Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Hi guys, haven't checked in in a while! Thursday Truth: I feel good, I've been challenging myself lately and stepping outside of my comfort zone!!!! I really want to LIVE this life and not just exist and I'm doing it! I usually work out alone and went to a class Saturday and it was awesome sauce!!!! Really want to continue to feel good and most importantly get and stay healthy! Persistence is key!

Thursday Truth- I have been completely lazy this week once home from work. I lay on the couch watching tv after playing with and walking my puppy. I am on spring break from classes but I am 3 chapters behind so I should be reading nightly but not motivated to do so. I will also say I have people in my life as friends that probably shouldn't be there but if I let them go I will be completely alone not a good feeling. I am a social person in the sense that I love to get out the house and do things but not by myself. I did try some meet up groups for some of my interests but I felt awkward.

@kah- enjoy your vacation
@humbleheart- Great test results!
@New People-Welcome

Thursday truth: My stress level is off the charts today! I don't know how I am going to handle it. Part of the problem is that if I look at the problem from a distance, it looks really trivial, but it doesn't feel trivial, and I am having a hard time coping!
Hope you are all having a better day than I am. Onward and downward. Kaye

jtconst - It is great that your week is getting better and a walk, nice.
apeydawn - I get distracted too and
skinny - Good luck on the changllage, nice that your works gets involved.
Tigredia - I hope your mom and you feel better soon and get on with life.
hmcilrath - Welcome, This is a great Group that can provide tons of support! Let get at it!
humbleheart - Good to hear your results were in the green, WTG! That is all you!
Helenavee - You are making good progress, keep it up. Get back on that horse.
apeydawn - Sorry about your father. It is great you are walking and with your daughter! This is a great group, use it.

Thur truth: Lay's Barbeque potatoes chips are evil. If I hear a bag open it is like they possessed me and draw me to them, like an old Dracula movie. I eat them up in a trance and wake up with crumbs down my shirt and sticky fingers. My lips taste like delight and I wonder who ate that whole back of chips.
Do I log if it was not my fault? :devil:


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: A B C!
Thur:
Fri:
Sat:
Sun:

Thursday truth: I wish more people would comment on my weight loss... friends, family, work... I'm not being self-centered or shallow, but I find it a real motivator to continue (and confidence booster) when someone tells me I've lost weight. After losing 27 lbs since last June, I figured by now that it would show.


On a happy note, I had a FANTASTIC workout today at physio. My trainer knows I am usually dragged down and need to be kicked in the butt on Thursdays, but today although tired, I had a ton of stamina. I usually do 20 min on the stationary bike, then back exercises, then my trainer picks a body part and I do sets or circuits. Today the music was trance-y, and is my favourite music to bike to, so I stayed on for 30 min at a fat burning pace as opposed to my usual quicker cardio pace. Then after my back work, I did this amazing full body exercise for almost 20 min. I was drenched in sweat by the end and I didn't feel a sore muscle in my body. I don't know what they are called, basically a weighted stand-sit up-to stand up using the pulley weights. Awesome exercise, I will make sure I get to do those more often.

Work was pretty brutal again today, as I had to climb about 30 snowbanks with mail in my arms to reach the mail boxes at each stop. The snow removal contractors are lazy *kitten*, all the sites should have been shoveled out by the time we went out to deliver today. Between that, an extra hour drive home yesterday, and an extra hour drive in this morning, I decided to take a personal day tomorrow to relax. An extra long weekend for me! And as a treat, I'm going to find myself a heart rate monitor. I'd like to more accurately measure my exercise.

I just had 2 pieces of pumpkin pie :sad: :sick: :frown: :embarassed:

Truth- I'm in a job that doesn't seem to be going anywhere, I'm so bored with it that it drives me insane. However in today's world if you have a job you hang onto it...... But, some days it just makes me crazy.

Hi guys! :flowerforyou:

Thursday Truth:
I was so hungry all day today! Not sure why, but I realized after breakfast that the soup I brought for lunch wasn't going to cut it, so I replaced it with a wrap from our cafeteria. Then I ate all of my healthy snacks--yogurt, almonds, kashi bar--but I was still hungry. I had a meeting after work and resorted to eating snacks that our leader brought for the group--doritos, ritz bits peanut butter crackers, sunchips. Came home and thought maybe some protein would help so ate an Italian sausage. Still hungry so I had a salad. No it's after 10 pm and my stomach is still rumbling. :noway:

I'm not sure what is going on! I think I may need to change the way I figure my zig-zag calories. The calculator I use lets you choose an activity level, so I chose "exercise 3x/week"; however, it says exercise is 20 minutes of elevated heart rate. So if I go to the gym and work out for an hour, did I use up all 3 days at once? I think I may re-calculate choosing "no exercise" and then just eat back my exercise calories each day. That way I'll know they are properly accounted for, and perhaps I won't have these days when I'm ridiculously hungry.

On a more positive note, I took gunner on a walk when I got home due to my work challenge; this is good b/c normally I would have used the late meeting as an excuse to take a rest day.

Good Morning Everyone! I'm sorry that I don't have time this morning for more than just a quick check in, but I'm heading up to my Mom's for the weekend. I'll try to keep up via smartphone, but won't get to do personals till I return on Monday. Even with Swype that's a lot to ask for! :ohwell:
I feel like this weekend will be stressful and I hope I don't feel like stress eating. Mom's oven shot sparks at her the other day (it wasn't even turned on!) and we are going to be shopping for her a new one. I love her, but shopping with her for big ticket items can be pretty stressful. Let's just say that whoever does the cartoon Maxine must know Mama. LOL! I am taking my stretch bands with me, so hopefully I'll at least get in some walking and some work with those while I'm gone.
It was so fun to read all the Thursday truths yesterday so I will add my own as well... Truth is that I spent a few hours in front of the computer yesterday playing and not doing the things I really should have. I did get a database of sorts for myself of names and pics for the thread so I could more easily keep up with who's who and who's doing/going through what. I feel that I know y'all a little better now after that. OH! And just a little FYI... Did y'all know that there have been nearly 50 active participants on the thread in this reincarnation of Robin's Thread alone? About 15 of those are also NEW! That's AMAZING!
I hope everyone that has been suffering with pain, frustration, or set backs are on the mend and that you All have a Fabulous Weekend!

See ya on the flip side!
Jenn :flowerforyou:

WOW!!! This is one very active group! Don't know if I can keep with all the posts. But I'll try. Thank you for the suggestions on how I can get out of my rut. Maybe I should join a 5k. Must look into that and see if there is one in my area coming up soon that I can train for. It would be nice to have an excercise buddy during the day. My hubby exercises at night after he gets out of work. I'm just so exhausted from my day by then that I don't want to do anything but stretching and sit-ups. It frustrates him because I know he'd like for me to join him at the gym. He won't go if I don't go which you would think would be motivation enough for me. Ah well, I will get there.

My brother is staying with us for awhile and he is nothing but a freaking rail and can eat whatever he wants!! He has been bringing food into the house that is very tempting for me. I've stayed away from it so far, but it sure isn't easy. I wish I could be that skinny and eat what I want. AND HE DOESN'T EXERCISE!!!

I do need to up my water intake, I think I will work on that today and make that my goal for this week. As well as going to the gym with my hubby. If I could just get 30 minutes a day of cardio, that would be great. I use to walk so darn much, but after our move to Ocala, Florida, I've had no motivation. Anyone live in or near Ocala that would exercise with me?:flowerforyou:

Now to introduce myself better, I'm married with 2 adult kids and a grandparent to a 1 year old bundle of joy. I have lost around 35lbs so far. Did lose more than that as of December, but since my lack of motivation, I gained 10lbs back. :sad: I started to have a problem with my weight in my 30's. I used to be as skinny as my brother, even after 2 kids. I miss my body of my youth. One day I will have it back and better than ever. My highest weight was 212lbs. People were asking me when I was due. I was very devastated. My brother, upon seeing my weight gain for the first time, was in utter shock. He use to introduce me to his friends as his beautiful sister. Not anymore. I don't think he even realizes the change in the way he treats me. All I want is to be able to feel good about myself, healthy, and able to fit into beautiful clothes again. I want to feel beautiful again.

Pashunrose39

Well, I'm finally ready to get started on this journey again. I was knocked out sick for a full two weeks after vacation...three doctor visits, five medications, but all that I have left is a bit of a cough that gets less and less each day. Probably being sick has kept me from gaining weight because it has not been for me working at all. I know so many of you suffer from health issues each day and I know I shouldn't whine, but yuck....glad it's almost over.

Right now, I am struggling with a couple stressors in my life. My body handles stress by itching EVERYWHERE!! We have found that there is no medicine that relieves it, just the stress has to go away (last time I had this problem was just before I decided to leave my alcoholic husband 4 years ago -- the moment I moved out, never itched again). Any ideas on how to solve these stressors would be much appreciated. :laugh:

The major stress is Jacob (12 years -- 7th grade). We had a "coming to Jesus" earlier this school year and he seemed to be back on track....he tripped and fell apparently. Lots of not turned in/not completed work, hating school, hating chores (which he is very used to). The teachers have commented that he has a chip on his shoulder. We talk, he seems open with us, but right now he's failing science and close to failing two other classes.

We are also starting to look at buying a home...the oil country up north has definitely risen prices here in Bismarck. What used to sell for about $150K is now probably priced at around $225 - 250K. Makes me nervous, especially after taking such a beating in Sioux Falls with our old house, but we really are ready to move on to the next stage of our lives...room for our family would be nice, but the numbers make me stress. I'm pretty sure this one is just a minor issue for me...pretty sure wanting to help my son through this difficult time is causing the itching. I know we'll get through it, but...

@Ushkii -- AHHH...I can relate...doritos are my demons (ok, if I'm honest...most chips!)
@Tanya -- that's about where people started noticing it for me. I know how nice it is to hear people when they notice it, but you're doing this for yourself, stay focussed on that.
@apeydawn -- yup, know the feeling. I have to focus on the amount I already make versus starting over, the vacation time I acrue versus starting over, the flexibility I have in my job versus starting over...Good luck -- but remember, you can put feelers out without giving up what you currently have..maybe you can find something better before giving up what you already have.
@Karen -- I think teh "no excercise" might be the way to go and eating back your exercise calories. It won't do any good if you are hungry all the time.
@Pashunrose -- your brother sounds like my husband. Michael eats 2-3 times as much as I do and at 6 feet tall, he's around 150 pounds...and that's probably his highest! :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:
@Holly -- Karen read my mind...the serving sizes should break down ounces and grams...if not, I ask good old google

AFM...again, I'm ready to get going. I've logged my food today. Working on getting back in the habit of water and as of next week will be starting with a personal trainer (had to wait for today's payday :bigsmile: ). Another thing that has been bad for me is fast food. I've taken out some hamburger and have all the ingredients for lasagna...not a real low calorie food, but at least homemade (baby steps right?).

Thur truth: Lay's Barbeque potatoes chips are evil. If I hear a bag open it is like they possessed me and draw me to them, like an old Dracula movie. I eat them up in a trance and wake up with crumbs down my shirt and sticky fingers. My lips taste like delight and I wonder who ate that whole back of chips.
Do I log if it was not my fault? :devil:


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i don't think it counts if you were possessed at the time....lol

And I am on the wrong day!
Friday -
Fitness: I am starting back running again and going to do yoga on the balance ball for this month. Next month I may start insanity again.
How are you preparing for weekend eating: omelet in the mornings (spinach and swiss Saturday and veggie on Sunday) lots of veggies and fruits for snack. Lunch will be tuna salad with greens. I haven't figured out what is for dinner. I have the urge to cook on the pit so maybe I will grill some chicken and corn and make something out of that.

Friday Fitness? Well, I am still struggling with DOMS. Actually, I am beginning to think that maybe it’s not normal DOMS as my left arm is fine and has been fine since around Wednesday. My right arm, on the other hand (literally!) is still aching from my shoulder down my arm into my thumb. I am thinking that I may have more of a strain or pull then just soreness. So my fitness will include only walking until my arm feels better.

@LaurieK – I have actually heard about the vinegar thing for muscle aches before. Thanks for the reminder, I will be trying this!

@Tanya – thanks for the HIIT DVD info. I like the idea of a 10 minute workout right now until I get to where I can do more.

@Nettie – you are nearly DOUBLE where I am with Fitbit steps! Keep it up because my goal is to chase you!! :laugh: And my daughter and I LOVE the Insane Inflatable 5K. We have decided to make it a goal for 2015. We will be unable to make it next Fall when it will be in our state. Both weekends it will be here, we will be traveling to Nashville for my son’s football games. Congrats on hitting your, um, first-time-on-MFP-weight! LOL

@L2T – Funny that you are from Pittsburgh too! I was born and raised in North Hills until I was 13. I am still a diehard Steelers fan, but having left as a baby you probably are not anymore? I don’t know much about the Coral Gable area except that it’s where UM is located. I don’t venture into Miami-Dade County too much.

@kah – ENJOY your vaca!!!

@helena – welcome back and congrats on your engagement!

@tlh – welcome back to you too! BEAUTIFUL cake!

I'm not sure I won, but I have my own phone number. I just decided to pay for basic phone service with my old company myself. DS can do his own thing. I feel better now I've taken some action. Thanks for understanding, Pixie. (I know that isn't your user name, but that's how I think of you.)
In honor of pi(e) day, I've made broccoli quiche for dinner, along with coconut cream pie and cherry pie. I will need a long walk tonight.
Have a great weekend. I have to speak in church on Sunday so I have some studying to do. The sun is shining so I'm going to get in some great walks.
Onward and downward. Kaye