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

[CaroleD]

Hi Denise,
Nice for you to have a fellow walker when your DD visits. My DD suggested an 8 Km walk on Sunday. I'm now amazed at her keenness to walk. This was a girl who used to trail behind on walks and complain all the time. Mind you that was alot of years ago. The change is very nice.

I see you will be in Disney just after we get back. My snail on my counter only has three flowers left!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Keep on journaling, Denise! Vacation will be here before you realize. (At least I hope mine comes quickly!)

Those are some pretty AWESOME airfares you got. We can't go ANYWHERE from NM cheaply.

So, you're not done with taxes either? I'm just being LAZY!

Have a great weekend!

 

[tbstein]

Hi Denise!


Have a great week.

School is out this week, and I took vacation. Of course snow is in the forecast. Figures!

Hope to journal a bit more, and to keep in touch!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Day 26-"The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time." Abraham Lincoln

Well here it is Monday and I can't believe that I didn't take time to check in over the weekend. We had a whirlwind day on Saturday and Sun. morning with DD, then after we took her to the train station, we came home and tried to get some house stuff done.

We decided to add a night or 2 at Vero Beach to our Florida road trip. Hopefully we can find availability and someone who will rent us points. It would be nice to add some beach time to the vaca.

It looks like we'll have nice weather for the next couple of days-beautiful outdoor walking weather! I'm going to take advantage of it while I can.

I'm thinking about stopping at the mall after work to look for some new work clothes. I really need to get some new pants, but I'm so hard to fit. I'm thick around the middle but my legs have gotten more toned lately, and I'm short. Its not a good combo when clothes shopping. I can wear 16 and the occasional 14 now, as long as the waist is comfy. In the past, when I find a style that fits, I buy it in several colors, so I'm hoping that I can do that again.

Off to check-in on some journals. If I don't get to them all, I'll be back again this evening to finish. Have a not so manic Monday!

 

[DisDee]

April 3-Day 27

"Remember today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday." Dale Carnegie

Monday was a good day for food and exercise! I stayed in my calorie range and took a walk at lunch time. (3 miles total according to pedometer) By the time I got to the mall last evening , I wasn't in the shopping mood, so all I bought was a pair of sandals. They're real cushy and comfy,and should be good for Florida.

I was able to find someone to rent me DVC points for a night at Vero Beach. Now hopefully there's availability. Also got an e-mail from Mousesavers yesterday for a super rate at the Radisson Resort -Celebration. I booked it for 2 nights for under $160.00 total. The resort looks really nice on the website, and the Mousesavers review was excellent. So good-bye Buena Vista Suites. Its fun to stay at a different hotel-kind of like a new adventure.

Well off to get ready for work. I need to get myself motivated today. Yesterday was a typical yucky Monday in the work sense. I relly need to catch up on some projects today.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

 

[tbstein]

Congrats on the great rate for the Raddisson. You will have a blast!

I have enjoyed reading your qoutes, but the last 2 are very thought provoking. Thanks!

Wendy

 

[goldcupmom]

Have a not so manic Monday!

I LOVE IT!!!! Sounds like EVERY day at my house!

Glad you found good rates! That's GREAT!

Did you find any pants??

Have a good rest of the week!

 

[DisDee]

Wendy, I'm glad that I started adding the quotes too. I had the calendar, and wasn't reading it everyday, so now I make it a point to read and think about them and share them with my Dis friends.

Julie...negative on the pants. I need to do my stressful pants shopping early in the day, not after work. I think I'll set aside some time next weekend to attempt it again. Maybe I won't have a big hormonal belly by then. LOL!

I walked again at lunch today. The park where I go is about a mile from work, and it's really very pleasant to walk there. The young Moms and their kids were out today, as were the dog people enjoying the 2 fenced-in dog parks. Tomorrow is supposed to be rainy, so I'll be mall walking after work. I need to stop at the Disney store for some Dollars for the trip anyway. I reward myself for saving in other areas and buy them for our vacas.

Talked to DS today, and he told me he finally booked his flights for his Aug. honeymoon. $49.00 each way -Philly to Orlando. He also added another day to the trip. 1 night at PC, 4 at Poly, and 3 night Wonder cruise. I'm jealous! We keep telling them that we'll be joining them.

Time to wind down for the night. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise.

So glad you were able to walk outside again. And I am jealous of your DS as well. Especially with looking outside at the 40 mile an hour wind and snow. It's even staying on the ground. Soon it will be July and I will grumble about the heat. Have to get my quota of whinning in somehow!

Have a great night!


Wendy

 

[DisDee]

April 5-Day 29 "Well done is better than well said" Benjamin Franklin

I've noticed a pattern with my work-outs...Strong and energetic at the beginning of the week and then it fizzles out as the days progress. Kind of like the work week. So, with that said, I need address that issue and follow thru to the end of the week.

Today the food was out of control! I bought a muffin and coffee at Dunkin Donuts this morning, then a co-worker brought in a basket of home-made Easter candy for us to share. After lunch, another co-worker brought a bag of soft pretzels. Then, it was our night out for DH and I at a local Italian place with yummy bread, dipping oil, salad and entree. At least I didn't order pasta. Yikes! Tomorrow has to be more healthy.

Vacation update...couldn't get a room at Vero Beach, so we're going to spend 2 resort days at Saratoga Springs. Rented points which equal $108.00 per night, which is great for DVC. Also added the dining plan, so I'll have to give some thought to restaurant choices.

DH is off tomorrow, so I need to discuss a grocery list with him. He's going to pick up the rest of our food, etc. for Easter dinner. What a guy!

Have a fantastic Friday!!!!!!

 

[DisDee]

April 8-Day 32 "Dreams come true; without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them." John Updike

I hope everyone celebrated a nice Easter with their families. We were a group of 8, and I cooked way too much as usual. I did send quite a bit home with everyone, and the rest of the desserts will go to work tomorrow to share with my co-workers.

I've decided to bite the bullet and post my weight and weekly losses. I think this will help to keep me honest. My highest ever was 213, and currently I weigh 187. I am up about 5 lbs., which may be due to the gyn problems, or may be due to overeating. LOL...the second scenario is probably the reason. I've been feeling really sluggish lately. I have a gyn appt. on Wed., and will probably have to go thru another round of lab work, ultrasounds, etc. I think I have myself worked up about all that, and I'm feeling physical symptoms because of it.

Its still chilly here in NJ. I wish spring would return. Its so nice to get outdoors and move, but when its windy and cold I just talk myself out of doing it.

I'm off to catch up on some journals, and get ready for the work week. Make it a good one!

 

[CaroleD]

I'm with you on the weather. I can double or triple my activity level in good weather. But somehow my eating stays the same no matter what the weather. Makes it real hard to lose weight in the winter!!!

Hope you appt goes well.

 

[tbstein]

Denise,

Good luck at the dr's. Hopefully they can get to the bottom of things and get you back on track with everything. gyn issues are never fun. Went thru it all about 8-9 yrs ago.

Have a great week!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Hey girls! This is just a quickie check-in to say that I'm not among the missing. I've been anxious over the last few days because of my upcoming dr. appt. I really am a big sqeamish (sp?) chicken. I had to do the full leg shave tonight. LOL-like the dr. even cares.

I'll check in tomorrow and let you know how it went.

Carole and Wendy...thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the support from my Dis friends more than you'll ever know. Denise

 

[tbstein]

Denise, how did the dr's go? Hope it was ok. And yes, the dr does appreciate all we do for them!


Wendy

 

[CaroleD]

I just booked an ultrasound for my gyn problem. Maybe we'll be drinking our 8 glasses of water and wishing for a bathroom the same day. Mines on the 23rd. Ain't life fun sometimes!

On a more fun note I'm walking my first race on Sunday. 5K. Wish me a "no rain or SNOW" day.

 

[DisDee]

Hi Everyone, The dr. visit was rather inconclusive. I have to have the ultrasonds (internal and external) next Thurs. (19th). After that I go back for a follow-up where we'll discuss those results and my blood work. I have a feeling he'll also want to do another biopsy. I have fibroids and also was diagnosed with hyperplasia last fall. It's hard to believe that 6 months have gone by since I experienced all the problems. I'm just concerned that if I have to have a "procedure" that it will happen after vacation and before my son's wedding in August.

Carole, at least I'm used to drinking alot of water these days. Problem is, last time they didn't take me at my appt. time, and I had to sit and wait,feeling like I was going to spring a leak. I hope everything goes well with your problem, and with your 5k too. It must be very exciting for you!!!! The weather seems like its going crazy all over the country this weekend. I hope your race is over before the rain or snow. We're expecting a nor'easter that's coming up the Atlantic coast.

We're going out to dinner tonight for our future dil's BB. We're going to Bertucci's which is chain in our area. She was talking about getting a pair of Crocs, so I bought her a gift card and I'm going to decorate the box with little pics of Crocs that I printed off the website. It should be a good time!

I modified our vaca plans again. Now we're doing 2 nites at SSR and 1 night at the Radisson. I figured since we're not doing the parks, at least we'll be on property, and can experience the Disney magic. Made ADR's at Raglan Road and the Yacht Club Galley. I'm thinking maybe we'll catch Bob Jackson at Port Orleans, go to the Poly for Dole whip, and do some other non-park stuff. We're also trying to decide which water park, and are leaning toward TL. We'll spend our relaxing time at SSR and check out OKW since we're in the area. SSR seems like a great walking resort.

Wendy, thanks for asking about my appt. You are the one Disser who has been posting on my journal since the beginning. I really appreciate that!

Today is errand day since the heavens will be opening tomorrow. We're expecting several inches of rain from the storm. DH has the coffee brewing and it smells great. Have a super day!

 

[DisDee]

April 15-day 39 of the journal challenge-185 lbs.-47 days till Florida

"Get a good idea and stay with it. Dog it and work at it until it's done right." Walt Disney

Today has been kind of crazy. We're getting several inches of rain and our family room is leaking! We have one of those houses where our family room windows are at ground level. We haven't had any water for almost 3 years, so we thought the changes that we made to the landscaping had worked. DH is on towel duty.Thank goodness I work for a linen company and we're always getting freebies. I decided that I would have a stay at home and cook day before all of this started, so I had 3 different entrees going for dinners and to freeze. So, our relaxing Sunday has been rather un-relaxing. We finally decided that we have to have a pump installed...now to find a reputable plumber.

Today's food choices were high on carbs. I had way too much sun-dried tomato bread that DH cooked yesterday, but it sure was yummy. I did have lots of protein with all the meats that I cooked. it was a real carnivore's feast.

Got lots of little things accomplished this weekend, I guess you could say I've started Spring cleaning and decluttering too. I managed to get a few things listed on ebay with more to follow. It always feels good to get rid of stuff.

Have a great week everyone! Be happy and healthy! Denise

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm FINALLY getting a chance to catch up with some journals!

I'll be praying this Dr. visit goes well. (Your's too, Carole!) What we women have to go thru!!!!!

Your DH baked bread???? Now I"m REALLY jealous!

Have a good week this week!

 

[CaroleD]

Thats just no good...getting water in the house. You must have got the rain we were supposed to get. Good thing you have lots of linens. Was it just in the basement?

We lucked out for the 5 K. It rained in the night instead of when it was supposed to (during the morning) so my race was done in sunshine. YEAH! Loved the race. 5K was perfect distance wise. I still had lots of energy at the end. I'm signed up now for a 10K in June and hope I feel as well at the end of that as I did with the 5K. I start training for that next week. We did not push our speed at all. Just enjoyed our walk really at a brisk pace. The good news is we left lots of room to beat the time next year. lol.

Hope you get dry weather now to stop the leak problem. What a pain for you.