joeswifemandy's Journal - DailyStrength Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:39:21 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/249462/1213409472.jpg joeswifemandy's Avatar http://dailystrength.org/people/249462 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/31/2008 01:01 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1220663 Yesterday was offically 30 days since I joined Curves.  I had to get weighed in and measured, and I was soooo surprised!  I lost a total of 9 lbs, and I have lost an overall of 9.5 inches.....WOW!  I hope I can do that good in the next 30 days....(you get weighed and measured every 30... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:01:08 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/29/2008 02:13 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1217027 I DID IT!!!!    I LOST 1/2  LB AT MY TOPS MEETING LAST NIGHT!!!!!   YEEEAAAAAA!!!!!!   I HAVE OFFICIALLY LOST FOR 4 WEEKS IN A ROW NOW!!!   If I can just make it another 2 weeks I will get an award for being a 6 week loser!!!   GO ME! ... Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:13:44 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/28/2008 01:27 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1214904 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:27:45 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/28/2008 01:12 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1214879 Okay, it's Monday, that means I have my TOPS meeting tonight!  For those of you that don't know what TOPS is, it stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, and I LOVE IT. We meet every Monday night, and play little games and have a program.  Last week I won the "Biggest Loser of the... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:12:57 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/24/2008 11:10 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1207770 I was just thinking yesterday of how nice it is to not feel like my entire life is being ruled by food anymore.  A friend at church last night gave out some chocolate covered pretzels and carmel toffee drizzled popcorn that she had left over from a bake sale.  It was AWLFUL!  It was s... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:10:38 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/21/2008 11:05 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1202912 YEA!!!!!   I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!   I WENT TO MY TOPS MEETING TONIGHT AND GUESS HOW MUCH I LOST?!?!?!?!?    5 lbs. !!!!  ISN'T THAT AMAZING!!!????  5 POUNDS, AND ALL I HAVE DONE IS EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT!!!!       I WON ... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:05:16 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/21/2008 10:49 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1201618 I   am gettin a little better at this morning thing.  I got up yesterday AND today before 9:00.  Actually it was around 8:45, so that's not too bad.  I went to bed last night around midnight or so... I still need to work on getting to bed earlier.  I have ... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:49:45 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/18/2008 10:41 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1196258 Okay, well I didn't get up at 8:30, but I DID get up around 9. That is better than usual.  The reason I didn't get up early is because I didn't go to bed until 3:30 in the morning....I know, I know!  I need to get to bed earlier!  It's not that I can't sleep, I jus... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:41:45 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/17/2008 11:35 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1194221 Well, I got up at 8:30 today. That's a first in a long time.  I hate the fact that I sleep until 10:00 everyday. I HATE it!  I also hate the fact that I don't go to bed until 1 in the morning.  There is so much that I could get done in the mornings if I'd just get up.I use... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:35:57 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/16/2008 11:35 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1192055 It's been a while since my last entry.   I haven't binged in a long time. I am really proud of myself.  I have been eating a lot better.  I still occassionally eat something that isn't so great, but not half as much as I was.  I am not even eating cookies and stu... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:35:41 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/10/2008 09:43 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1180631 Good day today. Just got back from Curves. I also walk a little under a mile today. Christopher just got back from Kings Island, (I know I said Cedar Point in my other entry).  My eating has been really good too. That's all for today! Mandy Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:43:13 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/09/2008 11:45 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1178582 Well, another good day.  I   went to Curves this evening  before  I went to church.   I can't believe I actually did  because I have cramps sooo bad.  I am proud of myself for going, Joe is proud of me too.  It's just gonna be me and Chloe al... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:45:03 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/08/2008 04:23 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1175321 I am feeling so much better today. I stayed up last night and read my Bible for a little while, and spent some time praying. My friend Naomi came out and watched Chloe and Christopher for me while I went to Curves. I had a really good work out. Then I came home and Naomi and I got the kids outs... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:23:32 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/08/2008 02:19 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1174125 Well, I am feeling a little better today.  I think that I way over reacted lastnight over nothing.  I have just been struggling a lot lately, and I let something upset me way too much.  I really need to focus right now on getting my life better in tune with God. I have really let my s... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:19:39 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/06/2008 11:20 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1171593 I am so mad right now I just feel like crying and eating till I puke.  I am feeling very hateful at the moment.  I just had something happen that has got me so mad that I can't even think straight.  Nevermind, I'm outta here. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:20:14 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 07/03/2008 12:43 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1164935 Well believe it or not, I have actually been walking alittle everyday. I am going to Curves every other day for now. I might go more once I get used to it.  I have been really watching my eating. I am trying to stay around 1500 calories a day.  My mood has not really got any better though.... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:43:03 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 06/30/2008 10:43 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1158831 I am so sad today. I have been so sad all week I guess. I had my TOPS meeting tonight and I gained     5 lbs! How did I let this happen? I was doing so good. I have just had that " I don't care about anything" attitude this week.I did go and join Curves today. I did... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:43:37 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 06/28/2008 09:25 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1153335 Okay, I have not ate yet this morning so I am here to make a fresh start.  I am posting this entry in my journal to hold myself accountable for this day.  I am going to do good and drink a lot of water. I will do this today and then I will take tomorrow when it gets here. Mandy Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:25:37 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 06/27/2008 10:46 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1152699 Okay, here I am....in the middle of a disaster. Tonight I ate a ton of sugar cookies, 2 bags of popcorn, mountain dew, plus a bunch of stupid stuff I ate earlier. What is my problem.....Okay, am I upset about something?......Not really, I HAVE been bummed out about being so lazy.....is there somethi... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:46:25 +0100 joeswifemandy's entry on 06/27/2008 02:06 http://dailystrength.org/people/249462/journal/1151745 It's been a while since I have posted. I am doing okay. I have still not binged, although my eating hasn't been that great the last few days. I don't know what my problem is. I have just been craving certain junk food. Like popcorn for example, I think I could honestly live on popcorn. I love it! ... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:06:17 +0100