Second time around - helpful tips welcome

[Auntmeme]

The second time is going to be better than the first!

I've been awol for over a month(?) After my cruise(which I think I gained 5 pounds) I just can't get a handle on my exercise or eating. I should be honest and tell you that I'm under the power of an evil force. No exercise and cake, cookies, cheesecake, pizza and the list continues has been the norm. it must be evil because I know better and can't stop myself. I need help so here I am again starting a new journal. I know journaling works and the WISH support is the best.

I'm going to try low carb again. Today doesn't count since I ate a bagel for lunch. Dinner will be better. Will head out for a walk later today, a short one. Tuesday I walked 2.25 while pushing my son who now weighs 30 lbs and it's harder than before. If I wait till dh gets home I'll never do it, maybe ds can ride his scooter.

Well I'm determined to get these last pounds off. I will not let life's details get in my way.

 

[pearlieq]

Welcome back!

Best of luck to you on your journey! You're absolutely right not to let all of life's "stuff" get in your way--there will always be "stuff" no matter what we do!

You can do it!

 

[DoeWDW]

Dear MeMe, welcome home!! You know we've been saving your spot, right?

Glad to hear you're starting fresh and you haven't thrown in the towel for good! You're a success already, because you keep trying and don't give up!

It should get easier with the warmer weather to get outside and stroll with your little cutie-pie.

You know the carbs trigger more carb cravings, right??? It may take some time to wean yourself off of them slowly. Start choosing carbs with more nutritional value - have the fruit, skip the bagel! Then you can slowly taper down to fewer carbs per day. No reason to shock your system if you're not up to strict Atkins induction.

Baby steps, MeMe, will get you there!

I missed ya!! Glad to see you back!

 

[lulu201]

Hey, girlfriend. I'm glad to see you again. Tomorrow we're going to have a healthy living day. . .what do you say? I'll try for 6 smilies and you'll try to cut back on the carbs. Up for the challenge?

Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Girls Thanks for the welcome back. I did ok last night. Made a delicious meatloaf, mashed pot, spinach, it was yummy. I know I should have skipped the potatoes but they were real and just went so well with the meatloaf I did however skip the cheesecake, it was tough as I thought about it more than once. But I kept thinking I really need to stop so I had a decaf cof and went to bed.
Today no breakfast yet just coffee,s till in my pjs Off to have a lc day, def up to the challenge Erin!

 

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, you sound like you're in the groove!

It's ok to have some mashed potatoes, as long as you're careful about the amount. I CAN'T control myself around real mashed potatoes so I either make the instant (not as good but my family likes them) or skip them altogether.

Bravo for skipping the cheesecake!! That was a major feat of willpower!

Hang in there today!!

 

[lulu201]

Oh, man, are you serious??? You skipped cheesecake????? You, my dear, have a will of IRON! You're gonna do this lo carb thing and be so darn healthy! Keep it goin', girl!

Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Is everybody else having a crazy week? My life is so busy good I guess but it is so difficult to find time to exercise or even plan meals, do bills, write in this journal, ahhhh! every feel like pulling out your hair. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, not to the point of tears, yet here is my life right now

Dh was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and he is still trying to get on the right meds. Needless to say this has been major stressful. I'm doing everything housewise( and this house is falling apart!)

Dh stresses sooo much over $$$ that I started a biz a few months back. However this biz focuses on clients for weekdays and I'm the caretaker of our 4 year old son who only goes to school 2x/week. So, I've started a biz that will focus on clients for weekends. That way I can bring in some $$ and he can take care of ds.

Starting a new biz is very stressful We live in a townhouse and my dining room is now my storage area and our kitchen is my office. This makes our home environment kinda stressful. I'm working on marketing right now, which is costing $$$. So $$$ keeps going out & has yet to come in I have 4 projects in the works and my mind is going 4 different ways.

Ds has started soccer & t-ball which keeps me traveling 3-4 times per week. Had his first game last night, oh soo cute but now there is another game friday and sunday.

Fil has decided to go away for "business" for a while leaving mil by herself in a big house to take care of. Since we are her only family we need to really be more involved with her life. She wants to go to the movies tonight, I'd love to but

I need to go to the bank, pay bills, pick up a table, hit the dollar store, make some calls, etc, etc, etc.

Life could be alot worse so I'm not complaining just venting. I have faith everything will work out for the best. Off to my jam packed day

 

[pearlieq]

Sending some your way that things for your DH will get sorted, business will pick up, and you'll get a breather sometime soon! There's a lot on your plate, but it sounds like you're coping well.

Hope everything goes well for you today!

 

[mking624]

Wow, you certainly do have your ands full, hon!!

I'll be keeping your husband in my prayers...I know a few people with BPD so I know the journey can be difficult...but it's not impossible! Keep us updated on how he's doing.

Sending some good vibes your way for your new business...awesome awesome!!

 

[Auntmeme]

Thanks for the good wishes The week flew bye and now it's Monday I'm still stressed and have the extra pounds to show it I'm trying to eat healthy but this evil person takes over and next thing I know I'm eating icecream! I did walk 2 miles yesterday and will try to get in something today. I'm off to have a lc day, wish me luck

 

[lulu201]

Whoa, you have your hands full, Maryellen. We've got to get out and have a walk! How about next Friday?

Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Wow another week flew by. I really need to post first thing in the am

I did 30 min bike yesterday and 60 walk/jog today so my exercise is picking up but.... I vow to myself that I'll eat better and BAM something happens

yesterday was great till after dinner, though I did have chili with beans but it was healthy chili. so after dinner I had coffee and this cheese bread that was given to me was eyeing me up and YES I ate it I knew I should have thrown it away. Today I'm fine till I go to inlaws for lunch and BAM grilled cheese and cheese & crackers. So tonight will be better.

I'll need to write everyday first thing if I'm to start losing weight again. Oh boy I just am having a hard time getting back on the bandwagon

 

[DoeWDW]

Maryellen, it sounds like you've got so much on your plate at the moment!

I hope things are going well with your DH - a difficult road to travel, for sure, but better to know what the cause is, right?

I read an interesting article on how our emotions trigger out of control eating and/or food cravings. With everything going on in your life, you must have so many emotions and a lot of stress / anxiety about how it all will work out. Pop by my journal for the link to the article, or I'll stop by later and post it here.

Maybe facing all those emotions, looking them in the eye, would help you cope with them and not eat for comfort. I know writing about my emotions has helped me avoid giving in to cravings. Of course those writings are very personal and I'm always careful to destroy them so no one else will read them.

I hope your day is a good one!

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi Doreen, thanks for stopping by I will check out that article

I'm finally posting in the am, not first thing but I'll try tomorrow. I'm thinking of walking to the park then I think no better get things done. I need to put exercise first so I'm off to get changed and walk over. Last night had salad and some ham. Had the worst migraine so off to bed early no chance for snacking worked out great. Dh is working very long hours to get a job completed and I have a promotional event this weekend so stress is high. Well I better get this walk out of the way

 

[Auntmeme]

Well here I am just like I said so a point for me My cat thinks he is an alarm clock lately he is meowing at 6ish to get me up and feed him. No matter how many pillows I throw at him he continues so it is up early for me.

I walked almost 5 miles yesterday but it was with stops in between. Stop for a picnic, stop to throw rocks, stop for the playground. it was a great day So dh worked late and ds and I headed for the mall, friendlys was his choice not a "friendly" choice for me. PB chunk icecream I had to have it so I had a salad, was going for the burger and then the icecream. Oh well today is another day and better choices will be made!

 

[DoeWDW]

Your walk with DS sounds awesome! Isn't it great to see the world through a child's eyes?? Rock throwing doesn't seem fun until there's someone small to share it with.

Make good choices today. At least have one healthy meal.

Your kitty is smart! He/she knows that early to bed, early to rise makes Maryellen healthy, wealthy and wise!

I hope you have a great day!

 

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe, sounds like your walk was great (and the ice cream pretty fabulous, too! ). Did you see that I asked about walking tomorrow (it was a few journal entries back)? Well, cancel that thought, OK? I've got a cold or allergies or something, but we should get together soon. I want to hear all about your new business projects.

Treat yourself right, you hear me?
Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi girls days fly by so fast. I'm doing ok but could be better, so busy at least it feels that way. I do well during the day but dinner and after are killing me, I need a plan! Today I go to AC with my parents who have tickets to a show at the showboat, we'll be there for hours, I'm sure it will be too difficult to make great choices
Last week was 3 days of exercise so we'll make it 4 this week and staring tomorrow I will conquer my late night addictions
Its odd because I don't feel as (the F word) fat as I think I am. I'm looking at some recent vacation photos, which I lost some weight beforehand, but I could lose another 25 or more, yikes For me I think I need to kick up my exercise or else I'll remain this way and I really don't want to. I have to get real, time flies by days turn into weeks and I'm not losing a pound how can I if I'm eatting icecream AHHHHH! its torture. why can't we eat what we want when we want and look the way we want??????????

 

[calena]

I am bad at night too. I have started knitting and making a pot of decaff green tea. I drink the tea and knit and then I don't eat... usually! Ice Cream is also a weakness. I am just going to buy the stuff the kids like and I don't from now on!