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

[DisDee]

Day 8-TGIF!!!!!

Its funny how my enthusiasm and good intentions kind of fizzle out by the end of the week. I didn't meet all of my goals but those that I did meet, have me feeling really good.

The weather is icy and snowy here. Its hard to believe that the temp was in the 70's earlier in the week. I did my walking outdoors, now I'm going to have to hit the malls again.

I plan to do the federal taxes tomorrow, and if I'm not too depressed I'll attempt the state too. I also will be making Easter Basket bows for a friend who is active with the the Sunshine Foundation, and distributes the baskets to kids. I'm also making some awareness ribbons for the March of Dimes Walkamerica. I'm making them into magnets and giving them to my freinds and family who support me.

Have a great weekend!

Today's quote..."Do not give up, and always create your own momentum. Build on every success to get more successes. And never quit" Mark Victor Hansen

 

[tbstein]

Hi Denise. Just wanted to send a note of good cheer, and to say hope you have a great St Pat's Day!


Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Day 9-Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I'm going to make this a quickie check-in. DH is waiting for me to catch a movie with him.

I mall walked today-2.5 miles. There's still ice all over the place here, so its not safe to walk outside. Just think, spring is just a few days away.

I'll post more tomorrow as I need to do some catching up.

 

[DisDee]

Day 10 "The highest reward for a man's toil is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it." John Ruskin

We had a lazy day at home today with the exception of running to Home Depot early on. I did complete the Federal Taxes yesterday...we didn't owe and got a tiny refund. All is good with the world!

Goals for this week
*Walk at least 30 minutes 5 times
*Curves 2-3 times
*Journal food choices
*Cut back on soda and caffeinated drinks (I'm having sleep issues)

I looked back on my journal entries since June and I realize that I'm better at writing about my goals rather than trying to acheive them. So, with that said, I need to find a way to rejunvinate my efforts. I know its easier said than done and in my case it has to be done!

Have a great week everyone!

 

[CaroleD]

Lol. You are honest anyway about not goal meeting.

I had a discussion with a doctor about sleep one time. His response was that many people do not really give themselves permission to sleep. That as they are starting to enter that sleepy state just before sleep that they in some way resist it instead of allowing it. And most people don't realize they are doing that. So I tried it and found it helped me, not always but often.

 

[DisDee]

Day 11

Walked 30 min. at the mall
Journaled my food
Drank herbal tea in place of coffee
Need to stretch!

I talked with my DD today, and she mentioned that she would like to go to WDW again. Probably DD, DSIL, DH and myself next January. Her FIL said they could use their Vistana timeshare. I don't know much about Vistana, so I'll have to do some research, and make it a Cheap Trip. I would rather stay on property, but I'm flexible. Time to start planning!

 

[DisDee]

Day 12-Spring has Sprung!!!!

I love new beginnings, and the spirit of renewal! I had an appt. with the oral surgeon today-a consult in preparation to have my wisdom teeth removed. I couldn't get a Friday appt. until the end of April, so I'm thinking about trying another day so I can move it up. Its not that I'm looking forward to having it done, I just want it over with.

Carole, thanks for the tip about sleep prep. A big part of the problem is DH and his snoring along with menopausal symptoms. I'm sure the caffeine is a culprit also. I'm willing to try anything.

My food choices were so-so today. I got home early because of the appt., so I was able to make a nice dinner. DH has been wanting stuffed peppers, so I made them tonight. They turned out really tasty! It was a nice treat for him, cause he's usually the one who starts dinner.

Tomorrow I plan to walk at lunch, since I have a hair appt. after work. The weather is supposed to warm up as the week continues. I am so ready for Spring.

"The real secret of success is enthusiasm." Walter Chrysler

 

[goldcupmom]

You're doing GREAT, Denise! I'm just beginning to catch up on journals.

I LOVE your quotes. Some of them really hit home!

Have a good rest of the week. Glad you're starting to warm up.

Spring - FINALLY - AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

 

[CaroleD]

My favourite time of year! We still have snow in areas that don't get alot of sun but elsewhere its all melted. And Thurs its going up to 14 degrees-about 60 in F. It really does seem like a renewal. Though when I had arthritis pain it would flare up with the change in seasons. No more.

I start to look at my backyard as a challenge. What to plant this year. My gardening books will be resurfacing again.

Enjoy!

 

[DisDee]

Day 13

"Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power." Seneca

Yesterday was blah...it must be Wednesdays, a hump day thing. Work is really busy because I have 2 of the sales reps in my group on the road this week. I'm taking all of their calls and writing their orders.

Today's plan is to walk at lunchtime, journal every morsel of food and stay in my calorie range. I'm also mixing up my stretches so I hit different areas. I bought a box of cards called "The Stretch Deck" which has about 50 different stretches with diagrams. I'm adding them to my Curves stretches when I go there so my routine isn't the same. I do get bored rather easily.

I just started the audio book-"Four Blind Mice" by James Patterson. Its got me hooked already. I have a 35-40 minute commute, so it helps the time go by more quickly.

Have a great Thurs. everyone!

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise!

Just dropping in to say Hi.

I agree that Spring is the best time of the year. I do like late fall as well, but that could be because I LOVE Halloween.

I read you are planning a trip! Wonderful! And in a New You! I have wondered if Mickey will recognize me with less of me!

Keep up the journalling!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Just had some time to kill and thought I would spread around some pixie dust!

 

[DisDee]

Not sure what day I'm at on the challenge. Forgot to post on Thursday and fell asleep last night. I've got lots of catching up to do and should have some time tomorrow morning. DH is working OT. I'll check in then.

 

[DisDee]

March 25-Day 17 (I think!)

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." Confucius

Call us crazy, but Spirit Airlines offered $9.00 fares to Orlando on Friday, so DH and I decided to book it-$74.00 total RT- fees and taxes included, for 2 flights. We're going June 1-9. Of course we won't be in Orlando the entire time, we're heading straight to my brother's in Ft. Myers, and doing some touristy things, then we head to the St. Augustine area to DH's brother's place, then back to Orlando. We're not going to the parks, just BB and TL. We booked Buena Vista Suites for 2 nights ($88.00), so we'll get a full breakfast and have a fridge and microwave in the room. We'll do DT Disney, and maybe hit City Walk. I'd like to go to Margaritaville.

So, with all that said, I have to continue on my fitness quest. I've been very lax when using Calorie King, so that's my number 1 priority. I keep reminding myself about how well my son did by keeping track of his food intake and adding exercise to his life.

It looks like its going to be a beautiful day today. I'll be heading outside to walk, maybe somewhere different since I have plenty of time to explore.

Enjoy your day! Denise

 

[CaroleD]

Its fun to do the impulsive stuff. And great price on the flights. How could you pass that up anyway! Was it just a one day sale?

 

[tbstein]

Wow Denise, great price! So glad you enjoyed the pixie dust. The sun was shinning, house was clean, and there was spare time to enjoy--even if it was only an hour.

Today here was a beautiful day. Hope it hangs around til after Easter! I am on vacation the week before Easter and I would love to have some time outside.

Hope you enjoy the week!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Day 19-"To begin to think with purpose is to enter the ranks of those strong ones wo only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment."

Today was beautiful here in NJ...it was in the upper 70's with sunshine. I didn't walk because I'm having some gyn problems again. I made an appt. for April 11, which is actually a follow-up for the problems I was having back in the fall. This whole menopause thing sucks. I've also heard it called mental-pause which is how I act when all this is going on. I get myself really worked up, so I'll probably lose some weight which is the only good thing about it.

DH and I sat out on the patio after dinner, and even lit a fire in our outdoor fireplace. We're burning the old paperwork that I've been cleaning out of the files while I worked on our taxes. It was so nice and relaxing to just sit out there with a magazine and chit-chat with DH.

I got an e-mail from National today for a $40.00 off per week code. I tried it with our ressie and it got our 9 day rental down to $215.00. I'm aiming for under $200.00, then I'll really be happy.

Carole, I think that Spirit sale was extremely limited. My hubby just happened to look at the e-mail and jumped on the fare. We're very fortunate to have jobs where we can get time off fairly easily. I have 4 weeks vaca, and he has even more than that, although his accumulates monthly.

Hopefully, I'll be feeling a little better both mentally and physically tomorrow. I'll take a walk at lunch. I'm lucky to have 3 parks with walking trails near work, plus my office park is situated on a lake with a path. During the cold weather, I can take it indoors to the mall which is about 2 miles away.

Enough rambling for tonight. I must be going thru mental-pause. LOL! Have a great tomorrow!

 

[CaroleD]

I think sometimes we just need to sit and relax. Its healthy. I went for a walk tonight with DH and I've finally stopped pushing him to walk faster....I'm a slow learner. We just walked and talked at a relaxed pace and ended up walking farther than we ever have. It was nice. Our weather is turning cold again tomorrow. We've have lovely weather in the low 70's the last three days.
I'm lucky in my city too. Lots of walking trails close by running all over the city and in particular along the river.

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise.

Sounds like a lovely way to enjoy a beautiful night! Relaxing with your DH is always a great way to know life is great!

Hope you had another great day!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

"There is only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything." Vince Lombardi

Good morning...Just a quickie check-in before I get ready for work. I know I've been MIA for the past couple of days. I think I have Spring fever! I'm also counting down to our Florida vaca-63 days!

The weather looks nice for the next couple of days-no rain until Sunday. That gives me the oppurtunity to get in some nice walks. DD will be visiting this weekend, and she is a dedicated walker, so I'm sure I won't be able to keep up with her, but it will be great to get out together!

I'll play journal catch-up this weekend. I appreciate your visits Wendy and Carole! Have a super-duper Friday!