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

[vald1977]

Hi Doe,
The concert sounds like a lot of fun. I'm glad you enjoyed it . Hearing you talk about taking your daughter shopping makes me wish I had a dd of my own. It really sounds like you guys have a great relationship . Maybe my dh will agree to a second child some day...

Well, I hope you have a great weekend and a wonderful time with your family at the band concert !

 

[Castillo Mom]

Ooh, up at 6:30. I'm still snoring at that time. Sounds like you have a very enjoyable weekend planned. Sending pixie dust your way for the effects of Easter to be swished away!

 

[Carol36]

I am glad that you had a good time last night at the concert. Martina McBride is a wonderful singer. I really love that song "Broken Wings". That must have been awesome to be there and so close at the same time!

I know that my times are coming when I will be in a rut and find it hard to get out! You just have to hang in there. Once this is out of your system, then you will get right back on track!

I hope that you have a wonderful day tomorrow!

Carol

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! Let me be the first to wish you a happy, healthy Monday! Today is the first day of the rest of your life! Uh, can't exactly take credit for that line, but it does seem appropriate for Monday mornings!

Let's ease into this day with a healthy mindset. I'm right here with you, Doreen. Put on your sunglasses because all the in our forecast is going to send the Munchie Monster, the EVM, and all the leftover Easter candy running for cover!

"Let the in!"

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

The weekend was a good one. DD & I spent Saturday at the mall and found a great outfit, shoes & jewelry for her to wear to the band concert on Saturday night. She looked beautiful and I think she FELT more beautiful than she has for a while. Sunday was spent with DD laying out in the sun working on our tans. I got a little sunburn but nothing too bad. It sure felt like heaven, though, to lay in the warm sun with a good book!

So after the great weekend, you'd think I'd be feeling well-rested and on top of the world. My blue funk remains. I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the things on my plate. It's hard to tell if this is the tail end of my monthly blue funk or if I'm truly feeling overwhelmed. Either way, I've spent some time in prayer and have told Him of my feelings and asked for His help and comfort. I don't have to do this alone.

Today is the day! I NEED to get back on the healthy living wagon and get rid of my extra poundage - it is adding to my blue feelings so it really must go. Erin set up goals for the rest of the month of April and I think I'll do the same. There are 12 more days in April so:
1. Meds & vitamins - 12/12.
2. Water - 60 - 70 oz per day - 12/12.
3. Food - 60g carbs or less - 10/12.
4. Exercise - one mile of walking or 15 minutes of aerobic exercise or Pilates deluxe - 10/12.

Here we go, onward and downward!

 

[lulu201]

OK, Doreen, we're in this. We're going to stay cheat free and live a healthy lifestyle 'til noon. We can do it! We'll worry about the afternoon later .

Lulu

 

[DoeWDW]

Walkin' the walk with Erin 'til noon! We can do this!

So far:
1. Meds & vitamins taken.
2. Water - 16 oz down and I'm headed to the cooler for a refill.
3. Food - B = apple w/ PB (19g).
4. Exercise - none yet.

I've got a good start on the day!

 

[septbride2002]

You and Erin are certainly making me smile today! It is good to see that I am not the only one climbing back on the wagon. It sounds like you had such a nice and relaxing weekend - good for you!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

Those goals you set look wonderful. I was thinking that you may want to set up 2 sets of monthly goals. The regular and the TOM goals. That way the goals don't overwhelm ou during TOM. Who needs extra stress during tom? You are off to a great start today. I'll send an extra prayer for you.

Beth

 

[lulu201]

Well, it's about 11:30. . .how are you doing? I'm on my way to weigh a grapefruit.

Seriously.

I'm going to weigh a grapefruit! I know how nutsy that sounds, but there's a point difference if it's a certain size and I need to know the weight of my grapefruit!

I think I've fallen in love with Beth's suggestion to have different sets of goals for those of us who are TOM-challenged. What do you think? It's like when Lisa C. said to me--rather matter of factly many months ago--something like "you know this is going to happen to you. Plan for it and don't be surprised." It was a light bulb moment!! Why do we continue to struggle so vehemently against our own bodies the way we do, Doreen????? I say we have some "self-care and pampering" goals in place next month to nurture ourselves in a positive way. Definitely a plan that incorporates exercise, water, and peanut M &Ms!

I'll be back to check in after I know how much my grapefruit weighs.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I like the idea of separate goals for the D-Zone! I'll have to think about what my DZ goals should be.....

 

[lulu201]

OK, so it's after twelve. Are you still in the game? I know you are. What are your plans for this afternoon? For dinner? Keep on walking the walk, Doreen. I'll check back in with you tonight after I get home from work. Hang in there.

PS I know you were wondering: a 1/2 grapefruit weighs 8.5 oz. and gets 1 point.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm still in the game. Just got back from my 15 minute walk outside.

1. Done
2. 32 oz down - halfway there and working on another mug
3. L will be a burger - practically no carbs. D will be tuna salad or chicken breasts roasted in the oven.
4. 15 minute walk at lunch - done!

I think I might actually make it through the day!

 

[Strings]

Goals need to be personal, but my suggestions would be...
1.) Meet your water goal to keep the bloat fairy at bay.
2.) Pray or count your blessings to keep in mind that He has a plan for you.
3.) Not to binge. I'd probably relax the carb count, but specify no binging.

You are doing great today. Keep up the good work.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

I've hit a bit of a snag, but I'm NOT going to let it derail me. I did not have enough $ for a burger at lunch. I got a pack of trail mix from the EVM (18g which makes 37g total so far today). I have a small can of tuna in my desk which will be fine for my afternoon snack. If I really get desparate I can eat a spoon-full of peanut butter. I'm determined!!

EDIT: 8:20 PM
I ate my tuna in the afternoon. I had chicken for dinner. I also had a couple bites of ice cream, but I stayed within my carb limit for the day! YAY!!! I met all my goals!

I also went to the store and picked up some food to help me, so I'll be on track tomorrow. Things are looking up!

 

[lulu201]

Doe-Doe, you've treated yourself in quite a royal fashion today. Congratulations!

Erin

 

[Carol36]

Hey Doreen! You have done a great job! I find that it's hard to keep quick food for on the run, at least the right kinds. Planning ahead helps me, but sometimes that's impossible! I got my first clippie! Thanks for helping me do that!!!

Keep on going!!!!

Carol

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen. The is shining on YOU!

Well, it's Tuesday and a perfect day to treat yourself right with some healthy eating, lots of clear, cool water, and some exercise!
You're going to feel great today because you're going to take good care of yourself. Right? C'mon now. . .right??

Thank you for all you did yesterday to help me stay on track. I feel so good because I made it through the day on program. Let's do it again today! My only problem, though, is that this will be my only check-in with you on the WISH until I come home tonight around 8:30-9:00. I'll stop in then, though, to see how you made out. Go onward and downward, Doe-Doe, we -types can't be feeling "tubby!"

,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday was a success, but I forgot to post my stats. I made all my goals so I'm 1/12 on each of them! Why is the first day so hard??? Once I have one day under my belt, I feel so much more confident!

Today:
1. Meds & vitamins already taken.
2. Water - 64 oz, I'm working on my first 16 oz mug.
3. Food - under 60g carbs, B = apple w/ PB (19g), L will be a burger (if I can get $ out of the ATM - the kids got the last of my $ for lunches ). Afternoon S will be an Atkins bar (3g). Dinner - maybe a Wendy's salad.
4. Exercise - 15 minutes of walking while I'm at work today.

Tonight, DD has a mini-recital at the baton/dance studio. I'll get home from work and rush out the door, and we'll get home late, with a stop at Wendy's to pick up dinner.

Work is heating up as well, so no rest for the weary. I'm feeling overwhelmed so I'll spend extra time planning and prioritizing this morning.

My TOP priority today is to take care of ME!! My healthy lifestyle has to come first.

Doe-Doe signing off and boldly walking into the day!

 

[septbride2002]

Just do one thing at a time and it will all get done! LOL! I know what you mean about overwhelmed - I'm starting to get that at work as well. Your menu looks good - don't you hate those evenings when you have to run out the door? I haven't Wendys in a very long time though - yummy!

~Amanda