Annie&Hallie'sMom
<font color=deeppink>Things turn out best for peop
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2001
Well we might as well be honest here and many days I do feel as though I am on the edge (of what I''m not completely sure) and I've allowed that to fuel my "need" for food (ah...it's so comforting -- especially when it's high in sugar and useless calories).
I am pretty nervous about committing myself to this, but I have started writing this down, which means I am committed. To myself and to my WISH buddies (couldn't make it without their support).
Yesterday was "Day 1". Food intake consisted of a bagel, an apple, a non-lette (based on Chef Stephen's special breakfast for me at the Whispering Canyon -- I have serious food allergies which means I can't eat alot of things many of which are suggested for dieters -- poultry, eggs, beans) which consisted of potatoes, onions, peppers (two kinds), ham and mushrooms sauted with a little olive oil (tried to use as little as possible). And then I did have my "fix" of chocolate (6 points worth!). Exercise wise I did walk my 30 minutes and did my 5 lb weight lifts with my arms for about 20 minutes or so. I walk in the mornig because I won't do it at night. In the evening DH put on some music in the computer room and I just picked up the weights and went with it. Moving to music is much easier. Exercise should be fun! So my advise to anyone who cares to read this is that if you can't get out there to walk or do whatever it is you like to do, put on some good music and just go wild. Dance like a fool. You'll feel good and get that heart rate up there.
This morning I had my cereal (munch on it when I am at work -- should try to hold off eating it because then I get the munchies later, but we'll work on that) and am drinking my propel water (I know, it's not as good as the "real" thing, but at 10 calories it helps me drink my water).
Work has been very stressful lately and I'm trying not to let it get to me. Example, this morning while I was sitting in my office I see that my boss (the president), the service manager and one of our apprentices (who also happens to be a professional photographer, but that is another story) were outside taking photos for use in marketing material. Now as the manager of the marketing dept. you'd think I'd be in on that. But no (remember John Belusi when he did that?). First two years here were great, 2nd two have been rocky (review is in 2 weeks). Sometimes I wonder if its' time to move on, but with DH out of work, I don't want to rock the boat (plus I made a decent living here and I'm truly afraid that I wouldn't be able to find anything comparable money wise). I know my stress at home (DH unemployment and infertility/adoption issues) laps over to work and vice versa. And I'm not as focused as I should be, but as much as I try...
Deep breath...
It's only life.
More later?
Thanks for listening (reading).
Later...or afternoon at the office
I was DYING for my salad. It was so good. I wish I'd bought more on my weekly trek to the grocery store. This week I'll definitely get more lettuce and stuff.
Still a little stressed out here at work and after lunch I could hear the vending machine calling me.
So I went back there and put my money in and I did get a candy bar (Goldberg's peanut chews -- another bad addiction). However, I can say a positive thing about this. There are 7 chews at 1 pt a piece (according to my old WW chart). Now usually they would all be gone in a couple of minutes. But this time I ate only 2 and came directly to the board to start posting and reading (keep me busy and off the junk food). It's a small triumph for me and 2 points isn't bad. So far my total point consumption for the day is 10 pts! Of course I know that when I get home will be the hardest part (I'm a "home" eater. I have NO PROBLEMS eating out -- especially since I have horrible food allergies which means I'm pretty much tied to eating only plain salads when I am out. But when I get home...that's when I go hog wild!). Need to keep myself busy, eat moderately and do some more of those arm weight lifts tonight.
Final Update for Today
Ok, dinner is over and I'm up to my allowed 27 points. If I could cut out the chocolate, I'd be doing even better. But believe me I have seriously cut my chocolate/junk intake over the past 2 days. Have to take this one bit at a time.
Well, it's back to some arm weights and the battle of the bathroom ants before I shave my legs. (Ants in the bathroom is enough to drive you to an extra large multi-topping pizza. We've been battling these guys for a while. We had the exterminator and they went away. But now they are back and they must live behind the wall in the bathtub. I can't even take a nice relaxing bath...who could with ants [no matter how tiny and harmless they are].).
See ya tomorrow!
I am pretty nervous about committing myself to this, but I have started writing this down, which means I am committed. To myself and to my WISH buddies (couldn't make it without their support).
Yesterday was "Day 1". Food intake consisted of a bagel, an apple, a non-lette (based on Chef Stephen's special breakfast for me at the Whispering Canyon -- I have serious food allergies which means I can't eat alot of things many of which are suggested for dieters -- poultry, eggs, beans) which consisted of potatoes, onions, peppers (two kinds), ham and mushrooms sauted with a little olive oil (tried to use as little as possible). And then I did have my "fix" of chocolate (6 points worth!). Exercise wise I did walk my 30 minutes and did my 5 lb weight lifts with my arms for about 20 minutes or so. I walk in the mornig because I won't do it at night. In the evening DH put on some music in the computer room and I just picked up the weights and went with it. Moving to music is much easier. Exercise should be fun! So my advise to anyone who cares to read this is that if you can't get out there to walk or do whatever it is you like to do, put on some good music and just go wild. Dance like a fool. You'll feel good and get that heart rate up there.
This morning I had my cereal (munch on it when I am at work -- should try to hold off eating it because then I get the munchies later, but we'll work on that) and am drinking my propel water (I know, it's not as good as the "real" thing, but at 10 calories it helps me drink my water).
Work has been very stressful lately and I'm trying not to let it get to me. Example, this morning while I was sitting in my office I see that my boss (the president), the service manager and one of our apprentices (who also happens to be a professional photographer, but that is another story) were outside taking photos for use in marketing material. Now as the manager of the marketing dept. you'd think I'd be in on that. But no (remember John Belusi when he did that?). First two years here were great, 2nd two have been rocky (review is in 2 weeks). Sometimes I wonder if its' time to move on, but with DH out of work, I don't want to rock the boat (plus I made a decent living here and I'm truly afraid that I wouldn't be able to find anything comparable money wise). I know my stress at home (DH unemployment and infertility/adoption issues) laps over to work and vice versa. And I'm not as focused as I should be, but as much as I try...
Deep breath...
It's only life.
More later?
Thanks for listening (reading).
Later...or afternoon at the office
I was DYING for my salad. It was so good. I wish I'd bought more on my weekly trek to the grocery store. This week I'll definitely get more lettuce and stuff.
Still a little stressed out here at work and after lunch I could hear the vending machine calling me.
So I went back there and put my money in and I did get a candy bar (Goldberg's peanut chews -- another bad addiction). However, I can say a positive thing about this. There are 7 chews at 1 pt a piece (according to my old WW chart). Now usually they would all be gone in a couple of minutes. But this time I ate only 2 and came directly to the board to start posting and reading (keep me busy and off the junk food). It's a small triumph for me and 2 points isn't bad. So far my total point consumption for the day is 10 pts! Of course I know that when I get home will be the hardest part (I'm a "home" eater. I have NO PROBLEMS eating out -- especially since I have horrible food allergies which means I'm pretty much tied to eating only plain salads when I am out. But when I get home...that's when I go hog wild!). Need to keep myself busy, eat moderately and do some more of those arm weight lifts tonight.
Final Update for Today
Ok, dinner is over and I'm up to my allowed 27 points. If I could cut out the chocolate, I'd be doing even better. But believe me I have seriously cut my chocolate/junk intake over the past 2 days. Have to take this one bit at a time.
Well, it's back to some arm weights and the battle of the bathroom ants before I shave my legs. (Ants in the bathroom is enough to drive you to an extra large multi-topping pizza. We've been battling these guys for a while. We had the exterminator and they went away. But now they are back and they must live behind the wall in the bathtub. I can't even take a nice relaxing bath...who could with ants [no matter how tiny and harmless they are].).
See ya tomorrow!