Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Monday- I am feeling great today and had a wonderful workout with my trainer. The last week my weight has been dropping steadily and I hope it continues. I am concerned since TOM will be making an appearance in the next week or two and then my weight goes back up. This has been a pattern for the past year so hopefully, this month it won't happen or at least my weight will stay down. My knees felt good today which enabled me to accomplish more with my trainer during our workout.

NSV- I believe that I mentioned a couple of months ago that my trainer and I had a bet going on- the bet was that if I could run past people on the track then he would go rock climbing with me. Well- drum roll please:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: - tonight I did just that-ran past 6 people at a 200m sprint:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: . This was after doing a full workout including shoulder presses and lat pull downs plus a 1000 meter row in 4 min. 30 seconds. After I finished the run, I proceeded to do 31 sit ups in 1 minute. This was great workout tonight and I fully enjoyed it. It was a great challenge:smokin: :smokin: :smokin: . Mike will be climbing with me in 2 weeks, then he will discover what type of workout I do on Friday nights while climbing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Have a great week everyone.
Now, my goal is to exercise this week while going to after work meetings and to avoid the fast food places that mean dinner on those nights.

Back home from Cancun and a visit with my sister (year 5 with Altzheimer's) and b-i-l. As their time share expires this year, this was my last trip there. Certainly not an exciting week for me, and a bit trying, but I was with my sis, and that's what counts. With the news from the states so grim, we spent a fair amount of time watching CNN when we weren't watching the sea..

Managed to get exercise even if food choices were less than ideal--plenty of seafood.

I had a good day today and managed a trip to the gym before heading out to work. Craving chocolate, but after weighing in, I decided willpower and not candy was called for. :grumble:

I've noticed a few new photos on this forum--your losses are showing! Congrats!

Kaye: I can identify with the knee ordeal. Sorry you've had to cut back or modify your walks. Using an elliptical and recumbent bike are probably still within your capability though. That's what I do most. Do you have access to a gym or a pool?

Lauriek: Loved your NS victory! Someday I want to do what you did, but I'm only up to a slow trot.

Good week, all!

Welcome to all of the newlings! :flowerforyou: As others said--come back often and you will get a lot of support and motivation from this wonderful group!

@kris--that's awesome that you are making progress toward your goal! :drinker:

@marsha--nice that you got to spend time with your sister, though I'm sure it must be tough with the Alzheimer's. Are any medications working to control her symptoms? I hope you've gotten to spend a lot of quality time with her before the disease progression.

@laurie--Congrats on your NSV!! That's so awesome! I'll be curious to see if your trainer makes any adjustments to his sessions with you once he experiences the climbing workout. Lunch shouldn't be too bad. A colleague and I have already agreed on a restaurant where I know I can get a grilled chicken sandwich, but I will also splurge and get some onion rings.

@tina--I know what you mean about logging "as best you could" for the buffet. I actually skipped logging this weekend b/c there was just too much restaurant food to try to figure out the calories. Do you have your activity level set at sedentary? If so, I would definitely continue to log some exercise for the clinicals. The other option would be to change your activity level to account for the increased movement in your life.

AFM--I'm at 318 miles on my Virtual TransAmerica trail. Can't believe I've gone that far and I'm STILL in Virginia! :grumble:

On the Hobbit trail I'm on Day 33--nearing The Last Bridge and capture by the Trolls. On the LOTR trail I'm on Day 18--it's the 4th day from Weathertop and nothing exciting happening at the moment.

I'm still using the e-cig--made it through a whole weekend with my friend who still smokes. Not even tempted to have a "real" cigarette, but I probably used the e-cig a bit more while with her.

Monday check-in -- I've stayed the same this week (I'm down very slightly but not enough to register!). I'm pretty pleased with that given we had visitors, trips out and so on. Nothing stopping this week being a wonderful one.

Tuesday goal -- I am going to lose a pound this week. There, that's a nice, simple, straightforward goal. And I'm going to tidy up and progress all this paperwork. And the weather should be nice all week so I want to get down to the Lido for a long swim. That's not so many.

So, how's the fitness been going?

Saturday: parkrun - DONE
Sunday: badminton - er no..
Monday: morris - DONE
Tuesday: running or Zumba -- running DONE
Wednesday: badminton -- nope glued to physics but did step while watching lectures
Thursday: running -- lots of walking
Friday: badminton --DONE

This week has lots of morris practice as we get ready for our busiest time of the year, around St George's Day and May Day. I grabbed a black skirt from my pals' discard pile, but it needs new elastic really. I'm using my old shirt at the moment but I think I need to replace that too.

Saturday: parkrun DONE
Sunday: morris dancing DONE
Monday: morris dancing DONE
Tuesday: morris dancing (it's St George's Day)
Wednesday: badminton
Thursday: running
Friday: badminton

My house guests have gone home, everyone's at school and work and I have the house to myself for the first time in a month. Feels fantastic.

@Karen: I realise I haven't checked out Rivendell for *ages*. I'll catch up this week by looking at my old posts and work out where I should be. I agree with you about people at the gym who don't raise a sweat, and also those people in the pool who swim very slowly up and down while chatting. I always wonder what they think they're accomplishing.
@Tammy: Isn't it great when things you got with a plan to 'slim into' them suddenly look brilliant? And don't worry about being the most graceful person at Zumba -- everyone's just thinking about how they look like a dancing hippo while the person next to them is so much more elegant. Just rock out to the music! I think iPhones have a magnetic attraction for bodies of water. My daughter managed to drop one down the loo while *outside the bathroom* -- she tripped and it just flew in a really unfortunate trajectory.
@Kris: I saw the Dove video, and I agree that we're our own worst critics, but I also agree with the criticisms that there's a lot of both anti-fat sentiment expressed in the video, and a fair amount of cultural judgment about what 'good-looking' consists of too. None of it's intentional, it just slips out under the radar.
@Lin: Let us know how the strength training goes!
@Susan: Do please focus on what you've already achieved, and try not to beat yourself up. Starting a new job is always a really hard time for weight loss.
@tlh0407: I've been talking about a 'plateau' recently, but honestly, it's not a plateau. I've been eating a bit more and exercising a bit less, and behold! The scale does not move.
@Kelley: I can limit myself to one glass of wine as long as it's a very, very big glass.
@Robin: The first car we had looked so battered when we eventually traded it in that the dealer asked us if we'd been rallying... There's something about living in London that means you don't get every scrape fixed; your insurance would go through the roof. But the *next* car, we had from nearly-new and then sold when it was 11 years old. But we got a top of the end valeting before we sold it privately; and it looked *amazing* when we sold it; a lot of those little scrapes and bumps were very amenable to whatever magic it is they do on them.
@eBailey: are you doing a 5k in July, or something longer? If it's a 5k then you don't need to start training till mid-May, which will give you longer to get used to Insanity. If you get into the practice of taking a 30 minute brisk walk on your Insanity days off, that will set you up well for starting C25k. If it's a longer race then I'd get started now, and just don't do Insanity on your running days.
@Rachael: Really good to see an update from you! And *how brilliant* is that profile photo? You're doing so well. One of the things we have here that I love is parkrun and the Sweatshop run club -- both do weekly (or even more often) 5k runs that are *free* to enter. parkrun is global but I don't think there's much in the US yet, and Sweatshop is a British shop. But there may be similar things near you.
@Kaye: Hope your knee is on the mend.
@Laurie: I always think I've done well with the exercise, but I get tired just hearing about your workouts!

Welcome to all of the newlings! This is a wonderful thread full of wonderful people and we're all on this great, long, journey together.

-- Alison

Good Morning, My knee feels pretty good this morning, but I haven't done anything yet. Yesterday I didn't try to go for a walk. I iced it a lot, too. Today I think that I will try a short walk and see what happens. I don't have access to a pool or a gym. The city pool is an outdoor pool and only open from Memorial Day until school starts in mid-August. I am hydrophobic anyway, so I don't swim. They do offer an early morning water aerobics class during the summer. I may have to get a suit and try doing that. To be honest though, if the dr. thinks I need another new knee, I will get it as soon as he can do it. That will put me down for most of the summer, but I would be ready to take the baby by the time school starts up in the fall.
The sleep specialist was very impressed with the weight I have lost. Last night I slept with an oximeter to see if I can get rid of the oxygen at night.
There are so many things that I would like to comment on, but I haven't mastered the art of remembering who did what. Know that I am reading daily and am so inspired by the successes and the perseverance through the rough patches. Karen, good job on the quitting smoking. I have never smoked, but I know that it is very addictive, and it takes real dedication to quit.
Tuesday goal: To figure how to get some exercise without irritating my knee too much.
Have a good day. Kaye

Ok what does it mean when someone types bump?

Tuesday truth--some days it"s very hard to stay motivated. I miss some of the old food I use to eat and I get tired of having to think about what I'm eating all the time. Oh well I think once I see more results it will be better.

Good morning everyone. Well along with my husband, I've enlisted the help of my baby sister to get me back on track. I've actually given her permission to "nag" me about working out. She said okay with a grin. And she did, I got a text to make sure I went to Water Aerobics class last night. I was very happy to report a YES. I gave her my schedule for the week so she doesn't bug me on my scheduled off days.

I got some good news last night. They are adding two more sessions of my favorite water class. I burn 400+ calories during my sessions and starting May 1st, I will have the option for that class on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday!!

Tuesday Goal: To get 7 straight days of eating within my goal and working out 5 of those days. One day down and 6 more to go :glasses:

@ MyMOwMOw -- boy he got addicted to those walks fast! Wish I would fall in love with my exercise program like that.

@kvandeest -- my mom suffers with arthritis in her back and hips. Good luck!

@karenleaona -- one day at a time, that's all we can do.

@jtconst-- love your reminders of water. I always take some big gulps when I see it! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

@lmackbeth -- Great hikes!! Spring seems so far away when we still have about 12" on the ground from that last storm. We in the Dakotas (and probably Minnesota too) sure hope that spring falls on a Saturday this year. :laugh:

@lauriek70 -- you are an inspiration!!!!

@GrammyWhammy -- glad you had a nice visit. Alzheimer's is tough on families.

@Kris -- very successful 3 weeks -- love it when your hard work pays off!

HOPE EVERYBODY HAS A GREAT DAY!

Tues goals: to exercise at the gym more and make it a priority.

I am back with lessons learned!!! I knew I would not have internet and that I would be off plan this weekend, and really thought I did OK. But not logging my calories was a HUGE mistake!!! I did not gain a ton or anything but I FEEL the difference and can tell it is harder to get fully back on track!!! I am taking this lesson, and making sure I bring my computer this weekend while we are away again and LOGGING my food, even if it looks ugly!!! Ugly truth is MUCH healthier than any of lies I can tell myself!!!

Marca:bigsmile:

Tuesday goal:get a good work out in tonight. I am feeling pumped today because I came in an hour early to work and kicked some major butt! I got a lot done this morning and it feels great. I got a huge relief. All I have to do now is get confirmation on wires and payment info on open invoices. Wire confirmations will be fairly easy but payment info from customers on terms will take some time.

I had a talk with my bf about how i just didn't feel like I was getting the support I need. I just felt like everyone is telling me I need to lose weight but not offering support or to help me in any way. He told me that he does support me he just doesn't want me to do this for the wrong reasons and doesn't want me to feel like he doesn't love me for who I am now because he does. I think that is really something that I needed to hear. He promised to be more supportive and help me how ever he can.

Have a great day!
Helena

"Tuesday - Goals ...do you have any Goals you want to update us?"

So i guess I should state my goals.
1) get healthy and active
2) build stamina and endurance
3) take off and keep off 120 lbs

Good evening everyone. I hope you all had a great day. Robin I am happy to hear you managed to get rid of the pounds you had gained. I know they were bothering you. Great job Helena speaking up to your boyfriend instead of internilizing those feelings. I think we all struggle with that from time to time. Kaye I am happy your knee is feeling a little better. I hope you were able to find something that didnt put to much strain on the knee.I think the only goals I have at the moment is to just keep going the way I have been. I want to be a little more consistent with the food. I have started to let small things slide and am seeing the results by no movement on the scale. I have been doing a lot of yard work the last couple of days and have more planned for the rest of the week. I am trying to make a little oasis type area in our backyard before my husband comes home to surprise him. There is a big annual plant sale at the grange this weekend were I hope to find most of the plants I will need. Did a short (35 min) workout in the pool at the gym today. I figured just get the muscles all loosened up and then go abuse them in the yard:laugh: Well have a great evening everyone and c ya tomorrow:happy:

Grammy- I usually don’t run that fast and can barely make the one lap or 200 M. Don’t get discourage you will do it. Glad you enjoyed your trip to Cancun, it was a great place to get away.:glasses:

Kris- Congratulations on your weight loss. :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Karen- Great job using the e-cig. I am also interested to know if his workouts will change after he experiences rock climbing. I am guessing he will be sore after that workout. Can you keep the rain in Chicago? I think it is suppose to hit us tonight and tomorrow. :drinker: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Pandora- Welcome. You are right about being consistent during this process and eating smaller portions does help. Don’t knock the jumping because that is a great way to burn calories. You are using more parts of your body which increases your heart rate.

Alison-I love the fact that you are playing Badminton and doing Morris Dancing. That type of dancing sounds like a great workout. My workouts have been building up over time so don’t get discouraged you will be there before you know it.:happy:

Kah- I love your goal of #60lbs in one year. Enjoy your Saturday workout will you combine any of those exercises during your session. :happy:

Kaye- Glad your knee is feeling a bit better. Rest and ice may be the best thing for it. I hope you can get rid of the oxygen at night. My key to doing personal is to open a word document and type my responses as I read. Then copy and paste into MFP, if I don’t then I don’t remember what I want to say.

Tina- Hope you feel better soon.:flowerforyou:

Suzee- Motivation is important and there are times when it is difficult to maintain. :grumble: However, once you have been doing this for a while you will know what to eat without much thought. I think more about food when I want to try something different or go out to eat. If you are able then use the food you are missing the most as a reward but limit your intake of it only eat a part of it or just one- don’t go overboard. Sometimes when we limit or cut out our favorite foods we lose sight of the purpose of our weight loss which is to achieve a healthier life style. :drinker:

Tlh- Yeah for water aerobics- A great way to exercise.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Robin- Yeah- 10 lbs gone that is wonderful. The step up board sounds like a great work. How high is the step? Doing step up is a great way to improve your balance as well. Happy Dance for you. :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Kvandeest- If you are starting back on the exercise bike make sure it is set up appropriately for you with regards to height and seat placements. Start slowly maybe 5 minutes at a time then rest, that way you can see how your knee handles the stress on the bike.
Helena- I am so glad that your boyfriend is being supportive. :bigsmile:

KarenLeona- A new bed and bedroom sets sounds wonderful. I am looking forward to picking out a new bedroom set when I get my own place.

Tonight I worked out with my friend and her trainer. It was a different workout that what I am use to but I was able to turn on my gluts during one of the exercises- which is a great accomplishment for me. Tonight was really about strengthening the core and the balance. I did learn some new exercises and realized that I enjoy my hour sessions with my trainer. I am not sure 30 minutes would do the same thing for me even with my trainer. This was a low-key workout which I needed after last nights all out effort and I felt so much better afterwards.



Goals-
Grading: I need to stop procrastinating about doing the re-grades for the weather unit test. I would rather be on MFP than grading those papers. Tomorrow I will at least get them started since I will have time after school.

Pull together a Stem lesson for my 7th grade students on building a water filtering systems using everyday supplies plus find additional information for my co-workers so we can make it a STEM day. All because we have a meeting next week and we want to make it look like we are doing something like we have time for anything else.

Fitness goals: To keep exercising this week by finding something active to do on a daily basis by taking a walk around my school and doing all the stairs before heading out to my meetings.

Goals for the week-
Saturday-Rock Wall/ walking and stretching DONE
Sunday- Swim DONE
Monday- Trainer DONE :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Tuesday-Not sure--might need to attend a training session for work not looking forward to it. Workout DONE with a different trainer and a friend.
Wednesday- I might walk at Kinder Park or take a rest day REST DAY
Thursday- Gym REST- another meeting after work
Friday- Rock wall

Saturday and Sunday- will be at special Olympics- so lots of walking and being on my feet. I will most likely walk to the event depending on the weather so the rain needs to stay away for the weekend. Especially on Sunday, since we are planning to be outside.

Thanks everyone for the words of wisdom. They really are helpful. I was going to go for a walk but the weather has once again turned cold. Yesterday when I left work it was 89 degrees. Today when I left it was 46 and has gotten colder. Too cold for me.