Lulu201's Back In Action Journal

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

At least you kept your promise. It was just delayed for a couple of hours. The pineapple sounds wonderful. YUMMY! I'm sending to help with your long day at work.

I hope it is a good one,
Beth

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Erin! I hope you get those 5 today! I know you can do it!

I came across this smiley and thought of you! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSxdm31547US' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_2_34.gif' alt='Philippians' border=0></a>

 

[lulu201]

Another marathon day today--wish it wasn't raining, but hey, that's life, right? Hopefully the smiles of the children at the preschool I schlep to will be my umbrella!

Yesterday was a 3 and 1/2 day. Drank too much coffee and not enough water and food OK--no binge, but portions should've been smaller. That's what I'll try for today--improvement in both of those areas.

So far:

1. Devotions--
2. Vitamins--
3. Water--
4. Exercise--will get in a walk around the block if the rain ever stops
5. Food--a little piece of pineapple and 1 slice of pb toast, coffee w/cream

I'm in the DZone a little earlier than I thought I'd be--swollen, crampy, . Guess that's the price of being over 40--you never know what the heck is going on with your body! Kind of like being a teen. And DD thought we had nothing in common!

Doreen, got your PM. How fun! We'll make arrangements for the 24th soon, OK? Remember, I'll walk for cheesecake!

I've got to get going; I doubt I'll be able to post at any journals today, but please know that I'm thinking of you all.

Hey, Michelle, that smiley made my day!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Dear Erin, I'm sending you extra and a large dose of God's love this morning! Hebrews 13:21 says He will equip you with all you need - including the energy to get through your busy day.

“May the God of peace … equip you with everything good for doing His will and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him through Christ Jesus” (Hebrews 13:21).

 

[lulu201]

Just a quick lunch time check in:

Doreen, thank you for the quote. I'm feeling weary today and it really helped to center me. I copied it and will put it on my desk, next to the piano, where I can see it as I'm going through lessons and classes.

Where I stand--

1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Had a McDonald's salad for lunch.

Back to work,
E.

 

[lulu201]

Today is Friday! I'm celebrating, but I have to get DD to school and then work on the plans for tomorrow's group classes. Yesterday ended up being a 4 Day (still not enough water)!

Plans for today:

1. Devotional

Edit:

2. Vitamins
3. Water--3 glasses so far!
4. Exercise--walked Mickey for 30 minutes Was supposed to walk with Meme, but I cancelled yesterday because the weather was supposed to be bad. Right now it's just cloudy, so Mickey and I went for a stroll. As it's turning out, I need to go into work early (like in half an hour), so I guess it worked out for the best.
5. Food log--one slice of pb toast and coffee.

Will really try to cut back on coffee today; I had some problems sleeping last night and I know it's because of that large Dunkin' Donut coffee I nursed from 3-7:30 p.m.! Less coffee, more water would definitely be a healthier thing.

Stopped by the website Doreen shared yesterday and got some real encouragement from a couple of articles I read about money and living within one's means.

Guess I should hit the shower,
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

I'll have to go searching for those articles - I must have missed that post! Great job on yesterday and for taking Mickey on a stroll. Sounds like you are ready to face the challenges ahead of you today!

You nursed a coffee for 3.5 hours!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, you're doing a great job! I bet Mickey appreciated the stroll and I'm sure it helped you start your day off right!

I'm headed to the christianwomentoday site right now to check out today's devotional!

Sending you on this cloudy grey day!!

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

So how did you do with limiting your coffee. I have to admit, my caffiene intake is increasing. I think it is the shorter days. I miss the .

I hope you have a great weekend.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Just felt like I needed some extra .

OK, so it's a brand new day and a brand new week. I worked tons over the weekend and ran around until about noon yesterday. . .at 2 p.m. I collapsed in my chair with my DPuppy and slept for two hours. It was definitely a day of rest!

Today I teach in the p.m. That'll give me time to go to a meeting at church at 10, run to the music store for some materials for students, stop at the bank, and do a wee little bit of Christmas shopping at the mall. Also, I hope to get a couple of loads of wash folded and put away.

This week I want my focus to be on my health and well-being. Since the beginning of the month, I've tried to stay on track, but I really think I've let my healthy living goals be set aside, and I need to bump them up to the top of the list! If I don't do it, who will????? I've been thinking back to the goal system Amanda established at the beginning of the year, and I know that while it was challenging, it helped me make caring for myself important. I'm going to be thinking about goals as November approaches. It's crucial to have a clear cut plan in mind or holiday weight gain is going to attack.

I weighed in at 175 this morning, and I'm not happy with that. I know it's mostly water and DZone, but still, that's not how I want to be--I started the month at 170!! I've got to lose this bloated feeling! So, here's the plan for today. Mind you, it's not any different than the plans the last few days, but I'm going to make every effort today to carry everything out--a 5 day, just for me.

1. Devotions-- This sets my day on the right track.
2. Vitamins--I'll take these after breakfast
3. Water
4. Exercise on treadie
5. Food log

Oops, I'm looking at the clock and realizing I've got to get DD to school. YIKES!

Edit: Breakfast was one slice of fresh pineapple, banana walnut cinnamon oatmeal and coffee.
One glass of water so far today.

Edit #2: Vitamins done, another glass of water done, 30 minutes on the treadie done.

Edit #3: more water, ham and cheese w/lite mayo on small roll, butternut squash w/pat of butter for lunch.

 

[septbride2002]

Your breakfast sounds yummy! I am so tired of eggs for breakfast. LOL! It is interesting to see how all of us are sort of going back to the gaol system. I found that it really worked well for me and even though somedays it was frustrating it definately helped me to prioritize what was really imporant.

Have a great day today Erin!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Sounds like you're on the right track, Erin! I'm starting my half marathon training in earnest - 2 easy miles today. Looks like you've gotten your 2 miles in already! Bravo!

I'm refocusing on my health and shape this week also. Let's help each other stay on track, OK? We CAN do this! I seem to have reached critical mass - meaning my "big" pants are snug - so it's either drop some inches or go shopping for bigger clothes. I'm going to drop the inches!

Let's walk the healthy walk side by side, dear WISH-sis!

 

[Strings]

Hi erin,

Great job meeting your goals today. I really need to get myself centered before the holidays come, thanks for the reminder. I am really impressed that you have started Christmas shopping.

I hope work is pleasant tonight.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

OK, here's how yesterday finished:

1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , and 5. .

This morning's weight=174. For some reason, I feel like I have to weigh in daily for awhile in order to keep my focus and stay on track. I'd like to do things the Thin Within way, but it requires such centeredness, and even though I feel God's support, I'm also distracted a lot by work and other responsibilities. The morning weigh in is what I need right now.

Today's plans are the same; but I've got to do something serious about my caffeine intake. I had a smaller p.m. coffee yesterday, but I also had a diet coke . I didn't finish them until around 7:30-8:00, went to bed around 10 and then was up again a few times in the night. Some of it's hormonal--I had night sweats--but I know that overall, I'd just be healthier. Not as awake for my evening students, but healthier!

1. Devotions
2. Vitamins
3. Water
4. Exercise on treadmill for 30 minutes
5. Food log--small, sensible portions. Limited caffeine, no candy.

That's what I'm a gonna do!
E.

Edit: enjoyed my devotions, drank a glass of water, had pineapple and a slice of toast w/pb, and coffee for breakfast. Gotta hit the treadie. . .

Edit #2: had some more water, some decaf mandarin orange tea, one chicken tender, a teeny grape leaf thingy, and some eggplant stuff for lunch. Now will have more water and a cup of berry green tea. Also walked 30 min. on the treadie. Oh, how I love my healthy life!

 

[Strings]

Hi Queen of the great visuals,

Your comment on Doe's journal had me laughing. It is definately a visual I need to keep in mind.

If you can figure out a caffiene strategy that works, please let me know. With your PM classes, you are putting in 16-18 hour days. Yes, you should be tired. I hope you find a way to balance things out.

CONGRATS on a 5 day. That is awesome. I know you can continue the trend.

Have a great Tuesday.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

5 bounces for 5 smileys!!!

You sure started your week off right, Erin!!

Thanks for the wonderful idea of my dainty -sized stomach in my journal! You know how I love those vivid word pictures and mental images! I think it will help me keep my food portions in perspective.

I hope you have a wonderful 5 day today, dear WISH-sis!!

 

[septbride2002]

You make me feel like I am addicted to caffine! LOL! Erin if you ever need an example of someone who drinks caffine you have to look no further then myself.

Morning - Either a Diet Coke or a Coffee
Late Morning- Water
Lunch - Diet Coke
Early Afternoon - Water
Late Afternoon - Diet Coke
Dinner - Diet Coke
Before bed - Water

Actually that is rather improved all those Diet Cokes use to be Mountain Dews!


~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Hey, girlfriends, you all made me smile today, and from where I sit in the DZone I need all the smiles I can get!

I've learned a couple of things on this WISH journey that I've been on since 8/17/03, and I just feel like I have to write them down today. Doreen, you know why--we walk this walk together.

1. This is not easy. This healthy living stuff--caring for myself day in and day out--is hard. Sometimes boring. A lot of times repetitive. I could not do it without my WISH friends. Thank you.

2. When I see my weight begin to escalate and my caffeine consumption increase, I have to see it as a symptom of a greater problem within myself. My compulsive eating is a symptom of an overload somewhere. Instead of trying just to tame my food, I have to realize that my overeating and overcoffeedrinking is my own little psyche's cry for help--even if I don't realize or WANT to realize it at the time. My life is out of balance when I cannot find time to care for myself and I abuse certain substances. No one should go through life abusing themselves with food, caffeine, or whatever. . .why do I do it to myself???????????? Maybe because I have trouble saying no to responsibilites or maybe because I consistently overestimate my own energy levels. . .lots to think about here. BUT, whatever the case, I need to look at what's going on around me and decide what events/responsibilities I can weather and what I can adjust or change to better balance things. I know that balance isn't going to be in my life 100% of the time, but I should see compulsive eating as my own personal red warning light, attend to it, and evaluate as needed.

OK, those are enough of my afternoon musings. Gotta go back to work.

E.

 

[lulu201]

It's a new day, 10/20/04

I'm tired. Now that that's out of the way, guess I should move into the day. Yesterday was a 4 day. I was doing OK with food until I came home from choir and decided that popcorn was a good thing. Fatigue--not relying on God's strength to get me through--got the best of me.

Today's plan:

1. Devotions--
2. Vitamins--I had some breakfast so I could go take them now.
3. Water
4. Exercise--a slow and steady 30 min. on the treadie
5. Food--I really need some kind of outline here. I know I have some soup and an apple at the studio for dinner. Maybe I'll pick up a McDonald's salad for lunch.

Gotta get the DD to school.

Bye

 

[DoeWDW]

Congrats on the 4 smileys!

So, all you had was popcorn?? I had popcorn too, in addition to chips and a couple glasses of a nice Australian chardonnay...... .....combined with an intense political discussion where my mind was NOT focused on how often my hand was travelling to my mouth. Oh dear Erin, thankfully we start each day anew.

It's been a while since I've had a nice salad - hmmm, sounds like a great idea for lunch!

Good for you - getting on that treadie! I'll be walking 2 miles with DH tonight, even if its raining! He promised to walk with me no matter what.

I'll also be spending some time today thinking about my life. Your journal entry yesterday hit home for me. My out-of-control eating is not THE problem - it's a symptom of something out of balance in my life. I'd better figure out what it is soon or I won't have any clothes to wear.

Best wishes for a good day, a happy day, a centered day, in spite of your tiredness.

, dear WISH-sis