In a moment of weakness, I drove to a fast food place and ordered a burger, fries, and a lemon pie. The fries and burger were satisfying. I felt so guilty eating the pie. What a week!
It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and I’m writing about my journey toward a healthy lifestyle. I’m writing this and eating some left over hot Munchies I found in the kitchen. It’s a small ziplock bag, I keep telling myself. I won’t eat them all. I don’t eat them all. After a few chips, I start feeling sick and walk to the kitchen to get water and throw the leftover chips in the trash.
My boyfriend is taking a nap, he’s got a cold. His brother is also napping in the living room. I could turn on one of my workout videos and get a 30-minute workout but they’re both napping. So I’m stuck, bored, and trapped. I walk to the kitchen to throw the bag of Doritos. I fill a huge glass with cold water and start drinking. Yum. I walk to the restroom and then walk back to the living room. On my way to the computer I accidentally wake my boyfriend up with my monster footsteps. You know what he says? Can you stop walking around? Wow….These are my triggers.
When I feel pressured to do things I don’t want to do, when I feel hurt, sad, mad, or stressed I eat. I admit it, I’m rebellious, hard headed and even bratty when I’m in a bad mood. That’s not good for someone that eats when she feels pressured, stressed, or moody. Lately I’ve been eating like a pig for several reasons.
I’m about to close on a home this week. My real estate agent has been calling me for this and that and putting me on edge. The school year is about to end and I’ve been inputting grades, filing folders, updating student profiles, and doing a number of very boring tasks that have pushed me to eat in very unhealthy ways.
This month I went to Subway a number of times and ordered salads from McDonalds. But this week I wanted something quick, warm and meaty for lunch. In a moment of weakness, I drove to a fast food place and ordered a burger, fries, and a lemon pie. The fries and burger were satisfying. I felt so guilty eating the pie. What a week!
Ok, I’m going out to get the mail and get some fresh air. I feel like telling my boyfriend, NO!! I won’t stop walking around. If I can’t walk around indoors, I’ll do it elsewhere. I don’t have to tell him anything. I think my actions speak louder than words. See you later, dude!
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My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
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May 21 | Vernita said …
Hello Zulema,
You're not trapped - you can pre-plan your Sundays with activity included (volunteer at some of the summer festivals and you'll get exercise and fun mingled in together), take a walk around the neighborhood, or go to the mall (and walk) as you did. You have shown that you are very creative - exercisebuddies.
~Vernita
May 21 | lisa said …
Congrats on your new home! I know that is stressful! But just think of all the healthy meals you can cook in your new kitchen!
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