Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@laurie--congrats on your new niece!!! :flowerforyou: I forget--is this your 1st niece/nephew?

@karenleona--hope the visit to the doc brings good news and clearance to get back to the cardio.

@nicole--glad you enjoyed the trainer workout! I would have also probably logged that as circuit training. An HRM can give you a better measure, but as laurie said, it's also just an estimate. I've learned from experience that cheaper HRMs are really no better than online calculators. My next HRM will be a more expensive one--I'm thinking one of the better Polar models. Unless I win another cheap one at this year's Jingle Bell raffle like last year. :laugh: <see my mammo comments to kelley below>

@kaye--I think that's a smart plan given how busy you will be. Congrats on reaching such a wonderful milestone!! :drinker:

@toots--what an odd side effect! :huh:

@gev--welcome! :flowerforyou:

@holly--what a great motivator!! I have a trip coming next summer, but I'm having a hard time keeping it in the front of my mind. :ohwell: Maybe once I get through the holidays I can focus on the fact that I will be in a bathing suit in front of many co-workers in June. :noway:

@jessie--that's a great goal! I didn't make it today. :grumble:

@kelley--wow, that's a lot of docs in one week! Loved your description of the mammogram! :laugh: Of course, I don't *love* the experience, but I've found it's much less uncomfortable now that I'm at a healthier weight. When I was at my heaviest, I had all of this extra fat above my chest and also on the sides of my ribcage (wow--that's attractive sounding! :laugh: ). I remember the technician trying to push it all into the clamp which made the experience somewhat painful. Now that it's just my boob that needs to get squeezed, it's not quite so bad. :ohwell:

@ushkii--I guess you have to ask yourself if it will be motivating for you to be able to check your weight. I'm a firm believer in daily weighing to keep myself on track. However, I know for some people measuring makes more sense. Whichever you decide, sounds like you're off to a great start!

@robin--thinking of you and hoping you're doing better! :flowerforyou:

Tuesday Goals:
Like laurie, I also need to focus on grading. My main goal is to get through goal number 2 by friday. I had a hard time getting to the journals during the school day today b/c I had a lot of students coming in to do their test corrections and to get help on essays they are turning in on thursday. Tomorrow will be a bit better b/c my juniors are testing which means I'm free (student teacher will supervise them). I really need to get that student rec letter done as well, so that's my 1st order of business tomorrow.

The busy day today left me physically exhausted, so I skipped the gym and went to starbucks to grade instead. If I'm mentally tired, the gym actually makes me feel better, but when I'm run down physically, I have a hard time pushing myself to work out.

Grading goals:
1. 53/53 Diction analysis (3 & 4) DONE
2. 12/73 journal reflections
3. letter of rec for a student
4. prep Shakespeare monologues for this week DONE
5. x/53 Diction analysis (5 & 6)
6. x/53 Diction analysis (7 & 8)

Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym (lift and HIIT) NOT DONE
Wed--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Thurs--walk gunner (have a late meeting to attend)
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym (lift and HIIT)
Sun--walk gunner + gym (run 5k)

Exercise & Weight:
Bench press = 75
Dead lift = 75
Squat = 85
Overhead press = 55
Upright row = 50

Overhead tricep extension = 25 (dumbbell)
Bicep curl = 15 (dumbbell)
Lat pull down = 100
Tricep pull down = 90

Today I have decided to simplify my MFP goal for the next few weeks. I will continue to as much of my regular walking as I can and log my food. That's it. The rest of my goals are all written in the form of a list of things that needs to be done before the family gets here next week. Today it is to get the livingroom and office emptied out so I can get new carpet tomorrow. That's about it.
Onward and downward. Kaye

Kaye - This is a great idea and I'm going to do the same. I don't have carpet coming, but I do have 1/2 of the interior being painted, windows being washed, cleaning to do, shopping lists to make and of course I have to continue to work at my full time job at home as well. Logging and getting a walk in is all I feel I can manage to do in the midst of the chaos. Thank you for reminding me that sometimes I need to simplify and take one day at a time.

Hello everyone... been a couple of days since I checked in... Still a foul mooded Gorilla, still working on a new set of wheels and on getting my head on straight... the eating and drinking have not been the best but I am still kicking @$$ in the gym. Had a great workout last night... NROL really pushes me to my limits to where I get home from the gym and my muscles are all twitching and shakey. A good hot soak with some Epsom Salts does the trick though... still sore this morning and I know I will be really sore tomorrow morning! Love it!

mnwalkingquee- Awesome on the upcoming trip... I still get that fear at the amusement park, have not gone to one.

tootsanderson - keeping low carb is a good thing... but not sweating? That seems really odd

naceto - That is awesome about the new trainer and the good workout partners. That can really be an incentive to get yourself to the gym

Lauriek70 - Congrants Aunty!

p1xyn1xy - don't let Christmas season be an excuse! Focus on you!

Good Morning.

@Laurie~Congrats on your new niece, there is nothing better than being an aunt! My nephews (who are 6 and 4) will be here this weekend, I can’t wait to spoil them. :bigsmile:

@Karen~Its really hard for me to get a good workout in if my body is too tired, I try to go through the motions but my body just won’t cooperate. Sometimes we just need rest.

@Nicole~I wear a HRM for cardio but not weights, they aren’t very accurate when strength training. I have a Garmin, it was pretty pricey but wanted it for the GPS when I run outside so I splurged. There are others that work equally well and aren’t as pricey. Like Karen said, Polar has some nice ones – medium priced. I think my first one was the Polar FT7, it was around $50. The next one I bought was the Polar RS300X for around $100, it’s a good one (you can even use it when swimming). I upgraded to the Garmin last year.

@p1xyn1xy~You did great with the personals!

@nzenczak~Great wish for today.

@Gorilla~Snap out of it! Seriously, hope you get the car situation figured out soon.

AFM~Jaw is feeling better today. My Wednesday wish is for more sleep, been restless the last few days & I’m starting to feel it.

Exercise Goals:

Monday~Gym, HIIT on elliptical DONE!
Tuesday~Rest Day DONE!
Wednesday~Gym, training session (will be done)
Thursday~Rest Day
Friday~Gym, arc trainer/weights
Saturday~Gym or walk outside (hopefully), remembered I have hair appt in afternoon.
Sunday~Gym, training session

Today I have decided to simplify my MFP goal for the next few weeks. I will continue to as much of my regular walking as I can and log my food. That's it. The rest of my goals are all written in the form of a list of things that needs to be done before the family gets here next week. Today it is to get the livingroom and office emptied out so I can get new carpet tomorrow. That's about it.
Onward and downward. Kaye

Have a great time with family!!!!!!

@Holly~German Shepherds are great companions! Do you have dog parks where you live? They, along with church groups, are a great way to meet new people. One of my neighbors met who is now his wife at a dog park. Also, “Meet-Up” groups are throughout the country, great way to meet new people that you share interests with. I have a circle of friends I run around with from time-to-time, but I’m kind of a homebody and like relaxing in my house enjoying the quiet just as much. So glad your car is fixed!

@Nettie: It was an adventure, my new boots were ruined by the end of the day from the pavement....... It was the first time ever being there cannot wait for the next time, we didnt attempt a cab though...lol

Been eating better (don't like the word DIET) since the first of May 2013. Down 52 pounds but still have more to go before I have my other knee replacement surgery next year. It's getting harder to stay motivated. I started taking square dance lessons about a month ago - a little more fun than just walking. :happy:

I am a day behind on my Tuesday goals
My goal for this week is to continue to stay on track and drink more water this week also !
My Wednesday wish
I sure do wish that my weight would come off as quick as it is to put back on the weight ! I think we all wish for that though .

I had a great two days, I think I walk a little both days and was under my cal. limit. It is easier since I weigh so much, ha ha. I get more calories. I also change my goal to 1 lbs a week that made a difference too. I am hoping to go at the easier and try to stay at it for the long run.

Kaye great idea to stream line things for the holidays, many people get stressed out and for me that leads to food.
Laurie happy aunthood!

I guess I will go without a scale for a while, a couple weeks and see if my cloths fit better that is usually where I start to feel it first.

Good Thursday morning everyone!

Thanks for all of the kind words about my wish and about my goal of eliminating negative self-talk. It's going to be a battle, but I know I can do it.

I don't have much to report today expect for that I feel great. I'm exercising, eating right, and making progress on my goals. It's all a natural self-esteem booster. How are you all feeling today?

Also, I'm looking to add some new friends to MFP family, so please consider adding me! Have a great day everyone!

@kaye - Sorry your carpet project isn't proceeding as smoothly as it could. It's a mess at my house too and I know how crazy it makes me. Enjoy the baby and hope you get the carpet done soon and you get your house back!

@robin - I hate to hear that you're still feeling poorly. I hope you find an answer soon. You're an inspiration. I can't imagine dealing with constant pain and still staying the course like you have.

Thursday Truth - Exercising has not been happening the last couple days. I'm tied to the house with the painters here. Last night they didn't leave until after 6:30 and once we ate dinner and put our bedroom back in working order, a hot bath and putting on my PJs were all I had the energy for. I hope to do better today, but it probably will depend on when they leave and how much destruction has to be put right. At least I'm staying in my calorie goal, so I hope skipping my walks for a few days won't side track me this week.

Thursday Truth-- I need to learn to drink water without flavoring....I usually use 1 to go crystal light pack to 60oz of water so it barely tastes like anything anyways.

@karen- you are so daring a swimsuit in front of co-workers. Big no way for me.:embarassed:
@Kah- Yes, I live in a major metro city that has lots of dog parks. Socially I am a little shy around new people but I am going to try meet up groups
@Nettie- Yay on the new truck. I noticed more energy also since I started taking a multi vitamin it is nice to have the extra energy isn't it :bigsmile:
@Sah- 52lbs what a great loss:bigsmile:
@Gorilla- 5K with your kids how wonderfully fun will that be....I think that is awesome.:happy:

I lost 2 more pounds this week so must be doing something right.

Happy Pre-Friday!

Back from appt with my internist. He was really happy with my weight loss since my last physical – weight was down, my BP was awesome and RHR was below 60 – he was really impressed with that. Said I had the heart of a runner, good thing. :laugh: We’ll see what all the labs show in a week or so. We talked a lot about Paleo, I’m trying to get into that way of eating – right now am at about 65% and want to be eating that way about 80% of the time (which is what he does). I don’t dislike seeing the doc as much as I used to. :noway:

@Nettie~I get that way when I’m stressed or tired, just want to eat everything that isn’t nailed down! I saw a 2014 Pathfinder yesterday – sweet looking car.

@Gorilla~Hooray for new wheels! Have fun at the 5k with your boys, maybe they’ll surprise you.

AFM~Not much to report. I'm signed up for a Santa Run 5k on Dec 14th, so time to start preparing so I can shave off some time. Back was bothering me last night (think I strained it on Monday), so trainer had me do stuff to work around that during our session – still had a good workout though. Today is a late day for me, so no workout. Boo! :sad:

Monday~Gym, HIIT on elliptical DONE! :bigsmile:
Tuesday~Rest Day DONE! :bigsmile:
Wednesday~Gym, training session DONE! :bigsmile:
Thursday~Rest Day
Friday~Gym, arc trainer/weights
Saturday~Gym or walk outside (hopefully), remembered I have hair appt in afternoon.
Sunday~Gym, training session