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

[lulu201]

Doreen, don't forget to wear your sign. Your Pilates routine and you have a good fit. That's what exercise is about. Having Subway as a plan on a hectic night sounds like a good idea; I hope Maya makes out OK at the vet. I had a dream last night I was tossing Mickey chicken legs for dinner. Wonder where I got that????

I hope you day is full of smiles, though it's probably a safe bet that none of your co-workers will tell you her brother has a sore hiney, and if one does--run the other way.

Take care, WISH-sis,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, sweetie, you crack me up!!! Thanks for the giggles this morning - just what I needed! I'm off to make my sign!!

 

[marsh0013]

hey doreen, i'm so happy for you that you've found a form of exercise that you really enjoy! that's a great way to make sure you'll stick to it

today looks like it could be a challenge, what with your busy evening and not knowing what you're doing for dinner. good idea to have subway as a backup plan

hope your busy day at work goes well, along with the rest of your day

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm hanging in there!

1. Meds & vitamins - check
2. Water - I've had 5 mugs and am working on the 6th!
3. Food - B protein bar (3g), S trail mix (15g), L cheeseburger (2g). Then I started craving junk from the EVM. I ate another protein bar instead (3g). That puts me at 23g carbs so far today. I'm going to chew some Trident to keep my mouth occupied.
4. Exercise - check.

I'm doing great so far - just gotta keep my carb intake in line for the rest of the day. I can do this!

EDIT: 5:30 PM
Food update: I didn't have anything else at work. When I got home I had sf jello w/ whipped cream and 2 Dove dark chocolates (7g). That puts me at 30g. I have plenty left for dinner. I have made the best choices I could considering the d-zone cravings I'm having. So far, I'm winning!

 

[lulu201]

Doe-Doe



May you be surrounded by so much sun and happiness today, Doreen, that the D-Zone RollerCoaster Ride is cancelled and the EVM is blinded by the light! Good luck as you continue your journey, day by day.

Hugs,

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Thanks for all the sunshine, Lulu....I'll need it with the snow falling outside. We're supposed to get 3-5 inches of the white stuff today and into tomorrow. Beth, how many more days until Spring???

The urge to hide under the covers and avoid the world was strong this morning but I'm here at work and I'm ready to make the most of the day.

Final recap for Monday 3/15:
1. Meds & vitamins taken 15/15 100%
2. Water - 6 mugs 15/15 100%
3. Food - 30g + Subway lc wrap (15g) + a few M&Ms (15g - I counted all the carbs!) = 60g for the day. 11/15 73%
4. Exercise - Pilates 20 minute deluxe workout 14/15 93%

Yesterday the cravings for chocolate were bad and I did give into them but only as far as my carb limit would allow. I was counting out M&Ms.....how sad!

Today looks to be tough as well but I can do it! The only goal I've met so far is my exercise - did my Pilates this morning. I will say that it was not my best effort ever, but I did it.

Lots of work on my desk - I'm really missing journals but I've got a major meeting to run on Thursday and another meeting on Friday with assignments that I have to have finished. This work stuff is really interfering with my online life!!

Maya was NOT the happy camper at the vet last night. She's a very fearful dog and we ended up having to muzzle her to prevent her from biting out of fear. She was much better behaved after that - go figure! She did get a clean bill of health and all her shots are up to date now.

Into the day!

EDIT: 9:45 AM
1. Meds & vitamins taken.
2. Water - 1 mug water and 1 mug decaf mandarin orange green tea down so far.
3. Food - B was protein bar (3g) and an apple (my one allowable fruit). L will be a cheeseburger (1g). D ? - at least I'm at home tonight - maybe 2 eggs scrambled with ham & veggies & cheese.
4. Exercise - yeah I did my Pilates 20 minute deluxe workout but maybe I'll walk a bit during lunch?

I'm getting a lot of work done. If I'm a good productive girl maybe I'll squeeze in a little reward of some time for journals this afternoon.

 

[Desiree]

Doreen, it looks that you are off to a good start anyway! Exercising is a big hurdle and you've already got that out of the way today!

Here's to good choices and healthy living!

Hope you have a great day and your work will ease up after this week is over!

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Doe!

The urge to hide under the covers and avoid the world was strong this morning but I'm here at work and I'm ready to make the most of the day.

You and me both today Sista! I had to talk myself into getting up and going to work. Never a good sign. As I was telling Erin I need to schedule a Mental Health Day soon

I have had to count out M&M's before - kinda depressing huh?

~Amanda

 

[vald1977]

Hi Doe,
I'm sending some pixie dust your way to get through your hectic work week . You are doing a great job controlling the cravings and staying under your carb limit . Stay warm with that snow . It's coming my way too.

 

[honeymo78]

Can you believe this snow?!?!? I'm so glad you got your exercise out of the way. No matter how the day turns out remember that you got up for work and did your pilates.

 

[DoeWDW]

Final recap for Tuesday 3/16:
1. Meds & vitamins taken 16/16 100%
2. Water - 6 mugs 16/16 100%
3. Food - let's not even discuss it, OK? 11/16 69%
4. Exercise - Pilates 20 minute deluxe workout 15/16 94%

I am in the pit of the d-zone. Last night's food - what a fiasco! I was feeling like yesterday was a waste until I came here this morning and updated the goals above. I made 3 out of 4 goals, so at least I did SOME healthy stuff for my body, right???

Today is a new day and I think I'll strive to do what I did yesterday - meet 3 of my goals. All bets are off as far as food. I NEED chocolate today. I'm tired and weak and cranky and adding the pressure of food today is NOT going to help me. I'm going to try to not binge and just eat healthier stuff, even if it's carbier than usual.

Goals today:
1. Meds taken - gotta refill my water mug to take my vitamins.
2. Water - 1 mug down, 4 to go.
3. Food - I'll be eating today.
4. Exercise - none yet - I'm lucky I crawled out of bed at all this morning, Pilates was NOT an option. I WILL get this done sometime today.

Another goal today - not bite anyone's head off... Erin, I really NEED a sign on my desk today warning people to just leave me alone. I'll use all my energy to meet my 3 goals and be civil. Aren't you all glad we're cyber-friends and not every-day face-to-face friends???

I have a mountain of work on my desk. I'm going to get some of it done now.

 

[Desiree]

At least your still on track for getting your goals accomplished!! That is something, right?!

Hope your day gets better today. Remember, it's hump day!

 

[lulu201]

Ok, everyone, we need to rally around Doe here. She needs ideas for a new sign, . How 'bout "ANYONE IN MY WAY GETS A KICK! " or "IF YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU, YOU'LL STEP AWAY FROM THE DESK." or "OWNER OF THIS DESK NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FLYING OBJECTS" or maybe just a simple plea: "Please be kind to me, my body's in turmoil. "

You know I love you, Doreen, and you're in my prayers today.

Take care,
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

How about, "I'm a Diva today!" or "I have PMS and a Gun - go ahead piss me off!"

Hehehe.

I hope you get through the Dzone today Doe. Your goals and status look great so now worrying today - okay?

~Amanda

 

[R_Judy]

Hi Doe.

Glad I don't know where your desk is! I'll send you a and your fellow employees an Hang in there!

 

[luvmy2sams]

Good morning, Doe!

Just wanted to stop by and get caught back up on your journal. Try not to bite anyone's head off today, but if you do, immediately spit it out. They're probably really high in useless calories and fat!

Hope the day turns into a good one for you!

~Angela

 

[Strings]

Diva Doe,

I hope today is better than expected. I know how hard DZONE is on you. Take care of yourself today. Can you lock your office door? Lock everyone out and listen to Disney music.
and
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

i'm so sorry that you are in the middle of that awful dzone. i know that it's so rough on you, i understand the need for chocolate! i had to add to the m&m's counting thing...is it sad that i know that there are 4.6 calories in each m&m? yeah...i know, that's a bit crazy to know. better to know that 11 are 1 point, but the fact that i know the breakdown for each one...kinda scary

since this is such a hard time of the month for you, i think it's absolutely acceptable to reach 3 of your 4 goals, actually, i think it's *commendable* that you can do that. as long as you make the best choices you can with your food, you're doing just fine. and if that includes medicinal chocolate, well, so be it. you just have to listen to your body, i'd say going for the chocolate is a better trade off than biting off someone's head (but if you must do both, go for it anyway )

i knwo you posted in my journal that you've been so busy and haven't had time to catch up with journals, just like me! and you told me not to be so hard on myself, so i'm here to tell you exactly the same thing. i think we really are sometimes too hard on ourselves, and we need to remember that our wish buddies know we're thinking about them even when we dont' ahve the chance to post to their journals. yup. that's pretty much exactly what you said to me, but i'm saying it to you anyway [edit: oh yeah, and i took a page out of your book and am going through journals alphabetically...except i started at "z" and went backwards ]

alright doe, i know it will be a tough day, but i hope that you make it through okay. here's some extra and to help you on your way. just remember, you truly are a diva

 

[ZerasPride]

Doe! I'm getting around to everyone's journals and just wanted to see how you are doing. I'm sorry to find you in the middle of the Dzone but you seem to be holding up well.

You mentioned how you feel like you just need chocolate at this time. I have a recipe for sugar free chocolate pudding that's more like a mousse. I made some last night for a little gathering and one of my friends who is a flight attendant on international flights told me it tasted like european mousse. That was the nicest compliment. If you are interested I can give you the quick and ridiculously easy recipe. It makes 6 servings and tastes very decadent.

WTG on the Pilates work outs! I want to try Pilates when I get to onederland.

Take care of yourself and I know you'll be looking at blue and sunny skies soon!

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Doe sending you some and a in hopes that you get through today as smoothly as possible! Hang in there!

Cheryl