Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@tlh - We fly out Saturday morning for Boston. We're going to visit with our daughter and her BF, catch a Red Soxs game and meet his Dad and Stepmom for dinner. Since DH didn't go with me in February, we'll spend some time walking around and exploring her new neighborhood. Then we (DH and I) are going to Maine for a few days. Really looking forward to it.

@kah - So jealous about your cruise. I really want to take the one that goes up the coast of NE, to PEI and then down the St Lawrence to Quebec. If I remember correctly, you'll just have a day in Boston. If you've never been there, you should walk the Freedom Trail, stop in at Faneuil Hall for a bit of shopping and then head to the North End to see Paul Revere's home and hit Mike's Pastries for a cannoli you will never forget. Just make sure you have cash. Mike's doesn't take credit or debit cards. It's such a great town. You could spend weeks there and still have things to do and see.

AFM - Rest day today and still working on getting the house ready to leave. Today I plan to hem the curtains in my bedroom that have been pinned up for weeks. If I traveled frequently, my house would be in perfect shape!

June Mileage Goal: 80 miles

6/1 - 4.20
6/2 - 0
6/3 - 0
6/4 - 2.73
6/5 - 2.17
6/6 - 2.74
6/7 - 4.24
6/8 - 4.12
6/9 - 2.74
6/10 - Rest Day

Total - 22.76

Hi Guys-

@painted--those dogs are gorgeous! I love big dogs.

@kelley--sounds like a great trip this fall to NE.

Tuesday Goals:
To make it through this last week without being way over on calories. I didn't end up logging on the weekend--the Relay for Life really messed up my eating schedule b/c we were noshing throughout the night. Got back to logging everything yesterday and did ok. However, we have after-school drinks lined up for the next three days. I'm just eating very light throughout the school day to try to save my calories for later.

Then Friday is our faculty Cubs trip. This year it's the "Cubs" trip b/c we aren't seeing the Cubs. Rather we are going to Milwaukee for the Brewers/Reds game. Regardless, it's a food/drink nightmare in terms of calories. :ohwell: I guess next week will be lots of running and gym visits before I leave for vacation.

Speaking of vacation, I ordered a couple of swimsuits on the Soma website. I'm anxious for them to get here so I can see if they fit. If not, I will need to hit the stores hard to find something.

Exercise goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym
Sun--walk gunner + gym

30-day Ab Challenge: Days completed: 4/30--totally lost track of this. :grumble:


Goal Mileage: 80 Miles

6/1 = 3 miles
6/2 = 5 miles
6/3 = 3 miles
6/4 = 1.5 miles
6/5 = 3 miles
6/6 = 0 miles
6/7 = 6 miles
6/8 = 2 miles
6/9 = 1 mile

Monday Check-In: I’m just plain exhausted. After last week’s whirlwind tour of the east coast and my lack of sleep PLUS we’ve had house guests since Saturday, I’m just exhausted. Eating has been OK for the most part. Exercise has been minimal, but I am getting some walking in. Cyrus is in a Nike Basketball Camp this week, but the hours are 9-3. It’s great for stay-at-home mothers, but working outside of the home makes this a bit of a challenge. I’ll make it work, but it’s another tough week balancing schedules.

Tuesday Fitness Goals: I haven’t quite gotten back 100%, but getting in some walking when I can. With the business travel done (for now), house guests are gone, etc. . . I can finally get back on my routine. I’ve got to get back to my early AM workouts because that’s truly the only time that currently fits my schedule.

@ Tom – Poor Amy. It sounds like you both had a tough start to your weekend. Hope your both feeling better with this new week. Thanks for sharing October 4th!! Calendar is marked. LOL!!

@ Kaye – You crack me up. You couldn’t decide which one to make and made 4 kinds. You’re a glutton for punishment, but you do it out of LOVE, which I love about you. Congrats to your granddaughter! It’s always such a big relief to know they are doing something they enjoy and will get so much out of as well. I’ve got friends leaving for Mali in a few weeks. They’ve been dorm parents for years primarily in Africa, but heading over to language studies first before the actual mission field.

@ KJ – Insomnia hit me hard last week while I was traveling. This week has been better, but I think I’m just plain exhausted and my body has been fighting it. I could sleep all day if I allowed myself. Hope you’re having some better evenings. Thanks for sharing your AXE story. These teenage boys and their stinky funk – LOL!!!

@ JT – Glad to see your hubby made it home safe and sound. Enjoy every single second he’s home. I know he’ll be out again before you know it.

@ Robin – Thanks for the suggestions. Life has been a tough balance, but I know it’s not going to change any time soon so I need to make adjustments. Cyrus really wants to join the gym actually so I’m going to let him. It will be good for both of us. Like Queen’s son, he’s already passed me by and I know he’s going to be a big boy. I worry about his health and don’t want him to battle as an adult like I have continued. It’s my responsibility to lead him in the right direction. What he does as an adult will be all up to him. I loved seeing your post on the kayaking. What great exercise and a way to enjoy friends and the great outdoors. I hope you go out soon!

@ Laurie – Happy Belated!!! I’m sorry I missed it, but hope it was a great day minus the sinus infection – yuck. I’ll put a separate post on my miles so it’s easier to find. Thanks again!!

@ Karen – Sorry to hear about the change of venue for Relay for Life, but at least the event still too place. It’s so important especially for those families who are battling to have your support rain or shine. Good for you!! Blonde? You go girl. You know you’ll have to post a picture of course. Its summer and a perfect time to go lighter. Go for it!

@ MzFrizz – It’s so important to be surrounded by people who support your efforts especially in the grocery shopping, which can easily get off track. Baby steps!

@ Painted – So glad Gunther is OK. Thanks for sharing their picture. I love four legged family members whether inside or out. LOL!! It’s so funny peoples preferences around big vs. small dogs. I’m on the smaller end. We have an 11 lb Bichon/Poodle who thinks she’s a 100 lb dog. She’s a total princess and luckily smaller vet bills and poop piles. LOL!!!

@ L2T – I know a lot of folks struggle with work/life balance. Like I said earlier, it’s not going away so I need to find a way to make it work. I know you’re going to have a great time in Boston and you’ll get in so much walking. I had to chuckle because I’m the same way. I want the house spotless, sheets done, etc. . . so when I get back home after a trip I can just relax.

@ Kelly – Thanks for the note about your trainer and his Little League experience. Without a dad in the picture, I have to play both roles and it’s such a male dominated sport. If I try to stand up to him, of course, I become the bit** and it’s so political. It’s so unfortunate because it should just be about fundamentals and the kids having fun, but everything has become so competitive because these crazy parents who think they have the next MLB, NFL, or NBA player. When about 1% really makes it, I hate to burst their bubbles, but their kids not the next Michael Jordan. They can just keep dreaming. Off my soap box now.

@ Holly – This will be Cyrus too when he graduates. He just turned 12 and is 5’9” and projected to be 6’5”. Cyrus is already a size 14 shoe, but hopefully that will stop for now. It’s crazy!! I’m not as short as you though so it will not be too obvious since I’m closer to 5’7”, but he will still tower me that’s for sure. They’ll always be our babies though no matter how tall. Right??!!!

@ Tlh – Exactly. I think if they play travel they shouldn’t get to play rec ball. There’s enough other kids out there who should get that same playing time. Of course, they’re team beat the undefeated team last night and moves on to the semi-finals Wednesday night and if they win they’re play the championship game on Thursday. Will this darn season ever end??!!! They are now 22-1. It’s been a LONG spring of ball.

@ Fera – NICE!! It’s always make us smile and jump for joy at the unexpected on the scale. Good for you!!! Sending a little prayer your way and the hubby too if this is the door He has planned for you. Good luck!

Looks like June is a mile challenge here is what is on my fitbit

6/3- 2.7
6/4- 3.95
6/5- 6.73
6/6- 7.25
6/7- 2.65
6/8- 4.17
6/9- 4.99

FERA - Congrts on the loss and hoping everything works out well with the potential church

Tuesday Goals: get back on track with eating... Take more snacks to work, stop grabbing a bagel/hamburger etc. when I have food with me already, up the veggies and find some new summer recipes to make at home. And restrict to one diet pop per day again.

Exercise is on target, though I'm dropping one day per week of physio for July and August. I will replace it with hiking or some weights at home. I need one day off because it takes me an extra 45 min to drive home afterward in rush hour traffic. I'd like to have more fun time in the summer and not be stuck in a car all the time. (I already drive most of my work day and commute is at least an hour each way).

I hope this hip pain goes away or I can figure out a way to alleviate it, I don't want to stop running. I did cross fit at physio today and it did not hurt for one second... It's just walking and running that produces pain. ????. I'm hoping some good proper stretching will help.

Mileage today... 0

@Tanya~I’m sorry your hip hurts from running, it’s probably hip flexors—are you stretching afterwards? You can find some great post-running stretching ideas on You Tube.

Kah... I've been stupid and not stretching after I run. I will for sure now, I don't need any injuries to sideline me from running or any other exercise. I've been doing great lately with a pain free back, hips, feet and knee. I'd like to keep it that way.

I did what you suggested and found this amazing stretch for the hip flexors. I've been in enough pain yesterday and today that I took an antiinflammatory at work (didn't work). I tried this stretch and the pain has immediately subsided. I can't believe the instant relief I feel.

Here is the link if anyone is interested. http://www.pilatestonic.com/2013/pain-relieving-solo-hip-flexor-stretch-youll-love/

Yeah, I messed up the quotes LOL

June goal = 50 miles 

6/1- 0 
6/2- 0 
6/3- 0 
6/4- 2.55 (ran outside on trails & dirt) 
6/5- 2.01 (elliptical at gym) 
6/6- 3.00 (walking outside) 
6/7- 0 
6/8- 1.00 (walking) 
6/9- 1 (walking)
6/10- 5.86 (4.61 elliptical, 1.25 rowing)


Total Mileage So Far: 15.42

Hi All,
I finally made it back and I have missed everyone. It was a very busy weekend and then last night I was on a never ending phone call. I was listening to friend that I have not talked to in months and she did not take the direct hint that I had to go to bed (11pm-11:30pm) so I could go to work the next day. Of course, she was like at least you have a job- she is out on medical leave due to knee surgery and just found out she needs another surgery on the 24th of June. I am glad I spoke with her however, no more of those conversations until I am out of school for the summer. My body can't handle it with getting up at 5:30am. Yes, I am old.

Hiking was fantastic and I enjoyed it very much. I plan on buying hiking boots/shoes so I have more support around the ankles for the downward slopes.

I think I have caught up on everyone's miles but I am missing some data. It may have gotten lost over the weekend due to the whirlwind I was caught up in.
Hansea- after you get your sleep please update. all last and this week if possible.
Kaye-6/3 and 6/5 they may have been rest days. Just want to confirm
Robin E- 6-5 on (Hope you were able to go kayaking.)
p1nxy from 6-3 on
KaraK from 6-6 on
Kjeffries- Did you have any mileage from the first week in June. I know you had started water aerobics at that point and were considering the challenge. I will be happy to add it in for you.
Nettie- from 6-7 on
Queen- What is your mileage goal? Just pick a number of miles that you want to reach this month. YOu have already surpassed 30 miles.

My workout plan since I don't remember if I posted it or not and I need to stay on track.
Sunday- Rest
Monday- gym- bike drills on my own
Tuesday- Rest
Wednesday- Trainer
Thursday-??
Friday- Climbing
Saturday-Swim and ???

Keep the miles coming. Thank you to everyone who posted their weekly mileage, it made updating really easy. Especially since I was missing some data. I am looking forward a calmer week.

I did get all my grading caught up for at least 24 hours. Thursday my students take their final exams so I just need to grade those and finalize my grades. Then I can start packing my classroom- I will be teaching all 8th grade next year. So that is a plus but there may be issues just need to have a rumor confirmed or denied.

Goal- To get my eating back in check and refocus- I have been eating out to many nights and not getting the proper rest.

Mileage for: June 3--5 miles, 6/5--4.23 miles, 6/10--5 miles
I really wish that I had had a pedometer today. We spent 5 hours with our son and his family at the zoo. Then we went shopping at Costco and Wince. I am counting 2 miles for my hour of water aerobics this morning and 3 miles for the zoo, even though I'm pretty sure it was more.
It was a really fun day. Our grandsons are 5 & 3. They are so curious and exuberant. They were delightful. Baby Jane Kaye is 4 months old. She was really good. She especially liked the front carrier on her daddy, because she could see everything. My favorite was the butterfly exhibit. They are all so beautiful and there is something so symbolic about the emergence of a butterfly from the cocoon. They were landing all over on us.
Robin, thank you for your interest in my granddaughter's mission. Our missionaries are called as individuals, but serve with many others who have been called to that particular mission. They always have one other missionary assigned as a companion. She will be with several hundred other young missionaries at the Missionary Training Center in Mexico City. I think her language training will be for 8 weeks. There will be some traveling back to her mission with her. There will between 150 & 200 missionaries assigned to her mission. The chances are that they will all be people whom she has never met before.
Young women serve for 18 months and young men for 24 months. They are called at different times so there is always a mix of experienced missionaries, beginners, and everything in between.
I haven't logged my food for today, but I think that I did ok.
Onward and downward. Kaye

Not much to report today other than my cleaning craze continues as does the count down to vacation. Yesterday I got the drapes hemmed, straightened out our closet and the garage. When DH got home, I was struggling to get the laundry room junk drawer out so I could organize it. He gave me his "my wife is slightly crazy" look and reminded me of why it was called a junk drawer and if the plane went down, no one would judge me based on one messy drawer in the house. I had to laugh. He knows me so well. Then I proceeded to clean out the drawer. Yeah, I guess I am "slightly" crazy and OCD.

Have a great day!

June Mileage Goal: 80 miles

6/1 - 4.20
6/2 - 0
6/3 - 0
6/4 - 2.73
6/5 - 2.17
6/6 - 2.74
6/7 - 4.24
6/8 - 4.12
6/9 - 2.74
6/10 - Rest Day
6/11 - 2.91

Total - 25.67

Now I have time to update, last night I only had time to update my mileage.

I'm down to only 1.5 weeks of freedom, then Summer B starts. I'm not looking forward to going back, but it is what it is at this point. I can't wait til I'm completely done next year. Really really can't wait.

I'm also dreading the food issue when it starts back. I don't have a dorm and I don't know anyone that lives on campus so I have no access to a microwave or anything to heat food up if I do pack it. And while I do like salads, a salad Mon-Thurs for months on end is not my idea of enjoyable. I don't get home til after 10PM so it's not feasible to eat once I'm home. I leave for school directly after work because I don't have time to go home (opposite direction of school) before heading to school. I mean I have a lot of options when it comes to places to eat, but I'm also trying to scrape pennies right now too.

Plus, has anyone ever started just losing the taste for things? I gag eating chicken, beef or deer now. I just can't eat it anymore, not as a hamburger, not in a casserole, nothing. I'm basically down to pork and fish (which I only like tilapia or mahi mahi). It's driving me insane because I enjoy variety of foods and cook that way. It's driving my husband insane because I can't eat a lot of the things he likes. The taste change just came on all of a sudden and each time I try to eat it, I start to gag. I can manage a hamburger if it's a thin one and a strong sauce on it. My husband is a carnivore so he's not in to the eating more vegetarian and nags me when I don't eat the meat portion if I cook dinner. Last night he had leftovers of the chicken tikki marsala, I had a grilled cheese sandwich.

So, I've been the victim of a catch-22, according to my new doctor. The good thing, I've lost weight because I've taken up jogging/power walking. BUT, the bad thing is, that because I'm carrying over 100lbs more than I should be, it irritated the tissues of my left foot and now I've got plantar fasciitis. She's told me to lay off it so I can heal. :sad:

I guess that means I'll be using the stupid, stupid, STUPID :explode: (can you tell I don't like it?) stationary bike for the next couple of weeks to get my miles in. I'm really not thrilled about it. Sure, I can watch TV while I'm on the bike, but aside from a few specific shows, I don't really LIKE watching TV. My morning jogs are what keep me from snapping at people (as much) and are one of my few opportunities to have time to myself.

My Wednesday wish is that I heal from this quickly because I wanna get back outside NOW!

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We are excited that our oldest granddaughter has received her call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve for 18 months in the Ogden, Utah Mission, speaking Spanish. She will receive her language training at the Missionary Training Center in Mexico City. Super proud of her....
Kaye

Very cool! If you remember I have two boys out. One in South Africa, Johnesburg and the other in Boston Mass. Mission. Oldest is coming home end of Oct. this year the other is just 12 weeks out, in South Africa. I am very close to Ogden.

Gained a couple lbs this last week and one the week before, so it seems i am going the wrong way. So much eating out. We have to stop that and eat regular portions. Got to go for a walk at lunch.