Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

How ironic, but I was on here last Tuesday saying the same thing – Happy Tuesday Everyone!! I guess with the long holiday weekend my week just got by me. Last week was good, but busy. I took Friday off as well to give me an extra-long holiday weekend, which was nice. The only problem I had to squeeze a 5-day work week into 4, but it was worth it. On Friday, I spent the day with my friend, Greg. It was great!! Friday night we went to the varsity football game as they announced the younger teams so Cyrus went onto the field. Saturday was pretty uneventful except Cyrus had a game that night. Sunday/Monday we finished chores around the house, laundry, etc. .. We worked on getting Cyrus a bit more organized with his book bag and school work. He did have practice last night, but overall it was great long weekend.

On the eating front, I guess 50/50. I wasn’t completely on track, but not completely off either. I’ve been able to maintain for now. No exercise last week as I was trying to give my heel a break. It does feel better, which is good. I’m going to try and squeeze in a few workouts this week and keep pushing ahead.

@skinnyjeanz (Karen) – I’m sorry to hear the clinical trial isn’t working for your friend. My other GF who lost her husband last December went through something similar. They tried to get into several trials and were finally approved. After about 3 months though, his didn’t work either. So hard to fathom. Positive thoughts to both of our friends as they go through this awful disease. On my heel, I’m just not sure. I’ve had PF before and it doesn’t feel the same. I’m starting to roll my foot more with ice. I’ve never tried orthotics and thought I might start with a heel cup and see if that helps. Cyrus wore his to school today for the first time. I really hope they help him.

@cblue (Lori) – Hugs my friend! Your post on 9/2 is right on target. You will be OK. There will be some tears and hurt ahead, but you will be moving in the right and better direction. We’re here for you!!!

@Laurie – Volunteering is so important and giving back to your community. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most frustrating and draining processes as well. We’re always much harder on ourselves than we should be. I bet your doing a great job it just doesn’t feel like it. Hang in there and hopefully everything will start to balance out again. Sorry to read about your dad’s challenges this past weekend and back in the hospital, but I’m glad your mom agreed to help at home. You’ll both need a break. Caregiving is so tough. You’re trying so hard to be everything to everyone else, but you don’t take care of yourself in the meantime. I’m glad you were able to climb and ride. I know you enjoy both of those things, but the milkshakes? Wasted calories and you know that. Ice cream is my trigger food in general so I know I just cannot have it. Once I start, its non-stop and downhill from there.

@Grandmakaye – Hugs! You’ve definitely had some lemons thrown your way lately. Praying the drops will work for you. Always stay hopeful!!

@Karenleona – I’m a little late, but I’m smacking you upside the head as requested. Get your gears aligned and get back on track. Baby steps. Don’t try to change everything at once. Pick a goal and stick to it this week. Next week add something else. You’ve CAN and WILL do this!!!!!

@jtconst (Tammy) – Poor Zeus!! How scary that must have been for all of you. Glad he’s on the mend and no permanent damage either.

@kah68 (Kelley) – Thanks for the book tips. I really like Chris Powell’s show, Extreme Weight Loss. The fact they follow them for the whole year and they have to do it on their own too makes a big difference. I had another friend who just had WLS. She’s only in her early 20’s. It just seems so easy now to have done if you have the resources. Even if you have the money it’s MAJOR surgery and there have been so many complications I just wouldn’t take the risk either. Love the Emerald Lake – simply breathtaking.

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Good morning everyone.

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Tom

That's my kind of holiday!!!

Hi can I come too?

Happy Hump Day!!! Yesterday was good. Eating was on track. No exercise yet, but soon. I'm so cautious now that I've given my heel some rest I hate to aggravate it again, but I know I need my exercise too. The weight comes off so much better when I do both that's for sure.

Cyrus' football team won their first game last night. Hopefully, this is the little confidence boost they needed. I've got some decisions ahead regarding Cyrus. With his size, folks are after him. I've got a good friend whose boyfriend wants to work with Cyrus and get him on track for a possible athletic scholarship. Yes, that's 5 years away, but he really needs to start now. One of the top high schools (AAAAAA) in our area and has been in the state playoffs the past 5 years wants to talk to me about Cyrus. It's only one town over, but if we do this we would have to move and Cyrus would go to this high school. Decisions, decisions. We're going to meet with a potential trainer whose son plays at Auburn in Alabama. I've told Cyrus I can encourage him and provide the tools, but he has to want it and work hard for it. I can't do it for him. I guess we'll see what happens over the next 3-6 months and which direction we take.

@cblue315 (Lori) - What a refreshing weekend! I would need a real shower though. I'm not a roughing it kind of camper, but the nature walk and breathing that air so good for you. Wounds will heal over time. Hugs!!

@sistermargret - Welcome!! This is an open thread so enjoy!!

I can't get over how quiet the threads been. I guess everyone is slammed with school stuff and life. Good time to stay caught up.

Howdy folks,
Today was a mixed bag and I just could not find my "work groove" Will have to do better soon as I am swamped.
Hubby has been staying away from home quite a bit. I am sure he finds it difficult to be here with jsut the two of us. Both kids work evenings.
@grandmakaye44 - So very glad for your news - Yippee!
@susan2396 - Good news for Cyrus. Scholarships do help so very much. Like you said, he has to want it.
@Morgori - I love the debugging article. I never knew they taped it in a book.
@sistermargaret - Welcome, post often so we get to know you, we are a very casual bunch.
@Nikion901 - I like your new pic. Good for you for giving it one more go.
@kah68 - Love that pic!

Wednesday wish - That this wound in my heart will heal so I can feel whole again.
Love to all,
Lori

Good morning everyone.

September 10 is National Hot Dog Day
Here are today’s five thing to know about Hot Dogs:
1. It is estimated that over seven billion hot dogs will be eaten by Americans between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
2. The term “hot dog” is credited to sports cartoonist Tad Dorgan. At a baseball game in New York in 1901, vendors began selling hot dachsund sausages in rolls.
3. The most popular condiment for adults is mustard, while children prefer ketchup.
4. The first words Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse ever uttered in a cartoon were “hot dogs” in “The Karnival Kid” in 1929.
5. The average American is believed to eat approximately 60 hot dogs every year.
6.
We do survive every moment, after all, except the last one. ~John Updike



Tom

Hello everyone
I am still here. With son's wedding next weekend, it has been a bit "crazy busy" around here. I will be glad when the event is over and we can focus on other things.
Labor Day with family was nice.
Food has been decent; I track some times, not others but have really been trying to keep it under control. Lot's of calories left today so that is good. I getting hungry so should start prepping some veggies for supper.
My best to all of you. With fall somehow re commitment seems to make a lot of sense.
Barb

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Well had a little bit of drama in my life for the day. My son was outside playing fetch with our dog zues when something went wrong. He somehow got the stick impaled into his mouth. We had to rush him to the vet were they had to sedate him to remove it. It went in at the left hand back corner of his gum and down the side of his throat. There was almost 4 inches of stick stuck in there. By some miracle it managed to miss anything that would have caused major complications and he should be fine. They have him on cautionary antibiotics and an anti inflammatory so there is no swelling in the throat area. He is now up and active and eating so chalk it up to an expensive close call.
@kaye I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Thankfully it is a condition that is controllable most of the time now.
@laurie I hope you are able to get some rest this weekend and don't end up sick.
@Karen hope you are feeling better by the end of the weekend.

Well about time for me to go to bed. Have a great night everyone

Woo Hoo!!!! It’s Friday!!! I love short weeks. With the long holiday weekend and a short work week, I’ve been a happy girl. Next week will be my first full week of work in a few weeks. Oh well. I’ll just keep smiling and pushing through. Eating has been on target. I worked out last night for the first time in a week or so. It actually felt really good. I think resting my heel was smart. It was a little sore this morning, but feels OK right now. I’m going to try and work out tonight too.

Any fun weekend plans? It will be quiet for us. Cyrus has PT in the AM and football in the PM. Church on Sunday and that’s about it. I’m sure we’ll fill in some other things, but I’m OK being a home body too.

As we remember and never forget 9/11, I just wanted to give an extra shout out to Karen and Laurie. I’m so thankful for our trip to NYC and will never forget the Tunnel to Tower 5K and visiting the Memorial. It’s a trip that I will always remember. Thanks ladies!!!!

@grandmakaye – Great post about your eye appointment, DH’s hand and the earlier neurologist appointment. A little good news has to be nice.

@Nikion901 – Did all your Wednesday Wishes come true? It always feels good to check things off. Hope your sleep gets better too. I battle as well. I was in a good sleep last night until the dog was at my head whimpering at 2 a.m. NO!!! Sure enough she had to go out. I guess that’s better than her peeing on my floor. LOL!!!

@Kah68 – My boss has been out too and with the short week it’s been nice. Busy, but nice. Thank you for your post today. I was working at Arby’s on 9/11 and remember all of us gathered in the conference room watching it on TV. Shocked. Tears. I will NEVER forget.

@Mountmary – It’s hard to believe the wedding is finally here. Good job on the food intake and keeping things under control. You’re doing great!!!

@Karenleona - 20 minutes is awesome!!! Are you going today? You’ve got this. Baby steps.

@Sistermargret – Walking is so good. 1.5 miles is awesome and an added .55. You go girl!!!

@Morgori – Thank you for sharing the Presidential Proclamation and something to always keep nearby as a remembrance.