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

[DoeWDW]

A, I'm only 5'2" and my legs are pretty short. I've always been a fast walker, though. Take your time on the treadmll for now - worry about building up the distance you walk. The speed will come later, as your muscles and joints get used to the walking.

Erin, I think one person could get a good walk in at the mall. Two people may even be able to walk side-by-side most of the time. Three people gets tougher as you are trying to dodge around all the other shoppers. Don't know if this would work or not.


I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this morning. I already have laundry in. I'm still in jammies because I have nothing clean! I like to spread the housework, cooking, etc. over the whole weekend but since I ran around yesterday, there's lots to be done today. DD and her friends want to go to the mall so I'll be getting my walk in there while they shop. I'm going to wear my walking shoes and put on the miles!

I have tomorrow off (Martin Luther King Jr. day) so I plan on doing some cooking then. I also have to help DD get everything put back into her room in an organized fashion.

I'm taking deep relaxing breaths and I'll be using my timer to break things down into 10 minute tasks. I've also assigned chores to the kids - love that teen labor! I'm trying to ignore that knot in my stomach - the one that says I'll never get anything accomplished.

I don't know about food today - will have to be careful because I have nothing premade and no specific plan. I think breakfast will be a protein bar, just because it's quick and easy.

I'll be back later to recount how I finished cleaning and organizing the entire house, caught up on all laundry (including changing all sheets), did my budget for the next 5 years and found an extra $200 a week to spend, and cooked enough food for the freezer so I don't have to cook for the next 3 months.....

 

[septbride2002]

Way to go on finding that skirt. Sounds beautiful! I love it when you find an item like that. I know you are worried about today but just take it one moment at a time and you will get through it. And remember - it is not the end of the world if you don't get everything done.

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Official Weigh In and Measure Day Results:
Weight 129 / 128 / 142
Bust 37.5 / 37.5 / 39.5
Chest 32.5 / 33 / 33.5
Waist 31 / 31.5 / 34
Hips 38 / 38 / 40
Thighs 39 / 39 / 41

I'm up a pound but I've lost half an inch in my chest and waist. My rings feel looser. I'm guessing that extra pound is either the Bloat Fairy or all that jock athlete muscle I'm building. I'm not worried about the scale - am THRILLED with less inches and feeling thinner.

I never ate breakfast but I've had leftover ham (5g) and leftover trail mix (1g) for brunch and sf jello & whipped cream for dessert.

DD and her friends really want to go to the mall but it's still snowing like crazy and we'd rather be safe than sorry. I've gotten very little done so far today - surprise, surprise. I'm ready for a nap.

 

[marsh0013]

congrats doe!!! those measurements sound just wonderful! isn't it great when you notice the little things like rings fitting looser? i'm so happy for you! keep up the great work!

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday was a complete waste. I ate off plan, didn't get anything done, just felt generally depressed and unmotivated. If I could have just admitted that at the beginning of the day, then fine, but no - I spent all day beating myself up for not getting anything done while sitting on my bum and not doing anything about it. I truly was my own worst enemy yesterday.

Today is a new day! All that good advice I gave myself yesterday about doing a little at a time and taking it easy on myself - I'm actually going to TAKE that advice today.

Today is mall day with DD and her friends. I will be walking miles while they are shopping. I haven't exercised since Friday.

Here we go again!

 

[lulu201]

to you, Dear Doe-Doe, and to light your path. I'm sorry that your day didn't go like you'd have liked yesterday, but some days are like that. Today is a new day, though, and a new week--a chance to begin again, so go forward with hope in your heart and belief in your ability. Stop for a minute somewhere during the day and remember all that you've accomplished, Miss Size-10-Red-Skirt. An off day can't take all your victories away.

Enjoy the mall; I'm in the mood for a mall day myself, but I don't see it happening today. Maybe it's just as well--I won't be tempted to take advantage of the sales!! Be careful on the roads; ours are a bit icy this morning.

More s for you,

Lulu

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm in the worst part of the D-Zone - all will be well by the end of the week!

1. Meds taken.
2. 12 oz water so far.
3. B = protein bar (3g).
4. Mall walking miles! The girls will probably be at the mall for 3 hours. Park City is built with a middle hub with 8 spokes going out. I'm going to start at one spot, walk down and back on each spoke and work my way around. I'm curious to see how long a distance that is - this mall walking could become a regular thing. I'll be walking at least 4 miles but I won't be trying to keep to a race pace. I'm going to turn up my nose at the nasty carby food stands and take legal snacks.

I'm going to borrow some of Erin's sunny attitude and march forward into my day, with purpose and with a smile!

 

[lulu201]

Doreen, hang in there today, OK? I know that D-Zone yukkiness you're going through. Hold on and ride it out. The walking and the legal snacks will make it manageable. Go try on some more size 10 clothes--even a size 8. It'll motivate you to stay on the right track.

,
Erin

 

[lulu201]

I'm stopping by again, WISH-sis, because I know today may be a little tough after yesterday. I hope you all had fun at the mall.

I'll check in on you tonight to see how you're doing.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

We're back from the mall. I ate my legal snack - trail mix (16g). I also had 3 bites of Dippin' Dots (9g maybe?) Total so far today = 28g. I'm really hungry so I'm going to go make some tuna salad for dinner before I have a melt-down and make all kinds of bad choices!

I walked 5 miles at the mall, but the other people and the sidewalk sales displays really hindered my pace. I gave myself a blister on one foot - will have to research what to do about that - or I would have walked more.

Thanks for checkin' in on me, Erin! Knowing you're there is helping me to go make legal dinner instead of snacking on bad stuff!

 

[A1A1]

Doe, you are doing a good job of managing the D-zone. It is almost over, and you just hang in there. Your walking is so fantastic. Seems like the greatest way to outsmart the "D".

Keep your eyes focused on the end of the week, and the knowledge that it is almost over and you are still in control even though you might not feel like it. You have kept going today and continued to work toward your goals in spite of the "D".

Have a good night's rest.

Thank you for your continued support while you are in the midst of a challenging time.

 

[septbride2002]

Hey there Doe - sounds like you had a good day although you did mention you were hungry - If I may offer some advice. On days where you know you are going to be walking long distances you need more then just that protein bar. Try making an omelet or something with lots of protein in it and maybe 10 carbs. That way you will have more energy and the protein will stay with you longer. Good job on bringing healthy snacks with you to the mall and avoiding the junk food. I was in a mall yesterday and I swear the Aunti Anne's pretzel were screaming my name. I ran through the mall with my hands over my ears....I got some funny looks so I dont' suggest this.

I know you are going to stay strong through dinner - Enjoy your tuna salad!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Let's see - I was at 28g carbs. I ALMOST caved but I thought of all of you and my little bear who was so looking forward to a new number this evening. My WISH buds have rescued me again!

I did lots of chopping - quadrupled the tuna salad recipe! It turned out delish, with lots of chopped celery, green peppers and sweet red onion for crunch! There's plenty left for me to take to work or to have as a quick snack after work.

Amanda, you are right! I need more fuel for my walking. I was just lazy this AM. I'll have to keep my workouts in mind when planning my meals and snacks. Thanks for the reminder!

A, you also do a great job of supporting others around here in spite of what you're going through. I've found that when I'm going through a tough time, supporting others helps me as much as it helps them. Also, I know many people won't believe me, but I truly care about everyone here. I just wish I had more time to devote to helping others.

I need to recap the food. 28g earlier, + tuna salad on crackers (18g), + sf jello & whipped cream (0g) + 2 Dove dark chocolates (7g) = 53g carbs total for today.

I did it!! I had another cheat free day!! I'm off to change my bear's number and then head to bed. Those 5 miles of walking have taken their toll - I'm tired.

 

[lulu201]

Oh, yeah, I knew you could do it! Glad you made it through the day OK. Have a night filled with sweet dreams, Doe-Doe!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doe-Doe! I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go into the day. Take good care of yourself, WISH-sis.

,
Erin

 

[marsh0013]

hey doe, excellent day yesterday! i'm with you on the planning food for exercise thing. yesterday i did not, and it bit me in the end. sometimes i think we may get too focused on the eating element of the plan that we forget about making it work with our exercise too. if that makes sense!

and you said "Also, I know many people won't believe me, but I truly care about everyone here. I just wish I had more time to devote to helping others." well, i surely believe you! i know many people who think that "internet" relationships are silly or useless, but this place proves them totally wrong. we may not "know" each other in the physical sense of the word (although, that's gonna change once we're all half-marathoning in less than a year!!!), but we certainly form relationships and support each other. and don't ever feel like you're not spending enough time! because i always see you posting in other people's journals, helping everyone out, i think that your support is amazing.

hope you have a wonderful day

 

[DoeWDW]

Marcia, thanks for your kind words! It will be so nice to meet everyone face to face and give real hugs instead of just icons! My big fear is that I won't want the WISHCon 2005 weekend to end!

Only a couple more D-Zone days to get through!! Then I can look forward to 2 weeks of sunny disposition and easy healthy living! It's so much easier to get through this now that I know I'll have 2 great weeks when it ends. That makes the D-Zone much more bearable than it used to be. Journalling and reading others' journals have revealed this rhthym to me and it has made a world of difference in my life!!

Today I'm back to work. I have a big meeting on Thursday to run so I'll be busy getting prepared for it.

Goals:
1. Meds and vitamins already taken!
2. 36 oz of water and peach flavored decaf green tea (so good!) down and 2 more mugs to go.
3. B = protein bar (2g) and a Splenda packet (1g) with my tea. AM snack = 2 oz honey roasted sunflower seeds (12g). Total so far today = 15g. L = tuna salad on fiber rye crackers (16g). D = ? - guess I'd better figure this out before I get home! I have link sausage and hot dogs in the fridge so I'll do something with those. Dessert will be SF jello & whipped cream or LC ice cream.
4. It's a rest day for me - didn't even bring my walking shoes to work!

Walking this walk with all my WISH buds has made this truly a lifestyle and an enjoyable journey, rather than just a drudge-y diet and exercise fad for me. I can't imagine going back to my old ways anymore - they don't seem appealing to me. Even on Saturday when I had a bit of a binge, I knew the entire time that it was just a temporary thing. I truly wasn't worried about eating like that for a week or a month - I knew it would pass quickly and I'd be craving my healthy foods again.

I'm wearing some size 10P grey wool pants from my "back of the closet" stash. It feels good!!

 

[A1A1]

WWoooooooooooHHHHHoooooooooo for the back of the closet pants!!!!! That must be the greatest feeling.

WISH has truly changed how I have approached my new lifestyle. You were the first to post a response to me, Doe. I will never forget how I felt when I read the post. Suddenly, I wasn't alone on my new journey. I had friends to share the joy and the burden.

Can't wait to meet you at the 1/2 marathon and to shout ahead to you "Go Princess Doe-Doe!!!!!!!! Go!!!!!!" I know you will be far ahead of me with all your training. I will be in your dust. That's okay. My goal is to finish ahead of the sweeper, and to thank the people at the end who supported my getting there.


Hope you have a great day....

 

[DoeWDW]

A, you are such a sweetie! Your reminder of my post to your journal reminded me that I wanted to reread your journal from the beginning. If you have the time, you should do this! It reminds me of a butterfly coming out of her coccoon, slowly and tentatively at times, but definitely an amazing and beautiful creature and spreading her wings ever more confidently. Guess I should have posted this to YOUR journal - oops! I can't wait to meet you in person! I promise I'll be celebrating your success at the half!!

I've met all my goals so far today. Carbs stand at 37g (I had an extra ounce of sunflower seeds this afternoon), which leaves me 23g for dinner and dessert tonight. I'm finishing my last mug of water for the day. I chewed a piece of Trident to outwit the Munchie Monster and the EVM (they tried to gang up on me early in the afternoon!). I'm on track for another cheat free day!!

 

[LAinSEA]

Doreen: I'm proud of you for sticking within your carbs and getting your training in (despite the weather). Getting into those slacks from the back of closet must have felt terrific - I know it sure gave me a lift this weekend.

I'm even more impressed that you can see past that evil D-monster! Knowing that there is light at the end of the tunnel is so positive.

Thanks for your encouragement.

-Laurie