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

[wiskband]

Good job doe seems like you have things in order!

renee

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday I earned 4 out of 5 smilies - didn't do any exercise, not even stretching. However I'm patting myself on the back because 4 of 5 smilies is an improvement for me!

I am giving myself a smilie for healthy eating even though I had a few potato chips before dinner and 3 bites of a carby dessert afterward. I didn't binge and stuck with really small portions of these 2 things. Also, I actually ate broccoli in cheese sauce with my dinner. I do not like veggies so this was a major deal for me. I figure the few bites of carbs were balanced out by that healthy broccoli.

I've been really tired lately and I think it's because I haven't been faithfully going to bed at a decent hour. I NEED my sleep. Last night I was in bed just after 9 and read for 15-20 minutes before turning out the light and falling asleep. I still feel tired this morning but I'm sure it will take me a few days of good sleep to catch up. If getting to bed late starts to become a habit, I may have to add an early bedtime to my daily goals.

Today: (edit 8 PM)
1. Devotions - Thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing him. -2 Corinthians 2:14 (NRSV)
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - 5 mugs down.
4. Healthy eating - Work food = apple w/ PB, yogurt w/ walnuts, LC soft tacos. Dinner will be a roast or leftovers - it's looking more & more like leftovers. They will, of course, be low carb leftovers!
5. Exercise - I need to do the FIRM when I get home, first thing, or it won't get done. I DID IT!! YAHOO!

 

[Strings]

Hi Firmie Doe,

Great job yesterday, especially with the broccoli. BTW, broccoli is Katie's favorite veggie, plain no margarine.

When I read the SB book, the author suggested that if you HAVE TO HAVE something off program, like your dessert, take 3 bites. He said that you would probably be satisfied. You did just that. Congrats on the self control.

I hope you have a good day, and get plenty of rest tonight.
Beth

 

[pettyone]

Doreen--

4/5 is pretty good if you ask me!!!

Never underestimate the power of a routine bedtime! I feel 110% better now that I have made myself go to bed no later than 9:30pm every night...the improvement in my mood alone is a minor miracle!!!

Keep it up, you are doing just fine!!

BTW: You share the same name as my Mom, who is also from PA! She will be thrilled to know that other Doreens exist!

 

[DoeWDW]

Tracy (pettyone), glad to know there's another Doreen in PA!!

I've registered for the Ocean City, Maryland half marathon to be held on April 16th. Erin (lulu201) is going too! Anyone else?? We could make it another WISH event!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Doreen,
I agree, 4 out of 5 is FANTASTIC. Your healthy eating is excellent. To not binge is the key. I still get caught up in the black/white thinking of "if I ate a few chips might as well clean out the fridge" You are learning "progress not perfection". I think that is the most important lesson in this journey.

Keep up the good work!

Sundie

 

[septbride2002]

Just to show you how good broccoli is for you here is the nutritional value for 1 cup of raw broccoli per FITDAY.com

Vitamin A 27 % Vitamin C 137 %

Calcium 4 % Iron 4 %

Vitamin D 0 % Vitamin E 3 %

Thiamin 3 % Riboflavin 5 %

Niacin 3 % Folate 16 %

Vitamin B-6 7 % Vitamin B-12 0 %

Phosphorus 6 % Magnesium 6 %

Zinc 2 % Copper 2 %

Good Job! I know that you don't like many veggies - so this is awesome! Maybe you should pour some of the Alfredo sauce over broccoli next - ya never know!

Make sure to get those Firm tapes in!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Fellow FIRMie!!!

Great job with your 4/5 smilie day yesterday! That is most excellent!!!

Have a wonderful day today and stay warm!

 

[MelanieC]

Hey Doreen,
Great job with the veggies. Thanks for reminding me yesterday that the Journals are here. It's been a long time since I've opened up the journal board. Lots of great information here. I think I'm going to start one too. I think it could be useful!!

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Doe-Doe

Did not know that you & veggies are not friends, well I see you are on your way to becoming good friends - way to go with the broccoli 4 out of 5 for the day YAHOO! & you registered for the ocean city marathon? are you definite? dh going also?

this snow sure is making it hard to walk outside do some firm for me too -0k?

 

[wiskband]

OCEAN CITY!
i have always wanted to go there.............
what ar the specifics.
prices?
dates? etc.

let me know.

renee

 

[DoeWDW]

I did so well yesterday until right before bedtime. I had more than 3 bites of the dessert that DS made, so no healthy eating smilie. The rest of the day was really good food-wise and I earned the other 4 smilies (including that pesky exercise one!). My veggie for the day was salsa with my LC tortillas, taco meat and cheese. It was a good day!

I'm starting to feel thinner. I'm in a pair of jeans that were tight a couple weeks ago. I realized too late that I should have worn a belt with them today because they're loose!

Now that I've committed to doing the Ocean City MD half marathon on April 16, I must plot out my training plan for the next 12 weeks. Fortunately the weather should be getting better for my longer distances toward the end. Then I'll have to figure out how the FIRM workouts will fit in with my walking. Those FIRM workouts are tough but I can really feel my muscles working and tightening up - a great feeling!

Today: (edit 11:30 AM)
1. Devotions - Each of us has a place in God's plan and we've been given gifts to glorify God and to serve our fellow man. We may not see how our small efforts fit into the larger whole, but God does.
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - on my third mug.
4. Healthy eating - B was blueberry yogurt w/ walnuts. AM snack was a string cheese & a clementine. I have an apple w/PB, another clementine and a string cheese for the rest of the work day. If I'm hungry at lunch, I'll buy a burger (no bun). Dinner will be a roast that I managed to put in the Crock-pot this morning and a veggie of some kind.
5. Exercise - this is an off day for the FIRM (did Complete Aerobics & Weight Training w/ Emily last evening). Beth reminded me how much I enjoyed my Pilates workout so I may try to fit that in tonight.

Tonight I take DS for a contact lens check, which will cut into my exercise time. Doing my workout the moment I got in the door last night worked out well. I think I'll do the same thing tonight!

 

[lulu201]

It sounds like you're working with that "pesky" exercise smilie so that you can meet with him on your terms! Good planning! I went to walking at about.com and got the half marathon training program. It's a 16 week program so I started on week 4. Seems like it'll work just fine.

Have a great day, WISH-sis.
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

That was my favorite out of the Firm tapes. Emily is the blonde one right?

Great job with the exercise last night! Those tapes really will help you build muscle which helps us burn more fat! Yippie! I noticed this morning that I am actually starting to see some definition in my shoulders, arms, and back and that is just from 3 weeks at Curves! Of course I wish I could lose some of this stinking fat in my tummy - but that is a whole other problem. I may have to start doing crunches soon :<

Your menu looks good but do I have to put on a Mom hat and remind you how it is important to not skip meals!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

Great job getting in your exercise. It seems like you've fgured out what works for you. So you are doing another 1/2 marathon. You are definatley living up to the title Super Jock Athlete

Keep up the great work!
Beth

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Doreen,

I think your catching the FIRM Feaver. It's so much fun once you catch it. I remember last year when that is all I was doing my muscles were getting so nice and big. I loved how my arm muscles felt after a workout.

If you want I can also copy the marathon for mortals training schedule and give you. There is one for walking and one for run/walking a half. It's a 14 week schedule. There are two crosstraining days that I am using to get my firm in. I FIRMly believe you need to crosstrain your muscles because they work in conjunction with running to help you.

 

[wilderness01]

Sounds like you are on a roll. Good for you.

 

[LAinSEA]

Doe:

Yeah, Horray! Isn't it nice to have the jeans fitting nicely again...I'm sure hoping to join you in that victory soon.

I'd be happy to send you our unseasonably warm weather...if we don't get and keep more snow in the mountains, we'll be on water restrictions all spring, summer, and fall. Strange that Seattle would have a water issue.

I'm so proud of you for completing the WDW half-marathon and signing up for another. Good for you!

-Laurie

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Doreen

3 bites of ds dessert doesn't sound too bad to me!!!! I'm learning the Firm, too. I really like it. But I have to admit my favorite workout videos are TaeBo

Jeans slipping off is a great problem Good for you

Sundie

 

[DoeWDW]

I managed to undo my healthy eating last night. I could make lots of excuses but I think the root cause was a case of the Blue Meanies that Erin has talked about. I was tired and cranky and didn't care. The scale this morning has shown me the error of my ways in the form of 3 pounds of water weight. Back to the straight and narrow today, in spite of the Blue Meanies hanging around. I hope this isn't the beginning of a long and nasty DZone.

I earned 3 of 5 smilies yesterday - didn't earn healthy eating or exercise. DH & I are seriously discussing a treadmill purchase to make my training easier. I still have to work out the budget numbers though, so I'm sure we won't do anything about it for a few weeks.

Today is a new day and I'm back to working toward 5 smilies!

Today: (edit 2 PM)
1. Devotions - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
-Matthew 5:6 (NRSV)
2. Pills - oops, gotta take these NOW - almost forgot! OK, taken!
3. Water - only on my second mug - really behind on water today.
4. Healthy eating - B = yogurt & walnuts, AM snack = string cheese & clementine, L = apple w/PB. PM snack will be string cheese & clementine. Dinner - hmmmm, I think I have some chicken breasts in the fridge, how 'bout some Chicken a la Amanda! YUMMY!
5. Exercise - really should.