Gail's Journal (comments welcome)

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Boy it's hard to stay on track. I didn't get any exercise today. I was subbing for some very NEEDY 1st graders today!! I came home and crashed into bed for 3 hours!! They were really draining! I get to sub for them again Thursday. Going to get in a mall walk in the morning. Then get up early on Thursday and get in some exercise.

Food wasn't too bad. Not exactly OP...but close (if there is such a thing...I got the munchies after dinner and ate some goldfish crackers...not too bad...it could have been chips or icecream)

I've been doing good with water...but the last few days have been drinking iced tea. It's not soda...but I'm not so sure it's the best to drink. Yes..it does have sugar too. I'm such a mess!!

Amanda weighs in tomorrow. Hopefully she will see a budge in the scale...she's been steady at 116.5 for awhile now...but it's still great that it isn't going up.

Good luck to us all!

 

[Tera]

Hang in there Gail! I know there are days that it just seems nothings going right (had my far share of those), but you'll get through it

Good job for Amanda to be maintaining her weight. My DD 10 has the same problem and I read that if she just maintains (not lose), her height will catch up with her. I'm going to have her weight herself once a week like me and just make sure she's not putting additional weight on.

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

I know what you mean Tera! Amanda had her weigh in and it was still 116.5. She is getting taller. And starting to develop up top! My biggest concern for her is that next year she will be in middle school and have to change in front of other girls for gym. I really don't want her to be teased about her weight. She really is more aware of what she is eating and actually likes the food. We have a 3 day weekend coming up...so I think I will get her to exercise those days.

As for me...I have today off...so I went for a 40 minute mall walk. I have some errands to do today...drank a slim fast for breakfast.

Tonight is bowling night! I think I will save these bowling minutes til the end of the month...see how close I get to my goal...they are in the bank right now

Have a great day!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Have a great time at bowling tonight Gail! It's a great way to get a turkey but not eat it. LOL.

 

[Tera]

Good Luck bowling tonight. My fingers hurt from yesterday. It's hard getting joints working after having the summer off

I know what you mean about your DD. Mine is in 4th grade, so she'll have a couple more years before dealing with dressing in front of her peers. I'm going to watch her weight more carefully. I told her as long as she doesn't gain weight, she'll start to thin out as she gets taller.

Enjoy your day off!!!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Rae Ann, I'm about to bust a gut over your turkey comment, that was too funny! LOL

Gail, I'm sorry you've been in a funk too and having a rough time. It looks like you are getting yourself re-motivated and back on track. I know you can do this! I'm glad that Amanda is maintaining and I hope she sees a loss soon so that she doesn't get discouraged.

Take care my friend, I missed not seeing you around!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

It's Sunday...and such a nice day! Before I forget...Amanda weighed herself on Thursday and was at 115.5 (always the day after her "official" day...but it's still a loss...and she was happy) I can't believe I haven't posted since Wednesday!

I really had a plan to get in some serious exercise this weekend...but that didn't go right. On Friday I get a call from my dad...and my cousin who works for him nearly lost both hands!! My dad replaces windows...and my cousin who has been working for him for years...was carrying a window and it broke and the glass came down on his wrists and you got it...slice! He had to be flown to Washington Hospital Center...severed 2 arteries in one arm and knicked one in the other. Awful!!! He lost a lot of blood...but he's going to be fine...did not do any nerve damage..he can still use his fingers etc.

Then Saturday I spent cleaning and running errands! So, today I got my exercise in and have been eating OP!! I have to do some serious hustling to add some minutes to the challenge!

I'm so excited...my husband is taking us to Universal for mine and DD birthdays in November! This gives me something to look forward to...and I'm hoping this will give me some more incentive to lose some LBS!!! We're staying at Hard Rock club level! What a treat! I'm hoping that this will help with my focus! I need something to get my butt in gear. It's kind of like a reward

I hope everyone is having a good weekend. DH is off work tomorrow...so he's going to take a walk w/ me then.

Have a great week! Let's stay motivated!!!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

I'm so psyched! I got in 135 minutes of exercise! I'm running out of days to get to 1500 minutes. But on the plus side...I'm at 710 minutes for 20 days of the month...that's an average of 35 minutes per day...that's not too shabby if you think about it! As long as I keep my food in check...I should be okay.

Good luck to all!

 

[Tera]

Way to go Gail!!!! See... this is the kind of thing that'll keep you going when your feeling down. Just think of what a great job you've done so far this month.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Gail!

Way to go on all that exercise, Girl! You're doing great things for your mind and body and really revving up that metabolism and getting strong! You are working so hard and I'm sending out a big cheer for you!!!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gail, that is so great for Amanda! You are doing really well too, my friend. I think you are out of the funk! LOL

How awful what happened to your cousin! I'm glad he is going to be alright and didn't suffer any permanent damage.

A Universal Birthday trip! How exciting! Have you ever been? It is sooooo much fun!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

I'd say I was out of the funk!! Yesterday was a good day...ate well and got in some serious exercise. I'm having a problem with sleep...I hate when that happens...it's been happening on and off for the last year. I go to bed and toss and turn...you would think with all the exercise that I would fall fast asleep...but can't!

Thanks for the well wishes and cheers everyone!! It's so nice to have you guys motivate me...it definitely gets hard some days...but you all are always so encouraging

I love Universal Michelle! I like it even better when I stay onsite and get FOTL!! DH and I went last September...and we were supposed to take the kids this past weekend...but then things happen and it never really got off the ground. This time I have a room reserved and already purchased airfare. Usually when I have something to look forward to..like this trip..I can stay more focused on my plan. I think that helped kick start me again. I love having a countdown timer in my sig!!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!!

 

[luvmydogs]

OUTTA DA FUNK!!!

Alright Gail! Way to go! I am so glad you had such a wonderful day yesterday and I hope today's just as sunny and bright!

Congratulations on all your hard work, Jammin' Gail!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Wow a Universal Birthday trip! I have never been to Universal in Orlando and it's been years since I've been to the one in S. California.

Glad to hear your out of your funk!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Got in 105 minutes of exercise today...and that won't be all...a friend & I are going to take a walk this evening. My body is so mad at me! I'm really working OT!!! I don't know if I'm going to make it to 1500 minutes...but I'm going to give it all I've got!! Right now I'm at 805...with only 9 days left.

Got in a 50 minute walk this evening...now I'm at 855/1500! Getting closer all the time!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Got in my exercise today! 95 minutes!

Amanda weighed in today....115!!!! She has now lost 11 pounds! She's really noticing it in her clothes...she's doing great. Not much else going on.

Have a good day all!

 

[luvmydogs]

GO GO Gail! You are really on the move!!! Congratulations on all your exercise--you are burning calories and getting strong!

Big hugs to Amanda! She must be feeling great about her accomplishments and herself! Good for her!

Have a wonderful Wednesday Gail!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Gail!

I just wanted to let you know that I posted the answers to the questions you asked me in your last post in my jounal (am I making sense?) I hope they help a little!



Have a nice evening, Gail!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Not having such a great day. STRESS!!!

Sum it up: In April my brother (31) was having chest pains...rushed to hospital...found out he had a hole in heart...it gets fixed...heart is enlarged...but everything is okay...goes back 2 days ago for echo cardiogram...heart is beating at 133...he doesn't feel bad...but dr. says that is way too high...he has to have scope done to see what is going on and heart paddles to shock heart back into normal rhythm. Dr. says this will go on for a while until heart goes to a normal size (he had the hole for a long time and NEVER knew about it...gets regular physical every year too) Anyway....spent the day at the hospital.

Just not a good day. Looking forward to a better day tomorrow!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Gail, I'm sorry you had such a rough day. I do hope your brother will be alright.

I am so happy for Amanda! She is kicking us all in the britches! Maybe you should let her get on here and be our coach! LOL