Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Wednesday Wish - to have a really successful month.

It was absolutely gorgeous here yesterday. I drove home from work with my roof open and windows cracked open. I was hoping Brian would be home when I got home because I was going to suggest going out for a walk. He wasn't so I decided to prep dinner and get that started. I don't know why I didn't just go by myself around the development when I got home. In hindsight I should have seized the opportunity.

Robin - thanks so much. That was really sweet of you to say. I am still a Gilad, workout at home kind of gal. But I am enjoying getting outside in the fresh air. Once I get a little bit better with running I want to start riding my bike too. I really liked Brian's suggestion of riding to the park on running days. I am the type of person though who has to focus on one thing at a time. So I won't be doing that any time soon.

One thing I certainly have learned during this process is anything is possible. I never imagined when starting this journey that my life and habits would change so much in a short period of time. When I think about it, it really blows my mind. I still have a long way to go until I reach my ultimate goals and my journey certainly isn't perfect. But I am pleased with my progress so far.


Ushkii- wahoo on the planting. You will like having cilantro. I love having fresh herbs for cooking. I still have a few pepper seeds (spicy ones) that I have to start. I plan on planting them this week. All the seeds I planted so far are growing very nicely! I can't wait to get outside and prep the garden.

Jenn - I know exactly what you mean when you say this group makes you realize you are not alone. I felt the exact same way when I first started out. While Brian is super supportive he cannot related like everyone in this thread can. This group is a true blessing.

Hansea - that stinks about the laptop. If it makes you feel better, I spilled coffee on mine this past weekend and shorted out the keyboard. Brian found a replacement one which I ordered. In the meantime he plugged in an external keyboard to see if the whole thing was fried. It seems like everything is working. Keeping my fingers crossed the new keyboard works when it arrives.
good choice about hiking to the gym!

Someone posted this in the forums. How fun! http://insaneinflatable5k.com/

@RobinB - I grew up south of you in Coral Gables. I too was born Pittsburgh, but moved south as a baby. I lived in Coral Gables until my senior year of HS when I moved to Charlotte NC. I've been here for almost 39 years. I loved growing up in FLA, but now can't imagine living without the change of seasons.

@hansea - Jealous on the sleep. I sometimes have issues with sleep and especially when the time changes. It messes me up for a good week or so in the Fall and the Spring.

@josie - Welcome! You've found a great place for support and inspiration.

@skinnyjeanz - Hope your headache is gone and you're feeling better. Your shoes are a veritable rainbow. I need some new lighter ones for the gym and I think I'll channel you and pick out some colorful ones.

@lauriek - Thanks for the perspective. I sometimes forget where I was just 9 months ago, how far I have come and how much better I feel.

@sinvand - I can relate to the emotional eating. I ate when I was bored or sad or tired or whenever I needed comfort. I can tell you that the more you break out of that cycle, the easier it becomes. I've found that pre-logging my day the night before is very helpful. That way I don't have to think or make decisions when I'm having a bad day and can just refer to my plan.

AFM, another cold, rainy day here. Yesterday was in the high 70s and just a Spring teaser. Can't wait for the real thing!

Exercise Goals:

Monday- Cardio/Weights/Stretch DONE
Tuesday - Yoga DONE
Wednesday - Cardio/Weights/Stretch
Thursday - Pilates
Friday - Cardio/Weights/Stretch
Saturday - 3 mile minimum walk
Sunday - Rest Day

I'm back after a long absence due to work, school, and travelling. Unfortunately, I've gained back everything I lost and then some. I signed up for WW Online as well as restarting MFP. This week is spring break and I've managed a loss of 2lbs so far. just by eating when I'm hungry and walking around outside.

My Wednesday wish?
Simply to not slip backwards to my heaviest weight of 275.
(and eventually have my new laptop show up).

3rd SW:275
CW: 269
GW:170

Wed. Wish: that the weather would get warmer and we would have some spring weather. Yesterday, was gorgeous! Sunny and warm.(above freezing). Today, we are in a blizzard...and getting a lot of snow..temperatures are dropping fast and it's going to be really cold again. I'm stuck in the house, too treacherous to drive, so I'm doing 'bills'..."sigh"...
Diet wise, I'm taking this time to make my new 'plan of attack' for eating the next few days. I had planned on taking my young, grandson bowling, but can't get to his house. The weather never cooperates on Wednesday here...it's strange!

Wednesday wish: that everyone could have the beautiful spring weather that we are promised this week. I'm sorry that you are still having winter weather.
Kaye

L2T - Thanks for the input, I am a believer in calorie defect even if only dietary.
hansea - Great job on biking to your workout.
grandmakaye - Thanks for the encouragement, it helps.
RobinB - Good job on going to the gym, sorry you are sore but go back and take it easy.
skinny - Sorry you are just Zagging, find that Zig and balance out your calorie allowance.

Wed Wish: We all gain enough positive experience this week to continue on the prescribed path.

Went for a walk this morning and will do another to count today as a day I walked!
It is easier if you plan for things. <Palms self on forehead> :huh:

Goals:
A: Under for Calories 4/7 days a week
B: Walk 3/7 days a week
C: 8 cups of water a day 3/7

Mon: A C
Tue: A C
Wed:
Thur:
Fri:
Sat:
Sun:

Wednesday Wish... pain relief. Really struggling right now with chronic pain in my ankle and shin, and a hip injury that just happened this week. I am trying to push through it all, don't want to take a break, but I know I'm not doing myself any favours. I am on my feet for 5 hrs/day in my job and these days it's hard enough to do that, let alone the intentional exercise. I'm icing frequently and will take tomorrow completely off, in hopes that things will heal up a bit.

Hello everyone. My Wednesday wish is that everyone suffering with illness or pain starts to feel better. The start of this week was a little rough but is smoothing out now. We are having beautiful weather and I went out and took the dogs for a walk. Went a little different then usual and incorporated some hills. My breathing still doesnt like them but I am able to keep going now as long as I take it slowly on the uphill part. Hopefully we will be able to go shoot hoops this evening. I like to get the burn up around a thousand if I can:bigsmile: Well I cant do personals since it is almost time to go get my neice and nephew from school. KNow that as always I am super proud of every one of you.:flowerforyou: :drinker:

Todays workout so far per HRM:

46 min
976 cals/claimed576
2.01 miles
5518 steps

Just popping in and reading. I ate German chocolate cake and chocolate frosting bits during my baking today. That was my lunch. Blech. Now I'm working the evening shift at the clinic and feeling a little ill.

I'm glad some others were able to enjoy the nice weather that blew through. I hope this cold stuff blows out of here fast, too!

So, I've tried doing the weight loss thing many times but I get easily distracted and I give up.... However, next Monday will be two years since my father died. He had over 25 mini strokes and a Massive heart attack finally ended his suffering. I knew at that moment I had to change my life. I stopped smoking right after he started having these strokes but after he died I fell into a bit of a depression.... Here lately though I feel motivated all of a sudden. I'm still having issues with my Food. I admit that! A few months back I started wearing a pedometer daily. I noticed I was only getting in about 7,000 steps a day... So I was determined to improve and I have slowly built it up. I have really bad hips and some days it's difficult. Since it's warming up a bit my daughter and I have started taking walks in the evening and today I hit a High and I was so excited I think i'm even more motivated now.... I walked 15,510 steps today. 11. 75 miles... I'm looking forward to getting to know the people here and I'm always looking for new friends who will keep me in line!

@laurie--glad you made it through testing. Ours is coming up in April. We are getting the same roller-coaster ride with the weather. It was gorgeous on Monday and then we got a snowstorm last night with very cold temps tonight. It will be up and down for the next week, but at least we are getting some days around 50 F.

@dawn--welcome! :flowerforyou: Great job increasing your steps! :drinker:

@tanya--we also decided not to shovel this round of snow--good thing too, as most of the new stuff was melted by the afternoon sunshine.

@hansea--Ugh--I've had those days--on the bright side it shows how much healthier you've been that the junk food makes you feel blech.

@rain--I agree with laurie that running a 5k every day is quite stressful as you are still building your running muscles. Even marathoners take rest days. Take a day or 2 off in between your runs and I bet you will see much bigger gains in endurance and speed. Great job keeping the food under control while your friend visits! :drinker:

@tammy--glad someone got some nice weather today! :laugh:

@heidi--I hope the rest day helps ease your pain. :flowerforyou:

@damensha--that's great that you impressed your doctor with your dedication to be healthier--you should be proud of yourself.

@ushkii--I go my Zig back today--I'm exactly 1 calorie over my allowance. :bigsmile:

@karenleona--I don't envy your decision--that's really tough. I hope it all works out for you. :flowerforyou:

@kaye--we are supposed to hit 50 again on Friday, so at least we are now getting some glimpses of Spring.

@tom--sorry you are sore--your plan to ease in more slowly makes sense.

@mel--I forget where you are, but my husband commented earlier this week that he now hates Wednesdays b/c we keep getting the heavy snows on Wednesdays. It is a bit weird. :laugh:

@holly--I hope the burgers were yummy!

@hazel--Welcome back!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

@kelley--I agree that DST is probably the main reason I've felt headachy and tired all week. Just one more day of work for you!!

@L2T--thanks, the headache seems to have finally subsided. I've always loved my shoes. The funny thing is that now even when I go shopping for other types of shoes, I always want runners! My husband laughs, and somehow he seems more accepting of my need to spend money on running shoes vs. "another" pair of cute sandals. :laugh:

@nettie--The Dirty Girl Mud Run which I did the past 2 years had a couple of those inflatable obstacles last year, and they were really fun! It's not coming to my area, but I would say go for it, if will be near you. I found myself taking my own advice as I was running outside today. I kept stopping to walk where it was snowy or icy, but then I realized it was just as safe to run slowly, so I made myself keep running. :laugh:

@cindy--welcome!! :flowerforyou:

Wednesday Wish:
My colleagues and I started a 30-day challenge today. We each pick a behavior to do every day for 30 days (sound familiar? ) and we will help keep each other accountable. I decided to make mine a running challenge since I've been inconsistent lately. My goal is to do a minimum 20-minute run or brisk walk every day with a minimum of 3 runs/week. We are wearing those colored bracelets (think Livestrong) as a visual motivator/reward. We start with it on our left wrist and keep it there everyday we meet the goal. If we miss a day, we move it to our right wrist for the next day. After 10 days straight on the left wrist we get to switch to a new color, and after 20 days a 3rd color. So my wish is to meet this new challenge. I'm off to a good start having run for 25 minutes outside with gunner this afternoon.

Tomorrow I have another late meeting, so I plan to walk some circuits around the HS for 20 minutes during my 9th period open.

March Challenge:
1. 1/4 weeks--Share a new recipe
2. 10/31--Eat a veggie/ salad every day.
3. 12/31--Water goal 12 cups/day

Exercise goals:
Mon--run outside w/ gunner DONE
Tues--rest day (late meeting)
Wed--run outside w/ gunner DONE
Thurs--walk at school (late meeting)
Fri--walk gunner (maybe even run--it's supposed to be warm)
Sat--walk gunner + gym (cardio)
Sun--walk gunner + gym (circuit training + HIIT)

@ischial - consistent motivation can be a tough one! I find that the longer I do something, the easier it is to stay motivated to do it. I guess it's the whole "it takes 21 days to make a habit" thing. I feel ya, it can be really hard and I have done my fair share of giving up and starting over months later!

@jtconst - good weather makes such a difference, doesn't it? Says the one in the middle of yet another winter storm! I find hills very difficult, lung wise. Even when the rest of my body is very strong and my legs don't even feel the hills, my lungs are the first to crap out on me every time!

@rainandwood - definitely ok to eat some of your exercise calories! Well done at staying on track while your friend is visiting.

@hansea - I won't lie, I drooled at the mention of german chocolate cake! :laugh:

@tanya - sounds like we're in a similar boat right now... tired, sore and ready for spring! Hang in there!

@apeydawn - I understand about your dad, Tuesday will be 4 years since mine passed away, also from heart-related issues. He's my motivation for getting healthy. I also know how difficult these anniversaries can be.

@lauriek - that stretch sounds good, I'll have to try it too!

@skinnyjeanz - good luck with your running challenge! I love those 30 day challenges, they're so motivating and help keep things fresh.

@tigedria - I'm really sorry your mom is not doing well. I know how stressful it is to have a sick parent, and how hard it can be to keep yourself healthy under stress. Good job keeping within your calories, even if you feel like your choices are not the best!
It's wonderful that you have gardening to calm you and also keep you active.

Thursday Truth - well, my confession is that my "rest" day started with Jillian Michaels' yoga meltdown. I was careful, though, and didn't do anything that hurt a lot. I just couldn't stand not burning a few calories in some way. Staying away from the kettlebell and walking today though, so hopefully by tonight I'll see a difference in my pain level. Also, confession that with my weight loss going so slowly, it is really hard to keep my committment to not drink my way through this difficult time of year. I have done well so far, but it's getting harder by the day. Trying to focus on my trip next Thursday, which helps some.

Thursday truth: today is FREEZING (-30 with wind chill) . Our snow is renewed and looks beautiful! I believe we got about 30 cm., and with the weather like it is, I don't see it melting any time soon. It's pretty, but wish I was somewhere warmer...like Florida!
This reminds me of the winters I had as a kid...they were long.
Having trouble staying on track. I think it's because I'm not as prepared for meal preparation as I should be. I plan on getting some groceries today. Not giving up the fight.

kAH - Yesterday, the app was acting a bit weird. I don't know if it was because my music was playing through the app or what but I didn't hear it signal to run and walk 1x. Then at the end it didn't give me the option to sync with MFP. But at least I didn't have any issues with it shutting down my phone. \
Are you getting excited for your cruise? You are going to have such a great time!

Hyzzarc - welcome back! I left MFP for a while then returned. I found it was easier my second time here. I attribute this to already knowing what I needed to do.

Mnwalking - Thanks. I am going to ask my doctor about it next time I go to him.

Karen - That is insane that you have to guarantee not needing any time off for the next 7 years. Why is that? That seems very unrealistic of them to ask that kind of commitment of you. \

Skinny - I sent that link to my cousin. She has recently gotten back into running and we plan on eventually doing a 5K together. I am not sure if we will do that one or not but it looked really fun! I am glad to hear that you took your own advice and went outside for a run. Two thumbs up for you!

Sending happy vibes to everyone who is struggling, feeling aches and pains and/or dealing with bad weather. Hang in there. It may not seem like it right now but things do and will get better. :flowerforyou: