Healthy Living Journal – Day 5

I had said I was going to try and get more activity in today, and I definitely did. I ended up going for an hour walk. I'm a bit sore, but I really enjoyed it. I walked all over the town I live in earlier today. It was a bit hot out, but not so hot to where I didn't feel like getting out to enjoy the sunshine!

One of the things that I love about the weight watchers flex plan i'm on is that i'm able to eat anything really, as long as I pratice portion control and write it down. I felt like having some ice cream today while I was out on my walk, so I stopped at McDonald's and had one of their hot fudge sundaes. It was only 5 weight watchers points, and I really enjoyed it! My leader talks about enjoying your food when you have it, and I definitely did. I didn't give up my actual food points for it though. What I did was use 5 of the 35 bonus points I get per week. I normally don't touch them, but I decided to today. I'm glad I did.

Breakfast today was a bown of oatmeal with some raisins mixed in. I also had a glass of light orange juice. For lunch I had some egg beaters and cheese on 2 slices of light bread with some light mayo. I'm not sure what dinner is going to be yet, though i'll probably scrounge something up as soon as I finish writing this. I don't feel like cooking, so it'll be something quick and easy. Prrobably a bowl of cereal or something.

I can do this!! I'm going to succeed. I'm going to lose the weight.

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Kevin E. Aug 16, 2008, 6:34pm EDT

You are inspiring!

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Laura C. Aug 16, 2008, 6:37pm EDT

thank you for saying that! I really want to help others get healthier at the same time I am. If I can help at least one other person it'll be even better than just getting to my goal weight!

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Holli G. Aug 16, 2008, 8:01pm EDT

Do you find that its more expensive to eat healthier? Like buying light everything and fresh furits and veggies?

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Laura C. Aug 16, 2008, 8:15pm EDT

DEFINITELY!! and it drives me crazy! the light stuff isn't to bad, but the fruits and veggies are crazy! I try and buy whatever is on sale that week. It does help me have a variety at least. There is a local farm market I need to get to also, it's much cheaper. Another thing I do is buy alot of it frozen, especially the veggies. My local store, Kroger, sometimes has them for a buck a bag and I stock up. It's alot healthier than canned.

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Holli G. Aug 16, 2008, 8:20pm EDT

That is the biggest problem i have. I just can't afford to eat healthier...people say you can't afford not to..but for me im stretching $ anyway. Thanks for answering :)

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Laura C. Aug 16, 2008, 8:29pm EDT

no problem. I understand. I can't really afford it either. I usually get food aid from the state, but i've been having issues with getting it this month, so i'm not going to be able to afford any fruits or veggies. Luckily I have a bunch of frozen stuff, and a few cans too. Not as healthy, but gotta do what I gotta do. You think healthier food would cost less since it has LESS in it!

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Anne E. Aug 16, 2008, 10:34pm EDT

have either of you tried the angel food ministries program in your areas? for 19 bucks you can get a bunch of fruit and veggies. I can't recall the link off hand, but you can also get a ton of food for 30 bucks. If you get your food benefit stuff taken care of Laura, i'm pretty sure they accept the food stamp card too.

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