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Feeling better, Thanks!Jul 25 2008 08:37
Yesterday was better. I ate fairly well. I did make a great banana nut bread and ate 2 slices. It was darn good, if I do say so myself! I need to refocus myself, though. I am working so hard on this diet thing that I am not happy, in general. A couple of you have said the same thing. There needs to be a balance in life. That goes for all things in life, right? So here is my new plan.
I need to set small measurable goals. Goals related to things that I can change. I can't make the scale say what I want. It said 156 this morning. (I could rig it, I suppose
). I can keep from eating MacDonalds and poptarts. I do need to treat myself so a slice of banana nut bread is fine. I can change how much I exercise. I walked for almost an hour yesterday while my daughter trained for cross country. She runs while I walk. She passes me often! According to my hrm I burned 500 calories!! I have been exercising at least 3 days a week. I can make 4 days my goal and at least 400 calories.
I want to continue to encourage others. Reading your stories and sharing in your journeys has been very helpful. I know there are others who continue to struggle with this, some with more difficulty that I and some with greater ease. I will try to make entries at least every other day and read your journals. Every day gets to be very difficult during school.
I know this is a long entry. Sorry if you are reading it all! My issues with working on something for a bit then slacking off has been such a pain I hope I can keep up with this. I don't want to feel like this all of the time!
Goal 1: exercise 4 times a week
Goal 2: limit fast food and junk food, stick to fresh, not processed
Goal 3: drink at least 36 oz of water daily
Goal 4: encourage and be part of others journeys for support
Pray for me to be able to keep this up. I want this to work!
Now I am headed to Virginia Beach for a week. Goal number 4 will have to wait until the next week. I don't think Iwill have access to a computer (don't really want to, for that matter!) so I will see you all when I get back. I'll bring back pictures. Take care, all of you!!
Peace, Sarah
Sarah, Your plan sounds really good to me. Virginia Beach sounds nice, too. Have a great week and I look forward to seeing those pictures when you return. Beth |
don't worry... you can do this! it's not a race!!! :D it's just one day at a time, one pound at a time. it needs to be something you can live with & NOT a diet. remember that! it's NOT a diet. :D you're just making changes & changes do count. you'll get to the finish line!!! |
Sarah, I'd like to suggest after reading your goals that you print then and post them and set a DATE FRAME TO THEM, which will make them measureable. Try for two weeks something at first that may be difficult to do. I say that because fast food is a staple around our house. I think you are doing fine. I find I need the support of the community here too, so that is what is making my journey going good. Hang in there, don't give up. I will read chapter 8 tonight and hopefully you will get something from that. Thanks for the entry into my journal. Take care and God Bless. |
Sarah - Good for you for setting your goals. They sound very similar to mine. Have fun on your trip! I am jealous! I need a vacation, badly. We are all here to encourage each other and I thank you so much for taking time out of your day to comment on my journal. It helps knowing you are watching. |
Have fun in at the beach! You've already been doing goal 4 for me . . . thanks!! |
Have a wonderful time on your vacation! ENJOY! I love your goals! I think I need to write mine down and tape them on the fridge, bathroom mirror, EVERYWHERE! I need constant reinforcement at this point. We enjoy your journals and positive spirit. Please keep it up! |
Sara You have all the right goals! We are all trying to make life long healthy lifestyle changes - not diets. I think it takes time. We didn't gain all of our wieght overnight so it will take time to lose. that's okay. You're moving in the right direction. Have a great time at Virginia Beach! Penny |
Great post! Just the kick in the pants I needed to. I feel like I am in a rut and I need to get out of it. Thanks for reminding me it takes baby steps to find our way. Have a great trip! |
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