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

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!

Doe's gonna be a FIRMie! Doe's gonna be a FIRMie! Yeah Doe! When you start your FIRM workouts, please be sure to join us over on the weekly FIRM thread. I have officially been FIRMing for a year now and I love it! I started seeing results pretty quickly and if I could just get my eating under control, I know I will definitely lose more fat.

I love what you said about having routines, Doe! It makes so much sense! I guess that since I have become a stay at home mom, I have figured that I don't need a routine because I have lots of time on my hands. However, the opposite has proven to be true for me. I always have to do lists that need to be done and I feel like a failure when I don't get them done. If I can get back into a routine, then maybe I will have more free time on my hands and won't feel overwhelmed by all that needs to be done. This will be especially helpful for me when I start homeschooling Emily full time next year and Caley part time. Routines were such a part of my life when I taught 5th grade and I accomplished a great deal. Now, if I can translate that to my homemaking and homeschooling, then maybe I won't feel as stressed and overwhelmed!!! Thank you so much Doe for sharing that idea and your thoughts on it with us!!!!

Sorry about taking over your journal, Doe.

Have a wonderful day!!!!

P.S. Sending you a PM.....

 

[geetey]

Hi Doe!
I am sorry I didn't get to meet up with you this past weekend! So many WISHers and so little time! Especially when there are also parks to visit, and rides to ride!
Congrats on your fantastic marathon finish! You should be SO proud!!

 

[DoeWDW]

I earned 2.5 smilies yesterday, for devotions, water and taking my meds (but not my vitamin - hence HALF a smilie). In spite of all that, the scale says I'm down another pound this morning.

DS had a great time last night, going to the movies with 3 friends (who are all female) and then bringing them all home for pizza and games. They had a blast playing Dance Dance Revolution! There was too much junk food around and I had a bit of a binge but today I'm back on track.

Half pictures are up!! Here's the link:
http://www.asiorders.com/view_event.asp?EVENTID=4354
Put in bib number 20082 and you can see me crossing the finish line. I KNEW the American Sign Language alphabet would come in handy some day. My right hand is signing E for Erin and my left hand is signing B for Beth. I told you both you'd be with me and there's the proof! I'm proudly wearing my hat and my WISH scarf (from the Trails' End meet on Saturday evening). What a moment! I'll definitely be buying that pic, as well as one of the start pics - people as far as the eye can see!

This may be TMI but I wanted to note it here so I don't forget it. I feel "full". I'm not constipated but I just feel heavy, if that makes sense. I'm going to eat fruit until noon to try to cleanse out my system (another wacky Doe experiment ) and get rid of that heavy feeling. After the fruit is gone (a banana, a clementine, an apple and some grapes) I'll be back to low carb for the rest of the day. I will try to eat the fruit slowly so my blood sugar doesn't spike.

Today is the first day I woke up without sore muscles! I'm getting anxious to try the FIRM tapes. I'll start out with no weights and no step - just going through the motions to get the moves down without working too hard.

I've come to a conclusion. When the space around me is cluttered, it's hard for me to focus. I spent some time yesterday cleaning off my desk at work. When I came in this morning, I felt so much better and ready to start working. I also feel the same way at home. When I use those first 15-20 minutes when I get home in the evening to put things right, I feel so much calmer and more focused the rest of the evening. It really is worth the effort! I'm making an effort to keep my areas at work and home less cluttered so my mind is less cluttered.

Today: (edit Fri. AM)
1. Devotions - Those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31 (NRSV) This really reminded me of an experience during the half. When I was flagging, around mile 12, there was a man with Phillipians 4:13 on the back of his shirt. It inspired me and my walking felt easier. There is rejuvenating power in scripture! I need to read it daily - it truly does lift me up.
2. Pills - Meds taken but vitamins still at home in my suitcase. I have to move them back into my tote bag so they're with me at work. Forgot them when I got home. Half a smilie again.
3. Water - 16 oz down and headed to the cooler for a refill. Only 48 oz for the day - not enough.
4. Healthy eating - Fruit until noon, and then low-carb for the rest of the day. Did great with a low carb lunch but didn't have anything low-carb at home for dinner.
5. Exercise - Need to do something, but didn't.

I'm hoping to start getting around to everyone's journals soon. Things are finally calming down at home so I should have some time to devote to catching up with all my journal buddies. I miss you all!

I'm feeling good!

 

[Desiree]

Oh Doreen! I love the pic!!! Maybe one of these days I'll have one of myself crossing that finish line!

Have a great day today! And hope the fruit helps!

 

[Strings]

Doe,

I will be the first to admit that I have tears in my eyes. Between you, Amanda, and Terry, I definately feel that I was at the half, at least in spirit. Thank you so much. I also love the look of accomplishment on your face. You need to put a copy in your office to remind yourself that you can accomplish ANYTHING you put your mind to, especially for the hard days. I am so proud of you, Doe.

Doreen, you are definately right about the routine thing. Think of how many of us are totally OP all week, only to fall off the wagon on the weekend. All because the routine is switched up. I am guilty of the same thing, and really need to work on this. Thanks for the reminder.

I know exactly what you mean about feeling heavy. The fruit is a good idea. I might skip the banana though. Bananas can be constipating. I am not sure it would help with a cleanse.

Have a great day Doe,
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Doe that picture of you is AWESOME! I wish they would have snapped a pic of Brian and I as we crossed the finish line. Did you see the one of me and Mary Ellen in front of the castle?

I agree with you about the clutter. I have made it a habit to clean off my desk at the end of the day. The last 30 minutes is for filing, making stacks of paper, and putting this in their place. I don't know how people can function when thay have paper all over their desk. It would drive me crazy!

Menu looks good today and your fruit sounds yummy. Glad to see the scale is moving in the right direction. I'm going to Curves tonight so we will see how mine is doing. Blah!

~Amanda

 

[Tera]

Hey Doe...

LOVED the picture! How exciting for you to be able finish that race AND have a great photo from it

Sounds like you're right back on your program and determined to stick with it. I know what you mean about having this organized in your life. My house is a mess and it makes me feel out of control. After the gym this morning, I plan to get things cleaned up, including mopping my poor floor (3 dogs + snow outside = mess )

Have a great day!!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Doreen,

I love your marathon photos What an accomplishment!!!!

I read the skinnydailypost, too. I also enjoyed the "earning inertia" column.

I also know exactly what you mean about feeling "full". When I am really OP I have a very compact, light feeling which I love. But when I start eating a bit too much I get that "full" feeling and don't love it

I agree with the clutter statements, too. I'm reading your posts saying "that's how I feel, too". ... great minds and all that...

Keep up the great work. Hope you get your FIRM tapes soon. They are fun.

Sundie

 

[wilderness01]

Loved the picture Doe. That was so sweet of you to sign for Beth and Erin. You should feel so proud of everything you have accomplished.

Don't worry about the full feeling, it will go away. Beth is right about the bananas so for "that" problem I would give them up for awhile. Dont' forget to push your fluids too. That helps alot. Have a wonderful day.

 

[DoeWDW]

I earned a whopping smilie & a half yesterday! I hope to do much better today! I had forgotten about an appointment that DS had so my plans for the evening were totally blown as we shifted to Plan B!

The fruit is helping me feel lighter but I'm going to eat some more today.

Time for the Friday party!! I'm looking forward to some extra sleep this weekend - I'm feeling really tired and worn down.

Today: (edit Sat. AM)
1. Devotions - "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." Phillippians 4:11 This is a tough one for me. I need to remember that God has put me right where He wants me.
2. Pills - took my meds, left the vitamins at home again. Half a smilie.
3. Water - 64 oz I hope. Only 16 oz down - working on a second mug. Didn't get it all down - only 32 oz!
4. Healthy eating - I brought some more fruit but will alternate it with whole grains and lower carb foods. I have soup for lunch. I just don't feel like eating anything heavy. B was an apple & some walnuts. L was a can of soup. PM snack was 2 Clementines and yogurt w/ walnuts. Fell apart when I got home though.
5. Exercise - I keep listing this as a goal for the day and one of these days I'm actually going to follow through and DO it.

I'm really starting to FEEL thinner, lighter.... a good feeling that I've missed!

 

[lulu201]

to you, my dear Doreen. When I saw the picture of you in the race. . . . . .well, you know I had to cry a little about that, don't you?
My heart was warmed through and through.

It's a new (albeit rainy and gloomy) day. We're going to make our own though, aren't we? We're going to realize that we're to bloom where we are planted and see the blessings all around.
Yep, we'll be content in all things. Easier said than done, but today we're gonna go for it!

I think that means that we need to be content--not only with our surroundings, but with our bodies, too. Yours (and Amanda's) has just come through an amazing journey and has rewarded you well. You're nurturing it with fruits and lighter foods and will get back to exercise when you feel it's time. You're doing good things! As far as our weights. . .well, let's be content in knowing that it's something that we're aware of and will work on. You've already seen the scale move in the right direction! Let's have faith in ourselves that we'll choose a way of eating that honors our bodies and that God will give us the desire to choose that road (like Beth did with those fancy cookies!).

I hope that your day is blessed with peace, Doreen. Have a cup of decaf mandarin orange tea this afternoon if you can. I'll be thinking of you as I raise a cup of my own.

With love,
Erin

PS We're gonna be at K of P tomorrow for the NBC weigh in at the Discovery Channel store, just in case you're in the neighborhood. . .

 

[septbride2002]

Doe have a great day today okay? Enjoy your fruit and soup and both of us need to make it a priority to get to the grocery store! Do you know they already have swimsuits out at Target!!!! Those summer shorts are going to be coming out the closet soon!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Tehre Doreen,

You are feeling tired worn down? Ummm..you just did a 1/2 marathon then jumped back into your work routine. I'm surprised you aren't exhausted. This weekend is to rest and nourish your body. Be good to yourself this weekend.

I just wanted to thank you again for the "B". I tear up every time I think about it. you are the best Doreen,

Take care,
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Hiya Doe! How ya feeling today? It is 5:30 your time - are you making dinner?

~Amanda

 

[Princess Michelle]

Doe, I love your picture! How cool that you saw that man's shirt with Phillipians 4:13 on the back, I think Erin must have sent him there to be with you! LOL

I hope you get a ton of rest this weekend!

 

[jodistar]

Wow Doe - Great job with the marathon.....I've always wanted to do one but can never convince anyone else to do it with me. Love the picture!

Keep up the great work......and have a wonderful, wonderful weekend.

 

[geetey]

Doe, don't feel bad about being tired. It is TOTALLY normal. I was at the doctor's today (check-up) and she said it would probably be the end of next week before I felt like I didn't need to nap all of the time.

Give yourself some nap time this weekend and know you are feeling just as you should.

 

[plutosmyfav]

I'm really starting to FEEL thinner, lighter.... a good feeling that I've missed!

Congrats!!!! That's all your hard work paying off. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy

Sundie

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, girlfriend. Just wanted to send you a and some and a big, bright for your day today. I sure hope we're going to see some sun. . .doesn't this seem like the grayest winter on record for PA?

We'll just have to make our own positive energy through the day!
Promise me you'll do what you can to eat right and to treat yourself like you know you should. It's really your gift to YOU.

Amanda mentioned bathing suits, didn't she? Do you remember last year's tankini talks? Let's all make a deal to reward ourselves with brand new bathing suits when (not if, but WHEN) we reach our goal weights. Then we can post pictures of ourselves wearing them! Yeah, right! Like I'd ever do that in a MILLION YEARS!!!! OK, well, enough comedy. I have to get to work. Have a good day, Doreen.

Erin
Creator of the Great Tankini Challenge 2005

 

[sarahsmom73]

HI! I am fairly new here and it is taking me time to get to read through journals. All I can say is WOW!!! I have just met another inspirational person! Thank you for sharing with us!

I am so impressed with all of you marathoners!!! You are inspriing me to shoot for 2007!

PS.. Can I join the great tankini challenge?!