Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[DoeWDW]

Good morning!

I brought back some warmer weather for you, Lulu! Hope you like it!

In spite of the d-zone, I hope you sail through your day with a sunny disposition. Keep looking for those blessings - they are in the most amazing places!!

I'll be checking in on you later! :happy1:

 

[lulu201]

Feb. 10, 2004 If truth be told, I'm feeling kind of worn and weary today, but I'm not going to sweat it. Rather, I'm going to accept it and just plug along the best that I can. Sometimes when I'm feeling this PMS tiredness, I try to push through it--I use a lot of energy fighting against it, I think. Today I'm just going to ride the wave , taking care of myself the best that I can. I have a full day, but I'm not needed at choir rehearsal tonight, so I'm going to come home early, put my feet up, and do some curriculum writing while DD does homework.

Healthy living-wise, here's the plan. No surprises here.

1. Vitamins--haven't taken them yet.
2. Coffee--one and some green tea.
3. Exercise--no treadie today, but I hope to do 2 miles tomorrow.
4. Food--26 points, tops. (24 plus 2 AP) Breakfast was coffee and a special K bar=3
5. Water--I'm going to really push the H2O today. I think it helps my PMS a lot.

Hi, Lisa C! I'm going to peek at your journal and see how you did; sounds like you were plateau-busting this week!

Satine, dpuppy was all pinked up again this morning, lying on his favorite pillow. He HAS to be allergic to it! Thanks for your concern.

Doe-Doe, I'm glad to have you back in town! I missed you, friend. Yeah, I own a pair of size 8s now. Hee-hee! I can't wait to hear all about your trip.

I'm going to run downstairs and grab my vitamins and then dash off into the day--
Erin

 

[marsh0013]

hey erin, sounds like you've got a great plan set in place to conquer that nasty pms. i hope all that water does the trick. and getting home early to put your feet up should definitely be nice! enjoy your day, and you night of rest

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, dear

I hope yesterday turned out wonderful and you were able to ride the d-zone roller coaster. Today is a new day and we're going to sail through it together. :happy1:

A PM is on the way to you, Lulu!

and ,
Doe-Doe

 

[lulu201]

Here I am. Wednesday, 2/11.

Hmmmm, a new day. A day, too. Sweet messages from Marcia and Doreen--words that make me . Thank you, girls, I'm needing it today.

Today, I'm going to put on my , and shuffle into the day. No for me--it's enough to just put one foot in front of the other some days, you know what I'm saying? I'm just going to care for myself the best that I can and know that this yukkiness will soon pass. Man, I feel old. Still, I'm on the lookout for my blessings, and I know I found a whole bunch this morning on the WISH! Thanks, Doreen. Thanks, Marcia.

I'm taking it all day by day. No looking forward, no looking back. Today, with God's help, I'm going to be cheat-free and treat my body in a healthy way. That's all I need to know. I'll rely on Him.

The plan:

1. Vitamins--
2. Limit coffee-- I'm going to buy some more green tea this afternoon as a special treat.
3. No extra exercise. Romping through the day with the little ones in my classes will be enough. I'm so blessed to have these children and families in my life. When I teach later today, I'll forget my "old" feeling! I'm going to accept that right now I just can't exercise T, W, or Th. My days are just too full. No more beating myself up about it. I'm going to design an exercise plan for Fri, S, Sun, and M that works for me. I'll have more time to train this summer.
4. Food--I'll limit myself to 26 points.
5. Water--I'll take every opportunity the day offers me to drink, drink, drink!

,
Erin

 

[marsh0013]

erin, i'm glad you are charging into this day with a great plan to stay on track. it may not be easy, but like you said, rely on the strength that God gives you, and cherish the little things. i have faith in you

and i'm very glad that you are accepting your schedule and what it is doing to your workout schedule. it's tough to have to give it up on those days, but as long as you accept it, and look forward to the other days, i'm sure you can do it

enjoy your time in class with the little ones, and do treat yourself well today

 

[CourtasanSatine]

must be the pillow and have a great day

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

You look like you have a great plan for the day. I'm proud of you for recognizing taht the day is only 24 hours long. You will exercise when you can. That is still VERY frequently. Good for you.

Enjoy those kiddies today. Maybe you can absorb some of their energy. They always seem to have excess.

and
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Whew! I made it through the day--and I'm still wearing my . Amazing and nothing short of God's grace, I'm telling you. I'm in the deepest, darkest part of the dzone , but I have felt totally uplifted and carried by support all day--even now at around 10 p.m. when I'm just finishing curricula writing for the week. Thank you Beth, Doreen, Marcia, and Satine--for your kindnesses.

I had so much on my mind and heart today--issues with various children/parents, my friend starting chemo, work deadlines and concerns, but I worked to truly give it all up to God, to let Him take care of me and my problems, and to walk through the day with a grateful heart instead of a worried one. Blessings were there at every turn--from the child who nestled in my lap instead of screaming for his mommy (like last week!) to the Fed Ex lady who showed up at the exact right moment, from the surprise news I got in a PM (all I can say is that it involves princess fashions) to having the strength to stay within the points. Just an amazing day.

I hope that I don't sound too syrupy for those of you who visit my journal, but I do have to tell it like I see it, and if anyone's read my journal from the beginning, you know how difficult TOM is for me. Over the last few months, the insights and support that I've gotten here at the WISH have helped me to learn how to live in the most optimal way possible during this time each month. Why, the whole healthy living process--the faith walk that it's been for me, the changes that I've made in how I eat and how I live, the wonderful friendships that I've made, the new goals and challenges that I've set for myself (like the half marathon)--it's been an amazing journey. I am so happy to be on it, taking things one day at a time. Day by day. Pound by pound. Onward and inward.

I've been having a lot of guilt lately about the half marathon. DH and I have been back and forth about whether he and DD should go with me--I have really wanted them there to share all of the excitement, but DH and I really think it's best financially not to do another WDW trip yet, since we've done two this past year. Today I told him that I was feeling so bad, that maybe I just wouldn't go--I would miss him and DD too much. (I know, I know, it's only a few days, but DH and I are really close. Hey, we must like each other--we work together every day!) Anyway, he said, "Erin, you deserve this. You deserve a special reward for all that you've accomplished, for how hard you've worked." He was so sincere. I thought some more about it--how this journey has been something that I've done as woman for myself, and I think that I have to continue on to the half marathon on my own, with just my WISH pals with me. Simply said, it's a trip that's just going to be about me (and all my WISH buds, of course ) this time.

Gee, I've gotten quite wordy in my sleepiness. I think I'd better just turn off the computer and get some zzzzzs. Tomorrow's another one of my long days, but hey, that's OK.


Big hug to all,
Erin

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Erin! I just wanted to stop in to see how all of my WISH friends are doing before I hit the hay.

Your husband sounds like a wonderful man and you're so fortunate that he supports you the way he does. You're truly blessed. You do deserve to go on this trip and you have worked hard. I wish you well with whatever decision you make. Take care Erin!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning! It's an "ibuprofen and tea" kind of day here in the dzone, but my WISH-sis has told me that valentine fashion helps to ward it off, so I'm wearing my conversation heart earrings (pink and purple) and my sparkly heart socks. There are definite advantages to teaching children--they love holiday accessories! Even my adult students love it, if they let themselves admit it!

Anyway, I'm ready to start the day.

Here's the plan:

1. Vitamins--gotta take 'em.
2. Coffee--only one (or two ), but I gotta have it.
3. Exercise--gotta forget it ('til tomorrow)
4. Points--gotta have 26.
5. Water--gotta drink it.

That's it, folks.

Oh, Lisa, it was nice to hear from you this morning. Thanks for your support about the half marathon. I'm definitely going to go--DH really helped me lay my self-imposed guilt to rest! I never stopped wanting to go--I just doubted whether I could go alone. We talked a lot about him and DD going--but another Disney trip isn't where we want the bucks to go right now. (Sorry, , but there's more to life than WDW. Sad, but true.)

I'm running out the door to get DD off to school.

to all,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Hey WISH-sis, I'm sending extra , lots of s and some special d-zone your way this morning! Your accessories sound like just the ticket to help you smile through the day today!

I know this is the tough time for you but it's temporary and you're doing a great job of living through it with grace and humor! You are inspiring me to do the same! :happy1:

Sail through the day, Erin, calmly knowing that God is in control and walking with you. I'm walking with you, too - boy, you have quite the entourage, Lulu!

Take good care of you!!

 

[honeymo78]

Erin - I'm glad you and DH worked it out about the half marathon. This definitely is something you should do for yourself. I know you'll miss them but this is your journey and it would be a shame if you couldn't let yourself shine in Jan. It's okay to think about ourselves and be "selfish" once in a while. Keep up the great work and have fun wearing your valentine's jewelry.

 

[Strings]

Erin ,

You keep inspriring me. You are so together with DZONE this month. I'm proud of you. I'm glad you will definately do the marathon next year. You deserve it. You'll also be able to spend more time with your Wish-sisters. I know my DH would be a little uncomfortable hanging out with a bunch of women he didn't know. You certainly deserve a trip as a reward for all your hard work.

Keep the going today.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Humph. I'm not the happiest WISHer at the moment, but what'cha gonna do? Some times the scale doesn't cooperate! Just a fact of life. I weighed in this morning a full two pounds heavier than last week. I know, I over did it last weekend. I know, it's TOM and Bloat Fairy is in town. I know, I've done really well since Monday--my healthy living behaviors have been good. STILL, I wish the scale were different.

It's not, though, so I'm just going to keep on plugging away, not worrying about it. I almost didn't get weighed, but I wanted to be able to post at the Valentine's Day challenge (my whopping 4 pound loss ). I was feeling quite content just knowing I was cheat free for the last few days. Now I'm disappointed. Oh, well, I'll get over it. On with things:

1. Vitamins--I'll take them this morning.
2. Exercise--Treadie, it's you and me, baby.
3. Food--my goal is to stay within my points plus AP. I haven't used my flex this week at all; I'd like to continue with that today.
4. Water--now I'm motivated even more to drink myself into a visit with the Whoosh Fairy!
5. Coffee--Friday, it's two cups.

I'll post again later. . .I'm just in a snit right now. Maybe after I exercise, I'll feel better.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Do ya want me to come show that scale who's boss??!!??
I can do it, ya know! I'm a jock athlete now and I can kick that scale until it will willingly say any number you want!! You just say the word, girlfriend, and I'm there!!

Wish I could make all your disappointment go away. You've been working so hard and that stupid scale just will not acknowledge it. Well, I'm here to tell you that I'm proud of you - no matter what that scale says! You've gotten yourself through the d-zone the best way you could. You're doing all the right stuff. It WILL pay off!

Sorry you didn't meet your expectations for the Valentine's Day challenge but 4 more pounds are gone, sweetie! I saw you the other week and you are looking fabulous! You're feeling better about yourself than you have in a long time. You're inspiring me and quite a few other WISHers.

I'm sending you 5 days' worth of , a month's worth of s and enough pixie dust to cover up that scale completely!! By the time you find the scale again, it'll be singing a different tune - one that you'll like much better!!

, WISH-sis!
Doreen

 

[marsh0013]

gosh darn scale not cooperating! i can't wait to see what mine says tomorrow . it must be something going around right now, we all seem to be in a funk! but this too shall pass. hope that exercise gives you the boost you need, that usually helps me a little bit. great job not using any of those flex, i couldn't survive without them!

hope you have a great day today erin!

 

[lulu201]

OK, here's how things are going

1. I haven't had my vitamins.
2. I've had 2 cups of coffee and a large diet coke.
3. I've had one glass of water.
4. I walked three miles on the treadie.
5. I've eaten 16 points today which as included:
b--big bowl of pb/banana oatmeal surprise and the coffee=7
l--a mini cinnabon and a large diet soda=7
s--coffee w/cream from WaWa (it's Fri., after all) and a cow tail=2
Did you ever see so much high carb, junky eating in your life?


Now, I'm not proud of my day so far, but I'm not out of control, either. This is just what I wanted for today. It is what it is. I'm kind of taking an "Erin's Day" today. After I got DD to school, I WENT BACK TO BED!!!!!! I slept from 8:15 to 10:15 and it was delicious! I haven't made the bed, however, or unloaded the dishwasher or started the laundry or worked on lessons or taught any lessons/classes. I will go to work (for two and a half hours ) and then go out to dinner with DH tonight. Girls, I just needed a break and I took it, just for me.

I'm feeling so good, I just might not kick the scale after all. Though, Doreen, maybe you should come over and threaten it a little. Thanks, Marcia, for stopping by. . .I hope your scale acts better than mine did!

Erin

I'll try to check in with everyone later.

 

[DoeWDW]

Erin, your day sounds heavenly!! Going back to bed is such a luxury, isn't it?? Oh, and your junky high-carb eating can't hold a candle to what I've been doing lately! Of course, this is NOT a contest either of us should be trying to win!

Thanks for your words of wisdom today. I'm feeling like the weight of the world has been lifted from me. I am so blessed to have you to help me through the rough spots!

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day with your DH and DD!

, WISH-sis!

 

[lulu201]

Hey, there! I'm back to finish telling about my funny day. I never did take those vitamins, though I might go downstairs and take them later--I guess I have 'til midnight, right?

Anyway, I ended up working only two hours today because one of my student's mom was sick and unable to drive--only two classes. Not too bad. After that DH and I went out to dinner--his choice, and of course he picked the Chinese buffet. Now usually I can make it OK through the buffet, but then I come home and graze, eating all the flex points I haven't used during the week. Then on Saturday and Sunday, I just fall totally apart and eat everything that I see or think about. Well, tonight, I used one flex point. One. One! I'm done with eating for the night, so I'm going to turn over my clippie and be happy!

I'm off to do a little journal-peeking, then I'm going to read a good book. DD is at a sleepover; DH and I are enjoying the quiet for a night.