A new day for me! (any posts are welcome)

[eeyore45]

I'm trying to find a place to collect my thoughts, to stand up and be accountable. I have joined other boards before, and it didnt stick, and now I'm too embarrassed to even post on those boards!

I made it to two miles yesterday. I know I need a shot in my heel, the pain is intense, and I couldnt go to work today. I eat less when I work, of course I bring my lunch and snacks and stay out of the teacher's lounge!

My goals for this week is drink 100 oz of water.
Walk 2 miles every day
Strength training every other day
Eat less, eat healthier.
Take my vitamins!
Only get on the scale once a day (and then slowly down till once a week)
Be accountable for my choices.

Long Term

Be happier,
walk further without tiring out!
To exercise without complaint, or boredom!!
Not to crave carbs, or soda!
Button my jeans and bend over!
To not step on the scale!
To lose 2# a week in a healthy manner, to not quit when I dont lose an unrealistic 5# a week! Its insane to want to see the scale go down quickly, knowing how long it took to creep up, it takes twice as long to creep down.. and to be ok with that, not to give up just because the scale, and my clothes arent cooperating, I'm not cooperating. To take one day at a time, and move forward!!

 

[calena]

You sound so much like me. I too have tried before. Let us be accountable and do this for health. This is not a diet or an exercise program, but a way of life. I'm starting out too and our goals look very similar. Let's keep in touch!!!

 

[eeyore45]

Yeah! I made it! I'm also dialoguing in the WISH main page... I guess you could say I'm a talker, and I feel lonely. I try and think of someone I can call and do something with, but mostly people are busy, and then I get busy with my kids... and the moment passes. When its really hard to pass on food, I try and spend an hour on the internet, then the moment passes, or I find something healthy to eat... I try and drink my water while I surf too...

I'm most afraid of the scale. You see such a huge loss number the first week. I know I'm playing a trick with the scale... I always try and start my "diet" in the middle of 'that time of month' I get so bloated... Then I make the right choices, I stay away from chocolate, and cakes, Ding Dongs are not my friends!!

Well, I started cutting back, exercising, making slow changes, itty bitty exercises on Friday... I stepped on the scale today, down 8#'s I so want to get excited about that "number", yet realistically I cant, otherwise I'll expect that number loss each week! I have to stay on track and convince my mind that 2#'s a week is a HUGE SUCCESS... not to compare that loss to the 8# of the first week... that "cheat" week!!

Yesterday was a whirlwind of emotions. And I made it thru without stopping at a fast food. I made it thru on less carbs. I'm in need of some carbs, when I cut back too much I get dizzy and pass out, throw up, and its not good. So I try and remember to eat more protien more often, and then pick healthy grains like the information in South Beach Diet Plan, but in the end I have to do what works for me, and that's the trick... finding what I can live with for the rest of my life. The choices I've made before were selfish, instant gratification... I know better, but wanted to eat out, I have so little enjoyment that going out was a special "treat"... now I'm changing THAT attitude!!

My goal for today....

Get on the exercise ball and do 20 minutes of Core Secrets, do some sit ups, and upper arm workout.

Drink 100oz of water...
eat healthy for lunch, and dinner

 

[Lesli54]

Welcome to the WISH journals. You are off to a great start! Recognizing your habits is half the battle. Try not to get tied to those numbers too much, remember that sometimes the numbers don't move, but there can be a difference in the way the clothing fits.

Good luck on your journey.

 

[CarolA]

Welcome
I think you have a good approach. We didn't suddenly wake up overweight it took us a while to get here and we aren't going to wake up thin. (However, if the Fairy Godmother is granting wishies...... )

Keep up the good work!

 

[mking624]

Hi there! Welcome to WISH!!

This is an awesome place to be where there's just SO much encouragement (and where no one makes you feel bad if you slip up...something I didn't feel at other places I tried to do this at). I'm so glad you're here with us taking this journey...it's gonna lead to a better YOU!

 

[eeyore45]

Thanks for the encouragement!! I love reading so many wonderful posts -

someone posted its a journey, not a destination!

I got my exercise in, 30 minutes of Core Secrets, that exercise ball, with weights, a good time spent on abs! I need a bigger space to work in!! My dh is a great inspiration, he's lost 30#'s quietly, he just is deligent in exercising at work! And eating less!

I had tunafish, tomatoes and an apple for lunch. 1T of Peanut butter on toast with fresh hot tea for breakfast. I had a hard-boiled egg for snack. I ate lunch at 1pm, I think I waited to long to get the lunch in, as I was feeling light headed. So I added 8 Triscuit whole wheat crackers, and an apple! I feel much better now.

I havent got enough water in yet either (not enough trips to the bathroom!)

I am worthy!!
Sandy

 

[TigerCheer2009]

HI!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the WISH Journals. You're sure to find a lot of good inspiration and help here.

Best of luck and you are most certainly worth it!!!!!!

 

[eeyore45]

I'm on Day 3 of journaling!!

I made it thru yesterday - wasnt easy. Then I added up my calories, oops, I ate 6 small times yesterday, but I usually reserve a 500 calorie dinner, and my dinner ended up only 150 calories, so I had a container of yogurt before I went to bed!! Now I know Ihave to do better, but I thought its best to get those calories in so I can be stronger,k live longer!!

Today is going to be harder. I got my exercise in yesterday, boy did that feel good! I love that exercise ball, I've had one for a year, but not any dvd's to show me the moves (other than the sit ups!) Its so much easier on the ball than on the floor. (I got mine at Target) I used the 30 min all over, and I was sweating in 15 minutes. I thought I was going to be sore this morning, one of the back moves to make me stronger felt sore last night, but today, its all good.

I'm starting to believe I can do this. I'm getting over a 'hump' of some sort! and it feels good... gotta run, I'm late!

 

[mking624]

Yes yes...you ARE worthy!! You are worth all of this!! It'll get easier over time as you retrain your body and mind to keep working through this. I think the mind is the most difficult to train. I've been doing this for a few weeks now and while my body is finally ok, my mind is still strruggling to cheat every now and then. It'll take time, and we'll have slip ups every now and then...but we just pick ourselves up and move on. We can do it!

 

[eeyore45]

Temptation is high today!

Today this school is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day! Food of all kinds in the lounge! I brought my lunch so I'll stay over here thank you!! Its hard Monday and Tuesday I was a 3rd grade teacher - lunch at 1PM - today I'm 2nd grade, and lunch is NOW??!! 10:45! um ok!!

I feel really happy today, I'm filled with hope. DH has a job interview, in a position he's qualified for, he's been working at a job he hated, was so overqualified for, it was bringing him down... now he has hope... It would mean a change, a year where we are now (DS would be a senior, and a one hour commute is doable... but then , the sky's the limit, with Portland Oregon a possiblitiy!!

My foot still hurts, but I really feel like getting out and walking, the weather is finally cooperating, showing signs of spring, hope, renewal... I want to be a part of it....

 

[Lesli54]

You are doing great! Don't worry too much if some days you are down a few calories. It is going to happen as you begin to figure out what is best for you. As long as you are not starving yourself, you will be fine.

Good job on taking your lunch and trying to stay away from the taboo food in the teacher's lounge.

 

[eeyore45]

Well I'm back from chaperoning the High School band trip! I always feel so priveleged to be a part of thier lives! Its such a small sacrifice on my part, but the laughter, and greatness I witness is a forever thing!

While at the University of Illinois, I wore my pedimoter - walked 5.2 miles Saturday. My foot/ankle was very sore, glad I'm getting it looked at on Tuesday! (bone spur most likely!) I hated the clothes I wore, no I hated the way I looked and felt in the clothes I wore. It made me more determined to make healthier choices! I wore an outfit from Coldwater Creek, the travel collection, very lightweight, no wrinkles from the 3 hour bus trip, and I thought it looked nicer than jeans, definately 'cooler'... but absolutely no "tummy control panels' eesh... I'm huge around the tummy area - talk about 'spare tires'... DS #1 while on his drive down to visit his gf (it was weekend before finals, he was jealous his mom and brother were there!) his car front tire blew - scary for him... $$$ later, I'm sure its working out - luckily my pocketbook was there to float the money for the tire!

I'm tired today tho. A little deflated too, I know I need to step on the scale, but I know what it will say, my pants are tight, so I feel as if I took 2 steps backward. I need to get back on the exercise ball, continue to drink the water... and not worry that I dont feel so "gung ho"... its ok because I have to expect slow loss. I cant give up on me. One day at a time. Think about the week, not one day. DH and the kids are grilling steaks, baked potatoes, I think fresh pineapple is for dessert (no strawberries - thank goodness they like topping them with vanilla ice cream, and I'm just not that strong today, or tomorrow...!)

(edited to add
He made bread... Homemade BREAD!! Can you smell it????

 

[calena]

Keep going! Just think how great it feels when the pants start to get more comfy, loose and then too big! DH also has a foot issue - maybe a spur. I bought him some Nikes ( at Winners) with a really thick sole and they are quite comfortable for him. I also had foot surgery twice as the result of an accident and several broken bones and I have learned it is SO important to have good fitting supportive shoes. Yes, they cost more, but it is SO worth it in the long run. After my first surgery I could still barely walk... I did gain weight during this time (about 12 years ago now) when I was in a cast and using crutches for so long. Anyway - good shoes are a must because we have to keep walking. Now I am starting to jog, which is amazing for me. I take glucosamine (sp??) to protect my joints, but have been feeling no pain in my foot due to my increased exercise. Now -- my legs are sore, but that feels GOOD!

 

[Lesli54]

You can do it! Just keep focused and you will reach your goal. We all have down days and days that aren't so good as far as food. The most important thing is to keep trying. It makes all the difference in the world as far as losing.

Where in IL are you from? I am northeast of the Quad Cities close to the Mississippi.

Have a great day!

 

[eeyore45]

My mind is in a better place today... I went 2 days without exercise. My heart is not in it, I feel as if "what's the point?" I want to crawl into a hole, and just sit here... its working for me!

I went to the podiatrist yesterday, if you have foot issues, you must get Crocs!! (a huge thread on Community board, What Crocs did for me") She gave a 2 thumbs up, as the heel does have the needed bed, there is the arch support, and the special resin does mold to your foot... I still need 3 days to get the swelling down, so I'm home foot up. When I first came home, I couldnt walk! The pain was so severe, and all she did was TAPE the foot!

Today's goal... eat healthy
Get on my exercise ball for 30 minutes.

 

[pearlieq]

The Crocs are awesome! Run, run, run (or hobble...) off to the store to get them! I don't know where you are in IL, but the Hallmark in Aurora was selling them, so maybe you can find some close by.

Exercise makes huge difference. You've already made great changes to improve your health. Keep at it!!! You can do it!

 

[calena]

Hope your foot feels better. Will have to look into Crocs. They sound great. Keep moving as you can

 

[contempgal]

Your foot sounds painful! I hope it feels better soon. I've never heard of Crocs ............ are they shoes or inserts?

I see you use an excercise ball.......I've looked into them. How do you like it?

 

[eeyore45]

I learned about Crocs from the Dis! Dchef started a thread now located on the community board the first page talks about why they are special, the rest of the 100+ pages are testimonials, and www. locations to buy them, successful websites, and questions, as the cheaper ones are multiple size I wear an 11 and bought the Large - a combo of 10/11, I was skeptical, but I'm a believer now!!

I bought the exercise ball a few years ago for sit ups, but I couldnt find exercises so it sat. then I saw an infomercial on Core Secrets, and I loved all the different exercises - I then saw the same thing at Target - so I bought it! It comes with 3 DVD's which helps mix it up, I did have the 2 5# weights, and am trying to do it, I'm amazed how sweaty I get after 10 min!! (Keep in mind the strength training exercises you should do every other day in order to give your muscles a rest... and you should do the cardio/walking daily...