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

[lulu201]

Thanks for stopping by, Doreen and Tracy. Tracy, the next time I'm in the Christian bookstore, I'll look for that book. It sounds like something I'd enjoy.

Here's the plan for today. Had yesterday.

1. Devotions: God knows what we need without us even asking.
2. Vitamins
3. Water--4/8
4. Exercise--will do some strength training today. Took the DDog to the park and did a slloowww walk around a 1/4 to 1/2 mile loop. The birds were singing, the sun was shining, the air was brisk and clear. . .he and I both loved it. Strength training done. I actually kinda liked it.
5. Food--english muffin w/pb, yogurt and veggies, and salad and a roll at Saladworks. Maybe an apple or raisins.
6. Scale Holding at 174.

Got a lot done yesterday. I'm feeling positive and hopeful on this new Tuesday! Could it be because vacation is around the corner?
DD has TONS on her plate today, though--any spare prayers can help her out!

to all,
Erin

Edit: Had a soft pretzel with my yogurt. Yum! Will have an apple this afternoon if I need it. I'm leaving at 5 today!

Today I'm wearing my size 12 blue pants, and you know what? I'm content with that. I'm not wearing my pink suit (size 10) this Easter, but that's OK, too. I'm feeling like I'm where I should be. I going to try to whittle down my weight bit by bit and if it happens, fine. If it doesn't, that's fine, too. I want to lead a healthy life, but I want to enjoy my life without feeling deprived or starved. I've decided to change my weigh-in morning to Sunday, because I'm going to keep Sunday my "free" day. Whatever I want to eat on Sundays is OK. After Easter I'm going to try to keep away from candy and sweets during the week.

Enough musings. I gotta get back to work. . .
Erin

 

[kris1973]

Keep up the good work. Everyone needs a relaxation day or just a lazy day. I hope everything with your daughter goes well and eases up.

Kristin

 

[DoeWDW]

Dear Erin, you sound bright and hopeful this morning! Of course I'll keep you AND your beautiful DD in my prayers today, as always.

Don't forget to smile - it makes everyone wonder what you've been up to!!

 

[pettyone]

WTG Erin!! Excellent job yesterday!! Your plan for today looks good, here is a bit of for continued success!!

I think I need to write this Saladworks place & see if they'll come to Knoxville...it's killing me!!

Have a super day!!

 

[septbride2002]

Great job on all the yesterday - you are doing AWESOME! Did someone say vacation? I am so ready for my vacation - time seems to be moving extremely slow these days .

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

Great job yesterday.

You sound relaxed and happy to tackle the healthy living thing. I like your plan about Sundays. It may help you during the week, knowing that you can enjoy anything on Sunday.

I hope today went well for DD, and you too.
Take care,
Beth

 

[sarahsmom73]

Good morning Erin! I hope you have a great Wednesday!

 

[lulu201]

Hi! It's Wednesday, March 23, 2005, and it's dreary and rainy today. Guess we'll have to make our own sunshine today.

Here's the plan:

1. Devotions--
2. Vitamins--
3. Water--one glass
4. Exercise--2 miles on the treadie this a.m.
5. Food--english muffin w/pb, yogurt for lunch, tuna sandwich for dinner
6. Scale--

I'd say yesterday was a 5 day; my food was a bit questionable when I got home last night. Did a little potato chip nibbling.

Today's a long full day. I'm going to try to get a couple of things done at home before I go around 9:15; I'll be home around 8:30. It's nice to know that I'll be off tomorrow!

Off and into the day--
Erin

Edit: had my tuna sandwich and some chips for lunch, but didn't over do it. Am drinking too much coffee and diet coke today; as soon as this can's done, I'm going to drink water for the rest of the day. My yogurt and apple will be my snacks later.

Tonight I'll go home and watch Survivor and American Idol. It's a good TV night!

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm sending extra your way to help banish the "drearies" away! Just looking at your ticker helps me to "think Spring!"

Sounds like your healthy living is going well at the moment - always a blessing! As long as you keep up with your treaddie and the weight-thingy (such scientific terms ) you should be able to be a little more easy-going about your food and indulge in the occasional potato chip nibble.

Hold your head high today - after all, you are a WISH !

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Doreen! Thanks for stopping by. Any help you can give me for getting those drearies away is appreciated.

OK, I've re-thought my exercise goal for today. I'm NOT walking 2 miles on the treadie. I was driving home from DDs school and I thought, "I have a very long day ahead. I don't need to walk two miles today. I can do some miles--2, 4, whatever--tomorrow when I'm off. I'll do some strength training, too, if I feel like it (on that weight thingy ). I don't have to be superwoman today. " Thinking like that might not seem a big deal to anyone, but for me it's a key part of setting realistic goals for myself.

Now I'm headed back into the day, looking Upward.
E.

 

[DoeWDW]

Bravo to you!! I think the idea of getting your exercise in tomorrow is MUCH better than trying to cram more into an already over-busy day. WAY TO GO!!

 

[kris1973]

Keep up the good work your doing so good.

Kristin

 

[lulu201]

Today is Thursday, March 24, 2005, and I'm officially on vacation! I have the long weekend off!

Thanks for stopping by, Doreen and Kristin!

Today I'm going to get my ducks in a row for visiting my mom. There will be lots of cleaning and packing and egg-dying going on.

Yesterday I had too much caffeine and not enough water. I give myself 3 .

Here's the plan for today:

1. Devotions
2. Vitamins
3. Water--working on the first glass
4. Exercise--
5. Food--lo-carb eng. muffin, 1/2 orange, orange juice, leb. bologna sandwich and chips
6. Scale--

I doubt I'll be able to visit around or even stop by today. Happy Easter to all!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Dear Erin, have a wonderful weekend with Mom!

Blessings to you this Easter and always!

 

[kris1973]

Have a good time visiting your mom and have fun with the eggs.
Happy Easter.

Kristin

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

I just wanted to wish you a wonderful time with your family.
Happy Easter,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, everyone. This is my last post until Monday, probably. We're leaving shortly, and I still have a few things to do.

I earned 5 yesterday for water, vitamins, devotions, exercise (4 miles on the treadie), and the scale. Food was kind of a grey area. I probably ate more than I should have. I'm finding it hard to be particularly motivated in this area. What do they say? "The last 10 lbs. are the hardest to lose."

The plan for the weekend is to try to live a healthy lifestyle. Nothing new here, right? The hotel that we'll be at has a workout room. . .DH, DD, and I will use it and the pool, too. I've packed my devotional materials and will pack our vitamins, also. Food, though, is not something of concern this weekend. We'll be eating out a lot, may go to the movies and have popcorn. . .I know I'll enjoy whatever comes up on my plate! I'll assess the damage Monday morning on the scale, and then work to get my weight back down if it spikes up.

Like I said yesterday, I hope everyone has a nice Easter filled with hope and promise.

Love,
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

Have a great trip Erin and Happy Easter!
~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Have a wonderful trip, Erin! Happy Easter to you and your family!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Sorry I didn't catch you before you left! We were all sick with the stomach bug Thursday and Friday! Didn't even turn the computer on yesterday!

I hope you have a wonderful visit and a Happy Easter with your family!