Great job!!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
Way to go Lin i am so proud of you !
My goals for this week - Get back on track with my weight loss my 40th birthday is at the end of September and i hope to loose 40 pounds by then do you think that is possible ? I am so motivated right now i weighed myself this morning and i had gained some weight back but i know what it takes to loose it and thats what i am going to do !0 -
Lin- Shouting for Joy over your accomplishments today. That is an awesome victory.
Kris- It is possible to lose 40 pounds in 6 months. Just make sure you eat a balanced diet and incorporate exercise into your routines. That is roughly 6 pounds a month.
Morgori- Step ups, the half ball and yoga all help with balance. Step ups are easy just pick a height that is comfortable for you and step up on it and back down. The half ball you can balance on both feet, one foot etc- this really helped me to get started and you can use both sides (round, flat side with the ball side down) hold for as along as you can building gradually. I tend to place the ball near a wall where I can hold onto something when my balance starts to go.
Vickie- good luck with the new project. Take it one day at a time.
Mymowmow- I understand your frustration with the scale not moving and then going up 10 lbs and not coming down. The same thing has been happening to me but for the past year. My measurements are changing but the weight loss has slowed to hardly anything. I do know that I am getting healthier and I refuse to give up this battle. My body will catch up with the changes that I am making.
Karen- I think quitting smoking is a perfect April's challenge for you as that will help you to get healthier and to be smoke free by your trip.
Today, I did not feel great especially while working. I am starting to feel better but I am still tired- oh how I hate that TOM. Needless to say I came home and took a nap so I could go out tonight and socialize. It was great evening and I ended with ice cream from my favorite place downtown. Next week, I decided I am going to eat dinner before I go out that way I will eat healthier and protein rich food. Tonight's place did not have a great selection without costing a small fortune. At least I avoided the crab dip and settled for crab ball only. Problem is I am now hungry but I will deal with it before I go to bed.
Goal- I think I am going to do a Beer Run- It is a 5K race that some of the people where talking about doing. Most will be walking with a little running thrown in, which is a method that I can handle. The funny thing is that the water breaks are actually beer breaks and I don't do beer (it is to bitter for me) so that will make it easier for me. Hopefully, they will have water at some of the stations. This race is later this month but I should be ready. I will keep you posted on what I decide to do.0 -
Lin--Fantastic!! You are an example and inspiration to us all.0
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Congratulations, Lin! You must be over the moon!!!!
@Tammy - our journeys have been similar, I think. My stall was in February, but the scale's moving again. :happy: Yours will too.
@Tom - WII Fit was my saving grace this winter. I LOVE the boxing, and the balance games.
To those of you who do planks -- when you say "planks," what do you mean? I added core work to my routine for March challenge (lost 1.25 inches from the waist and 7 overall in three weeks - hooray!) but can only do one plank, for 60 seconds, before collapsing out of breath. Should I lower the time and try to do more than one? I also do some other core exercises, which I do in reps.
I'm super-excited that spring is upon us!!!! My goal for winter had been to just maintain, but I actually managed to lose 25 pounds (thanks in large part to the inspiration I continue to draw from all of you). I dusted off the kayaks this weekend and was out on the river three times! Plus, I'm going for daily hikes with my dogs! The things I love to do are so much easier this year than last, when I was 72 pounds heavier (though I still did them then, I enjoy them even more now)! 0 -
@lin--WOOHOO!!! So happy for you--that's incredible news! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
@beth--I only do one standard plank and am also up to 60 seconds and also collapse exhausted afterwards. I do one of those and I do one side plank on each side as part of a larger core routine that includes push ups, crunches, some different yoga/balance moves, and some arm work with light weights.
I am way too tired to do more personals, but welcome to the newlings and welcome back to some of the regulars who've been MIA like gerrit, des, and kvan.
I stayed up way too late watching Bates Motel last night (my favorite new show!), so I'm going to take susan's lead and try to get a decent amount of sleep tonight.
Thanks for all of the feedback about the April challenge. I will focus primarily on quitting smoking. If I also manage to cut back on the starbucks, great, but I'm not going to worry too much about it. Today, I avoided going after my workout, but that was b/c I had already eaten my exercise calories in donuts at work. :blushing:
Tuesday Goal:
Well, I finished all of my papers and handed them back today--that was a huge weight off my shoulders. My goal going forward is to keep up with grading as it comes in so I don't get behind and end up with piles and piles to grade all at once.0 -
@Lin - What an awesome post!! Thank you for sharing your excitement with us as we've been sharing this journey with you. I know there are so many of us that can't wait to get similar kudos from our doctors. I can't remember since the age of 10 when I was told NOT to lose weight. I know in the 7 months I've been on here you've been a huge encouragement to me. Thank you!!
@MyMowMow - Same thing. You're already over that 100+ lbs lost and you've been such an encouragement to me. Even in my flunk lately you still find a way to encourage me. You just have to figure out how to get past this and I know you will. Pull out those old "before" pictures or some of your old clothes. You've come so far making such positive changes in your life. Keep going!!!!!!0 -
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can join this forum, this looks like such a wonderful place and I would love to get involved!
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Hey all, sorry to disappear like that. I was on call on Saturday, Sunday was busy, and Monday was TV time with the hubby (who is not working at all hours for the first time in 2 months).
@ lin: congratulations!! That's amazing news! You've worked hard, you deserve to crow about the results!
@ Karen: late to the party, but quitting smoking is quite enough to tackle for one month. Good for you! It won't take long before you notice the change in your breathing when you run, I suspect.
@ Vicki: OMG is right. We're still only partway through EMR implmentation, and it is a gargantuan task. You cannot possibly communicate enough with the folks who will use it. Advice: make sure there are local experts in each work area who get trained early and can help others. (SuperUsers help a lot!)
I overate like crazy on Sunday (sigh) but am back on the wagon yesterday and today. I do think I'll reach for my gratitude journal, or a cup of peppermint tea, when I'm craving something bad for me.
I went ahead and signed up for the half-hour boot camp membership, and I think it'll work because that is a HARD workout, every day. HR was 155-171 for a half-hour solid, even though it was mostly pushups. (Well, and some running.) Yesterday was squats and burpees. Need to do measurements, though!
All righty, time for bed. 'Night, all!0 -
Lin, that's wonderful news. I'm so happy for you. You are an inspiration to me.
Robin, just wanted to commiserate with you. Hope your mouth is healing from the surgery. I can only eat on one side of my mouth due to having oral surgery a few weeks ago..it just takes me longer to eat, .it sure doesn't stop me from overeating!
Wed. wish: that my little, grandson would get well...he turned 2 years old on Easter and is very ill today.(probably a bug)0 -
Wed Wish- Is that this journey would be as easy as it was to put on the weight that I have gained over the years. I am starting over again and changing my ticker to reflect smaller goals.
I know my personals are a little late but better late than never
@Lin – doctor results are awesome
@Karen- good luck with quitting smoking
@Vickimieth- Hope work gets better and when I am stressed I don’t eat either
@Susan- I love your positive attitude hope your kids game goes well
@Kaye- What a great NSV with the dresses good luck hope some can be altered
@Gorilla- Good luck with adding baseball to the mix hope you find a good balance of everything that will help you achieve your sprint goal
@Tina- I know you will find a routine that works for you
@Tlh0407- Your mini spa experience sounds so nice. I like your goal of cross stitching that is always something I wanted to learn how to do
@Robin- What an accomplishment to give up some coffee, my dad use to drink a whole pot before work each morning. I am sure it was a little hard for you.
@Tom- Wii boxing is really fun. I hope you try it. I really like your quote of the day.
@MyM0wM0w- Sorry you are struggling right now but try not to be so hard on yourself we all go through ups and downs. The ironic thing is my angry self would have said the same thing to me
@Des- I love walking neighborhoods you find so much out about the people, houses and just what is around that you don’t see driving
@Laurie– Love the new profile pic and beer run sounds fun
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@Jess - yep, anyone can join! Welcome!
I didn't make my step goal yesterday because a new video game that I've been looking forward to came out, so of course, I rushed home to install it and played until midnight! But that's just because it was the first day (it's an MMO) and from now on, I don't get to play until I get my 7500 steps in!
I took a new progress picture yesterday because I was having a skinny day I'll link it once I post it somewhere.
Sorry for the drive-by post, more later!0 -
@lindwer -- Congratulations , that is awesome.
@Laureik70 -- the beer run sounds cool.
@skinnyjeanzbo -- good luck in your efforts to quit smoking,
Wednesday wish -- That i will stop craving coke.0 -
Welcome to the newlings! Jump right on in, the water is fine!
@Robin - I think Golf with the bf sounds like fun! A great way to get outside and get some walking done while you get to spend time with him. Win Win! I learned some basic crochet stitches from my Gran when I was younger and I've made a couple of simple throws. My problem has always been stopping a blanket. I get going and I just keep going....until I have something that resembles a house cozy.... One thing you could try is puzzles if you enjoy them. I can see my living room TV perfectly from my dining room table so I have a big felt puzzle holder and I'll unroll it onto the dining room table (or sit on the floor right in front of the TV) and puzzle. Then I can just roll it back up when I'm tired of it.
@Skinny - Good for you on quitting smoking. I'd say if you HAVE to pick one, stay with Starbuck's and get rid of the smokes. You can always run off the Starbucks Also, I've been watching Bates Motel as well.... Vera Farmiga (the woman who plays Norma), I went to high school with her. She was an amazingly sweet, friendly, and talented young lady back then as well. We were in the same graduating class.
@GrandmaKaye - Wow, that's a full house you've got going on! Such fun and so exhausting all at the same time! I also love cross stitch, it's one of my favorite 'keeping from eating while I watch TV' things. I don't like to touch any kind of food because I'm BOUND to get it on the white Xstich fabric. I'm doing a series of cute little brightly colored bathtubs to frame and hang in my bathroom.
@MN Walking Queen - Happy 40th. I'm down to my final countdown to that as well!
@Susan - Boy can I relate to the sleep thing. If I don't get 8 I feel like a zombie.. 9 is perfect though. That wakes me up before the alarm feeling refreshed. Of course that means I've got to be in bed by like 9 pm....
@Des - What new MMO did you get? I think I'll b e in the market here soon. WoW is just boring and full of adolescents these days, RIFT is OK and I COULD do that again but.....meh, and Guild Wars didn't really do it for me....
Wednesday wish - that i DIDN'T have to update my ticker to show my 10lb gain. BLECH! OH well, it is what it is.
Thanks all for the support and encouraging words. I'm trying really hard to be philosophical about this. I do feel I have one NSV in this whole mess. The old me would have said "screw it, I'll get back to it after my birthday/bankruptcy hearing. I can't deal with that stress and doing this at the same time." The new me wants to at least keep TRYING to eat properly even if I keep falling down.
Just remember all, "It's not about how many times you fall down, but how many times you get back up." Abraham Lincoln
That's the motto I'm going to live by until I get through this!0 -
Wednesday Wish: I have two. I had a doctors appt for my 40th and had all the lab work, Pap etc done. My wish is that the Pap comes back clear (which will mean that I don't have to do it again until I'm 45!!) and that my blood work is good too (both parents have a history that includes diabetes, high blood pressue and high cholesterol). When I was 35, all my bloodwork was in good range, so I hope I get that again. My second wish is that I can get through the C25K today. I was only able to get through about half my running on Day 1. I got cramps so bad that I just walked half the time. Tonight, more stretching. :blushing:
@skinnyjeans -- congrats on getting caught up on grading.
@Shrinkrapt -- boot camp scares me. It is on my goal list but I feel like I need to get in better shape so hopefully down the line.
@Meloncholy -- poor guy. Hope its a speedy recovery for him.0 -
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I wrote on my newsfeed but I am so incredibly happy I'm posting on all the threads I normally follow as well..........
I'm so excited my friends. I just returned from my doctor's appt. and obesity, high blood pressure and acid reflux have all been marked as RESOLVED in my records. He's totally pleased with my BMI and only agreed to my wish to be under BMI 25 to shop for insurance. So 3 - 5 lbs. more and then stop! No recommendations for improvement. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???? I could not. He said he was going to be using me as an example so I should expect my ears to burn a lot in the next few weeks. Sorry to go on and on but I am sooooooooooooo pleased.
This is my first visit to the doctor *ever* where I wasn't told to lose weight.
Lin (living in the clouds this afternoon!)
wow!!! soooooo excited an happy for you :happy: :happy: you have worked very hard to get to this point !!!!0 -
wed wish- that i could find a way to get back on track and stay there. I am so stressed and depressed i can barely function these days. I need to get some control back0
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