Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[Strings]

Erin.

I like your goals. Writing goals can put more pressure on you, so I'm glad you are doing what's right for you. Your day tomorrow sounds good. You definately deserve some ME time. Take care of yourself today.

Beth

 

[septbride2002]

I've pencilled in my appointment book: "do whatever I want." Sometimes that's the only way that I can schedule meaningful "me" time! I like thinking about what I might do. . .read in bed after I get DD off to school, call a friend for coffee, take a walk. . .having space in my life that is mine

Good Job on pencilling in some time for yourself! You need to do this - I think it helps me to stay more centered. Your monthly goals look great - but don't feel pressured to do a list if you don't want to. I happen to be a list person I operate better with a plan - others don't. No one way is right or wrong.

I know you are going to great today Erin!

~Amanda

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Erin!

I just spent some time catching up with you on your journal. First congrats on the gold clippie! It looks so good on you girl!

I plan on jumping on the March goal bandwagon too and I'm glad to see you've listed your goals for us all to see. I'm going to list mine today before the month gets too far along.

You are doing so well, keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to the rest of us!!!! Take care!

 

[marsh0013]

glad to see that this beautiful weather is putting you in a sunshiny mood

i love that you're scheduling out "me" time. you've gotta do it! with such a busy life, so many other things that need to get done, if scheduling it will make you take time for yourself, then good. please do enjoy the time you set aside for yourself

1.3 miles on the pedometer sounds like a good walk to me! you're just going to keep racking up those miles, one at a time

hope the rest of your day continues to go well

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, dear WISH-sis!

I hope this morning finds you well rested, peaceful, centered and happy. I also hope your voice is getting back to normal.

I've been thinking about your goals and your past journal entries. Maybe you should stop fighting the coffee thing? If you allow yourself 3 cups a day, would it really hurt? You have to know the answer - I just hate to see you struggling with this most days. Maybe getting your other goals accomplished is enough and you can save this one for later - you only have so much energy and willpower, ya know?

Anyway, I'm sending some extra to get you through this grey day. I'm also sending an extra - miss ya!! We need to check those calendars for walking days. My March weekends are looking pretty empty. Maybe we'll get that Valley Forge walk in?? Todd still wants to do the New Hope walk. We can always do Doylestown again - it starts at Starbucks now! Of course the teens will want us to do King of Prussia, but I think that should be our rainy day plan. Let me know if any dates look good to you.

How's your sweet little Mickey doing?

Enjoy your special "me" time this morning!!

 

[lulu201]

Hi! It's Thursday! It's my morning off!

Let's see, so far I've made a few general plans and NONE of them include housework! This morning I'm going to practice the piano--just play and play and play until I want to stop. I'm going to lie in bed and read for awhile. The library called and told me they have a copy of the Da Vinci Code; I may go over and pick that up. Maybe. I want to walk on the treadie, but I can't say how long my walk will be. I'm just a free agent and I'm lovin' it!

Yes, Doreen, I'm agreeing with you. The whole coffee issue is not going to be one of my monthly goals. I'm going to try to keep track of it and not overdo it, but hey, I can only do so much! I say that, though, and then I read that Beth didn't have a cup the whole day--and I wonder, how the heck does that happen???? I can't even imagine it! Well, it's something to aspire to. . .

It's funny that you mentioned the walking because before I came up here, I was down in the kitchen looking of the calendar, Doe-Doe. I'll be sending you a pm today regarding our scheduling.

So the grand plan:

1. Take the vitamins. So far I'm 3/31.
2. Drink a minimum of 64 oz. of water. Today I've had 40 already!
So far this month I'm 3/31.
3. Exercise. I'll be walking. So far I'm 2/31.
4. Food. Stay within my points. No bingeing. I've got 2 cheat free days this month on my clippie. So far today I've had 6 points.

I read this in WW Magazine:

"Losing weight is not a 100-yard dash; it's a marathon," Dr. (John) Norcross points out. As your excitement from the early weeks begins to wane, it's time to commit to the steady work--namely, maintaining the diet and exercise habits that have already helped you drop pounds--over the long haul. "There are no simple cures for obesity," Dr. (David) Stettner says. "It's a matter of managing your food intake and maintaining a consistent physical activity program FOREVER (emphasis mine).

"Losing weight is not a 100-yard dash; it's a marathon." That's my thought for the day--I'm walking the walk for the long haul.

Take care, everyone--
Erin

Official check in #1:
1. Took some of my vitamins.
2. Water at about 56 oz.
3. Points--16 (b, s, l)
4. Opted out of exercise for today. Yeah, I know, but I started the Da Vinci Code and I couldn't put it down. As it is, I thought about calling out sick and work just so I could read, but that wouldn't be too good when I have to pay bills. I never played the piano, either, but that's OK. I've been doing what I've wanted to do.

Off to work and then to a meeting. Won't get home until late.
Till then--

Quick edit (before I go read! )

1. Finally took all of the vitamins. 4/31
2. Went over the water limit. 4/31
3. Stayed within the points. 3/31
4. Exercise--Just a passing thought this morning! 2/31

No coffee this p.m., green tea instead.

I'm diving back into my book. . .

E.

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Erin! Thanks for stopping by my journal and making it all for me this morning.

I'm with you on Coffee - it is one of my vices. I am a flavored coffee junkie. I love the stuff - of course I don't have it anymore because it is loaded with carbs but I miss it terribly. I substitue it by having lots of diet soda. I'll never be one of those women who gives up soda or caffine completely. I just don't have the will power to do it.

I wish my library would get the Da Vinci Code in for me - I am dying to read it. I need to get over to my library tonight because they have 3 books waiting for me

I know you are going to have a great day today! Go put on your hat and enjoy a walk!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, that book is sooooo hard to put down!! I read it in 3 days - just had to keep turning pages! Hope you're enjoying it as much as I did!

Have a wonderful day!

 

[Strings]

Erin,

Are you enjoying your day? I'm reading Davinci Code right now. I want to check out of my life for the next 2 days. I need to finish it! Enjoy
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

i absolutely love that quote "Losing weight is not a 100-yard dash; it's a marathon." i'm definitely better at slow and steady than sprinting anyway . and how appropriate for all of us doing the marathon/half marathon. thank you so much for sharing that

i truly hope that you enjoyed your "me" day. you deserve it! glad you had the chance to take that time for yourself

all this talk about the da vinci code has got me interested. i'm not a big reader (i do love my harry potters though), but the buzz around here makes me think i should try to read it. i will definitely look into it.

hope you have a wonderful evening and an even better tomorrow

 

[Castillo Mom]

Erin, thanks for posting that quote from WW Magazine, it's something that I'll keep in mind.

Hope you enjoyed your free day yesterday. Isn't it wonderful not to have to rush or have any plans in particular?

Well, the weekend's coming and then Monday weigh in. Hope you have a restful Saturday and Sunday and that the scale is good to you. Good night!

 

[DoeWDW]

Just a quick thought before I get ready for work:

I'm going to modify your WM magazine quote - "Getting healthy and staying healthy is not a 100-yard dash, but a marathon." I can't stop when I get to goal - this is a lifelong daily commitment to being good to my body (good food, exercise) and good to myself. Ya know what? I'm worth it!!

Thanks for the inspiration!

Have a fabulous day, WISH-sis! :happy1:

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, everyone! Today is Friday!!! Whoopee! (What can I say? I love my weekends! )

Today I've got to get some house cleaning done! Yesterday morning I had a great time relaxing, but now I've got to get things straightened up!

I weighed in this morning the same at 162. I can live with that. After all, it's a marathon, not a 100-yard dash.

Everyone always asks "how are you losing weight?" and I think the biggest part of it is giving it all up to Him EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Coming here and writing out a plan, remembering why I want to lose weight and treat myself in a healthy way, staying focused through the support of all you angels here on the WISH. . .all these things make the difference.

So, here's the plan I hope to follow today, 3/5/04

1. I'll take my vitamins.
2. I'll drink lots and lots of water.
3. I'll stay within my points.
4. I'll walk 1-3 miles.

I'll be back later to check in, but now I have to help DD with a few
things before school. . .

E.

Edit #1--

Hee, hee, I love it when I'm posting to someone and she's posting to me! Hi, Doreen and Beth!

OK, quick update:
1. Vitamins, done.
2. Water--
3. Breakfast--oatmeal and coffee=5
4. I'm not coming back until I take my walk, so good-bye for now.

Edit#2 @12:15

YAY! I did my walk! Two miles!
I've been drinking the water. I need to add a point to my total so far--I had some cinnamon raisin crunch fat-free biscotti w/my peach green tea around 10:30. I'm heading to work, but want to put in the rest of meal plans for the day. Maybe then I'll have a greater chance of sticking to it?

l--light today: cheesestick, yogurt, veggies=4
s--apple=2
d--small serving of chicken parmesan w/small side of spaghetti
sugar free jello for dessert.

Still have to look up points for that yummy dinner, but that's what I want, so I'm going to have it, even if it fits in a teaspoon!

Edit #3 at 8:30 p.m.

Dinner is done and was quite good. DH is a great chef!

Day is finished--

1. vitamins=5/31
2. water=5/31
3. exercise=3/31
4. food=4/31

Whoopee!

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

You sound this morning. I think you have a great attitude towards this journey. You are an inspiration. I hope you have a great weekend despite the rain. Take care of yourself this weekend.

Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm sending you some extra , although it sounds like you're already pretty sunny today! You are doing so well, Erin!

I hope you enjoyed your stroll on the treadie this morning (tre-dee! tre-dee! tre-dee! ). I think our March walk will be over your way. DH says he may not be available in April, so you may have to come to E-town for that walk! I'll be checking the weather to see if an outside walk is possible but there's always KofP, especially if you want to work in some Liz-time. Either way is fine with me!

Silly Erin! Of COURSE we're posting at the same time! We're WISH-sisters!! We think alike! :happy1:

and wishes for a wonderful day!

 

[hlane]

Erin,

You sound like you're off to a great start to the weekend Keep up the great work & the positive attitude!!

Holly

 

[lulu201]

It's Saturday. I'm still in my pajamas, drinking my coffee. Life is good.

No sun this morning except for the feeling I'm carrying with me. That's enough for today.

Thanks, Holly and Beth, for stopping by. I appreciate your encouragement! I don't think I could walk this walk without my WISH friends!

Goals:

1. The vitamins.
2. Water--about 32 oz. done so far.
3. Exercise--want to do 1-4 miles on the treadmill.
4. Food--b was strawberry/almond oatmeal (3.5) and coffee (.5) for a total of 4. Lunch will be 2 chicken tacos at tacobell (10) and dinner will be out with DH at his favorite place (and we all know that means the Chinese Buffet. )

The book that I'm reading, "Thin Tastes Better," is talking right now about how you have to look deep into your eating past to prevent certain mistakes from happening that will prevent you from maintaining your weight loss. The book says that you absolutely CANNOT ignore your trigger foods, your eating "print" (eating style), or your chemical makeup (hormonal fluctuations, carb sensitivity) if you're ever going to keep control of your weight. I find all of this particularly helpful to learn about, because I've been down this road before--I've lost weight and thought I'd never in a million years gain it back. . .and I always have (plus more). Hopefully I'll gain some insights and prevent another experience.

I'm off into the day. I have to wash little Mickey's feet with this special soap (he's such a trooper), and then take DD to get a haircut and out to lunch. Later I have to take her to school so she can ride the bus to where she'll rehearse and then give a concert tonight. I'm going to squeeze in some housework and some reading (I'm enjoying my books) where I can--oh, and of course, some time visiting my pals on the WISH!

Edit #1 @2:00 p.m.

1. Vitamins--OK
2. Water--still around 32, gotta work on it.
3. Exercise--haven't gotten around to it yet.
4. b--4, l--10=14

I won't be back until I walk!

Edit #2 @ 6:45 p.m. The Big Wrap-up

1. Vitamins-6/31
2. Water-6/31
3. Exercise-4/31
4. Food-5/31

I'm going to move my clippie ahead and call it a day as far as my food goes. The only thing left for me the rest of the night is water.

 

[Strings]

Erin,

That book sounds interesting, I might check it out. Enjoy your whirlwind of a day. Great job on the water.

Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey there erin! i'm so glad to see that you are sounding so cheery lately. it's contagious . you're doing a really wonderful job, so i can see why you would be in such a mood.

hope that your busy day went well, and that you have a great rest of the weekend

 

[lulu201]

What a bright and beautiful Sunday! I hope to get outside with Mickey for a stroll later today, but I feel the Call of the Treadie, so my mileage will be on that this morning.

Thanks for dropping in Beth and Marcia and Doreen--I always like it when you guys check in on me.

Just wanted to post this from my reading of "Thin Tastes Better." It spoke to those times when I get annoyed at following a healthy living program (yeah, what can I say, sometimes I get tired of it ):

"Only children live their lives believing they can have it all without any cost. It's time to bring this part of your life into the adult world. All of life contains adjustments and trade-off. In accepting this, you not only establish a framework for a lasting solution to your weight problem, but you become a more resilient and mature human being. It's time to stop resenting what you do to keep your body healthy and attractive. (emphasis by the author). Everything you value in your life--relationships with your life partner and children, your career--has taken work, focus and endurance. Why should it be any different when it comes to food?"

While I will say that I'm much better with this issue of deprivation, it has been a long time coming. I can see the benefits of leading a healthier lifestyle and following an eating plan, but there have been many times in my life that I have resented following points or counting calories or carbs or whatever ('cause I've counted just about everything at one time or another!). I'm learning that the framework that I follow actually provides great freedom--freedom from negative thoughts about myself re: food, freedom from guilt about what I've eaten, freedom from a lot of baggage that comes with trying and failing again and again.

Yeah, this healthy lifestyle. . .it's a good thing.

So, after that time of personal reflection, it's time to get down to business:

1. Vitamins--done them.
2. Water--32 oz. gone.
3. Exercise--getting on the treadie for 60 minutes.
4. Food--cinnamon almond oatmeal (3), coffee x2 (2)=5
Lunch--tuna sandwich (5 or so), fruit (1)
Snack--hard-boiled egg (2) and skim milk (2)
Dinner--pork chops w/roasted veggies.
Dessert--sugar free jello w/lite whipped topping=0

OK, now I've got to get on that treadie before I lose my resolve.

Oh, one last thing. . .D-Zone is fast approaching and I'm getting ready to ride that wave. I'm hoping that by increasing my calcium, taking my vitamins, increasing my water, exercising daily, taking the naproxin as directed I'll be able to hang on and not have any bingeing days. I'll see what happens.

Till later. . .
Edit #1:

2. Water at 64 oz. gone.
3. 4.07 miles/60 minutes; feels good!

Edit #2, 4:15 or so:

4. lunch was tuna salad (whole can of tuna) on low cal bread=5.5
and sliced banana (2) w/melted peanut butter (2) drizzled on
top. Boy, that was yummy! =4

11 points left for dinner. (22 plus 3 AP)