Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@FeraFilia‌ - CONGRATULATIONS!

Hello all first time posting here been reading for awhile but it is Monday time to start something new with posting. Checking in I weighted in today and had lost 5 lbs so a total of 10 so far I'm very proud of myself. Have a great week everyone.

Monday Check in:
Bargaining went until 10 pm--it was productive but we still aren't done. Over by about 500 calories due to snacking at meeting. Dinner was pretty healthy despite being ordered in from a restaurant.

Only got 3 more essays done today, but finished the analysis activities.

Too tired for personals.

March Challenge:
At or under calories 5/7 days every week and at or under as a weekly average.
Week 1: At/under calories 4/7 (but one day I was only over by 7 calories) UNDER FOR WK
Week 2: At/under calories 5/7 OVER FOR WK

All-in strength challenge=core work 3 x/week; PT 1-2 x/week; run 3 x/week:
Week 1: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs (sick most of week though)
Week 2: 1/3 core; PT DONE; 1/3 runs
Week 3: x/3 core; PT; x/3 runs
Week 4: x/3 core; PT; x/3 runs
8k at end of month (not sure what day) in 55 minutes (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47, 1/25 = 55:41; 2/28=55:15)

Grading Goals:
1. 27/64 AP essays
2. 16/16 AP analysis activities DONE
3. 60/60 Gatsby motif charts DONE
4. x/60 Gatsby tests

Exercise Goals: (week 3)
Sun--walk gunner DONE
Mon--meeting
Tues--PT + walk gunner
Wed--meeting
Thurs--PT + walk gunner
Fri--rest day
Sat--walk gunner + gym

2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes

@stillwill7us just keep on walking even if it's short distances or times. I started walking just 10 min, I'm now up to 1 mile and a little plus a day

@steelwill7us - Hoping you find the right foods to maintain your blood sugar. Good job getting out and walking. Start small and build from there!

@skinnyjeanzbound - What a long day! Glad you got those analysis activities completed.

@Lauriek70 - Maybe your goggles will turn up in a lost and found? Bummer. My daughter just found her swim goggles this weekend...they were in the zipper bag on the front of her bicycle! Who knows!

@wackyncrazy1 - Welcome! Congratulations on the loss!

@FeraFilia - Congratulations on the new addition!

@Tanya - I'm really surprised that after everything that no one you've seen has done a quick xray to ensure that there isn't bone involvement...I think you should push for some kind of scan. Even if when the whiplash first occurred, everything appeared muscular...your very physical job could have made something worse or changed.

@RobinsEgg - New profile pic! Nice!

@cblue315 - Thanks for the prayers. So glad things are looking up with you and your husband and that your son is going for some help!

@kah68 - Thank you for the prayers. I feel your laptop pain...mine has been acting strange and sometimes crashing lately. Husband is a gadget geek and is still trying to solve all our computer woes. I can't post from my phone either.

@NK1112 - The weight always goes on so much easier than it comes off! Frustrating, but I know you will turn it around.

AFM- Things are still not better at work with the new computer system....sometimes I think 'what the hell? we can microwave an entire meal in less than 5 minutes, but we don't have the technology to make data transfer from one program to another in less than 10 minutes?!?!' It's really bottle-necking our registration process and our patients are waiting an hour or more...and are justifiably quite upset about that! It makes for a veeeeerrryyy long day. Every day. For a week. I love my job, but I do not want to go today.

I am so crabby this week.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

@Amanda~Its funny, I’m a thumb texter and when I access the thread on my iPhone it won’t let me turn it sideways to post—annoying. I’m sorry you’re crabby this week, with everything you and your family have been through over the last couple of weeks its understandable. Maybe take some time for you? Or if your sister is close by, spend a day together (maybe get a mani/pedi)—leave all the kiddos with your hubs.

@steelwill7us~Baby steps, just get in short sessions of walking when you can. Slow and steady wins this race. I hope you get your blood sugar regulated soon.

@Ferfilia~Congrats, how exciting! One of our other thread member’s @JNettie73 had an adorable baby girl in January.

@Morgori (Tom)~Come out come out, wherever you are!

@Robinsegg~Great new profile pic!

@Tracy~Water seems to elude me lately too. I do really well at work (usually around 48oz) but when I get home at night I tend to not drink anything—it’s weird since I’m usually really good about getting my water in. The cupcakes are super cute!

Tuesday Goals~My goals this week are to get back into a workout routine—I’m allowed to take the boot off to use the recumbent elliptical, bike and pool at the gym so I need to do that. Plus I can do most weights, just no leg press—so need to get back into that routine as well. I’m not sure if I will go back to having a trainer or not (right now I kind of like having the $$ again)—I had a trainer long enough to know what to do. So posting my exercise goals for the week—trying to make it such that weekends are free.

Exercise Goals:

Monday~None
Tuesday~Weights/Cardio
Wednesday~Cardio
Thursday~Weights/Cardio
Friday~Swim
Saturday~Rest Day
Sunday~Rest Day

I know I sound like a broken record, but once again I’m in a funk. I can’t say that I don’t care because deep down I know I do care and tired of being fat. I just keep making excuses and just don’t want to tackle this issue of my weight. I know what I need to do, but why can’t I just find that deep down inner drive to just do it and stick with it??!! Is it because I like food too much? Probably. Is it because deep down I hate to exercise? Probably. Is it because I’m finally ready to date and blaming being fat on not finding that special someone? Probably. Is it the financial stress of knowing the debts I need to pay? Probably. Is it the emotional stress of being a single parent and trying to make sure my son becomes a productive adult in society and not a serial killer (LOL)? Probably. I’m literally right back where I started with MFP so many years ago. My foot is bothering me again and I can barely walk because of the weight I’ve gained back, which really ticks me off. I know how much better I felt about myself and how healthier I felt when I was down 50 lbs. Why couldn’t I keep that off and keep going? I try to be the positive person and stay happy all the time, which I’ll continue to do. I just need to really dig deep internally with myself and figure this out. I just needed to share because this is really the only place where I know many of you can relate and understand.

@Tanya – I’m so happy you’ve found something that works. You’ve stayed focused and by keep reminding yourself you’re doing it. So proud of you and NO FAST FOOD!

@Kah68/Kelley – I’m supposed to have an annual exam soon with a new doctor. I had to find one with the move back to GA. I know the “change” is around the corner, but still I don’t want the next few years to be miserable until that happens. I’m definitely going to chat with her about it. Between the headaches, cramps, boobies aching, and a few others things, I’ve been miserable during that week. It was never like that before. Sigh. Also, I saw your post about the MRI. When I mentioned above about my foot pain, it’s my Achilles as well. Before when I got past a certain weight, I was battling plantar fasciitis. This is different and in ankle, which didn’t hurt before. I haven’t been exercising so it’s not that. I don’t know what I did, but the pain has been excruciating lately. Also, I’m so glad your interview went well. Keeping my fingers crossed. If this is the right door for you, that it will open wide!!! Plus, it’s good to get out of that comfort zone. After 12 years with Arby’s, I took a HUGE leap of faith and moved 2,000 miles away. Talk about getting out of my comfort zone. WOW! Well, I just saw your post about retirement and you’ve totally depressed me. Thanks a lot. Actually, I already know where I should be and I know how completely behind I am as well. Sigh.

@MountMary – Well, as you can see by my post above, I’m doing the same thing and need to get serious AND honest with myself and all of you too. I agree about Tanya’s honesty too with her fast food. This is why this group is so important. We can all learn something from each other that’s for sure!

@Robin/Ellen – I’m so glad to see your post again. They were always right on target and so thoughtful. Again, thank you for starting this so long ago. I saw your post on the 8th and I’m right there with you at our starting weight. Grrrrr! I’m bummed too and so mad at myself. It’s time to regroup, refresh and reenergize! Your post to Laurie and Karen nailed it for me too. I comment to both of them below, but yours was much more detailed. LOL!!

@Ereilly – June 23rd? Yikes!! Between the teachers and students, you guys will be climbing the walls to get out. I like the new mantra “Don’t pace yourself, push yourself.” Lord knows I need to start pushing!!!

@Skinnny/Karen – I’m a week or so behind, but glad you’re feeling better. I’ve heard a lot of folks have come down with a nasty stomach bug so glad it was short lived. Also, you’re right on target about being Mom vs. friend to Cyrus. I’ve told him that from the beginning. I’m not your friend. I’m your Mom. We’re doing OK. I had a great conference this morning with his teachers and we’re starting a SST. His Reading Teacher is going to be working with him about 3 days a week so we can determine what’s going on. Is it a learning disability? Maybe. He answers questions in class, does well on HW and tanks the tests. We’re seeing this across almost all of his subjects. We may even put a 504 on the back burner just in case they determine it is a disability. He’s not an average student, but not above average either and somewhere in the middle. I know there are parents out there that think I’m probably overreacting and would be happy if their child was pulling B’s and C’s, but he’s close to high school and testing will only get harder. If he’s not comprehending or understanding what they’re really asking for, he’ll continue to suffer.

@Tlh0407 – Totally agree about the MOJO. I can’t change the past, but need to figure out how to step forward and change my future. Loved your comment last week about your son’s “desire” – so funny! These kids are so funny at this age. Cyrus is so hung up on not having a girlfriend. I told him he has all his life. Enjoy being single!!  We’re on the same page with our boys that’s for sure. As I noted above in Karen’s post, he’s doing better though according to his teachers today. I definitely need to give him some really good props this week for pulling up his grades. Language Arts was a high D and he finished the semester with a low B. Really proud of him!

@Cblue/Lori – I’m behind again, but loved reading your post on the 6th. I know how hard it is to rebuild a marriage, but so proud of you and your husband for trying to make the effort. Either way you have to try just like you did for your health. I just saw the post about your son. Again? Oh no. Hugs to you.

@NK1112 – I love when we find things misplaced. I hate car in general, but I know there a necessity for most of us. I’m so glad the receipt was found. Woo Hoo!

@Jtconst – I was so glad to read your son was getting settled in his job. I know that was on your mind. I cannot wait to get back under 300 again. I’m not happy with what’s crept back on and determined to get it off for good!

@Hansea/Amanda – Loved your post to Robin about ‘bring in da noise, bring in da funk’! I’m going home tonight and banging some pans around!!  Also, good for you and using your little red wagon! Here I would have felt sorry for you and thought you didn’t have a car, but instead you’re just exercising. I guess I shouldn’t be so quick to judge. LOL!!!
With that said, I just read your post from the 9th about your sister. I’m so sorry your family is going through this and hopefully things can turn to the positive somehow some way. Now I saw the reason for the devastating news. So sorry to read this and just in shock for your sister and your family. Rough week is an understatement. I have a co-worker who’s a grandmother. She took in her 4 granddaughters 5 years ago. There were triplets that were 12 at the time. Here to find out their step father molested all 3 of them and their mother her daughter knew about it. Talk about devastating. They just had their trial and luckily he was charged like 20 years – thank goodness! She was so proud of the girls, but talk about like changing overnight. Her and her husband were about to retire and just kept working. She’s an amazing woman, but I can’t even fathom what it’s like to have a disturbed son or daughter.

@Melifornia/Melissa – I’m so glad you had a great time at the lake with your BFF. It’s always so good to find time to truly relax and disconnect. Good for you! Loved your mantra on the 9th – I will go the gym. I will go to the gym. I will go to the gym. Or atleast for me – I will exercise. I will exercise. I will exercise.  Of course, I saw your post later and you went. You rock!!

@2ledbetter – Congrats on the 2 lbs and walking the mile! We’ll take it!!!

@Jennbo83 – Great post on the 9th! It sounds like a wonderful weekend. 11-mile hike? Holy cow!! You go girl!!!

@Laurie and @Skinny too– I know you’re frustrated, but its posts like yours that’s a walk up call for me. You’ve always been such an inspiration to me and I know you can and will get where you want to be. You’ve got that drive and determination. This was just a little curve in the road. Do you remember that show Charles in Charge? Well, it’s now officially called LAURIE IN CHARGE and KAREN IN CHARGE!!!

@MNwalkingqueen/Holly – I saw your earlier post about the potential and then saw the post it happened. Words cannot express. Thank you for the update. After 14 years, those co-workers are family too. It’s so tough to have it one day and gone the next. Hugs my friend.

@L2T – Sucks!!! There are so many baby boomers that are facing exactly what your DH is going through. You save for retirement and to get it pulled out from under you. At your age, you’ll never be able to recover that big of a loss, but like you said at least the 401K is safe. It’s totally NOT fair, but you guys did the right thing and got out of debt. Just imagine if you still had all that crazy debt??! I know you are still focused on helping out your DD and her fiancé, but they’ll be OK and have a long time to save. You guys have to take care of you too!!! Also, I’m so happy your back on the wagon. Super proud of you.

@Laurie, @Karen, @Kelley – You don’t have to twist my arm to go to Chicago. I love that town!! And yes, I would be honored to walk with you Kelley.

@FeraFilia – CONGRATS on the little nugget!! My birthday is on the 20th so it’s an awesome time!!! So happy for you guys!

No fast food today. Gosh, it was so close... the internal dialogue that I had with myself would have led anybody to believe that I'm crazy! Though I made it through that, I did eat a bunch of chocolate, and I bought a bag of chips.. not fast food but I have a craving and these other things are not even satisfying it. I'm not even hungry, it's the pain that's making me emotional and I'm eating because of it. I went to physio today, saw the chiropractor, had a great workout and felt really good. On the way home the pain crept in again. Took a pill, but no relief.

@hansea... sorry you are crabby this week, but it's totally understandable. Sometimes I need work to help me forget other things troubling me, but when work is causing even more turmoil it's overwhelming. Hopefully your system gets worked out soon.

@Susan... I've felt and thought like that a thousand times. This time, so far... I've kept off the 50 lbs and am at least being aware of any slight gains and forcing myself to take control and not let it spiral back upwards. I have really lost my mojo at active sessions at physio right now, and am making the neck pain excuse to go in with a half-*kitten* attitude. Right now the one thing that excites me is the prospect of running outside once the weather warms up. I have made a goal to build up to 5k distance this year. Maybe you need to find something, one thing, that you really like, or excites you and make that your focus to get and stay motivated. Spring and summer are coming, which I think are the best times of the year to really be active, especially if you like being outside.

@kah... glad that you are able to get back into an exercise routine. Speaking of you not having a trainer any more reminded me of something I did today at physio. My trainer showed me how to do goblet squats and I really liked them, so I made a mental note to start making a list of exercises I liked and could do with my free weights at home. It's OK if I forget how to do them, as I can always google it.

@Tracey... My doc is in a small town but my chiropractor and physiotherapist are in a big city. I really think my doc just has a certain way of thinking... and the walk-in doc I saw yesterday is not really a physician, she's a Nurse Practitioner, and I don't really know her scope of practice compared to that of a physician, I know she can prescribe some meds, but not narcotics. If my pain does not improve in a week or so, I will go back to my doc and ask for an xray or scan, and go from there.

Oh yeah, I got my new fitbit today, a ChargeHR. I'me very excited to start using it, and am ecstatic to discover that it has a run function so I don't have to use the running app on my phone.