Jay-nee's journal

[jay-nee]

Well, I have been working out for 13 days straight now and joined WISH officially on 11/30/04. I set goals on the boards to exercise for 1000 minutes this month and also to loose 5 pounds by New Years.

But, more than that, I want to feel healthy again. I am a jock who always could eat and do what I wanted until an accident that destroyed my left knee in August of 1986. For along time, I refused to work out, I was so scared to hurt again.

Slowly, I added pounds. But, I can hide weight very well. No one can ever guess my weight. Well, two kids later, I was heavier than I would I would have liked to be... I did WW and took it all off. Felt great.

I few years later, it had crept back on and a few more. I decided to start walking 3 miles a day, religiously. Took it off until winter, Maine is COLD, and I didn't know how to dress. Got discouraged...

Well, about 4 years ago, I decided to bite the bullet and do something I always wanted to do...get my black belt in karate. So, I started working out again for real! I did probably 5 karate classes a week and 2 cardio kickboxing, I felt and LOOKED great! Until about 4 months before I would get my black belt. Learning a new karate move, I started to ruin my knee again. I was so determined that I just kept doing it (stupid). I was hurting all of the time at that point.

So, went to the Dr's and he sent me to another, who sent me to another, who finally said... no karate and NO walking. Come to find out the 3-5 miles a day that I was walking was also destroying my knee. Started PT, which sucked! I was so bummed by now, that I had to start all over again... And, bummed I stayed... until Thanksgiving this year. Not really sure what motivated me, but I am back!

Dr's gave me the okay to bike, so I am biking... Which coinceidentally, had always been my sport of choice when I was in HS and college. I am learning to enjoy it again and be friends with it! I miss walking so much though... It was so nice to be able to do everyday.

But, honestly, I don't think I would be so motivated to stick with it if it weren't for WISH. I document my daily workouts almost everyday and I read and read everyones hints, sucesses, and failures too.

So, thank you to the folks who started this board. You are awesome. I have been a member on Pete's boards for years (lost my profile during one of the upgrades years ago) and didn't realize it until a year or so went by (I'm mostly a very frequent lurker).

My plan is to eat smaller portions, eat healthier, and workout daily on the bike and add pilates every other day for additional toning.

Thank you again WISH boards...

I hope to add to this often, maybe I will be able to stay motivated through those hard times...

By the way, I weighed 192 at the start of this and I am wearing a size 16 pant comfortably. I hope to get back down to a size 12 very comfortably and, probably, around 155. 37 pounds.

As of Tuesday, 12/07/04, I weighed 190.5 lbs and as of today, I have worked out 457 minutes in Dec. Boy, I can only hope to keep that going! Yippee!

[wilderness01]

HI there and welcome. You will find alot of nice people here who are truly supportive. :flower1:

[jay-nee]

Thanks for the welcome...

[jay-nee]

It seems when DH is home, I eat so much unhealthier! Went out for pizza! I, thankfully, ordered the smallest (9") and only ate 1/2! But, still, pizza! Honestly, I didn't know what to order without feeling like I was deprived...

The kids seem to understand and love the change to eating whole grains, but we still have to buy white bread and ice cream for Dad... Argh!

Oh, well, enough griping... Just worried about when he is back from overtime and whether my willpower can stand knowing he is eating all the "good" stuff... :-) I am just hoping that "santa" does not bring too much candy this year. (A little bit might be nice though..) :-)

Also, what the heck can I eat at WDW? Eating is the best down there... will have to figure out what to order before we leave so I can be "good" without feeling deprived...

[Strings]

Hi Jaynee,
Welcome to the Journals!
You will find a ton of support here. There are some awesome people around here. You have a solid plan, and I know you will succeed.

Can't DH's be frustrating? It makes it so much harder to get healthy when our family sabotages us. Maybe you could get your kids support and make a moratorium on at least ice cream for the new year? Have you tried explaining how much harder it makes it for you? I hope you find a solution.

Have a great Monday,
Beth

[jay-nee]

Well, another week has passed since I officially joined WISH. My exercise total as of yesterday is now 567/1000 and I have lost another 1.5 lbs so I am down to 189 lbs, still 34 to go. I am so proud of my great start!

Strings...I am okay with ice cream being in the house, I don't really care at this point. It isn't one of those things I go running too. My downfall is pastries and candy. I try really hard to avoid having those in the house! Also, I just love food! So, I am trying to not have seconds and really think about how full I am while I am eating too. The kids are great! They know that I am trying to do this the right way and just eat healthy and exercise regularly and they are so supportive of the changes! Great kids!

What I am worried about is...eating at WDW and work events...I tend to not think about how much I am eating, and I love food (see the trend here?)...

I am trying to plan what I am going to eat before hand... I hope that works...

But for now, I am celebrating my success! I am feeling good just knowing that I started this journey!

Thanks WISH!

[Strings]

Jay-nee,

CONGRATULATIONS! 1.5 pounds is an awesome start to losing those 35 pounds. Keep up the great work.
Beth

[Princess Michelle]

Hi Jaynee! I'm glad to see you started a journal, they are the best! ::yes:: You'll get all the support and encouragement (and kicks in the pants) you could ever want! :teeth:

You are off to a great start! You know, eating at WDW isn't really that hard. They have so many healthy selections. A lot of the fast food places sell really yummy salads and almost all the sit down restaurants offer healthier options as well. Have you ever gone to www.allearsnet.com? There are menus there and you can maybe see what you might like before you go. :)

[sunkissed212]

Hi jay-nee...I figured since you posted on my thread...I should visit your journal and say HI! So, HI!

Looks like you're doing great on your path to weight loss. I can't wait to get my journal underway. I can tell this really helps

Congrats on your loss so far and keep up the great work!! Take care

[jay-nee]

Well, I had my surgery yesterday and, thankfully, it went really well. I feel pretty good and should be able to bike lightly starting Monday. Probably no pilates for a week after that...

Trying hard to stay on track but I can't drive until MOnday and I can't cook either until tomorrow. Plus my Mom went home today. bummed... I miss her so much. Until 6 months ago she lived 25 minutes away, now she is 2 1/2 hours away. We both cry so hard when she leaves... She's my best friend...

Of course, Mom brought sweets (love them, bad news, right...). Very dangerous, I can't exercise and there are sweets around. ARGH! I'm trying to be good, but I am so bored and I am a boredom eater... yuck... Can't wait for MONDAY!

I just hope I don't add weight so I can get to my 5 lb goal for Jan 1st! I was already ahead on my exercise goal (647/1000) so I should be okay if I can get back on the bike starting Monday, I really miss it alot already! I will just have to do at least 30 minutes a day to make that goal.

Note to Princess Michelle: yeah, I have already printed the menus from Allears.net. Thankfully a site I found years ago. But, how to stay on track with all of those foods around? I love so much to have a little bit of this and a little bit of that! Thankfully, we will only be doing 2 buffets this time (Boma for dinner for DD Bday and Boma for breakfast at DS's request). I have discovered a wonderful salad at Peco's Bills that I order without the chicken. Very yummy. I am trying to go through the menus and figure out what to order so that I will have a plan. Is that what you do at WDW? I need a strategy...

BTW, thanks to those who have posted to my journal, I really appreciate your encouragement on my journey!

It's feels so good just to put down how I feel today... At least tomorrow I will be able to cook something...healthy!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee!

I've been around WISH along time, but very new to the journals. I hope you recover from surgery really fast and can get back on the bike. I really commend you for keeping optimistic and trying new things after your knee injury. Injury is my biggest fear. I feel like I would lose all progress if I had to stop exercising abruptly.

I know what you mean about missing your Mom. My mom used to live 5-10 minutes away and now lives 45-60 minutes depending on our outrageous traffic. It sure has changed how we visit :(

Sending pixie dust and postive thoughts your way :)

Sundie

[jay-nee]

First of all, thank you plutosmyfav, very kind words... My Mom called last night to check on me. She cried the whole way home. Her move has been very complicated and she still has very mixed feelings about it, my family misses her so much! Nice to know you understand how I feel...

I am still trying to keep my attitude in the right place, hoping that I can get back on track tomorrow! My knee has been feeling great, but my DS mentioned it probably is the pain meds (why didn't I think of that?). I was thinking maybe all the biking had helped! I go back to the Dr for my knee on Jan 6th, hoping that we can make some positive headway now that I am biking each day.

I did pretty good last night and only had 2 pieces of pizza. Of course, when you had a couple of licorice bits and a piece of fudge, maybe not that great! Thankfully, I can report that the licorice and the fudge are now gone! Thanks to my DH and the kids! I'll have to remind my Mom for another time, although I did notice it was a smaller tin this year (good thinking Mom!)...

Today, I should be able to cook. Not sure what I'll make but, something good for us! Yippee! DH has to work, again! :-( He's not been able to help much, so DS has been picking up the slack since my Mom went home yesterday. Poor kid, I had to wake him at 6:30 this morning to walk the dog and it snowed to boot. He's a good sport though and I should be able to walk the dog tomorrow! I might een walk with them this afternoon too, if it's not slippery... DS and I will have to do the barn chores this afternoon together anyway so, at least, I will get outside for some fresh air!

I so want to get back on track... My Mom gave me this book on pilates, yoga, meditation, and stress relief for Christmas so I have been reading that. It's mostly common sense, but interesting... I think I will have to wait to start pilates until I see the Dr for my follow-up on the 30th, but she did ok the biking as long as I ease into it. I think I will be off the pain meds as of later today, at least I hope so, they make me a little loopy.

So glad I got my clippies to work! On Tuesday, I can update to 3 weeks with you folks!

Thanks again to the folks who have been so supportive of this newcomer! You guys are great!

[Blueeyes101817]

hi Jay-nee..i hope your surgery recovery is going well! i wanted to say i appreciate you coming to my journal, since i just started it, so i will come visiting your journal :) i know what you mean about all the posts being encouragement..there was a day last week that i DID NOT want to go to curves , just wanted to be a bum..i looked at my journal, and someone had posted...i got right up and went...:)

[jay-nee]

My tummy hurts today... And, I am soooooo bored! DH is at work and I am sick of watching the kids play Gamecube. I'm sick of DVDs and I'm sick of reading. Thank God there are no sweets in the house now.

This day is so long! I hate to wish a day away, but tomorrow better be better than this... I'm supposed to be resting and I can't stand it!

Sorry to be a bummer Jen...but, thanks for asking anyway! Good for you to go to Curves again. Keep up the GREAT work!!!!!

[Blueeyes101817]

no bummer here--ive had a boring day too--was up late last night and havent felt like moving!! tomorrow will be better!!

[jay-nee]

I apprecaite your words today, helps to keep me going. It's already starting to get dark here (3:50pm), can't stand that either!

Kids and I are just mullin' around at this point. Just got done staring at the presents, wondering what they are... Even the dog is bored, he keeps barking at anything! It's actually pretty funny! He's a Border Collie, so they are pretty interesting anyway. He so badly wants to jump up to visit me, but I have to tell him no way! He doesn't quite get why I'm not being my usual self...

Thankfully, I am not due back to work until Wednesday. I don't think I'd make it in tomorrow anyway... (still hoping to bike some though...)

It's a really good thing that I did all of my shopping knowing about this surgery! If not, I'd be in REAL trouble...

Well, DS and I are going to hobble out to the barn and try to get the animals fed, hopefully without incident!

Thanks again, Jen, for keeping me company today! You will never know how much it meant to me! :-) Happy Holidays! BTW, we will be at WDW between your two trips, Jan 20 thru Jan 29 at POR! Funny huh? Where are you staying?

[Blueeyes101817]

no problem jaynee--i sent you a PM..
but i am staying at POR the first time and AKL the second :) where are you staying

[jay-nee]

Well, I made it thru the most boring weekend of my life! I feel better today (24 hrs without pains meds definately helps, I'm sure!). I'm also not as bloated as I felt after the surgery and even yesterday too.

Well, I walked the dog this morning, but only 1/2 his normal walk because it snowed about 2-3 inches and it's slippery and I didn't think it would be good to take a tumble my 1st time out! :-)

So, my new day... hummmm... what should I do? Well, I'm definately NOT laying on the couch all day! I will probably cook breakfast for the kids and make a real meal for dinner! I had hoped to do that last night, but no motivation! Yikes... Plus, I get to bike today!

Well, hopefully back on track! (Thanks again Jen, you really helped me thru a really, really tough day yesterday!). BTW, we are staying at POR too!

[Blueeyes101817]

glad your day is better today!! yummm what cha making for dinner? maybe ill come visith ahahaha..be careful out in the snow!!! its freezing here, so i know its worse there...just dont push it after your surgery too much...i konw i did that , and regretted it, so be careful

[jay-nee]

I biked for 30 minutes! Granted I was on level 1 and at about a 9 mph pace, but still... I got to move for real again! (just a little happy!).

No, I did not overdo it either, I feel great and it didn't pull or anything! I didn't walk the dog though, it's snowing still, and very icy underneath. Not worth it to slip or fall. DS is being a real trooper!

So glad to feel a bit normal again. I am going to weigh myself tomorrow morning and see if there is any damage to report.

Jenn - I was so careful and just stayed at a really steady pace. I had to bike in my big PJ pants so I didn't put any pressure on the two holes (laproscopy for my tubal, yuck!). The one on my belly button is just tender today and the other one isn't bothering me a bit. I had to get off the pill because my blood pressure was becoming an issue. DH was going to have it done, but when we talked to the Dr, she thought it would be better for me to go through it (long story...). Everyone that found out has been giving me a really hard time about DH not having it done, so that is why I hadn't said it before... I am sick of everyone's opinions! ARGH! BTW, you have been so good to keep up with my happenings, thank you!

[Strings]

Hi There,

I am sorry I haven't been around. I am glad your surgery went well, and thqat you are on the road to recovery. It is good to hear that you are taking things slowly. I'm sure now that you are back to exercising you'll reach that goal. Take extra good care of yourself.
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

I'm so glad to hear you were able to bike without pain or strain! I know how important it is to feel 'normal' again! You're doing great-- just don't overdo it. You'll be biking fast and furious again in no time :)

Sundie

[jay-nee]

officially 3 weeks today!

Jenn, Beth, and Sunny - Thanks for the very kind words. It's nice just knowing that my fellow WISHers are pulling for me! I am feeling better today, my belly button still hurts a bit, but I'm trying not to bend, etc to aggravate it! But, thanks for reminding me to take it slow!

I will try and bike again today using the same strategy. Also, today is WI day. I so hope there is not damage, but if so, I will deal with it! I have to wait until DH gets up to WI because scale is in our bathroom. I am excited because I think I've done pretty well this past week.

Tomorrow I am back to work, but just for 2 short days, so that's not too bad. I only work 20 hrs a week, so I am mostly a SAHM because we homeschool our 2 kids. It has stopped snowing so I am hoping to, maybe, get out of the house to do something (anything!).

I was even able to walk the dog this morning. It's still slippery, but I was careful.

Does anyone out there do yoga? I will be doing pilates once the Dr okays, but in the meantime, I'd love to learn more about yoga. Because of my knee I can't do the traditional walking, running, etc. And a membership to the local pool is way TOO much money. Although that would probably be best...

Speaking of my knee, it has been feeling so much better since I started biking regularly. If I only got that out of this journey, even that would be worth it!

I will check in later today with my WI, hoping for good news...

[jay-nee]

I did it, 5 extra lbs forever gone. So psyched, even made my New Years Challenge goal too.

Now, I will just continue to work on that Dec Exercise Challenge goal of 1000, but I am already at 677 and should be just over 700 after today.

Thanks everyone for ALL of your support. It is so nice knowing you got my back!

Keep up the great work everyone!

[plutosmyfav]

Congratulations on the new clippie!!!!!! Great job on your exercise minutes. AND you made your New Years Challenge goal WHOOO HOOOOO!!!! I'm still 3 away from mine, probably won't happen but I'm not upset about it. This is probably my first holiday season of losing EVER!!!!!!

Keep up the great work!

Sundie

[jay-nee]

I am so psyched... You still have almost 2 weeks until New Years, try to stay on track and you'll make it for sure. But, if you don't at least you know you didn't gain as much as you would have, right? That's how I look at it!

We are staying home for Christmas so I think it will be easier to stay on track. I told DH not to get me the gobs of candy that he usually fills my stocking with, hopefully, he will be mindful (I asked DS to keep an eye on things too... my little elf...)...

But, the kids do want Shrimp Alfredo, so I am going to have to be very careful! They asked for salad too, so I will lean towards that ALOT! It should be okay though. I love a fresh salad...

Have you lived in Burlington long? I'm originally from Georgetown up by Newburyport until I was 11, then up to Maine. Still not considered a Mainer though...

Happy Holidays! Sounds like you have a GREAT attitude! I love it!

[Blueeyes101817]

jaynee--woohoo!! i bet you feel great being able to get "back to normal!!"

congrats!

[jay-nee]

Thanks to all who have posted supporting me!

I've been doing really great with my eating habits, tonight and tomorrow are the true tests of my will-power! I'm try to think about it ahead of time so I can stay on track. I will allow myself to "cheat" a bit tomorrow though.

I have consistently been biking all week for 30 minutes. I give myself a little challenge each day to see how things are feeling. So far, so good. I go see Dr for post-op on the 30th, hoping she gives me the true green light. Then I will start to add pilates every other day again. I asked for a upper body pilates DVD for Xmas, so maybe I'll have a new workout for New Years.

I feel so good and much healthier. I went on a website the other day to calculate my BMI and I am considered obese at any weight over 185, so it will be nice to drop below that point for that reason alone! I am 5'6" and my target weight should be anything below 154 according to BMI. So my goal of 155, is a pretty good starting point. If I am a fit 155, I think that I'll be happy there. If I drop too low, I start to look really gaunt in the face anyway.

So, just wanted to check in. Also, to everyone here at WISH, Happy Holidays! I'll try and check in the next few days...

[plutosmyfav]

Did you get your Pilates DVD? I asked for the FIRM 3-in-1 system and got it! I am so excited! I'm glad to hear your biking is working for you. You sound so positive, and you've set healthy realistic goals. Good for you!

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

jay-nee--good luck with your post op appointment!! always nice to get the "green light"..hope your christmas was good! talk to u soon!!

[jay-nee]

Hey Girls! Things are going really well. I did "pretty good" this past weekend, I can't wait 'til all the "good" stuff is gone! I am definately a complusive eater, so scary, but it runs in my family. Until my knee problems started again, I was so active it never really mattered to me. Now, it matters! :-)

I hope you both had a wonderful Christmas Holiday!

I exercised all three days of the holiday, so proud of myself! I'm doing really great on the bike, ramping it up really slowly each day as long as I am feeling good.

Sunny, yes, I did get the new DVD, I can't wait to try it! Did you get your new FIRM DVDs? I hope so... I will try the new pilates DVD once Dr gives me the ok when I see her this Thursday. I'm excited!

Also, Sunny, yes, I am a pretty positive person, I love to wake up each day and see what life brings... It's just me...

Happy Holidays all!

[Princess Michelle]

Hey jaynee! I admire you so much for working out every day during the holiday! :faint: I did it Thanksgiving but seemed to lose all willpower come Christmas time. You go girl! You're an inspiration! ::yes::

[plutosmyfav]

Yep, I got my Firm DVDs :cool1:

I did the Fat Blasting Cardio one today :cheer2:

Which Pilates did you get? I have GIAIM AM/PM Pilates and The Method Pilates. I love them both.

Sundie

[jay-nee]

it has been 4 weeks since joining WISH. It has really helped me to stay motivated. I feel healthier and just better for starting this journey and it's so nice to have a great group of people around me. I'll get my 1 month Clippie on Thursday, can't wait!

I will be weighing myself this am, once DH gets up (he works evenings). Always interesting to see how the numbers fall, huh?

I am keeping up with my biking, so far my monthly total is 890 as of yesterday. I feel confident that I will make my goal this month. I have already signed up for the Jan challenge, but as I will be on vacation at WDW for 10 of the days, this will be a true challenge. I am planning on doing some circuit-type work while I am there, each am and pm for 10 minutes or so. Just to stay on track. I won't count the swimming and walking, but I am sure there will be plenty of walking and, hopefully, some swimming too.

Sunny - I got the upper body Winsor Pilates. I have the Basics, Abs, Lower Body, and the Advance Body Sculpting. No idea if this is a good program or not, but a friend of mine told me about them so I asked for them for my Bday a few years back, never really used them until now (typical, huh?). I am still on the Basics one (before surgery), but now that I am biking each day, I think the upper body one will compliment, hopefully my theory is correct. Have you ever tried the Winsor series? What did you think? Congrats on getting the FIRM DVDs, good job to who picked those up!!!

Princess Michelle - I am trying to just stay focused, so far it is working. I did cheat a bit 'cause DH bought me these awesome handmade candy canes from a local candy store, very yummy... But, what I find now that I have cut down my refined sugars a bit, is that my tastes are different. Does that sound normal? As far as working out each day, my knee feels so much better since I have started this that I'm scared to stop. I figure no one is going to miss me for 30 minutes while I hope on the bike and I just feel so good when I'm done, I love it! I am also trying to make changes that will work for me for the rest of my life, I hope it works. I will say that my eating habits are rubbing off on the kids and even though they are stick kids now, this will help them to stay healthy, I hope! BTW, thanks for the very nice words... I love you guys!

From what I've read on these boards, you guys are both doing so well, you're an inspiration to me! Keep up the excellent work! Enjoy your day, both of you!

[Blueeyes101817]

jay-nee-you are doing awesome! at least you are planning ondoing stuff in disney..as of now im planning on jogging every am and pm..but knowing me,,,,,,:)congrats on 1 month--ur doing great!!

[jay-nee]

See my ticker factory? I am now down 8 lbs to 184 now! I am so psyched as two milestones are past. (1) I now need to loose less than 30 lbs and (2) as far as my BMI, I am no longer considered obese, although I really didn't consider myself obese anyway (kinda scary, huh?).

I will feel better about the obese thing when I don't have this little tummy thing I've developed. In all my times that I have gained weight, I never gained a real tummy, well, this time I did! Now, saying that...it will probably be the last thing to go (jokes on me, right?). I am one of those big butt and thighs kinda girls, even when at my smaller sizes. I'm okay with that though...huh, my other choice? :-)

Well, I am giddy with excitement if you can't tell, just had to share...

Thanks to all for support and great encouragement! :-)

[Princess Michelle]

Jaynee! Way to go on the fabulous loss! :jumping4: :jumping4: :jumping4:

Hey, you're in good company! Tera and I are the founding members of the big butt and thigh club!

It's funny you mentioned your tastes changing where sugar is concerned. I haven't ever been much of a candy or sweets eater. Mostly just at holidays. Anyway, being on South Beach I really have been very careful about eating things with refined sugar in them. I didn't notice any change in my enjoyment of chocolate this Christmas! LOL So I guess it doesn't have that effect on everyone. I did have some nasty tasting fudge but I don't think it was me I think it was just nasty! LOL

You are doing excellent! You already are getting a good plan in place for Disney too, that's great!

[jay-nee]

It was 1 month yesterday that I joined WISH.

After I bike this morning, I will have officially made my 1000 minutes in Dec goal. I have already signed up for the 5 lbs in Jan and also 1000 minutes in Jan threads as well. Jan will be a true challenge for me as we will be on vacation at WDW for 11 days (including travel time), but I am going to try and do this...

Well, this is just a quick check-in, as I think we are heading to my DM's for the New Year's weekend, if the weather will cooperate...?

Happy New Year to all my WISH buddies...jay-nee

[plutosmyfav]

Wow Jay-Nee your clippie and ticker tape are WONDERFUL!!!!! Good for you :cheer2:

I hope you meet all your goals of the New Year :wizard: I'm sure you will :)

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

jay-nee--congrats on the loss!! im so happy for you! i love reaching the little milestones!
i know what you mean about jan being the test--i have vacation starting next week--hope i dont blow it :)

[Princess Michelle]

Happy 1 month WISHiversary!!! :cheer2: :cool1: :cheer2: :cool1: :cheer2:

I hope you have a fantastic New Year, I know you will do great on your vacation! :smooth:

[jay-nee]

Well, had a great time at my Mom's, spent time with my sister's family too. Nice to have a break... Kids love to go up there...

So, the damage report. I have to say that I did so well on Friday and even most of Saturday until dinner. I didn't have seconds, but we had a big meal and Mom served us (I've decided that you should never let someone serve you). My family loves food and we all have weigh issues, although some more then others...

So, I was bad on Saturday night, trouble is...I was bad on Sunday morning for breakfast too. Then I was okay (other than 2 cookies) the rest of the day. Mom had to send home cookies and shrimp dip too. Argh! All the stuff I love...

Got home and was really bummed, I miss my Mom since she moved... But, I jumped on the bike for 30 minutes and felt a little better. Tried to eat well and drink water.

So, today... DH brought home a dozen donuts. Argh! I've decided that the adult members of my family have definately contributed to my weight, big time. Ironically, my kids are 100% supportive... Weird, but you know familes...

So 2 donuts, not 3 or 4, but 2 (but, of course, bavarian cream - probably the worst ones for you, right?). And then, did well at lunch until DS brought out the shrimp dip. Only 4 ritz with dip, but I feel like a pig and my stomach is not helping. I feel bloated... I am going to ride the bike again after dinner (I already rode this am) and I am going to, finally, do my new pilates tape! I wish my Mom had a bike at her house, that would make life so much easier when we visit... She's talking about it...and I'm encouraging her... :-)

So, bloated me will sign off... I am so disappointed at my lack of willpower of late. But, I guess I should be thankful that it wasn't whole days and I definately did alot better than I used to. I will try to focus on that!

Tomorrow is WI day, yikes... Keeping my fingers crossed... Think loss...

BTW, thank you to Sunny, Jen, and Michelle for all of your support. You guys are great! I really appreciate your kind words and understanding of this journey... Did you guys make any resolutions? I didn't...probably should have...

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee
I had to stop by and see your post after reading you did the same thing at your Mom's New Years Day! I think one of the problems I have is I associate warm/loving times with my Mom with FOOD. I just can't pass it up at her house. I'm glad you got on the bike. That makes all the difference when you have a slip. Somehow it signals an end to the eating.

I'm sure we will be back into the swing of things now that January is here and the holidays are behind us. Routine is a good thing for diets!!!!

Sundie

[geetey]

Hi Jay-nee!

I just read through your journal. At first, I thought you had knee surgery and I was VERY worried for you! Now I see it wasn't - whew! And no lecture from me! I would rather know things were taken care of, than wait for my dh to get around to it, because that would be like... NEVER! LOL!

What kind of critters do you have? Any horses? My dd is a horse fanatic. Since we have moved, we haven't been able to find a place for her to ride. I am still searching, but she is definitely disappointed. Luckily sports and tutoring are keeping her afternoons busy enough.

You are doing GREAT! Congrats on hitting that 1 month mark with WISH. You are doing so well and you should be SO proud! The average American gains 11 pounds (according to the news) over the holiday season and you are losing! WAY TO GO!!

Welcome to WISH! :flower3: I look forward to reading about your continued success!

[Blueeyes101817]

hey jaynee! i know what you mean about the family--my grandmother lives with us and every time i see her she is pushing food down my throat--i started to have to t ell her that i just ate!!
dont worry about that one weekend--we all do it ...that will be me next week :)

[jay-nee]

I am down to 182 today (my WI day)! That's 2 more lbs gone forever! I've lost a total of 10 lbs! I even grabbed my 10 lb clippie, see! And, I've updated my ticker too!

Wow, am I psyched! It must have helped just to be aware that I was eating more than I needed. Today I have been really good, I feel back on track. I am hungry today, kinda weird as I have eaten enough but it probably due to the overeating the last few days and my stomach getting back on track too!

Well, I have a plan to make it to my 1000 minute Jan challenge now and I am going to try really hard to stick to it. If I do what I plan, I should be fine with both the 1000 minute challenge and the 5 lb challenge too! Although the 5 lb challenge will be very interesting with our WDW trip and all, I am still going to try very, very hard to stay focused there too!

Well, thanks to Sunny and Jen for all of the supportive words. I really appreciate everyones positive thoughts...really appreciate!

Geetey - welcome to my journal. Thanks for the positive thoughts... As far as animals, we have a border collie dog, a mixed breed barn cat, 2 pygmy goats, and a Welsh Pony from all places, Gilman City, Missouri! Isn't that funny? Wow, I am so glad that I didn't gain 11 lbs during the holidays, as it was I was at my heaviest ever right after Thanksgiving, thus the changes I had to make, and soon. I was pushing that 200 lb mark and I knew I didn't want to go there. I am trying really, really hard to not be obsessed about this and just make good choices and life changes. I hope it is so. I am going to try and read your journal soon, and get to know you a bit too. :-) Thank you again... The support here has made such a difference in my success level, I am sure of it!

[Strings]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :rockband: :thewave: :cheer2: :cheer2:
CLIPPIE PARTY!

Congratulatios Jay-nee!

You are doing a great job. That is a beautiful 10 pound clippie. :smooth: Keep up the great work.
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

CONGRATS JAY-NEE!!!!!!!!!! i knew you could do it :)

[Zoesmama03]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Way to go you are doing great. ;)

[Blueeyes101817]

jay-nee--just wanted to say i will be back next week to check in--not sure if i will be on tomorrow or not..but keep up the good work :)

[plutosmyfav]

Clippie party at Jay-nees!!!! Wooo Hooooo

I'm so happy for you. Your positive post really lightened my heart. It is so great to get to share in other people's excitement!:hyper2: Keep up the great work!

Sundie

[Princess Michelle]

Jaynee, congratulations on the great loss and the fabulous new clippie!!!!! :cool1: :flower1: :cool1: :flower1: :cool1:

[jay-nee]

Sunny, you are a hoot! I wish I was having a party... Having a tough time at home right now with DH. It's stressing me out big time. Hopefully it will smooth out and soon!

As always, trying to keep that positive attitude... Thank God, it's my style or I'd be drowning by now. :-( I just hope we have it ironed out by the time we leave for WDW (only 14 days, argh!)...

I haven't read anyones journals lately, just trying to keep my head above water on the homefront, being self centered, argh! I'll catch up soon, I hope. I think I'm working tomorrow morning so it will probably be Sat morning, if no ones up. It always seems that when I sit down to the comp, the kids come out of the woodwork, "whatcha doing Mom?" Too funny... Must be kid radar...

BTW, it's snowing again... Here in Maine, it seems like it is winter 1/2 of the year... Plus, we walk the dog three times a day year round, yes, even if it is -20 degrees, and, believe me, Kip (the dog) still loves it! I just like the fresh air and change of scenery... The reason I mention this is because I am heading out for the 3pm walk and I know how cold it is out! Yikes...

Jen, Sunny, Michelle, Beth, zoesmama - thanks for the party... it made me smile...

[Strings]

:hug: Jay-nee,

I'm sorry things are rough at home right now. I will send :wizard: that you get things straightened out before the trip.

Don't worry about the journals. We know you are busy.

Take care,
Beth

[Princess Michelle]

Jaynee, I'm sorry you are having some troubles with DH. I do hope you guys get everything worked out soon. :hug:

Like Beth said, don't worry about journals. Sometimes you just can't get to them and that's okay, we all understand because it happens to us too! ::yes::

I hope you enjoyed your walk today! :)

[jay-nee]

Michelle and Beth... I am just trying to focus on the positive forces in my life and not dwell on the negitivity. Some days it's harder than others...

Keeping up with my exercise helps alot, I need those endorphins! Plus, my kids are awesome, really awesome!

Actually considering not going on trip now. But, have a bit of time before the final decision has to be made. Funny, I'm not bumming about this. If we don't go to WDW, I might just bring the kids to NYC and up to my Mom's for another visit too. Just trying to think about my options right now...

I'm doing well with my exercise and my food intake too. I'm trying really hard to stay focused, but like I read on Sundie's journal, all my weaknesses are just calling me! But, so far, I have gotten through them.

Well, I don't want to bum anyone out, just wanted to get my thoughts out. Kinda clear my head a bit...

Hope everyone else is having a GREAT day! I'm going to try to...

[wilderness01]

Congrats on the weight loss. I hope everything straightens out on the homefront. :grouphug:

[sarahsmom73]

Hi jay-nee! I'm Jen and I'm pretty new here!

I just wanted to tell you I think you are doing an amazing job! Keep it up and take care of YOU! That is the best part of the journals I'm finding.. You can clear your head and take a minute for yourself!

Have a great day!

[jay-nee]

Not sure where DH and I stand so just keeping my fingers crossed, he's at work this evening until early morning and we are going to hash things out tomorrow, his idea (that's a good thing). Hopefully, we will be back on solid ground sometime soon. Lots of questions right now, very scary emotionally.

I exercising in the morning and the evening through all of this, for sanity. Appetite is way down, so I am forcing myself to eat (honestly, never had that problem before).

This journal helps, plus I have started a paper one too. I have found it very helpful as life has been topsy-turvy. Kinda blindsided by this...not our usual style in the last 18 years together...

Sarahsmom 73 and wilderness01 - Thanks for the well wishes, nothing like having support. I'm trying to stay focused on the good stuff in my life right now...it works, sometimes...

Everyone, pray for our family, please? We could really use the positive thoughts our way right now...

[sarahsmom73]

You've got ny prayers and well wishes too! I hope everything is ok! :grouphug:

[Strings]

Jay-nee,

I hope you are doing ok. I'm sending :wizard: and prayers.

Beth

[Princess Michelle]

Praying for you and your family Jaynee. :hug:

[jay-nee]

I have found that huge problems in your life lead to great weight loss, kinda scary though. My stomach is fighting me tooth and nail, it does not want food.

Other than that, it wreakes havoc on eveything else. My IBS is back, so bummed. I look beat. But, counseling starts tomorrow to see if we are willing to make another go at this. Not sure I can put myself through this again...

One thing I have to say to my WISH buddies is...thank you for all of your prayers and support! Hugs back to all of you... It really does help to log on here and see that you folks have taken the time to write me these great little positive messages.

Well, you will see below that I have snagged a new clippe this week. It's just hard to be wicked excited about it, but I am. It's just not my main focus right now. I have exercised 420 minutes this month so far, I keep just turning that bike into my friend for those feel-good endorphins! I'm sure they help a bit.

Thanks again. -jay-nee

[sarahsmom73]

Hang in there Jay-nee! We're pulling for you! :grouphug:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hi Jay-nee! I was just reading through your journal...you are doing an amazing job! Sorry things are not going so well w/ DH. I will keep you in my prayers. It's so weird that stress works both ways...either makes you binge or starve! Good luck to you. Keep your positive thoughts! BTW...congrats on the new clippie :cool1:

Gail

[plutosmyfav]

Jay-nee http://livinglively.com/hugs.gif

I am so sorry to hear you are having trouble. You always add a positive perspective to your posts. My heart breaks for you with the stresses and the possible trip cancelation. I hope your talk with DH will resolve your issues. Family stress is the worst kind because it is so close to your heart.

Be good to yourself, don't fall into destructive patterns. Remember there's a whole lot of WISHERS who care about you :love:

Sending pixie dust your way :wizard:
Sundie

[Strings]

:hug: jay-nee,

I am sorry that things are still so stressful. Be sure to take care of yourself. I am thinking about you, and I will definately say some prayers for you guys. I hope you feel better soon.

Congrats on the clippie,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

Thinking of you! :grouphug:

[geetey]

Jaynee
I am sorry I wasn't able to get to your journal sooner, but we got back Monday night. I am sending truckloads of prayers and pixie dust your way! I hope things work out for you, your DH, and your family! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[jay-nee]

Thank you to each and everyone of you for all of you support and hugs and well wishes.

DH and I are trying to reconcile and are making a 100% attempt. So, today, things are better.

Not sure how it would have gone without everyones prayers...hugs back to you all for that too!

I am keeping up with my exercise and feeling pretty good, but very tired. About every 3rd time on the bike becomes just a light spinning instead of a true workout. I have started doing pilates again too.

Now the great news, my clothes are starting to get loose and I went through my closet and am giving away all my hevy clothes, no excuses to go back down this road!

I'm not in my 14 jeans comfortably yet, but it should be soon. Yippee for me! If we go to WDW next week, maybe I'll be in them by then? I really hope so... I hate tight clothes so I won't wear them until they really fit. Just hate to bring the big clothes, so we'll see...

I'd love to be at my 1/2 way mark by my WI next Tuesday, only 2 lbs more needed for that! Then its both downhill and uphill from there, right?

The decision about going to WDW is going to be made by family meeting later this afternoon, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Just hoping that life gets better and better from now forward!

Thanks again to all my WISH friends! :grouphug:

[plutosmyfav]

Now the great news, my clothes are starting to get loose and I went through my closet and am giving away all my hevy clothes, no excuses to go back down this road!



That's right! Gone for good :flower1: I got rid of all my fat clothes this time around. The last time I lost weight I held on to them "just in case". Well if that's not a self-fulfilling prophecy!!!!!

I'm glad things are going smoother for you. I hope you have smooth sailing now on :cloud9:

Sundie

[Strings]

:hug: jay-nee,

I am glad things are going a bit better. I will continue to pray for your family. Congrats on getting rid of your large clothes. I just haven't gotten there yet.

Good luck at the family meeting today.
Beth

[geetey]

Sending more :wizard: and prayers your way so things can continue to improve and go well!

Good luck with your family meeting. http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/angel2.gif

[sarahsmom73]

Great news! You are in my thoughts daily! :grouphug:

[jay-nee]

family has decided to go to WDW, I think it will be best for us to have some fun together as a family again, and soon, so timing is really good. Now, as you can imagine, I have 6 days to get everything ready! But that, at least, will be a good stress.

Now, as if I needed anything else stressful, my bike broke and it can't be fixed until we are back from WDW. So, I will be exploring my options today. I am hoping that the local Y might let me join for a week. I also have an old windtrainer that I am considering breaking out, but will also have to give the old racing bike a tune-up. I now know how attached to my bike I am, I cried about this. It doesn't help that things are so crazy here and it's that TOM too. I know things could be alot worse and, believe me, I am counting my blessing everyday. It's just that I'd like to climb right back onto the positive track and I keep getting shot down.

So, today I am going to focus on getting an alternate for my bike situated until bike can be fixed. I will say that NordicTrack is covering it under warranty and that was pretty cool of them. Granted it is only a year old but I think it might be a few days over the actual year warranty period so they could have been jerks, but good guys instead.

Also, today I need to focus on digging out the luggage and printing packing lists too. Plenty to do this weekend. I just hope we made the right choice to go on vacation...

BTW hugs to all my WISH friends, you guys are so good to me and I really appreciate it. Hopefully I can focus my energy outward soon and give back what I've gotten. :grouphug:

[sarahsmom73]

Great! I hope you have a wonderful time as a family! :grouphug:

[jay-nee]

because we are going on vacation, I decided to change up my WI day. Then I will WI next Thursday, the day we leave. And then, back on track when we return to Tuesdays...

Today, I am down another 1 lb. I was really hoping for 2 so I could be at my 1/2 way mark, but hopefully, on Thursday I will be there before we leave.

Gonna start making phone calls re: replacing my bike for the next 6 days and when we return... I am going to try and get my windtrainer back up and running and also call the Y to see if I can come for a week.

Thanks again to all my WISH friends... :flower1:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go! Enjoy that family trip!

Are you guys driving? How long will you be there?

Sorry to hear about your bike. I hate when you get in a groove and something messes up! At least you are handling it well.

[Dory's Twin]

Wow....started reading your journal and was amazed at the similarities in our lives....I just joined because I need to get this excess fat off. Have always been a jock who could eat, but at 43 that's over. I still exercise at the gym 4 times a week, but I eat way too much...I love food!

I think I will use you as my inspiration ...if you are okay with that and I will work this rear end off!!! I have no excuses.

Thank you!

[Princess Michelle]

Jaynee, congratulations on losing the pound!!! I hope you are able to get to your half-way goal before you leave. That would be wonderful.

Sorry to hear about your bike. :( I hope you can get it fixed soon and that you are able to get your workouts in some other way. :)

[geetey]

YEAH!! :jumping4: :jumping4: You're going to DISNEY WORLD!!! :jumping4: :jumping4:

Sorry about your bike but that is very cool of NordicTrack to fix it under warranty. I think practically any gym will let you have a 1 week trial, so you should be good there.

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee
Sounds like things are going great! Enjoy your vacation!!! :cool1:

Sundie

[jay-nee]

honestly, I am floored by the amount of support you guys are showing me! I will owe you all BIG time after this! :blush:

Thank you for all of your kind words and support. So far, things are going ok, not really ready to think it might be better than that. But, hugs to you all, I can not express how much I feel the support. :grouphug:

Quick update on bike - parts have been shipped via UPS, have techs name to call when parts arrive. I was able to get my old windtrainer fixed, so I did 30 minutes on that yesterday. Not the same, I hate those racing bike seats! I miss my exercise bike, but this is better than none! The Y was going to give me a week long pass for $15, but I'd rather work out at home, especially in winter, that way no excuses about weather, etc. So, for now, good to go except my butt is killing me! :D yikes...

Disney Enthusiastic - welcome to my journal! Yes, we are driving again, I think this will make 5 or 6 times driving down. We plan on arriving Jan 21st, our DDs 11th Bday and leaving for home the morning of Jan 29th. Just hoping that things between DH and I go really well and that the weather and crowds cooperate.

Dory's twin - welcome to my journal! Feel free to use me as your inspiration, just not marriatally (?spelling) right now, ok? :D I am trying really hard to focus on what really works for me. Since I am a jock by nature, exercise is in my soul. I can't do whatever I want anymore so, I am finding what I can do and really trying to make it a part of my life. Food is tough, I really love all the bad stuff (Alfredo, cream soups, pasteries, and anything else heavy and/or sweet). Easier for me to just cut that stuff out completely. Plus, I plan what I'm not going to eat. I don't plan what I'm going to eat. Does that make sense? BTW, I am going to be 40 on July 5th this year, so we are in same boat...

To my sweet WISH friends - Sunny, Terry, Beth, Michelle, sarahsmom73, and anyone else who has been so supportive, thank you... and wishing you success on the journey...I'm right here with you... speaking of which, I need to catch up on journals...being a bit self-centered right now :blush: will catch up soon... :grouphug:

You guys really made my day!!!!!!! :cloud9:

[sarahsmom73]

And you make our day too! :flower1: I really am so excited and happy for you!!!

WHOO HOOO!!! On another pound!!! You should be very proud of yourself! :cheer2:

Where are you driving from? Where are you staying! (can you tell I am nosey and love details?!)

[jay-nee]

I am a little hesitant at this point to think it might be better... Time will tell...

I hurt my wrist on my windtrainer, it's just not that comfortable and I have to sit pretty ackwardly in order to relieve the pressure on my butt. (Why are things so complicated in life?) So, I think I will try to dig out our Bowlfex and lift today instead along with pilates.

I really need to figure out the logisitcs of this week (i.e. when to pack, bringing Kip up to DM, getting barn ready for barnsitter, etc.). I have to work up until we leave plus we have ortho appt and counseling appt too. I hope the weather cooperates. It was 10 degrees out this morning for Kip's walk, I really hate the cold.

sarahsmom73 - we are driving from Maine (just north of Portland), it takes us about 24 hours total driving time. We will stop in Selma, NC on the way down, a little south of 1/2 way. We are staying at POR, hopefully in the Manors section. DH and DD have never stayed in this section and DS doesn't remember it, he was only 3 1/2 back then. Then heading back home on Sat 1/29 stopping in Petersburg, VA (this is our true 1/2 way stop). I am like that too. I love to know the details of peoples trips. I get so psyched when I someone I know is on vacation. DDs Bday is the day we arrive. She wants to go to Boma for dinner and then to DTD to shop for Bday presents. Shes getting some here too, but only 3 things. So most of her presents will be from the trip. She wants a Violet doll (from the Incredibles), I'm not even sure they sell them. I hope so though, shes the kind of kid that once she gets something in her head...you know, pleasantly stubborn. Not a bad trait, just tough sometimes... She always knows what she wants...

I am so hoping to make my 1000 minutes this month, plus I have a good shot at 10 lbs for the month too. That would be a wicked cool bonus. I have already decided that I am going to try really hard to order salads and just have a bite of everyone elses meals instead of ordering my own. I won't order dessert either, but I might have a little bite of whatever anyone else orders. :rolleyes: But, I think its a plan that will work for me... I know this second 1/2 of the weight loss will be much more hard to loose, but I am motivated! It will help alot to have my exercise bike back. If it were any other season other than winter, I could just bike outside...argh...

I am finding the stay of the scale challenge hard... I just want to jump on it, but I am resisting... Thankfully, not a problem on vacation - 11 days with no scale. I will say that I fit in some pants comfortably from last spring now. Still my old jeans (size14) are too tight around my stomach for me. I HATE snug clothes. I could pull them off, but it would make me feel sick to my stomach, literally. I was really hoping to bring them to WDW, but I'm not sure now. I hate to think about bringing my big clothes, they are starting to fall off me a bit. If it's warm, I'm all set, I have plenty of shorts that fit great!

Hope all my WISH buddies are doing well... stay on track guys... enjoy the journey... :D

[toystoryduo]

Jay-nee~

I just had a chance to read through your journal. I love reading your posts! You have such a :sunny: and positive attitude and your posts put a :teeth: on my face. You are doing a fantastic job!!! Keep up the good work!! :jumping4:

I hope you have a wonderful trip to WDW. I think that family time at WDW is such a blessing! We always have a great time and feel refreshed and ready to go when we come back.

Have a great Sunday and keep up the good work! :flower1:

[Blueeyes101817]

hi jay-nee,,just read through everything in your journal that i missed while i was gone. Hope everything is going better with you and your hubby--

on the WISH side-you are doing great!

talk to ya soon!

[geetey]

Thanks for sharing the details of your trip! Like some of the others, I love knowing what someone else is going to be doing - it makes it easier to wait my turn. :)

The temps were high while we were there for the marathon - 80s and humid! We needed shorts everyday, all day! I just wish I had remembered to bring sandals. :rolleyes:

Can you put a pillow on the bike seat? I personally get a major butt wedgie on a traditional seat (OUCH OUCH OUCH!) so I feel your pain! Maybe a pillow will help in the short term.

I like your plan of eating. Disney's serving sizes are so large, you can easily snag a bite or two from someone's plate without denying them anything. You are all set, so get packing!! :jumping4:

[sarahsmom73]

How are thigns going today? Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you! :grouphug:

[Blueeyes101817]

thinking about ya here too--hope everythings good with you today

[Princess Michelle]

Jaynee, your plan for wdw sounds like a good one, I have no doubt you will do great while you're there. You might want to have a little treat every couple of days or something though to keep from feeling deprived. I don't know about you but when I feel deprived that's when I go nuts and lose it. Just a thought, I would hate to see you be so strict on yourself that you just don't enjoy your vacation.

As far as the weather, it's been pretty cold since Saturday and it's not supposed to get above 65 through this coming weekend. I don't remember when you were leaving but that's how the weather is shaping up for this week.

I hope you had a good day! :)

[jay-nee]

just a quick post from work (yikes...)...

Things are ok. Tomorrow is another couselling session, then we leave for our 2 day drive on Thursday. Trying to get psyched up for this trip.

Thanks Michelle for the weather update. We were really hoping for WARM! But, we will make the best of it. I really want to be in those pools.

I haven't exercised for 2 days now and it's killing me! I WI tomorrow, wanted a before trip weight. I will work out tonight no matter what. I decided to just take Sunday off, I was beat and hadn't taken a day off since surgery a month ago. But, yesterday was unexpected...I ended up working 10 hrs! YUCK! Then, shopping for DD Bday. Didn't even get home until 7pm, then grade kids school, walk dog, feed barn animals, make dinner, CRAZY night. Only got 5 hours of sleep. ARGH!

Wish we could bring the dog to WDW, it would be so much better... we miss him so much! I will post a pix someday of my kids little brother. :D

I hope everyone is doing well...keep up the great work! (can you feel my positive attitude is starting to emerge again? It's coming...and I love it!) :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower: :flower:

[CarolA]

Jaynee,
The pools are heated! So just run over and jump in! They will probably be warmer then the air. LOL!
Have a great time!

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Wednesday!!! :flower1:

[jay-nee]

WI day! No loss to report... But, it's ok. Just was REALLY hoping to be at my 1/2 way point before we left.

Well, this is probably my last post before we head out. I did exercise last night. 20 minutes on the windtrainer (with padded seat - thx geetey!) and 20 minutes of pilates too. I am at 700 minutes for the month, will still try to make goal. I will have to exercise 20 minutes a day everyday of vacation to make it, plus do 50 minutes today and 50 minutes on 01/31. I hope I can do it a I think it has made a huge difference in my results so far.

I do think I am going to have to ramp up my exercise soon though as I might be plateauing already. Will have to see... I really just want to make changes that I can live with forever, I don't want to become complusive about the weight loss, then I'll just gain it back. I will try and be patient as I have probably lost inches instead. I will try on my size 14 jeans again tonight to see if I can bring them to WDW (keeping my fingers crossed! Actually that makes it really hard to type... :rolleyes: )

Hope all my WISH buddies are doing great! Keep up the awesome work! :wave:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Have a great trip! You deserve it...I know you'll get that exercise in. Keep that positive attitude.

[Strings]

Have a wonderful trip. Say hi to the Mouse for me.

Your eating plan is great! I am also sure that you can make exercise challengs goal. If you don't you will definately next month.

Have fun,
Beth

[Princess Michelle]

Jaynee, I hope you and your family have a wonderful vacation. I'll be praying for you guys to have a safe and uneventful drive down. Have a ton of fun and we'll see you when you get back! :wave:

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee

Have a great vacation. You'll have no trouble getting in 20 minutes of exercise per day at WDW. WALK, WALK, WALK!!!! :cool1:

Can't wait to hear about your trip when you return.

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

have a great trip---youll get more than 20 min in walking :) talk to you when you get back!!

[geetey]

I am with the others, Jay-nee! You will blow that exercise goal out of the water just trying to get to Space Mountain before the crowd. Pick up the pace a couple of times throughout the day and you will have lots of walking to include in your exercise goal. ::yes::

Tell Mickey I miss him! ::MickeyMo

[sarahsmom73]

Have an awesome time! Bring some florida warmth and sun back up north!!! :cool1:

[DoeWDW]

Hi Jay-nee! :wave:

I know you're at WDW, basking in the warmth and sunshine, but I just got caught up on your journal and wanted to leave a note for when you get back.

You're doing GREAT! Your dedication to exercise is really paying off and those pounds are melting away. You've made great progress already! ::yes::

Hope you have a great trip, and a safe drive home. Best wishes for your marriage issues - I know how hard that can be. :hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

hope you are having a GREAT trip..tell mickey ill be there in 8 days ;) see ya when you get back

[sarahsmom73]

I hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing, magical time with your family.. OK.. maybe not so relaxing.. It is Disney World!!!! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!! Miss ya! :wave2:

[jay-nee]

I'm back and 5.5 lbs lighter! I have now lost 23 lbs total! We walked and walked everywhere. Told the walkway between EPCOT and MGM so many times, I can't count.

Plus, we walked the resort (POR) a bunch of times, walked everywhere.

Also, I stuck to my eating plan. I had raisen bran with skim milk each morning with a 1/2 of a banana or orange. For lunch, usually a salad and 1/2 of sandwich. For dinner, split an order of something NON-alfredo! :teeth: So proud. Honestly, I did not feel deprived as I had a VERY small (tip of spoon) bite of some of my sons and daughters deserts when they ordered them, but they are learning healthy eating from MOM! Now, that's a legacy.

We were able to go swimming 4 times for 20-30 minutes each time. It was awesome.

We did go to Boma for dinner on DDs 11th Bday and for breakfast on COLD Monday (01/24/05). But, I really thought about what would be a good selection and didn't even leave full.

I had water with every meal and did not order any other drink. Occassionally, I had a sip of DD or DS soda, but just a sip. They ordered water alot too or that very nasty lemonade, ugh!

So, I will be setting up my new clippie in a few minutes, how exciting!!!!

BTW, thanks to ALL of my well-WISHers for a fun vacation. We had an OK time, I will fill in more soon, but we just got in at 8am this morning (we left yesterday at 8am and drove straight through), so I am BEAT!

So, the moral is...if I can do it ANYONE can! :) :flower: :) :flower:

[Blueeyes101817]

congrats!!!!!!!!!!! i cant wait to hear about your v acation! welcome back

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Welcome back Jay-nee! I'm glad you did so well with your eating on vacation...you are a role model for us all! Can't wait to hear how the trip went...you missed some snow. :cold:

[sarahsmom73]

Jay - nees Back!!! Jay - nee's back!!! YAY!!!! :cool1:

You did awesome on your trip! I am proud of you! I hope that you and your famliy were able to spend some quality family time together!!! Can't wait to hear about your whole trip!!! :sunny:

Jen

[geetey]

Wow, Jay-nee!! You lost weight at WDW!!! I know all of the walking at WDW really adds up -- with your good food choices, you made it a successful vacation! I look forward to hearing all about your trip!

Remember the rule - FIRST the WISH board, THEN the laundry. ;)

[sarahsmom73]

Yes! We missed you! :wave2:

[jay-nee]

How much everyone wants to know about the trip, so I will give the "highlights" and feel free to ask for more... :)

The downside of the trip and probably why I am not posting much lately is, I think DH and I are calling it quits. So, you can probably figure out how well the trip went. :guilty: It was really not good overall... There were good moments and fun times, but alot of tension and a general feeling of not wanting to be where we were. Isn't that sad... It really bums me out to think about our happy place like that, but it was hard on all of us... The kids are at my DMs for the week for some down time, so I'm home alone and it's been about a month of hell for my family.

So, the trip... The drive down was not fun, DH and I were on opposite sides of the world and I could feel the tension from day 1. I just kept trying though to pretend like everything was ok, but when we stopped in NC, I lost it because he wouldn't tell me what was up. You have to understand, we promised each other and the kids that we were committed to having FUN. God, don't make promises you can't keep in life, it just sucks so bad. Problem is, the kids are now 14 and 11 and you can't snow job them if things aren't good, they just know...

Well, we headed for WDW anyway (should have headed home) for DDs 11th Bday! She did have a good time. Swam in the really, really warm pool (it was like bathwater and it just felt good to be warm all over again!). Had a great room in POR at Magnolia Terrace on the second floor, just feet from the "quiet" pool. Played tag as a family and had a really good time. Then off to Boma's for a great dinner. The Boma folks even gave my DD a Bday card and all signed it with little messages. It was a nice touch and she really needed the boost. Then off to DTD to find the Violet doll (never found her and spent a good part of the vacation trying). They do have a Violet doll, but it's not the right one (you'd have to know my DD :flower: ). Then back to the hotel for a pretty good nights sleep.

DS and I are the early risers so we headed down to the food court for breakfast almost every morning to bring back breakfast.

Then off to the parks. We had short lists for each parks because we just were there for 16 days back in Sept/Oct, so I'll give the high points. We met and got autographs from Mr and Mrs Incredible and Frozone. Plus, we discovered the coolest thing in the Animation Tour (which we hadn't been on in years), they'll teach you to draw a character. We did this 3 times over our vacation, we drew Stitch, Pluto, and Goofy. The whole family loved this! We saw the crazy plumbers in MGM 2 or 3 times, they are so funny! I think they are DHs favorite thing at WDW now. We went in the pool 4 times in the week. We saw Fantasmic and Illuminations the same night (we love to do that!). We saw the Spectromagic parade without getting stepped on (always a plus). Did the Pirates of the Carribbean game at DQ and got Kings of the Carribbean (we were bummed because we usually win it, but it was fun).

We had some great meals. We love the Plaza Restaurant, had 2 meals there. We had breakfast at Boma's - DSs request. We had dinner at Bongos, it was ok. We had dinner at Les Chefs de France, it was totally awesome! Had the best Merlot ever ther to the tune of 11.95 a glass, but it was heaven (coming from a very occassional drinker). DS had escargot and Lobster Bisque and I think was the happiest kid on the planet! :) He loves interesting foods. We ate at Columbia Harbor House, it was ok. Oh yeah, we had the ribs at Flame Tree BBQ, pretty good. But, the ribs at Boatwrights are the best. We ate there on our last night, yummy. I figures I could have them to split with the family because I had been sooooo good the whole trip. We had a really, really nice lunch at Cinderella's Royal Table. Also, a nice lunch at Tony's Town Square, DS also loves panini! We discovered that DH does not like panini. :) We had an excellent meal at 50's prime time, that resaturant is so fun, I used to hate it, but I am relaxing in my older age (39 yrs very young!).

We rode Stitch and LOVED it, it's fun. I read the reviews and decided to try to not compare it to AE. Just tried to enjoy the show. It's nothing spectactual, but it's fun. BTW, DD was scared the 1st time, so she wanted to go on it once more before we left, and we did! Then, she loved it!

We went on TTA (we love that!) and got to see Space Mountain with the lights on, that was soooooo awesome! I love that when that happens!

Saw FotLK twice, the 1st time was awesome, but the second time sucked. The people in front of us were PAINS IN THE NECK. They talked through the whole show. Rude people bite. But that is such a great show.

Rode Primevil Whirl two times in a row, it was so cool. That thing spins so fast sometimes! Very cool...

Well, that's about it for now, my fingers are so tired...

Ask away my WISH buddies... what do you want to know?

[plutosmyfav]

:grouphug: Jay-nee

I am so sorry to hear your difficulties with DH. I can't tell you how much I identified with your post. December 2002 was our "last trip" to WDW and a divorce followed shortly thereafter. I had put so much expectation and hope on the trip to bring the family together but instead it was such a stark comparison of "the happiest place on earth" and "the unhappiest family on earth". I hope you can make things work best for you and your kids. My DD was 12 and she picked up on all the stress. We had a huge blow up in the car and she still talks about it from tiime to time. Its so sad.

BUT, the parts of your trip report that had to do with Disney sounded great! I can't wait to do Stitch. We were there in Oct this year and it hadn't opened yet.

I really hope things turn around for you. Take good care of yourself, and reassure your kids that you love them everyday.

Sunny

[Strings]

:grouphug: Jay-nee,

I'm sorry things were strained, but it sounds like you still managed to make some special memories for your kids. I am sorry to hear that it looks like the marriage isn't going to work. How are you holding up? Please know that I am praying for you and your family. This is a safe place for you to come and express yourself. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Beth

[jay-nee]

Beth and Sunny. I am doing okay, just so dissappointed. I know it sounds typical, but I did not see this coming at all. Now, don't get me wrong, we've had our ups and downs, but 2 years ago we recommitted to each other and were, in both our opinions (until recently), making great headway. And, then, one day, he just ups and says that he is not happy with the direction his life is going and needs to make some big changes. Assuming that meant me and the kids were along for the ride too, I thought no biggie... No, it did not include us...

I can't believe I am writing this... But, I'm am just so dumbfounded... I shouldn't be, but I am...

I'm going to a couselor for me today. Cancelled the couples couselor yesterday, no need... Thankfully the kids are up at DMs and having a really good time. I miss them alot but I'm glad there not here. This is the longest I've ever been away from them. But, just across the street from DMs is my sisters, so they are having fun with their cousins too. They are learning that they have a support system whenever they need it.

Sunny, yes, huge blowup on car ride home. I just wish we hadn't gone and know that he just faked it through, what's the point of that anyway? Lies suck. Be honest in life and at least people always know where you stand, they may not like it, but they know.

My kids know how much I love and care for them, that was part of the problem, DH doesn't have a relationship with either and I've been playing both roles forever. DH blames me of course. My motto is you get out of it what you put in... I let them know everyday that they are my priority in life. They are great (understatement) and I will be so pissed if this screws them up.

Trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel now...

Thanks again...

[sarahsmom73]

Oh Jay-nee! :grouphug: I am so sorry... I can't even begin to understand how you feel, but I want you to know you can use me as part of your support system any time! I really wanted this trip to be what you needed it to be and I am sorry that wasn't the case.

Your children will know (maybe not now, but they will know) how much you love and support them. It is good that you are letting them find their support system!

Please let me know if there is anything I can do! :grouphug:

[Strings]

:hug: Jay-nee,

I wish that I could make this better for you. I think that you are really smart to continue the counselling on your own. I think it is great that your kids can spend time with their extended family. They will be ok. be honest with them, and show them that you love them everyday. In other words, do what you are doing.

I'll be thinking of you.

Take care,
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

jaynee--i am so sorry to hear that--big hugs to you--i know i cant understand, but vent away anytime you need to--venting is great!!
just wanted to let you konw im here for ya too !

[sarahsmom73]

How are you Jay-nee! I am just checking in on you! Hope all is well! (as well as can be expected!) :grouphug:

[jay-nee]

well, to fill my WISH buddies in... DH is back and says he's 100% committed. Will be doing lots of couseling for me, him, us, and kids too. Hopefully, this is for real.

I am doing ok. Just hoping that we are making the right choice and that we can both get back on track and IMPROVE so that we don't ever do anything like this again, ever. Honestly, if any of you knew my family, you would have been floored by this (as I was) at this point, we were just so there with each other...

Hopefully, we will grow stronger in this together and move forward...

I will post soon with WI and exercise stuff, just to crazy right now to take the time.

God bless to all who have prayed for my family during this truly rough period in our lives... Hopefully none of you are going through anything like this at all, ever! :grouphug:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

:grouphug: Best wishes to you ard your family.

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: Oh Jay-nee!!! You are in my thoughts daily and I wish you and your family the best!!! Hang in there! It sounds like things are on a postive! :grouphug:

[jay-nee]

I WI'd in this morning and I am down another 5 lbs. I should be excited, but it's coming off too fast. I'm definately in a better place since this weekend at DM's house. I'm eating 3 times a day again, trying to exercise each day too. I walk Kip 3 times a day except Mondays (only 2 walks due to my work schedule), but I don't count this as exercise for me.

So, I now weigh 164 and I am beginning to fit in my size 12 jeans, one pair is definately better than the others. ;) I'd like to tone up now, especially around my mid-section, love handles, thighs, and my arms. (sounds like everywhere, huh?) :rotfl: Not really that bad, I just remember how I looked 2 years ago and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm giving away 4 more pairs of pants to my Mom and sister, hoping that they can stay motivated.

I really have to dig out the Bowflex at this point and build some muscle and just tone my body again. I might even hang the heavy bag again and do some boxing (not kickboxing - bummed - due to unstable knee). It's a great cardio and anger reliever too! Plus, I think I need a change in my routine and soon. I still don't have my exercise bike working yet, the lazy tech won't return my calls...aaaaaaaargh!

I hope everyone is doing well. You have no idea how much it has helped to know my WISH friends have my back...

I'm hoping to take time soon to catch up on your journals. It is my intention, I'm just a little self-centered right now... sorry... :guilty:

[jay-nee]

I have felt so out of the loop with everything in my life, that it feels good just to be in a routine again.

Yesterday, I rode my windtrainer for 30 minutes and did 20 minutes of pilates too. I think I'm up to 235 minutes for Feb. I wish I could get the darn tech to return my call and get my exercise bike fixed! I really love riding that bike so much better than the windtrainer.

Family is settling back too and that helps me to feel alot better about things. Hopefully this is a good sign. I was so blindsided before that I am not going to become complacent about my relationships again! I will have to stick a sign to the fridge or something.

Will be trying on my size 12s again this weekend. I won't wear them unless they are very comfortable through the mid-section. I really want to go shopping and get some new clothes soon too.

[wilderness01]

:grouphug: I just got caught up on your journal. I wish you and your family the best. Try and keep your chin up. I hope things work out for the best.

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

I hope you fit in those jeans this weekend..that would be such a boost! :goodvibes I guess you need to keep your guard up until you make sure you don't get blindsided again. I'm glad things are getting back to normal for you and your family. Take care.

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,
Congratulations on the weight loss. I am glad to hear that you are taking care of yourself. I hope things work out for your family.
Take care,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

:cool1: Great Job!!! :cool1: Keep it up!!! Glad to hear things are settling in!

[jay-nee]

well, I had a bit of a meltdown today, I just think that things are starting to sink in and I am just SCARED... I don't want to go down this road ever again!

I finally heard back from the tech to fix my exercise bike! I am so happy!!!! :Pinkbounc Hoping that it will be fixed tomorrow! :Pinkbounc That will be such a huge boost.

So, things are ok on the homefront for right now. I'm trying to be ok with that (I know that sounds wierd...).

The kids are doing great, really great. It helps that I'm not dwelling on this constantly. Also, I go for a walk or out to the barn if I need some time to think, cry, whatever... much healthier for everyone while I am dealing with all of this...

I have been pretty good about the windtrainer. I am going to switch bikes on it (if I can) and give the mountain bike a try (much, much more comfortable!). I have been doing pilates every other day but I am going to dig out the Bowflex today (hopefully) and give that a whirl. I will try for 2-3 times a week with the basic workout to start. I have never really gotten into it, but I love to lift, so with my motivation level, I should be able to get into a groove with it.

I'm eating alot better (just having an appetite is a great start). I usually start my morning off with whole wheat total with craisens and walnuts and skim milk. I try to eat a piece of fruit sometime before lunch, usually a banana. For lunch I have a peanut butter and preserves on 100% whole wheat bread and skim milk. I eat a normal supper, but smaller portions. Plus, more water than my body really wants, probably still not enough though.

No additional sweets anymore.

This probably sounds like alot of food to everyone, but I put alot of energy into a day. Plus, I used to eat at least twice this amount, scary, huh?

I am trying to use fitday.com and figure out my calories, but it's a pain for me to get used to. I'm thinking about breaking down and seeing a nutrionist if I can track my eating for a couple of weeks 1st. I really want to learn to eat for life, health, fitness. Not sure what I am doing is right. But, I will say, I have huge amounts of energy since I've cut out alot of the fats and sweets. That has been a huge benefit especially through all of this.

Thanks all for your support and kind words. :flower:

[geetey]

Keep messing with Fitday, Jay-Nee. It will get easier and faster - especially as you get 'your' foods added in.

I am happy to hear the kids are doing well. I know this is hard on you. Hard on everyone. Keep your chin up. I am sending prayers and :wizard: for you and yours. :hug:

[wilderness01]

Hang in there and keep your chin up. :grouphug:

Actually that doesn't sound like a whole lot of food, but just enough.

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: Jay - nee! You are going through a major stressor right now, and the feelings you are having are normal.. Please know we are all here to support you in any way we can... Come on in here if you need a good cry!! We'll help you get though!!!! :grouphug:

[Strings]

:grouphug: Jay-nee,

You are going through a lot, and you are dealing with it. You'll have moments where you cry. I think you are handling everything with a lot of class.

:cheer2: :banana: You are doing great with your menus. I think you have a pretty good balance to diet. Looks good to me.

Have a good weekend,
Beth

[jay-nee]

I appreciate the positive thoughts on my daily intake. I am really trying to eat the right things daily! It's hard. There is this place not far from us that sells HOMEMADE chix pies, they are so good. We always buy 2 and have the leftovers the next day for lunch. I cut each pie into 8 slices. I was so good, I only had 1 1/2 slices the first night and NONE for lunch, I had tuna salad instead.

I am trying so hard to learn to be good and to not feel deprived because it will make me so much healthier for the rest of my life. But, it's so hard to be good... DH eats everything in sight and the kids, of course, can eat anything (both are very slim). The kids are picking up my healthy eating habits, I am so proud of that! I wish DH would get a clue (in more ways that one! ;) ).
I had to put that in... :rotfl:

BTW, update on my exercise bike, more parts are needed, argh! I will be using the windtrainer for another week. :rolleyes1 But, when he fixes it, it should be for good this time! :cheer2: He seemed nice and really wants to fix it right. :cheer2:

I shoveled for about another 1 1/2 hrs today, 2 1/2 yesterday! ARGH! I'm sick of that, but it does burn the calories! yippee!!!

I will keep plugging away at fitday.com, hopefully I can figure it out better for me! I'm sure it helps to know how much you really are taking in each day, huh? I know that sounds dumb, but this is so new to me...

Hope everyone is doing well. ;)

[jay-nee]

is Saturday! Finally, oh, finally, the weekend! We are all shoveled out for this storm so, I might be able to enjoy the weekend a bit too!

I dug out the Bowflex on Thursday and I've decided to do the basic 20 minutes workout on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. I will keep up with the windtrainer for 30 minutes (ouch!) each day and do pilates on most of the alternate days. I measured my waist today and it is 31". I am starting to feel good about how I look and people are definately noticing at work too. Kinda funny to me because it wasn't that long ago that I looked like this and I didn't think people had really noticed that I had gotten big. I don't notice stuff like that at all!

I'm going to try my size 12s again this weekend. My 14s are feeling quite baggy, I love wearing jeans like that! I'd like to go shopping for myself, but honestly, past jeans and t-shirts, I have no idea where to start! I don't even know what is in style. Not too many younger people work at my office, so not really sure where to start with the clothing revamp. I need to give this some thought, hmmmm...

I really, really do not want to ever get that big again, so I am starting to think/plan maintenance. I read KimRaye's thread about maintenance and I do need to be accountable, a challenge would help me. As you all have figured out, those work for me in a HUGE way! My competitive side showing through! I will always weigh myself weekly for the rest of my life. Also, just exercising each day has made such a difference in my knee, I will not stop biking anytime soon. My knee feels so good. I go back to the ortho on 03/23/05 (had to reschedule again, due to snow storm! argh!). I think he will be impressed with my progress! I know I am.

I have definately learned what I need to stay away from...sweets! They were my downfall! I am afraid to eat any sweets, I am so afraid that I will get sucked in so fast! Also, heavy sauces. My kids are so bummed that I will not make Alfredo or order Egg Foo Yong anymore. I am just so scared that if I have them in the house, I will go crazy. Probably not fair to the kids, huh? I will have to learn more self-control. Actually, in contrast, it's better for them too. ;)

Well, on with the day! I am trying to begin to catch up on my fellow WISHers journals, now that my life is starting (I hope!) to calm down a bit. I'm still very weary, but trying to learn to be ok with things... yikes...

BTW, I know I have said this before...but, I have to say it again, this board and my fellow WISHers have really, honestly, made the biggest difference in my success. I don't think I would have accomplished much without WISH. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope I am able to give back over time, what I received! I will surely try! :sunny:

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: Love ya!!! :grouphug:

[jay-nee]

I kept up with my workouts and did very well on my eating. We did go out for pizza on Saturday but, I had only 2 slices! I also had ginger ale, but I hate soda, so it just reenforces that! Bring on the water, COLD mik, and juice and I'm good!

Things are ok on the homefront. Counseling is clarifying for me too. I really need some time away from all this, but I can not imagine leaving the kids at this point. I may do it anyway.

Counselor thinks I need to do something(s) for myself, not sure where to start with that, but I'd love a massage. So, I'm thinking about jumping in!

Any ideas/suggestions from any of you WISHers? What do you all do for yourselves?

Hope everyone is having a great Valentine's Day!

[keenercam]

Hi, Jay-nee -- just wanted to say hello and send you hugs and pixie dust :grouphug: :wizard:
I really hope you are doing okay. Look at all you have accomplished! I hope things are better for your family. I am such an emotional eater that what you are going through would completely ruin my healthy eating and fitness habits. I am glad you have your walks and your exercise as an outlet.

As for something you can do for yourself, how about a spa pedicure? Our local nail salons do their pedicures with the client sitting in a massage chair that is so wonderful! You should consider this.

Congratulations again and good luck!

[pettyone]

Things are ok on the homefront. Counseling is clarifying for me too. I really need some time away from all this, but I can not imagine leaving the kids at this point. I may do it anyway.

Counselor thinks I need to do something(s) for myself, not sure where to start with that, but I'd love a massage. So, I'm thinking about jumping in!



I hope you're able to get a bit of time away...you need to take care of yourself too, so that you can take care of the kids...sounds like a cliche', I know!

A massage would be heavenly!! Oh, or maybe one of those mud baths!! Seaweed wrap?! Any sort of spa pampering gets my vote...except a pedicure, I DO NOT want anyone touching my feet!!

[sarahsmom73]

Massages are great!!! I love the hot stone massage.. Deep heat!!! I also love to scrapbook .... When I can do it it is very theraputic!!! Right now my saving grace has been the hour a day on the tredmill!!!! Right now I need that mfor mywelf more than anything!!!! :flower:

:grouphug: To you!

[Strings]

Jay-nee,
How are you doing? I've been thinking about you.

You are in definate need of some pampering. A massage sounds great. Other suggestions are an evening with a girlfriend for dinner and a movie. A trip to the bookstore and an hour to read is also relaxing for me. I have always been able to escape into a book. A hot bubble bath after the kids are in bed is another thought.

Take care,
Beth

[jay-nee]

I'm doing ok. The rollercoaster has started again and it takes such a toll on me. I am trying to stay focused and positive for the kids sake and my sanity but it wipes me out!

I have lost another 1/2 lb, brings me to 163.5. One of my size 12 jeans fits well enough to wear (I have them on right now!!!!). The other two are just a bit too snug for me (I can't stand tight clothes!). Only 8.5 lbs to goal.

Today, I am having a hungry day. That is such a new feeling for me lately, good to have a challenge like that! :sunny: It will be interesting to see how I do with that.

As of yesterday, I have exercised 500 minutes this month, so I am well on my way to making the Feb exercise challenge too!

I am glad that I am able to turn all of this stress into something healthy for me with working out intensely and not overeating. So glad that I am just eating again, God, that was scary! Counselor told me that if I didn't start sleeping better and eating better that anti-depressants were going to be in my future, well, talk about a wake-up call. I hate taking anything I don't NEED to take. Plus, I'm just in a better place in my head at the moment, hopefully I can stay there.

Well, I'm off to update my ticker to my total of 28.5 lbs lost! yippee for me! :cheer2: I'm thinking about posting a picture if I can figure out how to do it...

I put a thread on the main WISH board for reward ideas too, it's interesting what people do. Guess I never thought about it much... hmmmm...

Thanks again to my WISH friends, you guys are too cool! :grouphug:

[sarahsmom73]

Hey Jay -nee!!!

First and for most take care of you... Read my journal and you'll see what is going on with me... I pretty much got the shock of my life yesterday at the Dr...

Your weight loss is amazing! Keep up the grea work! :cool1:

[pettyone]

I'm doing ok. The rollercoaster has started again and it takes such a toll on me. I am trying to stay focused and positive for the kids sake and my sanity but it wipes me out!


:grouphug:

[Strings]

:hug: jay-nee,

If you are battleing depression, you are doing it the right way. Healthy eating and exercise are very powerful weapons against depression. We are all here to listen to you. You are doing an amazing job. Keep up the great work.
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Check in with us! We are here for you! :sunny:

[jay-nee]

I'm actually doing pretty good right now. The ups and downs with DH are brutal though. I try to stay focused, but it's hard to be positive faced with so many challenges and worries about what the future holds.

I have been diligent about my workouts, but I think I might drop the Bowflex as something I did aggravated my knee and I want no part of that at all! I am so mad about it.

Other than the flabbiness of my arms and upper legs, I feel like I am finally looking like myself again. I need toning so badly now. I have a very strong body that I have let slide with this knee injury and I need to work towards that now that my weight is coming into check again.

I am eating great! I am most proud of this because this is the key to keeping me from gaining again. I have learned to feel hunger instead of thinking hunger (that's the best way I can describe it). I do still think hunger, but I just drink some water and, usually, I am fine.

I have not eaten anything that I would consider "cheating." I work in an office building so there is always cakes, donuts, cookies, etc. I walk right on by. :flower:

I am thinking about joining the gym in my building so that I can take spinning classes. But, I wish it didn't cost $30 bucks a month. I only work 3 days a week and probably would only use it on the day that I get a lunch break, so I really don't want to justify it, but I want to try spinning and have them do a health evaluation on me too.

So, things are good. Stay tuned though, it seems to change from minute to minute! ;) I wish I could control THAT! yikes...

Hope my WISH friends are all doing well.... :)

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee

:grouphug: hugs for you and your family situation. I hope it all evens out so you can get off the roller coaster.

Spinning sounds wonderful! Maybe you could do a couple of months and decide if it was really worth the investment in membership? There are spinning classes as my gym but I've never signed up. You've inspired me! I just might try a class.

I agree that working out intensly is much better than drowning in food. I have been through major stresses with my DD over the past two years. If I didn't workout I don't know where I'd be right now.

Endorphins the anti-drug :rotfl:

Keep up the great work, and take good care of yourself through this time.

Sunny

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,

You may be able to take the spinning class for a higher fee without signing up for a membership. Take care of that knee.
Beth

[jay-nee]

Well, DM is here for the weekend, which results in me having very little comp time, as she is an early morning riser too! ;)

Also, she has brought her 3 dogs, argh! So, I have non-stop doggie duty and it's sooooo cold this weekend, yikes... brrr...

But, hopefully, we will have fun together and have some lighthearter down time...

Have a great Friday! (BTW, things are going ok and I will catch everyone up soon).

[wilderness01]

:grouphug: Glad things are starting to look up.

[Blueeyes101817]

hi jaynee! i hope everything is still going good--im trying to catch up on everyones journals tonight, but ill be back to coming around all the time again..cant get rid of me!! "see" ya soon! have a great weekend

[sarahsmom73]

Hope you have a fun time with DM!!! Stay warm!!! :cold:

[jay-nee]

I really enjoyed having my Mom around, alot... I miss her already...

I will say that she is not helpful in the eating department at all! But, I stayed on track pretty well anyway. Given all of the mess in my life, my eating habits and exercise habits are really the only constant I have.

The kids are doing great and had a blast hanging out with my Mom too. They even got her to play Donkey-Konga, what a hoot! But, they all had alot of fun.

I am up to 705/1000 minutes for this month and intend on making goal. WI day is tomorrow.

It's snowing again. I hate the thought of shoveling some more. I know spring is coming, but shoveling has been brutual with no help this year. Thankfully, I am very capable to be on my own. DS helps if he's not doing school, he always does the deck, at least. But, spring will be here soon, right? :sunny: I can't wait.

Meanwhile, it is supposed to be a very cold week here. I miss Fl alot... I want to be warm all the way through again... I also want to make new memories at my happy place and forget that last trip... Not sure if that will happen, but it's worth thinking about...

Hope everyone is doing well... :flower:

[sarahsmom73]

Glad your weekend was good! I was thinking about you! :grouphug:

I completely understand about the snow! I have had it!!!! In a BIG way! I am tired of snow and cold :cold: I am always cold! We should form the North east winter support group!!!

Hang in there! It's almost March! :grouphug:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Glad you a great weekend with DM! Hope your weigh in goes great tomorrow! You are getting so close to goal! That must be so exciting!

Take care!

Gail

[Blueeyes101817]

jaynee-i was thinking about you! glad you are doing well--stay warm!!!

[jay-nee]

I am so psyched, I lost! I lost! I am down to 162 lbs! Only 7 lbs from goal!

This couldn't have happened at a better time for me... I was really thinking I had blown it this weekend. But, I kept up with my workouts, even though I was positive that it wouldn't matter... Exercise really is the trick to this, just make a plan and stick with it. Even if you think you've blown it, just get back with your plan asap!

I've decided to make 155 my "high" goal weight. It is the highest I want to weigh, ever! So, weighing myself weekly and staying with that plan, plus exercising and eating healthy (and not too much), should keep me in check. I can't wait for things to start toning up, this will be the long process though.

I also read a post that someone was buying clothes for their ideal size and I think I may use that as my reward. I am thinking about buying an item of "ideal" sized clothing each, say, 2 weeks or each month. That would be really cool. I have this really cool top that I can fit in now and I feel so good in it I want to wear it every day. :flower: I wonder if others are like me in this way...

Got alot of snow yesterday and into last evening, it is so light and fluffy though, it was a dream to shovel, I'm loving that light stuff! Wish I could take the kids snowboarding today (no extra money...argh!). This whole thing with DH is making me so mad in more ways than 1.

So, off to update my clippie to...get this... 30 lbs off this bod! WAHOOOOO! Isn't that so cool! I am amazed...and thrilled...

WISHers keep up the great work. I couldn't have done this without this board, I swear! If I can do this, anyone can...I mean it! It seemed like such a daunting task when I first posted, but WISH makes you so accountable. Love you WISHers! :grouphug: to you Jen(x2), Gail, Beth, Sunny, wilderness01, and pettyone. You guys help me through everyday... ;)

[sarahsmom73]

:cool1: :cool1: Great job Jay-nee!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: You must feel awesome! I am very proud of you!!! Keep up the great work! :cheer2:

[Strings]

:cool1: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :cool1: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :cool1: :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

Jay-nee,

Congratulations on your beautiful new clippie! You have stuck with your program despite a great deal of stress. Keep up the great work. You are an amazing woman.

Have a good day,
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

jaynee--CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im so proud of the new clippie :)
i love the jenx2 :)
have a great friday

[jay-nee]

I am feeling so much better lately, not sure how things are going, but I just feel better.

The kids are doing great. They are so awesome!

I have been staying on track with my eating, always the struggle for me. DD made cookies last night, I didn't have any (so proud). Actually, I didn't even want any. I'm not really a cookie person, but I used to never turn down any sweets, too yummy in my past life. ;)

The exercise is usually not the problem, 'cause it just makes me feel so good. My windtrainer broke on Wednesday (boy, I must be hard on them), DH fixed it last night for me. Still waiting for parts for the exercise bike (ugh), trying to be patient, but it broke more than a motnh ago (sigh)... Trying to stay positive about that, since windtrainer has been good to me.

I took last night off from exercising, but still think I can make my goal. By the time DH had fixed the bike it was 6:30 and I still hadn't started dinner. And, I really wanted to watch Survivor (hmmm, priorities....)

Actually, I hardly watch TV, so the 4 shows I watch a week I make a priority. My fav is Amazing Race (yippee, it starts again next week), then Trading Spouses, Survivor, and Lost. I might catch the local news 2 or 3 times a week, and that's it for me. I rather be doing other things than sitting on my butt. Speaking of which, I'm thinking about getting an exercise ball to sit on for TV, does anyone do this? I heard it was really good for you.

Well, on with the day! TGIF!!!!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee

Yes! I sit on a stability ball for TV. I hardly watch any tv either, but when I do, I try to always use the ball. The good thing about it is I find myself doing a few crunches here and there, etc. My 4 yo has one of those bouncy balls with a handle and he sits on his when I sit on mine. Its fun!

I'm glad you are doing well. Your exercise is so good for your mental health as well as fitness. Good for you :cheer2: I hope you get your machines all working :goodvibes

Happy Friday :flower:

Sunny

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Jay-nee!!!! :cheer2: :banana: You're almost there!

Sorry about the windtrainer now! You must give those machines a workout!

My daughter is a Girl Scout...so I've been having to resist the Girl Scout cookies all over my house!! UGH! :sad2:

Take care and have a great Friday!

Gail

[sarahsmom73]

Jeez! You don't have to take out your frustrations on the poor machines!!! :rotfl2:

[jay-nee]

I'm waiting for my computer to start its day at work right now. I came in early to get out early, but the systems aren't even up yet. I killed almost a hour with e-mail and printing stuff, so now I'm on lunch. I am assuming it will be up by 8am, otherwise, I will have to eat the time. What a bummer! This is the down side to not being able to sleep past 5am each day. grrrrr

I just weighed myself here at work, 162 with clothes on, obviously! :teeth: So that's a good sign...

I haven't worked a Saturday since over 2 yrs ago, it's weird, I'm the only one here besides security...

Well, just thought I'd post quickly... Have a great weekend everyone!

[Blueeyes101817]

have a great weekend!!!!! hopefully the time at work will goquickly for you

[jay-nee]

I'm not working today! :teeth: I ended up listening to over a 1/2 of a book on tape, so the time went by okay at work. Just so glad to not have to work today! yippee!

I'm still having a hard time sleeping. Too much going on right now, it's been a little tough going, hopefully things will smooth out soon.

This has been quite a year already. Each day seems to bring a new challenge, I'm not a big person for change, so it's definately keeping me on my toes. I'm trying to just roll with the punches...

I did pretty well eating yesterday. I actually did have a small bag of wheat thins in the afternoon. I haven't had a snack in ages. But, our vending machines are marked for snacks that have less than 30% fat (even that is horrible), but since I had breakfast at 7:15 and lunch at 11:15, I needed something at 2pm to keep me out of trouble until dinner time.

The guy that sits 3 cubbies away from me has a whole BIG jar of candy and I gave it a quick thought, but I just walked away instead. I'm hoping it will pay off on the scale on WI day! But, I'm so close now, lbs will not be coming off each week and I know I may have a few gain weeks, I haven't had one non-losing week yet, so I can't complain. :)

My exercise total is 910 minutes so far this month, so I am pretty sure I will make goal. I plan on biking 30 minutes today and doing 15-20 minutes on the Bowflex. Tomorrow, biking for 30 and pilates for 20. That will make my goal of 1000 minutes. This has been a short month with alot of challenges, so I am pleased.

Well, off to check out my WISH buddies journals. Have a great Sunday! Think Spring! Up here in Maine, we need some warmth, it's only 10 degrees this morning and I'm sick of the COLD... brrrrr
:flower: :flower: :flower:

[sarahsmom73]

Hey Jay-nee! Happy Sunday!!! Great job on avoiding the candy! :cool1: Here's to us both making our exercize goals this month! :cheer2:

As for winter, you know where I stand!!! I want out of here! :moped:

[wilderness01]

I'm sick of the cold as well. Take care and have a good Sunday. :flower:

[sarahsmom73]

How much snow are they forcasting for you... One model I saw is 10 - 14, which really isn't bad....But it still means more snow and cold! :cold:

[Blueeyes101817]

stay warm--this snow storm stuff is getting old !!!!!
great job on avoiding the candy--im sure it will pay off!!!
have a great week

[jay-nee]

We are supposed to get anywhere from 6-10 or 10-17 over the course of 36 hrs. I am so ready for spring at this point...

I did my WI today for the Feb challenge and I am down another lb! So that means only 6 lbs to go now! Yippee for me! I am at 2.5/8 for the St Pattys Day Challenge right now.

Only 45 minutes to make my exercise goal today, no problem... I'm going to bike 30 and do pilates for 20, so I'll be fine with that too.

Today is my 3 month WISH anniversary! This board has made such a difference in my life. I am starting to feel myself again and my knee is not an everyday pain anymore, just a here and there thing now. That alone was worth it!

So, Hi to my WISH buddies! :wave: Have a great Monday!

[rcyannacci]

We are supposed to get anywhere from 6-10 or 10-17 over the course of 36 hrs. I am so ready for spring at this point...


:sunny: Sending you some sun from Texas! :sunny:

[Strings]

:cool1: :banana: Happy Wish Anniversay! :banana: :cool1:

Congrats on losing that pound and reaching your exercise goal. You are so close. Keep up the great work.

Stay safe and warm with all the snow,
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

Happy Anniversary at WISH :)

Wow, you are 6 pounds from goal???? That is sooooo fantastic! I'm so glad your knee is better and you can exercise.

As for snow... we have the same forecast-- TOO much! Enough is enough.

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: to Spring :flower:

Sunny

[sarahsmom73]

Here is soun for both of us! :sunny:

[jay-nee]

Today it is snowing and snowing and snowing... Just hoping we don't loose power. Thankfully, today is NOT a work day! I love it when it works out like that and I can just deal with shoveling and no driving! They are still saying at least 10-14 inches. :sad2:

Well, I decided to handle the March Exercise Challenge and give a bit back to my WISH buddies. These challenges have really helped my weight loss and I hope that I can help someone else with theirs...

I am thrilled that I offically made my exercise challenge as of last night. I almost copped out on the pilates, but I only needed 15 minutes, and I thought, oh, what the heck! So I did it! :banana:

Pretty sure that I won't loose 8 lbs between Valentine's Day and St Patrick's Day, but I'll try. I've lost 2.5 lbs since Valentine's Day so far, so to loose 5.5 in 18 days is probably a little lofty for me. We'll see though.

I am doing well on my eating. No second helpings and most of all - no outright sugars! No candy, cake, cookies, donuts, pastries, etc. I don't miss my coffee at all anymore. I did for a while, but it's been 4 1/2 months now. I just wondering how many calories and grams of fat that was! Thank God I only had 1 mug a day. yikes...

Today I'm going to make american chop suey. I've never made this recipe before, so it will be fun. Plus, sourdough bread (for the guys) in the bread machine. I love how the house smells when I'm cooking, so yummy! Especially on a day like today...

Keep up all the great work you guys! I'd love to be in the pool at WDW right now... :rolleyes: Happy March 1st!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Jay-nee on losing another lb!! You are only 6 lbs from goal! You'll be there in no time! You are such an inspiration.

Take care!!

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,

I am so ready for Spring. We ended up with 9 inches of snow with more on the way. I can't wait until I need to mow the lawn.

The chop suey sounds yummy! You are doing great. If you are curious about nutritional info on different coffees, Starbucks has all their drinks on their website. It should give you an idea about how many calories you are saving.

Take care,
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee

Thanks for starting the March Exercise Challenge. I just made a clippie :teeth: Hope you like it!

http://livinglively.com/clipart/MarchExChallenge.gif

{IMG]http://livinglively.com/clipart/MarchExChallenge.gif[/IMG}

Sunny

[sarahsmom73]

Awesome job Jay-nee!!!! :cool1:

I know what you mean about the snow!! I have had it!!! :rolleyes:

[jay-nee]

Sunny - thanks for coming through, you should teach me how to create these, they are very cool!

Beth - I will take a look at the Starbucks site, should be interesting!

DisneyEnthusiastic - thanks for your kind words. You're a sweetie!

Jen - I feel like screaming at the snow to GO AWAY! ENUF ALREADY! ;)

Trying to have a good day... Things have been so crazy lately (what's new?) on the homefront. It is maddening. I can't even begin to explain. It will all be ok, eventually... Just not sure when...

The chop suey was sooooo yummy. Perfect food for a wintery day! I couldn't bring it in to work today, I ate it for lunch and dinner yesterday, gotta stay on track at work. PB&J for me today. Will probably have chop suey again for dinner anyway, not sure yet...

You guys are so great! :grouphug:

[sarahsmom73]

Whenever you need an ear, I am here for you!!!! :grouphug:

[keenercam]

Hi, Jay-Nee --
How wonderful that you can see your goal right there in front of you. Can you feel it? You can practically reach out and grab it now. I am so happy for you. And it is so wonderful that you can see all the non-scale victories as you reach them -- bypassing temptation, exercising, exercising even when you don't want to, exercising to get to a non-scale goal, helping your friends here. . . . You are remarkable!

Have a great day! Be sure to bask in the triumph of all you have accomplished. Oh, yeah, one last thing -- can you share your recipe for American chop suey? I have never had chop suey.

[Strings]

Hi jay-nee,

I am glad you found a winner recipe. It always help with preventing boredom.

Remember, it is safe to talk here. or if you need an ear, PM me.
:hug:
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

hi jayneeeeeee
hope youre doing good..have a great weekend :)

[sarahsmom73]

TGIF Jay-nee!!!!! :cool1:

[jay-nee]

Well it is FRIDAY! What a relief and I am NOT working tomorrow so I should be able to spend some serious time with the kids! Yippee!

I have been a crazy girl on the windtrainer this past week, taking out all of my anxiety on that poor bike. I hope I don't break it again! Supposedly the tech is coming to fix the exercise bike tomorrow morning, gish, I hope so. I miss that bike, but, at least, now I know I can always just jump back on the windtrainer, but I would invest in a new seat first if the exercise bike breaks again! Plus, SPRING is coming! Have you heard? You wouldn't know it, but it is!!!!! I can't wait to bike outside! One of my Dr's suggested last year that I do some bike racing and I'm actually considering it. Will have to do a bit more info gathering, but considering it alone means that it might happen... I'm excited and apprehensive about it. I know DS would love to get into something like that too, so I may just have to bite the bullet for both of us...

Cam - yes, I feel so much better each and every day. Let me tell you (and given your health issues, you will understand), just to be able to stand up and walk with little or no pain everyday is a TREAT! I never thought I'd feel like that again. I will bike for the sake of that for the rest of my life! I will dig out the recipe and PM you - FYI not really a diet recipe. Just thought you should know... but, oh so yummy! ;) Hope you like it! It makes so much though, just a warning on that too.

Beth and Jen (x2) :sunny: - always so nice to have support, especially during these VERY tough times. Thank God I am naturally positive, otherwise, I would be a total mess. ARGH! Instead, it's more like a few minutes here or there and, sometimes, a few hours... :guilty: But, I try so hard not to get like that very often. The benefit of having kids is that you have to be on top of your game, not too good to wallow in self-misery with them watching, eh?

So, on to my day. Kids to educate, pets to feed, meals to make, house to clean, laundry to do - better stop now, the list is depressing. :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Have a great day everyone! It's cold here (2 degrees) :cold: , but SUNNY! :sunny:

[jay-nee]

I broke through to the 150's! I just did an unofficial WI and I'm at 159.5! I have been so super good that I just thought I'd jump on the scale, hoping to break that threshold!

So, I'm down a total of 32.5 lbs, with only 4.5 to my goal.

I just gotta tell you, I have been burning my bike up this whole week, plus eating GREAT! Considering all of the stress, I've held it together pretty good and it has paid off so BIG TIME!!!!!! I feel like jumping up and down... :cool1:

It's gonna be a great weekend - I can feel it now! Hope everyone else is doing well too... :wave:

[sarahsmom73]

THAT IS SO AWESOME!!!! :cool1: I am so proud of you!!! It's time for another party!!! :dancer: :rockband: :dancer: :rockband: :dancer:

[Blueeyes101817]

that is awesome!! i am sooo proud :)
have a great great great weekend!!!!!

[jay-nee]

I wish I could take a few days to myself and recharge. Lately, I just feel so tired. I think things are finally catching up to me and it doesn't feel so good. Hopefully, this week I can get back on track a bit, head-wise, and things will start to look brighter for my family.

LOTS of crazy things have happened lately. The biggest is...DH lost his job. It's just compounded all of the stress here and it's been really hard. It's a bad time to try and find a job too, but I'm trying to stay positive. Talk about bad timing though...

DD has been sick and took 3 days off from school last week. Yesterday she was feeling a bit better, so I'm hoping she'll be back on track for this week. Poor little kid, it sucks so badly to feel yucky.

Today, we are supposed to get more snow (when will it end! ARGH!). Supposed to be a big storm on Tuesday (thankfully my day off) and some more snow at the end of the week. Spring, where are you? I really need to see green grass soon. Plus, DS and I want to bike outdoors!

Today, I'm going to cook swedish meatballs in the slow cooker. One of the kids mentioned them last week, so I decided it would be ok. I am so all-over this portion control thing now, you could put anything in front of me and I'd be fine. Trying really hard to get DM to try it. She keeps trying WW and it does not work for her at all. I am so proud of her though, she joined the gym at the PT place she goes to and she's been going 3 times a week for almost 2 weeks now. That is a huge step. She's considering her knee replacement too, just for her to consider it is GREAT! :) I worry about her alot. :guilty:

So, off to my day! Hope all my WISH buddies are having a good weekend. Hugs to you all! :grouphug: Really looking forward to making 2005 into a better yera than its been so far. :rolleyes:

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: :grouphug: Jay-nee!!!! I wish there was something I could do!!!


Did you feel the Earhquake today! It was at 1:17 am!!! Near Fort Kent.... 5.4!!!

[Blueeyes101817]

hi jaynee--im sorry you are getting tired--i hope you have time to reenergize soon !!!
My grandmother , actually both of them, had knee relacement surgeries and are so glad they did it...they even convinced my great aunt to do it
i am so ready to get rid of snow..it was almos 65 degrees today and i had the sunroof open :) sorry to hear about your hubbys job..hang in there!

[Strings]

:hug: Jay-nee,

I am so sorry to hear that DH lost his job. I hope he finds something soon, and that the stress in your household is soon more manageable. You are doing an amazing job keeping on track. I am really proud of you.

I am headed towards a bilat knee replacement. That is part of the reason, I am trying to lose this weight. The people I know who have had the surgery say it is the best thing they have ever done for themselves.

Be good to yourself,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you!

[jay-nee]

Hope everyone is doing well.

Things here are ok. I'm tired, like REALLY tired. I can't seem to catch up lately, probably doesn't help that it's that TOM. Bummer...

Thanks to everyone for their well-wishes to my family. It's helps knowing that you've got friends pulling for you. :grouphug:

Man, Beth, bilat, that sucks. In the long run, it won't, but man, you must be in pain all the time. My one knee hurting was horrible, can't imagine both... Good for you to try and get the weight off before, I know I've been told it makes a HUGE diff in the success. Alot of work to do after so it will be more manageable without carrying excess, right? Good for you to go for it and do it right!

Thanks guys, for being there... Happy Tuesday to you all! :sunny:

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee,

First, CONGRATULATIONS on the 150's :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: You are sooooooo close to goal. That is amazing!

I'm so sorry to hear about DH's job :grouphug: as if your family needed that, right????

I hope DD is feeling better. My DS has been sick off and on for 3 weeks, fever, congestion, cough. The poor kids :(

I hope you get your energy back so you can keep up that great de-stressing exercise ::yes::

Here's to Spring :flower: :sunny: :flower: :sunny:

Sunny

[jay-nee]

Boy, have I missed you... MIA, right? DD is a bit better today, at least she has been doing her school work this week. Of course, now big bro is 3 days ahead of her and she can't have that! ;) Gotta love a bit of friendly competition. :teeth:

Yeah, DH losing his job was a HUGE hit. Trying to stay positive, but there's so much more than I can post here... ARGH!

Besides shoveling, I took today off from biking. Just too beat. I will bike tomorrow no matter what comes down the pike (and around here, you just never know...).

But, good news, today was official WI day and I'm down another lb! I'm at 158.5 now. Only 3.5 to goal! Amazingly, it still seems far away... (isn't that weird?).

Well, I think we might loose power so I'm gonna save now. :cold: Yes, it's so very cold here... I know spring has gotta be here one of these days soon, right? ;)

Happy thoughts to all my WISH friends! :grouphug:

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,

Congratulations on losing that pound. You are so close to goal. I can't even imagine it. You have been so consistant despite the stress. Keep it up and GOAL will be here soon.
Stay warm,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

We are so proud of you!!! What ever and when ever you need us We are here! :grouphug:

[wilderness01]

Congrats on losing that pound despite the stress. Hope things work out for you guys. :goodvibes

[pettyone]

But, good news, today was official WI day and I'm down another lb! I'm at 158.5 now. Only 3.5 to goal! Amazingly, it still seems far away... (isn't that weird?).


:thewave:

Awesome!!!!!!!! It won't take long!!! When you get that "Goal" clippie, we're going to party in your journal!!!

[jay-nee]

I had to work today so, not much time for boards... but, our meal is simmering so I thought I'd post a journal entry...

Well, each year my company sends its top employees to WDW for a conference. I only work PT so there is no chance that I will get it, but each year I just hope and hope... Tomorrow is the announcement of the people selected and I just can't wait to hear. I just hope that I know someone who gets to go. Last year I knew 4 of the people and the year before I knew 2. Well, I can't wait for the big meeting (yes, I'm really weird...). So, I will be dreaming of it tonight and hoping that I will get to stay at the Yacht & Beach Clubs, oh, what a treat that would be! I'm on pins...

So, that's my story. Also, it just gives me something positive to focus on right now... :teeth: I need it...

Well, back to dinner prep. Happy Wednesday everyone! :flower:

[sarahsmom73]

Good Luck!!! :wizard:

[jay-nee]

it is FRIDAY! Finally!

Good news is, thankfully, DHs second job has given him work each day this week. No med insurance, but, at least, cash is still flowing. Plus, he has 3 interviews between today and Wednesday. Progress is being made and I'm thankful for that!

I'm staying OP with my eating and I'm back on track with my biking. Funny, I took 3 days off from biking (shoveling instead... :cold: ) and my knee started acting up. No more of that!

More snow today and through the weekend. Honestly, we have enough snow. We should be seeing signs of spring. Does Mother Nature not know that this is MARCH? Usually in March, we get one HUGE snow storm and the snow starts melting the next day. Right now, we have 8 ft high snowbanks! It is CRAZY! But, I've gotta say it's beautiful to look at if you don't have to go out in it. But, we have a (very) small farm and a dog that needs 3 walks a day so, we are out in it ALOT. brrrr :cold: It's 3 degrees here this morning...

Well, I told the kids I'd make muffins for them this morning, plus I'm making chili today, so I better get to it.

Happy Friday WISHers! :flower: :flower:

[Blueeyes101817]

happy friday jaynee!!! im glad things with your hubbys job is going good--hope the interviews go well!!!!
i konw what you mean about the snow, we dont have that much and im still tired of it!!!
i hope you have a great weekend---oo i just saw your counter--youa re so close to your goal :) congrats!!!

[jay-nee]

I've lost 1.5 more lbs and I just got my 35 lb clippie!

Here's my dilemma now... I have decided that 155 is going to be my high weight (a weight I can live with), but I am not going to stop doing what I am doing. I am eating right (healthy and the correct amounts) and I am exercising almost everyday. I want to continue this FOREVER!

So, my revised plan is this...once I reach my goal weigh (can I say it again? Only 2 lbs away. :teeth: ) I will continue to weigh myself weekly. I want to hover between 145-155 as I believe this to be an ideal weight range for myself. I NEVER want to be above 155 again in my life. So if I target 145, and I weigh myself weekly, I should never get too close to 155, right? Well, I just wanted to think this "outloud." Not sure it will work, but I'm thinking it might.

BTW, I feel great and have more energy than I used too. I know I am doing all the right things and love that the kids are picking up on my healthy eating habits. DH is NOT getting this at all and it's a definate peeve between us (believe me there are too many to count right now). But, it is the right thing to do. I'm going to be 40 this summer and I want to feel like this forever. I am starting to look like me again. I'd like to fit in some of my old size 10s but not yet. The 12s feel great now, even sitting at work all day.

Happy FRIDAY!!!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[jay-nee]

I was back on the bike yesterday and did my Bowflex workout too. I was so tired, but I did it anyway. I ended up crashing at 8pm though. Lately, I've been wicked tired! The problem is that DH gets home sometimes between 3am and 5am so even when I don't have to work, I wake up and can't fall back to sleep. It's a bad cycle! Hopefully, one of these job interviews will pan out and he can have a regular work schedule at some point. Just to have med insurance again would be really, really nice. :rolleyes:

Today I am going to get back on track with doing pilates on the days I don't do the Bowflex. What's killing me is all of this shoveling! We are supposed to get something like 14-18 inches of snow. We've gotten about 4-5 already, so I will shovel that this morning when I go out to do the barn animals. DH has to work so I'm on my own with the shoveling for this storm. Although, DS will help once he wakes up fully. :) But, when I shovel I tend not to ride the bike or do anything else because I am so wiped out from shoveling for 1-3 hrs. So, I haven't done pilates more than like twice in 2-3 weeks and I can feel it too. :sad2:

Plus I want to make spinach lasagna for DD (one of her favs), so I need to do that this morning for a big lunch in case we loose power later. (I hope not!)

So that's today in a nutshell. Hope everyone else is having better weather than Maine is... yuck! :cold:

[sarahsmom73]

:cool1: Whoo hoo!!! Jay - nee! You are doing great!!! You are doing awesome on the workouts!!! Keep up the great work! :cool1:

I so understand about the winter! We are dodging the snow for the most part, but are getting nailed with the cold!!! We had - 25 and - 30 windchills this past week! I am so sick of this weather!!!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Woo Hoo Jay-nee!! Only 2 more lbs!!! You are doing awesome! I do understand what you said about getting closer to 145...that way you have a cushion.

Sorry about all the crappy weather you guys are having. A friend of mine who lives here now is originally from Maine...she was up there a couple weeks ago and got stuck up there from all the snow.

Good luck :wizard: to your husband for getting one of the jobs w/ some health insurance.

Have a great weekend!

Gail

[pearlieq]

Congrats on your loss! Getting down to 145 for some cushion makes perfect sense. You'll have some wiggle room for the ups and downs.

:wizard: to you and DH. Hopefully a good job will come along soon!

[jay-nee]

It's a snowbound day. I hate feeling like I am stuck, even though we probably wouldn't be up to much today anyway. The kids LOVE to lay low on the weekends. Plus, not knowing about DHs job, we aren't spending ANY extra money on anything. We've been borrowing videos from the library for each storm, it's worked out pretty good. This weekend we got the BBCs David Copperfield (very long version), Chariots of Fire, the new Peter Pan (live people), and The Man in the Iron Mask. But, right now, the kids are playing GameCube so I figured I'd kill some time...

Today, I'm hungry, but I know it's 'cause I'm housebound and oh-so bored! I don't even feel like taking a nap or anything. DH left for work again (I'm not complaining) and won't be home until LATE night or early morning tomorrow, so I'm kind of bummed. We are supposed to be resolving things but until the job pans out, we really can't move in one direction or the other personally. It's driving me crazy!

The snow seems to have slowed down a bit (thankfully), but we are supposed to get about 6-9 more inches. This winter is nuts! I just want to be laying in the sun or swimming in a warm pool right now. I wish we could winter in Fl and summer up here. If the kids were older, we probably would. But, raising kids up here is really nice. We live in a rural residential neighborhood and it's so nice for the kids to have land to run on and clean air to breathe every day. They LOVE the snow. They were just out playing in it with the dog for about an hour. I love to watch them, they have so much fun with it.

Well, enough of my wordiness.... back to life...

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! And, no, I won't give in to my hunger! :teeth: This is just another test of my willpower! ARGH!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee

Congrats on the new clippie!!!!!! You are doing so GREAT!http://www.livinglively.com/clipart/large-smiley-038.gif



I've had enough snow, too!!!!! This stuff is so heavy and slushy. What a mess!!!!! We only got about 5-6 inches but it was more than enough to make a huge mess.

Try not to give into the snow munchies!!!!!! Renting videos from the library is a great idea, I never thought of that!

9 more days until Spring :flower:

Sunny

[sarahsmom73]

Sorry the weather has been so ycuky for you!!! It is hard to think spring, I know... We have too!!! Or else we will go insane!! :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

I hope the weather has calmed down and you can get out and get some fresh air! :sunny:

[jay-nee]

the storm is over (as of midnite last night) and we got about 15 inches of snow according to the local weatherman. We shoveled this storm 3 times, isn't that ridiculous? My elbow is killing me, I must have some sort of tendonitis in it and it has bothered me off and on this winter (especially after shoveling).

DH came home at 7am this morning and started shoveling for me. I was sooooo happy that he took the initiative (maybe some headway has been made?). Then we moved the cars so that the plow guy could come in and tidy up the driveway and parking area.

So I ended up only having to shovel the ponys door (more than 8 ft high snow banks now!) and the goats door too. I am NOT complaining at all!

Today is beautiful and sunny and it's already 28 degrees - I'll take it!

I NEVER gave in to the "snow munchies," I just kept busy and tried to think about other things. We watched most of the BBC David Cooperfield and DS and I love it. DS read the book a few years back and says it's pretty true to the story.

I ended up going to bed at 8pm, still can't get my sleep pattern in sync...hopefully, soon. Probably once DH gets a job w/ benefits and we make some decisions about the plight of us... Right now, everything is kind of "on hold" because of the job thing. But, I'm hoping the job thing was a wake-up call for life, but we'll see and either way, it will be ok, I know that now.

So, only 8 days 'til Spring? Hopefully, 8 sunny, warm days! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

I am just so glad to see the sun! :teeth:

[sarahsmom73]

8 Days!!!! We can make it! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

8 days!! lets hope it starts to feel like spring!! make sure youre careful with your elbow!!

[jay-nee]

take yesterday off. DS and I watched The Man in the Iron Mask and it was pretty good (but long), so I decided that maybe it would be best to not work out. Hopefully the break will help the elbow. If it just wouldn't snow again that would be the best for it!

Today is WI day but I have to wait for DH to get up (the scale's in the master bath). I figure I'm due for a no loss week anyway, so I'd be surprised if I'm down. I'd really like to keep my 35 lb clippie though, so it would be cool to not gain.

I've decided to become an eBay'er. We have 19 yrs worth of stuff in this house (I keep everything) and I need to start clearing out. Plus with DH's job loss we could use the extra $. I'd love to be able to pay off my car with the money I make. I hope it works as well as people say.

So off to register and set up an extra e-mail account. Funny I really hate spending time on the computer (probably because alot of my real work is keying on a computer), but it seems like the best way to go. This WISH part of DIS has been a God-send and, hopefully, eBay will help us too.

BTW, a girl at work mentioned how much weight I've lost, told me to stop wearing the baggies and get some clothes that fit me - jokingly, not mean. It was a nice compliment from her. I definately am starting to see myself again, but still work to do!

Happy Tuesday WISHers! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: Only 6 more days 'til SPRING! :teeth:

[jay-nee]

gain so I'm keeping my clippie. For some reason I'm having a hard time getting my exercise routine back. But, at least I'm not giving up totally, just don't seem to have the motivation this week. I'm tired emotionally... Hopefully, my momentum will be back soon. I am going to get on the bike in a little bit. DD is baking choc chip cookies so I am in charge of the oven (both of my kids are scared to death of the oven :earseek: ). I will hop on after the last batch is out.

Thankfully, my eating has been OP totally. Weird, usually that would be the issue for me - never exercise. But, I'm sick of the windtrainer, I want my exercise bike back! Stupid tech still has not fixed the thing! This has been going on for 2 months now! Crazy!!!! :crazy2:

Well, back to oven duty! Hope everyone is having a nice day. It was beautiful here today and I can finally feel Spring in the air! :Pinkbounc

[Strings]

Hi jay-nee,

I hope the elbow feels better in the morning. Rest is the key.

Good luck on Ebay. I am afraid to go to the site. I am sure I could become addicted.

Have a great evening,
\Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

hope you had a good day!!

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Wednesday Jaynee! :flower: Hope you have a great day! :sunny:

[plutosmyfav]

Well, back to oven duty! Hope everyone is having a nice day. It was beautiful here today and I can finally feel Spring in the air! :Pinkbounc

Wow, you had oven duty and food was OP :earseek: I'm craving choc chip cookies just thinking about it!!! :rotfl2:

Yes, Spring is in the air! Well, at least we hit 40 deg today :flower: MELT SNOW MELT :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

I hope you get your bike back soon. What an aggrevation!

Sunny

[Strings]

Hi Jaynee,

I'm just dropping by to wish you a Happy Wednesday.

Take care,
Beth

[pearlieq]

Good luck with Ebaying--I hear lots of sucess stories, so I'm sure you'll well!

Congrats for staying OP even with choc chip cookies!

[sarahsmom73]

Hope you have and awesome Thursday! :flower:

[jay-nee]

Well, I'm down 1 lb from Tuesdays WI, but I did not make the 8 lb goal for the St Patty's Day challenge.

I am back on track with my exercise plan and I feel so good! :cool1: Funny how you can get off track for a few days, but you just have to jump right back on asap!

I did so good on oven duty. I will say that I had a few (very small) pieces. I had been feeling deprived lately so I think it was a good thing. Otherwise, I have stayed away from those cookies! They do look yummy though, DD loves to make cookies. (mean kid, huh? ;) )

We have lost so much snow Sunny! It has been wonderful! I LOVE IT!!!! :banana: Also, good news on the exercise bike front, my parts arrived yesterday! So now I'm waiting for a call back from the tech (again!). It has been a TOTAL aggrevation. But, it is teaching me to be adaptable with my exercise (something I have not been good at in the past).

Well, happy Thursday to all! Work is behind in my unit so I am working a bit extra today, yuck! :guilty:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go with the loss!! That is awesome. So glad you got your bike parts...just in time for you to maintain!!!

Happy St. Patty's Day!

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Friday Jay-nee!!! :sunny:

[jay-nee]

It's Friday!

Today I'm going to try and post something to auction at eBay. Not sure what yet, but I won't do it until tonight anyway. I think I pretty much have all my ducks in a row so now I just have to DO IT! (but I'm kinda scared...I don't want to screw up). I'll probably start will books or CDs, 'cause I think they'll be easier to ship, describe, etc.

Also, twice a year, one of the local churches puts on a chix pie supper that is so yummy, we can not miss it. So the kids and I are going tonight! What a HUGE splurge! Chix pie is one of my all time favs! And I've been so good, I deserve this reward! Believe me I will bike my a*s off when we get home, plus it a Bowflex day, so I'm not expecting to report any damage either! :flower: I won't have desert though!

Still haven't heard back from the exercise bike tech - I could beat him silly - I'm telling you! He drives me crazy! DH told me that if the tech can't get it fixed this time, supposedly NordicTrac will send me a brand new bike so I'm not sure what I'm hoping for at this point! ;)

Well, that's all for today! Happy Friday to my WISH friends! Only 3 days 'til Spring! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

have a great day today!!! you deserve the treat..you are so close to the end of the weight ticker--amazing :) have a good weekened

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,

Enjoy your dinner. There are certain events through the year that are traditions. Enjoy it, and I know you will burn off those calories with your next workout.

have a great weekend,
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee,

Enjoy your dinner-- no guilt!

A brand new bikes sounds nice, maybe they can FedX it overnight to make up for the aggrevation :goodvibes

Have a great weekend,

Sunny

[jay-nee]

Yesterday, I was NOT OP with my eating at all! It started with breakfast and just did not get better, but I sort of planned it that way, so I feel fine about it. What's one day in the whole pix of life, huh?

Breakfast: oatmeal with craisens and real 1/2 & 1/2

Lunch: 1/2 bowl of pasta with hot sausage sauce and 1/2 piece of meatloaf (divided leftovers with DS)

Snack (I usually don't have a snack): 1/2 c. pistacios (honestly, I felt so yucky after eating these)

Dinner: (oh so yummy!) 1 1/2 pieces of chix pie, mashed potatoes and gravy!, winter squash, cole slaw, whole milk, cranberry sauce, and 1/2 of the small dessert (small brownie with vanilla ice cream and hersheys syrup).

Plus, I didn't even work out last night. (needed to have a talk with DS - more important!).

I was so full after leaving the chix pie dinner, but it was so yummy! I trully shouldn't have had the 1/2 piece of chix pie, it kind of put me over the edge. Plus, I ate so fast! Yikes! The next on is in Oct and I will be prepared to eat slower! Just to enjoy the meal. I had a blast though and they make such great food. It was only $9 for DS and I and $4 for DD, so for $22, we had a feast!

So, today, back OP. I did a WI yesterday and I weighed 155.5 before I ate all the pistacios! :teeth: 155.5 would be great on Tuesday! I WILL be exercising today (bike and pilates), gotta get back on track.

I'm just so glad I don't feel guilty or anything, it was so much fun. The kids and I haven't eaten out since DH lost his job, so this was a huge treat for us.

It is a beautiful sunny day today and tomorrow at 7:33am, it will officially be Spring! YIPPEE! :jumping1:

Happy Saturday!

P.S. Supposedly tech is coming Monday to fix bike. I feel like screaming at him (but I won't!). :teeth:

[pearlieq]

I'm glad you had fun at the dinner last night. Sounds delicious! And good for you for keeping in perspective--I bet that was a hard-won skill.

Yay for spring! :flower:

[rcyannacci]

Chix pie is one of my favorites also! Sounds so good!

[jay-nee]

IT'S SPRING! Officially! Funny thing is we still have this white stuff called SNOW! ARGH! Oh, I don't care, 'cause it's spring and it will be gone soon!

I did so much better yesterday, pretty much OP with my eating and I did 30 minutes on the bike and 20 minutes of pilates. Today is bike and Bowflex day. Hopefully, tomorrow the exercise bike will be fixed, as it's only taken 2 months, I shouldn't complain, huh? :sad2: Crazy! It's all I can say!

Well, life is ok these days, DH still doesn't have a "real" job, although his PT job is giving him hours most days, so I'm trying not to complain. Things are ok between us, but I can pretty much see the writing on the wall (since I'm writing it). So disappointed that DH can't get his act in gear as far as our relationship goes, what a loser! He thinks he's this great guy, isn't that amazing? After all he put the kids and I through in the last 2-3 months, I just can't look at him the same anymore. I'm trying, but I just don't see it...yet. I am going to give it some time, but not forever. As far as I'm concerned this has gone on WAY too long. I could have managed a few days, but close to 3 months is unacceptable. Our kids are too old to not realize that things are so different now. Wow! :sad2:

Well, enough of the bummer. I am only 1.5 lbs away from my "goal" now. It would be amazing if this WI (Tuesdays for me) was the big one, but it won't matter either way. I'm staying on this downslide, even if I make goal.

BTW, I listed my 1st item on eBay this morning. It will be interesting to see if it does anything. I've asked some people to take a look at it before I post anything else. So I finally bit the bullet and did it. I am so nervous that I messed something up. Yes, it's the perfectionist in me, argh! :rolleyes2 I'm trying to be less like that as I get older, but it's just so hard! It's my programming...

Well, hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! Me, I'm just happy that Spring is finally here! :flower2:

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee

I can't believe you are so close to goal!!!! That is fantastic.

You have a great perspective on your situation with DH. Time seems to be helping you process all of this. I'm sorry you have to go through it.

2 months for a repair-- that is ridiculous!

I got outside for my first outdoor run since Christmas Day! The sidewalks and streets are disgusting with all the sand left behind fromthe storms but at least I could get out there.

Happy Spring :jumping1:

Sunny

[Blueeyes101817]

ic ant wait to hear about your weigh in!!!!
:hug:

[jay-nee]

I am going to work on eBay a bit more. This has become time consuming. I am assuming it's like anything new and just takes a bit of getting used to. Now if I could just get some bites on the items I've posted so far. I know feedback is so important and alot of folks won't even bid on your items until you have 10 or more with 98% or higher. So the waiting game begins... Plus, I just have to get a bunch of items loaded. It will be nice when this is second nature... Seems to just take so long...

Today is my WI day, but DH is home so I will wait until he gets up first. I was very inconsistent with my workouts last week, so I don't think I'll be at goal, but it would be nice to be a bit closer!

It has been so beautiful here, 40's during the day and 20's at night. And, it's not snowing every other day! I don't ask for much. I love that the snow is melting each day and I am hoping to get to do some outside biking SOON (maybe today?).

Still nothing on DH's job. He has been asked to come in for a second interview to one company, so we'll see where that goes... He has a test for another job tomorrow morning, so hopefully, he'll do great and get hired! I was supposed to have my knee looked at tomorrow, but I had to cancel because NO med insurance. I am so bummed. Can't wait to have the Dr see me know and hear that I've made some great changes. It will be interesting how that changes my progonosis. Plus, I'm due for my yearly soon and my vision screening too. Thankfully, the kids are all set until summer.

Well, off to eBay! "WISH" me luck! (just a little pun!) Happy Spring everyone! :sunny:

[kris1973]

Good luck with your WI and your DH job interviews. It must be kinda stressfull right now, just try and keep your chin up.

Kristin

[Strings]

Hi Jay-nee,

Good luck to DH. I hope the tests and interviews go well. You need to get yourself taken care of. :hug:
Take care,
beth

[septbride2002]

I'm sure your weigh in will be fine! Remember some weeks it is awesome to just maintain your weight and not gain!

~Amanda

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Spring Jay-nee! I have my fingers crossed for DH!!!

I hope you have a wonderful sunny day! :sunny:

[jay-nee]

Today, DH has his 2nd interview and also has his test for a different company, hopefully one of them will pan out!

Also, my WI was GREAT! I'm at 155.5, only .5 from goal! I seem to be back on track with my exercise and, supposedly, "stupid" tech will be coming to fix exercise bike today (yeah, I'll believe it when he pulls in the driveway! :sad2: ).

The washing machine broke yesterday! Just what we need is to be spedning $ on appliances when I'm trying to salvage every penny we have (I wish DH knew how to be frugal! argh! - it has been a huge source of tension between us this year!). But, I only spent $364 including tax and got what we need. I was going for the base model, but I want to control the water temp and have some choices about the water level, so I went a little higher than base. It's definately not what I had, but it will do nicely. I will miss my old (19 yrs) washer though, it was a trooper! Ironically, we have an extra dryer and gave away the extra washer (stupid now, but who'd know?).

I'm beginning to think that 2005 is going to be a year of challenges. I will try to keep my positive attitude, but it is frustrating!

Been busy figuring out eBay, need to be a bit patient now... hmmm, that would be new for me! :teeth:

Happy Wednesday! It is so nice out this morning, I just love seeing the sun and seeing all that snow melt away each day! :sunny:

[plutosmyfav]

Wow Jay-nee, I can't believe you are so close to goal. That is fantastic! I hope you get your bike fixed today :wizard:

And :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for DH's job progress!

Sunny

[pearlieq]

Oh my goodness! You're so close to goal I'm afraid to breathe!

Congrats to you!!! You must be so proud of yourself. :cool1:

Also, great to hear happy news on the front of DHs job. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[jay-nee]

I can feel it. but it's not really where I want to be. I'm going to have to loose probably 10 more lbs (then I'll recheck again). I was 145-150 a few years ago and it felt so different. I haven't been doing my pilates and I think that will pay off when I get back on track with it.

I've really lost the weight with my biking and eating habits, but I NEED to firm up now. I am "starting" to fit in the clothes I want to wear, so that's really nice. Now I just need to tighten up the gigglies... ;)

DH passed his test yesterday and will be going to the comapny today to discuss the job (this is one he really would like to be offered). He has an interview tomorrow with another company that he'd really like to work for. His 2nd interview yesterday went really well and they would like to hire him and want him to give them what he wants via e-mail soon. He's sort of on the fence with this one. Its a great oppurtunity, but he doesn't think they'll want to pay him at least what he was making before. He has alot of decisions to make and soon.

I got some more items listed on eBay yesterday so hopefully I will get better and better at this. It seems to take so long to list one item right now...

Well, better hit the day! BTW, it's snowing again! ARGH! :sad2: But it should melt soon! It's supposed to be really sunny again tomorrow! WAHOO! :cheer2: