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

[DoeWDW]

I was at the edge of the abyss, and I stepped back!! The translation: I was craving Peanut M&Ms, I went to the EVM, I KICKED the EVM (lightly), I went back to my desk and dug out my last piece of Trident gum. I'm pretty proud of myself for this one - it was hard to not give in. I kept thinking about the scale (the number is NOT pretty - my signature is not accurate) and about the way my clothes are fitting (like they did when I started last August!) and I stopped.

So far today, I'm on plan. I'd like to stay that way. I've just gotta stay strong through 7 more hours, right? It doesn't sound so hard when I think of it that way.

 

[tlgoblue]

You Go Doe! I'm so proud of you! Baby steps sweetie. That's how we all get there! A win is a win! I'm taking your story with me through my day and may even pin it to my shirt come about 6:30 when the wine starts calling me!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

 

[Strings]

WTG Doreen

You did a great thing resisting temptation. Did you also stick out your tongue? I bet it felt great. Make sure to bring more trident tomorrow. Keep up the great work!


Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

GIVE THAT EVS A GREAT BIG KICK FOR ME TOO!

I'm so proud of you for taking care of you and not letting the munchie monster win.

My hero!

-Laurie

 

[DoeWDW]

"I don't want to work...I just want to bang on the drum all day"

IT'S FRIDAY!!!

I'm throwing a Friday party!! YAY!!!

Last night involved way too many errands and no time for me to eat healthy. I was thinking about it this morning and realized I'm practically following the Carb Addicts' eating plan. You eat 2 low carb meals (no snacks) and then during your reward meal you can eat pretty much anything you want for 1 hour. It's a little more complicated and stresses balanced meals but that's it in a nutshell. Maybe I'll just do that and stop worrying about the evenings so much. I'll just confine my indiscretions to that one hour period. That's my plan for today.

Breakfast is my protein bar, an apple w/ PB and my pills. Lunch will be a burger. It doesn't really matter what dinner will be! I'll make it low-carb if I can, but if I can't I'll do my best, and that's good enough.

I am happy to report that my 5 pound clippie doesn't have to be returned. For the better part of this week I've been at 138 but my extra walking and eating right during the day have brought me back to 137. I'm at Day 28 of my cycle so I'm deep in the D-Zone and retaining water. I'm hoping I'll get back down to 135 very soon. For Day 28, I'm feeling pretty good!

I brought some music CDs with me to work so I can put on my headphones and tune out the rest of the office. I've got 2 Diamond Rio CDs if I want that sweet harmony (and Marty Roe's wonderful voice!), a Celine Dion hits CD, and Mendelssohn & Mozart if I'm feeling classical. I'm going to make it a happy and productive day!

Signing off for now,
Doe-Doe

 

[lulu201]

You are so sunny, you're blinding me, girl! You're going to scare the Munchie Monster and the EVM power out of the state with your light this morning!

I could sense your relief in your post about tonight's dinner plans:
"It really doesn't really matter what dinner will be! " It must be great to cross that worry off your list of things to think about!
I also LOVE the idea of the headphones and music--what a great way to honor YOU in the midst of today's work.

Yes, Friday is here. I'm at the Friday Party! We're celebrating Friday the 14th AND Doe-Doe's 5 lb. clippie!

Oh, can I sing "We Are Family" now? "We are family. I got all my sisters with me. . . Have faith in you and the things you do, you won't go wrong--this is our family jewel."

You're going to through the day AND the DZone, your Royal Highness. Enjoy this day!

,
Erin

 

[Strings]

WTG DOE!

You definately have the right attitude to get through the day AND DZone. The music sounds like a great idea. If you feel your energy or sirits dragging put on something upbeat. That should help get you through the last workday of the week. Wit hDzone, remember to
Happy Friday Doreen,
Beth

 

[Auntmeme]

I love that song, haven't heard it in a long time but so motivating for a friday - you go girl I'm right there with you!

 

[septbride2002]

I miss being able to listen to music at work. Our computers use to have speakers on them and we could play CD's but now we have flat screens with no speakers. Some people bought some and hooked them up but I'm not interested in doing that. And unfortunantly we are unable to pick up any radio stations in the building. Might explain why I'm a bit crabbier in this building.....I'll have to think about that a bit.

I like you plan for today! I have a friend following the Carbohydrate Addict plan and she really likes it. She feels a lot less pressure due to that one hour of not having to worry about what she eats.

I'm so proud of you for your walking and for keeping your 5 lbs clippie!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm having a sunny day!!

It could be the release of not worrying about dinner tonight or that I'm very focused and getting lots done at work today. Maybe it's listening to good music while I work. It probably has a lot to do with the WISH Princesses trip to the tropical island in Erin's journal.

Whatever it is, I'm enjoying it! I feel thinner, lighter, happier. I feel very positive and uplifted.

In the words of Celine Dion, I dedicate this song to all my WISH buddies who have stuck with me through the dark times in the past and who will continue to walk with me on this journey:

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

 

[LAinSEA]

What a great idea, Doe - bringing in some really great music to get you through to the weekend!

I'm getting through by watching "Low-carb and Lovin' It" on FoodTV...part of the perks of working at a TV station is you can watch TV all shift and not be in any trouble. The low-carb pizza looks great - recipes on foodtv.com too.

Keep the D-Monster on that short leash and stay sunny for a great weekend!

-Laurie

 

[mickeysdsnyprncs]

Thank You for stopping by my journal. Some sunshine for you hope you have a GREAT weekend.

 

[septbride2002]

Amanda, I loved both the Hobbit (and the Lord of the Rings trilogy) and all the Harry Potter books! Lately, I've just finished How Stella Got Her Groove Back and The Deep End of the Ocean and I've started The Pilot's Wife. Angels & Demons is definitely on my list to read - hope you like it!

I've read the Pilot's wife and it is a sad story - but also very good.

The Hobbit is good - very visual but I don't see it as being a book I'll want to reread and reread again and again. Meanwhile the Harry Potter books I tend reread often.

~Amanda

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Doreen! I'm stopping by everyone's journals tonight to let you know that I'm still here and still having in there. I've been here in spirit, just on the other boards trying to get this trip together. I hear what you're saying about having all of the responsibility of planning and making sure things go as they should. Our work is never done! Try to take it easy and take things a little at a time. Take care!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Have a great weekend, Doe. Thanks for stopping by my journal and giving me some encouraging words. You're a sweetie, there's no doubt about that.

 

[DoeWDW]

I stuck to my Carb Addicts plan yesterday and felt much more relaxed!

I'm going to do it again today. I'm also going to drag out the book and skim through it for a refresher.

Lots to do but there will be time for fun and relaxation too. It's all good!!

 

[lulu201]

29 days, Doreen--just 29 days and you're going to be relaxing for TWO WEEKS in WDW. Ahhhh, I'm ALMOST willing to give up my cabana boy to live in the fantasy of your trip for a minute. . . .

Sounds like you have a nicely balanced plan for today. Please be good to yourself as far as family activities, cleaning, etc. go; YOU have to take care of YOU, especially in the D-Zone.

Too bad we're not neighbors, we could've had a nice morning walk today. Will you and Maya go out?

to you and yours,
Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Good am Doreen Sunshine today let's be sure to enjoy it. Glad you're feeling good, keep it up. Less than 30 days till paradise ya-hoo I hope you two are sharing the cabana boy

 

[Carol36]

Hey Doreen!

I just wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful day! Keep planning ahead and your success will continue! I really appreciate you stopping by my journal.

Carol

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Doe! Just popping in to WISH you a happy Monday!! The is out full force here - how about you?
I hope you had a nice weekend and your batteries are recharged and you are ready to face a new week! Just think, it will bring you 1 week closer to that 2 WEEKS of vacation with the mouse! I am SOOOO jealous!
I'm sending you and that you stay OP today and meet all your goals.
TTFN-
Sharon