Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Thanks, everyone, for the input on my trainer. One thing he said to me was that I really just needed a workout partner, I know what to do and how to do it, just basically need a spotter and someone to keep me motivated – that felt good. :blushing: I’ve come a long way with him and have learned so much, so if he does move I think he’s set the path for me to do this on my own – I’ll just need to do it! That being said, if he leaves I will talk to him about other trainers at the gym to see if he thinks one may be a good fit – I’m not very trusting and it took me a long time to open up to him, so we’ll see what happens.

@Karen~I’m sorry you had a rough run, I had kind of a rough workout yesterday too – my legs just felt like lead, even on the arc trainer. So frustrating when we have workouts like that! :grumble:

@Lauren~Hooray for the 2# loss, awesome!

@Alupinsk~Similar to what Karen said, I’ve had the most success with lifting heavy. Since doing so I have a lot more definition in my shoulders and I’m a lot stronger. My legs are a part of my body that seems to be the hardest to see the changes, I have really large leg muscles so they are super strong but with still quite a bit of weight to lose I don’t see the definition – but I know once that excess weight comes off, those muscles will be evident (something my trainer reminds me of consistently).

@Alison~I’m sorry your daughter has been plagued with Lyme Disease for so long, but glad she has finally been accurately diagnosed and is now receiving the right treatment – what a relief that must be for her and you.

Tuesday Goals~My goals for January are to lose the weight I gained, and keeping my fingers crossed that once it’s gone its gone for good – the constant fluctuations are driving me crazy! :explode: My ticker reflects what I’d like to lose by the time my cruise rolls around – that’s 9 weeks away! :noway: It may not be attainable but I’m going to try. My trainer said Sunday we were going to change things up a bit, so I think a bit more in agility type movements are on the horizon – we’ll see how that goes, I see him this afternoon.

Exercise Goals:

Monday~Gym, arc trainer DONE!
Tuesday~Gym, training session
Wednesday~Gym, elliptical
Thursday~Gym, training session
Friday~Rest Day
Saturday~Gym, running drills
Sunday~Gym, training session

Have a great day and stay warm!

Tuesday Goals: Just the same ones. I am in my 2nd week of Phase 4. Phase 4 is 3 weeks long. I did really well yesterday with the weights. I am pretty proud of myself.

I came across this site in the forums last night. It is completely free and allows you to put together photo collages that you can easily save as jpegs onto your computer. I put together my 3 month progress pictures. (Actually now that I think about it technically it is only 2 months because I started the last week in October) Anyhow it is super easy to use. http://www.fotor.com/
If anyone is interested I posted my progress pictures that I have so far on my blog. Feel free to visit and check them out. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JNettie73?month=201401

Skinnyjeanz- I do the same but then sometimes I feel bad. I know I lost a lot of friends on here from my first go at this. I remember how nice it was to come back and find a few people had not given up on me like I gave up on myself. It frustrates me though when I reach out and contact them. They come back for a few days to a week or so then disappear again. I have seen this a cycle with some members. After my 2nd time contacting them and noticing the cycle I stop trying.

I left work on time last night but had to stop for gas on the way home. I made good timing and only got home a few minutes later if I didn't have to stop. The sanding trucks were out last night and working hard on the roads. Thankfully it wasn't too bad getting home. It's 8* this morning with wind bringing it down to -13. A lot of schools today are operating on a 2 hour delay. It doesn't effect me though as I go in later on.

Congrats on the water weight loss!

pain - good for you for making a better choice!

jtconst - nice burn!

Susan - Thanks. I am glad to be over that little blip and back on track. It feels good!

tlh- You are correct. Logging just isn't for everyone. I have such a difficult time supporting a few on my friends list who are not eating the healthiest (Fast food for every meal every day and constantly going over) or eating super low. I have not deleted these people yet because I try not to judge them. But it definitely is easier having friends who have the same mindset as yourself. I should start thinning out some inactive people though.

Karen - Congrats on the 5 lbs!

Anna - Hope you are staying safe and warm!

SeeLShrink - Sorry to hear you missed Kickboxing again. Congrats on the 2 lbs and the pants fitting better. That is excellent news!

Laurie - Sorry to hear you mom has such a dislike for everyone coming to the home. A few of my dad's doctors made house visits too. It was really great for him. Hope your dad has a better time walking!

Alison - Sorry to hear about your daughter's diagnosis but at least she is getting the proper treatment now! That is great that your son is preforming well academically! Oops is right about telling his teachers exactly what he thinks about them. I had a student who used to do that when she was frustrated and stressed. We spent a lot of time working on alternative outlets than speaking inappropriately to others. She still slips now and again but it has gotten a lot better.

kah- Wahoo for believing in yourself that you can do this on your own. Change is always difficult at first. I hope he can connect your with someone else who would be a good match if he should leave.

wwmorrow - Sorry to hear about your hospital visit. I have been in a rut before where I just don't want to do anything. It is hard to pull yourself out of those situations. Especially when things aren't going well health wise. I am 40 as well and want the same things as you... to be happy with myself. My suggestion for you is to start slow. Focus on one goal at a time until you accomplish it. Once you do add in another. Focus on what you CAN do and ARE doing rather than what you cannot. An attitude change is a miraculous thing. Look for those positives. It helped me when I was dragging myself out of a rut. Best of luck to you!

Thanks Nettie (funny...that's my nickname in real life) and Kah!
I appreciate the support. You know, as long as I log in and keep up with logging my food and exercise, I do pretty good. I just kind of lost the motivation to do it and now I've take a HUGE step backwards. I guess the good news is that I finally came back. lol
So, my goal is to log my food.

Hi guys! Just a quick drive-by to post goals.

Tuesday Goals:
1. Finish the last 7 SL essays
2. Re-plan lessons to account for the 2 days off
3. Gym to run the 5k I failed at yesterday--I joined a January running challenge on here and committed to 50 miles total with at least 30 miles of that being running.
4. Pet store to buy fish tank filters
5. Cook more swai and make a batch of quinoa salad for my lunch Wed-Fri

I think that's it. Will stop back later to do personals

Tuesday Goals: Continue to drink my water. This has always been very sporadic for me, but one of my ongoing goals is to really increase my water intake. I’ve been getting in over 100 oz each day, which is huge for me. I’ll keep trying.

@ Kelly – I so wish we lived closer. I would LOVE a work out buddy. I’m slowly meeting people in my gym, but haven’t put it out there either. I thought I might even ask my trainer to ask the other trainers to see if they have someone that would be a good fit. I know I can do it on my own, but I really like the idea of having a partner and holding each other accountable. If anything, think about the amount of money you’ll save without the trainer for a while especially with the other cruise on the books.

@ Nettie – I just thinned out my list. I have 36 friends. Everyone has posted today or yesterday except 2 and I know those folks are not the best loggers, but really good friends. I really want people who are going to support my efforts and I will support them on a regular basis whether it’s telling me I’m not eating enough veggies or just says “Congrats!”. I’m just too busy and keeping up with this thread is so important to me so I keep my friend list manageable.

@ SeeLShrink – Don’t you hate when life throws you a curve ball. We get all psyched and ready for something then have to change plans, but good for you!!! While you didn’t make the class, you still made the best of the situation. I’m finally down a pant size, which I haven’t been in so many years. It feels so good. I’m about to go down one more, but waiting until these pants fall off me before I more. Good problem to have, but don’t want to keep spending the money.

@ Laurie – Unfortunately, it may come to a point where you’re have to intervene. You can also approach your mom about what if something happens to her and she gets injured trying to lift your dad? She will be no good to anyone then. I know my grandmother hated us for days when we had to take away her car keys. I’ll never forget my grandfather bawling like a baby because he didn’t want his daughter to help him the shower. It’s such a humbling experience and no parent wants to seem weak. Do you have any other siblings? I know it’s tough if you’re by yourself also trying to give them assistance.

@ Allison – I know about Lyme disease, but not all the details. It is curable – correct? I didn’t know if this was something that would stay with her or once it’s gone it’s gone. Also, it is great to see you back!!

@WWMorrow – If you can, check back with this thread daily. The folks on here are an amazing group and so many have been where you are at. It’s not a quick fix that’s for sure. I’ve been on this thread since August 2012 and its helped push me through so many hurdles. For me personally, this is such a mental battle. I know what I need to do, but it’s getting myself to do it on a consistent basis that’s been the battle. Like so many have said, baby steps. Set small goals. Work on one goal then focus on the next. Again, if you can, really follow this group. We’ll be here for you and you’ll be here for us too!

@ Charlotte – Have you seen Trisha’s cooking show? I watched her make Thanksgiving with her sister. She does a nice job. I guess she’s had Garth on occasion too, but I’ve missed those episodes. If you do make it out this year, please let me know. I would love to get together!! Also, you’re doing great and keep it up!!

@ Nicole – I know what it’s like to balance work and school. Cyrus was just a baby and I was doing my Master’s online. How I did it is beyond me, but it wasn’t easy that’s for sure. A break would be good, but even better if you can get the project management through work too. With this “little” extra time, it’s great to see you posting again since I always loved your ideas, recipes, and comments in general.

@ Madeline – Pizza is a tough one that’s for sure, but when it’s FREE it’s hard to pass up. So you had it today just don’t plan to eat it tomorrow. If I get in the pizza mood, I’ll fix one using a Portobello mushroom. Some people don’t like them, but I love ‘shrooms! I use that as my base, add a little sauce and whatever toppings. So good and low-fat too.

@ Robin – Oh no!!! Now a tooth issue? You just cannot get ahead with your body. I really want for you to feel better. I hate seeing our leader in I’m doing the same thing though. Going to be earlier to stop the late night snacking, which has always been my downfall. I get Cyrus settled, my sister is upstairs and I finally get alone time. Of course, I see that as my time to relax and with that food was always associated. Last night I was upstairs around 8:30 after coming home from the gym and eating dinner. I took my shower and Cyrus came in my bed so we both could read. We were actually getting ready to sleep at 9:30, which is super early for me. It felt really good though.

@ Bltyrone – Welcome!! You’ve found an amazing group. If you can, check with the thread daily. It moves pretty quickly during the week and much quieter on the weekends, but this group will give you all the support you need. Of course, with 5 kiddos and the small farm, you sound busy enough. I only have one son and that is plenty!! LOL!!!

Susan- Which fitbit do you have?

@ Tom - I have the One.

well, last evening was not good but today is going much better. Made it to the gym. Hard time working out even using lighter weights with more reps cause my heart just cannot pump the blood through the skinny valve fast enough. I have to be careful not to pass out while still getting some exericse. But i feel much better after going. Hope my muscles are not too sore tomorrow.
Making some curried sweet potato and lentil soup for supper.
getting plans ready to go to northern alberta beginning of feb for my grandson's 6th birthday and my DIL will probably have gallbladder surgery mid feb so i will just stay till she recovers from that. Better remember to bring a warm coat and snow boots!
off to fill up my water bottle again :drinker: :drinker:

Hi, y'all!! I'm new to this thread...hope that's okay!
My overall goal is slightly over 100 lbs. My "mini" goal is to have 50-60 of that gone by Thanksgiving. I know it is possible with 1-1.5 lb loss a week...but I'm a stress eater. I do okay at home...sometimes catch myself doing it...but my worst time is at work. I really need accountability.

Hi & welcome!
I'm a stress eater myself - that's the hardest. Log EVERYTHING right when you're doing it - easiest with the mobile app, but if that isn't an option, pencil & paper works - and be faithful to logging the food. Weigh/measure everything!

A little about me:
I'm a mom to 5 kiddos...three the easy way (stepsons) and two the hard way (my 2 biological). My hubby and our two live on a small farm with chickens, cats, a dog and 2 pet goats. I work for a newspaper, but am active in my kids activities and church (I help lead Awana and Cub Scouts).

wow... Living on a farm sounds great... I'm jealous!

For those of you in the midst of all that cold weather, I send you warm hugs!

@ Alison - so good to see you back! Glad to hear that your daughter is better, that must have been an awful ordeal for you all.

@ Robin - that busted tooth may be a blessing in disguise, if it's keeping your mind off other things

@ Nicole & Skinnyjeanz - have you tried subbing plain greek yogurt for sour cream (or part of the sour cream) in your recipes? I gave it a try with a recipe last night, and it turned out pretty well

@ Skinnyjeanz - no, the QRM director isn't a replacement for my boss (drat!), but she & the bullies have already tangled once or twice (she's only been here a week), and she WON. We're expecting CMS in any day (they are calling next Monday "black monday" already) and if things go poorly, I've been told to expect some severe administration changes... which could mean bye-bye boss....

Tuesday goals: what I really want is to get off this bleeping plateau I'm on... but I will settle for not going up any further. Officially, I've got about 25# to go to goal, and I'd really like to see some of that gone by my birthday (in March).

Nettie- I love your progress pictures and thanks for the website.

The "friends" issue- I will admit that I am not great at responding to my friends on the news feed. I find I just run out of interesting things to say and I don't always check the diaries of my friends. However, I am much better about supporting people on this thread and will comment regularly. If we are friends on here don't be offended if I don't respond every time you close out your diaries, I just don't have the time to read threw them everyday so I do the best I can. The good news is that there is a like button now so responding is easier. There are many people on this thread that I consider to be very good friends.

Motivation- Can be both internal and external? They will both work together to help up or hurt us in this journey. In many ways we need to provide both to be successful. Internal motivation will help with the long term focus and the stick with it, the key is you really need to want this for you- to improve your health, looks, and increase your well-being. This is the tougher of the two motivations to maintain but it is so worth it in the long run. The other motivation is the external- these are our rewards that make the journey positive for us. The idea is to reward yourself after you reach a mini-goal. The rewards can be simple or more complex, money orientated or free. Mini- goals reaching 5 -10lbs lost and do something special for yourself. When you reach the milestones in pounds lost then do something larger for yourself. For me, Losing the first 40 pounds meant I could try rock climbing at my gym. Figure out what motivates you by writing a list and using the items as your reward. It really does help to you focused.

Allison- the comment about people growing out of my hair was very funny :laugh: . The picture was taken at Shallow Falls near Cumberland, Maryland.

Robin- the tooth that cracked, chew a piece of gym and put that over the broken tooth. It will help to keep your tongue away from it and will help you to feel better about it. I did this trick when I broke the crown on my bottom molar and it worked like a charm.


The school system opened on time this morning much to our dismay. During the school day, we had three areas with broken water pipes. Two of them happened with kids in the room and the other was in the auditorium, It was crazy but the kids handled the situation very well. I had an issue with my tires on my car this morning while driving to work. The low tire pressure gage came on, so I pulled over to make sure I did not have a flat tire- luckily no flat. Then I stopped at a gas station and a stranger checked my air pressure and filled one tire, That did not work so I took my car to the dealer after work. He added air to all the tires and for NOW the problem is fixed so I hope it stays that way tomorrow.

Goals
1. To exercise Thursday to Monday. I took the day off (car) and will most likely do so tomorrow (meeting).

Have a great night and please stay warm and safe.

I had a very busy day. The weather was beautiful, but I didn't get out to walk. GD came over so I could teach her how to knit. She wants to make some boot cuffs. She caught on really fast. I think that she will make significant progress before she goes back to college next week. This evening I went to the church and helped tie fleece blankets for our local Angel Wings Network. They help people who are being treated for cancer. They are needing chemo caps so I am going to try to get some made.
I guess today will be a rest day for exercise.
My goal is to just keep doing what I know works. The last couple of days I have been really hunting around looking for something 'good' to eat. I wish I could figure out what it is so I could eat it and get it over with.
I see on the weather forecast that the terrible cold is gradually breaking down. I know that many of you will be thankful for that.
As to the friend discussion, I am a terrible one. This is the only place I look for support. You are all such good friends and such good support that I just don't take time to look anyplace else.
Have a safe night. Kaye

Goodness what a day! So glad that I was able to stay inside all day long.

I have to admit I love this group of such great supporters and great conversations.

So my Tuesday goal for the month of January is to lose another 5 to 10 lbs. I also want to increase my water intake.

@madeline--Glad you enjoyed a cozy day indoors. DH and I were joking that it was "balmy" outside today b/c it was -3 instead of -16. :laugh:

@tracy--great job getting back pn track and losing over 5 lbs in 7 days--that's awesome!! :drinker:

@kaye--I love all of the crafty skills you have and admire that you use them to help others. What a great skill and example you are sharing with your GD. :flowerforyou:

@lauren--I tried spin once and I just couldn't stand the pain in the bum from the seat. :laugh: Instead I do the stationary bike--it seems like it would be the same b/c the position is the same, but the seat is so much more comfy! I bet you were cramping up from dehydration. When I go all out on the stationary bike, I sweat more than when I run--and I only do about 10 miles in 30 minutes. I'm sure 45 minutes and 17 miles greatly depleted your water, hence the cramps. Not sure if this is the case for everyone, but my calves are always the first to cramp when I'm dehydrated.

@laurie--the air in tires contracts when the temps drop which is probably why your tires needed air. I'm the same as you with my friend list--I rarely comment or write on people's walls. The exceptions are the people I got to know through this thread who don't post here anymore but are still active on MFP, and even with them, I'm not "great" at posting Thank goodness for that "like" button! Great info about motivation!

@pain--water really does help. Even if it doesn't stop the cravings, it often keeps me from eating as much as I would have if I hadn't had the water first.

@vickie--my fingers are crossed that things continue to improve at work for you.

@karenleona--that soup sounds delicious--and I don't even like curry! :laugh:

@robin--I was thinking of telling you to buy some dental wax (people with braces use it to stop the wires/brackets from rubbing), but laurie's gum advice was so much better!

@nettie--thanks for the link to make the photo collages!

@kelley--I'm not a fan of working out with a buddy, but I do sometimes wish I had a spotter now that I'm lifting heavy. I have to be really conservative when adding weight on my bench press for fear I will fail and drop the bar. And, yes it seems really unfair when we are all psyched up for a great run and it doesn't pan out. At least I'm used to it and know it's just a bad day. When I first started running it was much more discouraging b/c I thought it was an indication that I just wasn't "meant to run." Now I know it's just a bad day. :ohwell:

@alison--sorry to hear about your daughter, but glad she is on the mend. You mentioned signing up for another race--do they still have those saturday park runs by your house, and if so, have you been doing them at all? Glad you are getting the dance mat out. :drinker:

Welcome to the newlings!!! :flowerforyou:

AFM--I finished my goal list for today--yay me! :drinker: My run at the gym was better than yesterday, but still not great. Tomorrow is a rest day--other than walking gunner if weather permits. It's supposed to be warmer, but still in the single digits, so probably still too cold. :grumble:

Tuesday Goals:
1. Finish the last 7 SL essays DONE
2. Re-plan lessons to account for the 2 days off DONE
3. Gym to run the 5k I failed at yesterday--I joined a January running challenge on here and committed to 50 miles total with at least 30 miles of that being running.DONE (well, not a full 5k, but did 2.5 miles)
4. Pet store to buy fish tank filters DONE
5. Cook more swai and make a batch of quinoa salad for my lunch Wed-Fri DONE

Grading goals:
1. 1/72 AP essays
2. 19/26 Scarlet Letter essays
3. x/52 Scarlet Letter annotations

Exercise goals:
Mon--gym (cardio) DONE
Tues--gym (lift and HIIT) DONE
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner + gym (lift and HIIT)
Fri--walk gunner
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

Good Morning my Friends, Just a quick note this morning to let you know I am a Grandma for the 6th time. My son and dil had a beautiful baby boy last night. A little brother to their 2 girls. Was up very late waiting for photos to be emailed as they are on the other side of the country. So exciting for all of us. I now have 4 grand-daughters and 2 grandsons. I'm a very tired but happy grammy this morning. I'm heading to bed for a little more sleep and will post again later. Thanks for letting me vent some of my excitement. Charlotte