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

[lulu201]

Hi, Doreen. It sounds like you had a good day healthy-living wise, even if you didn't feel the best stomach-wise. Did the queasy feeling pass? Sounds like you've got something going on at your house!

OK, Doreen, I won't bug you about this too much--I can't,'cause I won't be here--but I need to have you promise me that you're going to be more careful about taking your medication as prescribed. Even though you may forget and/or even though you might feel good and not feel like taking it, you really shouldn't play around with your body chemistry like that! If you hadn't mentioned that you're not the only one at home feeling sick, I'd say that maybe it was because you hadn't taken your meds! Stay on top if it, girl! You owe it to yourself.

I like Dr. Phil's advice about exercise--you don't have to like it! That's how I felt this morning. . .almost talked myself out of it, but was glad I did it when I finished. Glad you walked, too.

Oh, gosh, I have to check in quick with MeMe and Lisa and then say good-bye until next Friday. I'm glad to be going and all, but I'll miss you and our little on-line talks!

Keep going onward and downward, Doreen--you'll be size 10 before you know it, you lucky duck!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, you'll be happy to know I just took my pill! I promise I'll be good and take them every day. They really do make a difference for me.

Pedometer = 8500 steps yesterday - a respectable number. I walked over lunch hour.

B & L = 4 carbs
S - Atkins bar - 3 carbs
D - Wendy's mandarin chicken salad (no noodles) = 40 carbs
Total = 47 carbs

Two Atkins bars in one day is not a good idea but it was better than binging on junk. The second one was definitely emotionally motivated. I need to find another activity to replace that emotional eating - maybe no snack until I've walked one lap around the building or something. If I could just fall in love with my job again.....have to work on that!

It's gonna be a good day!

Edit: 2:15 PM
B - Atkins bar - 3 carbs
L - sunflower seeds - 4 carbs
S - 1/2 Carb Solutions bar - 2 carbs
I really must start to eat REAL food again. I've been neglecting to keep real food handy and have been relying on bars to keep me going. I'll work on this.

 

[DoeWDW]

It's Friday!!

Yesterday for dinner I had a grilled ham & cheese sandwich and half a peach. It's higher carb than I usually eat but I was not binging. I was very tired and it was late and that's what I was making for the kids so I decided that it would be fine for me as long as I don't make a habit of it. I gave myself permission to be flexible, and I think that's healthy as long as I'm in control of the situation and not binging.

Pedometer = 8600 steps yesterday.

Today, I took my meds. I also did WATP 2 mile before work this morning. I really feel great when I get up and exercise in the AM. I also think I eat better all day when I've exercised. I'm more alert and ready to take on the work day. I think I'll make it a goal to get up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and do WATP for the next 2 weeks.

Lulu is off on vacation and MeMe is getting ready to go. I'm so excited for both of them - I just know they're gonna have a great time! I'll stay here and hold down the WISH fort. I want to be good and get my 10 pound clippie to surprise them when they get back. I only have 2 pounds to lose so I can do it. That will keep me focused!!

I also am working on a new set of cheat free clippies. I want to do a set with colors that change every day. I like the 100 day challenge star clippies but then I feel like I'm supposed to make it to 100 and that's not my goal. I don't think that's realistic for me. So I'll make my own set of clippies without the challenge part and use them. Who knows, maybe other people will find them useful too!

Onward and downward!!

Edit: 1:45 PM
B - 1/2 Carb Solutions bar - 2 carbs
S - yogurt - 20 carbs
L - salad - 20 carbs

 

[DoeWDW]

Pedometer yesterday = 12,000 steps, including 2 mile WATP before work.

Food yesterday was not good. I was just picking at stuff because I had not planned ahead of time and I did not have good choices on hand. I will need to plan better if I'm going to ever have another cheat free day.

Weight this morning was the same as last Sunday's weigh in. Looking back over my week and how poorly I've eaten, I'm lucky I haven't gained. I need to rely less on bars and more on real food. I need to plan my meals and snacks and have appealing food choices on hand. My menus are getting very boring so it's time to try new things and liven it up a bit.

I can do this. It will take a little more effort on my part but it's important to me so I'll work harder at it. I can lose weight, get more fit and eat yummy food as long as I plan ahead and set things up for success!!

 

[wovenwonder]

Pedometer yesterday = 12,000 steps, including 2 mile WATP before work.

OMG --- Look at Doreen GO! 12,000 steps -- that is AMAZING Doreen! With all of that extra activity your body MUST have been hungry - no wonder you were 'picking'. With a good plan in force and low carb foods prepared ahead of time I bet you will do just FINE the next time around.

I can do this. It will take a little more effort on my part but it's important to me so I'll work harder at it. I can lose weight, get more fit and eat yummy food as long as I plan ahead and set things up for success!!

I really like YOUR attitude Doreen!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Way to go, Dor...........all that exercise, man, I need to do that. You are so inspiring. I seem to have the eating plan most of the time, but I still haven't gotten my bottom moving.

Oh no...do you think I need yet another challenge...I don't think I can fit anymore on my signature. Heeheeheehee

Good job, girl. Keep goin'.

 

[DoeWDW]

Official Weigh-In and Measure Day Results:
Weight: 134 same as last week, -8 from start
Bust: 38 same as last week, -1.5 from start
Chest: 32 same, -1.5 from start
Waist: 31 same, -3 from start
Hips: 38.5 -.75 from last week, -1.5 from start
Thighs: 39.5 same, -1.5 from start

I did not eat the way I should this week. However, I did not gain - YAY! I lost a bit in my hips - must be all the walking I'm doing!

Pedometer yesterday = 10,000 steps, including 3 mile WATP using soup cans as weights.

This morning I got out my exercise bands and did a very quick upper body workout. I haven't used them for 6 months so I want to start slow. I did 8 reps of each exercise. My goal is to do this 3 times per week - probably Sun. Tues. & Thurs - and do WATP on Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sat. I'm gonna lay my exercise clothes out the night before so I have no excuses.

Food yesterday was good, although I don't remember exactly what I ate. I know I was under 40 carbs for the day so I finally earned a 1 day cheat free clippie - YAY!!

Now it's off to church - more later!

Edit: 12:15 PM
late B - egg custard - 3 carbs

Edit: 6 AM next morning
D - 1/4 lb burger, cheese, salad, chicken cacciatore soup, cantaloupe - at Hoss's restaurant

 

[DoeWDW]

It's Monday morning and I've already done my 2 mile WATP!! Had my exercise clothes laid out last night - it's so easy to jump into them when I wake up.

I thought I stayed well under my carb limit yesterday, despite eating out last night. However, the scale is up a pound. That restaurant food can be so tricky with extra salt or sugar that I'm gonna hope it's water weight.

Pedometer yesterday = 9,700 steps, including a 3 mile walk with the ferocious dachshund and my son.

Today, I'll have egg custard for breakfast - 3 carbs - but I haven't figured out lunch and dinner yet.

Edit: 11 AM
B - egg custard - 3 carbs
S - 1/2 protein bar - 2 carbs

Took my meds and am drinking lots of water - I feel GOOD today!

Edit: 1:15 PM
L - salad w/ italian dressing - 25 carbs
S - protein bar - 3 carbs
Total so far - 33 carbs

Spent part of lunch hour meeting Mickey88 and seeing his Mickeymobile - very cool!!!

Edit:
D - egg custard - 3 carbs
- homemade applesauce - 10 carbs
- 2 Dove dark chocolate Promises - 10 carbs
Total for the day - 56 carbs

 

[Castillo Mom]

Well hello there Doreen! Long time no see! I see you're still hanging in there. Didn't have time to read everything I've missed on your journal since the last week or so, but I did notice that you lost inches even though you had no weight loss. That's great! You know the saying, muscle weighs more than fat, so with all the walking you've been doing, I'm sure you're doing just fine and will see the scale move soon. Just wanted to see how you were and say a quick hi and let you know I'm still on the wagon with you. Take care of yourself!

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, thanks for stopping by and for your words of encouragement!

Pedometer yesterday = 11,900, including 2 mile WATP and walking the puppy.

The scale is stuck at 134, which was my official Sunday weigh-in weight. I will not get discouraged, though. I need to eat more real food and stop eating bars. However, I probably won't get a chance to make good food until Saturday. I will get through this week the best I can, keep exercising and hope that I stay the same weight.

I got up this morning and did a light lower body workout with my exercise bands.

B - egg custard - 3 carbs & took my meds
L - Atkins bar - 3 carbs

 

[DoeWDW]

Pedometer yesterday = 8,200 steps, including a walk with my hubby and puppy. I also did a brief lower body workout with my exercise bands - boy, can I feel that today!!

Food yesterday - well, I can't claim a cheat free clippie but I tried to minimize the damage. On really hectic nights when the kitchen isn't stocked with easy low-carb food, I am really struggling!! I need to cook more on the weekends and use my crockpot during the week. I also need to plan my meals. Payday is Friday, so I'll be able to do some heavy-duty stocking up, meal planning and cooking ahead this weekend.

Today is a new day and I'll do my best!! The scale is up a pound but I think that's from poor food choices and mostly water weight. Also, now that I've started using my exercise bands again, I'll start to build more muscle so the scale may not move as fast but I should still drop inches.

Edit: 9 AM
B - 1 scrambled egg and 4 slices bacon, took my meds
Fitday says 2 carbs, 74% fat, 23% protein, 2% carbs

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday went downhill fast after I posted that healthy breakfast! This week has been crazy and hectic and I did not plan ahead for my food. I'm really learning this lesson - planning is NOT an option for me - it's a NECESSITY!!

I did get to meet a beautiful WISHer last evening. Here's a picture of WovenWonder - Jody!

<img height=200 src=http://www.boomspeed.com/icerakurei/doe/DoeandJodyCL.jpg>

That's Jody on the right. She is as wonderful and gracious in person as she is on these boards! We had a nice chat and I hope we can get together again soon!

Pedometer yesterday = 16,100 steps!! WOW!! My daughter was marching in her first parade with her baton studio's group, so we did a lot of walking to drop her off with her group, meet Jody, get a bite to eat, find a spot to watch the parade, meet DD's group at the end and walk to the car. If I had more days like that, I'd be at goal already! I really did enjoy all the walking.

Today is a new day. I'm going to try to eat sensibly but not necessarily low carb. By Sunday I should have all our meals planned for next week and low-carb food stocked up at home.

 

[wovenwonder]

I am so glad that I got to meet both you and your DH, Doreen! We will have to get together again sometime when we have MORE time to chat! Thanks for taking the picture.

 

[DoeWDW]

Can we just forget yesterday?? Food = not healthy. Pedometer yesterday = 5100 steps. Let's not look back - how 'bout we just move forward??

This morning I did not get on the scale (see paragraph above )

Today:
B=1 egg scrambled, 4 slices bacon

I WILL have cravings today - such is life. I will NOT give in - at least for the next 5 minutes! I think I may take the whole day in 5 minute intervals! It's easy to be good for 5 minutes, right?

Onward and downward!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Doe-Doe, I'm back in town! Read over your journal and was struck by your positive attitude. Sometimes we just have to do our best and let it go at that, and it sounds like what you've been doing with your healthy lifestyle program.

I'll try to check in later this weekend--in between working and doing laundry and nursing my sunburn!

Looking forward to my next adventure--our Doylestown walk in just two weeks!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Well, yesterday was NOT a good day food-wise. I've been in a slump for the past few days (week?). I posted a thread to the WISH board and have gotten some wonderful support and great ideas, so today I'll be rethinking. I'm going to plan my menus, head to the grocery store and stock up on good low-carb foods.

Pedometer = 3800 steps. I've been so tired this week - too hectic and running every night and getting to bed late.

I slept in this morning - AHHHHHH!! It's 12:30 now - time to get dressed and get out into the beautiful sunshine and take my puppy for a walk. While I'm walking, I can think of menu ideas.

Today's a new day. I am NOT going to obsess over doing the food and exercise thing perfectly. I'm going to just try not to binge on bad foods and be good to myself.

 

[DoeWDW]

Official Weigh-In and Measure Day Results:
Weight: 134 same as last week, -8 from start
Bust: 38.5 +.5 from last week, -1 from start
Chest: 32.5 +.5 from last week, -1 from start
Waist: 31.5 +.5 from last week, -2.5 from start
Hips: 39 +.75 from last week, -.75 from start
Thighs: 39.5 same, -1.5 from start

Well, I can see the results from my slump week. I FEEL fatter. I can see that I'd better get back on track or I'll erase all the good progress I've made. I find it interesting that the scale stayed the same but the inches are coming back - proof again that the scale does NOT tell the whole story!

Pedometer yesterday = 9800 steps - a "step" in the right direction of becoming more active.

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! It's a brand new week and the sun is shining in PA It's Monday and I'm thinking of you getting back into the work force this a.m. Ease into it as much as you can.

I'm excited about meeting you and DH in two weeks, too! I received my AVA stuff, so now I can make this my first official walk--my first official 10K!

Be good to yourself today. Take your medicine, walk your steps, and drink lots of water. If you can eat some healthy food--that's good, too. Sometimes, though, when we're in a bit of a slump in the healthy-living game, it's better to just focus on one thing at a time. Think about where you want your ONE focus to be TODAY.
Maybe just walking more and not worrying about the food so much would be a good place to start? You walked so much yesterday, you're not far off the mark!

Have a good day, Doreen.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm skipping work today. I'm exhausted and I'm really fighting my depression. My body and mind want to hide under the covers. However, I'm going to stay home and force myself to make something positive out of this day. I've already done a Denise Austin Pilates video and I've measured out my first 32 oz of water and have started drinking it. I have 2 loads of laundry that are in process. I'm doing pretty good and it isn't even 7 AM! Maybe I just need to refuse to give into my depression?? We'll see if this approach works. I figure I'll burn out by lunch time but I should be feeling good about what I accomplished up til then.

My pedometer must have fallen on the garage floor - DH ran over it this morning. I will get a new one because it was really helping me move more.

I'm looking at the Winsor Pilates DVD workout package. With shipping and handling and taxes it costs about $50. I think this may be a reward for me. I haven't figured out the goal yet, but I'll think about it.

On to a new day!!

 

[lulu201]

for you this a.m., Doreen. Your morning sounds amazing already--you've done so much!

Sorry about your pedometer--it sounds like one of those things that adds insult to injury on bad days.

Glad to hear you're drinking your water. What about your medicine--have you been remembering to take it?

I'll be thinking about you today. . .

Erin