Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

TODAY I WORKED OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE PROCEDURE! AND I LIVED TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT! YAY!

Yes, I modified it a bit and didn't get my heart rate over 95, but I did it and it felt good. I will survive!

woot! nice work!

G’Day,
I am really going to try starting again today. Yesterday I had pizza and wings.

I think I remember that a few people on here that are Fitbit friends. I would like to get some Fitbit friends just to make me more accountable. I cannot really remember who it was. I thinking maybe it was kah68 and Alison but my memory is bad so anyway if any of you have a Fitbit you use every day please let me know if you would let me be your friend on the Fitbit site. Thanks!

Quote of the day: - START SOMETHING POSITIVE
Momentum can be difficult to establish. And that's what makes it so valuable.
Because once you have it going in your favor, momentum can be hard to stop. With momentum on your side, small efforts can bring big results, and those big results can lead to even bigger ones.
Yes, momentum takes some effort and commitment to put into motion. And it is very much worth the trouble.
Take the time and make the effort to start something positive. Even though, in the short term, it would be easier and more comfortable to just do nothing, look past those immediate concerns.
Look ahead to that point where momentum kicks in, and consider the value of putting it to work in your favor. Then get up, get going, and get to work on building that momentum.
Start something positive, and create some valuable momentum. You'll be able to ride that momentum as far as you can imagine.
-- Ralph Marston

Have a healthy day

Tom

I'm caught up on the posts, but don't have time for personals right now. So many of you are doing so well -- keep it up.

I just ended a really bad exercise week, but we only have two baseball games this week, so that should help. Here are my plans to get back on track

Sunday: Rest (DONE :laugh: )
Monday: Water Fit (maybe weights too -- we'll see what this new class is all about)
Tuesday: 30 DS
Wednesday: Aqua Power
Thursday: Zumba
Friday: Cardio and Weights
Saturday & Sunday: Working on my old house -- painting, power washing, cleaning in general

Praying for all in Ok city .
Everyone is doing a fantastic job !
I lost another 1.5 pounds this week ! I am so happy to be back on track again ! I have lost 11 and i have 29 more to loose by the end of September when i turn 40 ! I am going to push myself and i know that i can do this !

I enjoyed the first meeting with the new trainer. She was very insightful and has even provided exercises that will help to strengthen my fingers and forearms for rock climbing without me asking. She has challenged me to change my eating habits again. The suggestion is to eat my largest meal for breakfast, go smaller for lunch and the smallest meal at dinner something like a salad and soup. In addition, she strongly suggested that I up the number of carbs to 50-60%, Fats to 30% and Proteins 10-15%. I am willing to try this and see if it works. It has had positive results for other people who have tried it. Breakfast may be an issue since I barely have time to fix breakfast in the morning but at now I can eat other foods instead of just eggs and turkey. I may also need to up my calories back to 1800+ to make this work. I will take this one week at a time. She also provided a core workout that will help to lose inches and a cardio workout that will provide a slight challenge unless I always go above and push harder.

My heart goes out to everyone in OK. I am praying that they find the survivors quickly and that those who have lost loved ones can find peace.

Hi guys--just tragic about OK, I watched some coverage while at the gym and it made me want to cry.

@robin--great breakfast suggestions! Another favorite of mine are sausage, egg, and cheese Lean Pockets--I always keep some in the freezer when I need something quick and easy for work. :happy:

@kelley--in case I forget to say so tomorrow, have a wonderful vacation! :flowerforyou:

@laurie--glad the meeting with your trainer went well--I'll be interested to hear how the changes affect your progress.

@kaye--any chance of you posting a picture of the afghan? I'm sure it's lovely!

@kris--you are doing great! Are you still doing that 3-day diet?

@marsha--glad you've been able to really start exercising again--and I agree about exercise and mood; I always get cranky if I can't get to the gym. :grumble: :laugh:

@tracy--I love the variety in your exercise plan for the week--oh, and good job getting that rest done today! :laugh:

@phoenix--welcome! :flowerforyou:

@tom--love the quote!!

Exercise Goals for this week:
Mon--walk gunner + gym DONE (did weights and rowing + cardio)
Tues--walk gunner + core
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner + run outside + core
Mon--walk gunner + gym

Grading Goals:
1. 1/16 12 Angry Men essays
2. x/16 Diction analyses
3. x/57 TTTC Journals
4. x/16 vocab quizzes

@tom - i would be happy to be fitbit friends. you can find me here: http://www.fitbit.com/user/236S7R
@laurie - glad you liked the new trainer! i make a quiche on sunday and eat a slice for breakfast each morning - quick and easy in the microwave, because i never give myself time to do much else. i use a potato crust, almond milk, low-fat cheese, whatever veggies i have around -- works out to under 300 calories a slice.
@kris - sorry you're struggling... hope you're able to kick this and get moving again soon!

I am super happy that I have started swimming again!! The water's still really cold, but I love it so much I could not wait any longer. Friday, I jumped in for the first time and the chill took my breath away and gave me brain freeze, but once I started moving, I warmed right up and stayed in for 20 minutes or so. Saturday, this bully of a swan chased me all the way across the lake and right up out of the water, so I only got about 15 minutes in. I know he's protecting his nest, but geez, I was at least 100 yards from it at the closest -- he cannot OWN the whole lake!!! Today, I showed him who was boss by splashing him with water from the safety of my kayak and yelling "you stay right there, there's plenty of room in this lake for both of us!" He raised up his wings and hissed, but then he stayed put and let me swim for a good half hour! Plus, one of my friends came out with me and was exercising border-patrol maneuvers from my second kayak just in case he decided to peck my eyes out. For my part, I did laps farther away from his mate/nest. We will work this out! For those following my dad's journey, he's had a pretty big setback, when his hiking partner ruptured a shin muscle. They went up to my parent's house in Oregon to regroup. His partner headed home - it's still unclear whether he will return to the trail later in the summer. Dad is packing resupply boxes and getting ready to take a train back down to Cabazon, where he left off, to resume the long hike north. I hope he's able to manage it solo, but the trail community is really good to look out for one another, so that's comforting.

Karen--I think that I will wait to take a picture of the afghan until I give it to Michelle. I will take her picture with it.
Toots--I would love to know more about your YA books. My daughter is the middle school librarian at our school. She is always looking for new stuff.
I continue to be impressed by all of the hard workouts that so many of you do. Even with new knees, I don't think that I will ever do that. I feel good about my progress though. I was just thinking of how impressed and motivated I was when I first signed on to see all the people that had lost more than 50#. Now I'm one of them and it sure feels great!
Have a good night. Kaye