Lesli's Live Long and Strong WISH Journal

[pearlieq]

Congrats on the loss! Even though yesterday was a struggle, it must lift your spirits to see the south side of 220!!

I hope you can fit in some exercise today--it really makes a heap of difference. You're worth the investment!

Hope you have a great day and the sun comes out!!

 

[Clare]

I don't know what you normally do for exercise, but I will tell you what works for me. The TV!! Being able to walk on my treadmill while watching something entertaining (& mindless!) on TV really helps me. Mostly because it keeps me from watching the seconds tick by. I don't know if this arrangement is available to you or even appeals to you, but it works for me.

Good luck today

 

[goldcupmom]

Don't worry about yesterday. You still have today! A few slip ups won't hurt.

I have a hard time trying to get motivated to exercise, too. I'm really liking my Walk Away the Pounds, tho. I find I can now read a book during the first 15 min of the 2 mile, which is a treat for me. The 1 mile is too short usually and I haven't gotten brave enough to try the 3 mile. So I ordered a different 2 mile to help stave off boredom.

Try to look at the big picture. I'm learning to have to do that I'm now just slightly below where I was exactly 2 years ago on WW, but that means I'm still over 25 lbs lighter than I was in Jan 2003. I'm trying to convince myself that any move downward is good, AND IT IS!!!

Hang in there!

 

[Lesli54]

Well, yesterday had one slip and the rest of the day, I took for myself to do what I wanted.

Did I get to the store....No! That is bad when you own one isn't it? Today, I have to go for sure. I added a little cheese to my AM snack and added the 1/2 turkey on whole wheat to my lunch. Then after lunch, I ate 2 Cookies & Snickers Bars. They were sitting on my desk (bad, I know) where they landed last week when someone gave them to me. I should have just thrown them out or put them in the cupboard. Obviously, it wasn't tempting me too much if it had sat for a week, but I should have known better. The only reason that I can come up with for eating them is that I was tired. It gets me every time. So, I skipped my planned PM snack, since I indulged, and let me tell you it wasn't worth it. The M&M Cookie Bars are better and even at that they aren't great. Learning lessons the hard way, I guess. Supper was 2 small slices of pizza and a glass of Pepsi. Wasn't in the mood for either and should have found something better.

Exercise? No. Unless you count that I was shivering from the cold weather. I was chilled to the bone yesterday due to the weather change. I was tired and just couldn't get myself moving. It would have been so easy to take a nap and sleep most of the day. Instead, I decided that I needed to do something that I WANTED to do and take time to myself. So I grabbed some pictures out of my picture closet (almost literally full of pictures) and a few empty picture boxes and began sorting. This is a project that I have wanted to do for a long time, but the perfectionist procrastination always keeps me away. Well, I defeated that procrastination (for now)! I sorted for the entire afternoon and evening. It was a great time to relax, not think about food, enjoy the memories, and surprisingly I was reminded of what I want to look like when I reach my goal. I got a lot done and have a lot more to do, but I don't think I will be able to work on it today. That's okay, because I at least started it. I really think I needed some reflection time, especially as DD17 is graduating in 3 weeks.

Today, I feel so much more energized! It's back to the real world and there is lots to do.

Breakfast: 3/4 slice whole wheat w/ jelly, 2 thin slices ham, 3/4 yogurt, 1 c. grapefruit juice, 1/2 c. hot tea (just not very hungry today, so I didn't eat everything)
AM snack: Veggies
Lunch: Lean Cuisine (chicken chow mein, I think it's called)
PM snack: banana smoothie
Supper: pork chops, peas, and 1/2 baked potato

Goals for day:
1. Dancing to Billy Joel
2. Situps & some weights during my favorite Soap (which I haven't watched much lately)
3. Bookwork
4. Clean up my office and one other room in house.

I don't have a great plan for exercise, but I know that when I just set aside time for it, I did much better. Just gotta keep trying I guess.

Time to get on with the rest of the day!

 

[pearlieq]

Hey, everyone needs a day off once in a while. Sounds like you had a very nice time and sorting the pictures was just what you needed.

I've tried those cookie bars too, and they were a big disappointment--they sounds so good, yet taste so ugh! Still, I know it's hard when they're right in front of your face.

Trying to stay warm here. We actually had sun yesterday though it was pretty cool. It started raining at about 11pm last night and it's still going. Plus, it's freezing! I had to switch us back from A/C to the heater--gotta love living in the Midwest! I know what you mean about the icky weather slowing you down. I've been dragging these past few morning as well.

It's definitely time to get you some exercise! I'll start your dancing party for you--who wants to join in?

Come out, Virginia, don't let me wait
You Catholic girls start much too late...

 

[goldcupmom]

I bet the day off won't hurt you at all. Graduation in 3 wks. Boy this year is flying by! Have a good weekend!

 

[Lesli54]

Why are some days harder than others? Why is it that sometimes you just can't motivate yourself and stay with the program?

A few more slips yesterday. Lunch was the Lean Cuisine Cafe Classics Asian beef w/soy & ginger. It was alright, had to try, but not as good as the chicken chow mein. I got one bite of lunch before I had to run DD17 to a friend's house so they could leave for the CW reenactment. So lunch was finished about 2:15, pretty late for me. I did have a handful of chips and about 6 (count them 6) GS cookies! Thankfully, they are almost gone. Now to sell off the 25 boxes remaining that no one has sold yet. Actually, I have done much better cookie wise than I normally do, but that is still no excuse. Skipped the PM snack, since I had those cookies. Supper, I did great. 1/2 baked potato, 1/3 c. peas, and 3/4 pork chop. Water was probably just at 80ooz, so not bad.

Exercise? No. With running around and my late lunch, I threw myself off. I really do need to be more flexible.

The good news is that even though I seem to be trying to sabatoge myself, my weight today was 219! I actually did see 218 and was going to go with it, but stepped back on the scale to double check. No luck. But that must mean it is close by!

I had to rearrange a doctor's appointment for the end of May since I am going to GS camp with DD7 and need a physical. Guess I am just going to get a complete one since I am nearing 40 and am going in for complete bloodwork. Doc said it was a good idea to get a baseline so that if things happen after 40, they have something to compare to. It is a little frightening that something will be found, but I am trying to look at it more as a motivator to keep going with my plan. It would be so great to walk into the doc's office and be under 210, plus have all things in line or looking better because I am eating healthier and exercising.

New mini-goal:
1. Drop 10 more lbs before Dr. appt (will put me at 209)
2. Exercise a min of 30 minutes daily to make a stronger heart before Dr. appt.
3. Stick with food plan, no snacking, to get the best lab results I can get.

Breakfast: 1 slice 7 grain w/smidge of butter (I am so glad to have my bread back, DH has to work so hard with new drivers to get them to leave it), 2 slices ham, 1 yogurt, 1 c. grapefruit juice
AM snack: carrots & hard cheese
Lunch: 1 brat on bun (cookout day, but it is chilly)
PM snack: banana smoothie
Supper: Taco salad (lots of lettuce, little meat; won't eat until about 7:30 so need to keep it light)............Just remembered, I have a GS event to attend tonight, so dinner might be "clean out the fridge and freezer night"......Darn!

Goals for day:
1. Exercise
2. Work on removing wallpaper
3. Book that hotel for London
4. Pick up paint for the living room

Everyone have a great day! Next week, I want to see less of me!

 

[pearlieq]

Congrats on that pound coming off! I see you made your goal for April--yay for you!!!

I hope you enjoy this chilly, windy day! No for us yet, but if you've got it, it must be coming, right!

I'm starting to think the slipups - in moderation - are almost a good thing for our bodiest--I think they keep it guessing so it doesn't settle into that depressed metabolism they always warn you about when you start losing weight.

Time to get rid of those GS cookies! I'm sure you'll find many takers. The supply up here has dried up so people are starting to get deperate!

The Dr appt sounds like a great motivator. You've set a good goal for yourself and I know you'll get there. You can do it!

Have a great day!!

 

[goldcupmom]

You're still on track. I'll bet that 10 lbs by the Dr appt is going to happen.

I'd LOVE (but not need) your GS cookies. No one ever even asked us to buy any, not at any stores we were at or anything. First time ever. I found it interesting that cookies had one name in Kansas and a different name here. In KS they were Caramel Delights, here Samoas (I think - the choc, caramel, coconut ones).

Hope you have a good day. I'm so wanting to do the London trip. Maybe for my 25th anniv in 2 years.

 

[Lesli54]

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. Even though it seems like it now, I guess the slipups aren't constant and don't happen all day long like they used to. And I will admit that they don't hurt near as much as they used to, but time to minimize them for another month.

Ahhh....GS cookies. Being a leader is great, having the leftover unsold cookies in your house is not. Usually, they are gone by now, but I have been so busy, that I keep forgetting to send them to work with the DD's. They are now on the table so I can hopefully get rid of them this weekend.

There are two different companies that make GS cookies, ABC Cookie Company & Little Brownie Bakers, and that is mainly why the names of some cookies are different. Thin Mints are always the same. Carmel Delights = Samoas, Shortbread = Trefoils, Peanut Butter Sandwich = DoSiDos (my fav), and Peanut Butter Patties = Tagalongs. Those are the top 5 and are amongst the top 10 cookies sold in the USA annually (Oreos beats us out). Most everything else is called by the same name but is more regional, for example, we have Animal Treasures, Lemon Pastries and Pinatas. HI has some great Macadamean cookies and PA has some Double Chocolate cookies. Can't remember the names of either, but really would like to try them.

Think I have been in GS too long?

 

[Lesli54]

217.5!

The rest of the water weight is gone, finally and I am loving this number. Strange to hear. I do know for a fact that I weigh less than I did last fall. That is a good thing.

Only 2.5lbs til the new clippie and 7.5lbs til my first goal. I will be real close to goal at DD17's graduation. It is hard to believe that I am so close! What is harder to believe is that I have lost 12.5. I know I have and my clothing says I have (and the scale), but it seems like so much and is hard to imagine that it is gone. No complaints here, but I guess after thinking for so long that it would never happen it takes time to readjust.

Yesterday was pretty good! No exercise set aside, but I was pretty active and danced around a bit, which is a plus compared to a few days before. My mood is much improved.

Skipped the AM and PM snack, just too busy and not paying attention to time. Went on errands and forgot my water, so I was a little short for the day. I hoped to eat before my GS event, but didn't have time, so figured it would be Lean Cuisine when I got home and was looking forward to it. Alas, I got home and DH was making dinner. Not the greatest choices, but I couldn't disappoint him either. So my late dinner at 8pm consisted of 1/2 chicken patty (I don't really like them), fried potatoes (about 1/3 a potato, don't care for them much either), 1 sm corn on cob, and 1 slice Texas cheese Toast. Probably one of the most unhealthy meals that I have eaten in awhile. What do you do? He wasn't expecting me and he was feeding the children.

Breakfast: Started with 1 c. grapefruit juice then off to the Fireman's pancake breakfast (wasn't so great, they have changed their ingredients) - 2 pancakes (very very little syrup), 3 bites of scrambled eggs (ick), 1 sausage pattie, 1 c. milk - We got to see the new addition to the station and DS loved sitting in the fire trucks.
AM snack: Still full, so maybe just a few slices of hard cheese
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Chicken Chow Mein
PM snack: smoothie, if I am home
Supper: Taco salad

Goals for day:
1. Exercise
2. Buy a new microwave (ours is blowing circuits)
3. Buy that paint - got to the store yesterday and forgot my samples and for the life of me couldn't remember the name of the color
4. Start painting trim in dining room

Busy day and lots to do as always. Time to get going!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Congrats on the Water Weight goin' down!!! Great job/keep up the good work. 2.5 pounds more!! I think that 15-lb clippie will look GOOD on you, girl!

 

[pearlieq]

Look at you go! Congrats on that loss--I can't wait to see your new clippie!

It's always tough when the DH's cook. It's sweet of them to do, but then you have to figure out how to negotiate around what they made!

Glad to hear your mood has improved and you're feeling more chipper and energetic.

Sounds like another busy day for you--hope you have fun and get a lot done!

 

[Lesli54]

You know, it is hard to cook a Lean Cuisine without a microwave. Needless to say, I didn't go get one either, so that is a must do today. Everyone was at work and packing the younger kids along while I get a microwave and 4-5 gallons of paint just didn't seem like a quick trip. So I worked on the London trip plans. It is really hard to figure out what you want and need in a hotel sometimes. Did we want an apartment, would we really cook in that much to make it worth it, my guess is no. Did we want breakfast included with the price of the stay and if so did we want a full english breakfast or continental? A couple of days we may be up earlier than breakfast is served in order to make it to the coach for a day trip outside of London. Did we need a refrigerator in the room? My guess is, a refrigerator would make things easy for keeping drinks cold and storing some food that we can pick up from the market as light meals or snacks. How far did I really want to be from most sights? How far did I want to be from the tubes? How far did I want to be from the Heathrow Express that can take us directly to the airport and is much quicker than the tube? A great thing on the day we come back home. How much would we really be in the room, so did quaint English or modern make a difference? How.........well you get the picture. Sure, I could have used a travel agent, but it is more fun to do the planning myself.

Now I am just narrowing down which days we will use to take side trips and which is the best way to do those........as a tour.......or just take the train or coach to the destination and look at our leisure. And to think that by the time I am done with this, I will need to make the final itineray for WDW. A person should really lose some weight through the sheer amount of exercise that your brain does to think of all the details.

Yesterday's lunch was 1/2 turkey on 7 grain and a banana (no microwave), PM snack was skipped since a Milky Way chocolate bunny hopped its way into my mouth. Supper ended up being leftover cookout food since we had quite a bit. I had two bites of a brat that was the worst I had ever tasted. So I got rid of that and ate 1/2 pork chop on bun, 1/2 c. potato salad, 1/4 c. macaroni & pea salad. Later I got the munchies and opted for some chex cereal with no milk, just wanted the crunch. Water was real good for the day.

Breakfast: 1 c. grapefruit juice, 1 c. milk, 2 thin slices ham, 1 slice 7 grain w/jelly
AM snack: carrots (take them with when I go shopping)
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Chicken Chow Mein (gotta check out the new microwave)
PM snack: banana smoothie
Supper: I have a lot of leftover chicken breasts from the cookout, so I need to find something to make with them.

Goals for day:
1. Exercise
2. Buy microwave
3. Buy paint
4. Get some major paperwork done.

Is this de ja vu? It sure seems like almost everything I was doing yesterday? What does that tell you? Alright, no trip planning until tonight.

Time to go shopping!

 

[pearlieq]

Darn those bunnies! They just hop in whenever they feel like it!

I can see how living without a microwave would be very challenging, but I can't imagine a shopping trip with the kiddies would have been much easier. Hopefully things work out today.

Isn't London planning fun? DH and I want to go in the next couple of years. I agree the hotel choices are dizzying! I usually look for a while, then go do some WDW planning, just because it's comforting to look at something I know inside and out!

Hope you have a great day!

 

[goldcupmom]

Living w/o a microwave is the PITS!! I hope you got one today.

Despite being busy, it sounds like you're doing well.

 

[Clare]

WooHoo for you...way to go! As an aside, I would DIE without a microwave!! I'd be okay for our meals, but feeding my 1 year old would be tricky!

Keep up the awesome work!

 

[Lesli54]

It is sure nice to have you guys checking in and encouraging me even when days are not as planned.

Yesterday was busy and most of the food plan went out the window. Didn't get my AM snack since I forgot to take my carrots, but I did take my water with. I had DS in tow while shopping for a microwave and paint so I didn't get back in time for lunch. We drove through McD's (I promised him). I would have had chicken, but thought I was making chicken for dinner, so I opted for a quarter pounder. Not the best and really it didn't taste all that good either. Had a few of DS's fries and they weren't too good. No pop, had my water. I can safely say that any cravings for McD's food that I may have had in the "before" is gone. Should have made the time to stop by Panera's and share some soup with DS, next time I will. At least I know I am improving. I did get my smoothie for the PM snack, it was yummy. Supper.........3 slices of pizza and water. Then the late night munchies occured and it was dry chex cereal.

I had supper planned, but then DH came home and wanted to get some of the plants moved out of the old garden so we can till it and let it go back to grass. Of course, he said "just tell me what you want to keep". I knew that meant, "I will keep some and I still don't know where you want it." So I went out to help him and we worked until the storms came which meant no dinner prep. The good news is that it was exercise, bending, up and down, trying to strengthen my upper arms while trying to divide massive clumps of daylilies and such. We got quite a bit done and if we can keep it up for the rest of the week, we should be ready to plow under the old and have it looking decent before graduation.

Oh yeah! Bought the microwave and DH calls to tell me the old one is working. Personally, I don't think it will last, so the new one is still sitting in the car. Murphy's law, I guess?

Breakfast: 1 scrambled egg w/onion & mozerella, 1 c. milk, 1 c. grapefruit juice, 1 slice 7 grain w/jelly
AM snack: veggies
Lunch: Lean cuisine chicken chow mein
PM snack: banana or other piece of fruit
Supper: ? we are going to an honor's banquet for the oldest DD's and I am not sure what is being served. But I will watch portions and stay in control.

Goals for day:
1. Clean up my office
2. Paperwork
3. Paint
4. Exercise

Everyone have a great day! The is shining and I am hoping for some warmer weather. Time to tackle my goals for the day.

********added********
I forgot to mention that DH's 91 y/o aunt who has probably never been overweight a day in her life (a little unusual for the Lebanese women in this family) and the sweetest, most energetic woman you will ever meet, commented yesterday that she noticed I was losing weight! She asked if it was on purpose and I was proud to tell her "yes!". It was great! She is the first person outside of our home to actually say anything about my weight loss and it felt good!

 

[pearlieq]

Glad to hear you're free from the McD's beast! Those quarter pounders are really greasy--once you're out of the habit it's hard to pick them up again. Panera sounds great for next time!

Glad you got some exercise gardening last night--it's a lot of work, but it's good for you!!

Your breakfast sounds so tasty--I may have to try something like that tomorrow!

Hope you enjoy the and have a wonderful day!!!

 

[pearlieq]

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