Short on time today (the good thing about that is that I am so happy, busy and engaged in life, I can't afford to waste a minute of it!).
Anyhow, thought I'd pretend this is an ivy-covered old stone meeting hall in a cozy village situated in some tree-laden and COOL climate. For the past three years, members of Pollyanna League (dedicated to the "pollyannish" idea that however bad things get, there's always something to be glad about) had been meeting here once a week to share positive thoughts about life and weight loss/maintenance. Once a month they hold a potluck dinner and invite their friends, families, and the whole village, except for a couple of grouches who've been warned their negative attitudes would not be tolerated. On a day in late spring, the Pollyanna League's cork bulletin board contained the following items, written on a variety of cards, stickies, envelope backs and the like and stuck up with colored thumbtacks of a uniform size:
***Venus Envy has proven herself among the elite world-class racewalkers and has racewalked 22 miles in just over 5 hours. Be sure to go out and cheer her on in a few weeks when she competes in the Rock & Roll Marathon. ROCK ON, VE!!!***
***Momto2Boys has proven faithful to calorie counting for FIVE DAYS! She's positive this is having the desired effect of making her feel comfortable in the new jeans she's going to buy (she's going to look so good in those jeans, she'll stop traffic!).***
(P.S. Mom, I replied to your calorie counting query on the thread you put up about it!)
***THIS DAY COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE BETTER!!!***
Last edited by Amarantha2; 05-13-2002 at 05:34 PM.
Crone....I must say its good to have you back and so darn pumped with energy your rocking the whole meeting hall....you go girl...I dont know if I will stop traffic for the good or bad...LOL...but either way I at least stopped it....ha ha ha
Like you I've not much time to post much right now as its time for me to get the boys down for the night....but I wish you all well....and crone...thanks for your input on the other thread.....
Mom: Hope you got your jeans and are reveling in your gorgeousness by now! When traffic stops, you KNOW it's for the good and that all are admiring you in the most respectful way, knowing that the new jeans reflect not so much a physical reality but the determination, strength and discipline it took to reach that particular jean-level.
My Positive Pollyanna Plan for Today:Knowing that TODAY really is the first day of the rest of my life and that I am so grateful to be ALIVE for this day, I'm going to enjoy all my activities (even laundry), put only a reasonable amount of wonderful food in my body (which still serves me well, though I so often criticize it, overfeed it and generally treat it worse than I'd treat a stray dog in the street).
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ~ Ancient Philosopher (I don't know who said this, but he/she was on to something)
Peace ... if it's not here today, it's bound to arrive tomorrow, world!
Crone....I have not yet bought any new jeans....I am waiting until I have shed a few more pounds....and then I will feel ok about buying new clothes....I love that little quote about how every big journey begins with small steps...how true is that.....and about treating your body worse than you would treat a stray dog...cracked me up....I think most of us abuse ourselves more than we would a stray dog!!!
My positive thought for today is: I finally feel like I am back on track for the first time in a long time.....I think I am riding my wave and hopefully its a straight on wave and not an UP DOWN wave.....but I have faith in myself and I believe I can do this!!!....I weighed in this morning after emptying my bladder and not eatting anything or drinking anything and I was down to 176lbs.....which is SOOOO EXCITING TO ME....I FEEL LIKE DANCING.....LOL....so I have taken off 5 of the 11 pounds I had lost a few months ago......!!!
So....here's to wishing you all a great day and hope your well!!!
Take care all....LisaL
P.S. I too love that name Betty Crocker...especially her turtle or cheesecake brownies...ha ha
I know that I heard something similar to this when I was a child at a sermon in church, or on a movie...or in a book, Wherever! .... Life is a rollercoaster. Sometimes it's up and sometimes it's down. It's great when you can feel secure and put your hands in the air and get that feeling of being free, yet safe. But you know that hair raising dip is just around the corner....scary. But part of the thrill of being on the roller coaster is having to hold on tight to get through the scariest parts. And you do. What fun would the roller coaster, or life, be if it was all hands in the air??? The dip and spirals are what makes us appreciate the easier, carefree times. I think this is also true with dieting. It takes the pain and frustration sometimes to appreciate the results of a thinner happier you. I am looking forward to a happier, "hands in the air" feeling with my body. But, I know for me that I will always have to watch out for the dips and turns because that's the way I am.
Okay...kind of too deep for me. I'm usually the lint in the belly button kind of person.
Be good to yourself, and your self will be good to you!
Boating
Well a quick note to say I have managed to remain faithful on plan today and am right now at only 965 calories and I feel like I have eatten a lot...so I guess I need to go fetch me a snack and then finish dishes, laundry, and some packing.....going on day 6 of being on plan...yahoooooo
BUT: I do have some affirmations and personal good news that I would like to share. One good thing is though I met up with some dulce de leche last night, I am POSITIVE (absolutely) I will never touch the stuff again. I don't know how I know this, I just do.
My second personal good news thing is that I have cleaned out a whole cupboard that was bothering me and now the lady who helps me out with cleaning will not have to mess with it! Yay! (She will have more time to talk to me and fill me in on the neighbors!)
My personal affirmation for today is "Yay, I am alive and getting thinner and thinner." (Reminds me of Coue ... not sure if this is correct spelling. 'Every day in every way, I'm getting better and better.' And for me, 'Every day in every way, I'm getting thinner and thinner.')
"Today is brand-new with no mistakes in it ... yet." ~ From Anne of Green Gables books, not sure which one and not sure who said it and not sure if it's a correct quote and not sure if it is from the books or just the old TV series. Apologies to Canadians.
My Advice To Everybody: Have a wonderful, positive day, whatever it takes. Stay healthy. Racewalk. (I love that sport, VE).
Well, day #7 is here OP and I gotta admit....I am doing pretty good...but then those thoughts roll in to my head that what harm will it do to just splurge this one time....and I have managed to keep it under control.......so thats a HUGE success for me
Crone...good for you on the feeling that you will no longer drink your "kryptonite"......LOL....and congrats on getting that cupboard cleaned out.....what a hoot that was reading how you would now have time to catch up on neighbor gossip....ha ha ha....reminds me of my mom when I was growing up....her and her girlfriends would sit out on the deck or beside the pool gossiping about the neighbors......LOL
Anyhow...gotta run for now....I have managed to pack all my jammies up and all the linens from bathroom closet except for one towel/face cloth each....and I should do some more....closing day is now ... lemme see....5 days away....yahooooooooo......
... sort of! It's a quarter to three and there's no one in the place, except me and me ... actually, it's a quarter after one and I'm still havin' fun! So I'm considering it officially Thursday, which is the day I like best in the week. The good news is though I can't sleep, I feel calm and cheerful (not hyper, not bingeing, not anxious).
My Personal Pollyanna Pledge for Today: I'm going to have fun and stay within my calorie range and exercise moderately.
GOOD NEWS: Breaking a 10-year barrier, Sheila has reached the milestone of wearing size 10 jeans! WTG, Sheila!
Note to Mom: Haven't reached for the kryptonite in over 24 hours. This monkey's off my back! Congratulations on your success in the "what harm will it do to splurge just this one time" battle. I know how hard this one is! (And it's impressive you're hanging in on the fitness front during the stress of moving, which is one of the most challenging things in life. After you accomplish this, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING!).
Motivation Department: ***I am looking forward to a happier, 'hands in the air' feeling with my body. But, I know for me that I will always have to watch out for the dips and turns because that's the way I am.*** ~ Boatingmommy
Boating: I love the 'hands in the air' description of that happy feeling of being fit and in tune. Thanks. Keep on watching out for the dips!
I haven't been by in a few days...was feeling rather low and did not want to infect the board...today I managed to rise out of the slump, hit the gym for a step class...went to Curves afterward for a session there and I'm feeling positively high as a kite on endorphins!!
My lunch is a sight to behold, with all the colors in my salad...a food pyramid poster child...and a very low point one at that! I feel good and best of all, I lost 2 lbs snce last week!
Glad to hear everyone's good words...I love this thread!
Yo!
Another day ...
Congratulations on your success in the "what harm will it do to splurge just this one time" battle. I know how hard this one is! (And it's impressive you're hanging in on the fitness front during the stress of moving, which is one of the most challenging things in life. After you accomplish this, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING!).
