Greeky's Baby Steps

**hikerchick** · 07-18-2004, 02:12 PM

Hey Greeky!

I don't know how I missed your journal before. Anyway, Hi! Looks like you struggle with the same issues I do, and many of us here. Definitely read that Dr. Phil book. Then read it again and again until it sinks in. There is a lot of good information in there. I could relate to much of it. Keeping a journal is good too - these people will keep you on track!

Good luck with all of your goals hon!

**greekblondechic** · 07-18-2004, 09:37 PM

hey lil bro

flex! u r sooo right, i am always like, i do all this and get nowhere and get frustrated, need to just do it and not think about it since i know the results will come slow. just wish it wasnt that way

welcome to my journal hikerchick! i dunno why i keep putting off reading it, i guess cuz i am out and about a lot..but thats no excuse..

meals sucked today and no workout

M1: 1 cup oats w lite syrup, lc yogurt, sf popsicle, coffee w milk
M2: pork souvlaki, coconut bar, a few reduced sugar cocoa puffs (wow this looks bad lol)
M3: light frapp, cheesecake bite thingie, small piece chocolate
M4: chicken salad w mango and dressign and peanuts (houlihans) coffee w milk

clothes shopping made me really, really upset

**Sapphire** · 07-19-2004, 06:52 AM

Your meals weren't that bad Hun... but too much sugar!!!!!

AND where are your greens???? NO VEGGIES??????

Do I sound like your Mom now?

I had a bad eating day too yesterday. Oh well

Today I am doing a low carb to repent.

Try to eat clean today Hun!!! AND forget about yesterday!!!

**naturaltan** · 07-19-2004, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

need to just do it and not think about it

exactly!

i dunno why i keep putting off reading it, i guess cuz i am out and about a lot..but thats no excuse..

If this book may help, you should really try and read it Greeky.

clothes shopping made me really, really upset

if shopping for clothes makes you upset, why do it? Unless you really need clothes, don't do it.

**Jill** · 07-19-2004, 10:31 AM

Sapphy and Nt are right. I strongly suggest more veggies, they are good for you, and fill ya up!

Try to stay away from the clothes shopping for a while too-it only seems to have a negative effect on you. Im bloating like crazy right now, would like to go shopping, but I know it would only piss me off.

What is a coconut bar? Like a chocolate bar?

**greekblondechic** · 07-19-2004, 09:53 PM

I usually eat more veggies.. All i ever eat is salad!

I clothes shop because I need clothes, not because I want to..

the coconut bar is a ice pop thing

sorry for short replies, was at work over 12 hrs today

meals were fine, except TOO much coffee. no workout. working all day tomorrow too. only good thing, a friend's dad works for victorias secret and is going to see if he can help me get a job there (working on the corporate side..not in the stores)

one word: DISCOUNT

**PreMier** · 07-19-2004, 09:56 PM

Hi Viv! You have a job? Where do you work? VS?

**greekblondechic** · 07-19-2004, 09:57 PM

I work in a diner (hostess), my friends dad is a patternmaker for VS.

**PreMier** · 07-19-2004, 10:04 PM

How long have you been a hostess with the mostest?

That would be awesome if you got to work for VS. I hope you get the job

**Jill** · 07-19-2004, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

one word: DISCOUNT

You are sooooooooooo cute!

**greekblondechic** · 07-19-2004, 10:08 PM

premi, this place bout a month and a half, and ive worked in a diff diner two seperate times for several months each time

vs is a big successful company and lot of room for growth

jilly.. the discount is for a lot of other stores too. it would be soo great, btw thanks babygirl u r cute too

**Jenny** · 07-20-2004, 12:28 AM

Wohoo, discount is the way to go!

I hope you friends dad can hook you up, that would be great for ya

I'm planning on indulging in some Victoria's Secret underwear when I get there

How did the eating go today?

**greekblondechic** · 07-20-2004, 10:38 PM

Hey Jenny! Eating was good..again main downfall was TOO MUCH COFFEE!!!!!! (w/ milk or half n half)

Oh and not enough protein!

M1: 3/4c oat bran w. lite syrup
M2: coffee w milk, a few almonds (approx 1/2 small bag ~90cal)
M3: chicken salad dressing on side coffee w milk
M4: a few grapes coffee w milk
M5: same as M3
M6: 1/2c oat bran w lite syrup (damn i am so hungry)

**Jenny** · 07-20-2004, 11:44 PM

Hey Greeky

Don't worry so much about the coffee

I drink coffee all the time

Focus on the diet now, you can work on the caffine addiction later

**lakergirl** · 07-20-2004, 11:50 PM

Hey greeky!

Exciting stuff about VS. we dont even have any where I live!!

so buy lots and lots of cute stuff so I can live it through you! haha. we do have a la senza and I am in love with that store, along with the nike store, its quite a combination!

as for the coffee.. yeah i know. im stuck on caffeine too.. I just cant quite give it up when I need my energy. Im the type who gets 6 hours of sleep if im lucky and my body is cooperating, I never get to sleep easily! oh well! coffee is my savior!! hehe!

have a good wednesday GBC

**greekblondechic** · 07-21-2004, 12:28 AM

Add: a lot of watermelon and a LOT of reduced sugar cocoa puffs. i shouldve just went to bed

**atherjen** · 07-21-2004, 03:23 AM

Just start fresh again this morning Viv!

Maybe today try for a bit more protein, it will help to keep you fuller and more satsified. How about snacking on raw veggies? make your own homemade dip w/cottage cheese, plain yogurt, spices, lemon, etc, etc. just a thought.

Victoria Secret would be awesome!

I hope you get the job

**ncgirl21** · 07-21-2004, 08:45 AM

Hey Viv!! Watermelon sounds yummy

!! Have a great day hun and good luck with the job

**Stacey** · 07-21-2004, 09:31 AM

Hey Greeky!!!

Oh wow that would be awesome if you got the job at VS!! Good Luck! I'm saying a prayer for you!!!!

man I bet you were tired after working that 12 hour day!!! Yuck!

Take care sweetie!!!!

**greekblondechic** · 07-21-2004, 10:34 AM

Hey ladies! thanks for the positive comments and not berating me for my slip up!

I hate when I pass up not-as-bad for u food bc I dont want to be eating say carbs at night, then I eat something much worse! I shouldve had an apple and veggies to fill me up or something! I was so hungry! GRR! Oh yeah and more protein!

I also hate how I never have energy to go to the gym in the morning anymore

**atherjen** · 07-21-2004, 10:59 AM

are you getting enough sleep at night hun?

**Jill** · 07-21-2004, 07:52 PM

Hey twiny twin twin!! Did you throw out those stupid coco puffs yet?

Its way easier to NOT eat em when they are not there!

As for the watermellon, its ok(its pretty much all water anywase)-Also, Jilly ate a WHOLE bunch of blueberries yesterday. I just cant seem to eat only 1?

Dont know why.

**naturaltan** · 07-22-2004, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Hey ladies! thanks for the positive comments and not berating me for my slip up!

I hate when I pass up not-as-bad for u food bc I dont want to be eating say carbs at night, then I eat something much worse! I shouldve had an apple and veggies to fill me up or something! I was so hungry! GRR! Oh yeah and more protein!

I also hate how I never have energy to go to the gym in the morning anymore

improving the meals during the day might help with your overall energy level.

**greekblondechic** · 07-22-2004, 02:33 PM

Jenjen, no i dont get enough sleep but i am trying..now getting around 6 sometimes 7 which is a lot better than 4-5

Jilly i cant throw it out cuz its my sisters breakfast. i dont want to deprive myself of fruits, and blueberries are soooo healthy for u.. 1, haha! i can eat a whole pack!

NT, I see what ur saying, but i think its moreso a sleep and my problems w my mom emotionally draining me and stuff, i will be ok

Yesterdays meals were fine honestly dont remember them tho.

**naturaltan** · 07-22-2004, 02:55 PM

... I know your squabbles with you mom have much to do with your lack of sleep.

**greekblondechic** · 07-22-2004, 08:48 PM

Nt, that is why I am happy me and my therapist are working on figuring out new ways to deal with her so that we have a better relationship. I feel like at this point, we are basically fighting about nothing, except we both take out our bad days/frustrations out on each other and we have horrible communication patterns. I know my self-esteem will also improve when my relationship with my parents improves.

I went to wallymart

That place rocks!

M1: 3/4c oat bran w lite syrup, light frap
M2: pork chop, green beans
M3: 1/2 protein bar, 1/2c oat bran w lt syrp, 4 strawbrries, sf pop
M4: chicken ceasar salad. some of bro's choc cake, light frap, sf pop, watermelon

No workout again

Yesterdays workout was just some dancing.

note to self: go to the frickin gym already!

**Jill** · 07-22-2004, 10:28 PM

Hey Lady!! I got your message, was out for dinner. Thanks!!

Meals look good today too.

I eat way too many sf popsicles a day, but hey they are only 8 calories!

Thats why I can justify 5 a day.

What did you buy from wallymart???

**atherjen** · 07-23-2004, 04:26 AM

I hope that you and your mother get things worked out more smoothly in the near future

less stress for certain.
is there any reason not enough sleep at night? busy or just cant sleep?

oh and GO TO THE GYM!!

hehe dancing is awesome form of cardio though!! lol

**greekblondechic** · 07-23-2004, 08:58 AM

Jilly, I also ended up having a lollipop (bad) and a few pieces of steak (good) Overall, it wasn't so bad. What kind of sf pops have only 8 cals? The lowest I've seen is 15 cals.

My weight is still high.

From walmart all I got was makeup, self tanner (hopefuly it works) hair ties and a couple nail polishes. I spend too much money lately tho, the day before i bought a cuute black suit coat type thing, capris, and a dress and 2 pairs of shoes!

Jen.. I guess I don't sleep cuz I am too upset and I kinda wait til it subsides til I can go to sleep, and then I always end up waking up earlier than I'd like to.

I will go today, I may just do weights tho. Better than nothing..right?

**naturaltan** · 07-23-2004, 09:00 AM

going to the gym helps me on bad days ... and on those where I seem to lack energy, once I get to the gym and start lifting, I am ok - until I get home and sack out on the couch, but the workout was done.

Like you asked in Jill's journal, just force yourself to go. It's hard when you are having a bad day, or lack energy, but once it's over, you'll find yourself feeling much better. You have a goal, now you just have to kick your a$$ and get going Miss Greeky. Make a promise to yourself to go to gym one day when you're not feeling like it ... I think you'll be surprised at how much better you'll feel.

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