Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Wednesday wish:I wish that I could get another good work out tonight.
So even though I hadn't been logging I had been watching what I eat. I have lost another 2 lbs which means I am now 10 lbs down total. Slowly but sure losing the weight. I plan to really get with it especially things might get really tough soon so I need to get a routine set and stick to it.
Have a great day!
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lmackbethl- wow!! your dad sounds amazing!!! what a trip that will be. Will they be keeping a blog? would love to follow their travels
tuesday goals- CONSISTENCY!!!!
was so sore after gardening, mowing lawn and bike riding yesterday that i REALLY enjoyed my new bed!! Nor sure what is on the agenda for today.....probably more work in the garden0 -
Good morning everyone.
I was home sick Monday from work, cold/sinus headache
. I am feeling better now though and went back to work Tuesday.
Today the company I work for has given us a service day off to go build toys for smiles:bigsmile: . Which donate toys to kids. We are going for the afternoon shift 12:00 to 4:00pm.
Quote of the day - "There is no fate that plans men's lives. Whatever comes to us, good
or bad, is usually the result of our own action or lack of action."
- Herbert N. Casson
Stay healthy!
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Went to the gym today and worked out. Feels good. I really want to keep this up. Trying to log in food. I do really well eating all day and then night time is when I have the most trouble staying on track.0
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"Wednesday - Wishes (what do you wish? It can be weight related or not, can be realistic or not)"
My Wednesday Wish: I wish I was already free, from aches and pulls and joint swellings and happily 150lbs light on my feet! :-)0 -
Wednesday wish.... that I would get past the "feeling hungry all the time" phase!!! Though I do know that being off plan last weekend has stretched that out more.... my own fault, I know. I am just ready to enter the "feeling healthy" phase!!!!0
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@Kaye -- I keep notes as I'm reading in a notepad window otherwise I could never do personals!
@Rachael -- I got a really cute new t-shirt today, it's quite fitted, and the sleeves are just not quite long enough... so my upper arms just flap away. I guess I'll be wearing it under a jacket.
@Robin -- I'm so glad to hear you're back at your low weight! Well done for really getting to grips with things. Just keeping on every day is the key to this I am sure.
@Marca -- I find I can't take a day off without logging, or I just eat ludicrous amounts. So I try to log everything, even on days when I'm off plan.
@Helena -- I do think it's hard for our nearest and dearest often to really know how best to support us.
@Laurie -- morris dancing is really hard work, and some of our practices are particularly exhausting. But the actual shows, not so much. There's often a lot of standing around and only a couple of dances. (The side will do 5 or six dances in total). Also it's hard on the knees. And we drink... badminton is just all-round excellent though. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Wednesday wishes -- that this lovely warm weather continues. I made lots of salad for dinner today; there should be some over for lunch, and the crisper drawer is full of brilliant fresh veg so more salads await. And I actually did some strength training today; I thought it was just a bit of basic dumbbells and bodyweight but afterwards I found myself having to have a quick nap. Plan is to get some strength work in 3-4 times a week. How many times have I said that?
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Omigosh ... you people are SO GOOD at keeping up with this thread and each other!! I am still bug-eyed at all the information on this site and learning how to start taking care of myself the way I shoulda been for years. Call it information overload but in a very good way
I started walking two weeks ago after months of inactivity due to surgery and then general lack of motivation. I've already gone from wheezing after a 20 minute stroll to 40 minutes of steady walking up and down hills in a nearby park. Its amazing what this ol' tired body can do when given the chance
My Wednesday wish is that I never lose this feeling of accomplishment and glimmers of actual pride in myself. Its been a long time coming 0 -
How'd your Tuesday goals turn out? I have two days down and five to go!! I walked last night on the suspended track while my daughter had basketball practice below. The bummer was that I have new tennis shoes and about 10 minutes into it, go shin splints. I only made 18 minutes total -- forgot that that could happen with new shoes...hopefully doesn't last long. But I guess 18 minutes is better than none.
Wednesday wish? I got two...That today's brief snow :explode: was the last of this spring. We are suppose to be in the 70s by the weekend -- fingers are crossed!! My second one, that I figure out the moves in Zumba. I think I'm going to try to be more dedicated to at least one (if not two) Zumba classes a week. They are a great burn. And going more often will truly be the only way to get better at it. :sad:
@Marca -- It's amazing (aka terrifying) what can happen when we don't log our food. Even on days that I go over, it helps me stay in check
@Helena -- sounds like a good guy. Sometimes I think our spouses are in a d@mned if you do, d@mned if you don't spot. I want support, but don't call me fat -- poor folks! :huh:
@lmackbeth -- Good for your dad! I'd be interested in seeing their journal. What a great way to travel! (maybe he'll inspire one of my bucket lists)
@Morgori -- you work for a great company to do that. I'm proud of my company as well, anytime you want to volunteer, they actually don't require us to use PTO as long as we can prove we really volunteered. We serve breakfast and suppers at the local food shelter several times a year and they pay for it and "give" the employees time.
Well, I'm off to Zumba and then choir practice. Have a great evening!!0 -
macbeth-Your dad's trip sounds wonderful and I would be interested in seeing the block. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to all the different climates.
tlh- While you are breaking in the new shoes bring the old one with you and change shoes. That will give your feet time to adjust to the new shoes and extend your walking time.
Wish- That I continue to be social and find time to do fun things even with school getting busy right now.0 -
jt - love your oasis plan for your yard - gardening is such vigorous upper body exercise - you go girl!
Skinny - thanks for the atta girl! Glad your still coming along with the e-cig. You're doing great!
Laurie - the Wii Step is only about 3 inches. Any higher and my knees would be complaining too much for me to do it. Its enough that it does get my heart rate going!
MowMow - I didn't realize you were going to make more than potato salad! Wow you really went all out - your co-workers must love you!
mackbeth - your dad's a gunner isn't he!
suzee - congrats to you for your walk. Can you find something to do indoors when the weathers bad?
racheal - I hope your sleep patterns straighten out!
Helena - congratulations on the 2 lb. loss - WOOT! HUZZAH!! I do believe in logging one's foods, and I hope you will learn to like doing it. Its helpful and very educational!
Karen - CONSISTENCY - yes good word, I should write this in my mirror so I see it every day. I should meditate this and use it as my mantra. Thanks for the reminder.
Glad your new bed was so comfy!
Tom - glad you're feeling better, and what a nice company you work for that you can go build toys for kids - kudos to you for giving up your time and energy and skills for doing it as well.
Mel - the evenings are the hardest for everyone! LOL! Seriously consider what you can do with your hands - some kind of craft work, or chew gum, or save some protein for your evening snack, as protein seems to be more filling.
jack_yve - I'd like to see you get your wish too! Give yourself a year and a half and it will come true!
TOPS - the hunger is really a pain. I'm doing better now that I upped my breakfast calories. Something to maybe consider.
dWilliams - so nice to see you've progressed in your walking and are feeling "glimmers of pride" - I"M EXCITED FOR YOU!
tih - walking AND Zumba - that's really pouring your heart into exercise - so proud of your efforts. YOU"RE A WINNER!0 -
Just got home from helping my daughter put her little ones to bed. They're delightful. The weather turned cold here today, and it started snowing this afternoon and is still going strong. Really, heavy snow, perfect for snowballs and snowmen, so I took the 2 year old out after dinner and we played for about an hour until I couldn't feel my fingers anymore. I thought his little hands might be cold (mittens on), but he was fine. Saw a huge rabbit run by in front of us...looked pretty (brown) on the white ground. Everything looks beautiful, but, It's April 24th....I'm ready for some warmer weather.0
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Karen - so sorry you're having problems with stress eating. I've recently taken up chewing gum. Trident Orange is my go to gum these days, its helpful, and keeps my jaw busy. Also, I'm finding my big breakfast of eggs, bacon and potatoes is so filling, I'm just not hungry and so don't fall prey to snacking.... I'm proud of you for continuing the FIGHT when your pooped and don't have 100% to give!
one of the sugar free gum things (unfortunately they all have nutradeath) has a lemon square flavor, which is completely yum....0 -
Wednesday wish: that I was better at keeping up with everyone!
So sorry I've been MIA - just stressed out to the max from work. Today I will be over on my numbers... BOO , but it was one of those "Beer - it's what's for dinner" kind of days.....0 -
Happy hump day all you beautiful, strong, amazing super heros!!
@MacBeth - Speaking of super heros, your dad sounds AMAZING!! I would love to do something like that one day!
@Laurie - Fantastic NSV! Great job sprinting!
@Anita- Welcome!
@Pandora - Welcome!
@GrandmaKaye - I sure hope you get that knee figured out one way or another really quick.
@Helena - I'm so glad your hubby was understanding and will be the support that you need right now!
@RObin - That is FANTASTIC that you are down the weight you gained. Good job!
Robin, I wasn't planning on making quite so much but I realized when I started that I had the ingredients for the pasta salad. On the way home I stopped for cereal and decided to pick up stuff for cupcakes since only one person had committed to dessert. There was a TON of food, but mine was the only homemade. I ate about 2 days worth of calories and don't regret a thing. I decided not to worry/stress about what I was eating or count a single calorie. Just enjoy the good food and great company. I love my team at work and truly enjoy spending time with them. Our counterparts from Ireland were here for some training this week so they were able to join us as well, it made the day that much more enjoyable. Work provides a beautiful courtyard with high end Weber BBQ grills (that they keep cleaned and maintained) and brand new umbrella'ed tables. Tons of sweet smelling plants and flowers. It was a gorgeous 74 degrees with clear blue skies and I have the sunburn to prove it!
The only exercise I got in today was when MowMow made the great escape from the apartment. The downstairs neighbor brought up a trout he caught today (was very grateful he cleaned it first) and when I opened the door my little monster shot out. He started towards the road but the neighbor intercepted him and MowMow veered off into the walled in grassy area, that gave me time to catch up and pounce on him when he stopped to graze. The rest of the evening was spent casually opening the door and hitting him with the squirt bottle (the water, not the bottle) when he moved towards the door. I WAS going to take him out on Saturday but now I think he needs to stay firm inside until he stops being quite so desperate.0 -
Hi everyone, I hope you all had as good as me. I got errands run and did some more work on the yard. I also had Zumba class today which I am just loving:bigsmile: I think I even got some of the steps right this time.:laugh: I had my eval this evening and will start strength training on the machines 3 days a week starting tomorrow. I have been patiently waiting for this day since all the reading I have done has emphasised (spelling) the need for it if you want to look good in your new body. I am happy to see that overall it looks like everyone is doing pretty good. For those of you struggling know that I beleive that you can really do this. I am going to go scrounge up some dinner since I am starving.
My Wednesday wish is that I dont lose this amazing drive I have had going for the last couple of weeks.
Have a great night everybody
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@Vickimieth -- in the UK we can get gum without aspartame, but you have to look hard! I don't chew it regularly but it's a bit of an occasional treat for me.
@Tammy -- I too am convinced that strength training is a must. The thing that convinced me wasn't reading, or the web generally. It was looking at the success stories on this website. All the people who really looked fantastic after looking a lot of weight, were doing strength work as well as diet and (normally) cardio. Amongst my friends, the ones who look brilliant (at whatever size) tend to be doing strength work too, though there are exceptions (I guess the horse rider gets resistance work from dragging her recalcitrant nag around, for example).
Thursday truth -- this long, slow plateau has got me doubting my ability to do this thing over the last few weeks. But I was very cheered today; my weight's down a little (not much), but my body fat count is down a bit more -- and when I looked back over a couple of months, it doesn't seem so bad. As in, I was desperately trying to get under 200 for New Year, and now I'm just a shade over 180. I am sure that it doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you go.
Now. Off for a run, and then a swim. Because it's too beautiful to stay in the house today.
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Good Morning.
I had taken the day off yesterday and was busy all day, then last night I was working on a business plan for my trainer so I never had a chance to check-in. I don’t know what happened last night, but the setting on my sleep number bed was all wonky, back hurts this morning – I had reset it and guess I didn’t pay attention to the setting, you’d think I’d notice if it was too hard!
@lmackbeth~What a fun thing your dad is doing, I would LOVE to do that! And at 73, that’s impressive! My dad is 73, he dragged us out hiking when we were young – can’t see him going the distance now though. You are probably really far ahead of me in steps right now, forgot to wear my Fitbit again yesterday – and I walked a TON! :grumble:
@Laurie~if I do the bike/row/ellip on Saturday, it’s usually 20-30 minutes on each piece of equipment – surprisingly, it results in a great caloric burn.
@Robin~So glad the gain is gone, looks like the changes you’ve made in your distribution of calories is starting to pay off. Great job!
@Morgori~Sounds like a fun afternoon, building toys for kids.
@Alison~Those plateau’s can really get us down and derail us, glad you persevered and that the scale is finally cooperating. Way to go!0 -
@Vickimieth -- in the UK we can get gum without aspartame, but you have to look hard! I don't chew it regularly but it's a bit of an occasional treat for me.
@Tammy -- I too am convinced that strength training is a must. The thing that convinced me wasn't reading, or the web generally. It was looking at the success stories on this website. All the people who really looked fantastic after looking a lot of weight, were doing strength work as well as diet and (normally) cardio. Amongst my friends, the ones who look brilliant (at whatever size) tend to be doing strength work too, though there are exceptions (I guess the horse rider gets resistance work from dragging her recalcitrant nag around, for example).
Thursday truth -- this long, slow plateau has got me doubting my ability to do this thing over the last few weeks. But I was very cheered today; my weight's down a little (not much), but my body fat count is down a bit more -- and when I looked back over a couple of months, it doesn't seem so bad. As in, I was desperately trying to get under 200 for New Year, and now I'm just a shade over 180. I am sure that it doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you go.
Now. Off for a run, and then a swim. Because it's too beautiful to stay in the house today.
-- Alison
There is so much truth reverberating in these paragraphs that I hope everyone reads this post again!
Alison - great observation noting that everyone must get in some strength training as well as cardio. It doesn't have to be massive weight lifting either - it can be simple as resistance bands.
I was stuck at a plateau for months - but I wasn't exercisisng. I tried dropping my calories to 1200 - and I starved and my body responded by overeating and gaining weight. So I bumped my calories to 1450 and started exercising - just 5 to 15 min. a day, and I successfully dropped my 10 pounds this past month. Weight loss IS in the numbers.
And Inspiration is in the package. You inspire me Alison. Here you say: "Off for a run, and then a swim" well, I would have never even thought that 2 years ago, much less uttered those words. I STILL can't say that for myself, but now I have friends who say it and inspire me. Now, I have lots of friends here who talk that way and inspire me.
I am so fortunate and I want to thank all of you for your inspiration that your give me daily! I thank you for your motivation, your encouragement, your support, your nudges, and your high-fives. I love every one of you. 0 -
Thursday truth--- I JUST WANT TO BE SKINNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi, I am new and need motivation and a kick in the pants from time to time. I need to lose at least 100 pounds and I still eat ice cream for dinner and weight until bed time to take my insulin ( just started taking). I know I feel depressed right now but I can't just allow sweets to win the war.0
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Good morning MFPers!
We got some pictures of us making toy cars for needy kids. I am now an expert at side and bottom sanding.:laugh:
Quote of the day; - "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently"
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@LaurieK -- good idea on the shoes. I will try to remember that.
@Meloncholy -- you are more patient with the snow than I am. Although I'm happy to report that almost all of our 24 inches is gone with the exception of the piles (now as you can imagine with 2 feet of snow, there are piles everywhere). We are going to be in the 50s this afternoon and warm to the 70s this weekend, so hopefully we will be bidding the white stuff a fond farewell until October/November.
@MyMowMow -- you make me laugh (in a good way). I am having visions and I just giggle, because at one time, I had an 80 pound golden retriever that would pounce at the chance to break out of the house with or without a leash on.
@jtconst -- I hope you keep your drive too
@Alison -- weight training is something I know I need to do a bit more of, but it does intimidate me. My sister lifts heavy and wants me to start, but I think I'm going to stick with the machines. I just need to do a better job of doing it more than once a week. My goal is that once school is over I add that to the top of a couple of classes. Right now, I feel that I miss out on seeing my kids too much since Emma is already in bed by the time I get back from the gym. At least when its summer, she'll be up a bit later.
@rachael726 -- DITTO!!!!!!
@Morgori -- thanks for the pictures -- you and your crew have made some children very happy (or will in the near future)
Today is my day of rest from the gym, but I've accepted the challenge to get 150 leg lifts in today - I better bust a move since I haven't done any yet.
I haven't done zumba in a several weeks and it kicked my butt last night! But according to my HRM, I burned 550 calories...imagine what I can do when I actually learn the steps and move the WHOLE time. :laugh: I am sore across my entire back today -- I'm going to try to get a massage from my husband. :blushing: Michael has tonight off so we're taking the kids out to eat and then apparently watching the football draft (yay me - NOT :sad: ). I am scrapbooking tomorrow night, so that seems like a perfect time to get organized for it.
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Thank you :-) So... Thursday - Truth (got anything you need to fess up to or get off your chest?)
TRUTH OR DARE? hmmmmm, Truth...I am doing really well on my dietary guidlines in the morning but less likely to stay on course in the late afternoon and evenings. Although I am still managing to staying under my calorie goal. :-P0 -
Truth is....I can relate to some of the posts today. Truth is...I want to be skinny and I want to believe I can do it, but not seeing the results I want.
Truth is...the more I plan, the more I think about it, the more obsessed I get about the food, trying to excercise and the scale. Then it all goes up in smoke.0 -
Robin- 3 inches is great, that is about the height of the step for step aerobics classes. That was challening enough for me when I started stepping up on things. You are doing great with the weight loss this month.
Jack_yve-late afternoons are the worst for me. Since I tend to eat a snack about that time and I don't always make the best choices.
Kvandeest- Give yourself the time and you will see the results. Don't be surprised if other people notice before you do. It is harder to see it in ourselves.
Truth- I have done very well in my eating today knowing that I will be eating pizza for dinner tonight. I have a meeting to attend and they will be serving dinner. Hopefully, I won't allow myself to overindulge. I did eat greek yogurt so that should help.
I will try to check in later- need to head off to my meeting. I much rather be outside enjoying this beautiful day.0 -
Good morning MFPers!
We got some pictures of us making toy cars for needy kids. I am now an expert at side and bottom sanding.:laugh:
Quote of the day; - "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently"
- Henry Ford
Beautiful volunteer spirit and work! thanks for sharing!0
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