Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[ZerasPride]

Hi Erin!

You're down 4 pounds? Way to go! You must feel great. Training for the marathon must be helping. Keep up the fantastic work and I hope when you do hit the wall, you will remember we are all here to support you. I also hope instead of hitting the wall, you are able to punch through it or jump over it or kick it down or something like that. In any case, you have such a sunny disposition (and your meds) so I hope you will come out the other side quickly.

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Lisa Z., Beth, Mare , and Doreen! Thanks for stopping by. What fun to come to my journal and receive all the love and support you guys send.

I made it through the day, but do have some things I have to catch up on tonight at home after everyone goes to bed. Gee, I hate working late. Hopefully if I just get to it and don't mess around, I'll be able to go to sleep feeling like I don't have it hanging over me tomorrow.

With the exception of an extra LARGE cup of coffee that I got at 7-11 today, I made it through the day OK. Haven't had dinner yet (it's 8:45), but I'll run down to the kitchen and have some soup as soon as I'm done here. Points-wise, I know that I'll be cheat free again today, so I've already changed my clippie. Oh, did I mention that I finished the WATP tape? Felt good to do it again.

So, that's it. Lots of comments and compliments have been coming my way lately. It's nice. People just about want to fall over, though, when they hear about The Walk. I don't have a reputation as a jock athlete. . .yet.

'Night all and thanks again. You guys help keep me keeping on.
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, Princess Lulu!!

I hope you slept well after finishing up your work last night.

Isn't it great when the compliments start rolling in? It must feel wonderful to have others notice!

Have a great day, Erin!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning; it's Tuesday, 1/13! I can't believe we're almost half way through January. I'm glad--January, as a month, never has thrilled me much. Too cold!

Here's the plan, as usual:
1. Vitamins--
2. Coffee-- drinking it now. Oh, and no more this afternoon.
3. Water--32 oz.+ down the hatch; much more to go.
4. Exercise--day off from walking. Regular work seems to be enough step-wise.
5. Food--Yesterday topped off at 29. That was OK, but I should have eliminated one of the snacks. I tried to eat at two hour intervals throughout the afternoon and evening (Chex mix at 2, cheese stick at 4, jello pudding at 6) to avoid being really hungry at night. It worked, but the quality and the point value of the snacks could improve. Not enough veggies yesterday.

B--egg, whole grain toast, 1 tsp. butter, coffee w/cream=6
Plans for L--salad w/chicken or tuna, olives, dressing=6 or 7
snack--fruit
D--Tuesday night soft tacos=13
dessert--s.f. jello spectacular=0
As long as I stick to the plan, I should be OK.

I'm off and running into the day. Have to stop by some journals first, though--
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

WAY TO GO!! 4 Pounds GONE!

You are doing great Erin! How can you not be walking on air at the moment! Sounds like you are doing great and I can't wait for you to go to your next WW meeting and show the lady that you have already lost 4 lbs. You are doing so fabulous!

I agree with you about your snacks you might want to cut out some of those manufactured carbs like in the chex mix and go for natural foods and carbs in veggies. Celery, Carrots, and sliced peppers make great snacks and are low in points. Also strawberries and grapes I remember being low in points as well.

I need to take some of my own advice and work it into my day. Maybe tonight I will slice up some peppers and put them in the little snack bags for me to have tomorrow.

~Amanda

 

[marsh0013]

erin, i am new to wish, and i just wanted to say that i've been reading along with your journal for a while now, and that you are such an inspiration! even though you don't know me, i just wanted to say thanks and keep up the great work!

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning to my favorite princess!!

Thanks for your thoughts on my bear clippie dilemma. I love your idea of coming up with a way to frame things in a positive light, to focus on the good things we're doing for ourselves. We really are working hard at this and deserve a pat on the back or a cute clippie to recognize and celebrate all the healthy changes we're incorporating into our daily lives. I'll probably use the bear for now but my brain will be working on something else.....

Wednesday.....Hump Day.....a long day for you but it's the middle of the workweek. Enjoy your bunchkins (little kids) today - if you don't have energy left, just soak up some of their's - they seem to have an endless supply! Just looking at those smiles must bring you warm and fuzzy feelings!

Have a happy and wonderful day, girlfriend! :happy1:

 

[lulu201]

Good morning. I think. DD was up late into the night doing homework--her first experience with "finish the project tonight 'cause it's due tomorrow" panic, so I was up late, too. She learned a valuable lesson about budgeting time; I have just have bags under my eyes!

I'm deep, deep, deep into the D-Zone today. Lack of sleep and fatigue are making me very vulnerable--I was already feeling it yesterday a bit. I won't go into sordid details, but let's just say it involved a significant point withdrawal from the bank and a Butterfinger bar, and a little chex mix, and a little. . .you get the picture. Because of the way WW is set up, I don't register a "cheat" unless I binge uncontrollably without keeping track of the points or I create a negative balance for myself in the point bank. So far, none of that, but I'm going to have to keep careful track of myself today.

I'm going to take your advice, Amanda, and set myself up with some healthy snacks. I won't get home until 8 p.m., so I'm going to take a bunch of veggies, a cheese stick, etc. to work with me. I'm also going to STAY AWAY FROM THE JUNK. Last night, as I was mentally doing the math for how many points are in oreos, I heard all my WISH buddies in my ear saying "Step away from the cookies," and I did! The power of this group is amazing!

Hi, Marcia! Thanks for stopping by! That was so nice of you! Good luck on your healthy living journey! WISH is a wonderful place for support and friendship. Come back and visit again!

Going slowly into the new--rather long--day. No high expectations for myself. Not even my 3 mile walk, I'm ashamed to say. I'll do it tomorrow--I have the morning off. Well, not off, exactly, I'm supposed to be doing lesson plans, but maybe a walk would be a healthy form of procrastination? Like daughter, like mother!

Erin

 

[A1A1]

Hi lulu. I seems that when you are in that zone it is good to do the healthy things that help you get through it. I think going for a walk is a great idea.

You seemed to have identified other strategies for coping with these challenging days. Good for you for keeping a potential out-of-control situation in control. You seem to have gotten back in control quickly. You had the WISH angels on one shoulder and the Oreo devil on the shoulder. Good thing the WISH angels can shout louder!

You have done so well. It is wonderful to read your journals. I have only posted twice, but have been reading. Good luck with your day today. Stay warm. Have a nice walk.

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Erin,

I'm just stopping by to see how you are doing. I'm so glad you were able to hear us shouting to step away from those cookies! The support on this board is priceless. And we must have really loud voices because I could hear my WISH buddies telling me to get my lazy butt out the bed this morning and work out! Have a good day and eat some of those healthy snacks!

 

[littleducksmom]

erin.........hang in there today and be strong!!!!!!........you can make the right choices.......just stopping by to say hi!!!!!!!!!

 

[Castillo Mom]

STEP AWAY FROM THE OREOS! Hi Erin. I bought chocolate chip cookies for the kids this weekend along with Nilla Wafers. I could eat a bowl full of those things. But we must resist!

 

[DoeWDW]

I hope your day went well, Erin! I know it was probably a tough one, with not enough sleep last night and the D-Zone.

I'm sending warm thoughts to combat the bitter cold and snow and wishes for a restful night's sleep tonight.


Your WISH-sis :happy1:

 

[Strings]

Oh Erin, I hope your day was better than expected. You've done a great job preparing for a tough day. Having healthy snacks ready is a great strategy. Just in case, NO OREOS. to you. I hope you are getting some well deserved sleep tonight.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, Lulu!!

I'd send you some warm thoughts but I'm afraid they'd be cold by the time they got to Bucks county.... ....and you don't need anything cold right now! Bucks county should be celebrating today - the Bucks county team won the sheep to shawl competition at the Farm Show yesterday!!

I know you're a busy gal at the moment! Focus on getting your lesson plans / curriculum written. We'll be here when things ease up in your schedule. I know that even when you don't have time to post, you can feel all of us walking with you on that healthy living road. If you lose your way, we'll send out the search parties and bring you back!

for you, WISH-sis! :happy1:
Doe-Doe

 

[lulu201]

Wow! I feel like a big is all around me today. I woke up at 5:15 and checked the school website to find a SNOW DAY! While I may have to go to work anyway, at least I got to sleep in this morning. We're all up at 5:30 usually, so this extra rest was quite a treat. Anyway, I've just made my way to the computer and I find myself surrounded by all of your kindness and good wishes: Thank you, Doreen and Lisa C. and Lisa Z. and A and Beth and Deb and Amanda and Marcia! You guys are such blessings in my life.

Yesterday was OK food-wise, but I walked a fine line. I have to really be careful or I'm going to close out my account in the old point bank. The healthy snacks I packed helped tremendously--no OREOS!

Physically, I'm low even though I had a good eleven hours of sleep last night!! This should be the worst of it though, and tomorrow I should start making the slow climb out of the D-Zone pit. Mentally, though, I feel on target. Happy in knowing that you all are walking this healthy living walk with me. I'm going to do some form of walking today--probably the WATP tape because the garage where the treadie is a bit cold this a.m. It's still warm if it's 20 degrees outside--but if it's 9 degrees outside, I'm not too sure--I don't like to walk with my coat on!

I'm going to really push the water today and try to eat light. I feel bloated like a whale! I'm holding a couple of extra pounds (yes, I gave in and checked); I'm looking forward to the Whoosh Fairy in a couple of days!

It's my plan to get around to everyone's journals soon--this weekend at the latest. By then I should be on track work-wise. I'm looking forward to catching up on everything everyone's been going through.

Love to all,
Erin

 

[Strings]

Erin, You're almost past the danger point. Hope Whoosh Fairy visits tomorrow. headed your way
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

I use to LOVE snow days when I was a kid. Those were the best days. Sounds like you are having a great week. Erin I want to stress to you how proud I am of you for going so long cheat free. You are certainly talking the talk and walking the walk. You are truly and inspiration to me to get up and do better. I never ever would have done as well as I have if I didn't have you and Doreen's support to be cheat free. I only wish I could have gone the whole month - but it wasn't meant to be. I am still trying though because I want to make you proud! Have an awesome day!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Hey Lulu!! Here's some extra sunshine to warm you up! Tomorrow should be warmer and Sunday I hear we're headed into the 30's for a high!!

I've been reading lots about training for the half. Everyone seems to use the winter just to maintain base mileage. They wait until spring to start building up to higher mileage and increase speed. If you are just holding your own with a couple 3 mile walks per week, I think you'll be fine until the spring thaw!

Here's hoping that you have a great Friday and can ease into the weekend! :happy1:


Doe-Doe, your WISH-sis :happy1:

 

[lulu201]

Wow, there's lots of magic on these boards. I woke up and went to the computer and friends had visited while I was gone! Lucky me! Thanks, Amanda, Beth, and Doreen. You've given me smiles first thing in the morning!

I do NOT have good news to report, however. For the first time this month, the old bear is not moving up. I was just NOT in the groove yesterday. OK, I started the day with good intentions, I admit, but as the day wore on and my body dragged itself into the work day, I fell apart!

I forgot to take my vitamins, I worked through my walk time, and then I bought Girl Scout cookies from one of my students. I opened the box to share them with my 4:30 class. . .not a good move. I ate one. Then I figured I'd give the rest to my 5:30 class and then I wouldn't have any left to tempt me. . .I ate TWO!!!!
That left me 1.5 points for the day; did I stop eating? No, I went home and had some cheese and crackers, a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, and some TWIZZLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and my sugar free jello!

No, not good at all, but you know what? It's OK. I'm ready to try again today and I feel positive. This is such a hard week for me, this whole d-zone thing, and I'm so much better physically and mentally than I used to be. . .I used to have such horribly negative feelings about myself and the cravings and the fatigue, but I'm more accepting now and understand that it will pass and the resolve will return if I don't drown it in negative thoughts. What's done is done and I'm ready to move on.

So, the goals for today are as follows:
1. Water--drink tons. Yesterday I just didn't get it in. The day turned out to be quite busy.
2. Vitamins--I won't forget!
3. Exercise--yep, today I'm going to do it. Thanks, Doreen, for the training info.
4. Food--I have a general plan for the day in mind.
5. Coffee--I think when I stop a WaWa today with DD, I'll have some green tea instead.

Still thinking about the WW meeting tomorrow. . .DH says that he doesn't think it's the right place for me anymore. I'm tending to agree, but still have to think through some points.

Off to live a brand new day,
Erin

****************************************************
Later that same day. . .

1. Drank about 16 oz. so far.
2. Vitamins--check.
3. Exercise--will do 3 miles later today. Schedule does say 7 miles for tomorrow. Gulp. 17 miles for the entire week.
4. Breakfast--whole grain toast w/pb, coffee w/cr.=5.5
5. Coffee--all done.