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

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe,

I am sending a gentle your way today. I'm also sending you some energizing to help you through your day. I'm also sending you a PM: DH thought of a couple of questions about BCV yesterday and I told him I'd ask you!

I pray that you have a wonderful day, filled with God's blessings. Please be sure and take extra special care of you today.

 

[pearlieq]

Thinking of you...

Take one thing at a time and make sure to be kind to yourself. You will make it!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Just rest when you need to--i know you can do it

 

[DoeWDW]

Hooray for Thursday!! I'm running on empty, deep in the DZone and taking one step at a time to get to the weekend, when I can rest. Knowing that it's Thursday and I'm one day away from Friday is a blessing to me right now.

Yesterday I earned smilies for devotions, pills and bedtime. I've been sticking to my food plan at work all week, but every evening I've been indulging. The DZone cravings got to me last night in a big way so dinner was a carb fest and today I'm paying for it with pre-TOM bloat. With lots of water and a little time, this too shall pass, so I'm not worried, just uncomfortable.

1. Devotions - The only convincing proof that the Spirit lives in us are the signs called "fruit of the spirit" in Galatians 5:22: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (from the Upper Room online devotional). I'm not feeling very fruitful lately. I've started to read "Come Thirsty" by Max Lucado and thirsty feels like a good word to describe my yearning to feel peaceful and contented in the Holy Spirit.
2. Pills - just paused to take them.
3. Water - I'm going to try again to drink 3 20oz bottles. I haven't succeeded for a while so this will be the focus of my day. I'll drink a bottle between 7:30 - 10, 10 - 12:30, and 12:30 - 3.
4. Healthy eating - B = 3/4C oatmeal w/ raisins & 1tsp brown sugar, AM snack = an orange, L = ham on dark wheat bread & a banana, 3PM snack = yogurt w/ walnuts, D??? here we go again with dinner. In all honesty I'll probably be too tired to cook. I'm thinking I'll send DH to Subway for a lc wrap.
5. Exercise - If I were wise, I'd make myself walk .5 miles outside during the day today. It's only one lap around my building. Do I feel like it? No. Should I do it anyway? . It's supposed to be sunny and 70 degrees - at least the ever present rain and grey skies have left.
6. Bedtime - 10 PM.

This is a workable plan. It is healthy, yet in line with my fatigue. If I can earn 6 smilies today, I know I'll feel so proud of myself AND I'll feel better tomorrow.

Onward I go, praying for God's grace and strength and peace, walking one step at a time toward the long weekend. My mom called yesterday and wanted to know what we were doing for the holiday weekend. I told her we're planning to do nothing but relax at home. I don't think she was happy but I need the rest. The NASCAR race is on Sunday afternoon and the kids march in the local parade on Monday. That's enough on my schedule.

EDIT 2 PM
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3. I'm still on the second bottle of water. I drank the first one by 10 AM but the second one always goes slower. I'm 3/4 finished with it and should start the third one within a half hour. Looks like I'll be finishing it at home tonight.
4. I've eaten on plan so far.
5. I walked a lap around the building at lunchtime. It is a beautiful day!
6. Still planning on 10 PM bedtime.

Could I possibly earn ALL SIX smilies???? I'm not sure. My chocolate craving is really getting to me but I'm going to try to hold out because I have sf chocolate pudding at home.

 

[lulu201]

Just a quick "good morning" hug for you, my friend. I'm so glad you told your mom you need to rest--what a wise move on your part.

Lots of and love for you today. And, Doreen? Take the walk around the building. You owe it to yourself.

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Doe. Good job on the planning for today! I definately think it is a subway night

If you haven't been out in the sun in a while you should definately go for your .5 mile walk. It will brighten your spirits, get your endorphins pumping, and helps produce Vitamin D in your system. All very good things! Plus it gives you much needed alone time to sort through your thoughts, put to rest some bad thinking and focus on the positive!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Doe,

You did a great job planning out your day. I hope the afternoon was ok. I know how rough DZONE can be for you. A long weekend is just ahead. You can make it. Be extra good to yourself this wekend.
Take care,
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

I've crashed. I'm staying home today.

The good news is that I earned all 6 smilies yesterday. The last one was my water and I finished my third bottle at 9:45 last evening.

The bad news is that I was starving when I woke up so I ate sugared cereal AND a danish this morning with the kids.

The plan:
1. Devotions - Christ relies on us to let the world know he cares. (Upper Room devotional).
2. Pills - just taken.
3. Water - 4 16oz mugs today.
4. Healthy eating - I've already blown breakfast but that doesn't mean I should pig out all day. I have healthy stuff at home so I'll be mindful of what I eat today. The danish are all gone.
5. Exercise - I'm physically exhausted but I may try 10 minutes of easy Pilates later in the day.
6. Bedtime - all day.

I don't have to have a perfect day. I can still do some healthy things.

I feel a nap coming on.....more later.

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, sweetie. Just wanted to stop by and let you know I'm thinking about you today. Get the rest you need; relax and enjoy the weekend. Soak up some if you can.

Love you, WISH-sis!
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

No one expects you to be perfect. Relax, get some rest and focus on what you can do the rest of the day healthy wise, instead of what is already done.

~Amanda

 

[Blueeyes101817]

have a great weekend..dont worry about waht is done..just focus on whats coming up

 

[pearlieq]

Hope you had a wonderful rest day and are enjoying the long weekend!

I can totally see what you mean about the DZone--there are just a few days when I swear I'm taken over by carb-seeking aliens. I guess the best we can do is recognize it's there and try to ride through it with as little damage as possible.

 

[R_Judy]

Hiya Doe!!!

How have you been? I have been absent and naughty. I think I have finally got myself back together. I look forward to posting with you again.
Judy

 

[DoeWDW]

Is it Monday already?? Not sure where my weekend has gone but it has included lots of rest and relaxation.

1. Devotions - Living a life of praise can lead others to God through Jesus Christ. (Upper Room online devotional). I'm working to become a Christian who is truly joyful, regardless of my current circumstances. Max Lucado, in his book "Come Thirsty", talks about being like an orphan living in an orphanage (not much to be happy about) but as Christians, we know our new Father (God) will be coming for us. We can live our lives joyfully anticipating our adoption into Heaven, our Forever Home.
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - have started.
4. Healthy eating - hmmm. Breakfast was a slice of cold pizza - not too healthy. My eating should get better as the day goes on, though, since I'll be making a grocery trip.
5. Exercise - my body is weary but I need to do something, even if it's a short walk or some Pilates.
6. Bedtime - 10 PM in anticipation of a day of work tomorrow.

The DZone is definitely weighing me down, physically and emotionally. I wish TOM would get here already. I'm doing my very best to rise above it and see the many many blessings in my life.

 

[Auntmeme]

You can rise above it You are so strong - mind & body! I hope Monday got better for you and today will be even better I also love a slice of cold pizza - does anyone make a lc one?

Have a terrific Tuesday

 

[lulu201]

Just stopping by to say "hey" and wish you a good Tuesday. Somehow starting the week on Tuesday seems kinder and gentler, don't you think?

Make the most of it, sweetie--
Erin

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!

I hope you have a wonderful day today! Take care!

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, I agree!! Somehow starting the workweek on Tuesday doesn't seem as harsh.

I took many naps over the weekend. My body just seemed to need lots of sleep. My depression had kicked into high gear and I spent a lot of time reading or playing on the computer. I'm glad we kept our schedule free from a lot of commitments.

I did finish reading Max Lucado's book "Come Thirsty" and found so much strength and wisdom in it. Thank you, Erin, for the suggestion! As I lay in bed last night, sleepless and anxious about my workday today, I asked God to trade me. I gave Him all my feelings of fear and anxiety and stress and accepted from Him feelings of peace and joy and hope. I continue to pray about this today and must admit that I felt lighter and brighter getting out of bed this morning. That sense of total dread has gone. I don't yet have perfect peace and joy but I am facing the day with my head held high and a genuine smile on my face. I sure hope this lasts.......

Today:
1. Devotions - In the midst of life's tasks and busy schedules, it is easy to overlook our relationships and let them take a backseat to the to-do list. I need to ask God's help in being vigilant about nurturing the relationships that are so important to me. (Christian Women Today online devotional)
2. Pills - taken. I'm going to stop taking the Claritin, since the tree pollen counts are down now. The worst should be over as far as allergies.
3. Water - on the first of 3 20oz bottles.
4. Healthy eating - B = ham, egg, cheese on croissant, the rest of the day is unplanned at the moment. I never made it to the grocery store. I'll do my best but chocolate is calling my name LOUDLY. I'm going to try to hold out until I can get home and whip up some sf chocolate pudding.
5. Exercise - one lap around my building sometime during the workday.
6. Bedtime - 10 PM and NO NAP after work because it disrupts my sleep schedule. If I'm truly tired, I'll just go to bed earlier.

TOM is here, complete with bloating and backache. My muscles feel fatigued and my eyes are tired. My depression keeps tugging at me and I keep praying about it. Step by step with God in control I'll get through the day, trading anxiety for peace, stress for hope and depression for joy.

Reaching upward and letting Him guide me onward

 

[lulu201]

I just wanted to stop by and let you know how much your post in my journal meant to me this morning. It was if you surrounded me with love and a and such comfort and understanding. . .your kindness has lifted me up, dear WISH-sis. Thank you.

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

Morning Doe! I'm glad to hear that you had such a restful weekend. Brian and I enjoyed one as well for a change. Keep the faith girl and know I am thinkging of you and sending you

~Amanda