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#46

wsw , 06-26-2006 08:12 PM

eydie-congrats on the 5 lbs. down! woo-hoo!

arabella-congrats on the 2 lbs. banished!

ceara-happy birthday!

and good evening to cowpernia, katrinabgood, wildfire, anagram, kaylets, and amarantha, and to all our palace dwellers, mentioned or -un. there was another bad storm here today. it's getting mighty soggy down in my neck of the woods. mission has been accomplished for day 5 of my challenge! there were a few hairy moments when i was not so sure that i wouldn't succumb to some cravings for sweets, but luckily the weather was bad enough that i didn't think going out in a storm for "emergency chocolate" would be such a great plan. good to see so many royals milling around the palace. well, take care, all.

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#47

ceara , 06-26-2006 08:13 PM

Posting before I leave work...DH was messing with the computer again...we are down I think.

Tally:
1. water *
2. Road walk *
3. No food after 7 pm. *
4. 2 glasses of wine/week.
5. multivitamin *

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#48

Kaylets , 06-26-2006 08:49 PM

Hello all....

Since I have so much trouble getting here in the mornings, I am officially giving those here the exclusive .... When I could get here in the mornings, the Thought of the Day was for the day going forward.....
Instead, what I am going to do ..... is post the Thought of the day....FoR TOMORROW.....
We can sleep on it and perhaps use it to better advantage...

SO, here goes....

........Thought of the Day for Tues, June 27.............
"The past is finished. There is nothing to be gained by going over it. Whatever it gave us in the experiences it brought us was something we had to know.
-Rebecca Beard

..............Question of the day.......................

"Now that you know differently, what will you never try to do again?

...........................................

As for my food day .....

Just barely, by the fingernail ok......

Nearly had icecream for lunch.... instead had something w/ no sugar that tasted great but within an hour had me so thirsty I have to wonder how much salt was in it. In fact, that was the aftertaste, salt now that I write about it.
But, I managed to do ok which sure beats off the wagon again.

YAY to all for their losses !
And Welcome Cowpernia and congrats on your good choice of a salad.

Time for a shower for me. We had massive, massive rains today. In fact, about an hour south of year was so badly flooded it was on the NBC Nightly News. For me, it just turned a 30 minute ride into a 2 hr crawl. At least I had no worries in my new Focus which has fantastic windshield wipers...

Good night all!

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#49

Arabella , 06-27-2006 07:34 AM

Day 1, uh-huh
Nothing horrendous, but I did eat popcorn on the couch last night and wasn't really hungry, either. And then, somehow, I'd watched 4 episodes of Friends and it was 11 and I went to bed instead of meditating. I vow to do better today! I still don't feel fully well but I will make the effort to do those things that will make me feel better

Last night I tried every which-way to work eating on the couch into my (revised) plan -- but the truth is, I'm just a lot better off not doing it. I need to STOP abusing food, not find a way to rationalize it I didn't eat very much yesterday, did exercise, did get in my water. But eating when I'm not hungry just doesn't feel right and I know it doesn't do me any good.

I woke up from a disturbing dream that seemed to be about life passing me by. I seemed to be waiting for something or someone to rescue me, felt the same way as I did as a kid when I got left out. Too shy and passive to just jump right in and take matters into my own hands... Lots to think about and -- it doesn't exactly feel good, but I guess it's some kind of necessary work for me.

I do think that, on some level, I gained so much weight as a buffer and an excuse for not living fully. As I say, lots to think about, work to do... Onward!

Kaylets, do you love your new car? Pretty ironic that you still had the brutally long (and hair-raising, I'm sure! ) commute.

Re QoD: Knowing better, I am trying hard not to over-mother. For one thing. Old habits die hard, though... Wish I could say that learning a lesson once does it for me. My sister and I were just discussing the other day how we seem to need to relearn things a number of times before we really get it. That's life, I guess!

Ceara, I swear that the stars must have some anti-computer alignment! I've got issues on my office computer; Anagram was having 'puter trouble; we haven't heard from Amarantha lately, which often means the same.

WSW, congrats on navigating Day 5! Interesting, isn't it, thinking about how much of an obstacle we'll try to overcome for emergency chocolate. I remember one woman who had some success locking chocolate in the trunk of her car (guess it was winter!). Think I'd have to throw away the key. And since the door/ignition/trunk all work with the same one -- hmmm... guess I just shouldn't stockpile chocolate

Cowpernia, I don't count "forgots" -- like if I'm preparing something and pop a bite into my mouth and THEN remember. "Oh yeah, I'm not doing that any more." This 21-day thing is all about making healthy habits -- once things are habitual they're much easier to remember.

Hi to all other challengers! Avanti!

1/2/1

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#50

Cowpernia , 06-27-2006 08:18 AM

I am rushing in to say I lost a pound and am not counting "forgots" anymore. My car is due to the serviced in 45 minutes. I read the clock wrong and was in the car, about to head there when I noticed it was an hour early.

Yesterday, I ate two platefuls at a Phillipino restaurant and it was soooo good as well as healthful. Then I had a salad for dinner. I didn't get off work til 11:30 and about 11:00, my boss came through handing everyone ice cream on sticks. Not ever wanting to offend the boss, I took it, ate half, and dropped the rest in the trash. I even exercised!

2/1/1

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#51

Puney , 06-27-2006 09:44 AM

Hello everyone! I think that my post was lost yesterday. I had a lot of rain and I use a directway sattelite. I guess it was flooded out. Go figure? Anyway, I am doing better. I am still having a problem with the water. I love coffee too much. I am trying to cut myself off before 10 a.m. My office stays so cold that I use it to warm me up a lot. I work with a bunch of polar bears!

Anyway, I am making a very hard effort to remember to put the coffee cup away and get the water bottle out... (pat on the back here...)

I am glad to hear that everyone else is doing great.

5/0/1

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#52

wsw , 06-27-2006 10:39 AM

hi all!

on day 22 of blasted plateau-what is going on here?! i will not use this as an excuse to jump off the wagon, though it's getting increasingly challenging. ah well. after listening to meditation cd this morning, did feel a little less frazzled. for qod- what i will and am, trying to do better anyway, is to be less self-critical. i struggle with that one a lot, but am definitely working on it. kaylets-sure glad you were in your nice new, safe car at least when you had to deal with that wildly long commute. kudos to all on your weight losses and all your victories so far on this challenge!

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#53

katrinabgood , 06-27-2006 11:32 AM

Hi there~
I didn't check in yesterday, I think. I'm not starting over though, will just be mindful of that today.

Food choices continue to be good. Went out to dinner with hub last night, ordered the "Super Combo," which consisted of a 6 oz steak, a sliver of salmon, and 3 grilled shrimp. Brought half the steak home for the dog, gave one shrimp to dh, and ate all the salmon, half a baked sweet potato and most of my salad. No dessert! I'm having a great smoothie right now: 8oz soy milk, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 scoop protein powder, 1Tbsp flax seed. Very yummy and filling!

Exercise: good. I had gone to the gym right after work yesterday, armed with my cd player and current book on tape to hit the treadmill. Just as peppy music is great to walk to, so is a good story. Unfortunately, this story is kind of blah. Actually, the story isn't, but the delivery is AWFUL, over-enunciated and really dragged out. Sometimes, the author should NOT read their own stuff on tape.

I'm looking forward to getting outside and doing some gardening. Soon as I'm done here. So much to be done and it's finally sunny, breezy and not quite as humid. Finally.

Water: The bathroom and I are getting to know each other very well.

Been taking my vitamins, and thinking happy thoughts. Things are going well. Can't wait for Thursday's weigh in.

I love coming here and drawing strength from everyone else's successes. Thanks again for luring me out of hiding, Arabella! It's been a great motivator for me.

Okay, I'm off to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts...Have a great day, gang!

3/0/1

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#54

deleted2 , 06-27-2006 05:40 PM

Great to see the Palace so full of queenly enthsisam. We fall down sometimes and spring right back up---love that!!!

Something seems to have shifted in me and I'm feeling more enthusisatic than I have in a long, long time. Doing the Monday night Body-For-Life workshop has been so good for me on many, many levels. Last night we talked about exercise and how we can blast thru our excuses for why we don't always exercise. Talked for 2 1/2 hours---it was great to get in there and thrash it all out.

Day 9 for me--feeling really good and my clothes are fitting better!

June 26--FOOD AND EXERCISE

coffee w/ fat-free 1/2 and 1/2
1 egg*** 1 soy sausage
grits w/ ff cheese

lentil soup w/ 1/4 cup brown rice
clementine

salad [vegs, soy 'chicken' strips, lite string cheese, salsa]
apple

8 oz. mocha why protein drink

ww bun w/ 2 tbsp. peanut butter, all-fruit jam
1 lite string cheese

Odwalla bar

water: 11 glasses
total calories: 1500 exactly
exercise: 1 hour yoga booty ballet DVD
20 min. lower body stuff

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#55

ceara , 06-27-2006 06:58 PM

Tally:
1. water **
2. Road walk **
3. No food after 7 pm. **
4. 2 glasses of wine/week.
5. multivitamin **

Ack...am tired and I think I will hit the tub...nice hot soak and then into bed...maybe. I missed the end of the history detectives on PBS last night...Snore....and not because I find it boring either!

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#56

wsw , 06-27-2006 09:34 PM

almost went overboard at dinner tonight, but hung in there and ended up day 6 on target, including drinking more water! still having a lot of trouble sleeping of late, so hoping tonight will be an easier run of it. well, nighty night.

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#57

ceara , 06-28-2006 06:50 AM

Did conk out last night. Am up, dressed for the road, and have a I think I may walk the whole block again this am...so I want to boogey. It was really humid out there yesterday!

Wsw, I saw on the weather last night how much rain your area is getting...that storm system looks like it just stalled there! Mould between your toes yet? Stay consistant...you WILL beat this mini-plateau!

Eydie, good going...nothing like loose clothes to spurn you on...and your Monday group sounds good....am reading the Shrangri-la diet book right now....interesting concept.

Kat, your weigh-in is going to be good....I can feel the cosmic vibes! Puney...good to see you here in the palace, and Cowpernia...a salad is a good choice for any time....

Well must boogey...are we simulposting Arabella? Are you in the stalled weather formation too? QOD...I've actually not had too many bad experiences with new things...so this is a toughie. Probably go onto a ferriss wheel or carnie ride. I did that with a friend whilst I was in university and swore I would kill her when I got on the ground after I finished barfing. I can't do that kind of thing...inner ear and weak tummie I guess.

to Wildfire (how's the garden growing?) and Empress A....are you 'puter probleming too? DH and DS are leaving for a fishing excursion this am....and DD is gone to Sauble Beach with the girls 'til Sunday....so guess who's free and clear? Who can eat what she wants, when she wants and doesn't have to look at stuff she loves but can't have? ME!!!!! Actually I've not had any violent cravings for anything yet....froze the BD cake from Sunday 'cause I was sure I could eat it...and now I don't see it...it is in foil. So chicken and salad and veggies for me! Oh boy!
Gotta

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#58

Cowpernia , 06-28-2006 09:28 AM

What is an odwalla bar?

I did so good yesterday. Exactly, I ate (salad) before my 5:30 class and didn't eat afterward. I feel thinner even though the scale says otherwise.

Question: If I lose these 5 lbs and the 21 days are not up, should I start a new block or just try to pass the 5 lbs?

3/1/1

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#59

Arabella , 06-28-2006 11:16 AM

Speaking of conking out...
I went to bed at 8:30 last night and slept until 8:30 this morning. Normally, I sleep 8 hours at most. I am fighting off something or other and have decided to try to get as much rest as possible instead of pushing myself. Will go to bed early again tonight.

I've got some assistance in the form of a pulled muscle in my butt (assistance -- ) that gets worse if I do anything lower body -- even walking any distance. So I'm going to try not to aggravate it today and see if I can make it go away. I hurt it on Saturday, just carrying DGS in a box (fooling around) and trying to walk upstairs. When I woke up on Monday it seemed to be better but after a walk it was bad again. Ah well.

Everything seems to be lower body-related. I may try to mow the lawn and/or vacuum later. Maybe if I go slow and don't take big steps...

So... Adjusted challenge for today is: 2L water, meditation, Core. I did eat dinner sitting on the couch last night, but I just had a bowl of oatmeal with fruit. So I didn't bag that day, but didn't do anything to hamper weight loss. The good news is I don't have much of an appetite, a blessed and extremely rare occurance. I think my new challenge is to announce my plan for each day in advance, although the three items listed above are always included.

Cowpernia, I do not know what an odwalla bar is either but somehow it sounds good, doesn't it? As for the weight loss/challenge -- I think the challenge part is the behavior, so I'd say stay on the same 21 day challenge and just feel GREAT about surpassing your weight loss goal

Ceara, good for you, freezing that leftover cake! It may come in handy at some point in the future and is so much easier to ignore when it's wrapped in foil and frozen. Kudos!

WSW, Day 6! Look at you go!

Eydie, wish I could attend your meetings -- sounds like they're fabulous!

Kat, your dinner sounds delish the other night and you did fantastic! foregoing dessert will pay off, for sure -- it's like exercise: every time we do it, we strengthen our "muscle." I find after I haven't had sugar for a while it loses its power over me.

Puney, me too with the battle. I do love it not wisely but too well, I know. Thinking about adding a 2-cup limit to my challenge -- although every fiber of my being cries out against it...

Oh, dear -- I suspect Anagram's computer crapped out. And I hope Amarantha's okay... Can't remember what was going on with her when last she posted.

All challengers, let's take this day and do the best we can with it. Avanti!

1/2/1

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#60

wsw , 06-28-2006 08:10 PM

day 7 down, and still counting! really had to trick myself in to not having dessert after dinner, by distracting myself with doing other things (such as looking through some of my new books, etc.) now i understand why that trick often works for little kids too. lol! well, hope everyone has a good evening. take care.

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