Cam's New Lease on Life Journal (comments welcome!)

[postesf]

Cam! Great job! You had a great workout and you are sticking with your eating!!! I am so proud of you. Keep it up girl!

Stacie

 

[keenercam]

Thank you, Stacie! My journal and WISH friends are really, really helping me to stay motivated.

I really wanted to TM last night but my right ankle has been bothering me. I am pretty convinced I need new shoes. The support in the right foot seems to be angling my foot in a weird way and I just can't seem to tie in the right way to get it secure. So, I figured I shouldn't do the TM in those shoes. Hoping my back-up pair are in better shape for my LR this weekend.

 

[Kewz1]

Thank you, Stacie! My journal and WISH friends are really, really helping me to stay motivated.

First, I have to say I am not stalking you! I feel like I am following you from thread to thread! I do have a life. Really. I know it's here somehwere...

Anyway, I just had to say you have motivated me after reading some of your journal! You truly are an inspiration. I am actually looking forward to the gym today!

Stay focused, Cam! You're doing great!

Kristen

 

[keenercam]

THank you, Kristen! You are such a sweetie! I can't imagine finding the time for the gym if I were temporarily a single parent, educating my own children and running a household. Whatever you are doing is very impressive, sweetie! Enjoy the gym because it's "you time" that you deserve!

 

[goldcupmom]

Crisis sounds like SO NOT FUN!!!!!!!

Glad you're hanging in there, though. Hope the ankle feels better. Shoes can be such an incredible help and hindrance! Gotta keep them in good shape.

Hope today is a bit better for you at work. Food looks GREAT!!!! Did you WI yesterday???? How'd you do???

 

[keenercam]

Crisis sounds like SO NOT FUN!!!!!!!

Glad you're hanging in there, though. Hope the ankle feels better. Shoes can be such an incredible help and hindrance! Gotta keep them in good shape.

Hope today is a bit better for you at work. Food looks GREAT!!!! Did you WI yesterday???? How'd you do???

Thanks, Julie! Actually, I'd forgotten to email Brenda with my weigh in. I was down .5 this week, so that my total is now 6 pounds down from January 1. Certainly nothing to brag about, but I am just so glad to not be gaining through all the stress eating.

 

[MIdanceMom]

I beg to differ Cam.

6 pounds since January IS something to brag about. That is a 1 pound/week loss, right where you want to be. That is 1 bag of sugar and 4 sticks of butter that you are not carrying aound with you. You lost that weight despite all the stress and demands on your time. DO NOT sell yourself short woman. You are amazing.

Take care,
Beth

 

[keenercam]

I beg to differ Cam.

6 pounds since January IS something to brag about. That is a 1 pound/week loss, right where you want to be. That is 1 bag of sugar and 4 sticks of butter that you are not carrying aound with you. You lost that weight despite all the stress and demands on your time. DO NOT sell yourself short woman. You are amazing.

Take care,
Beth

Beth -- You are so sweet! You made me all teary -- happy tears, but thank you so much!! What in the world would I do without you guys? You keep preventing me from beating myself up. It's like having my very own protection from the biggest bully around! Love ya, mean it!


Oh, I am so excited! Kathy (Valentine) just called me and she and Judy (honeibee) and I have been finalizing details for dress shopping this weekend! And get this! When I just spoke with her, Kathy actually insists that she WANTS to help me with wedding crafts!!! How fun is that!!!???? Isn't she a darling?

Food:
B: apple
L: barley w/beef broth; green salad w/3 oz salmon fillet
D: barley, 1 chicken nugget, 1 pierogie, carrots, 3 oz baked salmon fillet; 3 oz baked flounder fillet
dessert: weight watchers 1 pt chocolate cake

It looks like a lot of food, but really wasn't and tonight was very controlled even as I cooked dinner for DS14.

Day 4 is a victory. 4/4!

 

[keenercam]

I am having such a bad day. I can't even stand myself at this point. I was supposed to go wedding gown shopping with two friends this weekend, but it looks like the weather will prevent them from travelling. And I won't be going without them. The weather has put me in the position of being at work without staff, doing secretarial stuff that I can't bill my time on and being totally inefficient and overwhelmed.

I just ate half a donut.

Food today:
B: apple; coffee w/skim milk; 2 multi-grain low-fat eggo waffles dry
S: 60 calories worth of low fat, sliced turkey breast; 1/2 donut; lemon tea

Several of us in the office are ordering in lunch. I restrained myself to a roast beef & swiss on whole wheat with pretzels. What I really wanted was egg salad on a potato roll with cole slaw on the side & chips & a brownie (this is what someone else ordered; it took a lot NOT to say "make that 2"). Unfortunately, none of this will make a wedding gown look better on me. I really need to get past being so down today. And I really need to stop scrounging for more food that I really don't need to eat.

 

[goldcupmom]

that today gets better & a massive !!

Good job on ordering a better choice!

Hope the weather improves & things at work start looking brighter.

No more donut halves!!!!! (But gee, that sounds good about now!!)

 

[Blueeyes101817]

O cam--im sorry to hear about the crisis at work-that is NEVER fun!
And the weather here is not good at all..i even had a snow day!

hang in there, this too shall pass!

 

[traceycooper]

Oh Cam
sorry about the work crisis & i really hope your friends make it for the shopping trip - you have so looked forward to it

On the good side you have resisted lots of temptation & not snacked at night, if you dont get to try on dresses this weekend - look on the bright side - gives you more time to continue with your great progress & to look even more stunning

I resisted the chocolate ...but i did have a bowl of cereal instead!
The cereal proberbly had more calories in it!!! but it is healthier right???

 

[toystoryduo]

Cam,

I hope the weather improves and that your friends can make it for the shopping trip. I think you made great food choices, despite the added work and weather stress.

 

[traceycooper]

i come head hung in shame
I ate dip last night - ontop of curry!!

Hope your doing better than me Cam!

 

[keenercam]

i come head hung in shame
I ate dip last night - ontop of curry!!

Hope your doing better than me Cam!

Tracey -- you have NOTHING on me, sweetie. Totally blown weekend as far as food, starting with eating too much of the wrong things Friday night at a charity event, then Saturday night hanging out /"celebrating" with friends after wedding gown shopping, and panera & then cheesesteaks yesterday. So outrageously stressed working last night until after midnight and the next few days will be hell. My stomach is so sick today after over-indulging this weekend. UGH!

Okay, let's get back on track. I think I am still 4 for 7 (or maybe 4 for 8? I'll have to go back and check -- AFTER my noon work deadline). Ready to do this?

 

[MIdanceMom]

Cam,

I am sorry that work has been so stressful for you. You have been handling it beautifully though. Great job on Friday's lunch. Did you find any gowns you liked? I hope you made your deadline.

Don't forget to sleep somewhere in here.


Beth

 

[keenercam]

Thank you, Beth! I made my noon deadline even though my secretary called out sick. PLUS I had an emergency hearing at 1:30 and I have another one tomorrow morning that is in this huge case that has been so time-consuming.

I can't believe I found FOUR gowns I LOVE! I am going back in 2 weeks to try on my dream gown, that only 2 salons have; the manager of this salon is having it shipped in for that weekend so that I can try it on. PLUS there are 3 more the manager said she thought I'd like that I'll also consider. I can't believe I won't have to "settle" for anything. Any of the four we narrowed it down to on Saturday would be so wonderful!

Now, I just have to get my eating under control!

Thank you for asking, sweetie!

SLEEP!! What an awesome prospect!!!

 

[postesf]

Hi Cam! Sounds like you had fun gown shopping!!! How exciting!!! I've not done too great eating either... I just ate a brownie! eek!

 

[toystoryduo]

Cam,

I'm sorry to hear about the stress at work. I hope things settle down there soon.

That's great that you were able to try some dresses on! Were your friends able to come for the shopping as well?

Hope you have a good evening. Don't forget to take some time for you too.

 

[goldcupmom]

Hope things are getting at least a little bit better at work. You deserve a break!!

Wedding dress shopping sounds like it went really well & was a bit of fun for you at last.

Can't wait to hear/see the final selection!