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

[vald1977]

Hi Doreen,
Just stopping by to wish you a good night !

 

[lulu201]

Can you believe it? It's Wednesday already!!
We're almost to our weekend and our WISH walk!

I hope you and Ron have a good day together and get a lot accomplished. Do you pretty much have to stand over him and provide info at this point, or can you set him loose to achieve on his own?

and and for your day, Doreen.

Lots of love,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

It's Hump Day - Wednesday!!

Last night I had 2 hot dogs w/ cheese and half a cup of ice cream for dinner. Later I got out the potato chips, ate 4 and decided that I really didn't want or need them. This is a major victory for me - I stopped myself from my pattern of mindless eating! I don't think I'd call the day totally OP but it's the closest I've come in a very long time!

I didn't get to walk the puppy but I did manage a trip to the library and a small trip to the grocery store and picked up DD from dance team rehearsal. Tryouts are tonight and she's nervous. She says they dance "sexy" and she's just not used to dancing like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, plus she says she has "nothing to shake"....LOL!! She's built tall & thin while most of the other girls are more curvy. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing but she really wants to try out so I'm supporting her. What fun having a 14 yr old girl!

Today, I'm back at work. Ron the consultant is doing his own thing for the most part but I'm still fixing issues - file permissions, etc. - for him as they come up. Both projects that I'm on are heating up - it looks like things might get a little crazy for a while. Both projects demand that I do more "thinking, planning, researching" type tasks. I liked the old days when I was a simple computer programmer and it was easy to tell if you were doing a good job or not. Those were the days.....

Breakfast was a protein bar and my pills. Lunch will be a burger w/ mayo & mustard. Dinner will be Chicken a la Amanda - YUMMY!! I finally got all the ingredients at the store last night and I'm looking forward to dinner!!

Sorry I'm not getting to journals - am just too busy at work and home right now. I'm thinking of all of you though and wishing each and every one of you the best!!


EDIT: 2 PM
I'm doing fine today. I had a snack of trail mix, a lunch of my burger and will have an apple w/ PB before I leave work.

 

[Auntmeme]

Looks like a great wednesday - yeah Good job putting those chips away

A 14 year old daughter who needs to dance sexy, I don't think I could watch. I hope she makes the tryouts

Hope to see you on saturday, where do you park? how long do you think it will take? I have a wedding at night and it will take much time to get ready

 

[LAinSEA]

Doreen: thanks again for your kind word and support in my journal - it has really helped me through the work day.

I was on drill team in high school - we did jazz (quite sexy for the early '80s) and high-kick routines and got best in state. Its the one thing about high school that I wish wouldn't have ended - I'd go back tomorrow if they'd let an old, overweight limit gal with a few grey hairs back on the team. The very best of luck for your daughter. It's things like performing Friday nights that keep you interested in high school and maintaining a good GPA to stay active on the team.

I really hope Ron the consultant helps to share the load you've been carrying. Now, no excuses for not walking and getting a decent meal on your lunch hours.

Yeah for Maya - I'd bark at those strange doggies too!

-Laurie

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen. It sounds like you've got plans for your meals--that's a good thing. Friday's almost here--that's a good thing, too.

Take care, WISH-sis,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, she doesn't really like all the moves they do, but she wants to be on the team. She's not the athletic type so she isn't involved in sports. This is one activity that has piqued her interest.

Laurie, I'm glad you had such a good experience with drill team! I know marching band and all my other musical pursuits kept me interested in high school!

I checked the weather forecast for Saturday and it looks like there will be light rain in Doylestown. I was hoping for good weather for our walk. Now things are up in the air. Maybe the forecast will change??

I fell apart with food last night. Tonight's schedule is much calmer so I'm hoping to get that chicken ala Amanda made!

Breakfast was a protein bar & my pills. I've been drinking lots of water. Lunch will be another burger, I think. Dinner will be chicken ala Amanda. At least I have good intentions.


EDIT: 2:30 PM
I have 2 projects going right now. The consultant is helping greatly with one - he's working out very well and needs very little of my time. The second project is just starting and I'm in charge. I had turned it into a big scary monster but after talking with my boss on the best way to approach things and what tasks are involved, it is seeming much more manageable. I'll still be quite busy but at least I know what the scope of the project is and where to start. This is a huge relief and I feel like a large weight has been lifted from my shoulders. YAY!!

 

[wilderness01]

Good luck to your daughter on making the team. I was on a dance team and LOVED it!

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

I'm glad Ron is wirking out. I'm also glad that the new project is now sounding manageable. You certainly don't need MORE stress. My DH feels the same as you. He misses being a "simple "programmer as he puts it. The weekend is almost here. It doesn't matter if it or on Saturday. You will all have a great time on Sat.
Enjoy your evening,'
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

My evening consisted of a visit to the chiropractor - boy, did that adjustment feel HEAVENLY!! - and making chicken. I made McCormick bag & season chicken breasts in the oven and had yummy chicken ala Amanda for dinner. I also boiled quite a few chicken breasts. Tomorrow I'll shred them - some for chicken tacos, some for my chicken waldorf salad and some for Maya's training (she'll do ANYTHING for boiled chicken! ).

I haven't had this much energy during an evening for weeks!! Maybe I'm turning a corner and getting my groove back?? I hope so! The work stress has been getting to me and now I feel like it has lessened to a manageable level. Happy me!!

Now I'm off to read a bit before I fall asleep. Tomorrow's Friday!!

 

[lulu201]

Everybody sing: Today is Friday!

We made it and we're grooving right into Saturday! Hooray!

Doe-Doe, you're feeling good about taking care of yourself--that's what it's all about! Oh, and Maya's feeling good that you're taking care of yourself, too--as long as you pass her some boiled chicken, that is.

PMed you right back about the walk--keep me posted.

Erin

 

[CheapMom]

Doreen- glad to hear you are feeling so energetic. Here is a little so that it will last!
Here is hoping we Mid-Atlantic WISH chicks have a beautiful weather weekend!

Mary

 

[DoeWDW]

YAY FRIDAY!!!

Work is absolutely crazy - a million things to do, fires to fight, insanity reigns! I am so looking forward to leaving here precisely at 4:10 PM!! If I weren't low-carbing AND meeting some WISHers tomorrow, I'd consider some "margarita therapy" tonight. I'll have to settle for a walk with the puppy. It's payday for me so I'm feeling extra good about that too!

DD is on pins & needles about dance team - they won't post the names of who made it until this afternoon.

The walk tomorrow in Doylestown has been moved from 2 PM to 1 PM so we can try to avoid the forecasted late afternoon thunderstorms. I can't wait! Just the thought of the exercise and good company is lifting my spirits!! Afterwards, we're headed to Ruby Tuesdays and I can try something from their low-carb menu!

Breakfast was a protein bar, apple w/ PB and my pills. Lunch will probably be another burger - I really like them! Dinner - leftover chicken a la Amanda - tastes yummy and I only have to reheat it! I'm on my 3rd mug of water. I'll be walking the pup for exercise.

I've got to get back to the grind - lots on my "to-do" list today!

 

[septbride2002]

Hi Doe! How do those chicken in a bag w/ seasonings work? I might have to pick some up and try it some time. I'm always looking for ways to make chicken so that it doesn't get boring.

I hope you have a great day today and a really relaxing weekend!

~Amanda

 

[Auntmeme]

Glad to hear you are in the groove again

Oh a margarita would be fantastic, you have been reading my mind. I'm going to try to stay home and focus on my plan. Hope to see you tomorrow at starbucks at 1, if it's raining then what? no go?

I hope the dance results are positive

 

[mickeysdsnyprncs]

Just checking in on ya. Glad to see you are feeling better. Here's some mroe for ya.

 

[DoeWDW]

Well, I made it through yesterday! It wasn't cheat free but, oh well.

I'm so excited about the WISH Walk in Doylestown today!! There's almost no chance of rain and 60 degree temps are perfect for walking!! There will be 6 WISHers and assorted family members - how fun!! It will be the highlight of my weekend!

Of couse, the travel will make my eating plan more difficult. I'll have breakfast at home. We'll be leaving the house at 9 AM to take care of some errands on the way. We meet everyone at 1 PM for the walk - guess I should eat between 9 AM & 1 PM. After the walk, we plan to head to Ruby Tuesdays so I'll get a good low-carb dinner before we head home.



EDIT: By the way, DD did not make dance team and she's fine with it - her friend didn't make it either so that helped!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!
WISHing you a wonderful walk today, full of friendship, fun, and !

I'm sorry that your DD did not make the dance team. I tried out for cheerleading in 7th grade and didn't make it. (My brother gave me chicken pox and I missed all the practices. ) However, I did tryout again and made it in grades 8-12. So, if she is really interested, maybe she can try out again next year.

Have a great day today!

Tracy

 

[LAinSEA]

Doreen: I'm so sorry your DD didn't make the dance team. (Our drill team was 30 members - and could have been up to 50 - it was hard not to make it.) She has a whole year to take dance classes if she wants to and try again next year. Or maybe she'd rather do cheer instead.

I hope the weather cooperates for you walk. I got mine in this morning before the thundershowers began.

Have a very nice weekend!
Laurie

 

[Strings]

Doe,

I hope you had a wonderful time with your WISH sisters. The weather sounds perfect. How was dinner, and do you have any good gossip?
Sorry to hear that DD didn't make it on the dance team. I am glad she isn't too dissappointed. I am impressed that she tried out.

Have a good evening,
Beth