Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[DoeWDW]

I hope yesterday went well for you, Erin! I didn't get my mile in yesterday so I did WATP 2 miles this morning!

Onward and downward, sweetie!

 

[lulu201]

11/6

OK, here's yesterday. Came home last night and wanted to post, but couldn't get computer to cooperate for some reason. Anyway, here are the facts:

1. Exercised--2 miles at 30:06.
2. Vitamins--took 'em.
3. Water--drank about 4 glasses, had tea, diet root-beer. I'll try for more today.
4. No coffee. THIS ONE WAS HARD. I didn't have a headache, but I missed my caffeine rush in the a.m.
5. Food:
b--eng. muffin w/olive cr. cheese=4
s--berries=1
l--salad=11.5
s--veggies=0
s--popcorn=3
d--soup and crackers=7
dessert--skinny cow=2

Total=28.5/27.5 left in bank

Overall, I was tired most of the day; I came home at 8:15 and was sound asleep by 9 p.m. Saturday will definitely be a pajama day! I'm disappointed that the scale hasn't moved in many days, but I'm trying to not let that get me down. Last week's loss was so rapid--and I know not to expect that every week-- but I kinda got used to it! There isn't anything I can do if I'm staying within my points and doing everything else! I'll just focus on my cheat-free clippie.

I hope to check in with everyone later. . .if not, I'll say "hi" tomorrow.

 

[DoeWDW]

for you, Erin! You need to take good care of you and a guilt-free planned Pajama Day sounds like just the kind of pampering you need. You do so much for so many people and you've been working so hard to take good care of you - it's time to recharge your batteries!

You have been cheat-free for 11 days!! We both know that the next couple weeks will test us, so I think it's great to focus on how well we've done the past 2 weeks. As for the scale, it will cooperate in it's own sweet time, as much as we'd like to beat it into submission!! With low-carb, it's really common for the scale to stay the same for a while and then whoosh - 5 pounds gone. Maybe your body is doing the same thing?

I think a Pajama Day on Saturday will help you recharge and prepare for the weeks ahead. We can do this, Erin!!

 

[lulu201]

Today turned into a good day. I really felt blessed in many ways and fortunate to see it. DD worked through many of her school problems by the time the day was over and came home ready to begin a new marking period with enthusiasm. The students and families I worked with touched my heart in many ways, too. I came home knowing that there had been lots of goodness around me--that's a nice feeling to have.

Here's the scoop on the goals:
1. I took my vitamins.
2. I drank lots of water; I have to figure out a way to measure this.
3. I had my cup of coffee.
4. I ate 25 points: b--same as yesterday plus coffee=5, l--fries, hamburger, truly free frozen dessert=14, s--veggies=0, and d--soup and crackers=6. 26.5 in the bank.

Thank goodness for everyone here. You WISH buddies and the whole structure of this--the fellowship and the accountability--are helping me to establish a new of living. To be able to check in any time (not just once a week like WW meetings) is invaluable as I figure out this eating/exercising thing.

I'm going to turn over my clippie, check out buddy journals, and head to bed. It's been a long--but good--day.

 

[DoeWDW]

Isn't it great to see the goodness in the world??

I'm so glad your DD is all caught up now! After our trip last October, my kids told me they do NOT want to miss school for our trips anymore because getting caught up is just overwhelming. So for the next few years, we'll be going over the summer months.

Today is treadie day, Erin! Enjoy your walk. We are so fortunate to be able to move our bodies and exercise!

I hope you have a wonderful and wonder-filled day!!

 

[lulu201]

Hip, hip, hooray. Three cheers for Friday! The sun is shining again!

I've hit today pretty hard--I've done two loads of wash, cleaned the kitchen and straightened the downstairs, and I'm almost ready for the treadie! I feel like I've jumpstarted the weekend cleaning in a big way!

Got on the scale this a.m.--still no change, but I figured out why I'm so stressed over it: the darn Turkey Challenge. Hey, don't get me wrong--I'm glad I'm in the challenge--but I must've been on a whoosh fairy high when I set my goal at 10 lbs.! I've been feeling pressured to get the scale moving, but as we all know, it only happens when it's ready to happen. All I can do is what I've been doing, right? At least the challenge is one of the things motivating me to stay on track.

So far:

1. Vitamin--OK
2. Water--drinking lots.
3. Exercise--walked 2.01 mi./31:00; a bit down on my time.
4. Coffee Uhh, well, even though I THOUGHT I wanted to have Fri. be a coffee-free day, I forgot about my afterschool trip with DD to WaWa. . .I GOTTA HAVE IT
5. Points--doing OK so far:

b--eng. muffin w/pinapple cream cheese=4
l--plans for a salad?
d--plans for slice of pizza, more salad

Off to the treadie, o. and d.
Erin

 

[lulu201]

I totally fell off the wagon. No, I can't say that. It was more like I intentionally DOVE off the wagon. . .into a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Remember the ones I baked last weekend and stayed away from? Well, tonight just seemed like a good night to have one--or five. It was weird; I knew all day that I was vulnerable to a binge--I was in a good mood but physically tired and kind of weary. And the truth was, I willingly chose to give up my clippie and to enjoy those yummy cookies. Now that I'm back to 0, I feel oddly OK with it. The cheats are out of my system and tomorrow I'm willing to start again happily.

No guilt, though I am sorry if I disappointed you, Doreen. Especially after your good example of taking the Halloween candy to work!

My goal for tomorrow is to reclaim my Day 1 clippie in the evening.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Silly Erin!! How could I ever be disappointed in you?

Here's a to help you know that I think you're doing just fine! We all find those times when enough is enough and the fight just isn't worth it, especially after a long week and being tired.

I know you'll have your bear back in no time. I'm not perfect either and I'm sure I'll lose my little bear a time or two also!

The great thing is that you made it 12 DAYS!!!! One cheat every other week is NOT a problem!

By the way, I bet those cookies were YUM! It's good I wasn't there - I would have matched you cookie for cookie, girlfriend!!

No worries, Erin. I think you're STILL on the right track!

 

[jean88]

Isn't it funny you just know that when you get up some morning's that you get the feeling that this is going to be a cheat day, and also the more you think about it the more your more likely to cheat. I have a fundraiser this evening and i know already that i'm going to have some wine at it, and no matter how much i say no your not i know i am.( do's this make sense girl's).

Jeanxx

 

[DoeWDW]

See, Erin?? It's a nice sunny day!!

I hope you're doing well and still in your jammies! I'm still in mine! It IS Pajama Day, after all!

Have a wonderful day, Erin!

 

[lulu201]

It IS a sunny day It's almost noon and I'm still in my pajamas--it's wonderful to just kick back and relax. It sometimes seems that I spend so much time running around; today feels like I'm on vacation! Even my DD made a remark about it, "today feels like we're on winter break." I think I'll put some laundry in the washer, make our bed, and then crochet for an hour. Mmmm, better than a chocolate chip cookie!

Thanks for stopping in Jean and Doreen. It helps so much to know that you understand what it's like. It IS funny how you can just know that you're at the end of your self-control. Maybe it's that feeling of denial. . .you know, you've told yourself "no" so many times that you're at your limit. I don't know, but I know that today I'm planning to cut back and my craving for cookies has subsided in a big way--I guess because I gave myself permission last night to just enjoy them.

I got on the scale this a.m. and didn't see any damage from my indulgence. It seems a bit windy out, but sunny enough to take Mickey on a nice long walk (well, "long" from his perspective). We'll walk a mile and if I feel like I want more, I'll take a stroll on the treadmill. If not, I'll be happy with the mile. I haven't taken the vitamin yet, but I did have my cup of coffee. I'm going to re-think getting rid of my a.m. cup, because I really do like it! I haven't had any water yet so will try to get in lots this afternoon.

b--sugar-free jello and coffee=1.5
l--jello again! and an apple=2.5
d--2 cups linguine plus 1/2 sauce and bit of parm. cheese=10.5
salad w/olives and dressing=2
I'm feeling full and don't think I'll want anything else today except maybe a cup of tea, so I'll total out and renew my clippie!

Total for today=16.5/ZERO in the bank
I really didn't feel like eating too much today. Must've been from the heartburn last night's pizza gave me.

DD and I ran some errands and parked way-far from the stores we went to. Guess that will have to count as my workout for today!

I wish that I had a dollar for everytime DD made a positive comment about today--"this is fun" or "today's been a good day,"
etc. The pace and stress of the past week had been getting to all of us.

I'm signing off for today--
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm so glad that yesterday was a wonderful day for you and your family! I was getting worried about you!! You've done a good job of recognizing when to take a well-deserved break!

I hope your tummy is feeling better this morning!

Here we go - into a new and fabulous day!

 

[lulu201]

Down two pounds this a.m.! Yay--the scale is moving again! I'm kind of cautious about this loss, though. I hope I can keep it off so I can see the loss on Monday for weigh-in. I'm not going to change my siggie yet. . .we'll see what the day brings. Time to get ready for church; I have to be there at 8:30 to rehearse for the 9:15 service.

One thing, though. Losing my cheat-free clippie this time turned out to be a big deal! I learned something about myself. I can go off program AND GET BACK ON. Not in two weeks (or six months!), but right away. I don't think that's ever happened for me before.

Now, off to worship. . .

Edits:
b--teeny weeny slice of mini-loaf of banana bread=2
coffee w/creamer=2

l--buffalo chicken salad w/dressing=10.5
jello and topping=.5

d--4 oz. chicken piccata=7

Total: 22

Drank my water, took my vitamin, walked 1.65 on the treadmill, and TOOK A NAP! It was a good, relaxing day!

I'm off to bed; tomorrow's weigh-in!
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm not going to congratulate you on your loss yet cuz I don't want to jinx you for weigh-in tomorrow but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

Back on track already??? WOW! You're truly on the way, Erin!! You go, girl!!

 

[lulu201]

Goodbye, Two Pounds, you are gone forever and won't be invited back! A Two Pound Happy Dance for ME!

 

[DoeWDW]

YAY ERIN!!

Bye-bye 2 pounds!

You've been working so hard and you've been so patient! It's paying off, girlfriend!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Onward and downward!

 

[lulu201]

11/10 First, let me bask in the joy of having lost 20 pounds since June 2003! I feel like I've really accomplished something and am on my way to having a whole new attitude re: food, exercise, and healthy living. I have God, the WISH, and friends like Doreen to thank for that.

OK, it's time for goal review.

My long term goals remain the same: to lead a healthy lifestyle, and to walk the WDW Half-Marathon. I have to admit, I fluctuate a lot on the marathon from day-to-day, but I'm not writing it off yet.

Short-term goals: I think it's unrealistic to think I'm going to walk two more 10K before the end of the year. Our weekends are just too busy during the holidays and what weekend time I do have, I'm going to have to use to recharge. I still might join the walking club, though.

Last week's goals in review: I was good with my vitamins, improved with my water, realized I want one cup of coffee a day, and stayed within my points every day except one. I only exercised four days--not 5. I'm OK with missing Sat., though. My body was telling me to rest, I did, and Sunday's walk was more energized, though only 22 minutes. What I learned last week: I can slip up and get back in the game!!

Goals for this week: Continue taking vitamins daily, drink 6-8 glasses of water/day, exercise 5x a week at whatever pace/distance my body will allow , and stay within my points every day (NO chocolate chip cookie binges ). Only one cup of coffee per day; green tea or herbal tea w/splenda the rest of the time I need a hot beverage. PMS-wise, I should be OK this week; next week is usually the toughie.

Today, so far:
b--teeny weeny banana bread w/tbsp. lite cream cheese=2.5
coffee w/1 oz. half and half=1

Edit:
s--strawberries=1
s--ONE chocolate chip cookie=2
l--chicken and salad=7
s--cheesestick and veggies=2
d--soup and crackers=6
skinny cow=2

Total: 23.5/35.5 in the bank

Exercise: 2.07 mi. at 30:06 Yahoo!

Tired, time for bed. . .
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

You are sounding so strong! 20 pounds - what an accomplishment! You're practically halfway to your goal, Erin!! I know you're going to make it!! I also know that you're learning how to be healthy for a lifetime - what a wonderful gift to give yourself, your DH and your DD!!

I'm sorry to hear of your DFIL's fall and fracture. I'll keep him in my prayers for a quick recovery. I'll also keep you in my prayers for your big extended family early Thanksgiving celebration.

Thanks for the vitamin reminder - I'm off to take mine! I'm glad we are on this journey together, Erin!

 

[lulu201]

11/11 The start of another day. . .it's supposed to be warmer, but our day of "plentiful sunshine" is gone in favor of some rain . Oh, well, we get what we get!

My FIL is home and getting around with a back brace--or at least that was the most recent plan. He was lucky to have not been more seriously hurt.

I'm happy to report I've said goodbye to another pound! Hey, Pound, just so you know, you can't come back around me again! I'm sick of carrying you around and seeing you bulging on my thigh! Good riddance! (Either it's very early in the a.m. or I've been at this WISH thing a little too long! )

So, here I'm going off into the world of drinking water, taking vitamins, and eating right. It's a good world to be in!

Edit #1:

Quick check-in before choir:

b--banana bread and lite cr. cheese=2.5 +1 for coffee=3.5
l--salad=6.5
s--berries=1
d--tacos=12

Total thus far=23. Depending on how I feel when I get home, it'll be jello or s.cow for dessert. We'll see. . .

Edit #2:

I decided on the jello. That gave me 23 points with 36.5 in the bank. Today I didn't have any junk cravings, but the Wed. and Thurs. are going to be especially long--just the right kind of day for a little after-work grazing through the kitchen? NO!!!

Enough, I'm going to bed. After I check in w/ Doe-Doe, of course.

 

[DoeWDW]

Another pound gone and you've changed from the 180s to the 170s!!

You are doing so fab!! Keep up the great work, Erin!!

I noticed how good you were on your food for yesterday. The cookie monster was kept at bay!! All good things in moderation.