Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! Here's some bright Thursday sunshine to brighten the day. It sounds to me like you're choosing to count those carbs instead of feeling like they're choosing you! Your strategies are strong and well-thought out--a workable plan just for you. Yep, you're settling back into healthy living.

Here's and some to get you through today's journey into the D-Zone. You're going to motor on through, I just know it.

Take care,
Erin

 

[tlgoblue]

Hope you have a happy day. I think I see some hints of "taking it back." Good for you! You know, Spring is almost here, and you'll be singing with the birds in no time.

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

 

[Strings]

Pollyanna,
Great job defeating the EVM. Way to go. I bet you look great even in your fat jeans. Here's some to get you through your day. 32 days until spring.

Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Hi Doe! Just popping in to say "Hello!"

~Amanda

 

[marsh0013]

hey doe, i agree with erin, definitely sounds like you want to count the carbs, and it's not a matter of feeling like you have to, that is definitely a good thing

and good plan for the end of the dzone. you'll be back on your normal schedule once you're out of that nasty place we call the dzone. get that water in, and the exercise if you feel up to it. if not, take it easy.

hope you have a great day today

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Doreen. Just popping in before I head off to work. DD woke up too sick to go to school today--same nasty cold as I have--so I took the morning off to be home with her.

Be good to yourself this afternoon. Have a cup of tea and know that I'm thinking about you.

Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Doreen,
Thanks for the words of kindness

You are looking fabu in those jeans and I greatly admire your will power and commitment. Oh the smell of grapefruit, it transcends you in another world

Have a great night and a better tomorrow!

 

[lulu201]

How are you feeling this morning, Doe-Doe? I'm sending some and some , along with your morning . I hope that you can feel the good thoughts and happiness I'm trying to send your way.

What's going on at work today? Can you tell everyone there that it's Friday, so you shouldn't have to be really responsible for anything today? I know, tell them it's Day, and since you are bound by honor to follow the code, it's almost against your religion to do much of anything on a Friday. Yeah, see if they'll buy that.

Whatever you do today, know that you're in my heart and my prayers as you go forward, onward and downward, dear friend.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Friday......aaaahhhhhhh (can you all HEAR my sigh of relief??!)

This has been a rocky week for me. I'm glad that I gave myself a week's vacation from being strict. Mentally I needed it. This is a long term way of life and if I want to go the distance, I may need to stop every now and then to catch my breath.

The key is in knowing that it's a short rest break - not a total abandonment of the healthy living journey. I'm feeling more rested now so I think it's time to recommit, to get back in the game with my heart, soul, and mind.

OK, I'll admit that another part of the reason is that stupid scale we all seem to be struggling with! Mine says 133 and that's NOT acceptable. I KNOW it's the Bloat Fairy - I still feel like a beached whale - and I also know that it will go away, but I HATE seeing that number so I'll try to hurry the process a bit.

Today:
1. Meds & vitamins are on the desk - waiting until after I eat breakfast.
2. Water - 64 oz today and NO excuses! I had 8 oz before I left the house this morning, so I'm ahead of the game.
3. Food. This goal is tough. I've really slacked off and am not sure if I can or want to go directly to 60 carbs. I was thinking of trying Erin's PB surprise oatmeal this morning to see if it holds me over until lunch - that's a lot of carbs but the oatmeal & PB may be enough to make it lower glycemic enough..... I'll have to think about this goal but I will be watching what I eat today. No bingeing on chocolate and NO VISITS to the EVM!! Maybe that's enough of a goal to get me back on the healthy living road?
4. Exercise. Yup, it's time. I NEED to do this for my body, and I know it. I will walk for 15 minutes over lunch hour today - not going to set any speed records, but I will get out of my chair and MOVE a bit.

Here we go - back into the game. I'm setting my goals low so I can meet them and build my confidence. I'll be setting them higher in the days to come, but this is good enough for the day. If I meet them, I think I may find that cute little bear clippie and put him back in my siggie.

By the way, I LOVE my new tag! Thank you Tag Fairy! The tag will help me get back in the game. For those that don't read the main WISH board and so I don't forget the story.... I posted this joke on the WISH board and the Tag Fairy blessed me with a tag to remind me of it.

How come when you mix water and flour together you get glue..

and then you add eggs and sugar...and you get cake?

Where did the glue go?


NEED AN ANSWER?

You know darned well where it went!

That's what makes the cake... stick to your HIPS, THIGHS, BUNS!

Onward into the day!

 

[lulu201]

, ooh, I love that joke! And congrats on your new tag!

If you walk, I'll walk, Doreen. It's a WISH-sis pact for the day.

Here we go,
Erin

 

[marsh0013]

good morning doreen! so i'm wondering...did you try the pb/banana oatmeal surprise this morning? that's what i ate! so i was wondering if you tried it and liked it

i'm very proud of you for recognizing that this really is a long term thing, and that you will need to take a little break every now and again. i'm glad that you are feeling better and ready to tackle you woe again.

your goals for today are definitely attainable. that evm will not be a problem, you don't want anything out of there anyway. i heard somebody's cat used it as a litter box

and your new tag is so cute! i love it

hope you have a great day today

 

[DoeWDW]

Well, Marcia, I tried the pb oatmeal surprise, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. I think I'll keep my pb and my oatmeal separate from now on - they don't play nice together.

I entered the ingredients into Fitday and it really threw my carb/fat/protein ratio out of balance, so I had to look for ways to recover. I ended up eating a couple bites of pb oatmeal surpise, the rest of the banana (I only put a few banana bites into the oatmeal, just in case), and 1/2 C honey-roasted sunflower seeds. It's all in Fitday and I'll continue to use Fitday today to monitor my ratios. It will really help me be mindful of what I'm eating so I get back on track.

Erin, I love when we set up our WISH-sis pacts! The funny thing is that I can promise myself, but then I'll make an excuse and not walk. Somehow promising YOU that I'll walk makes me want to keep that promise no matter what! Go figure!

Goal update:
1. Meds & vitamins taken.
2. Water - 20 oz down so far.
3. Food - a couple bites pb surprise oatmeal, banana, 1/2 C honey roasted sunflower seeds. Total so far - 38 carbs, F56%, C32%, P11%
4. I'll be strolling at lunch and thinking of my WISH-sis :happy1:

Marcia, I put my lunch (sub, but I'll be pitching the sub roll!) in the fridge and KICKED.....yes, physically KICKED the EVM - not hard, more of a symbolic kick, just to let it know who's boss! I like your litter box idea too - will keep a mental picture of that in my mind! YUCK!

I'm doin' it! I'm livin' the healthy life! I feel like I'm finding my groove again and it feels good!

 

[Strings]

Doe,

Do you thinkl if I send enough evil today, I can break the EVM? Well, it's worth a try. You are so right that the is long term. This week is almost over, and we can put it behind us. Enjoy your walk and have a great weekend. I'll be thinking of you.

Beth

 

[lulu201]

What? Did I hear you right, Doreen? You didn't like the peanut butter banana oatmeal surprise? Marcia, are you understanding this??

Yep, I'm walking the walk on the treadie today, but only for you, Doreen. I'd back out, too, if I had my way!

Keep smiling, WISH-sis!

Erin

 

[sharoncity]

Doe - you sound wonderful today! I love it when I read my WISH buddies journals and they sound all ! It really sets my mood for the day too!
So, go forth and conquer the EVM! You ARE the boss of him! (MY DS favorite saying to his sister "your not the boss of me! )
Take that walk, soak up the , breath deeply of the fresh air. Can you taste the springtime in the air? We had a day where it was about 40 a week or so ago and I swore I could SMELL spring! I can't wait! My lawn is still covered with that yucky white stuff - I want to see green!
Have a wonderful day, Doe! Your goals see reachable and that is important for getting back on track. One small step at a time!
Heres for smooth on your Friday!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

erin, i just don't understand . absolutely shocking that someone would *not* love your wonderful concoction! hehe i just don't get it

doe, i'm just kidding , we don't all like the same stuff, that's what makes life fun! good for you for giving it a try though. you would have never known if you hadn't

ok, i'm really going to my journal now. i know i have all (haha, at least some ) of you in suspense

 

[DoeWDW]

I guess I'm having my day, catching up on journals! I am getting some work done also.

Goal update:
1. All pills dutifully swallowed.
2. 32 oz down & working on the next 12!
3. I'm eating the ham, cheese & tiny bits of lettuce from the inside of a sub. My totals so far today - 41 net carbs, F62%, C18%, P19%. The %s are moving in the right directions so I'm a happy girl.
4. I walked 20 minutes during lunch hour. If it were not for my WISH-sis pact with Erin, I definitely would have blown this off and sat on my butt! Thank you, Erin! I feel better since I did it, even if I went at a nice slow pace.

I am on track for my goals today!

 

[septbride2002]

Doe I love your new tag! Very cute! I'm glad you are having a day - you deserve one. Onward and downward!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Wrap up for the evening:
1. check
2. check
3. Dinner was a lebanon bologna & cheese rollup, 4 potato chips, 2 Dove dark chocolate promises. Ended up with 56 carbs for the day, F62% C18% P20% - not perfect but considering what I've been eating for the past weeks, this is FANTASTIC!
4. check

Dinner was not the healthiest but I stayed under 60 carbs for the day. I consider that a rousing success.

Tomorrow is another day - more baby steps for me!

 

[lulu201]

Doreen is back on the healthy living road! Way to go, honey.

How much walking are we doing tomorrow?

Erin