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

[DoeWDW]

Hi all and Happy Monday!!

I had some of my anxiety symptoms last night and into this morning but not nearly as bad as last week. I'm at work and have been productive this morning. I'm working on a 15 minute presentation that I have to give on Wednesday afternoon. My consultant, Ron, won't be in until tomorrow so I only have to work on one project today - always easier than juggling two projects at a time.

The scale is back to 136 and my rings are getting loose again - a good feeling! I successfully stayed on Carb Addicts this weekend with not much trouble. I do get hungry on this plan but nothing unbearable so far. I'm going to continue with it for at least this week. It takes all the pressure off for dinner - such a relief! You'd think that the freedom to eat ANYTHING would make me want to binge but I find I eat less because I know I can always have the forbidden food tomorrow night - I eat until I'm comfortably full and then I really don't want any more. Last night's dinner was a PBJ sandwich on whole wheat and a half cup of ice cream. Doesn't sound like much food but I was full.

Off I go into the week. It will be a busy one, with work and lots of stuff to do at home but I'm trying to stay calm and keep my anxiety levels from getting out of hand. I brought my breakfast and lunch stuff so I'll be on plan. Dinner will take care of itself. I'll stroll with the puppy for exercise. I'll take a deep breath and I'll pray if I start to feel overwhelmed. I can do this!

 

[septbride2002]

I must admitt you sound MUCH better on this plan then you did on the previous one. I can tell that the pressure is off you and you are making better decisions - and that is all that counts my friend!

I'm sending you lots of and for the day!

~Amanda

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Doe,

You sound so much happier your posts. This new plan obviously is working well for you!

I know you'll have a wonderful trip at the Beach Club Villas. Are you DVC? I just love my Disney timeshare and can't wait to stay at BCV someday but right now Hilton Head and Old Key West have my heart.

Anyway, you are doing well and always bring sunshine to my day when you post on my journal so I just had to see how you are doing. Take care sweetie!!!

 

[lulu201]

How did yesterday go, Doreen? You sounded under pressure, but like you were floating on top of things. Do you know what I mean?

How did your CA plan hold up last night? It sounds like where you need to be right now.

I'm off to get DD ready for school. and for your day,

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, you're right - I'm under pressure but floating on top of it and keeping things light. I'm doing my very best to take good care of me, have reasonable expectations and do the best I can with everything around me. I'm trying to through the pressures and the busyness and the "shoulds".

I did fine last night - had a reasonable dinner and didn't eat outside the one hour time limit. I also took the puppy for a short walk. I spent time pampering myself. I also have started spending 15 minutes each night with each kid focused on their room, their laundry, their homework, trip planning, etc. trying to help them plan their days and tasks and help them take more responsibility for their own stuff.

I'm feeling like there's lots to do but I'm not feeling frantic about it.

I've got a meeting in half an hour so I'll be back later - gotta run!

 

[septbride2002]

Congrats Doe on having a successful evening! And for taking 15 minutes for yourself - that is so important!

I know you are going tohave another great and fabulous day today! I'm sending lots of your way.

~Amanda

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Doe, sounds like you are doing great, so glad to hear! Keep your focus and

HAVE A GREAT TUESDAY!

 

[lulu201]

Just stopping by with some and some . You know that I'm thinking of you with lots of love on this happy hump day
Wednesday. Keep on --the other side of the DZone is right around the next bend in the river.

Erin

 

[Carol36]

Hey Doreen!

I am glad that you are happy with your new plan! That makes all the difference!

Children keep you busy, don't they? I have four and stay busy. Those days when we can just stay at home, without having to pick-up or take one of them somewhere, are great!

You are doing great! Know that you can reach your goal! Have a great week!

I will not post anymore until I return from my trip. Keep up the good work and I will be back in a couple of weeks!

Carol

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

I am just paying a flying visit. It sounds like you have found the plan for you. You sound much less anxious and under less pressure. Keep up the great work.. Dzone is almost doen. Have a great Wednesday.
Beth

 

[Auntmeme]

Happy Wednesday Doreen Be sure to enjoy this sun before the clouds hit us again. Hope all is going well

 

[vald1977]

Hi Doe,
Stopping by to wish you a great day !

 

[DoeWDW]

WARNING: WHINING AHEAD! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!

I'm at Day 5 of my cycle - supposed to be feeling pretty good again, right? WRONG! I felt the beginnings of a cold yesterday and BAM! it hit me last night! I went to bed early, doped up on cold meds. Woke up at 3 AM and took more. Woke up at 6 for work and got here in a fog. I have this major presentation this afternoon, it isn't finished, my consultant needs more direction from me, I feel like crap, the office is freezing, I'm eating whatever will get me through. The good news is that I'm drinking tons of water and hot tea and popping lots of menthol cough drops with extra vitamin C. Oh, I know I'll get through it but at the moment LIFE SUCKS! Bet you all never thought you'd find THAT in my journal!!

All right, time to wrap up the pity party and get back to work.

"The sun'll come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there'll be sun."
(It's good that Andrea McArdle, the original Annie on Broadway, isn't here singing - I might slap her in the mood I'm in!)

 

[CheapMom]

Hey Doe-
Mama said there'd be days like these!
Good luck pushing through this day. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Mary

 

[2bemarried]

whine away girlfriend...I had mine last week and did the same thing. p.s. the sun will come out tomorrow

 

[septbride2002]

As you once said to me - you know I'm laughing with you and not at you right? Oh my God! I could totally picture you slapping Annie around. HEHEHEHE! Thanks for the image! Take care of yourself, do one thing at a time, and get lots of rest tonight when you get home!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Thank you, ladies. As miserable as I am, you all managed to make me smile, and I truly appreciate it.

The presentation is in 20 minutes. It's finished but it isn't my best work - and I don't care. I'm going to get through it and then go home! I'm doing NOTHING tonight! I'm going to take more meds and fall asleep with my puppy snuggled up beside me. The family can find their own dinner.


EDIT: 6:30 PM
The presentation went well. I'm home and in some comfy sweats. I'm going to take some put-me-to-sleep meds.

Good night.

 

[LAinSEA]

Doreen: I'm so glad you survived your presentation - Good Job!

Get some much needed rest! and that is an order!



-Laurie

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Doe-Doe. I'm glad the presentation went well; hope you got some good rest. You know I'm thinking about you--

,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm back at work. I got lots of rest last night. I'm not feeling great but I'm better than yesterday! I don't feel the need to whine or to slap Andrea McArdle anymore , so that's an improvement!

I'm going to take it easy today - drink lots of water and hot tea. I'll work on getting better. I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Yesterday, my personal forecast was gloomy, today it looks more like mostly cloudy with short periods of sunshine and I'm betting that tomorrow will be mostly sunny again!