Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@Susan~The fact that you made four out of the five boot camp sessions is amazing, while trying to get ready for this convention--I'm proud of you for finding a way to work it in. I work in the same type of environment, work my tail off with very little recognition (although I did get an "attagirl" for the budget yesterday :noway:) and I'm paid well below market. :mad: After 18-years I'm testing the waters, its scary. There are so many things that could draw you back to Atlanta--maybe this new opportunity is surfacing for a reason? God works in mysterious ways. Hang in there!

@Jenn~Sounds like a fantastic day yesterday and a great trip to look forward too.

@Tanya~I'm so sorry for your fender bender, make sure to follow everyone's advice and rest up this weekend--sometimes pain/injuries from even a fender bender take a few days to surface, so be good to yourself. All of those hiking trails will be there when you're healed up enough to get back out there.

AFM~Its a busy weekend,, so thought I better check in while I can. Today I have more shopping to do, still need a couple of things for the job fair next Thursday--then I need to get to grocery store. Sure would be nice if the weather would be cooler later so I could get out for a walk--90s expected, but if humidity is down its doable. Tomorrow is church and church-wide picnic/kickball for singles in the afternoon, should be a fun day.

A super quick check in cos I'm staying with my friends in the country. We had good long walks this morning and this afternoon, and I'm logging. Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend!

bump:flowerforyou:

The 5k was really fun. There were huge crowds of people, and the start was a little slow, but we still came in under an hour. The weather was perfect. The route started at the capital and went up on a bench area, so the view was amazing. We took the free shuttles from the mall a few miles out so we wouldn't have to deal with the traffic. Nicole and her friend did the half marathon in just over 2 hours. They started earlier so they were waiting for us at the finish line. We all had brunch at IHOP. I haven't figured the damages for that yet. I got in a few more miles walking to and from the shuttle and shopping at Costco and Winco.
Hope you all have a great weekend. When you talk about the pressures of your work, it makes me really happy to be retired.
Onward and downward. Kaye

@tanya--sorry to hear about your accident. Hope the pain stays away and you are okay.

@kaye--sounds like a fun day. :flowerforyou:

@hansea--good luck tomorrow!!! I sometimes get a little bit nervous before a race as well. Then I remind myself that there's no pressure b/c I'm not racing to win any medals--just to have fun and challenge myself. I know you will do great!! :drinker:

@alison--have fun out in the country!

@susan--I'm also getting excited!! We need to figure out what we want to do as far as sight-seeing and such. My only "must see" is the 9/11 memorial, and since our hotel is right there, I assume that won't be a problem. I will email you and laurie so we can discuss plans without hi-jacking the thread to do so. :laugh: And don't worry--I only plan to bring a little bit of grading for the flights.

@laurie--ugh, I hate it when I forget stuff at school. :grumble: We can get inside with our keycards, but the drive back is a waste of time. Can't wait to hear about your trainer's Ironman!

@lori--I agree that finding the time for a healthy lifestyle takes work. But if it were easy, no one would be overweight, right?

@kelley--sounds like a great dinner out with friends!

Welcome to all of the newlings! :flowerforyou:

Sorry to those I missed on this round--catch you next time.

Friday Fitness:
Did okay this week. Even though I only got to the gym twice during the workweek, I spent more time there and burned more calories than typically. It's easier for me to do a longer workout a couple of times a week than to try to go more days.

Saturday Success:
Woke with a nasty migraine this morning and just wanted to sleep the day away. Instead, I forced myself out of the house once it subsided a bit. Didn't get to grade any papers b/c I needed to grade some analysis activiies to use in class on Monday. However, I finished those and got my gorcery trip done as well. Tonight I will get to some of the essays though since I skipped the festival I had planned to attend. Still feeling wonky from the migraine and the weather is iffy so it didn't make sense to drive an hour for the event.

Tomorrow I'm supposed to visit with my niece in the morning and then will go to the gym and grade the rest of the day.

Grading Goals:
1. 6/67 AP essays

Exercise Goals:
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Wed--walk gunner NOT DONE
Thurs--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
Fri--walk gunner NOT DONE
Sat--walk gunner DONE
Sun--walk gunner + gym

September Challenge:
Meet my TDEE -10% to -15% = 1680-1780 calories. I will keep my running tally over or short up until my trip to meet laurie and susan. Last month I came in a few hundred over. This month I'm determined to be under when I get on the plane to head to NYC on Sept. 27th!!

Cumulative calorie surplus (shortage) = -462
100g of protein = 11/30 days

Good Day to all!

Sunday Share - My name is Lori, I am 54, married for 34 years. Two grown boys still living with us. Christmas 2011 I weighed 297. Joined WW with a friend and lost 45. Stayed there for 2 years. Gained 8 pounds in May, In June my trainer moved and passed me to a 24 year old who does not give me any slack at all. Since then I am down 24 pounds (now 236). Since I am very goal driven next June just before my 55th birthday I plan to do a triathlon. 1 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 10K. No plans to place, I am planning on finishing before they stop the timing. To that end my trainer and I have worked out a fitness schedule. Never in my dreams did I think I would be willing to stick to 10 to 12 hours per week of exercise. As for nutrition my daily goals are 1500 to 1800 calories depending on workouts, less than 100 carbs. 120 to 150 protein.

This months challenge - I have done all planned workouts, calories are not as good. Stayed close to calorie goals all but 3 days so far.

The weather here is a little dicey, some rain but I do plan to get in a ride on my new bike today.

A sincere thank you to all who share here. The good, the bad, the challenges. All help me in ways I never thought possible. I do attribute my success in part to all of you. I feel the freedom to share here without the judgement I usually get from my family. Plus the benefit of knowing you are all going down the weight loss road with me.

Love to all :flowerforyou:
Lori

Good morning everybody.

Me and my lovely wife are smoking a couple of turkey breasts today. She made a brine last night and they spent the night in the frig soaking it up. We got the smoker going and put them in a 7:30 this morning.

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Hello, I am brand new here. I need to lose over 100 pounds. I am not sure how I got to where I am or how to get lower. I am so busy with my five young kiddos. I am looking forward to great ideas. Thanks so much.

Hansea Congrats on your half marathon. You had a great time for the run. I bet you will do another one in the near future.

Lori- Trainers are awesome and they keep you motivated while mixing up the workouts. It is great that you are already starting to plan for your triathlon. Those distances are longer than a Sprint triathlon so good luck. I will also be doing a triathlon next year.

Susan- I will most likely bring papers to grade while waiting for Karen at the airport. Then you are welcome to slap my hands if they come out during our trip. I left a bunch of papers at school on Friday so I am way behind in grading. I will be doing another lab on Tuesday so I will be playing catch up.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to cheer on my trainer during her first Ironman (140.6 miles). I was so impressed by her determination and motivation to complete the course. I caught up with her during the first lap of 3 during the run and she was looking great. She had already swam a 2.2 miles, 112 mile bike and was starting on the 26.2 mile run. I saw her several times on the course and the first time she spotted me first, I was fiddling with my phone trying to get the results up to find out where she was. Then I ran into a coworker from school and she was helping at the water station so I went to help. I saw Darcy (trainer) again and she was not doing well but I made sure she had ice and something to drink. After that I had to leave and take my cousin to dinner. Darcy finished the entire ironman in 15 hours 1 minutes and 37 seconds. She came in about 11pm and I could not be happier for her.

Since I stayed in Cambridge last night I was able to catch up with her this morning as she was picking up her bike. She looked great but still sore. I found out that her hip starting bothering during the 2nd lap of the run. That was the last time I saw her and she was hurting. Then because she was favoring the hip, the ITB band was acting up. She did not give up and she wanted to finish, she slowed her pace but managed to keep running except during the water stops. She even sprinted to the finish. Needless to say, I am truly in awe of all the athletes who completed the Ironman yesterday, they battled their way to the finish line to complete the course before the cut off. I will go and help out next year during this event or cheer her own. It was very inspiring to see all these athletes. Many of athletes were walking by the end of the run so it is doable. Her husband posted the video on line so I was able to see her finish.

As we were talking, another athlete who was younger than her and male, came up to her and said I know you. You were pacing me through the race. Darcy was thrilled and surprised but what a great compliment. We also figured out that it was the terrain for the start of the second lap that cause the pain to start- it was uneven surface, gravel path and regular ground followed by cobble stones so not a good combination. Of course, she is already thinking about her next Ironman. It was a great experience and I would recommend going and cheering on athletes at those endurance races.

I did well exercise wise this week since I did climb on Friday and swam yesterday morning before leaving.

My exercise plans for the week
Sunday- bike (8.2 miles this morning)
Monday- Run outside 2-2.5 miles
Tuesday- walk or swim
Wednesday- swim
Thursday- Trainer interval training for hills
Friday- Rest (no climbing for a change-packing)
Saturday- Walking around NYC
Sunday- 5K