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

[sharoncity]

Hey Doe! I just wanted to say I second the motion that you have done an awesome job with your goals for the month. The fact that you've met 3 of the 4 is just great! And now you are ready to make one of them more challenging! Definitely major accomplishments!! WTG!
In fact, I have been inspired by your daily goal assessment and have decided to set my April goals up in much the same manner. Thank you for showing me the way to make it happen!

I hope you made it to the grocery store!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth - all I can say is "oh my!! "!! What a great story!! Can't say that my mom bought me any books like that!

Sharon - if I have inspired you in any way, that's only the payback for you inspiring me! I just got back from walking the puppy. We "power-walked" up a long steep hill and I was thinking of you and your *evil* stepper! What a workout for the glutes!!

2. Water - still need to drink 12 oz, and I'll be doing that just as soon as I finish this entry!
3. Food - I'm stuck at 31g for the day. Still haven't eaten anything else.

I went straight from work to the grocery store. After an hour and a half and a hefty bill, I came home and put everything away. I was too tired to cook at that point and told everyone to fend for themselves. I took a 10 minute power nap, read a little and walked the puppy.

I'll go try to find something that looks appetizing in the kitchen only because I know I have to eat something but honestly, I'm really just not hungry.

I'm off to get my 12 oz of water and my bedtime snack.

 

[DoeWDW]

Final recap for March 2004:
Final recap for Wednesday 3/31:
1. Meds & vitamins - 31/31 100%
2. Water - 30/31 97%
3. Food - D = 1/2 PBJ (15g) + 5 baby carrots (7g) + 2 Dove dark chocolates (7g) = 60g total = cheat free for me!! 21/31 68%
4. Exercise - Pilates deluxe & a puppy walk 28/31 90%

I'm ready to tackle April!!

Goals:
1. Meds & vitamins taken
2. Water - will drink 60 oz +
3. Food (all entered into Fitday)
B=string cheese & apple with peanut butter
L= sirloin patty with mayo & mustard
S=7 almonds and 5 baby carrots
D=Mexican chicken ala Amanda & 2 Dove dark chocolates
calories = 1189 f=66g 51% c=47-10=37 13% p=105g 36%
4. Exercise - Pilates deluxe already done and I brought my walking shoes to walk in the Capitol at lunch - it's supposed to rain all day so no outdoor walk

I am feeling very on the ball today! I've got everything planned out and now I just have to follow my good habits.

"I feel good, I knew that I would now, so good, so good!"

 

[septbride2002]

Wow! I'm impressed Doe! I like how you have everything laid out in regards to calories, fat, carbs, and protein. Very cool!

You did awesome in the month of March - be sure to reward yourself for it!

We need to chat online soon - I feel like we haven't talked in forever!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Wow Doe,

You are one organized woman today. Your plan looks awesome. I know you will stick with it. We're supposed to get some on Friday. You should see some by Saturday.


Beth

 

[vald1977]

Hi Doreen,
Just wanted to stop by and wish you a fantastic day ! You sound ready for anything today .

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!
Your numbers for March are awesome! Plus, you already have your plan in place for April! Woohoo! Great job Doe!

I just want to say thank you for your positive attitude and the that your posts bring to my day. I appreciate you!

Hope you have a wonderful day today!

Tracy

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Doe,

I'm just catching up with you and your journal. It sounds like you did an awesome job in meeting your goals for March and I know April will be another stellar month for you!

Your optimistic posts are so encouraging and inspiring to me! Keep up the great work and I know April will be your best month yet and will get the scale moving!

P.S. I love the numbers on your cheat free bear! You are doing so good with your cheat free days!!!!!

 

[DoeWDW]

Thanks for the reminder, Lisa Z.!!

It's a new month and I use that wonderful little bear clippie to count the days in the month that I've met all 4 goals - time to change him back to 1......

 

[sharoncity]

Woo Hoo - you are one on the ball woman today Doe!!
Excellent job with those March goals! i know you will do just as well for April!!
Glad to see you made it to the store yesterday! At least you've got choices for today!
Hopefully we will all see some sometime this weekend (even if for only a few minutes! )
have a great day today Doe!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[myhandd]

Hey Doe,

Just working the boards...Make April a great month it sounds like you are doing great!

Aren't these boards great. Instant support from people you probably have never met!

Have a grrreeeat month!

Later,

Dax

 

[DoeWDW]

Final recap for Thursday 4/1
1. Meds & vitamins 1/1 100%
2. Water 1/1 100%
3. Food - followed my plan 1/1 100%
4. Exercise - Pilates deluxe and a walk at lunchtime 1/1 100%

Yesterday was a walk in the park for me! I had a plan and found it easy to stick with. In fact, it was such a good plan, I'm going to reuse it today! I literally copied it from yesterday's journal entry and I'm going to eat exactly the same things and do the same exercise!

Goals:
1. Meds & vitamins taken
2. Water - 1 mug down, will drink 4 more
3. Food (all entered into Fitday)
B=string cheese & apple with peanut butter
L= sirloin patty with mayo & mustard
S=7 almonds and 5 baby carrots
D=Mexican chicken ala Amanda & 2 Dove dark chocolates
calories = 1189 f=66g 51% c=47-10=37 13% p=105g 36%
4. Exercise - Pilates deluxe already done and I brought my walking shoes to walk in the Capitol at lunch - it's supposed to rain all day so no outdoor walk.

I have plenty to keep me busy at work but I can do everything at my own pace. I don't have to be stressed or rushed. No meetings today - YAY!! I'm feeling good about work at the moment.

The weekend will be busy and I'll have to make a good plan to stick to for my food & exercise.

Onward and downward - into my day!

 

[Desiree]

Wow! You are really thriving! I always love your positive and upbeat attitude! You know what is working for you and you stick to it! Keep up the good work and have a great day today!

 

[septbride2002]

I need to make my Chicken ala Amanda - maybe I'll pick some up at the grocery store. It really is a great and quick meal. I am so glad that you found yesterday to be a breeze. We have a couple more days before the dreaded D-zone. And with the weather getting warmer and sunnier everyday I know that we will both be walking in the !

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Final recap for Friday 4/2
1. Meds & vitamins 2/2 100%
2. Water 2/2 100%
3. Food - followed my plan 2/2 100%
4. Exercise - Pilates deluxe but didn't do any aerobic exercise - so do I count that as .5??? 1.5/2 75%

I'm on the same plan again today. I just got lazy with the aerobic exercise yesterday - can't make that a habit!!

Goals:
1. Meds & vitamins are with me.
2. Water - will drink 5 mugs, have my filled mug with me.
3. Food - almost the same - don't know about lunch though?
B=string cheese & apple with peanut butter
L= ?
S=7 almonds and 5 baby carrots
D=Mexican chicken ala Amanda & 2 Dove dark chocolates
4. Exercise - Pilates deluxe already done and I'm taking my walking shoes.

We're off to my parents' house - DH is installing a new front door and I'm helping. I'm taking my breakfast and snack stuff and my water mug along to help me stay on track. Lunch? Who knows but I'll do my best. Hopefully we'll be home for dinner and I can make my yummy chicken again!

Gotta run!

 

[vald1977]

Hi Doe,
Sounds like you're very prepared today . Hope all went well with installing the door.

Have a wonderful weekend !

 

[sharoncity]

Hey Doe - great job planning for yesterday! I wouldn't have thought to be that prepared. Thanks for the wake-up call!
You are off to a great start on your monthly goals. You did so great last month, I'm sure you will do just as well this month.
Alright - no getting lazy with the aerobic exercise today, okay?! Come on Doe! You CAN do this!
If you've got any down there, send it this way! Have a great day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[septbride2002]

HI Doe! I made the Chicken Ala Amanda last night for the first time in awhile. I forgot how darn good that is! I'll be making it a lot now I bet. Good for you for taking snacks and stuff to your Mom's. I need to learn to do that better. Sounds like you had a great day!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Sharon, how did you know I was sitting here on my bum wishing I could find a way to NOT do any exercise!

Busted!! I'll be back!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Girlfriend! How are you doing? I just wanted to stop by and let you know I'm thinking about you. Since we got home yesterday, we've had DDs science fair project-mates here (last night and until 7:30) for their second science fair. This has been my first moment to come over and say hello.

How has your weekend been? I know you finished Friday successfully? Did you have exercise and take care of yourself?

Let me know how it's going--

Hugs,
Erin