Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Erin! You made me laugh when you said your plan was to contiue with the good-timing. Can I join you? No, not until August!

You're a busy bee this week and I admire what you do. Wish I could sing or play an instrument but I don't they'd allow me to do it publicly.

Have a great weekend!

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

I just wanted to send you some your way. I sent you a PM too.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Hi WISH-sis!

I'm hoping your day was as as possible and you had good results. No matter what, you are certainly healthier now than you were prior to starting WISH last August, so celebrate all the healthy things you've done for you!!

Love ya,

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

I know you had an early start today. I hope the day goes well. headed your way.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Erin!
Stopping by to send some and your way. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and a nice Easter Sunday. Take care!

Tracy

 

[lulu201]

Hi, all. Remember me? I'm a WISH buddy, but I haven't been around much. . . . I'm just checking in, though, so you don't think I jumped ship.

I've been noticing some not-so-good things since I've been off program this week. First of all, my skin looks awful. I haven't been getting my water in, have had way too much caffeine and sugar, and I'm paying the price for it. Yuck.

Next, I've developed an uncomfortable thickness around my middle. When I get up in the morning and look in the mirror and see my belly looking all the more rounder again. . .YIKES!

Now, you'd think that all this would shock me into making healthier food choices and it has, to a degree, but truthfully, I'm continuing the p , but in a less grand style. I'm trying to be choosy about the treats that I take in, and I'm trying to stay away from the carbs. Oh, my gosh, I'm such a carb addict! After not having things like tortilla chips and pretzels in the house too much, I'm finding that when I eat them, I'm almost sucked into some addictive response. . .scary.

Anyway. I have had my plan in the back of my mind, and here is where I am today:

1. Vitamins--
2. Water--3
3. Exercise--maxed out on the cardiologist's treadmill. The techs there told me that was enough exercise for one day. I liked those people.
4. Food--peanut butter sandwich on lite bread and coffee at dr. (7), biscotti in the coffee shop (3 or 4), small salad w/ chicken, olives, and drsg (about 8), dinner--?

It won't be cheat free, no way, no how, but that's OK. I'm just along for the ride right now.

Thanks, Tracy, Beth, Lisa C., Doreen, Amanda, Marcia, and Lisa Z. for all stopping by. It's always fun to hear from my WISH buddies!

,
Erin

 

[lulu201]

Had to post this before I forgot. My father-in-law is here visiting w/my mother-in-law. He looked at me and said, "You could blow away in the wind." Now that is one I've never heard! That was sweet.

Today hasn't been too good, health-wise. Forgot the vitamins and most of the water. Had a donut around 11 a.m., will have dessert later. Have to say, though, my eating hasn't been compulsive today--no bingeing. I'm happy about that.

I'm hoping I'm wearing my size 10 suit tomorrow; I haven't tried it on since March 28th when I wore it to DDs big concert. Wish me luck!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Warmest wishes on this Easter day!

I hope you enjoy wearing your beautiful new suit! You've sure worked hard for that!!

Tomorow, we'll be back to business, right?? I'm afraid I'll need a partner to help me back on the wagon....is there a wagon around here???? Maybe we can boost each other up when we find it, OK??

Lova ya, WISH-sis! :happy1:

 

[lulu201]

Happy Easter, everyone! I'm wearing my pink suit and rejoicing in the happiness of Easter!

I'm also celebrating the end of Lent: one chocolate chip cookie, a piece of pound cake, vanilla coffee, a reese cup, and a snicker's bar. Did I mention it's the end of Lent and I can eat chocolate at will?????

Doreen and I are packing our bags and are getting ready to get back to the healthy living highway tomorrow. I'll be on the real highway, taking my mother home and I know that it's going to be hard, but I'm ready. The vacation from point counting needs to be over. I want my structure, my vitamins, my water, and my dearly beloved treadie. The title of next week: "How Lulu Got Her Healthy Lifestyle Groove Back." Stay tuned for the previews.

We went to the sunrise service (I had to play), then I left DD in her choir robe, DH with his drum sticks, and DM in a back row pew--all getting ready for the 2nd service. I had to take a movie back, so I stopped at home and took my vitamins and will bring my DM her raincoat. I'm off to service #3--such is life for a family of musicians.

Easter Joy to all,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

"On the road again! Just can't wait to get on the road again!" Can ya hear Willie Nelson singing??

Have a safe trip to Wellsboro, WISH-sis! See ya when you get back!

 

[Strings]

Welcome back to reality Erin!

I'm sending you some today to help you make healthy choices. I know you can stay OP today.

Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Erin!
I hope you had a wonderful Easter Sunday! Have a great day today!

Tracy

 

[septbride2002]

Hi Erin! I think we all needed a bit of a break this weekend. Glad to hear you will be jumping back on the wagon with us. It is more fun when you are on board!

~Amanda

 

[Auntmeme]

Does chocolate have calories after Lent? I'm sure it doesn't.

Hope your Easter was great. It sounds like we were all on the same road and now heading back. Be careful cause that groove thing can get a little funky

Have a wonderful Tuesday

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, Lulu!!

I'm sending extra since we won't be seeing the real for a few more days! We'll make our own with our bright smiles and our healthy habits!!

WISHing you all the best on this Tuesday, WISH-sis! :happy1:

 

[lulu201]

OK, well, I was kind of back on Monday , but then I had to travel and eat out a half dozen times, so I'm here on this rainy Wednesday to say that TODAY I'M REALLY BACK!

Today is going to be my first cheat free day in April. I've been off plan for almost two weeks and I am paying for it big time. However. . .I'm here now and ready to get back to work and to my healthy living lifestyle.

Goals for today:

1. Take the vitamins (I think I still know where they are. . .no, now that's not true. I had some on Sunday or was it Monday???)

2. Drink the water. I've got to get my big WW mug ready to go.

3. Get on the treadie and walk 1-2 miles--whatever time will allow after getting DD off to school.

4. Stay on plan. Target is 22 points. AP will be 1 or 2. I see oatmeal, tuna, fresh veggies, hard-boiled egg--that kind of stuff in the line up for today.

Today is going to be brutal. My body has been high on carbs and white sugar for almost 14 days and I know it's going to give me a fight today for the wrong kind of stuff. Oh, well, I'm going to go forward anyway.

Erin

Edit #1:

1.
2. Two glasses finished.
3.
4. B--5.5

Making progress. . . moving down the healthy living road.

 

[DoeWDW]

Look at you go!! You are on the MOVE, girlfriend!! It's a good thing they don't give out tickets for speeding down the healthy living road!! I'm going to ride on your coat-tails and attitude!

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!! It looks like the is headed back to our area tomorrow and the weekend is supposed to be beautiful!!! Any plans for outdoor walks this weekend??

Now I'm off to chug some more water - you're ahead of me in that department - I gotta catch up!! I want to be down that healthy living road with you - don't want to be left behind!!

Smile, WISH-sis!! :happy1:

 

[Strings]

Erin,

I'm glad you are back. Your body may rebel for a few days, but it will thank you. You'll be back in the 150's in no time. You've done it once. You'll do it this time too. I am really proud of you. You are right back in the swing of things. Keep it up! You will be cheat free today! I'm sending


to help you achieve your goals for the day.

,
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Yeah! Erin is back! Girl! It is hard to get back on track when you give yourself a long break - but I have all the confidence in the world that you will be able to do it. Just remember baby steps and slow and steady wins the race!

LOL! This song popped in my head when I was reading your post, "Well it's a great big beautiful tomorrow!"

~Amanda

 

[honeymo78]

Erin - good to see you back here and back to healthy living. It looks like you have a good plan for the day and just take it one day at a time and you'll be back in the swing of things in no time.