I was a very bad girl....

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I was a very bad girl....
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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 11:41am

So we had the housewarming party my mil insisted on yesterday, some things were said that kinda ticked me off but I did let it slide. I ddin't eat much then. I did kinda eat a lot last night at our party but that wasn't the very bad part........I actually drank! Me and not my usual 1 glass, I drank 3 16 oz glasses of mixed drink. Don't ask me what it was cuz we started off making a drink I found online and ended up adding stuff to it as it tasted like it was just missing something. SO I had 3 16 oz glasses of drink with 3 different kinds of alcohol in it. Yea.......not like me at all, and I thought it would help me sleep like a baby but unfortunately it seemed to have the complete opposite affect on me and I didn't sleep worth a crap. LOL I did relax however so I am dubbing it a good thing. I didn't go to bed til about 2 am and then was up by 7 am so I am just a little tired. ANYONE wanna take my quiz for me?? LOL


So I was a bad little girl and now I am going to try to be extra good all week. I feel like I am at a stall and need to change something else. My friend wanted me to join curves with her but I just don't think I want to spend that time and money on curves. I prefer the traditional gym setting and frankly I don't feel like I have enough time with my kids now let alone taking 3 more hours a week from them. SO I am trying to get dh to start walking around the neighborhood with me instead. He said he would consider it so that probably means a big FAT no. LOL BUT I

 

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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 12:21pm

first of all you are not a bad girl or a bad person just because you are human and deviated from your lifestyle change-- we are all human and have some days better than others.

first take a deep breath and a large glass of water - now you are back on your program.
your ideas of walking more, taking stairs, parking further away when possible are all in right direction. don't focus on what you did but what you will do. don't have trigger foods in your house. if it isn't there you can't eat it.

You need to stay focused--you can do this -- believe in yourself and you will succeed.

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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 1:49pm

I'm in complete agreement with Sue...you're NOT BAD, you just did something different and had a good time. Now put it behind you and move forward...don't let this be something that stalls you for a longer time. Remember you're not on a DIET, you're making a lifestyle change, and life throws curve balls at us from time to time.

Sounds like you know what you want to do...now you just have to do it. If your DH won't go for walks with you, why not go with one of your kids each evening/morning? That way you get quality one-on-one time with them for say, 30 minutes. I would also suggest learning some deep breathing techniques to help with controlling the asthma...there are also many health/fitness professionals who have helped people with asthma control it by proactively treating it rather than reactively (in other words, taking the inhaler beforehand so that you're breathing more deeply and ready to exercise rather than waiting until you are struggling)...I'm no expert, and I've never had asthma, but I do know several people who have become almost symptom-free by doing this!

Good luck and get right back on your track!

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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 1:49pm

(((((Angela))))), you aren't any kind of bad.

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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 1:58pm

Angela,
I kind of like the idea that you were a little 'naughty'. I think its great that you were drinking and still managed to let some comments pass unchallenged - I find that after three drinks I'll pretty much tell anyone any truth I think of...so great self-control there.

You've worked really hard to make your new home a reality and you deserved a break to show it off- bet the bubble gum pink and purple bedrooms were a big hit.

I can't believe that dh doen't want 20 minutes of alone time with his fabulous wife - but I bet that even if your kids grumble about it, they would secretly like the alone time with you. You do so much for them - make sure that they know that walking with you would be a gift to you that would cost them nothing!

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Mon, 03-19-2007 - 7:07am

That's my kind of BAD!! LOL.. Wohooo somebody had a nice time at the party LOL.. you remind me of me on new year's eve only that it went too far and didn't end up "gracefully"


About the exercice, maybe not sell the idea as 'exercise' but rather as connecting or some other fun thing to

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Mon, 03-19-2007 - 9:11am

Okay guys, let me elaborate 1 thing.......I meant the being a bad girl as a funny. LOL I wasn't angry with myself except for the fact that I drank NO WATER this weekend. I was ill at myself bout that.


SJ the whole drinking came AFTER the comments were made but no it wasn't because of the comments. So no I didn't have to bite my tongue with the drinks in me although I could have. She had her party then we had ours and the plan all alone was a few drinks and relaxing with friends.


As for walking. Dh walked with me yesterday while the kids were with his mom. YEA....LOL AND the best part of all, the breathing didn't get to me til right as we got home. My legs hurt a little after all the stairs and walking but hey it is good. I thought I would start with 3 days a week walking that block or however long it is. I have to drive it and see. then go from there.


hey walking is free so at least I am not spending money. LOL DD13 would walk with me but the other 2, the walking wouldnt' be relaxing but a chore with them as they wouldn't listen and would whine the whole time bout being tired and would be worried bout them and the traffic. I also found that walking a dog that has never seen a paved road but once in her life was a real chore too. Miracle I still have arms. She had her nose to the ground the whole way trying to find every smell she smelled......LMAO.


So that is my elaboration anyways.....thanks guys for listening. BTW I still haven't let go of the comments that was made. Can't seem to do that as they irked me so badly. And I thought we were FINALLY getting alone.


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Mon, 03-19-2007 - 9:54am

You know, I've never been a really big drinker, but sometimes I wish I could have a couple and not have the same thing happen that happened to you. I have a couple glasses of wine and then I can't sleep for anything. I think it's awesome that DH walked with you! Nothing says "I love you" like when my DH exercises with me. (The key is to not be stupid and think that there's a hidden message when he doesn't. LOL)

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Mon, 03-19-2007 - 11:21am

LOL--you sound like me!!! I had a really bad weekend where I was eating almost everything I wasn't supposed to. I can laugh now because I knew better but just like you said, it'll be ok. I think it's an excellent idea that you are starting to do some exercise. I wanted to start walking around the neighborhood after work but I'm always so tired. I think that I'm going to start trying to wake up early and workout then. Let me know how yours turns out!!!

Lareign

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Mon, 03-19-2007 - 2:39pm

good for you for being "bad" ... we all need it once in a while.

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