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Ohappydaye
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Pineola said:
Hiya!!
Thanks for the welcome and the well wishes, I sincerely appreciate it. I fought off the nap earlier today in hopes of zzzz's tonight.
Ohappydaye
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Woo Hoo!!
I got some sleep last night!!! HALLELUJAH! Thank you so much NAT for suggesting I start a relaxing ritual before bed. Granted it took me a couple of hours to get to sleep, but it wasn't the 5-6 hours that it HAS been requiring before I drift off. I took a looooong hot shower, made my chamomille tea then crawled into my bed and read a few fitness mags while my girl Corrine Bailey Rae serenaded me. I love that cd, it is sooo soothing!
Odd thing is though, I couldn't get to sleep with the lights off, I had to turn my lamp on and then I eventually drifted off. When the light was out, my mind raced so badly. I just kept thinking of all the things I need to do and should have done or done better and then I started to stress out! I popped the light on and I didn't "think" as much.
At any rate, here's my breakfast for today. A whole wheat Thomas' English muffin with peanut butter and 20 oz of water.
I was just over in Manaloa's diary doing a happy dance for her (woo hoo!) and it got me to thinking. Maybe since I'm vacationing I'm not eating ENOUGH and that's hindering my progress. I looked back on my journal entries from yesterday and I didn't get anywhere near enough cals in. I've got to work on that today.
I got some sleep last night!!! HALLELUJAH! Thank you so much NAT for suggesting I start a relaxing ritual before bed. Granted it took me a couple of hours to get to sleep, but it wasn't the 5-6 hours that it HAS been requiring before I drift off. I took a looooong hot shower, made my chamomille tea then crawled into my bed and read a few fitness mags while my girl Corrine Bailey Rae serenaded me. I love that cd, it is sooo soothing!
Odd thing is though, I couldn't get to sleep with the lights off, I had to turn my lamp on and then I eventually drifted off. When the light was out, my mind raced so badly. I just kept thinking of all the things I need to do and should have done or done better and then I started to stress out! I popped the light on and I didn't "think" as much.
At any rate, here's my breakfast for today. A whole wheat Thomas' English muffin with peanut butter and 20 oz of water.
I was just over in Manaloa's diary doing a happy dance for her (woo hoo!) and it got me to thinking. Maybe since I'm vacationing I'm not eating ENOUGH and that's hindering my progress. I looked back on my journal entries from yesterday and I didn't get anywhere near enough cals in. I've got to work on that today.
Manaloa
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I have to admit it's kind of a scary feeling to try and up the calories. I don't know about you but I'm perfectly full eating around 13-1500 cals, but obviously when I do that for a week straight my body didn't like it. I would just recommend that you stay just below your sedentary BMR or right at it for cals. And it might take some time for it to kick in. It took me a week before the lbs started dropping again.
hey there
I had to stop in and read your journal. I'm so glad that you are doing this the the healthy way. You hear so many horrible things about these weight loss systems, I too am to fearful to try them. I want to make a lifestyle change like you and I just don't think that any fast miracle system is going to accomplish life long goals. And really that's not what you to be teaching your daughter. I'm so happy that she is excited about this as well, I really believe that healthy habits are one of the best gifts you can give to her. I have a lot more weight to lose than you, but your enthusiasm has really inspired me to take care of myself. Please give yourself the credit the deserve for the changes you have made so far!!! That is a huge acomplishment in itself, and you should celebrate that. Go do something fun, a fun activity like swimming at the beach, or playing in the park with daughter, she's earned it too! I try not to reward myself with food, it kinda defeats the purpose. But a little treat doesn't hurt, every now and then. Congrats on how far you have come, and I know that you will reach that goal by your birthday!!!!!
I had to stop in and read your journal. I'm so glad that you are doing this the the healthy way. You hear so many horrible things about these weight loss systems, I too am to fearful to try them. I want to make a lifestyle change like you and I just don't think that any fast miracle system is going to accomplish life long goals. And really that's not what you to be teaching your daughter. I'm so happy that she is excited about this as well, I really believe that healthy habits are one of the best gifts you can give to her. I have a lot more weight to lose than you, but your enthusiasm has really inspired me to take care of myself. Please give yourself the credit the deserve for the changes you have made so far!!! That is a huge acomplishment in itself, and you should celebrate that. Go do something fun, a fun activity like swimming at the beach, or playing in the park with daughter, she's earned it too! I try not to reward myself with food, it kinda defeats the purpose. But a little treat doesn't hurt, every now and then. Congrats on how far you have come, and I know that you will reach that goal by your birthday!!!!!
Ohappydaye
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nanders said:I had to stop in and read your journal. I'm so glad that you are doing this the the healthy way. You hear so many horrible things about these weight loss systems, I too am to fearful to try them. I want to make a lifestyle change like you and I just don't think that any fast miracle system is going to accomplish life long goals. And really that's not what you to be teaching your daughter. I'm so happy that she is excited about this as well, I really believe that healthy habits are one of the best gifts you can give to her. I have a lot more weight to lose than you, but your enthusiasm has really inspired me to take care of myself. Please give yourself the credit the deserve for the changes you have made so far!!! That is a huge acomplishment in itself, and you should celebrate that. Go do something fun, a fun activity like swimming at the beach, or playing in the park with daughter, she's earned it too! I try not to reward myself with food, it kinda defeats the purpose. But a little treat doesn't hurt, every now and then. Congrats on how far you have come, and I know that you will reach that goal by your birthday!!!!!
Awww, that is soo sweet of you! *big hug* Thank you so much for stopping by my diary. I so needed some encouragement right now. I just got home from a HORROR of a day and it was soo nice to find your post. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank you!!!
Ohappydaye
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Manaloa said:
I'll recalculate my numbers and keep that in mind. Thanks Manaloa!
I know I didn't eat enough today, I've been sitting in the insurance agent's office crying...someone hit my car in a parking lot while I was shopping and RAN, the bastard! Luckily a shopping center employee saw it and gave the report to the officer. THAT wasn't even the bad part. The real horror began at the insurance office....too much to tell and it's an unbelievable story anyway. Agent said he'd NEVER seen such a thing. I'm just glad it's over...I've cried enough tears today. It's all I can do to not binge on chocolate right now. I love y'all and I'm so glad I found this place.
Ohappydaye
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Manaloa said:
Thanks Manaloa! Ok...I won't binge, but I did have a few of my organic brownies.
I'm starving now....gotta find something to eat. I skipped dinner because I decided to put all of my energy into cleaning out my daughter's closet in order to get over my blues...I had her try on everything in there. I hung up all of the school clothes I purchased today, put in her new shoes and now I'm washing the new sheets I bought her to go with her new Bratz comforter. Yea...I went kinda crazy today, but it was a good crazy. At any rate...I missed dinner during "dinner time" so now I'm famished!!
PS Now I have to decide if I'm going to ebay her stuff or go to the local consignment store tomorrow. Every year this time when I do this I find clothes with tags still on them, shoes that I forgot I had purchased...geesh! I died to get her these leather black Mary Janes from the Bass store...just pulled out the box, she never did wear them!
At least I got a little cardio while cleaning out her closet (and drawers I might add) and bagging that stuff up...I should've burned off some calories!
Ohappydaye
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Manaloa said:
Ok...here we go:
I don't know if I can eat that much! UGH!
So, Manaloa you suggest cosuming the calories at or right below my sedentary level and keeping up my exercise?
Edit: My chart looks perfectly fine when I put it together, now it's all smushed up??
Ohappydaye
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I'm NOT doing well with eating this week....I've been on the phone all day with the bank and the insurance company which hasn't left me much time to eat.
I've had:
1 apple
1 turkey sandwich on whole wheat with brown spicy mustard
2 small ears of corn on the cob
1 8 oz glass of tea (with splenda...no suger)
2 20 oz bottles of water
I've got to get a GOOD afternoon snack and a good dinner. Guess I'd better run to the grocery store. My daughter has cheerleading practice at 6:15 though...I'd better think of something fast.
But on the upside, I did do 300 crunches between phone calls.
Edit: failed to mention, those were bicycle crunches.
I've had:
1 apple
1 turkey sandwich on whole wheat with brown spicy mustard
2 small ears of corn on the cob
1 8 oz glass of tea (with splenda...no suger)
2 20 oz bottles of water
I've got to get a GOOD afternoon snack and a good dinner. Guess I'd better run to the grocery store. My daughter has cheerleading practice at 6:15 though...I'd better think of something fast.
But on the upside, I did do 300 crunches between phone calls.
Edit: failed to mention, those were bicycle crunches.
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Ohappydaye
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Ok...here's my dinner:
Grilled chicken with onions
Broccoli (sp?)... really wanted cabbage but oh well
Yams....man, were they yuuuuummy!
20 oz water
Grilled chicken with onions
Broccoli (sp?)... really wanted cabbage but oh well
Yams....man, were they yuuuuummy!
20 oz water
Ohappydaye
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Manaloa said:
Thanks for spelling that for me. *mental note made*
Yea, it was yummy...I was sad when it was all gone.
LOL @ myself!
Ohappydaye
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Manaloa said:
LOL Sorry about that. Thanks for letting me know though...it just never looks correct when I write/type it.
...dang it, now I have to make a new mental note but I'm not sure where I stuck the other note.
I've got too many darn stickie notes in my brain! ... I'm so silly tonight!hey girl
Hey there it sounds like you're doing awesome even with all the extra stress. Your'e eating very healthy and the 300 crunches between calls.....what a good idea. I seem to get it my head that it needs to be an all out workout or nothing at all. I'm happy to see you keeping on track after such a horrible experience, i'm ashamed to say that I might have opted for chocolate instead . Keep it up!!!!
Hey there it sounds like you're doing awesome even with all the extra stress. Your'e eating very healthy and the 300 crunches between calls.....what a good idea. I seem to get it my head that it needs to be an all out workout or nothing at all. I'm happy to see you keeping on track after such a horrible experience, i'm ashamed to say that I might have opted for chocolate instead
. Keep it up!!!!
Ohappydaye
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nanders said:Hey there it sounds like you're doing awesome even with all the extra stress. Your'e eating very healthy and the 300 crunches between calls.....what a good idea. I seem to get it my head that it needs to be an all out workout or nothing at all. I'm happy to see you keeping on track after such a horrible experience, i'm ashamed to say that I might have opted for chocolate instead
Thanks girl! But I tell ya, typically when I stress out if chocolate is not available I shop...which is exactly what I've been doing the past two days.
I must say...I do feel better now! I didn't buy a single thing for myself though, I shopped for my daughter...and booooy did I?! She even asked, "Mommy how much are you going to buy me?" LOL Needless to say, I haven't eaten as much as I should have because I've been in and out of stores. I got my cardio in though!
I just left the grocery store and my fridge is full of nice, healthy snacks in case I get the munchies later...celery, grapes, raisins, yummy!
Lovely2
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Hey girl,
sorry I haven't visited your diary since now...I'm still learning how to get around in here. I guess I should start one to keep myself on track.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi! Please pray for me, we had Mexican tonight out w/ some friends and yes i had a sopapia (sp?) too.....How "good" have you been?
sorry I haven't visited your diary since now...I'm still learning how to get around in here. I guess I should start one to keep myself on track.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi! Please pray for me, we had Mexican tonight out w/ some friends and yes i had a sopapia (sp?) too.....How "good" have you been?