Doreen's Fresh Start & Success Story! (Welcome Friends!)

[toystoryduo]

Congratulations Doe! :thewave:

I am so proud of you! I'm glad that you, Erin, and Mel had a great time!

I love Erin's idea about keeping a medal in your desk.

Have a great day!

 

[lulu201]

I drank a lot yesterday, Doreen, and ended up going to the bathroom 4 times last night!!! I was up a lot, but my rings fit now!

I'll try to stop by again later--
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I posted this on the main WISH board, but wanted it here so I could always remember:

The official results have been posted!

Melanie's chip time was 2:59:59 and her pace averaged out to 13:44 per mile. She was 28th of 253 females in the half. The big news is......she was fourth of the 44 women in her age group!!! Mel, you ROCKED that course!! You are ready to train for a marathon, girlfriend!!!

Erin and I had identical times since we stayed together. Our chip time was 3:13:33 and our average pace was 14:46 minutes per mile. We were 34th & 35th out of 253 females. We were 8th and 9th out of the 41 women in our age group! WOW!!! We did great!

 

[septbride2002]

Drink! Drink! Drink!

I am just so proud of you girl! I'm bursting with it! Have a great day and enjoy looking at your medal!

~Amanda

 

[pearlieq]

Wow awesome job! You must be so proud!!!

 

[DoeWDW]

Update: 2:15 PM
1. Devotions -
2. Pills - meds taken but vitamins are at home.
3. Water - on my 5th mug - YAY!
4. Healthy eating - B = oatmeal, AM snack = 1 oz cashews and a banana, L = burger (no bun) and a Kit Kat bar
5. Exercise - walked for 15 minutes outside during lunch hour - felt good!

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday I ended up with smilies for devotions, water and exercise. I fell apart on food and forgot to take my vitamins when I got home. Today is a new day!

1. Devotions - God shows us grace even when we ignore His call. He showed Jonah grace by calling him a second time. He didn't find someone else or give up on Jonah. He doesn't give up on us either.
2. Pills - just took my meds & vitamins.
3. Water - already on my second of five mugs.
4. Healthy eating - B = eggs & sausage, L will be a Subway lc turkey bacon wrap, snacks at work can be yogurt, an apple w/ PB and cashews. D??? Oh I truly must start planning my meals again.
5. Exercise - a 15 minute stroll at lunch in the warm sun.

I went to the cafeteria at work for breakfast. For a change, the muffins and other carby junky food didn't look appealing. I actually WANTED scrambled eggs and sausage. When I'm not feeling stressed and anxious, I like and gravitate toward low-carb food. Maybe I should see my junk food cravings as a sign that I'm stressed and anxious.

The scale is back down to 155 and my rings aren't as tight. All that water yesterday truly helped. I'm going to try to lose a pound or two slowly so that I start to see 154 and 153 on the scale on a regular basis.

I find I'm really emotional now. The same thing happened after the Disney half. I'm happy but I seem to feel everything more deeply and cry very quickly (unusual for me). This lasted for about a week after the Disney half so I have a few more days to ride the wave of emotions.

I'm ready to get lots done at work. I think it will be a good day!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doreen!

My devotional yesterday was similar to yours today. It talked about how God is a God of second chances. The author used Peter as an example; how Peter announced that he was the most reliable disciple (Matt 26:33), but denied Jesus and fled with the other disciples. However, Jesus gave Peter an opportunity to reaffirm his love and commitment to the Lord and chose Peter as the chief spokesman for the day of Pentecost. I am so thankful to God for second chances and mercies that are new each morning!

I hope you have a wonderful day today!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! It's another beautiful and sunny day, isn't it? I hope you feel lots of good coming from the Philly suburbs right to you!

Combine the emotions from the Half with the slide into the DZone and you're ripe for some TLC! Make sure you give it to yourself, girlfriend, and seek it out from others, too.

I'm sending you a PM with the article we talked about.

Love you,
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

You mean you aren't suppose to burst into tears when your favorite jeans are dirty? No wonder my husband looks at me like I'm crazy some mornings hehehe. I was emotional the week after the half as well. Although I'm always emotional after I leave Disney, the other day I cried at a Disney commercial

I think your plan looks good. I know you will find something healthy to do for dinner. Enjoy your stroll!

~Amanda

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Doreen,

Sorry to hear your emotional. I know that the let down of the race being over definately makes many people (John Bingham included) feel sort of sad after a race. You've prepared and thought about it for months. I think it probably comes from giving your all to something and then afterwards its just over. Do something special this week for yourself. Give yourself some special pampering. You so DESERVE it!!

 

[DoeWDW]

To go to work or not go to work.....that is the question.

It's almost 9 AM and I'm still at home. DS is staying home today. He had a class trip to NYC yesterday, 6 AM to 10:30 PM, and he's exhausted. I may go into work soon and just take a few hours off this afternoon so I'm not getting home too late.

Last evening DH and I had a nice 45 minute stroll with the puppy, so I got my exercise in. I earned smilies for devotions, pills, water and exercise - pretty good for me! Food.........still working on that one.

I've eaten a yogurt but I haven't done much else yet today.

Guess I should head to work at least for a couple hours.

 

[lulu201]

Hey, WISH-sis Jock Athlete , did you see that our times have changed. . .a bit? Check it out on score-this. Remember, we finished, so it's all good.

I don't know if you're at work or at home, but whatever the case, sweetie, seize the day!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I ended up staying home with DS yesterday. I took a lovely nap with the puppy in the afternoon sun. I got lots of rest but I don't think I earned any smilies.

Today it's back to the regular routine.
1. Devotions - "Praying for one another is an honor and a blessing."
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - yep, workin' on it.
4. Healthy eating - B = bagel w/ a bit of cream cheese spread
5. Exercise - yes, need to do something today
6. Bedtime - 10 PM

Into my day!

 

[lulu201]

Hey, girl, how are you doing today? I hope you got some good rest yesterday. Today's a brand new day. . .take it one step at a time. . .just like over that bridge!

You're in my thoughts and prayers--
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

Maybe today would be a good day to get out the Firm tapes.

Have a good day sweetie!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

EDIT: 1 PM

Amanda, thanks!! I just might! FIRMing actually sounds like a fun workout this evening!

3. 40 oz water down, 1 more bottles to go!
4. Snack = 1 oz cashews, L = burger / no bun
5. A FIRM tape is sounding good for exercise tonight!

Did I mention that my rings are loose again? I'm starting to FEEL thinner and the scale is down a pound to 154.

 

[Auntmeme]

Yippie Doreen You are awesome! Sounds like a wonderful journey you had this past weekend, so sorry I missed it. I am soooo very happy for you and I'd love to see that medal some day. Glad to also hear you are feeling fantastic - keep it up! when is the next walk?

Maryellen

 

[MelanieC]

Woo hoo for the scale being down and the rings being loose!!

I'm back down to what I was before I left too. I ate a lot this past weekend, its nice to see it comes off so easily!

 

[lulu201]

Yay! There's nothing like feeling thinner! And, on top of that:

It's Friday!

. . .Just in case you forgot. Live today like the you are, WISH-sis of mine!

Let the Friday party begin!

Erin