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

[DoeWDW]

Final recap of the day:
1. Meds & vitamins taken 10/10 100%
2. Water - all 5 mugs 10/10 100%
3. Food - B=2, L=6, S=4 (the rest of the Ben & Jerry's), D=pecans (8g), apple, GS cookies (27g) Total for the day=45g carbs 7/10 70%
4. Exercise - 9/10 90%

Another good day for me! I'm feeling very sunny. I hesitate to type this because it may jinx me - but I don't really feel the d-zone yet. I'm at day 20 in my cycle and usually by now I'm feeling the plunge into the d-zone. Maybe all this exercise and healthy eating are helping? I'm sure the d-zone is coming but a shortened version instead of the 2 solid weeks I'm used to would be great!

I popped into the libaray today and requested a copy of "Thin Tastes Better". It's at another branch and should be ready for me to pick up in a few days. In the meantime, I've been re-reading Dana Carpender's "How I Gave Up My Low Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds." Lots of good low-carb info in there that I needed to brush up on, as well as motivation to stay the course and continue to WANT to eat low-carb. With Girl Scout cookies and other assorted carby stuff in the house, I have to WANT this way of eating.

Tomorrow, DS will be headed back to school. I'll be going back to work. I can handle 2 days of work! It's almost a relief to be going back to my work routine. I'm feeling better about work lately - definitely a good thing since I was in a real funk about it for quite some time!

Time for bed - see you all tomorrow!

 

[lulu201]

I'm supposed to be finishing up my lesson plans and heading to bed, but I wanted to stop by and say "good night." It sounds like you're in a good place, Doreen. I'm wondering about exercise helping us through the dzone, too--I've felt a lot better this month, too.

I'll be interested in knowing what you think about the book. My opinion is mostly positive, but a few of the ideas--like making an tape to listen to for reinforcement--didn't really strike a chord with me. I could see where that might work, though. There's also an eating plan, too, but I haven't gotten to that part yet. I think this book is like a lot of the other ones on healthy eating--you have to pick and choose what's meaningful for you as an individual.

WISH-sis, thank you for all that you do for me.

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

I opened up the book you sent me tonight for the first time and noticed the card - you are the sweetest person alive! It is amazing to me how the internet can connect people that have never even met before (of course you and I have met) you are a dear dear friend

I'm in the 3rd or 4th chapter of the book and WOW it really does speak to me. I know I am going to enjoy having it in my collection of motivating books. Really helps to stay on track.

I reccomend a book by Og Mandino titled The Greatest Miracle in the World I think you will really really like it. My library has a copy so I bet yours does as well.

Well I am off to bed since I am going to try and get up early tomorrow and actually work out. Wish me luck!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Here's some sunshine for your Thursday back at work, WISH-sis. I'm wishing you all good things today.

I'll stop in tonight and see how your day went. . .

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

And a good cheery morning to all!!

Thanks to everyone who pops into my journal to leave a message - you all brighten my days!!

I'm up to 10....count 'em....10 cheat free days so far in March! I've made it through one-third of the month! Setting and trying to reach my 4 monthly goals has made such a big difference for me this month. I have measurable, attainable goals that help me to treat myself well! Thank you for the idea, Amanda!!

So far today:
1. Meds & vitamins taken.
2. Water and decaf green tea - 1 mug down, 4 to go. I'm sipping my mandarin orange decaf green tea and the orange scent is heavenly!
3. Food - Breakfast was a protein bar (2g) and a packet of Splenda in my tea (1g). Lunch will be tuna salad on fiber rye crackers (20g tops - I'll have to look up the exact count & edit this later). Dinner will probably be chicken quesadillas a la Amanda (8g tops). Snacks at work will be string cheese (1g per string). Snacks / dessert at home will be sf jello w/ whipped cream. I'll be well under my 60g again. My veggies will be in my tuna salad at lunch and in my salsa at dinner.
4. Exercise - 20 minutes of Pilates, still mixing in some of the more advanced exercises - a very relaxing way to start my day with some stretching and toning up my abs, thighs & bum.

The scale said 129 today - was happy to see that! I've been hovering between 130 and 132 for quite a while. I'm not going to claim the lower number in my siggie yet - I've seen 129 before and it always got away from me . If I keep seeing it for a while, maybe I'll be brave enough to claim it! I'm sure the lower carbs and daily exercise are helping!

I have lots to do at work today. I'm going to try to have some self discipline and do work until noon. Hopefully I'll be able to get around to journals this afternoon, but I know I'll feel better if I get some real uninterrupted work time in first. This is an area I need to work on and I feel strong enough to work on it today.

Know that I'm thinking of all of you, even if I don't get to journals! My WISH-buddies are a huge part of my success!!

 

[Strings]

Look at Doe,

She's becoming a pro at the Cheat free clippie, 10 Days in a Row. Double Digits! WooHoo!

I'm really proud of you. It's wonderful to hear you so cheerful around DZone. Great job exercising again this morning. Do you think that is why you are feeling better during the day. You are exercising in the AM. The Pilates seems to calm you. Hmm..might try that myself. With all your exercise and staying OP, here's to goodbye 130's.

Congratulations!

Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey doe, i just had a chance to catch up on your journal, and i'm so glad to hear that you're doing so well! i know the dzone is just around the corner for you, but so far, so good! i wouldn't be surprised if all of the healthy living you've been doing is helping with that

129 on the scale! i know you're a little hesitant to actually claim that number in your siggie for fear that it will disappear, but i think that this time, it just might stick . you've been doing a really great job meeting your goals and staying cheat free, you deserve it

i am so proud of you for all of the healthy living you are doing, keep up the great work. and of course, don't forget to stick your tongue out at the EVM

hope you have a great day today

 

[septbride2002]

Cool! 129 lbs! To Quote Erin I would give inches off my thighs to be at 129 lbs. Yippie for you girlie! And in the middle of Dzone as well - shouldn't you be retaining water right now? And your weight is low! Now this is the motivation you need to defy the Munchie Monster and stay on track! I want to see the Bear's number roll over tonight sister!


~Amanda

 

[Desiree]

Way to go Doreen! You are doing fabulously!!!!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Claim that 129 # girlfriend! I'm so happy for you! Doing a happy dance in your honor right now. You and all my other WISH buddies are such an inspiration to me. You really help keep me motivated. Have a great day Doreen!

 

[DoeWDW]

So far today:
1. Meds & vitamin taken
2. Water - all 5 mugs at work
3. Food - I added a packet of trail mix (15g) to my plan this afternoon, but I knew I had plenty of carbs to spare for the day. I'm up to 39g carbs so far today, which leaves 21g for dinner. I'm in great shape for another cheat free day!
4. Exercise already finished

I'm on track!!

 

[vald1977]

You are just racking up those cheat free days, Doreen! WTG on the 129 also. You are truly inspiring, keep up the great work !

 

[DoeWDW]

Final recap for Thursday 3/11:
1. Meds & vitamins taken 11/11 100%
2. Water - all 5 mugs 11/11 100%
3. Food - 39g + D (chicken quesadillas a la Amanda) 10g Total for the day=49g carbs 8/11 73%
4. Exercise - 10/11 91%

I'll be rolling my bear's number again! YAY!

Today:
1. Meds & vitamins taken.
2. Water - 2 mugs already down, 3 to go
3. Food - B = protein bar (2g). L will be either a salad from the cafeteria or a Subway wrap. D will be chicken waldorf salad. Snacks at work - a little tuna salad or some string cheese. Lots of low-carb snacks at home.
4. Exercise - Pilates 20 minute deluxe workout (that means I do the basic exercises + add in some from the advanced workout - sounds better with a fancy name ) already done this morning.

Life is good!

 

[lulu201]

Life IS good, dear WISH-sis, especially because of people like you! You're sounding sunny and bright and right on target this morning. . .I'm happy for you.

I'm also happy about that 129 you're seeing on the scale! And about those impressive stats you've got going for this month! Yeah, life is good--you're treating yourself right and feeling the benefits of it!

May this , some , and lots of surround you today; I know the good things you sent my way this morning will stay with me all day long, too.

Quote of the day:

"Tackle life with abandon. Go all out; hold nothing back."
---Norman Vincent Peale

Go for it, girlfriend! Grab all the happiness this day has just waiting for you!

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

I love the Chicken Quesidilla a la Amanda!!!

You are going to have a great day today girl! I'm sending you lots of and

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Doe,

You are on fire today, girlfriend. Wow. You've accomplished so much already today. Keep it up. Here's some and to help you through your day.

Beth

 

[Desiree]

Wow.. I am in awe of you! You are doing such an amazing job!! Keep up the good work (and send me some of your willpower!)



Des

 

[vald1977]

Hi Doe,
You're right. Pilates deluxe does sound fancier . I can't wait to get my tape tomorrow so I can try it out.

Your menu for the day looks great. I can't believe how high that bear's number is getting. Keep up the great work !

 

[sharoncity]

Everything is lookin good Doe!!!
Deluxe pilates, huh?! I like it!
Keep up the good work Doe. Getting that exercise done in the morning really seems to be agreeing with you.
I hope you have a great weekend! Don't forget your water though!!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Doe!

It's such a pleasure to get around to seeing how well my WISH friends are doing. I'm so glad you are in a sunny and positive place and I hope you stay there. I'm glad to hear your son is doing better.

You're doing so well with Pilates. I have to try it one of these days. My sister works out with Pilates and enjoys it.

I love your cheat free bear!!! He's just smiling at us and anxiously awaiting the changeover for the next day.

Congrats too on reaching 129!

Keep up all your great hard work!!!!