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

[DoeWDW]

Well, thinking of all these good-looking men is NOT helping me get to work, but it IS great fun for a Friday morning!

I think David Boreanaz is a looker but I get bored with the whole "sullen & brooding" thing on Angel. He looks a lot better when he smiles. I just checked and he's only 32 - guess I was thinking he was older.

OK, I'm heading back to reality now....

 

[Strings]

I have to agree with the majority. David IS HOT! I don't mind when he's sullen. It makes the smiles more appealing. Keep up the good work Doreen. Have a great walk with Erin.

Beth

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

How are ya doin today, Doe. How's the weather in beautiful southcentral Pa. ? (makes me homesick just typing the words!)

Wow. I just looked at one of your countdown timers and it says 107 until WDW. I'm sooooooooooooooo jealous. Ofcourse, the next time I'm at WDW I want to be thin, so I guess it's best if I stay away for a while.

YOU, on the other hand, are not only going to look great, but be walking so fast, that you'll get ahead of your family!

wooooohooooo!!! You'll be walking at the speed of lightning!!

 

[DoeWDW]

I stopped with 4g carbs at breakfast. Lunch was a Subway wrap (11g). Snack was trail mix (15g) from the EVM. Snack (after I got home) was 2 Dove chocolates (7g) and sf jello & whipped cream (0g). That brings me to 37g so far today. Dinner will be the toppings of a few slices of Pizza Hut veggie pizza. I have 23g of carbs left so I'll do just fine and roll over that lovely bear clippie number! YAY!

I WANTED to binge on ice cream when I got home, but I didn't want to ruin my cheat free streak! Good for me for resisting!

I drank 4 mugs of water at work so I'll drink 1 more with dinner. I also took my meds & vitamins.

I didn't walk the puppy - DH & I ran errands instead. I did walk at lunch though. I'll be getting PLENTY of walking in tomorrow though. Erin & I will be power walking at least 4 miles.

Another day is coming to an end. I'm feeling really good about this past week. It wasn't an easy one but I came through it pretty well and with a cheat free bear! I'm going to roll my bear's number now - will probably not be back on until Sunday.

 

[R_Judy]

We did it Doe!




One week down. How far can we go???

 

[marsh0013]

hey doe, i'm so proud of you for *not* binging on the ice cream, even though you really really wanted to! great job telling that craving whose boss

hope you and erin had a wonderful walk and a wonderful time together, and that the rest of your weekend went well too

 

[DoeWDW]

I walked about 11 miles today! I am no longer afraid of the half-marathon distance. Of course, I'll have to move a little faster during the race, but I know I can make the distance!

Erin and I walked about 6 miles around the mall today. The time flew by as we talked and laughed. We had a bite to eat and then parted ways. The time went all too quickly!

When the weather gets nicer and we can walk outside, we'll invite more WISH friends to join us. In the mall, you can only really walk in pairs but outside we can walk as a group. Those of you in the area - watch for upcoming walks!! It will be great to get to know each other a little better as we walk and chat in the sunshine and fresh air!

Food today: Breakfast was 1/2 a protein bar and some sunflower seeds - 4g carbs total. Lunch was a Subway wrap (12g). Snack was a few sips of a fruit smoothie (I'm guessing 20g). That leaves me with 24g for dinner and I'll stay within that. I'm starting to enjoy the higher numbers that my cheat free bear is holding up every day!!

Gotta go and won't be on anymore tonight. I'll try to get to everyone else's journal tomorrow. I'm going to change my clippie and call it a day!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Doreen, you walked 11 miles?! Amazing! I'm very proud of you!

Say, I've been meaning to ask, approximately how many carbs are you taking in per day? Eventually I'm going to have to start adding, but I'm not ready yet, too scared. You're doing great Doreen!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Take care!

 

[R_Judy]

Holly Molly Doe,

11 Miles You'll end this challenge first because you don't need to loose any more weight! I see Mr. Bear is still our friend. Good luck this week end.

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, I try to stay at or under 60g carbs per day. You could always start slowly by adding in 5 extra carbs every other day or something.

Judy, I've been gaining and losing the same few pounds for a month now. I'm not sure if my body will release any more weight with diet alone. I'm afraid I'll need to exercise on a regular basis to drop any more.

Today's goals:
1. Take meds & vitamin.
2. Water - 64 oz. I don't drink as much when I'm out and about like yesterday. Today I'll need to get back to my water.
3. Food - 60g carbs or less. I don't have a plan yet and that has me a bit worried.

I'm doing laundry now. I'll be heading out to Sunday School & church in a couple hours. After that, who knows?

 

[R_Judy]

I'm with you Doe. I think I need to get on the treadmill. I am not frustrated yet but I am starting to get concerned. Hope you have a terrific afternoon.

 

[DoeWDW]

Well, so much for my cheat-free bear. Sorry, Judy!

Tomorrow's a new month and I'll be back on plan.

 

[hlane]

Doe,

11 miles is great! Don't worry about the bear, like you said, tomorrow is a new month & a fresh start!!

Have a good night!!

Holly

 

[DoeWDW]

It's Monday and I'm back in the office. The routine of the workday will help me get back in the game and stay on plan.

Goals - all the same:
1. Meds & vitamins must be taken.
2. 5 mugs of water and/or decaf green tea must be ingested.
3. 60g carbs or less must be eaten.
4. No exercise - I'm nursing a blister on my little pinkie toe.

There are times when straying from my plan almost seems like a relief, like I don't have to strive to be perfect. Then there are times when going back to the plan seems like coming home to a familiar and comfortable place. Today, I want to be on plan just because it's comfortable there and I know my habits are healthy ones that will nurture my body.

The weatherman says it's supposed to hit 60 degrees here today - could Spring be far behind??!! HAPPY MARCH!!

 

[lulu201]

Happy March to you, WISH-sis! It sounds like you're ready to be leading the healthy life today. Me, too! Let's make today cheat-free, OK? I'm game if you are.:happy1:

Our high temp is supposed to be 64, and all I can say is, "I'm Loving It!" In a few minutes, I'm going out to take a stroll in my pink hat!

Let that little pinkie toe heal up because spring is coming and the serious walking is soon going to begin!

Have a good day, Doreen.

and ,
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hello Doe,

11 miles is a huge accomplishment. You will be so ready for the 1/2 marathon. It's a new month, and a new start. I hope you have a peaceful Monday. Enjoy your warm weather and .
Do you have any moleskin for your blister? It really helps.

Take care of yourself today.

Beth

 

[marsh0013]

wow doe, you are definitely a jock athlete! 11 miles in one day, amazing! that's so great. too bad that little pinky toe didn't cooperate through the whole thing. hope it heals up real quick.

enjoy this warm weather! spring is definitely coming, how exciting . hope you have a great day today

 

[R_Judy]

That's OK Doe. I expect to see your bear this evening though. Have a super terrific day.

 

[septbride2002]

There are times when straying from my plan almost seems like a relief, like I don't have to strive to be perfect. Then there are times when going back to the plan seems like coming home to a familiar and comfortable place. Today, I want to be on plan just because it's comfortable there and I know my habits are healthy ones that will nurture my body.

Preach it sister! Preach it!
I'm with you on this one - I am going to pretend that this weekend never even happened - but at the time it felt like such a relief to stray. But now we all need to get back on track and start busting these pounds off of our bodies!

11 miles Man girl! You were certainly walking the walk! Good for you.

I'm sure and I will both have great days today and our little bear friend will be back in our signature!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Amanda has inspired me!! I am setting goals for the month of March! Actually, I decided to track the percentage of days that I meet my daily goals - so I can get a sense of long-term accomplishment.

Goals for March:
1. Meds & vitamin every day, no exceptions, 100% of the time.
2. Water or decaf green tea - 60 oz (5 Disney mugs ) daily, no exceptions, 100% of the time.
3. Food - 60g carbs or less + 1 piece of fruit per day. I'm shooting for 80% of the month or 25 of 31 days. 100% is NOT realistic but 6 days of straying should be enough for one month!
4. Exercise - Walk one mile or do Pilates 20 minute workout daily. Again, I'm shooting for 80% of the month or 25 of 31 days. 6 days off should allow for the occasional crazy day when I CAN'T exercise but should be enough to get me off my duff on those days when I'm just being lazy.

I'm really excited by this idea! I think it's enough of a challenge to keep me on the right path but not so rigid that I'll drive myself crazy. The meds & liquids really need to be a part of my life daily, without fail. I'm willing to allow some leeway for food and exercise but I want them to be a regular part of my life.

Goals for today:
1. Meds & vitamin taken - 1/1 100% (meaning I accomplished the goal 1 day of 1 day).
2. Water / decaf green tea - 4 mugs down, 1 to go.
3. B = protein bar (2g). I don't have a plan for lunch or dinner yet.
4. No exercise yet but I'm anxious to get some in now. It will probably be Pilates so I can rest my little pinky toe.

I'm hoping the monthly goal will inspire me to get my goals planned into my day and finish them early. I can finish goals 1, 2 and 4 early and have a concrete plan for goal 3 early in the day.

I'll have to figure out what to do about the bear clippie. I guess as long as I'm meeting my goals, I can roll the bear's number? If I take one of my 6 allowed days off from my food or exercise goals, then I can still count the day cheat-free but if I reach that 7th day off then I won't roll the bear's number that day. The bear will count the number of days I've met my goals for the month. I can live with that!

By the way, Beth, I do have moleskin. However I'm not sure quite how to put it on. The blister is on the fleshy part of my toe that hits the floor every time I take a step. I'd have to cut a small hole in the middle of the moleskin but I'm not sure it would stay on. I'll look at it again tonight - I know I should be cushioning it somehow - just not quite sure how to do it. Thanks for the reminder!

Here I go, feeling more confident and ready to tackle my goals today!