Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Good job everyone this weekend! I see lots of people doing some really great exercises and losing! :flowerforyou:


@RobinsEgg - You are doing so great with the exercise! I know I'll get there eventually, sometimes I just wish I was there already 1,000 crunches DONE. haha Not quite.... Congrats on the loss too!

@suzee71 - I think once you realize that the animals your fostering might not even be here without it gets easy to give them to people who want to love them forever lol. The longer I have one the harder it is though. We had a boxer mix for almost a year and it was super hard to let him go! I like fostering puppies...quick turn around time. haha I know that sounds bad, but they usually go within a month or two before I can get attached (plus all the peeing, pooping, chewing, jumping etc helps motivate me to let them go haha).

I can relate 100% to eating to put off doing something. That's me with computer work. I would rather clean, do yardwork, anything but sit at the computer for hours on end...I find myself eating or snacking. I think because it seems like a "valid" excuse...if someone comes up and says "hey aren't you supposed to be working" I can reply "I was...but I'm eating" and they wouldn't give it a 2nd thought vs if I said "I was but now I'm watching TV" I would get that look like..."back to work with you!". Hope you got your homework done!

@Lauriek70 - Which 5K are you doing?

@Alliern45 - Your home now! You can do it

@grandmakaye44 - Thats awesome that your working on your 4th 25!! Great Job!

@CathEsh - I agree...where did summer go? I want another month!!

@naceto - Nice to meet you! I got invited back in after being gone for like 2 years :embarassed: So at least your back now!

@Morgori - I really like that quote!

@skinnyjeanzbo- Trying to stay good on vacation is tuff. Would have never guessed about butter for Switzerland lol good to know if I ever get to travel the world! Remember quite a few lbs usually drop off quickly after vacation from water retention etc.

Good morning.

Kelly good luck with the weight loss challenge, go for the gold!:drinker:

Karen Glad things are going well in Zurich.:happy:

KarenL hope that knee is healing well.:flowerforyou:

I went on vacation and lost a few pounds, I came back and gained them right back. I need a change in my normal everyday eating habits. If I do not get into the 250’s soon I am going to have to get really motivated to eat better.

Quote of the day:- “Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” ~Hippocrates

Tom

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Hi all!
New day here but I'm having a hard time getting out of the funk that was yesterday. Every time I'd go to workout something would happen (Jordan got home from work and we went to the store then my friend called me back over). I feel so drained today! But I got up and went around town for pictures of our local community with a coworker for our Social Studies curriculum. I have my workout clothes on and as soon as this post is done I'm thinking a 35 min strength training video and then a 20 min cardio video are in order. Then it's time to straighten up the house and start packing for vacation! (We leave Sunday for our yearly family vacation on Lake Michigan.)

According to my calculations, the royal rugrat was born just about at the apex of the full moon... oi vey...gotta be some meaning to that, right?

I think it means he's a werewolf. just a suggestion. no way to prove it yet...

My brother had surgery on his spine last week and the surgery went fine, he just didn't want to wake up... a drug that usually dissipates in minutes lingered for hours. He is awake now, thank God. but now we are investigating why that happened. And I say we because the doctor thinks it is an hereditary deficiency, so tomorrow I go off to be tested... strange... I am also going to get a shingle's shot, because our insurance will cover it and it will reduce the probability to get shingles by 50%. My dad got them and was miserable for weeks, so I think this is worth a shot, literally.

@Robin -- So sorry to hear of your break-up and car troubles. {{Hugs}} You've been doing so fantastically lately.... I hope you won't let this derail you and will instead channel your frustration/heartbreak energy into the squats and arm work-outs. Perhaps? :flowerforyou:
@Karen -- sounds like an incredible adventure you are having! Glad you made it to the Tour!
@Kris -- Dr. McHottyPants went to the specialist with you? Wow! He is invested in your success! I know you will work very hard to get this figured out so he will be proud / feel successful. Glad you're getting meds to bring the levels down, end these darn gout flares, and allow you to eat in the way that has worked for you.
@Kelley -- were you #3 in your local gym's spring weight loss challenge? That's crazy impressive, especially since you were struggling with being benched from so many of your workout routines! I know you can win this one! :drinker: But I fear I will have to step up my steps to keep pace with you.
@Toots -- :laugh: Plus, good luck with your deadlines!!!
@Anna -- Have a great vacation!!!
@Tom & Tammy -- I have been hanging out just a few pounds shy of the 250s for several weeks and it's driving me batty too! :grumble: Let's all get to the next milestone together, soon!!!!
@Cath and Kaye -- So sorry to hear of the tragic losses of such wonderful young people! My thoughts are with their families and communities.
@Angelika -- How did the interview go? Plus, yes, get the shot. Shingles is horrible!!!! :explode:
@CelticHippo -- Good to see you again and I'm glad they got your diagnosis figured out so you can get back into your routine.

Well, my river trip was a success! We set the goal low (only planned to paddle about 7.5 miles in about 8 hours on the river, with an overnight at the campground around mile 2. We ended up going more like 10 miles, because we went a mile or so past camp the first day, and had to turn around and go back up-river. Oops. The deer flies were horrible, biting us a lot, so we retreated to our tents after dinner. Still had a good time, and my friends are up for another challenge, since this one went well! We were all pretty amazed (and a little disappointed) by how quickly we reached the end point. Over the weekend, my sister-in-law and youngest niece visited, on their way from home in Ohio to camp drop-off. In a couple weeks, my sister-in-law will be back with the older niece for a week, prior to Mom's weekend at camp. It's nice to spend time with them, even if it throws off my routine. I'm headed to Oregon in a couple days, to visit my mom, aunt, cousins, and dad. Was going with my brother to visit Dad on the PCT in Northern California in a couple weeks, but he broke a bone in his foot, so his hike is over. :sad: Thankfully, we were able to change the ticket, so I can still give him a big hug! He's already planning his return to the trail next year. :laugh:

Karen glad you saw the Tour and had a great time. The sprint point must have been very exciting.
Cath and Kaye- Sorry to hear about the loss of the children. It is very sad when kids that age die. Wishing you both peace during this time.
Celetic- Welcome Back. Sorry to hear about the Chron's disease but I know that diet can help with that as well.
Angelica- Glad your brother's surgery went well. Hope he has a speedy recovery.
Kris- Glad to know that your doc went with you that is awesome in this day and age. Now that you know the problem at least you focus on the recovery to reduce further flare ups.
Beth- Glad your adventure was successful and fun except for the flies. Looking forward to hearing about more of your adventures.
Kelly-I know you will kick butt in that weight loss challenge so go for the gold.
Tom and Cathy, Beth- I have also been hanging out around the 200's mark and itching to get below that number for months now. I just keep plowing along hoping it will go down. Like time I may need to change my eating habits.
vertigo-The 5K prep that I am doing is under the guidance of my trainer. She told me that I was beyond the couch to 5K program that I was going to use. Right now I typically do running drills at least 1x a week, then run 1 x a week with her. Plus I swim and bike as well. It seems to be working since I can run 1.5 miles straight. Thursday we are heading for 1 and 3/4 miles straight. I think I should be able to accomplish this goal. I have not decided on my first race yet but am toying with the idea of doing a 2 mile fun run/walk on August 17 then a 5K in September in Stevensville.

Well today I went to look for a bike and think I found one that I liked. It is the Giant brand of bikes. It would be a step up from the entry level bike with several upgrades. My trainer says they are cheap bikes but I can't justify $650.00 as cheap, the road bike is over $1,000. I will talk with her more Thursday about the bikes and why she recommends Trek. I am almost scared to see the cost of those bikes. The bike shop has several female bikes on order but I will email them and see if he has any Trek bikes for me to consider.

Goal- To stop eating ice cream at night. I have been getting into this bad habit of eating ice cream about 8:30pm instead of just saying no to it. I know a treat once in a while won't kill me but I still need to refrain from making this a nightly habit.

e Goals 7-21 to 7-27
Sunday- Bike- weather permitting (could be storms tonight/tomorrow- hope it breaks the heat)
Monday- Trainer 5K DONE
Tuesday- Rest or gym GYM DONE cardio (spin bike and ARC trainer)
Wednesday- Rest
Thursday- Trainer - may climb in the evening as well with a friend.
Friday- Rock climbing
Saturday- Swim (I hope)

Hi y'all! Happy Tuesday! Started a new blood pressure med and it's kind of draining me, but I wanted to let you all know that I am thinking of you! I made a commitment to myself to read and post every day and as always, you all inspire me to keep pushing forward. I want to respond to some personals, but am afraid I will have to catch up on that tomorrow.

Hugs to you all and drink up! Have a nice tall glass of water, on me :drinker:

CathEsh - I'm so sorry to hear about your student. That is terrible news. Teachers get so close to their students too, I can't even imagine.

lmackbethl - I like your picture! Makes me want to go swimming!

RobinsEgg - Your a brave one Robin. Hope you get some exercise in this week maybe those endorphins will help bring your mood up.

Tuesday - Goals -

Sticking to the basics still. I want to stay under calories all this week and throughout the weekend! (not going anywhere so this SHOULD NOT be an issue...but we'll see). Also drink more water and hopefully add in some exercise.

I do have some weight loss goals, which are to be at 265lbs by August 12th. This is the end of 3 out of 4 of the dietbets (www.dietbet.com/) I'm currently in. I just added on another one today (I think I'm addicted...substitute one addiction for another!). The pot for the bet I joined today is $23,775!! I couldn't resist joining. Though the way the website works you never win very much. Usually double your money if you make your goal because the pot is split between EVERYONE who makes their weight loss goal after 4 weeks. But still when you see so much money its like...maybe I'll win lots this time! haha...gets me every time....

Hope you all have a good week!

Hi...I have been enjoying reading this thread and all the positive support everyone gives. I have been staying under my calories for the most part except over the weekend which was birthday celebrations for me and daughters. For the Tuesday goals I can say that I met one goal which was to swim one mile of laps. Daughter and I did Saturday and Sunday. Needless to say I was extremely sore yesterday! I guess a new goal could be to speed the swimming up...I seem to have forgotten the correct breathing technique so that slows me down! My long term goal is my daughter's and I are hiking some of the grand canyon next spring (not all the way down just a mile and a half or so) and this kind of kick started all of us to get in shape and me to realize I have to lose a lot of weight. Hope all have a good week!

@skinnyjeans- it's an hour south of Traverse City, MI. It's beautiful up there. My mom's family has spent a week every summer up there since before my mom was born! This year is going to be hard though. We lost my grandma at 68 last August and this will be the first trip with out her.


AFM- It is a gorgeous morning today! The sun is shining and it's nice and cool out! Scrambled eggs and salsa are done for breakfast and I'm enjoying my iced coffee before working out this morning, then shower, wake up my sleepy head daughter and take her to her Grandma so I can get to a meeting at school.

Have a great day everyone!

@Kris~I’m sorry you had another gout attack, I know it’s painful so I hope the hot/cold packs brings you some relief. My administrator gets those attacks anytime he goes on a steak binge – he’s always out a couple of days when that happens. Good luck with the nephrologist today.

Thanks! I'm back. He isn't as worried about my numbers as my regular doctor is. It was a LONG appointment 'cause my regular doc met me there and went in with me (after the urine test of course :laugh: ).

THey want to do an ultra sound to be sure my little kidneys aren't shriveling up from lack of blood but if that pans out OK then my numbers are up because of my meds which I take because of the Fibromuscular dysplasia (they ruled out Renal Artery Stenosis... same end result, just not MY fault if it's FMD). So it's all a vicious circle... the FMD is giving me high blood pressure and the meds are messing up my kidney functions... blech.

We talked about the surgery to fix the FMD but this Dr tells me that it's VERY invasive, painful, and the possibility of complications is so high that he'd rather we c ontinue on fixing things through diet.. which means I'm back to behaving.

They ARE putting me on meds to bring down my uric acid levels so hopefully that means no more gout, I just have to wait until this flare passes and then I can start taking it. I also can start eating meat again once a day, I just have to give the meds a chance to bring down my UA levels first. So I see a steak in my future next month!

Nice that your regular physician met you there. Its refreshing, too, that a doc doesn't want to push any kind of surgery and would rather take a therapeutic route. I hope the gouts meds work and the ultrasound results are favorable. I know you're looking forward to that steak!

Sadly, hubby did not get the outcome he was hoping for and he is struggling with it a bit. I have had my dreams crushed in the past so I understand where he is coming from and I know he will bounce back. I woke up early this morning, have yet to go to the doctor. My brother says the bulk of the pain is gone and he thinks the "tingling" is getting better so we are hopeful. One of the mainstay members of the Petanque club died suddenly this week. It just seems like this is a season of change... hurray for the new Royal Baby that is something fun to think about. My Wednesday wish is that all the vacations that are in progress or planned will be everything hoped for and will leave the participants rested and happy.

:flowerforyou: Happy Hump Day. Buried in Laundry. Salad today for lunch as I have to go to an Italian Restaurant for dinner (for DH work) Ugh and Yum!
Allie