Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

As of this morning I'm 7lbs of water down. I found my ankles again, so that was exciting. I SHOULD have taken a walk when I got home, MowMow wanted to but I was just too tired. I put 3 miles on yesterday at work and another 2 today.

Sodium was a bit higher than I like it today, but it was still lower than doc wanted so, I won't complain.

I know of someone who will miss my fat belly. Shepherd Book, it's his favorite pillow.(sorry, it's a bit grainy, it's quite dark iin here.)

KRISTABLET - WIN_20140307_212816

Thinking of this body composition challenge has got me really pumped. I ordered some exercise DVD' s online and they arrive next week. I bought one HIIT DVD on the way home from work yesterday and WoW I really got the sweat going. I did 2 10 min sessions. I live doing intervals, as I love doing circuits at physio.

I'm off to stay with my BF this weekend, we live about an hour apart and rotate between my place and his. It's much easier when he comes here since I have all the healthy food in my fridge. This is the first time I've had to pack food to take there since I've started MFP so it will be interesting to see if I can make this work. He can cook, but we always just eat out, so I'm expecting to be going to fast food places or for a sub or pita. And that's fine, I will make smarter choices and fit them into my day along with my healthy snacks. I will be curious to weigh myself Monday morning, however. On a good note, we are outside a lot, walking or hiking so I will be getting some decent exercise.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Good Morning and Happy Weekend! I hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm off to the gym soon, the spa this afternoon and then finish up some shopping.

@Kaye~Congrats on the size 12s - that's great!

@Nettie~Hooray for the loss and being so close to your first round with MFP!

@Tanya~I hope you enjoy the new DVDs.

@Kris~Hooray for losing that water weight, cute pic of your kitty - they sure are great snugglers!

@Laurie~Good luck with your tri tomorrow! I know you'll do great and surpass the goals you've set for yourself. :happy:

@Karen~I'm sorry to hear about your friends diagnosis, its so hard to watch friends go through that. I'm really close to a volunteer at the hospital and his wife (they are the same age as my parents) - I watched her go through a cancer diagnosis and chemo last year - it was so hard to watch them face that. She is still in a research study with additional cancer-fighting drugs, but otherwise cancer-free now. Wishing your friend the very best as she goes though this.

AFM~I was two glasses shy of my 16 yesterday and had only one piece of fruit. :frown: I washed the wood floors last night, what an ordeal that is - takes hours since I move all the furniture (I'm crazy that way). But its done and they look great. Afterwards I started getting some things together while Zoe turned one of my suitcases into her new fort. :laugh: I've checked a few things off my to-do list this morning already, now time to get ready for the gym.

March Goals:
1. 6/18 days 16 glasses of water or more
2. 0/4 weeks of a new recipe (have one to share, need to make some time)
3. 6/18 days at least 5 veggies and 2 fruit daily

Exercise Goals:
Sunday~Session with trainer DONE!
Monday~Racquetball with trainer DONE!
Tuesday~Cardio NOT DONE :yawn:
Wednesday~Cardio DONE!
Thursday~Session with trainer DONE!
Friday~Rest Day (probably pre-vacation housework) DONE (housework)!
Saturday~Cardio

Have a great day!

@Kah- There's nothing better than looking at a freshly scrubbed floor. I like to move all the furniture, too. Floors don't stay clean for long at my house with two cats and two children, though!

@Nettie- My weigh in day was awesome! Good for you on being under 100 to lose now!

@Tanya- Sounds like that HIIT DVD was a good one! Have fun with your boyfriend this weekend.

@ Tigredia- Congratulations on the lost inches! Hope you feel better soon.

@ Mowmow- Kiss that water weight goodbye! I'm sure kitty will still love snuggling you, even when your belly disappears. You'll still be warmer than the floor!

@humbleheart- Spring is coming...hopefully the warmer weather will be better for your joints! Facial and pampering sounds so relaxing and fun!

@kaye- High five on the size 12's! You're inspiring.

@Laurie- Good job ditching the doughnut. Sweets are my downfall for sure. Once you start, it's hard to stop with the junk food, isn't it?

@Rain- I have those flabby days too. It usually happens when TOM is on its way or when I haven't lifted weights in a week or something. I'm going to be seeing my niece who's a Girl Scout this afternoon...odds are I will be coming home with some cookies. Thin mints, most likely.

@Jenn- Welcome! You don't have to be as chatty as some of us can be! Just keep checking in. I find the accountability is helping me!

@skinny- So sorry to hear about your friend. She has so much stress ahead of her. I'm sure just being there and listening will be a great help to her.

AFM- I have a Saturday Success to report! Two actually...#1. Today was my weigh in day and I'm down another 4 lbs! Shocking to me, since I thought it would be 2-3 lbs. And, #2. There is a bag of chips on top of my refrigerator. My husband bought them about a week and a half ago. I have NOT touched them! Even more amazing...he actually bought two bags. We had opened the first bag a week and a half ago when he first bought them. There is half a bag of opened chips on top of my fridge....and I have NOT touched them!! That's Crazytown, people.

This afternoon, I'm going to do some grocery shoppping, and then we're headed up to my parents' house since my sister (the one with the cancer) is driving in from out of state for a visit. And her daughter is going to sell us Girl Scout cookies. She's 5. I'm looking forward to her sales pitch. Hehehe.

1/4 weeks- Try a new veggie or do something new with an old veggie and share recipe.
6/31- Eat 3-5 servings of veggies per day.
0/31- Get 8 hrs of sleep each night.

Finally hit the 25 lbs mark today, and am in the 240's for the first time in 3 years. Feels good to be making some real progress, especially with how hard I'm working at it. Enjoying the kettlebell workouts, it's nice to have something a little different.

Friday Fitness: Well, we're still training for the 1/2 marathon so my fitness is mostly walking, walking, walking. We have a 9 mile walk this weekend, and because the trails are still icy and it's going to be snowing tomorrow, it will be another indoor one. Can't say I'm looking forward to 72 (!!) laps around the track, but it will be a good calorie burn!

congratulations on reaching 25 pounds!!! I hear you on the indoor walking.. I would much rather do it outsdie

@KarenL~I'm sorry you're down and not feeling well. I hope your medical assessments go well - if you're seeing a doctor you feel comfortable with and s(he) is a good listener I think you should open up to them about how you are feeling. Last year I was under so much stress at work and felt like the walls were closing around me, I talked to my doctor and he gave me some anti-anxiety medication to help me get thru that hurdle. I hated to admit I needed it, but it helped so much. I hope you feel better and no matter what is going on with you or in your life don't ever feel like you need to take a LOA. :flowerforyou:

Oy, I am exhausted - I have been out shopping all day long (i think I bought out the mall :laugh: ). I think I have everything I need though now. And here is my HUGE NSV - I have really never been able to wear Levi's - they always fit me weird, well not anymore!!! I found a pair of Levi capris, tried them on and they fit like a glove - just perfect. I couldn't believe it. :bigsmile: Note to self - never leave home without water or a snack! Thank goodness for those Hormel REV wraps - I stopped at a grocery store and found that and a bottle of water. I know its highly processed, but better than going through a drive-thru.

Anyone try the recipe builder lately? They've changed it so you can import recipes!

Welcome to the new ones. There is always room for more support and friendship.
Robin, so glad to see you back!
KarenL, hang in there. You can do it and we are here to help. By all means, talk to your Dr. They can only act on the information that they are given.
kah, sounds like a fun shopping trip. Levis, way to go.
It has rained so much today that I wasn't able to get out for a walk and I don't have any of my back up DVDs. Thankfully DD is a healthy cook. I just edged in on my calorie count. We went shopping at a large oriental market today, and I got a years supply of Japanese style Currie. So excited. Its a favorite at our house.
We will be heading for home right after church in the morning so won't be checking in until late. Hope you all have a great day.
Onward and downward. Kaye

karenL- You can invite your friends to join us simply by copying the url found in the address bar. We are not a "group" but are an open thread. I believe that your friends can copy the link into the address bar and it should take them here. The other option is to search message boards for the title. I also think you should talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. You are doing good with getting out and walking. Good luck with all of your upcoming appointments.

Robin-Welcome back. You have been missed. Glad to hear you are returning the pool and that you are still doing your squats.

Welcome to all the new people.

Mel- I hope the snow melts soon for you. I am also tired of the snow and ready for Spring.

Kelley- I love the picture of your cat, Zoe.

Mow-I love the picture of your cat as well. I bet she will still love to cuddle on your stomach, even after it is gone.

I am as ready as I am going to be for the triathlon tomorrow. My friend Jane has backed out of participating. She has been so exhausted due to her Mom's health that is still going down hill and with daylight saving's time she just can't handle it. I think I will be doing this event by myself but it will be fine. Who knows maybe I will do even better than expected!!!

Today was a better day food wise so I will call that a success. I still went over calories but I also did it to add some more carbs to my body tonight in preparation for tomorrow.

For those in the US don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight- Daylight Saving's time is here.

Exercise plans
Sunday- Bike (30 min) and running (20 min) DONE
Monday- Shoveling snow DONE
Tuesday- Gym DONE
Wednesday- Trainer workout DONE
Thursday- Rest DONE
Friday- Climbing DONE
Saturday- Rest DONE
Sunday-Triathlon

Karen, yay for twinsies! At my 5' 1" I'm afraid no one will notice. Love the idea anyway. It made me chuckle. Kaye

@kaye--yes, I guess I have a few inches on you, but it's still fun that we are in the same size--even if your pants would be more like capris on me. :laugh:

I almost forgot to thank everyone for the kind words about my friend. :flowerforyou:

I'm not sure I will have time to check in tomorrow morning. I'm leaving bright and early for my fun day of being Irish. I planned for tomorrow to be my highest calorie allowance of the week, so I have almost 2200 calories to drink--er, I mean eat. I'm pre-logging some stuff tonight, A couple of beers and a couple of captain and diets. Plus a reuben sandwich and fries b/c I know I will be eating out. Perhaps, I will pick a healthier meal or even side, but I figure if I plan for the worst, I should be able to make the day work.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before bed. Not excited about losing that hour of sleep. :yawn:

Today turned out pretty great - did some gardening, bought some exotic cactus and ate some dark chocolate Russell Stover chocolates. My sister has been visiting the last couple of weeks. She has been helping me with my Mom. Still not sure if she will be able to live alone. Just have to wait and see. Driving my sister to Phoenix tomorrow, so she can catch her plane back to Minnesota. She is not looking forward to o the cold and snow. Poor baby.

I don't know you well Robin, but I'm glad you are doing better. You must be very special to have started such a great thread of woman.

Karen - Sorry you aren't feeling well.

Laurie - Good luck on your race

Ell

To everyone else, have a great Sunday.

@rain- I allow myself one sweet a day, or every other day because it's something nice. That's awesome that you're doing a 5k! I have my first one at the end of the month, and I'm a bit nervous for it!

Weighed in at 216.6 this morning, and 215 yesterday. So I'm in there somewhere, and it makes me very excited! About 10 more pounds, and I'll have lost 100. It's hard to think of where I was not so long ago. Hoping to lose that 10 in another 2 months, and then on to the one-derland.

@Aimee- You're getting so close to losing your 100! Yay!

@Rain- Try not to worry too much about weigh in day. Sometimes we go up, or stay the same, and sometimes we go down. We just need to keep plugging along and the overall trend will be in the downward direction. Good luck with your 5K!

@Ell- Dark chocolate and gardening? That's my idea of a wonderful Saturday. I'm in Wisconsin where things are warming and melting this weekend, and if MN is following along our weather pattern, things are melting there, too. So, hopefully your sister won't have as big of a snow and cold to return to!

@Skinny- Have fun being Irish today!

@Laurie- Thinking of you and your triathlon today! Hope it's a great success!

@littleshadow- Hope you can get off the indoor track and outside soon so your run gets more fun. I'm not sure what other ideas I could come up with for your suitcase. Sounds like you have a great list already!

@Kah- I saw the new recipe builder, but I don't have any recipes to import...yet! Might inspire me to do some looking online for some new things. And hurrah! to well-fitting jeans. That's always such a struggle, I think, no matter your size.

@Mel- I have two metal snowmen outside. One is frozen up to his ankles in a pool of ice. The other is buried in about a foot of snow. Can't wait to pull them out and store them, as well! I did notice that things are melting quite a bit around here yesterday, though. There is hope!!

@karenleona- Uhoh. Sounds like you're coming down with something. Hope it clears up fast. Good luck with your assessments. I hope you're able to work something out with your employer!
I would definitely mention the depression to your doctor. They can't help if they don't know.

@Robin- WELCOME BACK!! Glad to hear you got a new device. Should be fun to play with your new toy. Sorry to hear about your continued health issues. Have fun in the pool!

AFM- Sunday Share: I'm 34. I live in Wisconsin. I have a husband and two children and several pets. We're Catholic, so we started Lent last Wednesday. It's a lot of fasting, so that usually helps me out on the scale. This year, as a family, we're giving up television. :noway: We were in a terrible habit of constantly having it on, and we have Netflix, which just leads to a lot of binge watching. So far, it's been going well. The kids and my husband are spending more quality time together, building a LEGO castle. (I think they're just going to keep going until they run out of LEGOS...and the kids have quite a lot.) Our parish hands out Lenten reflection booklets each year to give you a starting point for the prayer aspect of Lent. This year they have a version for the kids and my older one (my daughter, age 6) is LOVING it. She can't wait to read her daily reflection! And, as for me, I've had more time to read, pray and work on giving of my time to others (ie: My catching up on housework is a charitable act for my family; I put together a few theme baskets for our church's silent auction; my husband and I are helping to put together some letters and info to send to businesses asking for donations to build a new Catholic middle school in our community; and I may now actually find an evening to sit down and write a nice long letter to our sponsor child in Guatemala.)

Today I'm at work, and we had to get up an hour earlier and spring ahead for Daylight Savings. :yawn: Not only do I have to work on a Sunday, but I'm out an hour of sleep when I'm struggling to get enough as it is? What a kick in the pants.

Doing well on getting my veggies this month. Going to share my new meatloaf recipe...it was a hit! My kids actually ate it. My daughter enjoyed it and my son said, "It's good. Aaand, a little bad." which is the highest form of flattery from my picky eater! It was also a wonderful way to use up some of the giant head of cabbage my dad had given us in August. My husband had no idea that it was cabbage...he thought it was a ton of onions! :laugh:

Low-Cal Meatloaf:

1 lb of lean ground beef (The original recipe called for 1/2 lb, but I had thawed out a whole lb, and I think the extra meat was worth it to have my family actually enjoy it. I suppose you could sub ground turkey as well.)

3 cups of shredded cabbage

1 tsp salt (I omitted this as my husband is supposed to be on a low sodium diet, and it was fine.)

1 green pepper, chopped

1 Tbsp chopped onion

Combine everything very well in a bowl. Form a round loaf and transfer to your slow cooker. Line your slow cooker. Either use a slow cooker rack or, like me who is rackless, create an aluminum foil rack by folding the foil into two lengths into a kind of rack and letting the foil lengths fall over the outsides of the cooker to form handles. Whatever you can do to keep the loaf from sitting in the very bottom of your cooker.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

2/4 weeks- Try a new veggie or do something new with an old veggie and share recipe.
7/31- Eat 3-5 servings of veggies per day.
0/31- Get 8 hrs of sleep each night.