Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

i was pretty certain the only kind of book i like is one made of paper haha i'm so addicted. i use it multiple times every day. for all sorts of things that don't even involve books. but now i can collect as many books as i want and no one can tell i'm a hoarder!

Exactly! I kept about 3 (short) bookshelves worth out of the 17 (HUGE) bookshelves I had when I moved to Oregon from the East Coast. The ones I brought with me were my favorite books(many of them very very old first editions), but I MISSED the rest of them. Until I got my Nook! :smokin: Now I have THOUSANDS of books to chose from but if I want the feel (and smell) of a reall book I can pick up one of my old favorite off a bookshelf and sit down to read it.

I love the portablity of the E Reader. Tires being rotated? I can read a chapter while I wait. Waiting at the gas station for a fill... I can get through at least 10 pages. I can have 5 or 6 or 10 books going at the same time (usually 2 or 3 is my limit, but you get the idea) and easily pick up where I left off on any one of them.

I also love that most of the classics (which is what i usually read over and over and over) are either free or super cheap.

that is definitely true. lots of free jane austin too. i could never read ten books at once. (see ADHD meds comment above :laugh: ) i would forget what they were about. but i definitely read two or three at a time. we actually have a library. the room was meant to be an office but we made it into a library. and the other day my sister called us book hoarders. and then she said, 'if you read one of those books every day until you die you'd still never be able to read them all'. and instead of the reaction she was looking for, i just found it horribly depressing. i can't ever read all the books i want to read. and imagine all the books that haven't even been written yet? or the ones i don't know about? what about those books? i'm going to want to read some of those books too. nightmarish idea lol

@toots--I would have the same exact response to your sister's comment. I have a little notebook where I used to write down all of the books I wanted to read, but the list was getting too long and I just didn't have time to read them all. I quit adding books to it about 4 years ago. :ohwell: I used to spend my summers taking grad school classes. Now that I'm done with all of my schooling, I have a bit more time to read. I still have to devote some of that time to reading or re-reading texts that I teach or that are on my students' summer reading list, but I also try to read at least 1 or 2 books that are purely for pleasure.

This summer I'm reading Catch-22 b/c I've always wanted to read it and some of my students read it as an independent novel. I'm also reading 2 books of poetry that a friend of mine published. One is from a few years ago and the other she just recently published. Her name is Shaindel Beers--the 1st book is called A Brief History of Time (like the Stephen Hawking book), and the 2nd is called The Children's War--both are through Salt Publishing. I really loved the 1st one--of course, I'm biased b/c she's my friend and I recognize some of the people and places in the poetry. I just started the 2nd one today and it seems to be a collection of poems that are each responses to visual art. So far I really like it as well, though it's very different from the 1st collection. These are both for pleasure but also as possible material for my AP class.

My "purely for pleasure" book is supposed to be the 3rd Hunger Games book, but I haven't quite gotten around to that yet.

The Kindle works! I'm live from my recliner! Looks like I'll be able to log my food while on vacation. You will probably be able to tell by the typos when l use it instead of the puter. I keep missing the space bar. It will take a little while to get used to it. Amy just gave me a stylus and now I'm hitting the ones l want.

Hi all!!! I have a loaner computer for a few days so thought I would try to catch up a bit!!!! Sadly my computer seems to have bit the dust and there are more pressing financial needs that take precedence. My Kindle has kept me logging and exercising but has no capabilities for the message boards..... But sticking to healthy habits is the most important thing!!! I will try to get somewhat caught up on posts later!!!

Marca:bigsmile:

I just finished Emma's birthday cake. My first experience with fondant (other than a big fail trying to make my own). I think it turned out cute. I'm so excited to show her in the morning!!!

Super cute!!! Awesome job. I use to read that fish book to my son all the time, but I can't remember the name. Is this about giving away his scales? I love the story.

Rainbow Fish...I read it to my kids and I used it for my team at work. Great story for every age!!

Yes!! Rainbow Fish. I loved those books and they had such a wonderful lesson behind them. Thank you for the memory.

Well it's almost the 4th, just ting to figure out what to do food wise. I finished my last research paper for one of my online classes so I only have one left to work on over the weekend. It's always a lonely holiday for me because I'm not fond of fireworks nd my husband can't seem to do without them. So I sit here by myself while he and the kids go out. I have enough to do around here to keep me busy.

Skinny sounds like a great trp is coming together
Susan- work stress and traveling do me in. It's really hard to eat healthy in an airport
Robin- good job on exercise. I really need to exercise more. I always feel better.

Hope everyone else is hanging in there and has a safe 4th of July!

Good Morning.

Started my day with a hot flash, that was nice (sorry if that’s TMI, Tom). I hadn’t had one of those in a while!

@Tina~I’m sorry you’re struggling right now, try to focus on the positives. Your vacation is almost here, hope you come back feeling refreshed and energetic. Hang in there!

@Robin~I loved Alaska!!! I could easily live there (in the summer :laugh: ). Way to go on those squats, how is your arm? Is it all healed?

@Susan~I bet that Duck Dynasty cruise would be fun! I’m not a fan of Carnival either, I mostly sail with Princess. We’re doing Panama Canal in March – partial transit, 11-days, tacking on 2 days on both sides to spend in Ft. Lauderdale. We’re thinking of doing Alaska again next August – R/T out of Seattle, spending a few days in Victoria beforehand. Greece is definitely on my bucket list too – as is Iceland, we’re talking of it for 2015 (it is $$$ though). Princess is having good sales right now, esp if you have sailed with them before (our cabin for Panama just got upgraded as a result). I also heard that Disney is having some fabulous deals out of Galveston, through November – then they move to Houston port I think. FYI, Disney goes to Alaska now - might be fun for Cyrus!

Wednesday Wish~That everyone have a fabulous Independence Day tomorrow! :flowerforyou:

i'm gonna start posting here if that's ok. i've got an even 100 to lose and started (for the 347th time) again on monday 7/1/13.

i'm gonna start posting here if that's ok. i've got an even 100 to lose and started (for the 347th time) again on monday 7/1/13.

Welcome! :flowerforyou:

@grankakes -- welcome!
@Karen -- so glad everything is coming together for your trip!!!
@Tina -- so sorry you're struggling! We all go through this from time to time. I agree with Sherrie - sunshine might help, plus perseverance. I know you can get past this - you're so strong!
@Kelley & Susan - I did a Disney Cruise to Alaska about a year ago -- I think you're right, Cyrus would love it!! My brother and his family are regulars on the Disney Cruises, and my parents and I have joined them a couple times. It's definitely not my thing (like I said, I would much rather be IN the water than ON it, and I'm not able to swim in any of the pools, b/c they're all chlorinated), but for people who like cruises, Disney does it pretty well -- tons of great activities for the kids and enough to keep the adults entertained too. That cruise was actually my motivation to start the weight loss... I tipped the scales at just over 350, was miserable on the plane to and from Seattle, couldn't do any of the shore excursions (kayaking, zip-lining, helicopter ride and hike on glacier, etc.) I would typically choose, b/c I was worried about fitting and/or keeping up at my weight and finally decided enough was enough!!! My breaking point, and I haven't looked back since. I plan to go back some day and do all the things I missed!!!
@Robin - I think it would drive me absolutely bonkers to swim in a tiny lap pool. I typically go to this huge lake at one of the State Parks. It's about a half-hour drive, but well worth it to be able to swim for an hour or two without doing laps. Thanks so much for your kind comments about my life, my lifestyle. I think I would have balked at the idea of being athletic until right about now, but when you wrote it, I thought about it, and embraced the designator! That's a real victory for me!!! Recently, almost every time I go for a swim -- across the lake, around a couple islands, and back -- at least one (sometimes more) boat -- motor, sail, or canoe -- pulls up alongside and asks if I'm ok or even if I need a ride back. :laugh: Good grief!!! I guess it's nice to know that people would be willing to assist if I were in a jam, but I do know my limitations and would never swim so far that I couldn't get back on my own! :noway: Oh well, I've decided to take it as a compliment. lol Then last night, as I swam up to shore, there was this young couple, in their early 20s at most, cuddling on the picnic table where I left my clothes. Sigh. I hate to get out of the water in front of people, still so self-conscious in my bathing suit. Plus, I especially worry about young guys that age - they can be so cruel. So I sat and admired the sunset for a minute, gathering my nerve. Then, as I climbed out to get my stuff, the young man asked, "So, are you, like, training for some really big long-distance swim?" I almost fell over from shock. I said, "No, I just like to swim... I try to get out here for an hour or two a day." Then the young woman said she could never go as far out as I did, that she would be way too afraid.... and we had a nice chat while I dressed. How delightfully unexpected! But look here, I was talking to you, and I keep going on and on about me! Robin, I am so impressed by your stick-with-it-ness and your honesty, through all your struggles and successes! :flowerforyou: I think it's fantastic that you have figured out a way to start losing again, despite being on the Prednisone for so long. Your dedication to the new routine of alternating squats and arm presses is really inspiring. I hope your arms heal quickly (glad they have begun to scab) and that you will be able to get into the water soon.. hopefully you have access to some lake, somewhere? You're right, my life is pretty darn good right now... definitely not perfect and not what I'd planned or where I thought I would be... but I make time each day to do the things I love, during which I can forget about all the daily stressors and struggles, and I've learned to focus on small, achievable goals and not worry about too much at once. This is all new to me, a bi-product of this wonderful journey towards health and wellness that I embarked on post-Alaska, almost exactly a year ago. I have found my zen, and I sincerely hope you will find yours too and your body will heal enough for you to go out and enjoy the wilderness! I know Tom is our quote-of-the-day guy and he does it extremely well (always inspiring, and I've copied many of them down to keep around me), but I hope he won't mind if I add one to the mix. I've been including a few on my father's hiking journal, and I really like this one, which much more succinctly relates what I've been trying to say:

"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul." ~ John Muir


My Appalachian Trail hike did not go anything at all like we had planned. If you will indulge me another long post later today, I will provide the details of our mis-adventure. :noway:

Wednesday wish: That my scale at home will agree with the scale here. That would mean that I have finally broken through the spot that I have been stuck for nearly a month.
Have a good "active" day. Kaye

Hi again all. I am squeezing out a little Tammy Time. My hubby has a new toy he is playing with and my son got a job so both of the kids are at work :bigsmile: Things aer moving right along here. I have been working hard in my backyard but the end of the staining is in sight. It has cooled off nicely today so I think I should be able to get it finished. That will just leave the neighbors blackberry bushes:grumble: on the side of the house and the rest of my concrete pathway and it will be finished and beautiful.I might try and take some pics and put on so ya'll can see. Not sure if that is in my tech skill ability or not:laugh: I am very slowly losing this last five pounds to get into twoderville. I am beginning to think all I can really hope for when hubby is home is maintaining.
Karen i bet you are super excited about your trip. I have the same problem with packing as you do. It is so hard to prioritize and decide:happy:
Susan I think you are doing amazing. I spent 15 years working in the food service industry and trying to make healthy choices in that environment is hard.
Robin I am sorry you arm is still giving you problems but I am so proud of you with the way you have committed to your workouts:flowerforyou:
Tina I bet you will feel a lot better about everything after you get to get away for a few days.
Mackbeth you are my outside hero. I love to play in the water but the lake by my house attracts lots of ducks so inevitably when I try and swim in it I get swimmers itch:grumble:
I had more personals but I have blanked so gong to for now. I hope you all have a great day and remember to stay hydrated :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Hi everybody!

Beth- I think everyone should get a Quote of the day.:happy: Sounds like a good swim and I’m glad the young man was impressed with it. I too am waiting for the hiking trip post. From your fitbit steps (you are at the top of my friends list for steps) you must have got some hiking in.

Kelley- I’m going to bring my fitbit since walking in the National Parks should give me a lot of steps. Fishing will also add some as you got to get to where the fish are.

Grankakes- Welcome!

My first kindle book is The Art of War price $.00!

Quote of the day: - “Living a healthy lifestyle will only deprive you of poor health, lethargy, and fat.” ~Jill Johnson

Tom