Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@helena--great NSV with the shirt!!! :drinker: Glad deputy is doing better too.

@kaye--sending good thoughts for your surgery tomorrow! :flowerforyou: I can't remember if I already commented, but the afghan and pheonox were both incredible!! And, yes, those grands of yours are adorable!

AFM--I walked gunner and mowed the lawn. Afterwards, I did my 30 DS but I skipped the gym today. I was all itchy from the grass clippings, and mowing the lawn is such a big calorie burn already. :ohwell:

Exercise Goals:
Sat--walk gunner DONE + run NOT DONE + 30 DS NOT DONE
Sun--walk gunner DONE + 30 DS DONE + run DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym NOT DONE + 30 DS DONE
Tues--walk gunner + 30 DS
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--walk gunner + run + 30 DS
Fri--walk gunner + 30 DS

I have learned many things from my Dad. He was born and raised in Cambridge MD and he loves to tell stories. The stories tend to change a little with each telling. He worked a variety of jobs for the state government and for a local movie theater. The theater was great since we were able to see movies for free and when I was 15, I got my first job at the theater where he once worked. He still loves Ocean City where he spent many summers as a kid and an adult. That was a favorite vacation spot sadly he doesn't get to hit the beach anymore, since walking is so difficult and my mom can't push him in a wheel chair. He also served in the Air Force for a tour of duty.

Kaye- Good luck with the surgery and rehab.

Monday Check in- It was a great day. Finished at school today now just to get through a couple of meetings this week. I did buy a new bathing suit today and it a size smaller than last year so I am happy about that. Today I jogged a half mile non-stop. I did this with my trainer so we keep it to a slow jog/fast walk pace. It worked really well and I had a great workout. It started with the ARC Trainer for 10 minutes then onto running and walking drills and skills. I never knew how much there was to running and learning to run. Lesson learned from today's workout is that I can eat dinner right when I get home from the workout. I am still not feeling great from dinner.

Well, I think it became official today, I will be training for a 5K to be completed in the fall when it is cooler here and hopefully less humid. The goal is to complete the 5K training at least 2x a week. My ultimate goal will be to complete a sprint triathlon by next April. My trainer did tell about some triathlons that limit the amount of time you have for each section and you do as much as you can in that time frame. I really like this idea since I can do anything for a set period of time so I may start with that type of triathlon. It is hard to believe that I am actually seriously doing a 5K and eventually a sprint triathlon- this would not have been a consideration 3 years ago.

Its been a good day. I have accomplished most of the most important things that I needed to get done, so that is good. We had a good time with family this evening. The food was great and completely blew it!
I'll be checking in again as soon as I can. Kaye

Good Luck Grandma Kaye i will be praying for you !
I am still on the 3 day diet was on vacation last week and now i am back on track !
My goal this week is to log onto this message board more often i love the support that i get on here and you all are doing an amazing job !

Good Morning.


@Kaye~We’ll be thinking of you through your surgery today, I hope you have a quick and painless recovery as well.
@Laurie~I can’t eat a meal immediately following a workout either, my trainer stresses the importance of protein afterwards so I do try to have a protein shake – that’s about all my stomach can handle though. Great goals for the 5K and the sprint triathlon.

Tuesday Goals~To get through the day without falling asleep. Didn’t get home until after 10 last night, didn’t fall asleep until after midnight and woke up at 2am – I think I fell asleep again around 4 only to have to get up at 5. I feel hungover. :grumble:

Tuesday Goals: Well today my goal is to get home and get level 2 of the 30ds started. I didn't get up this morning. I didn't know i turned my alarm clock off when it went off this morning...I was really tired and just didn't get up. So I WILL be doing it when I get home from work today. I completed level 1 yesterday!

I watched a video on level 2 though....oh boy I am in for it today!

I haven't had time to catch up with everyone, hopefully I can do that this evening!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Tina

Two years ago I weighed 285lbs and now I hover around 250lbs. I've been as low as 236lbs too, but my weight keeps shifting constantly. I know I have to push myself more physically, but the motivation isn't there.

My goal is to be at 175lbs and it seems so far still.

A

Welcome MommyLamb and Charlie's Angel!!

Charlies Angel - It does seem daunting when you have a lot. I started at 180lbs overweight. I suggest breaking it down into chunks. 20/30/50lbs. Whatever works best for you. Set a reasonable date to lose that amount and work towards it. If I'm faced with an amazing dessert and I'm only 2lbs away from goal, it's MUCH easier to turn down than if I'm 178lbs away from goal (if that makes sense). We have more than one person on here who sets their ticker to that goal as well. And then when they hit it they change their ticker to the next 20/30/50lb goal.

Robin and Mr. M. I always order my shoes online as well. I always got the same brand/style, the New Balance 950s (I think they are 950s, the page is bookmarked on my iMac). This last time I didn't get those, I thought I'd go cheap and went to Famous Footwear. I got New Balance, just a different model. *BIG* mistake. My feet hurt whenever I wear them and I wind up wearing my old gungy ones to walk in because they are more comfortable. Now I need to save up another 120 bucks for the good ones again. Sometimes it just doesn't pay to take a short cut...

Hi Guys!

Welcome to the newlings!! :flowerforyou: Stick with us as we roll over to a new thread--don't get lost!

@kelley--during the school year I average 6 hrs/night during the work week. However, I tend to sleep 7-8 on the weekends. Summer is more up and down, but overall I know I get more than when I'm working. Gunner has also been waking us during the night due to critters out and about--we have a lot of foxes roaming the neighborhood lately and that gets him all riled up. :grumble:

@kris--I feel the same way about my running shoes. I tend to spend more on them than I would like; however, the few times I've tried a less expensive style/brand, I've regretted it. I totally agree that it doesn't pay off in the long run (no pun intended :laugh: ).

@tom--I was very disappointed in the Hawks' performance last night (other than Crawford--he played like a boss!). Really hoping they win tomorrow night to retain home ice advantage. They're really gonna have to turn it around to do so... I hope your foot heals quickly so you can get back to walking more. Good job with no evening snacks--that's really hard! I've heard that African proverb before and love it!

@tina--good luck with level 2 of 30 DS--I've heard it's tougher, but also more fun--I will be watching the video tonight. I'm getting kind of bored of level 1, but only have 2 days left of it.

@kris1085--gladd you're still around--it's good to see you again!

@laurie--I'm really excited to hear you decided to do the 5k! I really LOVE doing them, but I realize running's not for everyone, so I try not to be too pushy about it. I have some runner friends who try to talk everyone into running and I don't want to turn into THAT person. :laugh: I also found that "time limit" triathlon really interesting; I would never do a tri b/c I can't swim that well, but it soulds like a really great way to ease into them. You will easily be ready for a fall 5k if you are running 2x/week.

Tuesday Goals:
Well, I got up and did 30 DS before going to meet some friends for brunch--that's a big deal for me b/c I'm not big on morning exercise. However, I knew once I showered for the day, I wouldn't want to do so again later on. I still need to walk gunner, but am waiting for the sun to go down just a bit so it's not so hot for him.

Another exercise goal is to get to my current gym tomorrow b/c my membership there expires on Thursday. I've already signed up for my free 30-day trial at SNAP fitness. My materials should be here in the next day or 2 and then I can schedule my orientaion to go learn about their equipment. I'm a bit nervous to switch gyms, but I keep telling myself that it's only for a few weeks until I leave for vacation. If I don't like SNAP, I will renew my current membership when I get back from Zurich. ANd who knows maybe it will be a whole lot better. :happy:

Aside from exercise, I'd been talking about doing that 30 day power purge. I began with my kitchen and got through the fridge. I also cleaned out one cabinet, but then weekend plans with family took priority. My DH was home the past 2 days so we did yard work together rather than cleaning inside. Tomorrow, he works all day, so I will continue with the kitchen then.

Oh, and for those of you wondering, my dining room table still needs de-cluttering.

Exercise Goals:
Sat--walk gunner DONE + run NOT DONE + 30 DS NOT DONE
Sun--walk gunner DONE + 30 DS DONE + run DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym NOT DONE + 30 DS DONE
Tues--walk gunner NOT YET + 30 DS DONE
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--walk gunner + run + 30 DS
Fri--walk gunner + 30 DS

My dining room table is a catch all too - is so convenient when I come in from the garage. In fact, I just was going over some things on mine - picked up 6 Wall Street Journals, 2 of which were still in the bag!

I hit a wall about 2pm so exercise goals for the week changed, just had to come home and nap. :yawn:

Sunday~Training DONE!
Monday~Rest Day
Tuesday~Gym. Nope, too tired.
Wednesday~Training
Thursday~Gym
Friday~No gym, catch up on housework.
Saturday~Gym, swim most likely