keenercam
Loves Mickey!
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2001
Well, some of you may already know me -- I am 41, with a great DH and DD16 and DS11. I work about 11 hours a day and take home work many nights and weekends. If I could, I'd spend every moment of my life with my husband and kids and working with Special Olympics. Unfortunately, I do have to work for a living (and to support my WDW/DVC habit!)
In February 1995 I was diagnosed with a rare, potentially fatal heart condition which should have been curable, but which 3 surgeries could not resolve. As of 1/2003, I could no longer even go through the motions of working out (treadmill) and often headed to bed by 7:30 or 8:30 at night, totally wiped out.
So, on 1/6/05 my life changed dramatically, and hopefully forever, when a nationally renowned doctor spent nearly 8 hours working on my heart and CURED me! (He had done the 3rd attempted surgery, but had to give up after 7 1/4 hours) I literally feel better than I have in 10 years and have so much energy and motivation. So, I figured now, while the fire is burning hot, I should get myself in gear, get motivated, and get FIT!
I have formed so many bad habits over the past several years -- decaf coffee every morning with cream and often a breakfast sandwich or bagel w/cream cheese (I am a carb freak) and NO exercise. My other really terrible habit was eating late at night -- sometimes as a result of leaving work so late and other times because of meetings, etc. And late at night, I would "graze" in the cabinets, eating snacks like chips, nuts, pretzels, popcorn, etc. UGH!
So, now I have a plan! My plan is to pack breakfast and lunch everyday, and if I am not going to be home before 8, to eat a premade dinner at work before leaving the office. I am also going to get back to drinking a lot of water. Finally, I have committed to walking the 2006 1/2 marathon!! I can't even believe it!
I have been completely motivated the last several days, have been eating healthy and not late at night. I went shopping and bought all sorts of nutritious and desirable foods and have been packing lunches and dinners.
So, thank you for your support as I start this journey.
My plan for today is:
B -- coffee w/skim milk; second cup with low carb flavored coffee mate (1 WW pt); whole wheat tortilla (2) w/ healthy choice ham (1); 1 cup grapes (1)
L -- turkey burger cut up with mushrooms, onions & broccoli (3 ww pts)
D -- large salad with sliced Healthy choice lunch meats and light dressing (4)
Snacks -- lite yogurt w/pretzels (3); string cheese (2); tangerine (.5)
I still have plenty of points to play with, and may need a more substantial dinner, especially if I go to the gym.
Exercise has always been UGH!!! to me, but my exercise plan seems very doable to me right now, especially since I put together a 2 HOUR workout music playlist on my Ipod -- I am hoping that eventually, I will play through the whole thing less than 2 times while walking 13.1 miles!!!!
What do you think?
Oh, yeah, one last thing, I bought lots of sugar free mints & gum, and will use those during the day to curb my oral fixation!
Thanks, guys!
In February 1995 I was diagnosed with a rare, potentially fatal heart condition which should have been curable, but which 3 surgeries could not resolve. As of 1/2003, I could no longer even go through the motions of working out (treadmill) and often headed to bed by 7:30 or 8:30 at night, totally wiped out.
So, on 1/6/05 my life changed dramatically, and hopefully forever, when a nationally renowned doctor spent nearly 8 hours working on my heart and CURED me! (He had done the 3rd attempted surgery, but had to give up after 7 1/4 hours) I literally feel better than I have in 10 years and have so much energy and motivation. So, I figured now, while the fire is burning hot, I should get myself in gear, get motivated, and get FIT!
I have formed so many bad habits over the past several years -- decaf coffee every morning with cream and often a breakfast sandwich or bagel w/cream cheese (I am a carb freak) and NO exercise. My other really terrible habit was eating late at night -- sometimes as a result of leaving work so late and other times because of meetings, etc. And late at night, I would "graze" in the cabinets, eating snacks like chips, nuts, pretzels, popcorn, etc. UGH!
So, now I have a plan! My plan is to pack breakfast and lunch everyday, and if I am not going to be home before 8, to eat a premade dinner at work before leaving the office. I am also going to get back to drinking a lot of water. Finally, I have committed to walking the 2006 1/2 marathon!! I can't even believe it!
I have been completely motivated the last several days, have been eating healthy and not late at night. I went shopping and bought all sorts of nutritious and desirable foods and have been packing lunches and dinners.
So, thank you for your support as I start this journey.
My plan for today is:
B -- coffee w/skim milk; second cup with low carb flavored coffee mate (1 WW pt); whole wheat tortilla (2) w/ healthy choice ham (1); 1 cup grapes (1)
L -- turkey burger cut up with mushrooms, onions & broccoli (3 ww pts)
D -- large salad with sliced Healthy choice lunch meats and light dressing (4)
Snacks -- lite yogurt w/pretzels (3); string cheese (2); tangerine (.5)
I still have plenty of points to play with, and may need a more substantial dinner, especially if I go to the gym.
Exercise has always been UGH!!! to me, but my exercise plan seems very doable to me right now, especially since I put together a 2 HOUR workout music playlist on my Ipod -- I am hoping that eventually, I will play through the whole thing less than 2 times while walking 13.1 miles!!!!
What do you think?
Oh, yeah, one last thing, I bought lots of sugar free mints & gum, and will use those during the day to curb my oral fixation!
Thanks, guys!