Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Vicki- Congrats on reaching the 100lbs lost. That is a great accomplishment.
Karen that is a great time on the race especially with a strained quad muscle. Letting it rest and heal is a good thing.
jt- It is very cool that your son went to the gym with you today and was able to experience what you do there. It should give him a new appreciation for how hard you are working.
Susan- When it comes to Cyrus he may need some major reinforcement that you are not leaving. I am sure that the trip was emotionally draining for him as well and the emotions that are attached to the area. He may also be getting nervous about starting school again and that could be raising his anxiety level.
NSV for this week was running 2.25 miles.
Update- I think I mentioned that my trainer was competing in the USA National Triathlon-Olympic Distance today. She did a fantastic job. She finished 44 out of 88 people in her age group and completed the course in under 3 hours. Her quad started to cramp up on her during the run, which slowed her down a little but it did not stop her. I am just excited for her and that accomplishment.
Workout Schedule
Sunday- Bike 21 miles DONE
Monday- Trainer 5K prep/running drills DONE plus weight training upper body
Tuesday- Swim no instead Change ran 1 mile in 12.12, rowed for 2000m and biked for 10 minutes (4 Miles) Done
Wednesday- Swim DONE
Thursday- strength training -rest DONE
Friday- run 2 miles and climb (?) DONE
Saturday- Swim, half mile DONE
Workout plan 8/11 to 8/17
Sunday- Bike
Monday- running drills or mile run
Tuesday-Trainer- 5K drill or mile run
Wednesday- Swim
Thursday- Trainer
Friday- Rest Day
Saturday- 2 Mile race0 -
@laurie--wow, that's awesome that your trainer did so well! How inspiring! Is tomorrow your first ride on your new bike? Can't wait to hear how it goes! I'm glad the climbing dilemma worked itself out for you, and I'm really excited for you about your race next Saturday!!0
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Karen- Tomorrow is the first ride with new bike and I will post pictures tomorrow. Thanks about being excited about the race. I will be a nervous wreck all week.0
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Are there goals for August? This looks like a great thread
Welcome CPeg - glad you decided to join us. Here's the August Challenges:
The AUGUST Challenges:
1. Try to lose 4 lbs
2. Try to incorporate an exercise routine 3 times a week.
3. Share an NSV (non-scale victory) once a week on the thread.
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Are there goals for August? This looks like a great thread
Welcome CPeg - glad you decided to join us. Here's the August Challenges:
The AUGUST Challenges:
1. Try to lose 4 lbs
2. Try to incorporate an exercise routine 3 times a week.
3. Share an NSV (non-scale victory) once a week on the thread.
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Hi Robin:
Lets see;
1. Lost 5 pounds this week
2.Wearing a size smaller in pants (NSV)
3. Working out 5 days at the gym
I am good to go!!
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Good morning everybody!
vickimieth-Minus 100!
Hope all of you have been eating better than me this week. I need to eat better again which I’ll start Monday. I still have 70lbs. I would like to lose.
Any star gazers out there might like to take a look at this tonight:
Scheduled for Aug 11, 2013 Watch the Great Perseid Meteor Shower live on Slooh - Sunday night starting at 4 PM PDT / 7 PM EDT / 23 UTC. We will pull a live feed from our all-sky camera located on the top of Mt. Teide in the Canary Islands - over 8,000 feet up where skies are nice and dark. Feed will run most of the night.
http://www.space.com/22311-promising-perseid-meteor-shower-will-peak-soon.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8pC1GKi1io
Quote of the day:- “Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” ~Buddha
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Angelika - I'm so glad your Total Gym is working out and you love it. Yes, I've seen your calorie expenditures so I know you're using it. Living rooms are just that - living rooms and if exercise ain't living I don't know what is!
Kah - those beef medallions sounds like a good reward for your exercise in the gym - and nice job obeying your trainer (how unusual,
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KellyLyn - excellent time on your mile! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
jt - I'll bet you really surprised your son in the gym! Its great he got to see what his mom does for a work out! Show him how tough you are! Cool beans! I know you are still recovering from your loss - here's a virtual HUG!
Skinny - well done on letting yourself lounge all day - you got the true meaning of summer vacation in for a day! WOOT! And you are letting that quad heal!
Laurie - your running is improving exponentially ! WOW! Its great to read about your trainer's successes. She sounds like a dynamo - so glad you got to know her and be inspired by her.
Lustergirl - wow - you lost 5 lbs this week? WONDERFUL!! You're doing great! HOLLER!!! :drinker:
Tom - thanks for the great stargazer website - I'm definitely going to be checking that out. I always try to see the meteors but its so hard to get far out of the city and time it right. I've never seen good meteor showers yet.
Say, I hope you really commit to eating right and LOGGING YOUR FOOD this week. I know you can do it. You've pretty much taken this summer off and its time to get serious. We're all here for you!
Yesterday turned out to be a nice day. The Body by Vi party was interesting but I didn't like the product, so I didn't buy anything. It was great seeing my old boss and we're planning to have lunch next Friday.
I went with my ex-bf and his new gf to a Wine and Balloon Festival at 5 and it wasn't bad at all. I was nervous beforehand, but we had a lot of laughs and drank 3 bottles of wine between us. When I first met her, we laughed because we were dressed almost identical - pink tank tops and navy capris. She's much tinier than me, 5-1 to my 5-8. We took chairs and had to walk a great distance from where we parked the car to where the balloon viewing was to take place. We got our chairs set up and then walked all over the concourse sampling wines and looking at the merchant wares, and of course, getting to know each other. Then we bought our first bottle of wine and sat for the balloon launch, which was gorgeous. We sat again for the balloon glow 2 hours later at dusk which again was just magical. We did eat gyros, and ran into people we all knew. I had time to chat with her alone and she confessed her utter fear of me, as if I would dislike her and tell Him not to date Her. Absolute nonsense, I said. I ended up thinking she was a very likeable lady, and I'd be friends with her if I met her on my own. So much of my own fears were allayed, too. My ex-bf and I got along very well, he was courteous and attentive to me as well as her, and I could tell from the way she talked, that he has described me as his best friend. That was good enough for me. She's aware we've travelled to Jamaica and Hawaii together as companions and she was comfortable with that. So I think the worst is behind me.0 -
The bike picture is now posted and I loved my ride today. We went 23 miles in 1 hour and 49 minutes. It was a pleasant trip and my fingers are not tingling and I had energy left over after the ride. The bike is a Giant Escape 1. It is a smooth ride and almost a rode bike. I am still in the process of getting the handle bars and grips just right. We are bringing them in closer to the middle so they are shoulder width apart instead of wider. Now, if I can stop my tailbone from hurting life on a bike would be great.:laugh:
Tom- Thanks for posting the link to the showers tonight. The weather in Maryland would make for lousy viewing very overcast.
Robin- Glad the day went well for you and that you had a great time. The balloon show sounds wonderful.
I have been engaged in this process for the past three years and about 2 years on MFP. For me life began when I turned 40, since that is when I decided to do something about my weight. In the past year, I have started participating in more athletic activities and realized that I can achieve so much more. Old life- was based on school and education (life of a teacher- taking work home or going to classes). Now at 43, I am biking, rock climbing, running, swimming and ready to try so many new adventures. When I started all activities were difficult now things are easier and much more enjoyable.0 -
@laurie--I LOVE your bke!! Glad you enjoyed riding it today--23 miles is so impressive. The farthest I've ridden on the stationary is about 10 miles and of course, that takes a lot less effort b/c I don't have to use my core to keep balanced. Don't be nervous about the race--you've got this!! :flowerforyou:
@robin--I'm so happy the meeting was a success and that you and he will remain friends. I'm not a wine person, but that event sounds wonderful! Oh, and thanks for re-posting the goals--I knew I was missing one.
@tom--thanks for the links--it will be overcast here tonight so that's probably the only way I'll get to see it. I tried to go outside last night to view, but the darn skeeters attacked me, so back inside I went. :grumble:
@lisa--congrats on your loss this week--you are really killing those goals!! :drinker:
Sunday Share:
For the new folks, I'm Karen and I live and teach just outside of Chicago. I joined this site in March 2011 when my weight had reached almost 250 lbs. I was uncomfortable with how I looked and although I was still fairly active, I would sweat like crazy just taking a short walk with my dog in mild weather. Now I'm a runner and love doing all sorts of 5Ks and obstacle mud runs--I've also gotten several friends involved in those activities which is good for all of us.
After reaching a low of 181 lbs this past Feb., I quit smoking and gained a few back. I've now been hovering in the mid 180's (my ticker is officially at 185) mostly b/c I'm not being super-diligent about what I eat. Managed a 10-day vacation with no gain which was an incredible NSV for me. Having summers off is sort of a double-edged sword--I have plenty of time to exercise, grocery shop, and prepare healthy meals, but I also go out to eat and drink with friends more often. I think heading back to work will be good for me--I just need to make sure I'm planning/preparing my lunches on Sundays again. That really helps me eat healthier.
I also want to make sure I'm continuing the exercise I've grown to love--I tend to struggle balancing workout time and grading time. I have a great motivation to slim down and tone up more--my friend (the one I went to Switzerland with) is getting married in Punta Cana next June. I don't envision being in a bikini :blushing: , but would definitely like to be at ease in my swimsuit in front of others while there.
Exercise Goals:
Sat--walk gunner DONE (rest day)
Sun--walk gunner (rest day)
Mon--run outside (w/ gunner) or walk gunner + gym
Tues--walk gunner (rest day)
Wed--run outside (w/ gunner) or walk gunner + gym
Thurs--walk gunner (rest day)
Fri--run outside (w/ gunner) or walk gunner + gym0 -
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Laurie - your bike is the BOSS! I like its sleek looks. The pink trim really makes it stand out! You really covered a lot of territory yesterday - I hope you find a solution for your tailbone soon!.
Skinny - by next June you'll be rocking an awesome swimsuit - bikini or not, you'll have such a trim and slim figure by then - I know you can get the next few pounds off by then and for sure you can keep your activiites up during the school year cuz Gunner's not gonna let you forget your walkies!
I got my squats - 40 of 'em - done today by 2:30, as well as 48 dumb-bell curls, and then baked 72 chocolate chip cookies - and I've only eaten one - hey that's an NSV to me! (They are for my friends family - the one who's having surgery this week)0 -
Only 7 more posts til we roll over to a new thread..........................just sayin'0
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Well I usually push to roll over the thread before it gets too late at night - six more posts to go.0
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In fact, no one likes to post at the end of an old thread, do they? Everyone "lurks" and waits for the roll-over to happen - 50
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Any star gazers out there might like to take a look at this tonight:
Scheduled for Aug 11, 2013 Watch the Great Perseid Meteor Shower live on Slooh - Sunday night starting at 4 PM PDT / 7 PM EDT / 23 UTC. We will pull a live feed from our all-sky camera located on the top of Mt. Teide in the Canary Islands - over 8,000 feet up where skies are nice and dark. Feed will run most of the night.
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Newbies, Welcome to our Thread!
GOALS and IDEAS for daily posts (Not mandatory)
Monday - Check In (how are you doing? Had any successes or struggles this week-end?)
Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)
Wednesday - Wishes (what do you wish? It can be weight related or not, can be realistic or not)
Thursday - Truth (got anything you need to fess up to or get off your chest?)
Friday - Fitness (what are you doing to get fit? How are you preparing for weekend eating?
Saturday - Success (what have you accomplished; focus on the positive of the week, NSV=non scale victories)
Sunday - Sharing (tell us a little about yourself....update your personal life)
The AUGUST Challenges:
1. Try to lose 4 lbs
2. Try to incorporate an exercise routine 3 times a week.
3. Share an NSV (non-scale victory) once a week on the thread.
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Hey there, sharing a little about me, I want to lose 100+ pounds. I've tried and tried before but never really stuck to it. Well this time around I feel more determined to continue and complete this journey. I recently went to a theme park and I was too big to fit on the roller coaster. That was it, the last straw. I'm here, I'm counting calories, making new friends and exercising. I love MFP, it's my new healthy addiction!0
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Hope everyone had a great weekend. We spent the day at Carowinds Amusement Park yesterday and I actually impressed myself
I was able to stand the heat for 6 hours!!!! I know it's because of the weight I've lost and the changes that I've made. Typically I'd have been ready to die after about 2 hours. My kids had a good time and I MADE IT! We take every little victory we can get, right? Speaking of victories, I must have done something right with dinner tonight because my kids (8 and 9 year old boys) ate broccoli and cauliflower without complaining! They even said it was good! The whole meal was very low fat and low calorie and they liked it...I'm just full of surprises this weekend. :laugh: I'm really hoping for good results on the scale in the morning - I've been pretty diligent this week and I have to give props to this thread for that. You guys are amazing and giving advice, at encouraging people and sharing what works for you all. That does wonders for people whether you realize it or not - so thank you all! I will be back tomorrow, hopefully with good news! 0 -
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Hi Lin!!!! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
@bj--so happy to hear you are reaping the rewards of all that lost weight. As much as looking better is great, being able to actually do things we couldn't (or were afraid to) is the real reward! You'll have to share that recipe--I already love broccoli and cauliflower, so I can't wait to try it!
@andrezia--welcome! :flowerforyou:
AFM--I got some yard work done today. Cleared a brush-pile from behind our shed, then mowed the backyard. Finally, laid some pavers next to the shed using sand to level them.
Gunner's eyes are all puffy again--poor boy looks like he's really uncomfortable. I thought the problem was gone, but it seems to have returned with a vengeance. I bought some eye-wash at the pet store, but it looks like we will be visiting the vet tomorrow. :ohwell:0 -
BJ- That is a great NSV and Karen is right the biggest reward is being able to do things that we could not do before.
Karen what busy day you had and what a great success in clearing the brush-pile. Hope Gunner's eyes get better soon.
Linder-Hi. :drinker: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: Come back and visit with us.
andrezia-Welcome. You have found a wonderful group of people.
Workout plan 8/11 to 8/17
Sunday- Bike DONE 23 miles
Monday- rmile run for time per trainer
Tuesday- 5K drills with Trainer
Wednesday- Swim
Thursday- Trainer
Friday- Rest Day
Saturday- 2 Mile race
Robin you are beast with those squats.0 -
@ Vicki - Happy Dance!!!! I'm so proud of you for hitting your 100 lbs lost mark. You've worked so hard and deserve to celebrate. This is such a huge accomplishment and I know there are so many of us that hope to follow in your footsteps. I know you've got a bit more to go, but I know you're going to do it!!! So happy for you.
@ Laurie - Awesome ride!! The bike looks really nice. I have done any cycling in so long except a stationary bike. I think having your own bike is like having your own set of golf clubs. Sure you can use whatever clubs, but once you start hitting with the same one you get use to the grip, swing, weight, etc. . . I bet having your bike will be the same since you'll be riding the same thing each time. Super excited for you and 23 miles? Wow!!!
@ Robin - I'm so proud of you too. I think when you told us about going on this outing with your ex-BF and his new GF many of us thought we could never do that, but it sounded like the day went OK. I've never been to one of the balloon events, but heard it's quite a sight to see. Definitely something on my list to do. Also, regarding the Body by Vi, I actually started on them this week. I never thought I would go the shake route, but I actually like that its quick to prepare and so many flavors to create. I'm going to stick with it through the 90-day challenge, but I like that I'm eating snacks and my regular food too. So far so good for me and I actually love the powder. To me, it taste just like yellow cake mix. Now I'm not interested in being a distributor or selling like some of the craze, but I'm actually liking it.
@ BJ - I know I"ve already told you, but I am so happy you enjoyed Calloway. I know when I went with Cyrus to Knotts Berry Farms over the Easter weekend I was a little nervous. I'm not a big fan of rides, but he really wanted to get on some. I'm nervous because I"m afraid I will not fit. Well, sure enough the bar come down and locked in place. Now it was still pretty tight against the twins, but I fit!!! I did feel really bad because a guy a few seats down it would not close and he couldn't ride. I was so afraid that would happen to me too. It's these little NSV's we have to hold onto and constantly celebrate!!
@ Skinny - I'll have to say this is another thing I do not miss about my yard in Atlanta versus Vegas - there is no yard! In Atlanta last winter, I filled 150 lawn bags. It was awful!! In Vegas, its just desert landscape so basically rocks, little patches of grass and some palms trees. Love it!
Sunday Share: I've been on MFP since August 2012. It's been quite a roller coaster this past year with many ups and downs, but this week I seem to be back on track. My name is Susan and I live in Henderson, NV, which is a suburb of Las Vegas. I'm a single parent to a wonderful son Cyrus whose 11 and starting middle school in a few weeks. After living in Atlanta for 18 years, I moved to Vegas last April to work for Caesars Entertainment. Unfortunately, the job just wasn't what I thought it would be and I was fortunate to move with a company I love, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. I'm the Director of Supply Chain & Quality Assurance and unfortunately around food ALL the time. It's been tough at times, but I do a lot of tasting and spitting when we have to sample products. Weight has always been a challenge, but I'm just trying to take this journey day by day. When I have a rough day (and there are plenty), I try to get back on track ASAP. This group is wonderful and helped me get through many of those down times. Thanks guys!!!0 -
trying hard to get back on track0
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:flowerforyou: Just a quick post to find this thread again. Will try and participate as much as I can. I was a member (over a year ago) when I was a SAHM. Since then, I started working part time, and now am adding full time school. I have also began going to the gym 4x a week as well as jogging 3 mornings a week (currently on week 3 of c25k.) My losses are happening (slowly at times) but I am committed to this journey.0
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Andrezia - welcome! Well with 15 lbs lost, it looks like you're off to a great start - great commitment. MFP is a great website - I love it here and you will too. Be faithful logging your food intake is the best advice I can give you! :drinker:
BJ - Oooh - 6 hrs is a looong day! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:
Skinny - did Gunner's eyes get nasty because he was outside while you were doing yardwork? Is there a correlation? Good call on the eye wash!
Susan - I'm interested in how well you do - the typical results on Body by Vi are very steady and 2 plus pounds a week from the testimonials I heard, and my boss, her husband and her daughter were all losing weight on it, I just found something about the texture I didn't like, the taste was good. I did Nutri Fast in the 80's and lost 65 lbs - on liquid for 8 or 10 weeks I can't remember, but I gained it ALL back. It was a bad program.
Karen - atta girl - you can do it! :flowerforyou:
KellyLyn - wow - what a full schedule you've got! Incredible - you need a nickname! ummm...Superwoman???:drinker:0 -
Skinny - did Gunner's eyes get nasty because he was outside while you were doing yardwork? Is there a correlation? Good call on the eye wash!
No, his eyes were already getting red again yesterday. I don't think it's anything in the yard. When I 1st got home from the trip, I noticed a lot of mushrooms in the lawn and thought maybe they were the cause. However, I removed all of them and today there were no traces of any new growth, so I doubt that's it.
While I was gone, DH polished our hardwoods, so I'm wondering if it is something in the floor cleaner. DH has used it before, but that was years ago, so maybe gunner is more sensitive in his old age or it's possible the concentration was stronger this time.
I will see what the vet says. If she agrees about the floors, I will have to re-wash them while gunner is at the salon on tuesday. :ohwell:0
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