Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

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Hey everyone Its Rebecca.. Im on this weight loss journey again... I joined MFP a while back but didn't really do it.. This time I'm doing everyday for my 3 month goal..I'm hoping Lose weight and become healthy..


Being Monday :ohwell:
I did great job on the weekend and today I been eating every 3-hours and had a nice lunch... I just finished my water work out for 30-mins and Tomorrow I will do my 2-3 mile walk..

Also looking for online buddies:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :happy: :happy:

Today was a very long day but I managed to get threw it. My kids will start tomorrow, the 6th graders started today so they had the building to themselves. I did not stop moving all day and I hope I get through tomorrow with meeting my kids for the year. I will have about 120 students.

I did well with food today and feel back on track with a regular eating schedule. I did work out with my trainer and completed the 2.5 miles in a little over 28 minutes. So that was exciting but I must say that I find running boring, so I don't think it will be become a go-to exercise in my life. After the run and a discussion with my trainer about food, I climbed all three sides of the rock wall. That was a major challenge tonight since I had a little trouble keeping my grip but I did it. My trainer saw me climbing tonight and now she thinks she wants to try it. Of course I will encourage her to try it but will also take into account her upcoming Iron Eagle races.

Time to gear up for a busy week acclimating to the new schedule and year.

Hope everyone has a great school year and that your kids, grandkids make the most of it.

@laurie--good luck with the kids tomorrow--I met mine today-- I also have about 125. So far all seem pleasant and eager, but of course, it's only day one. Congrats on your 2.5 mile run and rock climb. :drinker:

@anna--groupon often has offers for an Escali digital scale for $25-$35. It's really nice --gives body fat % and water ratio as well. I own one and love it!! I just checked their site and the only Escali product they have right now is a food scale, but if you aren't in a big hurry to buy, just check back every couple of days until you see the bathroom scale.

@rebecca--welcome!!:flowerforyou:

@vickie--as it turns out, I don't think it was a migraine. Apparently there's some weird 24-hour bug going around (I think Laurie mentioned when I gave my symptoms). I thought it was odd that I had a fever and body aches, since those symptoms have never accompanied my migraines in the past. Also, I had no sensitivity to light which is usually my main symptom. I hope you are feeling better soon!

@kelley--oh, aren't our fur-kids just precious when they get new toys!! Gunner prances around showing off and then sleeps with his new toys for days. I've actually stopped taking pictures of him snuggling each new toy b/c it was just getting ridiculous!! :laugh: I'm glad you able to sneak the new pinky in under zoe's radar. I have to wait until gunner is at the groomer to throw away his old toys--I swear he knows they're missing, even when they were just scraps of the original. Glad you found some frames that fit your budget. :happy:

@tammy--sounds like you've almost got that painting project all wrapped up!

@robin--hope the Doc appt went well!

@bj--don't think of it as losing 7 and gaining 1--think of it as losing 6 b/c that's what really happened Sorry you aren't feeling well--hope your day picks up.

@allie--great job doing c25k!! I don't remember where you live but I hope it wasn't as hot and humid there as it is here in chicago! If it was, then double kudos to you for running outside!!! I swear it still bothers me that we don't get higher calorie burns when it's hot out!! :grumble:

@kaye--keith sounds adorable--I love that he changed the words to protect his sister!

@tlh--welcome back!! :flowerforyou:

Monday Check-in:
First day of school went fine. The kids seem nice and my class sizes are more manageable than usual--my boss fought to split our AP seniors into 5 classes instead of only 4 which helped lower the numbers. So even though I have 3 sections of AP (vs. 2 last year) the lower class sizes should help with grading. Also, I can't remember if I mentioned it, but I have a student teacher this semester. He will teach my 2 sections of Junior Honors American Lit. until December 9th. He's just observing for the first few weeks but then he will take over.

After school I thought I would be too tired to workout, but I was feeling motivated so I went to the gym. :happy:

Exercise Goals:
Sat--rest day (sick)
Sun--walk gunner DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Tues--walk gunner + gym
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym
Fri--walk gunner

Just a fast check in before I hit the bed with my head...lol!!
Monday was a mess.
Hampster died last night - of old age - had him for many years - quite surprising.
Went to work - saved bosses behind with payroll.
got off work - hurried to the gym where I worked my behind off for 1 hour doing squats(didn't think I could do 40 much less 75-not all at one time mind you :0 )/rebounders with 3 different weights of medicine balls/stretching of all kinds and pelvic lifts and ab crunches-plus I swung the big ropes like on biggest loser the ones you have to pull up and down and make waves with - OMG that is hard to keep up....I stopped for min breaks throughout that one...just couldn't keep it going for long.
Then off to pic up Dad some things he needs in Rehab - went to see Dad - he was in a talkative mood which isn't always so I spent a few hours with him and left there late.
Drop off Movies at Redbox on way home and run in FoodLion for apples and yogurt for lunches tomorrow.
Then rush home to see daughter for a few minutes and talk with her while I eat a cheese stick and have some water
Getting Ready for Bed and find out the internet was not working - oh excuse me the whole computer and t.v. and phone was not working in my office - weird - so I called Comcast - they said everything was o.k. - by this time my husband who is a truck driver came home and just as pretty as you please walked into the room and over to a different surge protector than the one I checked - I mean really how many do we have hooked up here? Anyway - he flipped the magic switch and declared that he was in deed "SUPERMAN"!!

AT THAT NOTE I SAID I MIGHT AS WELL LOG FOR THE DAY AND THEN HIT THE HAY!!
NIGHT EVERYONE!! OR SHOULD I BE SAYING GOOD MORNING - EITHER WAY I HAVE TO GET UP IN .......looking at the clock.......CRAP!!!! 4 HOURS!!!

Good morning.

I had a bad day yesterday. I have lots of pain in my upper back from unpacking. I'm trying to decide if I will go to work today. The battery in my car died so I had to get a new one after work. By the time I got home and ate I was too tired and hurting to do my workout.
Hope you all had a better day than me.

Quote of the day:- “A waist is a terrible thing to mind.” ~Tom Wilson

Tom

Tuesday Goals: Just keep doing what I'm doing. Finally, the scale moved after my big loss the first week. I'm down 2.2#'s this AM (thank goodness). I know slow and steady will win in the end as I'm learning life long habits of eating and exercising. I know I'm doing this the right way through eating less and moving more.

@ Tom - Poo on the back! Yuck on the car battery too. Thank goodness yesterday is over and today gives a fresh start. Rest the back so when those weights arrive you'll be good to go!

@ Eeyeore - Whew. . . I'm just tired reading your day. We've all been there at some point that's for sure. I've not down too much on the ropes, but I'm sure there in my future. When I did do them, WOW! Super tough work out.

@ Kelly - I'm chuckling because I agree. Thank goodness today is a rest day. She really pushed me last night, which I actually have been enjoying. Definitely need to work on my budget though because I already want to sign up for the next round and it's costing me an arm and leg that's for sure. You know.

@ Karen, Laurie and I know we have some other teachers on here - THANK YOU!! I have my degree in music education and work completed for my master's in education, but I don't teach. LONG story, but I love kids. I know that's really where my passion lies, but unfortunately I make way to much $$ in the business world and that's where I stayed. I know you guys are not there for the money, but because you love what you do. Hate all the paperwork and politics, but love what you do and as a parent I cannot thank you enough!!

@ Robin - Keep up the strength training. You're doing soooo great!!!

@ MowMow - How's the cleaning coming along? I know your mom will be here soon and you've got this!!!

@ Nicole - Can't wait to hear about your first day!!!

Sorry I've been MIA I have been busy with well my favorite thing ever. Making chain maille jewelry. I am trying to make some stuff to sell on etsy. I made a ring on saturday. It took me 5 hours. It is by far the coolest most complicated weave i've done but i love it!!!

Tuesday goal: walk Deputy and stay to what I've put in my food diary. I am on point with food today!

Have a great day!
Helena

@garetie--so glad you're back!! :flowerforyou:

@helena--good job staying on track. :drinker:

@kris--wow, you've sure gotten a lot done!

@susan--congrats on the scale drop--yes, you are doing it the right way!! I never knew you had a teaching background--that's great! I totally understand staying in the business world for the money. If I'd had a child to raise, I might have done the same thing. When I left the private sector I took a 50% pay cut to teach. :noway:

@kelley--I know what you mean about not wanting to get up in the morning! It will probably take me a couple of weeks to get used to my new schedule.

Tuesday Goal:
I had planned the gym today, but I really need to go grocery shopping or I will screw up my food plan for the week. Afterward, I will do some laundry and maybe some grading.

Grading Goals:
1. x/73 Summer reading quizzes

Tuesday has been all work and now I'm trying to decide what to do. My son was going to be my workout partner today, but he came home from school limping...nothing serious, but I don't want him running on it. He also came home with a list of items that need to be bought by tomorrow. I bought all the items on his supply list, but apparently one teacher didn't get it turned in on time. Oh well, need toilet paper etc anyway. I think I'm going to switch up my workout day so I can get other things done. I'm with Karen on the shopping. Apparently only junk food is left after all of our vacations, so I better go get some good stuff or it'll spell disaster for me.

Monday - Water Aerobics -- DONE!
Tuesday - OFF
Wednesday - Cardio and Weights
Thursday - Zumba
Friday - Zumba

@Tammy -- sounds like you've been busy

@Teachers -- hope you have a great year. I'm not a teacher, but I always love the start of the school year just to get back into habits and routines.

@Robin -- good for you for surprising your doctor with a weight loss!

@Susan -- Jacob started middle school this year too...he was excited and nervous all at the same time. His biggest concern??? Combination lock on his locker. Hope Cyrus enjoys it as much as Jacob has been (a whole week :ohwell: )

@Eeyore -- you make me tired just looking at it. I hope you can get more than 4 hours of sleep tonight.

@Tom -- hope your back starts to feel better

@Kris -- WOW -- you've been busy. If you get bored later, you can come to my place. :laugh: Maybe, I should use you as motivation -- but probably won't. HEE HEE

@Marca -- sorry to hear about your son's friend.

Well off to the stores! Have a great night everyone

Karen- I am so happy that your first day went well and your class sizes are smaller. Yeah for student teachers helping you out for a while they can be a great asset. Sorry to hear about the grading of the quizzes already but a great way to hold them accountable for the summer reading.

MOW-- You have been very busy and made great progress. Your house must be spotless by now.

Marca- Sorry to hear about your friend's son.

tlh- I hope your son is not injured to badly.

Susan- Your trainer sounds wonderful and body weight is a great way to start the exercises. I also started working in separate room with my first trainer and we gradually moved into the more public parts of the gym. It really helped to build my confidence.

Tom- Hope you feel better soon, moving can cause many unnecessary aches and pains. May they disappear quickly.

Robin-- Great surprise for the doctor. It is okay to drop the weight a little as you are working out. You can also start heavy for a set then decrease the weight for the next set.

Shopping has been the theme of the day as I also went after work. I needed to pick up stuff for labs after school today then ended up buying stuff for lunch and snacks this week. I opted to skip the gym and take a rest day. My kids are nice but I have a few who like to talk and make unnecessary comments during class. This will not last long since I really dislike that type of behavior.

Goals- I officially signed up for my first 5K run today so Sept. 29th will be the day. I really hope that my trainer is able to run it with me because I do not like running alone.
To get some type of exercise in tomorrow since I rested today. I may take my bike to work but there is a chance of storms tomorrow afternoon so not good bike riding weather. It is getting hot and humid again so that increases our chances of an afternoon thunderstorm. :grumble:

Plans for the week:
Sunday- Rest day DONE
Monday- Trainer long run 2.5 miles DONE
Tuesday-Gym weight NOT DONE REST DAY
Wednesday- Rest day
Thursday- Gym- cardio and drills
Friday- Climbing
Saturday- bike I hope

So, I had to adjust my weight upward... hate it when that happens, but the 5-pound gain had stuck for a couple weeks :grumble: so I needed to be honest with myself.... at least I will get to see it go down again. I haven't gone swimming much lately :sad: , due to a mix of scheduling problems and weather... definitely need to step it up, before it gets too cold to go at all... I miss it so much between October and May! Spent two days setting up classroom and tomorrow the kids arrive... there are only 5 of them (11 between the two classes I will work with), but they are the roughest of the rough. I'm prepared to be called every name in the book for the next nine months. :glasses: Good thing my ego is intact. :laugh: Off to bed - trying to do better with this because 530 comes early. Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow. Marca, so sorry about your son's friend. :flowerforyou:

Well no walk but almost stayed on track. My mom got admitted to the hospital so I came to see her after work and she asked me to stay the night with her. So I am. Thankfully I did because as great as the nurses are I don't think they could have made it in the room fat enough to help my mom get up and in the bathroom. She is doing ok right now. This round of chemo took a big toll on her and the doctors think that she might also have an infection. Infection for chemo patients can be dangerous. I will update tomorrow. Hopefully she gets released. Flag I take my charger every where with me.

Goodnight
Helena

Well, I've missed you all. I have also gained 9 pounds over the last couple of months. I'm not *actually* kicking myself because I'm just back from holiday and I had a splendid splendid time. And I am totally getting back in the groove. Due to having eaten far too much on holiday I'm back to that Starving All The Time phase. Except this time without the excitement of all this being new. Ho hum.

Looking at this I realise I'm incredibly out of the habit of exercise. Oh well. We will see. And I know that after all these days of eating far too much of the wrong food, getting back into the right balance will be hard. Luckily no chips anywhere else are as good as the ones in Whitby...

I'm going to try to do *something* in the exercise line today, even if it's only energetically cleaning the kitchen. By Friday I'll have a weekly plan worked out.

My NSV for this week -- I have *COME BACK*.

A few personals -- but I'm sure I've missed lots of things in your lives. Sorry...

@Vicki -- 100 lb! Well done!
@Ruth -- no Cropredy for us this year (we did Whitby Folk Week, very different, instead) but we'll probably go next year.
@Laurie -- what exciting exercise ideas! I'd definitely recommend having a big exercise goal -- planning to do a half marathon was really good for me.
@Kris -- isn't it amazing how the expectation of our mothers visiting brings out that cleaning instinct. It sounds like you've done really well!
@Eeyore -- if you're just getting started with Fitbit then just try to do a bit more each day, rather than going to 10k steps every day all at once. One good thing about our holiday was that we put daily walks into everything (as in, 'we're going to this museum, it's in the middle of a country park, so we're going to go for a good walk, and then look at the museum, and then have ice cream...). Just fitting in little walks here and there makes a big difference. I hope you like Fitbit! Mine's out of charge at the moment, because I took it on holiday and took the charger, and now I'm back I'm not sure where I put it. Did loads of steps on holiday, especially in hilly Whitby; every day was over 20k steps and 30-40 storeys.
@Naceto -- CONGRATULATIONS on the new job!
@Helena -- thinking of you and your mum.
@Everyone starting the new school year -- isn't it a great time for renewal and reflection! My kids go back on the 4th (school starts a tiny bit later here), and my daughter's at a new school so that's exciting for us all. She's also counting calories, MFP style, which slightly bothers me; although it would be good for her to lose a few pounds (perhaps 25?), I think at her age she should just focus on eating the right things and building exercise into her life every day.

Welcome to everyone who's new since I was last here a couple of months ago. Such a great thread. It's good to catch up with everyone; I guess I'm not alone in having lost a bit of ground over the summer.

Wednesday Wishes -- still wishing for that magic fairy house cleaner...

Hope you're all having a brilliant week!

Alison