Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

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!

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:

@ 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!!!

: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.

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:

I'm back. will try to catch up on the posts and comment more tomorrow.

So Monday morning Check In, I am back from Cropredy Folk Festival. I go to this festival each year and it gives me time to reflect on my life and it has given me 2 goals, one to get my Etsy Shop running again and the other to lose my excess weight. I realised that although I hate being overweight I use it as protection and suppress my feelings about it by eating and drinking too much. It is difficult for me to believe that I am worth the effort and I do not need to hide, but I am worth it and I can shine.

So I have devised a simple plan this morning. I have weighed myself (which has given me a boot up the backside as I Have gained more weight and gone back over 16 stone). I am also now back to exercising. Let's see how this week goes.

August Challenges:
1. Try to lose 4 lbs: 1st August I was 15st 7lbs, Currently 16st 3lbs but starting the challenge today (12th August)
2. Try to incorporate an exercise routine 3 times a week: Starting at Gym again this week, after review last week.
3. Share an NSV (non-scale victory) once a week on the thread: Let's see what happens this week.

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Quote of the day: - “Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” ~Chinese Proverb

Andrezia – You took the first step towards a new lifestyle – good luck in reaching your goal

Skinny – I didn’t really use a recipe…lol What I did was used boneless/skineless chicken in a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle a pack of ranch seasoning over the chicken..then I put the cauliflower and broccoli on top of the chicken and sprinkled another pack of ranch seasoning over the veggies…use some fat free butter or spray – use generously. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until chicken is done. It was yummy! Looks like you got a lot of yard work done – want to come to my house and do some? Hope Gunner is feeling better today.

Welcome, Linder

Laurie – Wish I could ride that far – WOW! Maybe some day I will get there. I’m sure my kids wish I could go farther than I do without stopping! Hahahaha

Susan – You’ve motivated me more than you could possibly know and I thank you! That’s a pretty big move from Atlanta to Vegas. I really want to visit Vegas. I didn’t even try to get on any rides – was still pretty scared of that rejection, but I am getting there.

Karenleona – You just took the first step and there are lots of awesome people here to support you!

Kelllylyn4 – Busy schedule, but you’ve got this 

Vicki – CONGRATS! That’s absolutely amazing

Kaye – Welcome back, hope you had a great trip

CelticHippo – Everyone backslides – you’ve got this – don’t worry

Lustergirl – take it in small bites – smaller goals make it easier to obtain and you’re less likely to get frustrated

Morgori – I really enjoy your quotes – thank you!

Kah68 - I know how you feel, but you didn't gain, so that's a win within itself! You're going to have an amazing week this week!

Well, I weighed this morning and I lost 1 pound, which is better than gaining, but I was a little disappointed. But after taking my measurements, I got over that disappointment fast! At our family fun day for work Saturday there were two of the wives that I haven’t seen in quite a while that came up to me and made positive comments about my weight loss. That’s a great feeling. My mom is still out of work due to her surgery and her short term disability payments still haven’t started  I convinced her to keep my boys this week instead of me sending them to daycare and I’d pay her. When I dropped them off this morning, she had French toast fixed for breakfast (MY FAVORITE)!!! It was yummy! So all in all, this has been a great day – so what if it’s only 9:30am – we’ve got to keep the positive thinking going!

Monday check-in: I started again last week and then I got sick so now that I am feeling better I will be full force on this. My sister leaves Wednesday and I'm not sure If I'll see her before Christmas again. My grandma is staying til my mom recovers from her mastectomy. The doctors decide the date on Thursday. I love my grandma and I am thankful for her help but her and I butt heads like crazy. Our relationship has been better since we don't see each other much but things between her and I have become strained once again.

That's all for now. I will catch up in a bit once I have proven to myself that I can stay awake at work and get something done.

Have a good day,
Helena