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

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Doe!! Earning all your smiles! You are doing such a wonderful job! Keep it up!

Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

Gail

 

[Tera]

Hey Doe - Can't seem to keep up with journals these days Great job on getting those 5 days and here's to getting more

 

[kelyn39]

Looks like you're doing great Doe!! Glad I could catch up on your progress

Funny thing you said the other day about the celery you bought. I plan on doing the same thing tomorrow, I have to clean and cut it up. LOL and to remind myself to do this, I left it on the top shelf Funny how we all tend to forget food in those bottom drawers!

 

[DoeWDW]

A new month! WOW! 2005 is just flying by!

I earned all 5 smilies yesterday. I'm starting to feel a bit thinner even though the scale is very happy at 151. I know it will move but it sure would be nice to be back in the 140s. I'll just have to keep piling up those 5 smilie days and leave the scale no choice! (insert scale instead of PC).

Today will be a busy day at work. Then the family is off to the chiropractor, followed by a quiet evening at home, and bedtime at 9:30 PM.

Today:
1. Devotions - talked about forgiveness.
2. Pills - took them.
3. Water - 2 mugs down.
4. Healthy eating - B = yogurt w/ almonds, L = lc turkey & cheese wrap & a banana, D will be chili.
5. Exercise - none yet

 

[lulu201]

Good Morning, WISH-sis! Congratulations on those 5 smilies . Keep it up and those 140s will be here before you know it!

Did you cut up your veggies like you said you would? How was the gym? What did you do yesterday as far as exercising? Did Todd like going?

Here's to another good day of healthy living!

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

You're right - just keep getting 5 smiles and that scale will move in the right direction! You are only 2 lbs from being in the 140's! You could lose that this week if everyday is a 5 smile day! Make a plan and stick to it!

You're the best!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!

I agree with Amanda! If you keep on having those 5 days, you will see the 140s soon! Keep it up, Doe! I know you can do it!

Have a wonderful day!

 

[pettyone]

I'll just have to keep piling up those 5 smilie days and leave the scale no choice! (insert scale instead of PC).

Here's to 5 smile days!! What does the scale know, anyway????

 

[Blueeyes101817]

you are doing a wesome--you will be in those 140s in no time!!

 

[kelyn39]

Doing awesome Doe!!! The 140's are coming up quick I know it!! Good luck today

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

Sorry I haven't been around. You have been doing a phenomenal job earning all your smilies. I am so impressed with how organized you are this week.

Keep up the great work and the 140's will be here in no time.
Take care,
Beth

 

[geetey]

You Go, Doe! I like the determination in your post! You will get those 5 smilie days and that scale WILL start moving! And if that hammer doesn't work, just let me know and I will pull out the whip.

Keep up the good work!

 

[DoeWDW]

Thanks to all for stopping by and for your words of encouragement! You keep me going!

Yesterday I earned smilies for devotional and pills. I missed my water smilie by about 10 oz. I had 2 bowls of granola cereal (1 at 5 PM & 1 at 10 PM) which isn't exactly low carb, but not too bad - no binging or grazing. I did absolutely nothing in the way of exercise.

My smilie-earning has paid off. The scale was down a pound this morning! Talk about motivation!! WOO HOO! I promptly packed my workout clothes for a trip to the health club on the way home from work.

I'm also motivated because of my clothes. I own 4 pr. of pants that fit at the moment. One is a pair of jeans that are quickly developing holes and will be unwearable any day now. I NEED to fit in my smaller clothes because I have no intention of buying more size 14 pants!

Today: (edit 5:30 PM)
1. Devotional - The LORD says, "I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me." -Isaiah 49:16 (NIV)
2. Pills - taken.
3. Water - on my fourth mug.
4. Healthy eating - B = yogurt w/ almonds, L = an apple w/ PB & some mashed sweet potatos, snack = 2 string cheese, D will be the chili I didn't make last night
5. Exercise - workout clothes are in the car for a trip to the health club on my way home from work. I'm going to alternate walking 4 minutes at 4 mph and jogging 1 minute at 5 mph on the treadmill - thanks for the idea, Melanie! Update - just back from the health club. 27:12 for 2 miles. That includes warm-up & cool-down and alternating 2 minutes at 5.2 mph and 2 minutes at 4 mph. I'm sweaty & stinky, but boy do I feel good!

It's gonna be a good day!

 

[lizdotcom99]

Doreen,

Keep up the great work!! I hear ya about not being able to do this without everybody else. It is great to have such a wonderful support system. I know that is a HUGE part of my success as well.

Have a great work out. Sounds like you have a good plan there. And it feels so good when exercising becomes a habit!!

Keep up the great work......hopoing for another 5 smilie day for you!!!

 

[Auntmeme]

Happy Wednesday Doreen congrats on all the smiles & here's to another smiley day Hoorah on the loss also
You are doing great with the gym, so motivated & ready to go. I always had a hard time going after work, too tiredbeing in bed at 9:30 must be the solution

 

[septbride2002]

Morning Doe! YEAH! One more pound and you are going to be back in the 140's - you'll be ready for that tankini in no time! Speaking of which I need to try mine on at the end of the week and see how I am doing.

I am so proud of you for putting exercise into your plan - and I think the program you are on sounds good. Keep it up and you are going to be back at goal! Whats on the menu today? Do you have a plan?

~Amanda

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Doreen - Thanks for stopping by my journal. I have been able to read some of your latest pages but I am way to slow of a reader to get through your entire journal. It sounds like you are doing a great job and the 140's are just around the bend for you. I think it is great that your DH joined the gym with you. My DH has been saying he would start working out for the past month now and has not even looked at the exercise equipment. Have a great day!

 

[lulu201]

Did you know that today was going to be such a cold day? This caught me totally off guard! Here's some to warm you up. I appreciate all that you sent me--I'm feelin' the chill, let me tell ya.

So, you are going to the gym tonight. I hope you have a great walk. Don't you feel all powerful and strong when you're done? I love that feeling.

I say that we shop around for some motivational clothing this weekend. I like how Amanda's trying on her tankini every week. . .I want to do something like that, too. Are you up for it? One size smaller? We could get some Skinny Jeans like MeMe or maybe some athletic wear?

Gotta get back to work. Enjoy your afternoon, Doreen. Drink some water or better yet, some decaf tea so you're warm and cozy.

Erin

 

[Tera]

Hey Doe - Great job on losing yet another pound!!! I can't wait to have my ticker down where yours is Keep those sunny smilies coming and you'll be in the 140's before long.

Have a GREAT day!!!!

 

[geetey]

WOO HOO, Doe! Another pound down! Congrats on that loss!!
Keep sticking with your plan and you will be in the 140s - you are SO close!