Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[lulu201]

Well, I'm logging in to complete my day, then I'm going to put on my pjs and knit the night away!

Final recap:
b--pb oatmeal special, plus coffee w/cr.=5
s--cheesestick=2
l--egg salad (5.5) w/mini bagel=7
s--chex mix (3) and diet hot chocolate=4
d--two tacos=12
dessert--sugar free cherry jello w/lite whipped topping=0
Total=30 (24 plus 2 AP plus 4 flex)/31 left in the bank

Came home in an icy mess; Steph, be careful out there!

Beth, thank you for your concern. I'm not sure how far along my friend's cancer is. . .I do know that they want to take some lymph nodes to make sure it hasn't spread, plus she's going to start chemo soon. I spent a lot of time today just wondering what she must be thinking and feeling. Thank you for your prayers.

I'm going to turn over the clippie bear and stay away from the kitchen. I have another couple of glasses of water to drink; that should keep me satisfied 'til tomorrow.

Good night, all--
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend . I'll keep her and her family and friends in my prayers. I can't imagine the thoughts and feelings she and those close to her must be going through.

I'm glad to hear you got through the day cheat-free. I think an early PJ night combined with some relaxing knitting is a great way to spend your evening.

Sleep tight, WISH-sis.

 

[septbride2002]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. My aunt is a Breast Cancer Survivor and I can tell you with great confidence that they are finding more and more ways to safely treat breast cancer everyday. The way she was diagnosed 5 years ago is obsolete to how they do things now. I'll keep you and your friends in my prayers.

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, WISH-sis!

I've seen the sun this morning - what a nice change from the grey and dreary weather we've been having!

I know your heart may be heavy this morning. Even so, we have been given another day and I know we both want to make the most of it. Healthy living is one way to honor this gift of life we've been given. Let's walk through the day with our healthy habits and look for the little miracles all around us. I'll continue to keep your friend and all those around her in my prayers, that they all may be surrounded by God's love, peace and strength, and that they may feel His presence abiding with them.

I hope your DD is on the mend. I'm sure your extra TLC the past few days has helped.

I'm sending warm thoughts your way today and keeping you always in my prayers.

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, WISH! It's a brand new day, and I'm ready to ease into it. I have some curriculum writing to do, but I'm ready to tackle it bit by bit.

First of all, let's see what the plan is.

1. Vitamins--hmmm, gotta do it.
2. Exercise--I'm going to try to squeeze in a two miler again today before work. TRY is the key word here.
3. Water--I'm going to make an effort to really push this today.
4. Coffee--Today I invented another new recipe! A "Snow Day Mocha Latte!" Take your regular cup of coffee, mix a pack of sugar free instant hot chocolate into it, and top with a dollop (teaspoon size) of lite cool whip. Yummy! Green tea this afternoon, I think.
5. Points--I finished yesterday with 31; I snuck a juice bar in there, so I ended up taking 5 from the bank. That's OK, though--today is Wednesday and I still have 30 points on account. I'm going to try to keep things low--around 24; 26 if I have AP. The plan:
b--peanut butter oatmeal surprise plus Snow Day Mocha Latte =5 (Recipe revision to the oatmeal surprise: add the bananas after cooking--the heat is too tough on the bananas I think)
l--egg salad on a mini-bagel=7
d--McDonald's salad=11.5
dessert--orange jello=0
snack--piece of fruit or a cheesestick

Thank you, everyone, for your prayers for my friend L. Hey, thank you for the prayers that you send my way on a regular basis anyway! I appreciate your warm thoughts. DD is on the way back to recovery; it sure doesn't hurt that she hasn't missed any school this week except a half day yesterday. We are closed today, were closed Mon. and yesterday afternoon, and are closed for in-service on Friday! Her only full day is tomorrow!!

I'm going onward and downward, no messing around!
Erin

 

[marsh0013]

hey erin, that "snow day mocha latte" sounds excellent! you're giving me all these great ideas, first the pb banana oatmeal (which i think i'm going to do for breakfast tomorrow), and now this! thank you very much

your plan for today sounds good, you should have no problem sticking to it! hope you have a great day

 

[lulu201]

Well, the day is done. I had a few more points than I had planned earlier in the day, but hey, I was hungry and that's what the bank is for. As long as I don't binge out, I'm satisfied.

So, I ended up with 28 points, 4 from the bank. Total in the bank=26.

I have to go in to work early tomorrow, so aside from posting my plan here, I won't have a chance to check in on anyone, so everyone have a good day and do the very best you can!

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

I'll have to try your Snow Day Mocha Recipe.

Thanks for being so supportive today it really really helped.

~Amanda

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Erin, don't worry about us, we'll still be here when you come around again. Try not to work too hard and stay on plan, ok?

 

[lulu201]

Thursday, January 29, 2004

I'll be leaving for work in a few seconds, but I wanted to get my plan in here first. DD is well enough to go to school; fortunately with all the snow days, she's only missed a half day so far this week!

I'm kind of at a loss today--I don't have any idea what to eat! Nothing sounds appealing. This is how the day looks:

1. Vitamins--
2. Coffee--drinking one now, but I feel like I might have to have another one later. I'm really dragging this morning for some reason.
3. Food--I want to stay around 26 points. Breakfast was 6 (I added extra milk to my oatmeal), but I don't have any good ideas how to spend the 20. That makes me feel kind of vulnerable; I like to have things planned out, but like I said, nothing sounds good today.
4. Exercise--really, no time. I just didn't want to be on the treadie at 5:45 this morning, and I won't be home until 7:30-8:00 tonight and then it's too late for me.
5. Water--have had 18 oz. so far. I'll really try to push the water today.

So, that's it. I'm just going to try to stay in the game, doing the right thing. Sometimes all you can do is try!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, even though you won't see this until later, here's a and best wishes for a good day. You know by now what is healthy food and what isn't - do the best you can. Your best effort is always enough, girlfriend!

, dear WISH-sis
Doreen

 

[A1A1]

Hi Erin. Hope you have a great day. You'll get some good, healthy food ideas a little later. Maybe something will come to you on the way to work.

I am here hoping for a terrific day for you. One filled with music, magic, and pixie dust!!!!!!!!

 

[marsh0013]

hey erin, even though you didn't plan out your food, i'm sure you are good by now with figuring how much stuff is on the fly. you can do it! hope you had a wonderful day

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

I hope you make it through your busy day with flying colors. You know what you're doing, but here's a and some just in case.

I just wanted to say thanks for your support yesterday. You helped save me from disaster. Thank you again.


Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey erin, i just wanted to report that i tried that banana peanut butter oatmeal surprise this morning! i modified it a bit (i cook my oatmeal on the stove, not in the micro), but it was delish! thank you so much for that wonderful idea. i can see that becoming a regular for me

hope you have a great day

 

[DoeWDW]

Hi WISH-sis!!

I'm heading to bed soon so I have lots of energy for our power walk tomorrow morning! I hope I recognize you - there's a lot less of you now than when we met in October!!

Hope your Friday turned out well!

 

[lulu201]

Recognize it's me, Doe-Doe???!!!! Of course you'll recognize me--I'll be the one with the princess hat!!! Seriously, though, you're the one who is so tiny that she could blow away in the wind! I'm looking forward to our walk.

Well, yesterday was Friday so that means I used up all my remaining flex points for the week! We went to Applebees for lunch, and let's just say that I thoroughly enjoyed myself--but, dear friends, I'm happy to report that this time, I did it within reason. We had a late lunch around 2 p.m. and I didn't eat again until I had a cheesestick at 8:30 and then my jello at 9:30. NO BINGES!!!! I have to admit that I thought about some popcorn at 10:10, but DD helped me to step away and I'm glad she did.

So now, I'm moving into a busy Saturday. I'm starting my day with my power walk--something that will feed and nurture ME. After that I have a rehearsal at church and a performance tonight (it's Broadway Night ), then regular services tomorrow and some grocery shopping and laundry. Throw a trip to Target in there somewhere and the weekend is complete!

The plan has nothing new, really:

1. Vitamins.
2. Exercise-- power walking
3. Points--uhh, 24 plus AP (no flexpoints left to use!)
4. Water--have had 8 oz. so far.
5. Coffee--one nice tall one for the road trip ahead!

I'm hoping to stop in at journals and catch up later.

to all,
Erin

 

[marsh0013]

hey erin, glad you had a wonderful lunch at applebee's! you did a great job without overindulding and also making it through the rest of the day. yay for dd helping you stay away from the popcorn

hope you enjoyed your walk this morning with doe. i'm sure you guys had a wonderful time . have a great rest of the weekend!

 

[septbride2002]

Erin I'm not sure if you rolled over your bear last night or not so I am going to have to use that number. You were: 80.6% cheat free for the month! CONGRATULATIONS! GIRLIE! You did awesome!

Now onto February!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hey Erin,

I hope you've had a good weekend. Enjoy your walk with Doreen? Great job at Applebee's. 80+% cheat free is AWESOME!

I have a question. The cheat free challenge worked great for me. Are you continuing it? My real question is, Do I start over at 1 each month? Thanks.
Beth