Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

@garysgirl719~Pushing a stroller and walking is great exercise, think of those babies as resistance training!

@jaferjoy~Good luck on your interview! I’ve felt the same way about the hiring manager since I've been a couple of interviews lately, although I got hired here at my heaviest. I always hope they are more interested in what you look like on paper and what you say during the interview—so go in there with your head held high knowing you’re the best person for that position!

@MyM0wM0w (Kris)~I’m sorry for the test results and the elevation in your A1C. You've always been really adaptable when restrictions have been placed on you before, so I know this will be no different. Maybe your new doctor will let you try and prove yourself to them and give you 3 months, then repeat your blood work. Can't believe your job could be threatened again, sounds like Florida is a great plan moving forward if it happens.

@Tracy~Sorry about the meeting with the school regarding Jacob, I hope you get some answers soon and its something you can work around easily. Glad the car was fixable and didn't put too much of a dent in the pocketbook--I hate spending money on stuff like car and house repairs (would much rather spend it on a cruise! )

@GOINSTD12~Thanks for the earth box/planting pointers!

@Karina~Great attitude and those are the exact changes I made. I quit drinking soda (diet or otherwise) cold turkey about 15-years ago, then about 5 years ago I quit living on frozen meals (except occasionally due to schedule) and started cooking at home. I shop a lot in the health food section for snack type stuff but eat a diet high in fruits/veggies/nuts with some healthy grains thrown in there and treat myself to something sweet on occasion—I firmly believe it’s why I‘m more energetic and why I haven't been sick in a number of years. Not everyone is a believer but after being sick 3-4 times/yr for many years, I haven't been sick since changing my diet nearly 10-years ago. <<<knocks on wood>>>

Hello everyone! My name is Liz and I am a stay at home, homeschooling momma to 3 girls. I have put on much weight since becoming a momma almost 12 years ago! I was never skinny but always fit prior to having kids. On and off through the years I have yo-yo'd but no more! I am turning the big 4-oh this year and I am ready to do this! I want to be a great example for my kids and be around to see my grandkids!

Now on to Wednesday Wishes: I wish my family would be well by the end of the week and Easter! My husband has been sick over a week and the rest of us just aren't feeling great! I have been pushing through and trying to persevere. I started the Couch to 5K app last week and it is just too soon to take a sick day! (Lucky for me my throat seems to be the only thing really bothering me.)

I could use some active friends on MFP so please feel free to add me!

Oops. Double posted accidentally.

Hi Everyone, I've been reading the posts daily but have not posted recently. I am amazed at what so many of you have been able to do at the same time you're dealing with health issues, family problems, or personal issues like job loss, etc. You are all truly inspiring. I have had a so so month. Lost some weight and some inches but not what I wanted to. A lot of yo yoing (is that a word lol) going on! I have a 50 year high school reunion the beginning of June. (Where has the time gone?) I was hoping to be in wonderland by then and almost half way to my 100 pound goal, not looking good right now, so I really need to step it up. Watch my calories better and drink the fluids, ugh!

I have a question for all those tech savvy people out there. I wanted to download the Map my Walk app but apparently it isn't for windows phones?? Is there another good one where I can put my route in and see how far and how fast I've walked, calories burned, etc. that will work with a windows phone?
Barb

Welcome to all of the newlings!!

@barb (bap)--good to see you pop in. Sorry I don't have any tech advice for you--my phone is android based.

@tanya-- nice job switching things up last minute. What a great amount of protein--I may start stalking your food diary for ideas!

@kris (mow)--so glad to hear the good news about your kidney function. Sorry about your current job; I remember how fond you are of your co-workers. However, it's good to hear you will have a couple of options down the road. Also, sorry to hear you lost Doc McHottypants. So sad.

@liz--sounds like you have what's been going around here. Lots of people with sore throats that sometimes lead to a cough and even loss of voice, but many just dealing with the sore throat aspect.

@rose--the walk sounds lovely. It was gorgeous weather here in Chicago as well, so I took my dog for an extra long walk. No river for us though.

@lori--I have no doubt you will complete your training. You've been so dedicated to your fitness regime--even in the face of all of the personal challenges you've dealt with of late. So proud of you!

@robin--I guess the ACA affects people differently when filing taxes. I also e-filed, but ACA only added one question (were we both covered in 2014), so no added headache. I'm sure it's different if you are self-insured or on medicare.

@mel--Yes, I am also glad for a new month and fresh start.

@tom--I couldn't tell if your list of "days" was your April Fool's joke on the rest of us.

@tracy (tlh)--Loved your list of "good things." Your post about Easter made me reflect on my own experience. My family celebrates most holidays in a very secular way. My mother grew up in a very religious Latin Baptist household and married my father who is Macedonian Orthodox. They then both moved to Chicago--away from their family's churches--and did not find a replacement here. As a result, our upbringing was very generally Christian. We went to my mom's church in MI when we visited there (which was a lot when we were kids), but in Chicago I was the only child who chose to go to church --the Methodist one in my neighborhood b/c my best friend went there. It was an okay experience for me, but there was a lot of pressure on my parents to contribute a lot of money to the church. They still monetarily supported their family churches as much as they could, and we were not well-off enough to support a 3rd church more than minimally. It took years for me to realize there were some bad feelings about me attending without my family contributing a full 10% (or whatever was considered proper), but once I figured that out I quit going (I was in 8th grade at the time). We still celebrate both Christmases and Easters (my parents' religions have different calendars), but it's more about family time and keeping traditions alive than about the underlying religion. In that sense, I think the holidays still serve a wonderful purpose even though many people trend more towards the secular aspects.

@karina--I bet your plan will serve you well for a good long while--especially if your diet was really dependent on all of those processed foods and soda. I was in the opposite boat when I started MFP. I was eating really healthy foods, but my portions were way too big and it was an eye opener when I started logging. Now I've reached a point where I've lost enough weight to too often rationalize the not so healthy treat. Once in awhile is fine, but several times a week = no weight loss for me. I eat the cookie or the muffin and try to justify it by going to the gym, but I've learned over the past year and a half that I can't outrun my fork!! LOL

@angelika--Although it doesn't sound comfortable, I'm glad the wrapping is alleviating your pain. Hope you heal quickly.

@jafer--good luck on the interview!!

@laurie--I also want to try paddle boarding. I was hoping they would have it at the resort we went to last summer, but no such luck. Was today your brick? Hope it went well.

@garysgirl--that's quite a bit of walking! You will build up endurance really quickly. I started with just walking my dog and now I'm a runner. Not marathons or anything, but I like to run 5ks and obstacle races. I've also started running an 8k once/month and will be running my 2nd official 8k race next month. Just wait and see--you may be investing in a jogging stroller soon!

@amy (mrsm)--Hey there!!

Wednesday Wish:
My wish is that everyone with illness or injury gets better ASAP. This is somewhat selfish b/c I have my doctor appt for my shoulder tomorrow. In addition to the shoulder pain, my knee started acting wonky on Monday. It's gradually improved over the past 2 days, but I felt it best to skip my run today. Fortunately, it was beautiful outside so gunner got an extra-long walk.

April Challenge:

Nutrition = At or over 90 grams of protein 5/7 days a week
Week 1: At/over 90g of protein 1/7
Week 2: At/over 90g of protein x/7
Week 3: At/over 90g of protein x/7
Week 4: At/over 90g of protein x/7

Exercise = run 3 x/week:
Week 1: 1/3 runs
Week 2: x/3 runs
Week 3: x/3 runs
Week 4: x/3 runs

Next 8k is May 9th (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47, 1/25 = 55:41; 2/28=55:15, 3/29 = 59:15)

Grading Goals:
1. 3/64 AP essays
2. 5/16 AP analysis activities

Exercise Goals: (week 1)
Sun--8k DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner DONE
Wed--walk gunner DONE + gym NOT DONE
Thurs--walk gunner
Fri--walk gunner + gym
Sat--rest day

2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes

Joining this discussion. Hope everyone's weight journey is going well!

@bapcarrier- I used the MapMyRun app on my android phone for a year and loved it, but after the last update in November, it no longer works with my old phone. So, I started using RunKeeper app to track using GPS while I run or walk, but I haven't used their website at all yet, so I don't know about mapping your route after the fact with that. I still use MapMyRun to map my routes out when the GPS fails (I also suffer from old phone issues and malfunctioning GPS.), but I do that on my laptop when I get home. I'm tracking it all on the RunKeeper app, though. I like the RunKeeper app. It's pretty easy to use, you can also track your weight, other activites, set goals and follow training plans on it.

@Tom - As a lab nerd, I appreciate your sharing Bunsen Burner Day. We used to use them to sterilize our culturing loops (used to plate specimens for culture). No open flames in the lab anymore. They converted to flameless burners years ago, and now we don't even use those. Everything is set up using disposable plastic loops.
I know your 4/1 list contained some real things, not sure if they were all real (St. Stupid Day?)...but it was national walking day, and I did go for a walk during lunch break at my meeting yesterday.

@kah68 and @GOINSTD12 - My husband built me several large raised beds around our yard years ago for my flower beds. We tried to use the largest bed for veggies, but poor planning...it is way too shady for too much of the day to grow most things back there. Our whole neighborhood is full of large, established old trees. It is not super sunny here, and summer temps in WI rarely get over 90 degrees. I love that the Earth boxes have wheels so I can move them from one end of our patio to the other to follow the sun. I used a variety of plastic buckets and terra cotta pots for veggies in the past, and they don't travel very well. We ended up with some beautiful broccoli and Brussels sprouts from the one we used last year. So far, Garden 2015 is going great...we planted our seed starters on Sunday and several sprouted already on Wed!

AFM- I have a list of errands to run today....bank, post office, parish center, gym, basket shopping, donation drop off, coupon clipping, laundry, tenebrae at the kids' school, and Mass tonight. Too bad I have a head cold and don't feel very spry today.
Doing well on my weekly goal so far, staying under on calories and getting my training in. I intended on biking for my cross-training yesterday, but went for a walk on my lunch break instead.

Under Calories: 2/7

Tues-Run 1.5: DONE
Wed-XT: DONE
Thurs-Run 1.5:
Fri-Rest:
Sat-Run 2:
Sun-Run/Walk 1.5:
Mon-Rest:

2015 Mantra: You Know Better! ~and~ Finish This Baby!

I actually lost 100 pounds once but half of them came back. New here.

Good morning everyone.

Happy National Love Your Produce Manager Day!
National Love Your Produce Manager Day!

A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. ~Hugh Downs

Tom

My Thursday Truth is... I didn't get out for a walk today and I am worried it is going to throw me off! My whole family is pretty sick, myself included, and my throat is the worst. Breathing is painful so I opted out of walking even though physically I feel like I could have done it. I love getting outside and think it helps me the rest of the day be a more patient mommy!!!

Well, I received my triathlon clothing today, liked the bottoms but not the tops. The tops just don't fit my body right and I am not sure they have the next size up in stock. I have been looking at different websites tonight trying to find something to wear and I am totally frustrated. Tomorrow, I am shopping at a store so I hope that works and I find something that fits correctly and will be easy to deal with during the triathlon.


Kaye- Congrats on the 2# loss.

momuv3prin-It is okay to miss a day when you are sick. Your body needs a chance to heal. Take care of yourself first then start walking again. Tomorrow if you feel like it go for a short walk and see how you do with breathing and the sore throat. Welcome.

tlh- Enjoy the weekend and congrats on the weight loss. I will be ready for the triathlon but at times it just so daunting.

kineo6o- Welcome, you have found a great place for this journey.

Today, was an easy exercise day since I just went for 2 mile walk with my SIL and niece. It was nice afternoon and fun to be outside.

Have a great day.

Thursday Truth:
I went to the Dr. today for my shoulder and did not like the number I saw on the scale. Of course it was higher than my morning weigh-in at home b/c I had eaten and was fully dressed wearing shoes. But I long for the day when none of that really matters. When my weight is at such a healthy level that even with those factors, the scale number is satisfying.

Of course, to get to that point, I need to be much more meticulous about my food choices. No more nibbles of muffins and cinnamon rolls. No more snacking of peanut butter filled pretzels. No more mindless grazing as I sit through 5-hour meetings. Or at least a lot less of it.

The doc gave me a referral to a rehabilitation doc and sent me for x-rays of my shoulder and neck, so hopefully I'll be on the road to recovery soon. Knee is better but still not perfect. At least I know what PT exercises to do in order to remedy that problem, so I will start back with those tonight. I will be running tomorrow, but will keep it short so as not to aggravate the knee.

Finally, April is off to a good start in terms of protein. Made my 90 g minimum both days without going over my calorie allowance. I plan to go grocery shopping for more high-protein snacks to make meeting the goal (and resisting the muffins!) even easier. One food victory today was that I turned down the steak fries (the only french fries I really like) for a salad.

The dentist went 100X better than I anticipated. I broke a tooth last year and had to put off fixing it. I didn't have Dental insurance and MowMow needed surgery so he came first. Now of course the tooth is infected and painful. I added Dental during the open season so I could get it taken care of.... but kept putting it off again out of fear.

So he's going to pull the tooth (on the 23rd), of all the options that was the most economical and for the state of that tooth it's the best option. It's also in a place in my mouth no one would ever see so no biggie for now. Later I can get a bridge or an implant when I can afford it. I'm on antibiotics until then to get rid of the infection and he drained it so the pain has already completely disappeared (for now).

So other than that tooth my teeth are pretty amazing. I'd never had a cavity before and that still stands. No cavities and very little plague (will have them cleaned after they pull the tooth).

All in all way less painful and horrible than I built it up into in my mind.

I have to face the facts that I can be as active as I want, so the weight loss will be slower than I want. But I guess that is also a part of life.