Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Sometimes it takes a while, like years to get rid of emotions, and sometimes fat is just a symptom for those seelings. Dance Of Anger is a great book for opening up to self.

Just a quick check in. I vote to repeat our September at/under calorie goal challenge in October. Based on the numbers below, I clearly need it! :ohwell:


September Challenge - Days at or under daily calorie goal 21/30

Good Days: 21
Bad Days: 8

Tuesday goals: well, I'm keeping on with logging, thread checking and meal planning. I've planned up till next Wednesday now! Though we are away for the weekend so that makes it easier.

Well done all the T2T finishers! Hope you're having a fantastic time in New York.

September logging and checking the thread -- 23/30. Of those other seven, one was a HORRIBLE VERY BAD NO GOOD DAY, four were within 500 calories of goal, and one was within 100 calories of goal but I forgot to check the thread. Overall my rolling average weight went down 3 pounds in September. Which is slow but, you know, nobody ever said you had to do this quickly.

@Kelley -- I've held off on using the Apple Healthkit app because apparently lots of people are having a time getting it to sync properly. Misfit Shine is syncing beautifully with MFP now (and it's the easiest wearable to wear, I just put it on the wristband and forget it because it's waterproof and really light).

@Tom -- is national More Herbs Less Salt day 29 Aug or 29 Sep? Most of my herbs are over now. I have parsley and thyme on my windowsill, and I still have some chives and sorrel in the garden (and rosemary which is a bush).

@Nicole! So good to see you and that user pic is *amazing*.

@Toots -- Welcome back! We are all agog to hear how it went.

@Saggyandbaggy -- Welcome! Look at how far you have come already. That is amazing. This thread gives us all companions for the journey and that's totally excellent.

@Teresa -- I am celebrating National Coffee Day for sure. though actually I celebrate National Coffee Day *every* day. OMG I am such an addict.

@MrsMorgori -- Wow! How long have you been here? We've heard so much about you (most recently on National Wife Appreciation Day).

@Soosun -- I think they're not quite the same. I have a friend who is definitely healthy as she walks 3 miles every lunchtime and 8-10 each weekend day, and she's full of vitality and energy -- but she is not thin. And I have no end of thin friends who aren't healthy, but that's a bit of a different story. I want to be healthy a lot more than I want to be thin (which is probably why I backslid the last time).

@anjol -- Don't lose heart! It's probably just a blip. I always think that plateaus are a sign you need to mix up your food and exercise choices. If you open your diary it's easier to have a peek and give you ideas. I'm thinking about green smoothies for October (someone sent me a link) making use of all the wonderful fruit and veg on Walthamstow market. If it's just been a week or less then just keep hitting your targets. If it's been more than a week then it's worth going back to basics for a week and making sure you weigh everything, and only eat back half your exercise calories. Good luck! And look how far you've come already!

@kathrynlaneha -- Welcome! I feel your pain on 86 pounds to go! Sometimes it's better to think about it in groups of ten? Because you know you can lose ten pounds, right?

@Rosie -- Welcome! I think there's someone else here who does TOPS (maybe Marsha?) I find this thread really supportive and emotionally nourishing, especially when I check back every day.

@Tanya -- These things take time, and WELL DONE for not hitting the fridge!

@Katrena -- being on track is good!

Right. Back to work now. I hope you are all having a fantastic Tuesday!

-- Alison

Hi all, just poking my head in again and saying Hi. Life seems so busy and I am lazy so I am not here much. I am glad you all are keeping this up, it is a great rescource.

Good morning all.

Happy NATIONAL HOT MULLED CIDER DAY
Since the fall season has arrived, there is a little chill in the evening air, the trees are turning beautiful fall colors and leaves are starting to drop from the branches, it is the perfect time to celebrate National Hot Mulled Cider Day. Join along with the thousands of others that celebrate National Hot Mulled Cider Day each year on September 30.
Hot Mulled Cider is a popular fall and winter drink that is made by heating cider to almost boiling and adding cinnamon, orange peel, nutmeg, cloves and other spices and then simmering it.
Try this “tried and true” recipe and enjoy some hot mulled cider today!

http://www.chow.com/recipes/10718-mulled-apple-cider

“Never be afraid to do something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the titanic.” ~Anonymous

Tom

Wapow! Two days in a row?! Who am I? Well... office snacks are a challenge right now. I need to get back to keeping my own tasty (healthier) snacks at work. What are your favorite office snacks?

RobinsEgg - We shall saunter together, until we can skip! :happy:

Kelley- Your quote is now my Facebook status... LOVE it. It fits where I am and where I need to be

Just a quick check in and a hello!! :bigsmile:

Cleaned house most of the day and took lots of pics of the place to show my family in a couple of weeks. I can't believe I will be in Florida in two weeks!! I haven't seen them in years, including my daughter. Even though we talk everyday and keep up on FB, being there in the same space will be wonderful. I just hope the dysfunction of certain people stays in check. Ya know what I mean???

My goals for October are to continue to lose weight and get my fitness level up. I know vacation will take a hit on me, but I'm really going to try to not treat eating out as an excuse to binge on whatever I want.

We are back- Thanks for the support.

Hansea-The description of the after party that Robin gave was very good, what the article did not tell you that it was packed building to building with people. It was very hard to move. We looked around, picked up a doughnut, fruit, chips and a beer then headed off to find the UPS trucks to claim our stuff. You should join us if we decide to do another 5K together, we had a great trip and it was good run.

Tanya- Sorry to hear about you and your BF breaking up. I hope he figures out what he wants from life. Happy to hear that you are feeling better.

Herbmfp, ladybuglucy, verucalane-, saggyandbaggy, Kathrynlaneha, Racheal200,-Welcome.

Naceto- Welcome back.

Nettie- Thanks for passing the message along for me. Hope you are feeling better.

Toots- Welcome back. How are the kids? Looking forward to hearing about your trip.

Mrs. Morgori-Glad to see you back. Hope you are doing well.

Tom- Sorry you missed the New York Event, you and Amy would have loved it.

Thanks for all the support regarding the Tunnel to Towers 5K. The event was amazing and everything that Gorilla said it would be. It was a slow 5K but the reasons are simple. As you come out of the tunnel, you see the line of firefighters and police officers holding the pictures of the fallen. As you came out of the tunnel you could high 5 them and that is exactly what I did, it was very inspirational since it kept me running up a hill to the water stop. The tunnel was getting hot and humid but we pushed through and along the way we would hear chants of USA, USA from the cadets that were running. The path around Battery park was lined with spectators, school bands, cheerleaders encouraging us to keep going. As I was coming up on another hill and was thinking about walking, the band started playing the theme from Rocky and of course I had to keep running. Then the fire boat was in the harbor spraying water in all direction so I slowed down to take a picture of that scene. Then I continued to run the up the street to the finish line, when the line came into sight I was able to sprint to the finish. I completed the run in about 40 minutes, Karen finished ahead of me. I am sure that Skinny and Susan will give their perspective of the race as well.

New York was fantastic. We visited the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9-11 memorial fountains and museum, Battery Park, St. Joesph’s Chappel (that church played a huge role in the days after 9-11) it has many memorials on display. South Port district, Broadway saw Mama Mia, and had lunch with GorrillaNJ. I will try to post some picture soon but I need to remember how to log into photobucket. Robin posted the link for the TV coverage. It was busy four days but worth it. It was great spending time with and getting to know Skinny and Susan even better.

Here is a link to some pictures posted of the run taken by Patrick F. Kealey. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pfkealey/sets/72157648153928715/

Links to the videos:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/10633246-tunnel-to-towers-part-2/#.VCnxYMMJg5E.facebook


http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/10633246-tunnel-to-towers-part-2/#.VCnxYMMJg5E.facebook

Hope everyone is having a great week.

I know i have been down that same path; we all have. You seem to have the right attitude. Basically just go with the flow and know that tomorrow will be a new day for you to enjoy. Thankfully the doldrums do not last forever, and if they do you should seek medical attention.