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Name: Robyn Age: 42 Local: Blaine, MN (suburb of Minneapolis)...but originally from rural North Dakota Kids: 2...girl (16) boy (14) done!! So/DH: Jay, married 19 yr. on May 27th, 2008 Pets: a spoil...

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Camping and staying within my daily points!!

Hey Michelle I am totally one that likes to "snack" on something crunchy...so here's my favorite. Black bean salsa with homemade whole wheat chips. BLACK BEAN SALSA 1 - 14.5 oz. can of Rotel toma...

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: ( crappy mood...confessions too.

Well, it's Friday, which is supposed to be my WI day and after my step on the scale at home, I've decided to skip. (It shows I was back up that 1.4 I was down last week)!! I know how bad that is. But I just can't do it. Some of it is TOM bloating, but I also didn't do well last night at dinner with my friends. I ended up having a Chicken/Spinach melt....which was grilled chicken, but smothered in spinach-artichoke cheese dip! I only ate a few fries, but it definitely wasn't my soup and salad I h… Continue

Posted on September 5th, 2008 at 12:30pm — 9 Comments (Add)

Almost the weekend

I love short work weeks! I can't believe that tomorrow is Friday already! Tonight after work I have a haircut appointment...and then am meeting up with some girlfriends for drinks/appetizers! Uhhhgg! Wish me luck. I'm going to try and stay strong and order a house salad and soup or something. These types of events are SO hard for me! We are meeting to plan our next "girls weekend" which is coming up on October 3rd. We are going to The Cranberry Festival in Stone Lake, WI. This is a yearly trip… Continue

Posted on September 4th, 2008 at 12:27pm — 3 Comments (Add)

Brrrrrrrrr......

OK...I think fall has arrived in MN!! Yesterday morning it was hot and humid out...and by noon it was raining and COLD! We even had to close most of the windows last night when we went to bed! Weird! I made it to the gym right after work yesterday and did 40 min. on the elliptical. Then I stopped by Papa Murphy's to pick up a pizza for the family. This was definitely a "test" for me, as I had planned on having stir fry for myself. I'm happy to report that I made my stir fry with a small boneles… Continue

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 at 8:54am — 4 Comments (Add)

"Back to School Happy Dance"!!!!!

OK...I know I'm not the only one doing my Happy Dance this morning!! : ) Back to school, schedules, structure and getting back on track! September 1 almost feels like a new start, similar to January 1, doesn't it? I am SO excited this morning. Almost giddy! hehehe The hard thing to believe is that I have TWO high schoolers this morning! My "baby" is a freshman! He was just funny last night...talking to his older "wiser" sister who is a junior this year about his class schedule, and how to work t… Continue

Posted on September 2nd, 2008 at 9:27am — 3 Comments (Add)

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Breast Cancer Survivor October 2007!!!!!

Age: 43 Height: 5'7" Highest Weight: 208
Starting WW Weight: 198
Current Weight: 188.8

Total Loss: 19.2

Official WW loss: 9.2

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At 1:36pm on September 4th, 2008, SaminSTL said…: Robyn,
Thanks so much for the compliments and I am so glad that someone like myself who needs as much motiviation as I can get, could offer just that, motivation, to someone else! This is not going to be easy, that I know for sure, but with all the help from all of you it will be that much easier :) Congrats on your weight loss thus far! That is awesome chick! You are almost half way there!!! ... Keep it up and drop by may page anytime! :)

At 12:41pm on September 4th, 2008, fanchy said…: Hey Robin,

Thanks for the encouraging post. Today's a rough day and I read your post at just the right time - thank you!!!
Glad to have met you - you have a beautiful family.

At 8:40am on September 3rd, 2008, nmbr1soxfan said…: Hi Robyn. Thanks for commenting so quickly on my post this morning! It's nice to hear from you. I hope you are right about the scale not being as bad as I think when I return. The water is going down easily due to the humidity and we are walking everywhere...way more than I am used to...so I am earning some activity points there...but the food is really over the top!

Take care and I will check in again soon!

At 9:54am on September 2nd, 2008, godsglory said…: I am with ya! One full week starting right now!
It's still raining here....and it's definitely cooling down!
Have a wonderful day.....we can do this!

At 8:00pm on September 1st, 2008, HungryHippos said…: Yay for us and new clothes!

At 9:43pm on August 28th, 2008, Nina said…: I tried the veggie burger!!! Awesome!!! I got the garden veggie one. It tasted kinda like the stuffed shrimp I used to get in So. Jersey w/my grandparents. Wierd, but it was awesome. I just ate it plain. No bread, nothing. That good! Thanks so much!! Best of all, my DH hates it! :) More for me!!!! The kid is another story, he loves 'em. Another yay!

At 6:15pm on August 26th, 2008, godsglory said…: By the way, I know exactly where Velva is! I am actually originally from Los Angeles, but my husband is in the Air Force so we're stationed here in Minot! Come on back here. The weather's not bad yet....

At 9:50am on August 26th, 2008, Berries said…: Thanks so much for the comment Robyn. I work from home too, so I know what you're saying about how you feel better when you get dressed to go to the office!! I have to admit that I love working in my pj's though!! LOL

At 4:17pm on August 23rd, 2008, Azad said…: Hi Robyn! Thanks for the comment the other day - you were so right about everything. Thanks for the positivity :O)

At 12:14pm on August 22nd, 2008, junr1278 said…: ~~~~~ SKINNY VIBES ~~~~~ Coming your way!!!! :)

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About Me:

Hi! My name is Robyn and I am 43 years old. I am married (almost 19 years) and have two beautiful kids! A 16 year old daughter and a 14 year old son!

I've battled my weight all of my life and have made a decision that THIS is the year that all changes. Mostly because I want to be HEALTHY! In August of 2007 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and underwent a unilateral mastectomy of my left breast. I also had reconstruction surgery at the same time. I am happy to report that I am hereby cancer-free!

I had a TRAM free-flap procedure where my Doctor created my new breast out of my tummy tissue! Believe me, he had plenty of that work with! The added benefit of a tummy tuck was nice...but now its time to get the REST of my body into shape.

I haven't decided yet...but I may join Weight Watchers...even though I know how the plan works and could probably do it on my own. I think the added benefit of a support group is a key factor!
(UPDATE: Joined WW on Feb. 15th, 2008.)

I've never been a "small" girl! In fact, I think I when I was younger I went from 99 to 160 lbs. overnight? lol I don't remember ever weighing less than 160 even when I was in high school!

As far as diets go.....you name it, I've done it. I've been a Weight Watcher member at least 4 times. I've tried Atkins, Nutrisystem, Slimfast...etc. I also did Phen Phen back in the early 90's for about 3-4 months. I lost 34 lbs (down to 157) and was completely happy at that weight. I also maintained it for almost 3 years. Then when I switched to a desk job...the weight slowly crept back on. Now..after years and years of yo-yo dieting I've reached my all-time high! A couple weeks ago I was at 203.5....but this morning I weighed in at 198.

This picture below was taken in April of 2005...when I was probably at my lowest in many years! (173 lbs.) At the time I thought I was WAY fat...but looking back now, I really wasn't that bad! Look how much thinner my cheeks are! Sheesh!

Plan of Choice:: Weight Watchers

Workout Philiosophy:: I'm a gym rat ALL the way

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