Gail's Journal (comments welcome)

[CruisingCA2005]

Gail - you have turned into a lean mean exercising machine! Congrats on the inches lost.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hasn't been a great weekend...somehow I hurt my right hip...have no clue how...but it hurts to shift any weight on it. I did clean house all day...and had some paper work to do. It was 3:30 before I realized I hadn't eaten...so I drank a slim fast. Knew we were gonna have pizza for dinner. I didn't get to exercise. Munched on some cookies with the kids...awful of me!! Tomorrow we are cooking out for my mom's birthday. Think I'm just gonna take off the rest of the weekend and get moving again on Monday. I hate feeling this way..it almost sounds like I've given up...but I haven't...really I haven't.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Sorry for the downer of a post last night....I did get up today...Sunday and got my butt exercising. I couldn't wait until Monday...just did 2 Mile WATP and lifted weights for 25 minutes. I'm going to exercise more this evening...we're cooking out today for my mom's bday. I'll go easy...my focus is back! I don't know what happens to me come Friday night...it's like I become a different person!! I felt lousy yesterday because I got in no "formal" exercise...even though I was cleaning most of the day....then waiting so long to eat...it was just not good. I'm thinking about posting 25 pounds for the Thanksgiving challenge. It may be a bit high...since I was only able to lose 11.5 lbs on this last challenge...but I really sabotaged myself!!! Exercising is not the problem...eating most days is not a problem..it's these weekends that are messig me up.

Sorry for the ramble...hope everyone is enjoying this Labor Day Weekend...I am keeping those in Florida in my thoughts & prayers. Stay safe!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Got in an hour of exercise today...getting ready to head to the mall...DH and kids went to a ball game.

Really trying to stay focused! I can do this!!

 

[DoeWDW]

You CAN do this, Gail!!! I have a son with ADD and our motto has always been "Focus Pocus!" - like a magician says hocus pocus! When you're feeling weak, wave your magic WISH wand and chant "Focus Pocus"!

Hope your week is wonderful!!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Gail! How is your hip feeling? With all that exercise you got in yesterday and today I hope it is doing better. You probably knocked the pain right out of it!

I hope you are having a nice long weekend with your family.


Doreen, I love, love, love your motto! I think Focus Pocus is going to become a new motto of discipline in my life when I want to reach for something I shouldn't.

All together now, "Focus Pocus".

LOL

 

[CruisingCA2005]

How was your trip to the mall? Were you able to find any Cathe videos? I ordered mine online (they're kind of pricey) but I think they're worth it.

Here are a few exercise videos that you might want to try:
Slim in 6 Series <-- I think Michelle has been doing these videos too.
Slim Series - follow on videos for the Slim in 6 series
I believe you have to order Slim in 6 and Slim Series from Beachbody.com. If you'd like to order either of these, I'll look for a discount code for you. (Usually 20% off).

The Firm - I like the Firm workouts but I wouldn't order anything directly from them. I had such a hard time getting all of my videos from firmdirect.com (also known as goodtimes entertainment). The Firm is also sold at Target, sporting goods stores, overstock.com, qvc, etc.

Kathy Smith videos

Here's a good list of beginning videos

If you have any questions on exercise gear or videos, let me know.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Got in my exercise today! Lifted weights for 25 minutes and went for a 40 minute mall walk...it's getting drizzly outside. Having high hopes for a good day!

My hip is no longer hurting...thanks for asking Michelle. I still don't know why...I limped for a couple of days...but it's better now.

I ran to the mall yesterday, but never looked at the videos..just went to Kohl's. I want to do that one day this week though. I love the Firm. I just haven't gotten back into it yet.

Doe...I love that motto...Focus Pocus...Focus Pocus...I will remember that when I feel the urge to splurge! Thanks!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

I decided to add the 2 Mile WATP for abs this evening after my morning workout..I was getting so sleepy and was having a hard time trying to snap out of it! So, I got my butt in gear and did some more exercising! Now, I'm wide awake

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gail, I'm so glad that your hip is better. Our bodies just do weird things sometimes, who knows why!

Good job on the exercise today!

 

[chrismiss56]

Glad you hip is feeling better!! Keep running!!
You are doing great !!

Have a Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Got in a 60 minute mall walk...tonight is bowling night.

Food hasn't been great. Not exactly off...but not exactly on!! Crazy...I know! Funny thing is that exercise is not the hard part!!

Amanda is still at 116.5. Which is good because after a bad weekend for her...she was at 118 the other day...but now she's back to 116.5....I'm really proud of her!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

I'm glad Amanda was able to drop the weight she had gained. How have you been doing? I haven't even stepped on the scale since last Monday.

Have fun at bowling tonight & don't forget to count the minutes for the challenge. Bowling = exercise = minutes.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Way to go getting in that exercise today, Gail! If I went walking at the mall the only thing that would get exercised is the hand that keeps pulling out the credit card...

I'm so glad that Amanda was able to lose that little bit she gained. I hope she is able to stay on track and have a loss next weigh in!

Have fun bowling tonight!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Just checking to see if everything is alright with you, Gail. I haven't seen you around in a couple of days.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Thanks for checking on me Michelle. I haven't had good days since Wednesday. I think by reading my posts for the last week that I can see myself getting out of control. I'm trying so hard to get it together. I don't feel very motivated right now. But I'm trying to get back there.

 

[Princess Michelle]

I'm sorry you're going through a rough spot right now. Is there anything we can do to help? If you move to Florida I'll drive over and kick you in the hiney!

 

[July]

Hi Gail,
How are you? Haven't seen you post in a few. I'm not so good about posting daily in the journals. I am bad. But I have been lurking as usual. How's Amanda?
Keep us posted..

July

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Well, after a few days of feeling sorry for myself and hating myself...I think I've got my act back together. I went on a binge!! It was just awful. I've been an emotional wreck. I'm not sure what started it...I was going along really well...and then just hit a wall. I think because today is the birthday of a very dear loved one...maybe I was going through some emotional breakdown. That, coupled with the fact that I worked Thursday and Friday...got in no exercise those days ...I just went crazy! I couldn't get it together over the weekend either. I always start my day so great...I've been eating good during the day...but after dinner...watch out...cause I'm tearing through everything!

I got up early this morning and exercised at 6:30. Only got in 30 minutes...but it was something. Then I had to work and go to the cemetary afterward. I ate good all day...but I'm now at the dreaded evening time. I hope I can make it to bed without blowing this day.

I'm not going to weigh in until October 1. It doesn't mean that I won't be sneaking checks...but I have been feeling like such a failure...I'm removing my 10 lbs banner. It felt so good to have it...but I cannot honestly keep it anymore. I will downgrade to the 5 lb one. I'm going to take each day as it comes and hope I can get through without caving into temptation.

As for Amanda...she has been maintaining at 116.5...she has really been eating well. Exercise is harder for her now that she's back at school...but at least she does recess each day.

Thanks for everyone's concern...I'll keep updating...this journal also helps keep me focused. I appreciate everyone's support more than ever.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Gail!

I am so sorry you have been having such a difficult time lately. I'm an emotional eater, and whenever I'm feeling stressed, I head right to the fridge an binge, binge, binge. Nighttime is difficult for me as well--I can do wonderfully all day, then completely blow it at night.

Please know that you're not a failure. I felt like that too, after losing 110 then allowing 15 to come back on. We're just human beings who struggle with our own personal ups and downs every single day. Along with everyone else, we must fight the good fight all along because we have not been programmed for perfection! We try to do the best we can and learn from our mistakes when we make them--and that in itself can be such a difficult process!

I'm glad you feel you're back on track, Gail. Take it one step at a time, one day at a time, and know we're behind you all the way.

I'm sending you all my thoughts and best wishes for a lovely and peaceful week.