jody

Cheering for you! :-)

Log for November 14, 2014 Starting Weight: 268.4 Pounds 6WC Goal Weight: 248.4 Pounds Daily Calorie Allowance: 1700 Calories Consumed Today: 1889 << Over Limit Again! Weekly Walking Distance Goal: 3 miles total Running Total for this week: 3.53 miles total << Met Goal! Weekly Core Strengthening exercises goal: 5 times a week Running Total for this week: 2 Weekly Meeting Attendance: Addiction Recovery Program, TOPS Support, Therapist, Church Meetings Attended This Week: Therapist, Bishop, Addiction Recovery Program Other Notes: So I've got a recipe for soup that is soooo easy and soooo yummy, and pretty low on the fat and calories! I don't know if it freezes well, but it sure tastes good! Yum! I'll have to share sometime. My youngest daughter (age 10) and I are having a weekend together, even though it's not "my week" with the kids. It's a fun little treat to have her here, all to myself, and only her. Rare chance to hang, I'll take it! The week isn't over until Sunday. But I'll be weighing in tomorrow at TOPS Support, so I'll enter my weight then. But I won't be grading my goals until Sunday. I'm feeling good! Groovy.

Dang kidney stones! They suck rocks! Hope you feel better soon!

I wish I could claim that drawing as my own, but I stole it from the interwebs. I CAN claim this, though: I walked 2.35 miles yesterday, which is my farthest distance yet (by a lot) and I also did one of those miles in only 19 minutes, which is a HUGE improvement for me, of 4 minutes off my mile! That's pretty spiffy, if I don't say so myself! LoL

Very basic stuff. I have herniated mid-line (aka the butt gut) so I have to be cautious and go slow for a while, per the doctor. So not even full crunches, more like abdominal bracing, partial crunches, bird dog poses, and other very basic stuff. But I hate it. Hate hate hate it. I'm so friggin' lazy I guess. It's depressing for me that I can't even do a real full crunch, because the muscles on my abdomen are split down the middle, from diaphragm to pelvic region. No bueno!

I completed my mini for week one! Yay! +1 CHA for the win!

Log for November 13, 2014 Starting Weight: 268.4 Pounds Week 1 Weight Check: Week 2 Weight Check: Week 3 Weight Check: Week 4 Weight Check: Week 5 Weight Check: Week 6 Weight Check: 6WC Goal Weight: 248.4 Pounds Daily Calorie Allowance: 1700 Calories Consumed Today: 1713 << OVER LIMIT - A SMIDGE Weekly Walking Distance Goal: 3 miles total Running Total for this week: 3.53 miles total << MET GOAL! WOOT! Weekly Core Strengthening exercises goal: 5 times a week Running Total for this week: 1 Weekly Meeting Attendance: Addiction Recovery Program, TOPS Support, Therapist, Church Meetings Attended This Week: Therapist, Bishop, Addiction Recovery Program Other Notes: Wowsa, I have a blister the size of a quarter on the soft part of the ball of my foot, the bit right by my toes. It hurts like the dickens! I can't seem to make myself do the core strengthening exercises. We hates them, precious! I went to my Addiction Recovery Program. I didn't say much, but I was at least there. And because this was also part of my guild's mini-quests for week one, I have earned an additional +1 CHA. Double win! Today I'm a bit better. Tomorrow I'll be even better than today (I hope). Tomorrow is Friday, and I'm so grateful!

What it's like.

Aw, poor kitty! It's hard when our fuzzlebums go missing on us. I'll send good vibes and prayers your way! And the one with the before pictures, that IS brave. I'm super terrified of the very idea, and that's one I can't conquer just yet.

Log for November 12, 2014 Starting Weight: 268.4 Pounds Week 1 Weight Check: Week 2 Weight Check: Week 3 Weight Check: Week 4 Weight Check: Week 5 Weight Check: Week 6 Weight Check: 6WC Goal Weight: 248.4 Pounds Daily Calorie Allowance: 1700 Calories Consumed Today: 1915 << OVER LIMIT ! ! ! Weekly Walking Distance Goal: 3 miles total Running Total for this week: 0.91 miles total Weekly Core Strengthening exercises goal: 5 times a week Running Total for this week: 1 Weekly Meeting Attendance: Addiction Recover Program, TOPS Support, Therapist, Church Meetings Attended This Week: Therapist, Bishop Other Notes: I' spent the majority of today in bed. Mental illness sucks.

I use my battle log for daily logging of stuff. I use my challenge thread for weekly updates on where I am on my challenge (kinda like progress reports). I use accountabiliibuddies for checking in daily and supporting folks (cheerleading) and participating in the challenges (if they have some). I visit the tavern to see if I can support folks, and if not, to get support if I need it. And that's how I do it! Check my linkies in the sig if you need examples. :-) But it's really up to you how you do it, therre's no perfectionist keeping score, promise! :-)

Not possible to fail on Wednesday. The moment passes, and it's a new moment to begin! :-)

Log for November 11, 2014 Starting Weight: 268.4 Pounds Week 1 Weight Check: Week 2 Weight Check: Week 3 Weight Check: Week 4 Weight Check: Week 5 Weight Check: Week 6 Weight Check: 6WC Goal Weight: 248.4 Pounds Daily Calorie Allowance: 1700 Calories Consumed Today: 1413 Weekly Walking Distance Goal: 3 miles total Running Total for this week: 0.91 miles total Weekly Core Strengthening exercises goal: 5 times a week Running Total for this week: 1 Weekly Meeting Attendance: Addiction Recover Program, TOPS Support, Therapist, Church Meetings Attended This Week: Therapist Other Notes: I appreciate the prayers. I really do. I have a lot of faith in the power of prayer. I'll be going to bed early (like 8:30 PM), because I'm still rather exhausted after yesterday's ordeal. Tomorrow is a new day, and I'm looking forward to an improvement! I'm happy because I have two wonderfully snugly cats, and I love them to pieces! I'm happy because I have four wonderful kids, and I love them to pieces, too! I'm happy because I have lots of resources for support when I'm having a hard time.

Woot! I reached out to my buddy, I can't wait to get her reply! She's gonna rock, I just know it!

I don't dance, either. There is a group of folks from my church, valley wide (Arizona valley) who participate in singles dances . . . older singles 35 and up. I should go to those sometimes. I won't know a single person there, but it might be good to get to know someone in real life, instead of spending all my time with online only relationships. :-)

My daughter, Becca, loves anime, and draws a lot of eyes. LoL She's actually pretty darn amazing at it, and she spends a lot of time drawing. She wants a scanner so she can upload pics to the deviant art website.

My brave . . . let's see . . . I think that for me it will be going to my addiction recovery group this week. I have avoided going since I had a relapse 10 days ago. I have missed the last two weekly meetings. And I'm nervous, because . . . well, just because. A big part of me just wants to quit and give up and not go, because it's such a challenge for me. So that will be my brave for this week. +1 CHA for the win! (If I do, indeed, go.)

I posted in my battle log, but I'm too tired to post again here. And I am so out of energy, I can't even read the threads I follow! I'll have to catch up tomorrow. Just because griffins, especially this guy, are almost as awesome as dragons . . . ***love***

Log for November 10, 2014 Starting Weight: 268.4 Pounds 6WC Goal Weight: 248.4 Pounds Daily Calorie Allowance: 1700 Calories Consumed Today: 1698 Weekly Walking Distance Goal: 3 miles total Running Total for this week: 0.59 miles total Weekly Core Strengthening exercises goal: 5 times a week Running Total for this week: 0 Weekly Meeting Attendance: Addiction Recover Program, TOPS Support, Therapist, Church Meetings Attended This Week: Therapist Other Notes: Today I learned that my position at work is being changed from full time with benefits to part time without benefits. I had several anxiety attacks, and crying jags, and general panic and depression. It was not fun. This was in addition to other several unfortunate events today, and so I've been an emotional wreck all day. It was all I could do not to go out and binge. (I tend to drown my sorrows . . . with food. Or indulge in my addiction.) I did do some good things to deal with the stress. Although I had to leave work early, due to anxiety and an inability to think straight, I did make sure to see my therapist. I also went through several mini-meditations with my calm.com app. That helped a lot. I also went for a couple of short walks, which also helped. I spent some time with my kids, and that helped, too. We did silly things, my daughter had a "fashion show" (she's 10) and showed me some clothes she just got as hand-me-downs from her step-mom's side of the family. And I played "Minecraft" with my other daughter (she's 17). A nice break from reality. I'm lucky that the kids' step-mom came to kidnap me and give me a much needed distraction. I also didn't succumb to my addiction. Yay, bonus points! 10 days sobriety now (used to be 45, until 10 days ago. Dang.) Gotta keep on keepin' on. One day at a time. No, one moment. I'm looking forward to going to bed in a few moments. I'm utterly exhausted. Physically and emotionally. Just because, Griffins are awesome. Probably as awesome as dragons. Depends on the day.

Yes, adorable he is! :-) I love Windstone Editions figures, and this one is one I have yet to add to my collection. I really ought to make rewarding myself with Windstones part of my challenge, it would probably motivate me best! LoL It's all about finding the motivation that works! ;-)

Love Totoro!!!!! Yeah, that's what I spent the whole video staring at. Haha!

Congratulations on beginning your first challenge! I can't wait to watch you over the next 6 weeks as you learn and grow! This is a great community, and we are glad to have you!

My updated PVP Foodz Challenge: Parameters: I will not binge eat. I will not do drive-through for lunch at work, but will bring a lunch from home every day.Consequences: If I binge eat, I will call my therapist. I will also donate a full grocery bag of food (canned goods, non-perishables) to the local food bank for each instance. If I do drive-through for lunch at work, I will walk a minimum of a half mile that evening. I will also pay twice the cost of that meal to my church as an additional fast offering.Tracking: I will be tracking this primarily on my battle log, on MFP, and probably on my challenge thread (6WC 2).

Me too. Multiple Sclerosis FTW. Or FTL. Depending on the day. ;-) Love ya! In your corner, and cheerin you on!!!