Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Well I'm back with a new name (now married) new car and in NY state for the summer. I gained a little but not much considering a cruise, two moves and mega changes in my life. Just joined curves and pretty much following a good eating plan. Logging and exercise should get me on track. R route to Philly for dh,s granddaughters graduation then back to northern NY tomorrow

Best wishes for success for the weekend

Hello All,
I finally have a little time to catch up.
@claywalton - The C25K program is a great one. I did it earlier this year and it took about 16 weeks to finally run a 5K. Like Karen said, modify if you need to. The thing that helped me the most was just to slow down. When I stopped trying to run too fast I could finally do a mile. Getting properly fitted for shoes is very important. Take your time. I was at the shoe store for about 1 1/2 hours getting my first pair.

@queendebor - When I first started exercising all I could do was walk in the water. Added swimming then walking. Take it easy to avoid injury.

@Annr - You have such great ideas for the TOPS KOPS meetings. I might have stayed there if you had been at my meeting.

@Tanya949 - Last fall I was having trouble with my back and found out it was a weakness in my left hip. The chiro and my trainer came up with a hip mobility routine and I am still doing it several times a week. I have not had problems since. Good luck with yours.

@pmary665 - Welcome, this is a great place to find support.

@jennbo83 - When I first started here I logged everything. The good, bad and the ugly. It helped me so very much. Another was to make a list of things I was willing to do, things I was not willing to do and things I may try later. Seeing it in black and white helped me to find resolve.

AFM - Life is been all over the place this week.
I am having my best month ever at the store. I hit my usual monthly sales already early in the week.
My sister is still causing me some anxiety. I am working on a strategy with my counselor to deal with that.
I have a customer who is being very demanding. But the job is huge so I am putting up with it.

My oldest is now done with his training for work so things are good on that sector. He starts drug and alcohol treatment next week. I am ready for this. I know it is not easy. This treatment center gets the family involved, and I am very happy about that.

Youngest has not found a summer job. The only place he has ever worked is for me so I think that actually works against him. He is a good worker but he needs to get experience with another boss.

I am having great sessions with my counselor, this has been a great deal of work but so very worth it. This week has been mostly concentrating on my marriage. Difficult to look at my contributions to the lack of communication and general failure to thrive.

Fitness is going well. Now that I am not concentrating on race prep I am enjoying it more. The trainer has me doing line sprints in the basketball court at the end of every session. I haven't done those since high school. Really challenging. I would like to shave 6 seconds off by Thursday. I hit a new low on the scale this week and that was really gratifying. I am less than 2 pounds away from being out of the obese BMI. Hoping to get that before my birthday at the end of the month.

I am so looking forward to having an entire weekend off work. There are so many things I want to do that I don't know what to do. You all know what I mean I am sure.

Love to all,
Lori

Aim high, what's the worst that could happen?

Hi everyone. I am having a really good day. Sometimes I just love doing the whole housewife thing. I took the dogs for a nice long walk this morning while it was still cool out and then went and ran some errands. When I got home I picked up the house and cleaned up the kitchen. Did a couple of loads of laundry and started on a yummy dinner for my DH. I made some of his favorites. We are going to bbq burgers and then homemade macaroni salad, creamy fruit salad, deviled eggs, and strawberry cheesecake for dessert. He is helping my dad all day so I sent him a text not to make a piggy of himself cause there was lots of good stuff at home. I also am making some smores rice kripsy squares for my nephews birthday party tomorrow. Now time to go shower and make myself pretty and then the laundry will be ready to fold and put away.

@kaye Happy anniversary to you and your Dh. What an awesome example of love and commitment you two are for your family.
@Karen: I am sorry you are grieving about your friends prognosis. It is so hard when there is nothing we can do. Just cherish the time you have left together and make as many happy memories as possible to hold onto.
@tom dangitt now I want peanut butter cookies lol

Well to all my wonderful friends on here I hope you have an amazing happy day. Remember life is best when we live it and enjoy it with those we love. Don't just sit back watching and let it pass you by. These were my words of "wisdom" for my dd the other night and thought I would share here as well.

It has been another busy weekend so far. The good side is that I have been so busy that there has been little time for snacking. Tomorrow will more of the same. I have a picnic during the afternoon and a bike ride planned for the morning. I just need to make sure that I am back in time to get ready for the picnic.

Kaye_ Happy Anniversary. Glad you had a great day.
JT- Please send me the recipe for the smores rice krispsy squares. They sound great.

Tom- Glad you enjoyed the dinner tonight.
Karen- Congrats on being finished for the year. My last day is this coming Friday. I can't wait to be done.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

Good morning all. I am starting slow today but I am up and moving and will walk the dogs in just a bit. Then I have to make a side dish for the bday bbq for my nephew. We are going to try something new called summer corn cous cous so we will see. My hubby enjoyed his dinner and hen promptly feell asleep on the couch lol. Guess he will have his desert tonight. Otherwise not sure what I am going to do today. Might get some work ion the yard done or I might just be lazy

@Laurie The rice krispy treats were really easy and yes yummy cause I might have tried some when I was cutting them. You make them like the recipie on the box but then spread them out thin on a sheet pan. After they have set you spread a layer of marshmallow fluff and then a layer of chocolate. I used the hershyes chocolate spread in the peanut butter isle. then you roll into a log and pop in the fridge once they are all set you just cut into slices and serve. I keep mine in the fridge cause they are less messy to eat that way. Not at all good for you really but a nice treat for the kiddos and when I want something like this I just make it work

Hi everyone. This discussion looks like it could be fun and informative. Sunday = Sharing... I'm new to MFP, and things have been going well. I dropped 16 pounds before joining here, and I'll know when I step on the scale Wednesday how successful my first week has been. Exercise has not been a priority for me, and I'd like to drop another 24 pounds before I focus on that. I'm a full-time student, getting my BA in both Sociology and Gerontology. I've been living alone since the end of last September, and could not be happier about it. I'll stop there before I end up rambling on and on.

Hi everyone!

Looks like a few newlings have jumped in--yes, there's always room for more on this thread. Come back often and we will get to know you.

@tammy (ltconst)-- glad your hubs enjoyed the dinner you made.

@laurie-- hope you are able to convince your mom to get some help once your dad is back home. Change is always hard.

@tracy (goins)-- that's awesome that you could hit Onederland by the end of July!

@lori (cblue)-- I know you're enjoying not being in "training" mode, but do you have any future races planned? I found that once I started, I have a hard time not signing up for more. In fact, I almost signed up for 2 on the same date this summer! Thank goodness I realized it before paying for both. My next one is up in your neck of the woods--Bigfoot State Park--it's a 5k trail run. I've never done a trail run and the friend I'm doing it with isn't a runner, so I think it will be more of a fast hike than a real race. I just hope the weather is nice that weekend.

@jennbo-- don't beat yourself up about the scale movement. I'ts normal for your weight to fluctuate from day to day--it doesn't mean you didn't lose 100 lbs. My weight varies, but as long as it stays within a 5 lb range, I'm okay with it. My goal right now is to make that 5 lb range lower. LOL

@katrena (kjeffries)-- Wait, what? You got married? Congratulations!!

@becca (annr)-- you crack me up!

@tom (morgori)-- there are some great soul food restaurants in Chicago. Fortunately for me, they are very far away (mostly on the South Side) or I would have trouble staying away. I love soul food! One of my colleagues used to commute from a neighborhood with a really good soul food place, and he would often bring me treats. I will have to make a visit this summer.

@niki-- did you ever feed your pizza craving?

@robin-- if you're keeping up with the thread, I hope you are doing well. We all miss you.

June Challenge:
Nutrition = At or over 90 grams of protein 25/30 days -- 6/25

Exercise = run 10 x minimum this month including at least one 8k.
Week 1: x/2 runs
Week 2: 1/2 runs
Week 3: x/3 runs
Week 4: x/3 runs

Run another 8k (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47, 1/25 = 55:41; 2/28=55:15, 3/29 = 59:15; 5/9 = 59:16)

Exercise Goals:
Sun--walk gunner DONE + yard work DONE
Mon--walk gunner + gym or run outside
Tues--walk gunner
Wed--walk gunner + gym or run outside
Thurs--walk gunner
Fri--walk gunner + gym or run outside
Sat--walk gunner + gym or run outside

2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes

@lori-- my trail run is on the 27th, and I've learned the hard way not to do 2 events back to back. Otherwise, I would join you on the 28th.

Sunday Share:
I'm karen--a HS English Lit teacher from Chicago. I'm 45 and have been on MFP since March of 2011. I started out at 241 lbs and lost about 60 lbs over the first 2 years. Since then, I've been hovering in the 180s--my goal this summer is to break into the 170s. Not sure of my ultimate goal, but I know I'm not yet where I'd like to be. I've gone from a size 18 (US) pants to a current 12. I'm not that concerned with clothing size or weight, However, I still have a higher body fat % than I'd like.

A recent shoulder injury has put my weight lifting on hold which has made working out a challenge, but since I can't do much else, I will use this time to really focus on improving my running pace and endurance. I caught the running bug shortly after joining MFP--started with c25k, and have worked my way to regularly running 5ks with an occasional 8k. I'm currently signed up for three 5ks over the next 6 weeks. I would like to do a few more in the Fall, but am waiting to see if I need shoulder surgery which I should find out this thursday.

For those of you new to the group, I found robin's thread in July of 2011 and have been a faithful member ever since. If it weren't for the wonderful people on this thread, I'm sure I would have quit long ago.

Monday Check in .... my scale must be broken. It thinks I gained 7 pounds this week. However, since it's check-in day, I have to take it as it stands.



Guess I need to put more action behind my mantra.
Follow-Through Niki

No @Skinny/Karen, I did not get my pizza fix yet ... need to buy some missing ingredients on my next shopping trip. However, I should just have ordered a pizza at one of the many pizza parlors we have around here ... because I gave in to another unhealthy treat ... Mighty Taco's Super Burrito with a side a Mexican rice, and Wendy's chocolate Frosty.

@Kkeffries/Katrena ... wonderful news about your recent marriage. Congratulations to the man and best wishes to you.

Welcome all the new 'members' of this thread. @otter_ and @thelectricguy and anyone I missed.

Hello everybody,

I like the positive vibe going on here. I would love to join in here whenever I get a chance

My name is Amy, I'm a 36 year old married mother of two who works full time. It's nice to meet everybody!!

I want to lose a total of about 60lbs. I just recently lost 15 pounds before falling off the wagon after vacation. Funny how vacations can do that I'm very determined to continue on in this journey. I look forward to getting to know everybody.

@Kaye…nothing like a celebration to get the house done, right? We used to host a family reunion (about 150-200 people) at the farm every 5 years. Buildings got painted, updates to the house got done, junk piles got cleared out. Happy Anniversary!
@Kelly…glad you are seeing results on the scale.
@KJeffries…congrats on all the changes in your life.
@Jennbo…been there done that. Yes, logging is the key isn’t it?
@Lori…My husband’s rehab center had two intensive “family” days. He asked myself and his sponsor/co-worker to come. Lots of tears but lots of good. I just remember having a splitting headache after each day from the tension/stress/tears etc.
@Tom…my husband always has a Lobstah Roll at Dad’s in Niantic CT whenever we visit. Probably a couple times.
Welcome to the newbies…yes there’s room and this is a great group that is very supportive and helpful.

AFM…Busy week again. My daughter has started summer school. My husband takes her in the morning and I have to pick her up at noon. My son has started his Sports Conditioning. It’ll be 4 days a week from 12:30 – 1:45. Nice that I can pick Emma up and drop Jacob off at the same time over my lunch. He’ll walk home when he’s done. And then as far as me, Vacation Bible School started last night and I’m in charge of the KidVid Cinema. On top of that, I have two cakes due this week so I might see some late nights. I started the week off with almost 8.5 hours of sleep last night so at least I’m off to a good start.

Goals today; drink my water, stay with calories and increase my steps from yesterday.

Have a great day

@ushkii--chinese food is a weakness for me as well. Fortunately, my DH doesn't really like it, so we rarely get it.

@tracy (tlh)-- I'm always so impressed with your ability to bake cakes for a living, but not devour them all yourself. I really, really like cake.

@amy (mrsmorgori)-- try to stay cool!

@amy (avt)-- Welcome! Vacations are a normal part of life and we can't be expected to stay perfectly on track during special times like those. The trick is to get right back to the healthier eating and lifestyle that you are making your new "normal."

@tom-- those lobster rolls look delicious! I've actually never had one.

@niki-- I haven't had a frosty in forever!

@laurie-- Yes, I'm "naturally clumsy" so will be extra careful on the trail run. I'm doing it with a friend who doesn't run, so we will likely walk most of it. That will be much safer for me. LOL

Monday Check-in:
Had another productive day. Went to PT this morning, then went to the school and did some more cleaning of files. There's still a lot to do. My plan is to get to the HS at least once a week to continue to work on that.

I didn't get to the gym, but I did take gunner for an extra-long walk. It was very warm/humid and we went at a brisk pace, so I was sweaty by the time we finished.

My DH just discovered that our hot water heater went out. Not a big deal, but he's having trouble getting it to fire up again which is making me nervous. I don't want to spend a bunch of money on a repair right now. The unit is fairly new, so hopefully it's just being stubborn.

June Challenge:
Nutrition = At or over 90 grams of protein 25/30 days -- 8/25

Exercise = run 10 x minimum this month including at least one 8k.
Week 1: x/2 runs
Week 2: 1/2 runs
Week 3: x/3 runs
Week 4: x/3 runs

Run another 8k (Thanksgiving 8k = 56:49, NYE 8k = 57:47, 1/25 = 55:41; 2/28=55:15, 3/29 = 59:15; 5/9 = 59:16)

Exercise Goals:
Sun--walk gunner DONE + yard work DONE
Mon--walk gunner DONE
Tues--walk gunner + gym or run outside
Wed--walk gunner
Thurs--walk gunner+ gym or run outside
Fri--walk gunner
Sat--walk gunner + gym or run outside

2015 Mantra = Just 15 minutes

@ushkii - Think of this as a learning experience. You learned from this experience. Now you know what to do next time.

@skinnyjeanzbound - I am sure this race will be fun no matter what the pace. The area you are going to is beautiful. Still is about 2 hours south of me. Have a great weekend.

@claywalton - You will amaze yourself. You will be ready by the time you are done. Keep in mind it is just a suggestion to do it in that time frame. You can take longer if you need to. I took longer and did not follow it exactly and was finally able to run 5K.

@Lauriek70 - Yea, for the last week of school. So good to hear your dad seems better.

@Morgori and Ms. - The Lobsta Rolls look scrumptious. I would so love to have one.

AFM - Boot camp class this morning was great. We each had a pack of 30 playing cards and had to do walking lunges and lay them down one at a time. Then lunge back and pick them up. If anyone bent over too far she called us out on it. I brought along a customer who wanted to give it a try and she loved the class. After that we ran up and down the hill lots of times and did leap frogs and laid in a row doing planks and had to hop over each other down the row. All together loads of fun while burning calories.

On a more serious note, my oldest started Intensive Out Patient Treatment tonight. Being his mom and being in recovery myself really does not make it any easier for either of us. We need your prayers. I had my last drink on the 4th of July 30 years ago. I am in no way tempted but I want to get in his business and I know I need to allow him his own path to recovery.

Thanks for being there,
Love to all
Lori

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Welcome to each and every one of you as you start this journey - Robin

Hi! New to the group. Have had struggles my whole life.... Today is my Monday after my Vegas vacation. I was completely mortified. I could not buckle the seatbelt on the plane. Time to take this seriously.

Hey guys! Just had to pop in once more tonight to say...

Hawks win!!! Stanley Cup is back in Chicago!!!