Denise's Happy, Healthy,Healing Journal-Posts welcome

[DisDee]

What a week! I won't even try to describe how I got thru this week with all the over-eating. I am so glad that the New Year is almost here and that I can wipe the slate clean and renew myself. I am big on new beginnings, but not resolutions. I always feel that I set myself up for failure when I make them. We have another family get together tomorrow, so my plan is to focus on the people and not the food. We haven't seen a few of the people who will be there since last Christmas.

Just in case I don't post again, I'll wish everone a Happy New Year!!!!

 

[CJK]

Sounds like you've had a busy but fun holiday season! I completely hear you on all those treats around that are just calling our names. I'm still dreaming about this candycane chocolate cheesecake that I had the other day. But as you said, the new year is upon us and it's a great time to resume our healthy lifestyles. Happy New Year to you as well and here's to a fantastic 2007!

 

[DisDee]

Happy New Year to all, and thanks for stopping by CJK. I'm back on track today! I stayed within my calorie range and took a short walk. I wasn't going to weigh myself, but I did anyway and was surprised to see that I had only gained 1 pound. I am a happy camper! I have less than 3 weeks till my trip to WDW. I'd like to lose another few pounds, and also hope to see my energy level and stamina increase. Since it now January, I am allowing myself to start packing, which makes the upcoming trip a reality. The countdown has begun!!!!!!!!!!!

Off to do a few things around the house before the HGTV Dream House comes on at 9:00. Yes, I am a dreamer, but watching the show has become a NY Day ritual with us. If I win the house, I'll invite the WISH journalists for a vaca. Keep your fingers crossed!

 

[goldcupmom]

Glad things are getting back to 'normal', DisDee!

Have a Happy, Healthy 2007!

3 weeks til WDW? I'm SO jealous!

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise!

So glad to get back into a routine. Vacations with the kids sure send me out to pasture!

I too watched the Dream House. Pretty cool. Count me in on the invite when you win!

Glad the holidays were good to you. We had a pretty good one. Our next big thing is DS and DH are going to Mich Tech for an offical tour and such. I believe they are going on DH's next break, the end of March. So we should have taxes done and financial aide filled out by then. He is excited, yet as I know I have lamented before, I wish he would stay local for a year. Oh well, guess I won't win this round.

When are you off on vacation? I am going to miss taking a year off. But college is more important right now.

The best to you!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

I had a pretty good week! Did OK with the food until we went to dinner at the Olive Garden. Since we were using a gift card, I splurged and added dessert to my meal (chocolate cheesecake..yum!), then spent the rest of the evening in a food-induced stupor. I really felt crappy after eating all that food. I've gotten used to those smaller meals and snacks spaced throughout the day, so that heavy meal did not sit well with me.

For exercise, I've been walking a little more, and have begun to use the Comcast on Demand videos. I tried a beginner's yoga workout, but can't tolerate the poses done while kneeling. I had to modify that one. I'm also doing a Leslie Sansone walking video. I'm trying to add variety to my routines, because I tend to get bored real easily.

Wendy, its nice to see you back on the journals again! The holidays were such a busy but fun time. To answer your question about vaca, we flying down on January 20, driving to Tampa to visit Busch Gardens on Sat. and Sun., and then to Orlando for WDW and Seaworld. I can't wait! My last trip to WDW with my hubby was in Sept. '05. We saved 3 days from our passes to make them non-expiring, and may add a 4th. We're flying back on the 27th. We've rented points at a BCV studio, so I'm real excited about staying there for the first time! I know what you mean about college being more important right now. We went to WDW in '97, and then not again to 2001 with the kids. They were on semester break, and we were able to get a super rate at AKL because our original resort choice was closed for renovations. Somehow, I think this was our best trip because they were older and knew how to have fun on their own. It was great!

Take care and post often! Have a great weekend!

 

[tbstein]

HI Denise!

I agree that the trips are better as they are older. Although there are some very special memories from them as little ones, but some of our best trips are the most recent ones. Our last one was Dec 05. We went for an entire week, and even convinced my parents to come over for 2 nights. We had a great time and are very eager for Dec 08 when we plan (hopefully) to go again.

Have a great time and hug a princess for us!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Just want to share an exciting moment that I had yesterday. I was trying on some clothes for our upcoming trip (capris and shorts) and all were either too big to wear or fit so much more comfortably than when I last wore them back in September. I was quite surprised, I know that I had lost weight, but to see a real confirmation of the loss was just the boost I need to keep going.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Just want to share an exciting moment that I had yesterday. I was trying on some clothes for our upcoming trip (capris and shorts) and all were either too big to wear or fit so much more comfortably than when I last wore them back in September. I was quite surprised, I know that I had lost weight, but to see a real confirmation of the loss was just the boost I need to keep going.

Isn't that such a great feeling!? Just yesterday I had a pair of capris on that had been too tight to wear when I first started dieting. Then yesterday I had to go to the bathroom-pants down without unzipping. Isn't that wonderful? Or is that TMI? Anyways, I love when you can feel the difference in clothes.

 

[DisDee]

It is a great feeling Simba's Mom! Isn't your trip coming up real soon? Have a super time and enjoy the dining plan...just not too much!(LOL) We're on it also at the end of the month. I'll have to pick and choose wisely.

 

[Simba's Mom]

It is a great feeling Simba's Mom! Isn't your trip coming up real soon? Have a super time and enjoy the dining plan...just not too much!(LOL) We're on it also at the end of the month. I'll have to pick and choose wisely.

Yup-I can't wait! 24 hours from now I hope to be at the BCV planning the rest of my day, which hopefully will include seeing the Osborne Lights.

 

[tbstein]

Just want to share an exciting moment that I had yesterday. I was trying on some clothes for our upcoming trip (capris and shorts) and all were either too big to wear or fit so much more comfortably than when I last wore them back in September. I was quite surprised, I know that I had lost weight, but to see a real confirmation of the loss was just the boost I need to keep going.

YEAH! That is wonderful! It is a great feeling! A great confirmation that you are going a great job!

Enjoy getting ready for Disney!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

I'm back from our great trip to WDW. I'll catch up real soon. We used the dining plan and surprisingly I came back weighing the same.

 

[DisDee]

We returned last Sat. night from our wonderful trip to WDW. We utilized the dining plan and enjoyed every minute of it. My strategy for this trip was to eat what I wanted, but to stop when I started to get that full uncomfortable feeling.This worked very well for me as I returned at the same weight as when I started the trip. We were gone for eight days and had a blast! We had a couple of down days, one which we spent at Stormalong Bay, and another which included a trip to the Poly for Dole Whip. We met up with my bother and his wife who live in Ft. Myers. It was great to see them, and also motivational because my SIL has lost 50+ pounds and my bro has lost weight too.

My knees held up fairly well with all of that walking. My leg muscles were just achy and fatigued. I did wear my brace for the last couple of days, just as a precaution. Silly me, I wore it to the airport, forgetting that it has metal strips inside the elastic for support, so I set off the metal detector. I had to get the full security check...chemical test, pat down, wand, etc. My hubby said I freaked some little girls who were sitting beside him putting their shoes back on. They wanted to know what that lady did wrong. Gotta laugh at my own stupidity.

Gotta run now. We're going to a family BD party. I'll post more later.

 

[DisDee]

Just another manic Monday, and its off to work I go. I decided to sign up for the March of Dimes Walkamerica in April. I did the walk in the late eighties for several years, and if I remember correctly, it was about 15 miles back then. My local walk is now 5 miles. So now, I must walk more regularly and stretch, stretch, stretch. I have a bad habit of not doing that, and I always pay for it later.

I've been very good about writing my food choices in my little notebook, but have trouble transferring it to Calorie King when I get home from work. So, that is another goal for me this week. I made it to Curves twice last week, so this week I'll make it 3 times. I may have to take my walks in the mall. Its very cold here in NJ this week.

Hope everyone has a super week and meets their goals! I am certainly going to try to!

 

[DisDee]

I'm feeling a little stressed today. Sometimes I expect way too much of myself, and when I fall short of my expectations ,I get in a funk. So, I need to perk up,and end my little pity party.

My hubby and I are thinking about joining a gym together. I've been a Curves member for a couple of years, and its getting real boring. We have a place about a mile from our home that offers all kinds of classes, equipment, cardio, pool and spa. We would also qualify for a reimbursement from our health plan. So what do we have to lose? Maybe we'll check it out this weekend.

I stayed within my calorie range today, although I didn't make the most nutritious choices. I'm always bad about snacking at work.

Tomorrow, I'll walk at lunchtime since I'm going to a scrapbooking class after work. Its a Disney layout class...hopefully good for beginners.

 

[DisDee]

I decided that I need to be back here on the Wish journals... writing always helps with my motivation. I'm holding steady with my weight loss, always in a range of 2 lbs. on the scale. It depends on the time of day, fluid intake, etc. I've got some important events coming up that I need to prepare for.

1. Walkamerica on April 29
2. 33rd anniversary on May 11
3. My son's wedding on Aug.4

With that said, I would like to lose 5 lbs. in the next 30 days, and walk at least 4 days a week, with a l.t. goal of 1,000 steps a day. So, by March 19, I'll be a little lighter, and have more stamina. I think my goals ar do-able, so WISH me luck!

 

[DisDee]

I purchased the book, "You: ON a Diet" on Monday night. I just started to read it. It has lots of common sense info and medical info also in terms that are not like reading a textbook. I'm not sure if this program will work for me, but since I love to read, I'll let you know what I think. It might be listed on ebay next week.(LOL)

I've been lax about scheduling some medical follow-ups and routine appts., so its time to get to work on that. Unfortunately, our eye dr. doesn't accept our new medical plan, so I have to find a new dr. That's always fun...just when you find an office that you like, you have to make a switch.

I've really been missing WDW since we returned from our vaca. We had such a great time but came back to ugly winter and grayness. Sometimes I think I have that SAD syndrome. I'm wishing for springtime and flowers!

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise!

Yes, I have been gone for a bit. Reality seemed to get in the way, as well all else. I am ready to get back on track. The summer season is coming up, and I really don't want to feel that I am behind already.

Thanks for checking in on me. It helps to know that you all are out there!

Wendy

 

[hmbbears]

Hi Denise,
Ater you posted on my journal I came by to read yours. It is fun to read! Sounds like you are keeping up with your goals and doing well! I sure wish I could go to WDW as many times as you do! I have been twice and we are planning on a Disney cruise to renew our vows in Jan. of 2010 for our 25th anniversary! That is one of the reasons that I am trying to loose weight and get my joints stronger. I want to be able to really enjoy myself!

Keep up the good work!