Lulu201's Healthy Living Log (comments welcome!)

[lulu201]

Good morning. It's Friday. Thank God.

I'm off to do the housecleaning that I never got done, but I wanted to recap yesterday, 4/1

1. Vitamins-- 1/30
2. Water-- 0/30
3. Exercise-- 0/30
4. Food-- 0/30

Yesterday was tough. Food-wise, work-wise, wellness-wise. . .just tough. I didn't sleep much; between PMS, my cold, and the stress, it was hard. Mama said there'd be days like these.

Speaking of my mama , DD and I are headed north after work (at 7 p.m.) for a 4-5 hour drive to pick her up. I'm looking forward to it and dreading it all at the same time. Guess I'd better drink a lot of coffee, lol. What I really need is for my mom to be here with us giving us the "mom support" she freely gives. She'll go with me next week to get some blood work done and to my cardiolyte stress test. . .I'm grateful to have her company. I only work Monday and Tuesday next week; the distance from work will help a lot.

Hmmm, healthy living. I was down to 156 earlier in the week; today I weigh 160. I didn't meet my April challenge. I know that this is PMS combined with unhealthy eating, but still, I'm finding it hard to accept. I didn't, however, want to NOT get weighed this a.m.; I've got to deal with whatever those numbers are!

So, this is my life--cruising one day, in the storm the other. I'm holding on, though, and counting my blessings as I go.

I hope everyone has a good day. Hugs to you all--
Erin

 

[Desiree]

It does seem like a rollercoaster doesn't it, Erin? ((HUGS)) to you. It's been a rough week all around I think. Just hang in there, you are on the right path! I hope today looks up for you and you have a great Friday!

 

[septbride2002]

to you Erin! That D-zone and work stress are an ugly combination. I personally do not know how some people manage to get through them without it falling off plan. I know that I do every time. But Cheer Up Darling because the D-zone will go away and the will come out and then you'll be kicking all of our butts again with your weight loss. I hope your test go well and I know it will be good to have your Mom around for awhile. One more and some I hope today is a better day for ya!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Just popping in to let you know I'm thinking of you! I hope the trip to & from Mom's house went well!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, everybody! I'm still around! No, let me rephrase that--I'm a Round! My mother is a baaaaaad influence on me and has forced me to eat peanut m and m's all day! I can feel myself gaining weightt by the second. Yeah, she really had to twist my arm . . .

I'll be poppin' by tomorrow; don't know how healthy I'll be, but it's fun having her here. I'll just take it one day at a time. Maybe if I get on the scale tomorrow, it'll shock me back into my healthy living rhythm.

to all,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I like your Mom already!! Peanut M & Ms freely flowing, right?? I'm thinking your house isn't all that far from where I live....maybe I need to come HELP you with all those M & Ms....ya know, I wouldn't want your weight to suffer too much......I don't really LIKE them but I'll eat some to save YOU from eating them......hee hee!!!!

Glad to hear you're back! I'm sure you'll be back on the wagon soon!

 

[septbride2002]

Hi Erin. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you today! I hope everything goes well and please let us know!

Did your Mom bring any M&M's for the rest of us? It is only polite to share

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Wagon? What wagon? You must mean the CHUCK WAGON! Oh, yeah, I'll be on it, that's for sure!

This morning I had a fasting blood test done, so it doesn't seem too bad that I just finished my oatmeal--and two biscotti. I AM going to take my vitamins and drink my water, though. Plans include a little sandwich for lunch and some fruit salad; something along the same lines for dinner.

The m&m party has stopped for the time being (did you know my mother said Sundays on Lent are "free" days???), but will resume on Easter, I'm sure. I'm hoping to just hold my own through the week.

I think I have to go take a nap--I'm so relaxed now that she's here and problems at work are temporarily resolved. . . Add that to my DZone fatigue, and I'm almost to dreamland.

I miss you guys and will start making rounds again later in the week. Thanks for popping by Doreen and Amanda.

and ,
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

Erin - enjoy the nap.

Yes Sundays are not counted in the days of Lent. I don't remember the reason why - something to do with a day of rest - I can't remember. I learned that real quick when I was a kid though!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

So NOW you tell me about Sundays. I'm thinking off all those years of abstaining from chocolate. I'll try to think of it as calories I didn't eat.

I'm glad you are enjoying your time with your Mom. She sounds like fun. Enjoy every minute.

Have a good snooze.
Beth

 

[Auntmeme]

I was cracking up reading through your pages.

And how do you get so philosophical before coffee? I can barely drink my coffee & read the paper at the same time and forget about talking to me in the morning.

Any how, your mom sounds like a prize, bring on them m&ms. You'll be fine, we all basically do the same thing, must be a WISH thing

Hope your Monday is happily moving along

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning, Lulu!

I hope you are relaxing and enjoying your Mom's visit! I'm sure you're having too much fun for journaling - which is the way it's supposed to be! Don't feel bad about it - just soak up the time with your Mom.

Thinking of you and praying for peace and blessings to surround you!

 

[lulu201]

All I can say is : ! OH, MY GOSH! I stepped on the scale this morning and I think my screams could've broken the glass from here to Memphis! Did anyone have an unexplained chip in their glassware??

Let's just say that this morning I'm paying for my little m&m party this weekend--big time! OK, I know that some of it is water retention, but most of it is because of all the good-timing I'm doing.

So, my plan:

Continue the good-timing!

No, that's not good. The revised plan:

1. Vitamins--
2. Water--2 down, 4 to go.
3. Exercise--uh, not part of the plan.
4. Food--had banana oatmeal and coffee (5), but can't make too many promises for the day. I've got to work until 5:30, go to another science fair DD is presenting at by 6:00, and then leave for choir to be there as close to 7 as possible. I'm just going to wing it. Tomorrow I'm taking my mom to the Talking Teacup for breakfast and then we're having a girls day at the mall--DD will be home early from school. I'll TRY to use my good judgment (but not at the expense of having fun. ).

MeMe, Beth, Amanda, and Doreen--your posts made me laugh this morning. Thanks for the you bring to my life.

,
Erin

 

[Strings]

The way I look at it, if you don't make the promise, you're not breaking it. Try to get through your unbelievably busy day. Good Luck to DD at the science Fair. It seems to me that you are a at winging it. Enjoy yourself.

Beth

 

[septbride2002]

So that is what that was! They were reporting it on the news here - of course scientist were saying that they thought it was a huge flock of birds flying over the city squaking. Just teasing!

Okay - so you know what to do. Get back on plan, drink your water, and exercise (when you can). The scale will go back down in the end. Enjoy the time with your Mom!

~Amanda

 

[ZerasPride]

I just wanted to stop by and bring a little to your morning. Take care of yourself today!

 

[marsh0013]

hey erin, it sounds like you're having a great time with your mom, even if her being there isn't so great for your weight! i just kinda had the same type of thing with out of town visitors in. but then again, i'm on a scale sabatical (sp?), so i don't know the damage

definitely use good judgement, but enjoy yourself, just like you said. it's not like this is a regular thing for you, you have to enjoy your time with your mom. it's kinda like a mini-vacation. and while on vacation, i think it's okay to let the food thing go...just a little bit

anyway, you have a really busy day today and tomorrow, so i hope everything goes well for you and that you have a fabulous time!

 

[DoeWDW]

Thinking of you today, WISH-sis, and lifting you up in my prayers for a day that is filled with love and happy times. A day at the mall with Mom - fun!! It seems to me that you may not have fun activities planned for tomorrow but it will all work together for good in the end!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Erin,
Stopping by to WISH you a wonderful day today. Have a great time with your mom and girls day at the mall! That sounds like a lot of fun!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Hi Erin,

Have you recovered from your very busy day yesterday. I hope you have a few minutes to relax today. Are you reading anything good at the moment? Here's some for your day.


Beth