Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Karen, thanks for the link. I have a lot of red in my kitchen, so I love the colors. Nicole is going to take a look. If she needs something, we can get free shipping. I'm cheap that way.
GrammyWhammy, thanks for the encouragement. I've just been stuck for so long! I really need to do something different.
I really appreciate all of the encouragement and friendship that I have here.
Kaye

I am so happy that this week is over and I plan to sleep and rest this weekend. Tomorrow, my body will determine if I go swimming in the morning or hit the gym for a light workout. I am exhausted tonight but i did manage to climb and that felt good. I will call it an early night and go to bed soon.

Cblue- Congrats.

I will catch up with personals later. I did manage to get the grading done at school today but could not put it in the gradebook due to a network issue. :explode: Now that is one more thing to do on Monday.
Have a great weekend.

Saturday Success- We ordered Car Side to Go from Applebee's for dinner last night, and I stayed off the regular menu and chose the Roma Pepper Steak on their 550 and Under menu. So, despite finishing my daughter's fries and my son's last mozzarella stick, I still stayed under my goal for the day...and I killed my protein goal with that steak!

Robin- I may be a slow learner too, but I'm hoping slow and steady will win the race! Sounds like you did a lot of extra running around yesterday. I find when I'm busy or stressed, I tend to eat more right before bed. One of those mind games I need to nip in the bud!

Kaye- I hope the digital scale works for you. I used to weigh some foods with a regular kitchen scale when I was doing Weight Watchers, but the scale has since broken and I wasn't consistent with it. I bet now that you've mastered the MFP logging world, adding the exact measurements will help!

Allison- Have fun with your university friends!

Laurie- I'm praying for your friend and her mom. What a difficult situation, and sounds like it's only being made more difficult with the uncomfortable drama of her mom's boyfriend. I have a friend with a complicated family and she lost her dad to pancreatic cancer after a four year battle just over a year ago. All we can do is listen and offer a helping hand if they need it. She lives a lot closer to me though, so it was easier to do things like check on her cat while she was with her dad in the hospital, etc. I hope everything goes as smooth as it can for your friend!

AFM- I better get going! I have to do a quick load of laundry, take a shower and get dressed and ready to go for our 5K! The start line is only about 5 minutes from our house, and we already have our packet, but the day-of registration and packet pick up is starting right now! My husband is one of the committee members organizing the event, so he's been gone a couple hours ago already to get the start area set up. There's going to be a mini-festival at the finish line, so I'm sure I'll be eating hotdogs or something equivalent to them for lunch. Should be fun with the kids, though. I guess I have decided to bring the wagon for my 5 year old since we're pretty sure he won't make it 3.1 miles. My daughter is adamant that she will NOT be riding in any wagons! She is 7 YEARS OLD, so she's "too old for wagons". Also, her friends from school are planning on run/walking it, too.

It's going to be a beautiful day!! Have a good one, everyone!

@Marsha~Everyone reacts differently to a cortisone injection, it doesn't hurt while the doctor is giving it though. I was told you can experience more pain and/or some swelling for 24-48 hours after the anesthetic wears off. I've had cortisone injections before (and from this ortho) but never had a reaction like this--I like to think he hit the money spot. I do have an aggravated MCL also, so it could have contributed to the reaction I had. Its doing better now. Don't let the reaction I had prevent you from seeking some relief for your knees--it really can be a great deal of relief. I have an excellent ortho doc, if you're interested in his info PM me--he's located near the Texas Health Dallas campus.

@Nettie~What a fun theme for the nursery, I know you're excited--its fun to look at those little clothes. Now, don't go overboard with spending--that's why friends/family throw baby showers!

@Hansea~Good luck with your 5k, I hope you/the kids have a fun time!

AFM~Well, the best laid plans don't always work out--got stuck at work really late yesterday (hate it when I'm handed a project at 3pm on a Friday :noway:), so no workout. Again! :sad: This morning I spent some time working in the spare room again, it is almost cleaned out--going to try and get a few things to Goodwill and at least get a small desk moved into my garage. Now time to get some errands run, really hope to get to the gym later this afternoon.

Hey everyone! There is nothing like spending 12 hours working in a furniture store and getting no sales!! Ugghhhhh!! :grumble: I did have one of my favorite customers come in and look around. They will buy next week so that will be lovely!

Saturday NSV: put on a shirt this morning that almost buttons and the tank top that is under the shirt is hanging much loser than it has been. Tomorrow is weigh-in and I'm hoping for a good report! :happy:

@cblue315, good for your not letting the stress of work get to you. I do try to find the humor in my job and that always helps.

@Nettie, I do use a food scale and that really helps. I also love the MFP app where I can scan barcodes.


Oops customers!!! Be back later....:bigsmile:

Dream- Hang in there. God will only give us what we can handle- even through it seems like we are in over our heads. He is with you. Think about the poem "Footprints"- "one set of prints and that is where I carried you." Hope things calm down soon.

Robin- Thanks for sending the cool weather our way. We are expecting the cool down tonight. We are now getting a few storms but not to severe but I am sure they are severe somewhere else in my area. Glad you had your toes redone.

Hansea- Hope the 5K was good.

Nettie- So exciting about the clothes. Good luck with the names. I am sure you will have ruled out several names based on your students. This year I have a student named Hallelujah and Saint Nick.(No kidding).

Today, I was exhausted so I did not get up until late but I was still tired. Did not make it to the pool but ended up helping my mom get ready for a group of people that were coming over today. Then I thought I would swim later this morning but went to the chiropractor instead, then ran some errands. Ate lunch out but made good choices then had a massage today. Now, I am staying home tonight just I can rest up. Tomorrow, I have a 5K to run but at least the weather will be cool and in the low 80's with low humidity. The best part about today becoming a rest day is that I will have fresh legs for tomorrow.

A belated Thursday truth- I must do better getting in the exercise routine with school. The last 2 weeks I have been very lax and so busy that I have not had time to exercise. So my goal for September is to get back into the exercise routine and not give in to excuses.

Exercise plans
Sunday- 5K run then a walk in the evening (?)
Monday- Trainer workout
Tuesday- Gym or swim
Wednesday- Rest
Thursday- Gym
Friday- Climbing
Saturday swim but family is coming so may be a rest day.

Saturday Success: Unfortunately, no success this week. I didn’t check in daily like I need to do. I missed some days logging. My exercise is null. Food selections were OK some days and horrible others. Plus, I worked close to 60 hours. Not good. I am getting ready to hit this hard though tomorrow. I’m starting a 6-week challenge with a new program. It’s not about the $$, but looking at it as a jump start. It cost $299, but if you lose 20 lbs in 6 weeks you get your money back. Nice incentive. You can walk away or roll over the $299 into the next challenge. I’m going to make this commitment to myself and these 6 weeks. When the 20 lbs come off, I’m going to go onto the next challenge and just keep pushing myself. Plus, the exercise is boot camp style so it’s going to really push me hard, which I haven’t been doing just walking and that’s just not enough for my weight loss. I also think the team setting and support will help me connect with other people too. Food is focused on lean proteins, veggies, protein shakes, etc. . I’ve totally cleaned out the fridge and ready to finally take control. Even though our convention is in just a few weeks I didn’t want to wait. The sooner I start and take control again the better I’ll be.

@ Kah68 – I’ve been cleaning out too. I’ve got a whole corner of my closet that I’m going to take to Dress for Success. Thank goodness I don’t have to wear business suits, but I have quite a few plus skirts, blouses, etc. . .that are all too big. I know for many of these programs they struggle getting plus size clothes so I have plenty to share. Also, I can’t believe your cruise is around the corner. I remember counting down the days before you left for Panama. This year is just flying by. Just read your post about meeting with the bosses yesterday. Hope it went well. Of course, the week I’m not sneaking a peak at your food diary, which is almost ALWAYS perfect and you have sweets. Darn! LOL!!!

@ RobinsEgg/Ellen – I take a sleeping aid every night. For me, the Nature Made pills seems to work fine. I was taking Melatonin for a while and that was OK too. I normally try and take them earlier in the evening. This way I start to get drowsy and hopefully fall asleep and stay asleep at a good time. I was reading your post from last Sunday and I feel the same way. I guess that’s why when I don’t log I get upset with myself because I miss my online family/community. This group is truly the best and the only reason I keep pushing along.

@ Skinny/Karen – I’ve got a friend who would jump right back to the 70’s if she could. She’s been eyeing a hippie van. She goes around to all of these music festivals throughout the south. She is always quite amusing as well. Great post last Saturday about your clothes fitting well and even the capri’s a bit loose. Nice!!

@ cblue315 – This is from last Saturday’s post, but good job staying under celebrating your son’s birthday’s. We’re always going to have some kind of celebration and it’s what we learn through this journey that will push us through. Also, nice August results too. You’re doing great!! Of course, I the read your Sunday post and wanted to send you hugs. Marriage is not easy that’s for sure and you just push for more positive than negative days.

@ Morgori/Tom – Every week I keep thinking I need a smoker. I would love to have all these proteins all ready to go. We grill all the time, but it would be good to have more available especially with my crazy schedule lately. Also, just saw your high BP meds cut in half – you go boy!!! Shoot! I’m a day late for the National Lazy Mom’s Day. Can I celebrate tomorrow? LOL!!!

@ Kateirving – Packing is the worse, but I always keep reminding myself of the days to come. So excited for you and the new adventure that awaits. You definitely need to connect with Laurie. I've met her and she's an awesome person.

@ BettJo64 – I’m sorry I missed your surgery on the 28th, but glad to read you’re healing nicely minus the aches and pains. Praying you’ll be 100% before you know it. Also, I always enjoy your Sunday Share. I can just feel the love you have for your husband. I wish I could have found that, but it just wasn’t meant to be. You are a very lucky woman. Now I just read your last week’s weight loss – Woo Hoo!!

@ Tanya – I’m on the same page as well. I was really upset when I lost my logging of 750 days and thought I was a failure. I came to realize missing a day of logging is not going to ruin me or throw me off track. Yes, it’s a great tool for accountability and I will continue to use it, BUT if I miss a day life does go on. I’m pretty excited too as I embark on this new plan for me. I thought my 5 days at the gym was really good. Yes, I was moving, but if I’m really going to keep losing and get off this roller coaster I need to push myself.

@ Laurie – Regarding your picnic and baseball game, did you have fun? You hardly eat like this and like you said you’ll take it right off. I have no doubt in you. I’m so glad you had a nice time with your HS friends. It’s always fun to pick right back up even after years have gone by. My thoughts and prayers are with your friend and her mom. I know how difficult this time will be for them, but hopefully her mom will no longer be in pain.

@ L2T – Girl, I thought the same thing. Zero calories in Peppermint Patties plus 3 Musketeers too. LOL! Also, the Trout Picatta sounded delish!!

@ GrammyWhammy/Marsha – You rock!!! I’m so proud of your August accomplishments. You came back and got focused. Keep it up!

@ Hansea – This is my month to get my poo together too. We were mediocre in August and we’re going to make September count. I know we both have and can do this.

@ JNettie – Gotta love the Dad. He’s right on target. While everyone wants to celebrate, I really believe that first week or so should just be the three of you. It’s such an adjustment bringing the baby home. Of course, you want them to visit, but it should be on YOUR schedule not theirs. I’m sure you’ll handle it just fine.

@ PinkVespa, Icetopaz, Menu, KatieGirl, Mozzie, ShaiWriter, Maginsky – Welcome!!! You’ve found our little hidden gem on MFP. This group is what has kept me going through some major ups and downs. I’m not where I want to be, but if it wasn’t for this group giving me hugs, gentle kicks in the rear when needed, and just daily support I would have completely derailed. Try to check in daily if you can. The thread moves quite a bit during the week and much slower over the weekends. We’re a chatty bunch, but it’s chatty support!!

@ Toots – I think all of us are counting down your days too. These two boys are so lucky at the future you’re giving them. I cannot wait to hear about the journey.

@ BohemianCoast/Allison – I think every single one of us wish the cleaning/organization fairies would show up. I think that would be heavenly.

@ Teresa – You crack me up! I loved your last statement about being such a good cook. You funny girl. How about finding the Pinterest recipes that are healthy? This could be a fun thing to do. I also love those Eat This, Not That books. Just by making a few changes you can have so much more food that are lower in calories. I also get daily e-mails from www.hungrygirl.com. She will often list a lot of ways to lower calories in recipes. I’ve got a couple of her cookbooks too.

@ KJeffries – Great seeing you again. Welcome back!!

Thanks for that encouragement sometimes knowing Gods promises and having faith is two diffrent things. But it always helps to have someone who believes and has faith with you????

Quick check in: Long day putting miles on car. Had to run to 5 Targets to find supplies for a project. Also walked 10,733 steps in all those stores. Oy, my aching hinges!

6/6 days under 1400 calories (and I weigh and measure carefully)
6/6 days cardio, 3/6 weight training

Sneak peaks of scale show A WEIGHT GAIN the last 3 days! What is that all about? For all that sacrifice I want results! My official weigh-in day is Monday, so my body is now on notice. Get it together! (End of small rant.)

Susan: Thanks for your kind words about my August results. I have been very focused, to the point my family is getting tired of it :laugh: However, see above rant. Apparently my fat isn't focused.

Laurie: Good luck with your 5K tomorrow. I'm still chuckling over your students' names.

Dream: Sorry about your current trials. I know you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and I commend you for still being so diligent about controlling stress eating. It's hard, but you can make it through this.:flowerforyou:

Good night, all. Thanks for listening.
GW>Marsha

Hello! I have recently lost 40 pounds of of my 160 so i am on my way. i was on a medicine that took me to 300 and now i am down below 180 partly from a medicine that made me deathly ill for a month and then from a eating life change yay meeee! yesterday was rough I craved sugar and food all day and night so I drank extra water and crocheted to keep my hands and mind busy, IT WORKED! The struggle I do find is I am not getting enough calories so I will have to add in a couple more healthy snacks probably be some home made trail mix of nuts and seeds or a homemade smoothie. Thanks for letting me join the group.