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

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Doe! I hope the is shining on you today! It is hump day which means the weekend is getting closer and closer!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Thanks, Amanda! The is definitely shining and it's a beautiful day in PA!

I did great as far as food until late last night. I came home from work, ate 1/2 a turkey & provolone sandwich and some watermelon and I was full. Then, around 9 the kids made a pizza and had some left over. Then the mini-doughnuts called me - I only had 3, but still. This was all food I really didn't need. For some reason, after about 8 PM I lose all willpower or capacity to care about healthy choices.

Today:
1. Devotions - I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13 This verse always reminds me of Erin. I sure hope she's having fun in the sun at the beach! She is strong in Christ, and an inspiration to me.
2. Pills - haven't taken them yet, but will take them with lunch in a few minutes.
3. Water - on my 2nd 20oz bottle. Got all my water in yesterday!
4. Healthy eating - B was yogurt and some cashews and it has really stuck with me. L will be soup, PM snack is a grapefruit, D will be another 1/2 sandwich and some watermelon, with a snack of carrots & celery w/ PB later to keep me from eating junk.
5. Exercise - ugggghhhh, do I hafta???? I've really been neglecting this lately. My foot is finally well enough to start some light walking. I'll try to get a mile in and see how it feels in the morning.
6. Scale - 156 and steady. DH weighed 158 this AM and I've always weighed less than him. I'd better shed some of these extra pounds quick!! How's that for motivation!

I'm feeling good today. The worst of the headache is finally over - HOORAY! By tomorrow I'll be feeling better all over since the TOM symptoms should greatly diminish.

Life is good!

 

[DoeWDW]

I've found a new trigger food that I must avoid at all costs, because eating just one only leads to more. No more chocolate covered mini-doughnuts for me! Ever!! Yesterday can be summed up with two words - not enough. Not enough water, not enough healthy food, not enough willpower, not enough exercise, etc. The scale reflected all of that this morning and it scared me. I have NEVER seen 158 on my scale before and honestly I never want to see it again.

So it's back to business:
1. Devotions - In Him we live, and move, and have our being. - Acts 17:28 God is my source of energy, of renewal, of infinite love. He never gets tired or cranky, unlike me. If I'm focused on Him in all aspects of my daily life, it's like I'm "plugged in" to a constant source of renewal, energy and love.
2. Pills - taken
3. Water - drinkin' it up!
4. Healthy eating - B was yogurt and cashews, I have soup, a banana, and a grapefruit to get me through the day.
5. Exercise - It's been a while since I've done this and if I'm honest, I just don't "feel" like it.
6. Scale - 158

Today I start the training sessions. I'm ready. I have the little bit of nervousness that everyone gets prior to teaching but that's to be expected. I feel good but fat.

I found a picture of me around Christmas where I weighed about 155, almost what I weigh now. I'm going to look at that picture every time I'm tempted to eat stuff that I shouldn't. I'm going to keep praying for strength and wisdom to make the right choices to help me lose the extra weight and be healthy.

At this point, it's looking like a long climb uphill.


EDIT: 2:30 PM
My first training session went very well. I teach 2 more tomorrow, 1 on Monday and 2 on Wednesday. The first one is always the toughest, so I'm glad to have one under my belt.

I'm almost finished my second bottle of water and will refill it before I go home. I ate my banana and my grapefruit so far. I also had a packet of trail mix from the EVM for the protein. I still have my soup but I'm not very hungry so I may save it for tomorrow. I haven't been tempted by junk food today, thank goodness.

Things are looking better but I won't really feel better until I drop a few of these extra pounds. I need to stay strong at home tonight. Last night I ate dinner at 9:30 PM. The spaghetti was good but I reallly didn't need 3 helpings. I think the mixed drink (with rum) really set me up for the munchies so I just didn't stop when I should have. No more mixed drinks tonight unless I'm already full.

 

[toystoryduo]

Keep on keeping on, Doe! You CAN do this!!!

I love what you said in your devotional this morning about being plugged into God for renewal, energy, and love. I need to keep this thought at the front of my mind today. Thanks Doe!

I hope teaching goes well today!

Have a blessed day!

 

[septbride2002]

Oh honey! I'm so sorry the scale was a jerk this morning. Sometimes we need to see that number to really get us motivated. Drink lots and lots of water today and you will flush out your system. How is your foot? Are we going to be walking the half or are we going to be strolling through forest park? Either one is fine with me (and if I'm honest I'll admitt I'm not ready for the half either.)

Really you might want to test drive the core program - you don't have to make a comittment but just see how it goes. I really like it because it is a lot like low carb but not more beating myself up for eating a potato at dinner.

I know how you feel about the long hill to climb, try focusing on smaller goals. For instance you don't like the 158 number - so just concentrate on getting back down to 155. Then work on getting down to 152 or 150. I know you can do it!

~Amanda

 

[Blueeyes101817]

you can definitely do it! dont let this stop you

 

[DoeWDW]

It's FRIDAY!!!!

The scale is still at 158 but it's Friday and who could possibly be upset with a weekend only a few hours away!

I did finish all my water last evening. Dinner was a double cheeseburger at the local fair (SO GOOD!!) and some watermelon a few hours later for dessert, so my eating was pretty healthy. I walked at least 2 miles with DS at the fair and then back to the high school to pick up DD from tennis practice. We had a good time together with lots of laughter. I have great kids!

My foot was a little sore this morning after all that walking. It's looking more and more like the half marathon in St. Louis is not an option. Besides, we'll probably do plenty of walking while sightseeing - why add in an extra 13.1 miles???

Today:
1. Devotions - If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. - II Corinthians 5:17
2. Pills - soon
3. Water - soon
4. Healthy eating - soon
5. Exercise - nope
6. Scale - 158 and steady

I teach 2 classes today so I won't be around to journals until later. Blessings to all!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!

I would like to join your TGIF party and add in my own dance....The WDW Double Digit Dance!!! Only 99 more days to go!!!!

I hope you have a wonderful day today! Enjoy teaching!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Doreen! I'm home! It sounds like you've had quite a busy couple of days--teaching, the fair, TOM . Hope you've had a chance to rest and relax this weekend.

Doreen, tomorrow's Monday and the start of a brand new week. Let's make the most of it together.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

It's a new day and I plan to make it a healthy one.

Today:
1. Devotions - Whoever shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he says shall come to pass; he shall have whatever he saith. - Mark 11:23 I am going to spend time praying about my weight today (and every day) and believe that God is working on my behalf in this area. I've heard a great saying - "Don't tell God how big your mountain is, but tell your mountain how big your God is." If God created the heavens and the earth and watches over all creatures great and small, then surely working with me to drop a few pounds is a snap for Him.
2. Pills - not yet.
3. Water - just started.
4. Healthy eating - I'm battling a quieasy tummy and some "intestinal discomfort" so I'll be eating light today. B will be yogurt with a few nuts thrown in. L will probably be soup. D will be chipped beef over toast.
5. Exercise - Pilates tonight! No excuses!
6. Scale - Down to 155, due to that "intestinal discomfort'. Not a perfect way to lose weight, but it sure was nice to see that number.

I teach one class today. I'm really enjoying it!

The kids start back to school today. They are excited to see their friends.

I didn't sleep last night, between feeling sick and battling my anxiety. I do so well trying to sweep my anxious feelings "under the rug" that sometimes I myself don't even recognize and acknowledge them. I've been in denial for quite a few days now and that's where those increased numbers on the scale were coming from. I'm dusting off my bag of anxiety-fighting tricks and putting them into action, while sharing the anxiousness with God.

I'm ready for the day. Actually, I'm ready to get the workday over with so I can go home and sleep, after I do my Pilates.

 

[lulu201]

Yep, we're going to walk this healthy living walk together, dear WISH-sis. One day at a time. I'm sending up prayers on your behalf that your anxiety is comforted and that your commitment to taking care of yourself is strong. Walk the walk slowly and softly today, Doreen.

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

What a great plan! Okay so you are now down to 155 again - what is your new goal? Are we wanting to see 153 at the end of the week?

~Amanda

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Doreen! Just stopping in to see how you are doing, and I take so much from your devotions. I love that saying about telling my mountains how big my God is. I hope your kids have a great day at school. DD starts her senior year tomorrow and is really excited. I'm just glad she finally finished her summer reading book!

Keep up the great work -- I know you had a lot of stress last week with TOM, the migraine, and seeing the scale up a few pounds, but I hope you don't let the anxiety get to you. You need your sleep and your positive attitude . Take care of your foot, too -- you want to be able to enjoy your trip!

 

[septbride2002]

Morning Doe! I hope the is shining on you today!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday I did well with devotions and pills. I drank the vast majority of my 60oz of water. My tummy was still queasy so lunch was a pack of crackers and dinner was 2 PopTarts (brown sugar cinnamon for inquiring minds ). I didn't get any exercise in. I was a zombie right until bedtime from not sleeping at all the previous night. The only thing I accomplished was the reams of paperwork required of parents at the beginning of the school year.

Today is a new and bright day (just ignore those rain clouds outside ). I'm feeling less anxious, but still a bit tired. The first day of school is over and the kids are happy with their classes and all is right with the world.

1. Devotions - They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 I'm so glad that God has a reserve of strength that is unfailing. I know that if I try to rely solely on my own strength to get through life, I burn out and cease to function. I will surrender myself to God, bask in His presence, and hand my burdens over to Him. In return He will renew my energy and my spirit.
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - 3 17oz bottles while at work, and I'm almost finished with the first one.
4. Healthy eating - B was yogurt w/ almonds. My tummy is still a bit queasy but I'm hoping to eat better than yesterday. We'll see.
5. Exercise - a half mile walk during working hours and 20 minutes of stretching and Pilates at home this evening.
6. Scale - steady at 155.

It will take time for me to settle into the new rhythm of fall life, with all the school activities and homework sessions and tennis and marching band. I'm focusing on taking time to rest and not taking on any other major responsibilities for the next 2 months.

I'm going to get my exercise done early! I need to do it during the workday or right when I get home in the evening, so that's the goal I'm most focused on today.


EDIT: 10:15 AM
DS got sent home from school. He has the same intestinal thing I had with a low grade fever. The fun never ends!


EDIT: 1:30 PM
No decent soup in the cafeteria today, so lunch was a tuna salad sandwich.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hope your son getse feeling bettter soon...
have a great day~

 

[toystoryduo]

Doe,

I hope your DS starts feeling better soon. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[lulu201]

Hey there, WISH-sis. How are things looking today? Is DS back in school? What a way to begin the year. . .I hope he's feeling better soon.

How are YOU feeling? It takes awhile to get used to the new routine, but you will. Actually, I hope you may just get into a BETTER routine--one that you design to take into consideration YOU and your needs, not just the kids and theirs. I know, easier said than done, but promise me you'll plan some "Doe Time" in your days.

and for your day.
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday I did well with devotions, taking my pills and drinking my water. I ate yogurt w/ almonds for breakfast, a tuna salad sandwich for lunch, and 2 PopTarts for dinner, so I did ok. My tummy is still queasy. I just felt too sick to exercise so I skipped it.

Today:
1. Devotions - Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. - I Corinthians 2:9 God has lots of amazing and wonderful things in store for me!
2. Pills - taken
3. Water - working on the first of 3 bottles.
4. Healthy eating - B was yogurt w/ almonds.
5. Exercise - only if my tummy feels better.
6. Scale - 154, probably because I'm barely eating anything.

DS is home sick today. DH is home because it's his birthday and he took the day off. DD is at school and then will play her first tennis match. I'll go there after work to watch. We'll postpone DH's birthday dinner until all of us are feeling up to the celebration.

I have 2 classes to teach at work today, so I'll be busy. I'll try to get to journals later in the day.

My heart is heavy with thoughts of those who are suffering all around our world, with Katrina's aftermath, the wars and conflicts, poverty. May God have mercy on all the people of the earth and may He bless each and every one, that they might have peace and comfort and joy and love in some form today. Amen.

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Doe! I hope everyone in your family starts to feel better soon. And tell Todd we said

~Amanda