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

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

I'm back, and just got caught up on your journal. I am so proud of you. You should reread Friday's posts. You started out overwhelmed, figured out a plan, started executing that plan, and even organized for Monday morning. You did it without binging too. WTG! You did an amazing job of recovering your day. Shopping sounds like ou had a great time. You needed to laugh some. What play was your son in? You have every right to brag. You are a proud Mama. I hope tonight is very relaxing.

Have a good one.
Beth

 

[Carol36]

Hey Doreen!

I also just got caught up on your journals. You really had it rough and you did work through all of the stress and handled it well!!! There have been times when I have been so overwhelmed! Take good care of yourself!!!

Hope you have a better week!

Carol

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! Here are some flowers to brighten your Monday morning. Have a great day and know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. . .

,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Thank you all!

Yesterday was a good day. I helped out during Sunday School and then stayed for church (haven't done that for a while). I enjoyed the sermon about God's abundant love! If we give up control, He often gives us PLENTY of what we need - not just enough but an abundant amount! It was uplifting for me to worship with my church family.

In the afternoon I attended the second performance of the play that a group from church (including my son) was performing. They did C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. DS played Edmund, who is rather nasty and betrays his siblings. Fortunately he's back on the good side in the end. The entire cast did a wonderful job and I remembered how much I enjoy theater. My parents also came and while DS went off to the cast party, my parents, DH and I went to Subway for dinner and a chance to sit and chat.

I also found time last evening to finish the last of my library books - so nice to just sit and read!

Today is going to be a good day! I did wake earlier than usual and, boy was I productive!! I washed & dried a load of towels. I did a very brief upper body workout with some exercise bands (from a class I took a year ago). I hardboiled some eggs for the week and got most of the tuna salad made (just have to add onion tonight!). I felt good about all I got done - a very positive experience and not drudge work at all. Most mornings I can't muster up this much energy but today I breezed through it all!

Now I'm at work and feeling like I can handle things today. I'm much more at peace than I was on Friday! I'll be doing what I did on Friday - prioritizing and then working the list. On Friday, I felt like I was climbing Mount Everestt but today it seems like an invigorating stroll in the park.

I've already had 2 of my 5 mugs of water. I'm ready to have my apple with peanut butter, meds & vitamins for breakfast. I have a protein bar and/or trail mix for a snack. I'll have a burger for lunch. Dinner will be tuna salad - yummy!

Here I go, into Monday with a genuine smile on my face and feeling quietly confident!

 

[Strings]

Wow Doe,

You are so motivated today. You've also gotten more done already then I will all day I can feel you determination. You will shine today. Enjoy your Monday.

Beth

 

[PAdisMOM]

WOW! What a great attitude for a Monday!! I wish some of that would have spread my way today!

Keep it up and have a great day!

 

[septbride2002]

Can I just have a smidge of your happy smile and energy? I feel like I've been sucked dry. LOL! Wow you got a lot done this morning. I love it when I have productive mornings or evenings - just makes you feel like you've taken a load off your mind. I'm hoping my evening will be productive like that - especially since there is nothing on TV tonight.

Good Job on the exercise! I really need to get back in the habit of working out - I haven't picked up weights in a month!

I hope you have a great day Doe!

~Amanda

 

[CheapMom]

I teach Sunday School too- this Sunday was the last class for the year. Mass was inpiring and comforting to me also this week. I have lots to be thankful for.
Keep up that positive attitude- you are doing great-
Don't overindulge in Turkish Delight!!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!
I love your positive attitude! I hope that you have a wonderful, blessed day today!!

Tracy

 

[disneygoof]

Doreen,

Happy to read it sounds like you're back on track! When I was working, my office actually sent me to a second Franklin seminar as a refresher. Sometimes you need to re-commit, just like dieting.

Take care,
Disneygoof

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hey There Doreen!

My morning/day went similarly to yours- and it was pouring here- must be something in the air I think! Although I wouldnt excited about tuna for dinner- LOL- Im not a lover of it.

How great it is to read that someone is upbeat! Congrats on a successful day today!

 

[lulu201]

It's a sunny day! May sunny thoughts and sunny moments be yours this Tuesday, Doreen.

Talk to you later,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday I ended up with a sour stomach so my food plans didn't work out. I had a pack of crackers for lunch - bad carbs but they helped settle my tummy! All in all, I didn't do too bad and there were no binges.

Now on to today!!

The usual goals:
1. Take meds & vitamins.
2. Drink 5 mugs of water.
3. Food - no binges and relatively low carb.
4. Exercise - 15 minutes of something aerobic.

The sun is shining! HOORAY!! I'm at work and I hope to be productive. I'm a little anxious but I'm sure once I get some things done I'll be feeling better.

Tonight will be busy - DD's mini-recital at the baton studio - so dinner may be a Wendy's salad. No worries!

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

You sound so grounded today. I know today will be a sucuess. I hope your stomach is feeling better today.
Beth

 

[ZerasPride]

Doreen,

I'm just checking in on you. Thanks somuch for stopping by my journal and spreading your usual sunshine all over my day! You sound very positive and upbeat so I hope this sunny disposition stays with you throughout your busy day! Take care of yourself!

 

[Carol36]

Hey Doreen!

I hope that you are feeling much better and that you have a wonderful day! Keep on with that positive attitude!!

Carol

 

[CheapMom]

I ended up with a sour stomach so my food plans didn't work out. I had a pack of crackers for lunch - bad carbs but they helped settle my tummy!

Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do. I hope you are feeling better- Stay positive and hang in there-
Mary

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! I hope that you're feeling better and find yourself living the healthy life! Today is Treat Yourself Like a Day, so make sure you do something great just for you!

Thank you for being my WISH-sis and for walking this walk day in and day out.

and love,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I did pretty well yesterday. Met my pill & water goals. Food was a little iffy, but not terrible. Never got the exercise in though.

Today - same goals as always - pills, water, food, exercise. I should really start visualizing these as my four foundation pillars. If I don't try hard to keep all 4 strong, my healthy building will become the Leaning Tower of Pisa (pizza?? did someone mention pizza??? ). I do need to start taking my food and especially my exercise goals a bit more seriously.

DD's mini-recital at the baton studio went well. I wasn't very hungry when we got home so I ate 1/2 a PBJ sandwich and called it a night.

Tonight, there's nothing on the schedule - whew!!

 

[lizdotcom99]

Clippie party at my place! You are the first to be officially invited!!! Hope your week is going well! Keep up the good work....and if you would like, feel free to drink some water for me....I have been really bad in that area! But I have drank enought diet Pepsi for all of the WISH boards this week....