Lulu201's Healthy Living Journal--Just trying my best to walk the walk! Come on by!

[lulu201]

April 25, 2005

I finished yesterday with ; I ate way too much to get one for my food. My exercise was strength training--it felt good!

Today's plan: (edited as I go)

1. Devotions: "We pray for a generous spirit so that others will see God through our actions."
2. Vitamins:
3. Water: 6/8
4. Exercise: I'm going to try the "3 min. walk, 1 min. run for 32 minutes" plan
in the Marathoning for Mortals book. Will I be able to do this???
5. Food: multigrain english muffin w/pb. and coffee for breakfast. Snack #1 was 1/2 a grapefruit. Lunch was a sandwich and some fresh veggies. Snacks will be milk, yogurt, and fruit. Dinner will be scrambled eggs and toast.
6. Scale: 177 this a.m.; lots of salt yesterday.

Lots to do today--I'm off into the day!

Erin

Edit #1: Got lots of housework done this morning, but would someone please tell me why it never seems to be enough? The more I clean the more I find that NEEDS to be cleaned! Yikes, what a job. Still I feel good about what I accomplished and can at least enjoy the fruits of my labor.

Edit #2: Oh, hey, I loved my walk/run! It was fun and interesting! The real interesting part was when it started raining, but me, being the Jock Athlete that I am, kept on going. Then it started hailing, and me? Well, I high-tailed it outta there and went home to my treadie! A can only take so much, you know.

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin is working those muscles!!

I'm proud of you for getting your strength training in yesterday! It DOES feel good to work those muscles, doesn't it? Best wishes for a good walk/run workout. If the 3/1 split doesn't work for you, start with 5 minutes walking to 1 minute of running. You'll find what works for you. You know I love John Bingham's Marathoning for Mortals book! It always makes me feel positive .

Enjoy your day, dear Erin, and the smiles of your family and all your students and their families! You are surrounded by a community of people who truly value you!

 

[septbride2002]

4. Exercise: I'm going to try the "3 min. walk, 1 min. run for 32 minutes" planin the Marathoning for Mortals book. Will I be able to do this???

Of course you will! I have nothing but faith in you!

Great job on the strength training. Per Curves the more muscle you have the higher your metabolism becomes. And muscle mass helps process the glucose in your system - which is a real benefit for those on the boderlines of diabetes. Are you still considering joing Curves? I remember you talked about it for awhile. We have a girl in our group who is as skinny as a rail but because of her diabetes she comes in and works out. It helps her stay off medication. She is truly and inspiration - as are you!

~Amanda

 

[DizMare]

Well, I fall off the subscription and *poof* I think you are not posting, when, once again, the fact is that I am not thinking straight!

Finally had time to boogie over to the WISH and there you are, just back from doing the OC Half.

I have one thing to say to you, girlfriend....

WAY TO GO!!!!

I am so proud of you! And I bet you feel just so special yourself!!!

I toast you with a Diet Coke! You and Doreen just plain rock.

Love ya,
Maryann
who has resubscribed so as to keep up with your adventures

 

[lulu201]

No, Amanda, I'm not going to join Curves because now we have the weight thingy in the garage along with the treadie. Oh, and we also now have an ab bench.

Maryann, that is almost freaky that you write today. I was thinking about you and wondering how you were doing and Bottabang, bottaboom you end up in my journal! Good to hear from you, friend.

I'm on my way toward getting ready for work--
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

I just wante to pop in and say hi. I truly believe that you can do anything that you want. If running is something that is important to you, you will do it.

Have a good evening,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Hey, yesterday was another . I was on my way to 6 and I got distracted by some hard pretzels. Darn it. Oh well, today's a new day!

Edited along the way:
1. Devotions: choose to receive joy.
2. Vitamins:
3. Water: 24 oz.
4. Exercise: Today's a cross-training day. I'll either strength train or ride my bike for 30 minutes. Edit: I ended up riding in the sunshine for 1/2 an hour and remembering how I LOVE MY BIKE!
5. Food: 1/2 an english muffin w/pb and coffee. I think I'm going to eat little meals and snacks today. Food will include 1/2 grapefruit, veggies, yogurt, and salad. Edit: yogurt at 9:45
6. Scale: Back down to 175 this a.m. even with the pretzels.

Thanks, Beth, for that vote of confidence. There was a time when I wouldn't have accepted that idea--that if it was important to me I would do it. After the half marathon, though, I have more confidence in my ability to follow through, and I think you're right!

Time to get DD to school and jump into the day. I'll get around to some journals during the day.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, dear WISH-sis! It will be another busy day for you but you will through it with grace.

Your crosstraining sounds like fun! How did your running go yesterday? I agree with Beth and the others who have said that if you want it, you are capable of doing it. You are stronger and wiser than you know.

Enjoy your day!

PS - LOVE the new journal title!!

 

[septbride2002]

Congratulations on all the yesterday! You are doing awesome my friend. I am looking so forward to having that feeling of completing 13.1 miles in September! I think I felt like I was on for about 2 weeks after the race.

Your menu looks yummy! Enjoy!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Erin! A five day is a reason to celebrate! You did a great job yesterday and I know you can go a great job today!

Have a wonderful day today!

 

[DoeWDW]

Stopping by to start your day with a friendly , some good , a happy tune and a gentle .

Blessings to you and yours today, dear WISH Erin!

 

[lulu201]

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

I'm glad you like my journal title, Doreen. It's one I think I'll have a long time.

Yesterday was another 5 day. All except food. I was on track until about 8:30, then I caved to a hard pretzel and a hand full of cheese-its. That's not so terribly bad, but I just can't see clear to giving myself a . I think TODAY is my 6 day!

The plan:

1. Devotions: Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
2. Vitamins:
3. Water: 8 oz. done
4. Exercise: It's a rest day! I hearby award myself a smilie because I'm going to let my body rest and intentionally NOT exercise, though my day will be long and active. My toddler and preschool aged classes keep my hoppin'! (and dancing, and skipping, and running, and crawling. . . ) I walked Mickey a half a mile, but I'm not counting that as exercise any more--that's just the routine. Mickey figures on the park now everyday!
5. Food: 1/2 a multigrain english muffin w/pb, coffee, and a glass of milk for breakfast. Snack: 1/2 an orange.
6. Scale: Back up to 177. That's what I get for pushing my luck with those darn pretzels.

Today and tomorrow are very full days. I doubt I'll get much journalling done at all. Know I'm thinking about you, though, friends.

Onward and looking Upward--
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

I love your new title! Very positive! Keep up the good work, you are doing awesome!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Erin,

Woohoo! Another 5 day!!!! That is awesome! Keep up the good work, Erin!

 

[mking624]

Great work, Erin!! Keep on going, girlfriend!!! I love the title as well...very positive!!

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

I like your new title. I hope that your day was ok. I know tomorrow will be your super long day. I am sending some extra energizing .

Take care,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

April 28, 2005

Hey, everyone--thanks for stopping by. And Beth, thanks for that energizing . I'm needing it today.

Just a quick minute to focus:

1. Devotions
2. Vitamins
3. Water--had some, need some more
4. Exercise-- today has to be another rest day, that's just all there is to it. I'll combine my walk with some bike riding tomorrow.
5. Food--the usual english muffin w/pb, coffee, milk
6. Scale--bagged it this morning. I've got PMS bloat, why add to the misery?

Yesterday was a 6 ! Today, after skipping the scale, can only be a 5. Have to admit my expectations aren't too high--my main goal is to just get through the day being nice to everyone. Sometimes that's enough.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Getting through the day will be enough, dear Erin.

through the DZone. I'm right beside you! In a week or so, we'll both be feeling better.

Have a happy day!

 

[septbride2002]

April 28, 2005

Have to admit my expectations aren't too high--my main goal is to just get through the day being nice to everyone. Sometimes that's enough.

Erin

Gosh, that sounds like something that I would say! I wish you could see my laughing at my desk, oh my sides hurt. I had a manager tell me the other day - You need to be positive and happy for just 1 hour today okay? We had some big wigs in the office. It always amazes me that they think I am not positive and happy but even I have to admit "Work Amanda" is not as much fun as "DIS Amanda" or "WDW Amanda" or "Half-Marathon Amanda"

I hope you meet your goal today! I'll be thinking about you!

~Amanda

 

[mking624]

Have to admit my expectations aren't too high--my main goal is to just get through the day being nice to everyone. Sometimes that's enough.

I hear you on that!!! Sometimes that's all we need...and sometimes that's all it takes for us to stay on track!!