Lesli's Live Long and Strong WISH Journal

[Lesli54]

Thanks for the support guys, you are great!

Today went pretty well. Just finished 25 minutes of Billy Joel and about ready to go for 30 tomorrow. I was hoping to get my Taebo in, but that didn't work out. However, I was moving through the house alot today and went outside with DS. We walked around and I pushed him on the swing, even managed to do some lunges while pushing him. He just laughed for so long, it was great! Then we got up on the trampoline, a big one, and we jumped on that for a few minutes until he was done. It was a good time and really good for the soul. Actually, it was nice to feel like I had the energy to play with him. I am not sure what my neighbors thought, but oh well.

My food plan went well, except I missed the PM snack. I have realized that if I miss the AM snack, then I am more likely to go for munchies later, but missing the PM snack doesn't seem to bother me much. Interesting. For supper, we had taco salad. I made sure I had alot of lettuce and tomatoes an was pretty light on everything else. So far I have drank 84oz of water and because of my dancing am still thirsty. How can a person drink so much?

I accomplished quite a bit today, even though I still have some projects yet to get too. At least I am not feeling as overwhelmed as last week.

Better get going, I have to prepare my DAR papers for the meeting tomorrow. They are going to a wonderful restaurant before the meeting, but I didn't get signed up in time to go. Maybe that is a good thing. Need to stick with the plan and only go to the meeting.

Hope everyone has a good evening.

 

[Lesli54]

I stayed up too late last night. Haven't done that since starting my plan and boy am I groggy this morning. I was working on my papers for today's meeting, hopefully I can get them done and still make the meeting. Here's a hint: You should never let things wait until the last minute. Oh well.

Good news! Another .5 lbs down! Next week it is back to weighing 2x a week, but this week, I trying to keep in mind that gettting more exercise is really worth it.

Another busy day, but at least that keeps the munchies at bay.

Breakfast: 1 scrambled egg, 1 slice toast w/jelly, 1 c. grapefruit juice, 1 yogurt
AM snack: veggies
Lunch: Maybe left over taco salad
PM snack: slice of cake (if I go to meeting, they don't serve healthy) or banana and strawberry smoothie (if I don't go to meeting)
Supper: We will play that be ear for the moment

Goals for day:
1. Get my DAR paperwork done
2. Excercise for at least 30 minutes
3. Work on classwork
4. Finish sewing on those GS patches


Oh yeah, today is voting day here in town. By tomorrow, I will know if I was elected to the library board. Yes, another meeting to add. But I really love working on non-profit organizations, it gives me a chance to "give back".

Gotta go, lots to do.

 

[pearlieq]

Awesome loss! That exercise really is paying off!

Good luck with the election! Sending your way!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day!!!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Best of luck! Onward and downward!

Congrats on the loss! "Another half bites the dust...and another one down and another one down...soon another pound'll bite the dust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

s!

 

[plutosmyfav]

We walked around and I pushed him on the swing, even managed to do some lunges while pushing him. He just laughed for so long, it was great! Then we got up on the trampoline, a big one, and we jumped on that for a few minutes until he was done. It was a good time and really good for the soul. Actually, it was nice to feel like I had the energy to play with him. I am not sure what my neighbors thought, but oh well.

That is soooo great! I am a firm believer that exercise needs to be incorporated into life, not just something we head out to the gym to do in solitaire. My DS is used to seeing me do TaeBo kicks while cooking dinner, etc. Its funny, he doesn't even laugh anymore!!!!

Keep up the great work

Sunny

 

[Lesli54]

Well, haven't heard on the election yet. But, since we are a small town and there was only 2 running and 2 spots to fill..........I think I will get some votes.

Thanks for the bright attitudes you all bring to my journal. BTW, my DS still doesn't like me to Taebo. It must be a frightening sight. An overweight woman trying to do the same thing as the fitness trainers on the tape. Oh well, as long as he isn't scarred for life, he will be okay.

Today was busier than I thought it would be. I did make it to my meeting and LUCKY ME, they didn't have any refreshments out! It's probably because most had just left a really good meal. That's okay, because I didn't have to look at any temptations. The downside was that I didn't have a PM snack until almost supper time. Then I ate 4 crackers and 4 small slices of cheese just to 'tie' me over. In the past I would have eaten a lot more than that.

I missed the AM snack, so grabbed 2 crackers and 2 small slices of cheese, because I thought it was better to grab a little even though lunch was so close, just to stave of the evil munchie monster. Lunch ended up being a small bowl of salad. Not enough, but when you are pushed for time you have to do something. Including eating lunch while putting on makeup and getting ready to head out the door. There again, in the past I would have grabbed some munchies and then would have grabbed some McD's after the meeting, even though it was close to supper. I think I am learning.

Supper was quick and easy. We had hamburgers (lean, grilled, no bun), fries (oven baked) and corn. BTW, do you know that tater tots are worse for you than crinkle cut fries? I thought about putting mine on a bun, but when DH chose not too (very rare), I followed suit. It was very tasty and quite filling so the bun would have been too much. I am glad that he is trying. Looks like we will both be going to WDW a little thinner.

So, I know I didn't eat enough, but I did manage to avoid doing the munchie thing. Didn't get to exercise today. Unless you count when I was swinging my hips while making copies.

Didn't get all my projects done yet, but I did reduce the pile! Plus I took care of a few other loose ends. Still so much to do, but I am not feeling overwhelmed. For once in a long time, I am feeling like things are getting accomplished and that I still have time to relax with the family. Isn't it amazing how food can rob you of so much, including your good mood? I have definitely been more even keeled lately.

Yes, this is a good thing and soon I will have an even better life!

 

[Lesli54]

Got in 15 minutes Taebo this morning. It's all I had time for, so I almost didn't do it, but I thought I had to try. Something is better than nothing. So I put a little more into it because I am able to keep up with most of the routine now and actually I was amazed at how warm I got in such a short amount of time. Even was short on the breathing a bit. So I guess even a little exercise can make a big difference.

Didn't get to bed too early last night but still got up a little earlier. Tonight I will get back to going to bed earlier. The plan for the morning is get up another 1/2 hr earlier than today. Then I should be able to get in a good workout.

I have a short meeting this morning and I am going to walk. It is only 2 1/2 blocks and hopefully the clouds will hold off. I'll just walk a little quicker.

Breakfast: 1 scrambled egg w/chives, 1 slice 7 grain toast w/jelly, 1 c. grapefruit juice, 1 c. milk (ick, but I know I need to get it in)
AM snack: veggies
Lunch: maybe a salad with ham (I really want ham)
PM snack: the smoothie that's elluding me
Supper: Gonna check the fridge to see what I need to clear out.

Goals for the day:
1. 45 minutes more exercise of some sort
2. classwork
3. clean up loose ends
4. Finish up those patches

Just in..........DH just congratulated me on my first election.......Yeah! I always wanted to run for president......and maybe this election is the first in reaching that dream.

Side note: DH is looking good and I told him so. His belly is shrinking (of course men rarely gain elsewhere). He doesn't think so, because he says he isn't feeling alot better and maybe it is age. I wonder if he isn't detoxing from some of the extra carbs and sugar he was doing. Time will tell.

Long day ahead, time to go.

 

[goldcupmom]

I remember when I tried Tae bo - my kids were rolling on the floor. I have a rebuilt ankle and it was only a few days before I decided the ankle just couldn't take it. Oh well....


Glad the election went well.. Busy is always good.

Have a great day!

 

[pearlieq]

CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!!

May I hold you a victory parade?

:thewave:

That's so awesome that you got elected! You're right--it's just the first step! Today the library board, tomorrow the Oval!!!

Awesome job!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Go Lesli!! Go Lesli! Pearlieq, I second your recommendation of the victory parade! Nice job today!

What more do we need?

 

[Lesli54]

Yes......and at the Oval, I will.......make sure that the public is well educated on health, eating right, and the importance of exercise. Unfortunately, we as a country will lose money when all the big carb makers go out of business, but we will be healthy!

You guys are great!

On a serious note, don't you hate it when you have a day planned and it just flies out the door?

I ended up driving to my meeting since afterwards I had to go elsewhere. The "short" meeting actually took 2 hours! Surprisingly, it was a lot more productive than I thought it would be. Since it was long, I missed the AM snack, but don't worry, no munching. When I got home, DH wanted to go for lunch and we went to a Chinese buffet. I did eat a little too much, but I did stop before I over did it. DH hadn't eaten all day and so overstuffed himself. He says he thinks he probably consumed 4000 cal, but I am sure it wasn't that much.

The afternoon was busy so I intentionally skipped the PM snack and had 2 crackers. I just wasn't hungry. Dinner ended up being spaghetti (small amount), cheese bread (very small), and salad (good portion). DH didn't snack all day yesterday and at supper he chose salad as his seconds. He is trying. It wasn't the best meal, but everything was in proportion and no seconds, in fact I even left spaghetti on my plate from the first helping. Didn't want to get too full. It also helps to cook a smaller portion to begin with.

Not the best meals, but I gaurantee that I got over 1200 cal., my portions were pretty good, and no munching in between. Also got in a good 84oz. water. The great thing is, that going off my intended plan does not bother me as it did a few weeks ago, because I still stayed in control for the most part.

So back to the plan today.

Breakfast: 1 slice 7 grain toast w/jelly, 2 slices ham (very thin), 1oz cheese, 1 c. grapefruit juice
AM snack: veggies (I really miss them)
Lunch: a nice salad
PM snack: smoothie (let's hope nothing comes up )
Supper: It's pizza night, but I might try to get in a better meal

Goals for day:
1. Exercise (I really need to work harder on this)
2. Finish classwork
3. Knock off some of the "to do's" on my ever growing list

Gotta get going and check in on a few others, then it's off to conquer the day.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Nice job with your meals today! And...yes...I hate it when a planned day sails out anything open to the outside world!

 

[Lesli54]

It's a great morning!!

I reached one of my goals (almost), this morning, when I did 40 MINUTES of Taebo! Unfortunately, I didn't get the last 5 minutes in becuase I had to get kids out the door. That is much better than the 20 minutes I was doing last week and better than the almost zero exercise I was doing over the last few days. Last night I got to bed later than planned, but was determined to get up early this morning. It was so tempting to just wait until after the kids left, but that has been part of my problem lately, so I worked out before they got up and while they were getting ready for school. Tomorrow, I plan to be up a 1/2 hr earlier so that I don't have any interruptions on my workout. I feel so good this morning, so energized!

Yesterday went pretty much according to what was planned, except for the AM snack. I realized that I need to go to the store because we used all the veggies in the salads. So I had 2 crackers and 2 thin slices of turkey. Oh, and I added about 2oz of taco meat to my lunch since the salad wasn't holding me and I was afraid I would find some bad foods. We did have pizza for supper and I ate 3 slices. Much better than before, but I definitely should have stopped at 2. It sure would feel strange to only eat 2 slices of pizza.

The water intake is good. I am at about 84-90oz a day now and I plan on staying with that.

Breakfast: 1 scrambled egg w/sprinkle cheese, yogurt, 1 c. grapefruit juice, 1 slice 7 grain w/jelly (I need to work on a different breakfast for variety)
AM snack: 1 banana
Lunch: 1/2 turkey sandwich on 7 grain, sm salad
PM snack: veggies (gotta buy some)
Supper: ??????

Goals for day:
1. 30 minutes dancing to Billy Joel
2. knock off more "to do's" (I have made deadlines so that I can stay busy and get some things done. Organization will make it easier to keep my lifestyle a healthy one.)
3. slumber party with the kids tonight in the living room (I promised)

Life is good and getting better. I am really enjoying my family more and feeling less stressed every day.

Time to finish the day.

 

[pearlieq]

40 minutes of Tae-bo! Awesome! You'll be kicking butt and taking names any day now!

I agree that 2 pieces of pizza would be strange. Kind of the way 1 hot dog is strange (at least to me). But, you never know. Maybe it would work?

It's so great to hear you're feeling less stressed these days. You've made so many positive changes--you deserve every bit of the good they bring!

Have fun at your slumber party tonight--I'm jealous, it sounds like fun!

Happy Friday! Enjoy this beautiful weather!

 

[pettyone]

It's a great morning!!

Life is good and getting better. I am really enjoying my family more and feeling less stressed every day.

Time to finish the day.

It's all about the attitude!! This new way of living is really agreeing with you!!!

 

[Rachie0507]

Great job meeting you Tae-Bo exercise goal! 40 minutes is a long time to workout! Keep up the good work!

 

[Lesli54]

Well, I still feel that my life is better now, but I have been so tired for the last half of the day, that I am not making good choices.

Everything went well through lunch. I even cut the bread diagonally at lunch to make half a sandwich instead of just folding it over. With a lot of lettuce and mustard added to that turkey sandwich it looked very attractive and appetizing. Sometimes, it is all in the presentation. It tasted really good.

But alas, I grew very tired close to 2:30pm and was planning on taking a 15 minute nap when the phone rang, so much for that. The last few nights I have been up later than planned, so I know I am not getting enough sleep. Now, I'm still up waiting for DD17 to come home from a date. Needless to say, I have realized that when I am tired, I do not make good choices even though my mind wants to.

I ate 2 GS cookies, thinking I would just stop there. If I was more alert, I think I could have. Nope. I grabbed a couple tostitos. Not bad, yet. Not great. I should have grabbed those veggies for the PM snack. No, I grabbed a handful of cheetos. The same ones that I avoided at lunch and was so proud for doing so. Then it was 1 slice of ham and about 1 oz of cheese. Well, now I am finally on my second wind.

Unfortunately, I was at a friends house working on some plans and didn't get home for supper until 7:30. Of course, I decide to eat a Marie Calendar's chicken pot pie. They are really good for frozen, but I didn't need all that. I am just so tired and worn out at the moment. Needless to say, dancing didn't happen. But the slumber party is going! (Think I will sneak up to my real bed).

I know for a fact that all of it was because I was tired. Let's hope I didn't do myself in too much. I won't feel guilty about it because I have learned from it and really did want to do better. In the "before", I wouldn't have even associated my poor choices with fatigue. Tomorrow will be another day to keep going. Maybe if I had gotten that power nap it would have made a difference.

Ahhh....she came home! Now I can go to bed!

 

[Rachie0507]

Good morning. I hope you got a good night sleep. I think that is the first requirement for a good day. I am much more likely to make bad choices when I am overtired. Have a good weekend!

 

[Lesli54]

Two things that I know.
1. Bad choices are made when I am tired.
2. I tend to have quick, more processed meals when not planned well in advance. The "I don't know what to fix for dinner" syndrome.

How to remedy:
1. Get to bed by 10:30. I need to retrain my thinking. The work will still be there in the morning and it will get done faster when I am more alert. Of course, there are times when getting to bed early will be hard, but if I retrain my thinking those times should be rare.
2. During the times that I do find myself a little more tired and feel that I cannot think clearly, then I will take 15 minutes to power nap. No more, no less. That should be enough to get me rested and keep me from making irrational decisions.
3. I need to make time to plan the weeks meals in advance, maybe even two weeks. Use Dr. Phil's plan as a guide. Taking a couple of hours during the weekend to plan would save me alot of time during the week, speed up the grocery shopping, and would be healthier. These hours would be an investment in my family's health.
4. I need to take a couple of hours during the weekend (maybe every other) to prepare some meals that I can freeze. That way, if we are rushed or I just don't feel like cooking, then I know that I still have a healthy choice available that is quick and easy. Less guess work and less stress.


Breakfast: 1 slice 7 grain w/ smidge of PB, 1 c. grapefruit juice, 1 yogurt, 2 thin slices of ham.
AM snack: veggies and maybe a little cheese
Lunch: 1 brat w/bun (we do a cookout at the store on Sat, maybe I will take a small salad along as well).
PM snack: 1 banana (throw in car. will be at a workshop where they will have snacky foods. Don't eat them, eat the banana on the way home.)
Supper: ??????? Here's were that planning will come in handy

Goals for day:
1. Exercise, maybe go on bike ride
2. Get to bed by 10:30 (no dates tonight)
3. Stay away from the snackies at the stamping workshop

Everyone have a great day!

 

[pearlieq]

Frozen meals are a godsend! I almost always make a double/triple batch (when I cook that is!) and freeze some for extras. They're a lifesaver for those "what's for dinner?" nights!

I can't blame you for staying up late last night--it's always such a nice thing for a mom to stay up until the last chick is back in the nest, so to speak. Still, sounds like you do realize what effect the sleep deprivation has on you. Good job for recognizing the problem and taking steps to correct it!

Enjoy grilling out at the store today! What a great day for it!

Have a happy Saturday!