Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Saturday Success-After a two week plateau I have started losing weight again. Lost 3 #'s. The dark cloud hanging over my head has moved on and I am feeling like myself again.

Question-Have any of you tried the ItWorks body wraps and if so, what did you think?

@karenleona-Hope you get some relief from your insomnia. I have never done well with sleeping pills unless it was something like Advil PM.

@skinnyjeanzbo-I love Chinese food too!

@Lauriek70-Hope you survived the storm. I was pleased that the roads here were only bad over night.

@susan-Glad that scale is going down again for you. It can be very trying in the mean time.

@jnette-Hope you are liking the new routine. I am hearing about stomach flu is going around. Hope you don't get it.

@robin-I hope good things come to those who wait...you deserve a break!

@kah68-We are only expecting one day in the 22's this week. I feel so bad for you. Once the temp drops below 30 it just torture.

Susan- Yeah for going to the gym. It is not easy to run in the cold, dark skies and the chance of rain. Congrats on losing the weight from Thanksgiving.

Kaye- Yeah for the yoga. Those moves are not easy as I am learning from my trainer. That is a great success.

Kelley- Glad you got power back and I hope the roads get plowed soon.

Jeanette- Glad you are feeling better.

The Jingle Bell hay rides went well today. We kept things moving even when the tractor decided it didn't want to work for one of the run. They turned off the engine then it wouldn't start up again. So we had to unload the people shift the wagons around to get the ride off. Then the tractor we thought could handle a tandem wagon could not make it up the hill so they had to unload at the bottom of the hill and reload. That is the one thing we are concerned about when it comes to the tractors many of them are antiques but they still work well. We just need to account for the weight on the tandem wagons. It was funny when it happen but we handled it with ease. The best part was that the county exe was on the wagon with the tractor that decided not to work. It was a county tractor that causes the problem. Luckily they got the big tractor running again. When the wagons came back, we had to switch the tandem wagon again. Everyone who attended was very understanding and had a wonderful time.

My exercise consisted of walking around the event area and eating to many doughnuts at the event. Tomorrow, the weather is suppose to be nasty so will not make it to the gym tomorrow. It will be a good day to bake and grade papers.

Exercise plans for next week 12/1 to 12/6
Sunday- Rest ( shopping and decorating day) Done
Monday- Trainer Workout DONE
Tuesday- Gym- Cardio NOT DONE
Wednesday-Gym -Weight NOT DONE
Thursday- Rest NOT DONE GYM
Friday Climbing DONE
Saturday- Rest (Jingle Bell Hayrides- will be outside all morning lots of walking around) DONE

12/8 to 14
Sunday- Rest due to weather
Monday-trainer
Tuesday- gym
Wednesday-Rest
Thursday- Rest
Friday- Climbing
Saturday- Gym

Grading goals
x/65 formative assessment
x/95 8th grade labs
x/32 7th grade labs

Well, I've had a weirdly busy and disorganized couple of days. My mom's (she lives w/ us) car wouldn't start. So she has been swiping the second vehicle to go to work ( she works 11-12 hr shifts). It has had it very difficult to move the kids to everything and my husband and I to work and what not. I'm getting a bit angry that she is in not that much of a hurry to get it fixed. Whenever my husband suggests anything that might help it start she blows him off. I watched her do it on 4 different times. I'm going to have to talk to her. I'm not looking forward to it, because she always talks about how she is picked on. (grrr... she comes home just before dinner or bed and starts offering the kids treats (icecream/ cake) and then gets insulted when he says no). I've been playing a balancing act w/ her for 2 years. sigh.

I have been doing great with my diet and exercise this week. Knock on wood. I've lost about 2..5 lb. :glasses:
I got my christmas tree up today, I think my house is finally done... for now. I promised my husband I would start Christmas baking next. Wish me luck.

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the newlings! :flowerforyou:

@p1xy--sorry for the struggles with your mom. I can relate considering the drama going on with my MlL. I guess I should be thankful she doesn't live with us. Great job with the loss and the decorating.

@krista--welcome--yes, tracking (even when you're over) is key--it can really help you see where you are struggling when you look at reports over a week or month.

@laurie--the hay rides sound like a slap-stick comedy! :laugh: Glad it all turned out okay. Good luck with all of those labs.

@kaye--congrats on doing that yoga DVD. I do a few yoga and pilates moves for core strengthening and they can be so difficult.

@michelle--congrats on the loss and glad your mood has brightened. Yes, I had more Chinese food for breakfast and lunch today, but DH finished it off for dinner, so it's gone!

@susan--great job getting to the gym after missing the 5k. I had a similar experience on Thanksgiving. :ohwell:

@kelley--sorry you are stranded, but happy your power wasn't out for too long. Hope that ice melts quickly!

@nettie--it cracks me up when the site censors words like D-i-c-k-e-n-s. :laugh: Our Santacon here in Chicago was today--I didn't go, but some friends who were there posted pics on FB.

Saturday Success:
I made it to the gym and did my lifting and cardio. I had kind of hit a wall with the 5x5 lifting so I switched to 3x5 and was successful at increasing weight on most of my lifts. Also got 15 papers graded today, so only 25 left for tomorrow.

Today I'm thankful for my puppy-dog. I slept in this morning, and then started grading on my couch. It would have been so easy to stay here all day--especially considering the bitter cold temps. However, gunner was insistent that we go for a walk. We made it a short one, but once I was up and dressed for exercise it was much easier to head to the gym. So although I love the big hulk for many different reasons, today it was for getting me off the couch and out the door.

Grading goals:
1. 47/72 AP essays
2. prep prose prompts for Monday
3. prep for my domain meeting on thursday

Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--rest day (meeting)
Wed--walk gunner (shorter meeting) NOT DONE (too dark) BUT + gym (cardio) DONE
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym (lift and HIIT) NOT DONE
Fri--going to Christkindlmarkt after school
Sat--walk gunner DONE + gym (lift and HIIT) DONE
Sun--walk gunner + gym (cardio)

Exercise & Weight:
Bench press = 85
Dead lift = 90
Squat = 90
Overhead press = 55
Upright row = 55

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

Good morning I know I am lost on keeping up in group, there are so many I don't know. I have to get back to posting and staying up with everyone. I have had a long road with this ankle, still under doctor care however I am getting better. At least I can say I started back exercising last week and did good. I hope this year brings greatness on this journey because I surely needs it. On bed rest I am constantly gaining weight. Brighter days to come and better updates. Wishing everyone a great day, keep moving and keep believing.

Believeth- Glad to see you again. I hope all the ankle issues get cleared up soon and that 2014 is a stellar year for you.

I am grateful for spending time with mom today baking cookies, it was priceless. We have not made cookies together in a very long time, we have both been very busy over the holiday seasons. This year, we spent the day baking- we made sugar cookies, snickerdoodles and ginger cookies. We even visited with my Dad this morning before the snow/sleet got to bad. Dad looked good today and we had a great conversation. Then we came home and baked the cookies.

Today was the stay in type of day since we had sleet, snow, sleet and I am praying that we don't have a major ice storm tonight. The temperatures have stayed at or near freezing all day today. Now it is suppose to rain through the early hours of the morning which could mean freezing rain.

For yesterday, I am thankful for my ability to try new things and learn new skills.

Have a great night. I need to grade some papers.

Today I am thankful for holiday traditions. I made pink popcorn balls this afternoon. Each year for many years, I helped my mom make about 100 of them for the family Christmas party that we always had for my grandma. She gave them, along with a big balloon, to everyone who came to wish her Merry Christmas. Mother thought that the popcorn tasted better if it was air popped and since the only way to do that back then was to shake a wire popper on the old cook stove, guess who got to shake the popper? We also mailed them to family members who were far away. When my parents served a mission in the Phillipines, I sent them popcorn balls. Imagine my delight when my DH and I were serving our mission in Japan and a box of pink popcorn balls arrived from our DD. Such special memories.
I did enjoy the yoga and felt like the stretches were especially good for my legs. My problem is that it is hard for me to find a time when I can have the TV for 30 min. We only have one.
It is bitter cold here. Its already in the negative numbers this evening. This weekend DS is the officer in charge for our local volunteer fire dept. He had a call at 8 am today, and the command vehicle wouldn't start. DH had to take him to the fire. They told him that it has a built in heater so he plugged it in, and it is working fine now.
Stay safe and warm. This too shall pass.
Onward and downward. Kaye

Sunday Share: Susan, 45, single mom to 11-year old son, Cyrus and living in Las Vegas after moving here last year from Atlanta. I’m the Director of Supply Chain & Quality Assurance for Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. We have 97 restaurants in 12 states. I’m around food all the time and have to sample products for work. Friday was 2 bakers sending in bread, genoa salami, and cookies. I took just one bite of the bread, one slice of salami and one nibble of cookie. I try to let the others really sample and use their judgment. It can be a challenge, but not something I can’t get control over.

I know this is probably silly, but today I’m thankful for a washer and dryer. Yesterday was at least 6 loads of laundry plus two sets of sheets. Years ago I use to have to use the Laundromat and hated it, but now its things like this that make my life a little easier. We can still work around the house and gets things done while the laundry is going. Plus, the last time I stepped in the Laundromat I watched the owner spit in a corner. He may do that in his country, but I was completely disgusted. Thankful for my appliances. LOL!!!

@ Michelle – Woo Hoo!!! I know how good it feels to finally see the scale move. It’s been a good week for me too. I haven’t tried the IT Works Wraps, but a good friend of mine is a distributor. I love her to pieces, but she’s using FB now as her selling site, which I really don’t like. I just want FB for friends stuff, but I guess that’s selling your business too. She’s not the only one that’s for sure.

@ Kaye – I tried Yoga for the first time a few years ago. There were so many poses I couldn’t quite do, but the instructor was great adjusting for a beginner. I was very surprised how sweaty I still got. Also, I loved your popcorn ball traditions. What wonderful memories in a little popcorn ball. I haven’t had them in years!!!

@ Laurie – Even with the tractor issues I’m glad you had a good time at the hayride. Even though you had a few doughnuts you had a lot of exercise too. Good job! I would love to find those moments with my mom. It’s so hard being so far away from them. We fly there 12/23 until 12/31. I’m hoping to get some alone time with both my parents. As they age, I need to cherish every moment we can get.

@ Krista – Welcome!! You’ve nailed it on the head. One day at a time. If you have a rough day, you log it as close as you can, then move on and don’t eat like that tomorrow. I’m the same way. I’ve got an amazing son, great job and no husband (got rid of him 10 years ago) LOL!!! I’m always making sure everyone else is good, but I’m always last. Not anymore. I’ve realized I need to take care of myself now if I want to be around later to enjoy my son and his future life. Check back daily if you can. This group is AMAZING!!!

@ p1xyn1xy – I’m sorry to ask and I should know, but what’s your name again? I can never remember your username and always copying/pasting. Hopefully, I can start getting a bit more personal. LOL!! Sorry to hear about your mom. My sister lives with me and Cyrus. We’ve had some major ups and downs that’s for sure, but with your mom I know that has to be so tough. I’m so glad you’re taking care of yourself though and nice loss. Woo Hoo!!!

@ Tina – Love reading about Emma and Jacob. You’re a lucky mama and they are lucky kids to have you. Also, I’m so glad you have such a nice home church. We haven’t quite found one yet, but that’s one of my tasks starting 2014 is finding the right place for me and Cyrus. So important to get connected and feel connected.

@ Robin – Glad to see you’re getting a few solids down. I know this has been going on way too long and we want you back 100%!!

@ Karen – I love my Izzy too. I know Gunnar is loved so much and I know he’s loves you right back. So sweet.

@ Believeth – It’s so good to see you back. Just check in when you can, but you know we’ll be here to support you. Even if it’s just stopping to say hello or need a little push for support we’ve got your back!!

Had a good weekend. I went to 3 holiday parties and only had 1 bite of food at each. I ate before hand and stayed out of the dining rooms so I wouldn't be overly tempted. The weather was lousy all weekend, so I wrapped gifts and got household chores accomplished.

I know it's not confession day, but I have to make one anyway. My husband just got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. We are both clearly concerned and upset. He's going to have to lose weight and exercise to deal with the issue and I'm glad it's a condition that can be managed with a lifestyle change. But, here's my all about me confession: a very small part of me is going to be jumping up and down and screaming NOT FAIR when he drops all the weight quickly and easily. It's happened before. He quits drinking Coke and eating ice cream and the weight just melts off. I give up everything and still struggle to lose. I am fully aware that this makes me a petty and small person, but there you have it.

And while he's been super supportive about my weight loss, his support has not extended to forgoing the sweets that he loves. They're here in my cabinets just like they've been for the last 6 month and I've watched him eating dessert every night. NOW he says we should get rid of all the sugar in the house. Um no, I'm not getting rid of the one package of dark chocolate I have so you can't be tempted. Sorry, but he's going to have to learn to deal with things not being arranged specifically for his benefit just like I have. I swear, I am not a terrible person and I want him to get healthy, but I think I have as much right as he does to keep foods in the house that I want even if he shouldn't eat them. I'll be happy to hide my dark chocolate in the vacuum cleaner bag if that'd help, but it's staying!

Monday Check in: Wahoo. TOM left and I weighed in at 236.8 yesterday and today. Down 2.2 lbs. I'll take it.

Yesterday was my rest day. Brian and I went out shopping but had to rush back home by 4 because we had an appointment with the sprinkler guy to do our winter blow out. We were back by 3:30. The guy never showed up. Brian called him twice and he didn't answer his phone. We were so upset. My parents use the same person to do their lawn and sprinklers. They have never had a problem with him before. This is the second problem we have had with him. Last year he showed up 4 hours late and didn't give us the courtesy of calling to give us the heads up. Sadly, he just lost a customer. I have to call around this morning and find someone to come and do the sprinklers for us. :grumble:

Robin - The package that the resistance bands came in said 1:3. I looked at the packaging that the weights came in and it didn't say anything. If it doesn't arrive today I will contact them about it. It definitely is funny what MFP censors. So far this morning I am feeling ok. I will see how the day goes. If I have pain again I will go to the doctor.

Believe - Sorry to hear about your ankle but at least you are improving. Congrats on getting back to exercising!

Laurie - Sounds like you had a great day. Glad to hear your dad is doing well. We had snow and sleet last night but it turned to rain over night. What a disappointment. I have huge picture windows that over look my backyard. I love sitting in the chair by the window and looking at the beauty that the snow brings. I am hoping for a white Christmas. It just makes the holiday more magical IMO.

Skinnyjeanz- I was sad that there was no Walking Dead last night too. I ended up watching Home Alone instead. What did you think of the last episode? I loved it but cannot believe what happened. I loved Hershel.

Kaye - What a nice memory with the popcorn balls!

Susan - That must be extremely difficult when you have to test the products. Do you log the taste tests in your diary? I can understand how grateful you are for a washer and dryer. A few times when ours broke we had to go to the laundry mat. I hated it. It was such a long production.

Toots - I hope the waiver goes through and you are able to adopt the child from China.

Lives2Travel - You are not a bad person at all. I would feel the exact same way. I feel it is not realistic to get rid of all the food one person cannot eat. My husband would have had a heart attack if I did that to him. IMO, getting rid of food only teaches they cannot eat it because it is not there. It does not teach them self-control or eating in moderation. That method does not set them up for real life situations such as being at a gathering/party and being around food they cannot eat. I vote for you getting to keep your chocolate!

@Nettie - Thank you for your kind words. I've been going around all weekend feeling awful for the way I feel. All of this is new and I'm going to give my husband a couple weeks to adjust to and absorb what this means as far as lifestyle changes are concerned. This is not a man who enjoys or seeks change so it's going to be interesting.

@kah68 - Exactly! He needs to do the work of learning to deal with temptation just like I have. It's not easy, but it is reality and the sooner he comes to grips with that the better. I want to be supportive, but not at the complete expense of what I need.

In a couple weeks, I'm going to sit him down and let him know how I feel about it. I think some of his suggestions and comments just struck me wrong. All along my health issue (weight) has been seen as MY issue and now he wants to make his health issue OUR issue. I've been married for 32 years and been a Mom for 29 of them. I've spent 31 1/2 of those years focusing my time, energy, attention and concern first and foremost on my family. The last 6 months I've been focusing on ME and I'm not willing to go back to putting myself second or third or fourth in every situation. This will be just one more in a long series of compromises and negotiations that make up a 32 year long marriage.

@Toot glad to see you doing great also I see you are writing books oh my what is the titles and where can they be purchased.

Monday Check-In, I am coming along better then I thought I would. I weighed last Friday and lost 4.4 pounds I feel a lot better. I know I have to keep moving forward because I've gained to much weight and it has to go. Hopefully my doctor will let me do more when I go back as long as the healing is still going forward. :ohwell: enough about me hope everyone have a great day, keep moving and keep believing.

Hi everyone. I missed you all. I had a miserable cold that has been going through the whole family but am feeling much better today. My thoughtful daughter filled the x-mas candy jars that happen to sit on my desk and I mindlessly ate a LOT of calories today. Who would have thought those little things would add up so fast. Needless to say the jars have found a new home. I had a small loss this week and hoping to keep that trend going. I got back to my morning green smoothies a couple days ago not only for the weight loss benefits but those things are chock so full of vitamins they can only help finish killing off this cold and hopefuly help keep me from catching the next one. I see a lot of you are having fun with the cold as well. We have been in the teens and mid twenties here the last four or five days. Not at all what we are used to in Western Washington. Good news is the end is in sight by Wednesday back and the forties and rain. Thats more like it:laugh: Is it just me or is everyone having problems with popups on here today. They are about to drive me crazy. Anyway have a great day everyone and keep warm.:drinker: :flowerforyou:

@tammy--glad you are feeling better--colds stink! :grumble:

@mortell--I just do my best to keep logging--even when it's frustrating. I know in the long run it will pay off. Sometimes on a special occasion, I skip logging--especially if I know it's not really going to be accurate. However, I try not to do that too often.

@barbara--good to see you back. :flowerforyou: Sorry your ankle is still such a hassle--are you done with all of the surgeries? Are you doing any kind of physical therapy for it?

@kaye--it's too cold for walking here as well--even gunner isn't too keen on staying out for long. The temps wouldn't be so terrible (teens and low 20's today), but the wind is just killer!

@lives--sorry about your husband's diagnosis. I agree with everyone else--you should be able to keep the dark chocolate in the house.

@kelley--glad you are no longer house-bound. They were talking about the weather on the evening news and reported from the Dallas airport where so many are still stranded. At least here in Chicago they can plow the snow--it's so much harder to remove sheets of ice.

@nettie--I loved WD mid-season finale too, but WOW what an ending! I wasn't so surprised by what happened with Hershel, but the Governor DID surprise me--really wasn't expecting that so soon.

@holly--good luck with your finals--I know you'll be happy to have that break until Jan.! Sorry the puppy threw up--gunner's only thrown up a handful of time in the 6+ years we've had him, but twice was in our bed--talk about gross! :laugh:

@toots--congrats on the books! :drinker: I hope the adoption plans work out for you guys.

@susan--I agree about the appliances! We take so much for granted, but there are surely more people in this world with out those conveniences.

@tlh--please tell me I haven't had your name wrong all this time! I thought it was tracy, but this is the 2nd time in the past month or so that I've seen others call you by a different name. Please correct me if I've been mistaken all this time. :blushing: Glad you are happy with your church.

Monday Check-in:
Just trying to stay warm here. Had to get up early to pick up some coffee and bring other snacks for my student teacher's last day today. My reward was a fabulous thank you present from him. He gave me a $50 gift card to DSW and a $50 starbuck's gift card; however, the best gift of all was a box of m&m's and book of matches from Air Force One--both have the Presidential Seal on them--very cool!! He used to guard the plane when he was MP in the Air Force, and he knows I'm a Navy brat and would appreciate the souvenir.

My AP kids took a quiz today, but I decided to take the night off from grading. They are writing essays in class tomorrow, so I will have some time to grade during those 3 class periods.

Grading goals:
1. x/73 Tone vocabulary quizzes
2. prep for my domain meeting on thursday

Exercise goals:
Mon--rest day (meeting)
Tues--walk gunner + gym (lift and HIIT)
Wed--rest day (meeting + dinner with friends)
Thurs--walk gunner + gym (lift and HIIT)
Fri--going out with student teacher and colleagues for drinks
Sat--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Sun--walk gunner + gym (lift and HIIT)

Exercise & Weight:
Bench press = 85
Dead lift = 90
Squat = 90
Overhead press = 55
Upright row = 60

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

Grading goals
65/65 8th grade Draw it papers
29/32 7th grade labs I will finish these tonight.
0/95 8th grade labs

Just dropping in quickly to say hi and update some goals.
I had a great workout tonight with my trainer. She had me do interval training at 2 minutes for 2 rounds, then for 1 minutes. We moved to an arm workout of chin ups using a bar bell and then hanging (shoulders and core engaged) from a bar, ending with bicycle crunches and v-crunches topped off with a easy 2000m row. I had a nice day off even though it was raining most of the day. It is still cold.

Tomorrow, we are expecting round 3 of the winter blast. Sunday we had a mixed bag, today was mostly rain. Tomorrow we are expecting anywhere from 2-6 inches of snow. It is suppose to start around 5 am. They make the call about 5:30, so it will really depend on where this storm is located and how fast it is moving. Based on the radar, we are in the bulls-eye for getting hit with snow. I hope it starts a little earlier so they will close schools tomorrow. I do not want to drive the highways if the weather is bad. Between the bad and stupid drivers and the road conditions, it would be a nail bitter getting to work plus getting home would be worse.

Kelley- Glad you are safe from the storm. I have seeing pictures from Dallas of snow and ice falling off of roofs and landing on cars. Hope you thaw out quickly.

Back to grading those last 3 papers tonight.