Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[marsh0013]

aw erin, i'm sorry that you have a heavy heart today. big for you. even through your stressful time, you're doing a great job sticking to your plan. i have no doubt that you can make it to the end of the month and meet your goals . you are so much stronger than you know, just keep that little poem in mind.

hope you have a great day today

 

[Strings]

Erin,

I'm sorry that you are having a stressful day. You are such a great support for so many people, I hope we can return the favor today. Here's some and to get you through the day. Take care of yourself today.

Thank you again for all your support,



Beth

 

[lulu201]

Yeah, I had a Blue Meanie Cloud hanging over my head this morning, but it disappeared as the day went on. Maybe it was because of all the that came from all my WISH friends. From Doreen's pm to the cheery words of Amanda, Beth, Desiree, and Marcia--how could I stay in my little funk? I just HAD to get out.

Ugh, too many work problems and undone housework, but some of that's been resolved--enough to help lighten the load. Everything else is in God's hands and that's enough for me.

He sure helped me live a healthy lifestyle today, that's for sure!

Finished the day like this:

1. Vitamins--16/31
2. Water--15/31
3. Exercise--12/31
4. Turning over the clippie! Food is 13/31.

Tomorrow's a huge long day--I should be in the studio before 8 a.m.; I doubt I'll get a chance to do anything but list the plan in the journal before I have to head out.

Please know that you're all in my heart as I go about my day.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Sending lots of extra energy-giving sunshine for your long day today!

Thanks so much for helping me get through yesterday, WISH-sis! I'm so glad we are always here for each other :happy1: . I'll be walking beside you today also, and keeping you in my heart and in my prayers.

The weekend is on its way with the promise of some time to just sit back, relax and catch your breath. If you need a quick break today, just brew up some lovely green tea and take a moment to savor the warmth!

 

[lulu201]

Well, here I am, on the computer and NOT at work. Guess I'd better make this quick or I'm going to be stressed beyond belief and running around like a chicken for the rest of the day. My problem is that I go to do a little post here at my journal, and I end up being nosey and peeking into everyone else's journal. Oy vay.

Anyway, I'm again this morning. The sun on the snow is absolutely beautiful and I'm able to see the blessings in the day.

The plan:

1. Vitamins--
2. Water--16 oz. finished.
3. Exercise--did my little mile on the treadie. It's not much, but that 15-16 min. revs me up and gets me going.
4. Food--B was cinnamon almond banana oatmeal and coffee at 5(I know, totally predictable), L will be a McDonalds salad (10), D will be a tuna sandwich (4.5) and that leaves 3 points or so to play around with. Probably some yogurt (2), veggies, and ?

I peeked at the scale this morning; I liked what I saw. Now let's see if it cooperates tomorrow at weigh-in. I might have to call you guys to come over and beat it up!

Gotta run--
Erin

 

[Strings]

Erin,

I can totally understand. I get stuck ( I was afraid of censor) into the WISH journals daily. I hope your very long day doen't stress you too much. You meal plan looks great. Good for you for getting your exercise in this busy AM. Take care of yourself.

and
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

You have ? Can you send some my way? It has been gray here the last 3 days which is why I think people are in terrible moods!

Good Morning Erin! I know you are going to have a fabulous day today! I'm trying to think of a theme song for you today.....hold on..... let me think......how about
"I've got Sunshine on a cloudy day! When it's cold outside - I've got the month of May! I guess you say what can make me feel this way - My Girl! Talk about My Girl!"

~Amanda

 

[marsh0013]

i'm glad to see that you're back in a mood today, that makes me too

i know what you mean about getting sucked into journals! it's so hard once you start to stop! hehe. but girl, you've got a busy day today, so you gotta just get yours updated, and worry about the rest of us later!

erin peeked! erin peeked! i'm calling the scale police!!! but at least you liked what you saw, that is a good sign for official weigh in day tomorrow

i hope that your busy day went well and that your cheery disposition stayed with you throughout the day

 

[lulu201]

You guys just make me smile! I just got home a few minutes ago and I'm beat on my feet, but it was a good day, and all your messages just cap it off on a positive note. It's so nice to have you all caring about me. Thanks.

DD is waiting patiently for some Mom-time--or maybe she just wants to continue the "when can I wear eyeliner debate--so I've got to be short. I'm hoping that if there's snow tomorrow, I can get around to see everybody. (I say that every day, don't I?)

Finished the day with 25 points--22 target, 1 AP, 2 flex. I'm good with that.

Stats are:

Vitamins--17/31
Water--16/31
Exercise--13/31
Food--14/31.

I made it through another day!

Now I'm off to teengirl conversation.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm sending you extra s, my friend! I hope the conversation was pleasant last night.

Today is Friday!!

I don't know how much snow you got, but be careful if you have to go out in it today.

You did very well yesterday, in spite of all the stress and worries - I'm proud of you, but more importantly, I hope YOU are proud of you. You're truly walking the walk!

Make today a good one, OK? The blessings and miracles are still there - take a moment to savor them and give thanks!

, dear WISH-sis!

 

[Desiree]

I couldn't have said it any better than Doreen!

Hope your conversation went well. I'm personally dreading those years when Devyn becomes a teen!!

Hope you have a great Friday and a even greater weekend!

 

[septbride2002]

I remember having that conversation with my Mom. I hope you child is more.....how do I say.........considerate of your decision. I was always a willful child so even though they didn't want me to I think I started wearing it at 13 or 14 - maybe younger. I just remember not being allowed to wear it at family functions - which was fine with me because I didn't feel like being lectured by my superiour feeling aunt.

I hope the conversation went well! Have a great day today!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

You did a great job despite the stress, and the late start thanks to WISH. Good Luck with your daughter. I remember those days. I'll leave you in the ignorance is bliss category. I am sending your way for the weekend. Take care of yourself. Here's some for your weigh in.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Hi, everybody! Yes, the conversation was pleasant. I told her that while she may remember me saying she could wear eyeliner at age 14 (did these words EVER come out of my mouth????), but after seeing her wearing it (which she was doing last night) I wasn't sure that it did her justice. I told the truth--I think she has incredible eyes and that the dark look around them actually detracted from her natural beauty. I told her she should wear it around the house some more and I would see if I got used to it, but the jury was still out on the whole 14 thing. She was OK with that.

Life is hard enough for teens and I really feel that I have to pick my battles carefully. She's a good kid with a good heart whose worst fault at the moment is that her room is messy. . .I can't really complain. Oh, she does tend to wait until the last minute to have me sign important school papers, but other than that, there's not much to worry about at this moment. (Knock wood, pray to God.) I'm grateful for that and don't want to make major deals about the little stuff, but maybe if she's wearing eyeliner one day, she'll be asking to ride in cars with boys the next?????

All right, enough about her. Today it's all about ME!

I did it! I did it! I've lost 40 Pounds!

"I'm feeling good from my hat to my shoe,
Know where I am going and I know what to do,
I've tidied up my point of view,
I've got a new attitude."

(C'mon, everybody do the Patti LaBelle jive with me)

"ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, oo. . .
I've got a new attitude!"

I've been sitting on the fence for two weeks and now I've finally lost two. Hip, hip, hooray! I'm 3 pounds away from my April Fool's Challenge Goal and my 35 lb. clippie, and I'm going to go for it!

This morning my aol connection was down so I couldn't write in my journal, so I took some time and did some other stuff. I walked on the treadie, had some breakfast, and--here's the big one--cleaned out my closet. Talk about a huge deal for me. I went through and set aside 2 blouses, 5 skirts, 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shorts, 5 pairs of capri pants--almost all the stuff I wore on our cruise in Oct., an evening dress w/glittery jacket, a white beaded pantsuit, 3 or 4 pairs of pants, 3 blazers, and 2 suits--all for a young friend of my mom's who had gastric bypass 7 months ago and has lost 90 lbs. I bagged it all up and have it sitting by the stairs. . .I can't believe I've done it. All of the 16s (except for some comfy jeans that are to ratty to give away) and most of the 14s are now out of my closet. You know what? I'm scared. I'm scared of such a big step--can I honestly say I won't be going back on the again? Nope, not yet, but I have to take this step in faith. I've relied on God's strength and blessings through this whole journey (and you all are such a HUGE part of his blessings ) that I just feel like I have to keep going forward and the Big Closet Clean Out was just part of that. If my move forward can help someone else on this journey, then it's gotta be the right thing to do.

SO, I'm celebrating today! This 40 lb. mark is big for me, so I've got to find a way to treat myself. What should I do?
I was thinking that tomorrow I'd head over to Victoria's Secret and do some browsing around , but I'm open to ideas.
Maybe new walking shoes?? My piano teacher hands don't last too long with manicures. . .I changed my hair cut already. . .maybe flowers? No, probably I'll just have lots of fun thinking about what I'd like and that will be enough. What's funny to me, though, is that a food treat isn't even something that interests me. Now THAT's a good sign.

It all comes down to the plan for the day:

1. Vitamins--
2. Water--57 oz. done
3. Exercise-- did 4.25 mi. on the treadie in 60:28.
4. Food--have to find out my AP points, but will just add them on to the target and will try to stay limited to those today.

I'm so grateful to have you all at the WISH to share my feelings with--who can better understand all the day to day stuff this journey involves? Thank you for all the goodness you so freely give. Peace to you all,

Erin

 

[marsh0013]

congratulations erin!!!!!

clippie party time!!!
(how could i resist...you know we love those around here )

40 pounds, gone. gone forever. i know that you are feeling a little hesitant about getting rid of the clothes that don't fit, but i have this feeling that you will soon get over that feeling...especially when you're wearing even *smaller* sizes than you are now. you may have done the thing in the past, but i think that this time is different. you are so strong, you have such resolve, and even when you don't feel strong enough, you let your faith take care of it for you. it may be a leap of faith, but i am so proud of you for making that super scary jump

you definitely deserve to reward yourself. that trip to vs sounds wonderful. even if you just want to look around and don't end up buying anything, maybe you could try some stuff on, and see how fabulous you look in it . that way, you get the satisfaction of seeing how great you look, but you don't have to buy it. just an idea

i know you're on cloud nine right now, and i hope that your day continues to go wonderfully for you. you deserve it

 

[DoeWDW]

OH MY GOSH!!! WHERE DID ERIN GO???

Has anyone seen the old Erin?? The one that came to the WISH board on August 19, 2003??? She weighed 190 pounds and had pain in her back and hip. She said:

I'm also tired of the constant yo-yoing. I want to find a plan for life that works for me, without paying someone else to tell me what I already know. I want to be inwardly motivated and strong, but know that I can really use a little help from my friends

There IS an Erin here - but she only resembles the original Erin in her kindness and empathy for others. The Erin that lives here now seems to BE all those things the original Erin WANTED to be. The Erin that lives here now weighs less, eats healthy and exercises. She is inwardly motivated and strong. She helps others on their healthy living journey and still lets her friends be there to help her on her ongoing journey.

I love and respect BOTH Erins, but I really don't think the original Erin will ever be back. WISH-sis, you may have lost some pounds but you have grown emotionally and spiritually since last August. I do not think there is any danger of you going back to being that woman. Those clothes that you're hesitating to part with - they were the wardrobe of the original Erin. They served her well, but now it's time to move on and create a wardrobe for the Erin you are right now.

Congratulations, Erin, on all you've accomplished, and best wishes for the rest of the journey!!

You are my inspiration today!!

I LOVE your new attitude and I will be HAPPY to join you in the Patti LaBelle jive!!!

 

[lulu201]

I'm on my way to work, but I had to stop and say thank you to you, Marcia, and to you, Doreen. I'm sitting here crying. . .

I know what my reward is--knowing you both and walking this road together.

Erin

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Erin - I just spent some time catching up with you and I want to join the Erin lost 40 pounds party too!!!

You have done a wonderful job through ups and downs and I am so proud of you and all your progress!!!!!

I'm sure giving away those clothes was scary but it had to be empowering too. I used to have a list of stuff I wanted to get myself when I reached certain weight goals but honestly there is no greater gift to myself than fitting into jeans that are several sizes smaller than what I used to wear! Whatever you decide to do for yourself, you absolutely positively deserve it! Now let me get my best singing voice together so I can join in the Patti LaBelle chorus to cheer you on!!! Keep up the great work!

 

[DoeWDW]

After we finish with Patti LaBelle, can we do a round of Sister Sledge and "we are family, I got all my sisters with me!"

 

[DizMare]

Way to go, Erin! Major kudos to you, sweetie! Pretty soon, when you turn sideways, we'll mark you absent!

High five!
Mare