Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

WEll I did a nice easy 30 minutes on the elliptical last night... felt pretty good stretching out the sore legs. Planning a lifting session today after work. But I have a late meeting today, and might have me running late. I HATE that!

Ate well yesterday too... adding carbs back in slowly seems to be going good... until tomorrow upcoming candy gorge... lol


Skinny- your students are MUCH better then me. I am much more a literal person and NEVER was able to read anything into a book other then what it said on the page. I could tell you what ever happened but I would be damned to tell you what any of it means. (Why I am a project manager for engineering projects I guess). AND glad you finally got back to that gym!

Robbin -- Hope you beat this flu quick!!! Rest and chicken soup

Gzuschick-- I agree never give up on yourself. But what sort of exercises are you looking for 6 days a week. Remember its a long road not a sprint!

Alupinsk -- Wow that must be one hectic job!

pienthesky32- stick to it!!! best of luck at Dr visit, I am sure it will go great

Good Morning.

Yesterday was a bad day, wish it had been light out when I got home so I could have gone for a walk/run - I’ll be so glad when my schedule lets up in another month so I can get to the gym more.

Hello to the newlings that stopped by.

@Karen~Funny about the discussion in your class yesterday. I took a lot of lit classes in college, I loved looking at the meaning behind stories and poems. I was probably one of the few people that loved writing papers too, my mom always told me I should have been a journalist or English teacher – but no, I followed my love for numbers instead.

@Tammy~Do you have any resistance bands? They are really inexpensive and are great for strength training.

@Robin~I hope you are kicking that flu to the curb and are feeling better.

@Nettie~I have the Fitbit One and recently ordered the Flex. Unlike the Flex the Force has a display for you to see your activity throughout the day, it also counts stairs climbed which the Flex does not – otherwise they are very similar. Personally I didn’t think another $30 warranted the Force, just to have the display – the Force is also a little bigger. Right now the Force just comes in 2 colors, I'm sure they'll add more in the future but I liked that the Flex came in pink (temporarily) and a variety of other colors to mix and match.

AFM~Have session with my trainer this afternoon, which I plan on keeping – I really need to get back in the game and back on plan, don’t quite have my appetite back but I’m getting there.

Have a good day!

Bump for now

I am still alive! I got sick Sunday and hurt my back. Today is my first day back at work for the week. My back is still pretty messed up but I’m trying to keep it loose. I was down to 263 but am back to 267 today, but I will start eating good again and hopefully get some movement in instead of the couch potato I’ve been for the past 3-4 days.

Hope you all have a healthy day!

Tom

Quote of the day: “You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” ~Mike Murdock

Skinny - I loved your exchange with your student - so snappy! But I had to Google Donny Darko - didn't know anything about him! Doh! So I found an interesting website:

http://news.moviefone.com/2011/10/26/25-things-you-may-not-know-about-donnie-darko/

Gorilla - NO candy gorge - NO!!!

Oh robin..... I know that is ideal.. but I also know it is unrealistic expectation to set for myself. So I plan for it, understand it is what it is and enjoy a night endulging and fight the fight even harder the next day.

Wednesday Wish: Patience. Last year I completely derailed during the holidays. I'm almost through the first one and its been very, very minimal damage. A miniature here and there, but nothing too serious. No biggie. I've got this!! I just wish the scale would move a little quicker, but I am feeling so much stronger and really glad I bit the bullet to start working with my trainer. It's an expense and definitely had to readjust my budget, but worth it (thanks Laurie and Kelley for your advice and support along the way in the trainer direction).

@ Kris aka MowMow - I miss you!!!! How's the new job? Did the other one every come to fruition? I know you have limited Internet access and time during the day so that's why we're not seeing you much and you're becoming a social butterfly with all your new church activities (good for you!!!), but I miss you!! Just thinking about you.

@ Robin - Hope you feel better soon. So many people are under the weather. I didn't think I've seen any squats or strength training lately. Get healthy first.

@ Kelley - I did want to share my condolences as well regarding your grandmother. I know she was a special lady and you loved her very much. My grandmother died when I was 12. Unfortunately, she battled breast cancer back when there wasn't the best treatment. She battled hard for 2 years and it was very tough to see her in so much pain. I would just pray God would take her so she wasn't hurting. It's hard to believe 33 years later and it still touches my heart. I try to remember my fond memories like her cooking and making me my favorite buttermilk pancakes for breakfast or playing dominoes. Always remember the memories!!I know this is a tough time with your end of year stuff, but hang in there! It will all balance out soon.

@ Karen - First of all, love the new picture and dress! Beautiful color and nice flow. You look great!!! Regarding school, I was always an average student and even now when I see some of my friends kids who are AP and take so many advanced classes I'm in awe of how smart they are. I haven't seen that movie in ages, but do remember it. I'm going to have to find it on Netflix and catch it again.

@ Nettie - I would just give your hubs a little time. Change is hard after you've been in a routine or so comfortable with what you're doing or hard to accept there is a problem. I would just focus on you right now and hopefully he'll take baby steps and join in. Plus, even though your friend is a state away really support each other. Can she join MFP too? She can have our support too.

@ Tom - Sorry you were feeling under the weather. Hope you have a better week. I'm still having a hard time getting use to our winds out here. The other night was so strong. I've got a 2-story house and I thought the windows were just going to blow in. It was nuts!!!

@ Gorilla - It's so good to see you getting back into the swing of things. You're getting some pep in your step. I love it!

@ Tlh - So many folks are sick right now and it seems the whole families are coming done with junk. I've got another friend and they all have the stomach flu. It's been brutal. Time to bleach down the house, clean sheets and get everyone healthy!!! I'm with you on the candy. We have this cute glass pumpkin bowl filled right by our main door. I pass it every single day and it's a challenge, but I'm doing it. Now I have had 2 or 3, but that's it!!! We've got this!!

@ Kaye - I'm looking to readjust my goals as well. I believe in setting goals, but life happens and some things are just out of our control. For me, I'm looking at the short term and really staying focused this year. I derailed between late October and January last year so I'm determined to eat less, move more and make this holiday season count!

My Wednesday wish is that I had more willpower when it comes to food. I know what I should eat and I love vegetables, but my cravings for carbs overcomes that. I'm slowly learning to stop eating when I'm not hungry anymore. I used to eat until I was full, but now it's gotten to not being hungry. I need to start packing my lunch again for the week so I'm not tempted.

I get daily e-mails from Coach Jonathan Roche. I really enjoy his simple and to the point notes. Here was a simple list of items that I need to constantly remind myself. Enjoy!!!


Attitude & Focus
1. Concentrate on increasing your energy & improving your health vs. losing weight The weight loss takes care of itself when you stay focused on increasing your energy and improving your health.

2. Take ownership of your health and weight People often blame other people, their family, their economic situation, etc. for their health and weight problems. But that is not true. You are 100% in control of your health and weight, so please own it!

3. Throw the rear view mirror out the window You can't change the past and beating yourself up is only going to drag you down and move you in the wrong direction. Today is a new day so take advantage of it. Don’t let yesterday’s missteps rob you of today and tomorrow’s victories!

4. Hold yourself accountable and don't make excuses We are all extremely busy, but you can fit movement into your schedule. You deserve to have some personal time each day so hold yourself accountable and don’t let yourself make excuses for missing workouts or eating badly.

5. Stay positive Your ability to stay positive and roll with the punches is a huge factor as to whether you will fight through tough times or quit.

6. Be grateful There are millions of people in this world who would give anything to be able to walk. So focus on being grateful for your gifts!

7. Believe in yourself This is probably the most important secret. “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.” – Henry Ford

8. When you exercise, be proud of yourself Celebrate each workout (even 5 minutes is fantastic!) as a solid step towards your goals.

9. Have fun If your workouts are not fun, then you are not going to keep doing them. So, if you dread going to the gym, don't go. Instead, go for a walk, bike ride or play with your kids in the yard. If you can turn the dreaded exercise word into a fun activity then your chances of being successful go up dramatically.


Personal-Accountability & Habits
10. Be an example of health to your kids and family 50% of kids with 1 obese parent become obese adults and 80% of kids with 2 obese parents become obese adults. Your kids follow your lead and the example that you set!

11. Schedule your workouts in your calendar These should be looked at as un-breakable appointments with yourself. So unless the house is on fire or the kids are sick, the workout is happening. No Excuses!

12. Weigh yourself once per week Daily weigh-ins turn into “am I going to be in a good or bad mood today” events and avoiding your weight is not good either. Weekly weigh-ins help you stay accountable and let you see how your week went so that you can make adjustments if needed.

13. Limit your daily personal internet time to 15 minutes unless you have done your workout You will be shocked how much this one tip increases your workout consistency and results.

14. Cut yourself off from watching evening TV unless you have done your workout This is tough love, but does the TV you watch improve your energy, health and/or mind? Earn your TV time by making your health a higher priority.

15. Sleep 7+ hours per night It is nearly impossible to lose weight is you are not letting your body rest and recover correctly. Make your health a top priority by making sleeping 7+ hours per night a top priority. The best way to do this is to set a firm bedtime and to stick to it!

16. Complete the Win Tomorrow Check List 7 nights per week Tomorrow’s success starts tonight and when we wing it as far as our workouts and nutrition normally we fail. Give yourself a 3 for 6 or 7 nights per week, a 2 for 4 or 5 nights and a 1 for 3 nights per week.


Inner-Dialogue
17. Celebrating what you are doing versus dwelling on what you are not doing This is a pivotal step in learning to control your negative voice and winning the Inner-Dialogue Battle!

18. Spend a few minutes each evening thinking about your health wins for the day When we focus on and celebrate our victories we shift into a position of power and positivity!

19. Complete the Win Tomorrow Check List 7 nights per week Tomorrow’s success starts tonight and when we wing it as far as our workouts and nutrition normally we fail. Give yourself a 3 for 6 or 7 nights per week, a 2 for 4 or 5 nights and a 1 for 3 nights per week. IMPORTANT: This is purposely here twice because it is that important!


Balance & Happiness
20. Focus on leading a balanced (relationships, parenting, health, spirituality, emotional, etc.) life When we are out of balance and our stress is elevated and that hinders our weight loss and health improvements.


Exercise & Movement
21. Turn random acts into fitness Take the stairs at work, park in the farthest spot at the store or work, play with your kids instead of sitting on the sidelines, walk in place while brushing your teeth, etc. Be creative and you can turn activities you already do into ways to improve your health.

22. Do Interval Workouts 3 days per week Intervals help you burn 30% More Calories per Workout and can help leave your metabolism elevated for up to 12 hours after each workout. Start with 5 or 10 minutes and work your way up to 30 minutes per workout.

23. Do No Excuses Workouts (NEWOs) 3 days per week You can do this quick and highly effective strength training workout right in your living room; no equipment is required. Start with 6 minutes and then graduate to 12, then 18 and then to 24 minutes.

Nutrition
24. Eat breakfast within 1 hour of waking up This kick-starts your metabolism and gives you the energy to start your day right.

25. Never skip meals Skipping meals causes your metabolism to slow down and sends the signal to your body to store your next meal as fat in order to avoid starving.

26. Eat every 2 to 3 hours Have your 3 main meals and healthy snacks mid-morning and mid-afternoon to keep your metabolism buzzing.

27. Control your Portions Avoid having seconds and focus on eating until you are no longer hungry versus until you are full.

28. Drink 64 ounces of water per day, plus one additional ounce per minute of workout time You should be going to the bathroom at least once every 1 to 2 hours.

29. Limit yourself to one soda per day This is tough, but the excess sugar is not good for your health and can cause major ups and downs as far as your energy level. Instead, view your one soda as a treat and substitute in water for a healthier habit.

30. Limit yourself to one dessert once per week This could save you 300 calories per day on the six non-dessert days (1,800 calories per week). Since you have to burn 3,500 more calories than you consume to lose 1 pound, this new habit alone could lead to you losing 1 pound every two weeks or 26 pounds in one year!

No Excuses Quote of the Day:

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure." Colin Powell

LOVE THIS QUOTE!!

@Skinny- unfortunately not really. The one that's making me sick (metformin) is one that I'm supposed to take two times a day. Eventually I'm sure my body will get used to it... I hope. :C