Jen's Journal.....Baby Steps to a new me

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone--my name is jen and i am 20 years old...im attending college to become a teacher...I have thyroid problems, which causes my weight to fluctuate frequently..
I joined curves ab out 2 months ago and have been going faithfully 4 x a week,,with the exception of the last two weeks when i was sick from getting my wisdom teeth out...
my goal was to lose 5 lbs by the new year, but so far i have gained a pound..i have vacation to look forward to, so i have noticed ive been lurking on the WISH board alot...
my dr cleared me to start working out, so i started today, and will try to go every day to try and meet my goal..
my long time goal is to be between 130-135 lbs---i am 5'7 and about 150ish right now....i tend to get off track ,and when i dont see results, i just stop..so im hping that by posting this, i wont be tempted to do that

[Blueeyes101817]

Well , i had said i was going to try to work out each day..today i woke up, not feeling so great, but i still headed to curves..there was really no one there, so i went around 2.5 times instead of just 2..i did a few extra machines..
I "officially" get weighed and measured on Saturday, but i wanted to weigh myself to see if there was any difference since i had gotten my wisdom teeth out and couldnt really eat...I was afraid that i would gain since although i couldnt eat,,i couldnt work out either...
surprise! i weighed in at 149...when i was weighed/measured last month, i was 151...so theres 2 lbs gone...and ive been TRYING to eat better, but its hard since i am such a picky eater..but at least i get rid of the sweets and drink more water
I was so close to just stoppign again, because i gained last month at curves,but i guess i just needed that little bit of difference/encouragment to keep going...
Back to curves tomorrow!

[Princess Michelle]

HI Jen! It's nice to see you on the journal board! Congratulations on the loss! I will have to get you updated on the NY Challenge thread! :cool1:

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks michelle! im trying to get back into the swing of things!! thanks for posting--needed that encouragement to go to curves today...which i just did! so ive gone all 3 days this week so far...

[Princess Michelle]

That's great, Jen. I'm glad you were able to get back into the swing of things! :)

[Blueeyes101817]

okay --well today is the 4th straight d ay in a row i went to curves..im feeling alot better about myself, which is good, and i will "officially" get weighed in tomorrow morning....I found that my problem is i am such a picky eater, that i cant find too many things that i will eat..i eat fruit but dont like vegetables..im not a big person on meat..i just like chicken....so its hard to find foods that work....
but im working on it....guess ill find out how well im doing when i get weighed and measured tomorrow

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Jen, way to go getting through your 4th workout! :)

Do you not like any vegetables at all? How about salad? I'm not a huge vegetable eater either but I do love salad. I tend to like raw veggies better than cooked ones so I think that's why. One of my favorite snacks is red bell pepper strips. Yum!

Are you doing any sort of eating plan, I know you go to Curves but I don't know if there is a "diet" associated with that or not. I might be able to help you find some good recipes if you post what your eating plan is. :)

[Blueeyes101817]

im so weird...i dont like any salad...the only veggie i will eat is corn....there is really no eating plan associated with curves, i just try to have healthy snacks--fruit cup, etc, during the day, and have my bigger meal be dinner..
im the type of person that when i go out to dinner, i get chicken fingers or pasta....i really dont like much

[Blueeyes101817]

still going!! today was 5th straight day in a row going to curves....today was also weigh and measure day . i was kind of nervous since i was out for 2 weeks...but i went ahead and there was some good news!!!
i lost half an inch from my waist,,,1.5 inches from my abdomen...1 inch from my hips..lost a total of 3 lbs-which puts me at 147..i also lost 2.10% of body fat, down to 21.80...
so now i just have 2 more lbs to go till i meet my new years goal..my longtime goal is still a while away!

[Blueeyes101817]

well today i did not make it to curves--i slept until 1130 since i was up till 2 last night...i cant believe i slept that late--hvaent done that in awhile! so i didnt really feel great today, so didnt do much--back to curves monday!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,

You're doing fantastic! Maybe your bod just needed the extra zzzs today! You'll be back in the swing in no time!!!!

Sundie

[jay-nee]

Keep it up. You are doing so well. I agree with pluosmyfav, sometimes your body just tells you what it needs, it's obvious you needed to sleep more on that particular day!

Sounds like curves is really working for you. Great job!

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks guys-i really appreciate you taking the time to post!!!

[Blueeyes101817]

well it was back to curves for me this morning...we got a new machine and i love it..im really hoping to see a differece by the time i go to disney--at least it gives me something to work towards--
i think your right--i needed saturday off to relax..it was hard enough goign today!!!

[sharoncity]

Hi Jen! Don't you just love Curves? A good workout in 30 min! I started there the end of Sept. I haven't lost any weight, but have lost inches. I need to clean up my act in the eating department before I'll see any weight-loss. (Plus I'm twice as old as you, so it is harder for me to lose the pounds! :rolleyes: )
I give you lots of kudos for getting there 4 plus times a week. That is great! Keep it up and you will definitely notice when you go to Disney. So many of my friends have had really good results going to Curves and following WW. I know you just do your own thing with the eating, but as long as you are careful, you will do fine.
Keep up the good work!
TTFN-
Sharon

[Blueeyes101817]

sharon-thank you so much! my first month at curves i gained a pound and a half..was up to 152...now after the second month, im down to 147...not much, but better than nothing!!! good luck to you too :) thanks for postinG!

[Blueeyes101817]

well i went back to curves again today---had to take it easy, because my left leg is bothering me..but at least iw ent and did some of it....i always stop everytime i start doing something to help me lose weight--all those excercise videos...they were gone after like a month...this im sticking with..and i think when i get home from disney, i am going to sign up for another 3 months--thanks guys

[Blueeyes101817]

well i was planning on going to curves again today- but woke up and my leg was really bothering me..so its probably not a good idea--think ill wake up early tomorrow and go....so just taking it easy today

[sharoncity]

Jen - good job recognizing when you need to rest! :Pinkbounc I hope your leg is feeling better. Don't overindulge too much on the holiday! :rolleyes: We'll get back to Curves monday morning, right?! :cool1:

Merry Christmas!

TTFN-
Sharon

[Blueeyes101817]

Sharon--im going to curves tomorrow morning! mines open till 11:30 so i figure i might as well go in:) the only good thing, i dont eat alot of food, i am a VERY picky eater (asl onga s i stay away from the junk!!!) so im hoping that helps!!


**MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE :) ***

[jay-nee]

So sorry to hear that your leg is bothering you. I hope you feel better soon!

Sounds like you are still being consistent about going to Curves, good for you! Keep up the great work!

Have a Happy Holiday! Catch up with you next week...

[Blueeyes101817]

well i forced myself out of bed today to try to get to curves..i did one round,,then my left leg started to bother me again..i dont want to be hurt for disney, but i dont wanna go to the doctors for something this little---errrr...its just a pain..thanks for letting me vent--have a good holiday everyone!

[SyracuseWolvrine]

Sorry to hear about your leg hurting ... sometimes though, it's better to just "play through the pain" ... I have a leg injury that goes back to Summer 2003 ... At first I thought I had pulled a hip flexor muscle (playing Ultimate Frisbee), after a few days, the pain went away, and I forgot about it. Fast forward to September/October 2003 ... it starts bothering me again, to the point where I can barely walk. I talk to one of the people at my school's health services, they say there's nothing they can do, tell me to stretch out, and take some ibuprofen. Doesn't really help much, but at least gets me to the point where I can walk again. Eventually the pain goes away, and I forget about it (again). Didn't give me any problems for the rest of 2003, and most of 2004 (played Ultimate again Summer '04, with no problems all season), and now in the past week or so, it's started bothering me again. Not as bad this time ... I can walk fine, just a little bit of pain.

I figure I'll just ignore the pain ... it hasn't stopped me from doing anything, and at this point in time, its just an inconvinience, not a major holdup.

(of course, your situation could be completely different, so none of this advice may apply to you)

Congrats on the weight loss.

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks eric
jay-nee....i guess i am just gonna hvae to work out with my leg hurting..i cant afford NOT to , u know? errr well have a good xmas, well catch up next week!

[Blueeyes101817]

well of course couldnt go to curves yesterday or today..so ive kinda been being a bum..didnt do TOO bad eating, had a few cookies, but how could i not hehe..figure i have the next 2 weeks to work out before disney..then ill be walking allll around disneyso well see how that goes..
so today i have been bumming it around and got my hair cut..13 more days till disney :)

[plutosmyfav]

Wow 13 days until Disney! You're gonna have a blast! Take good care of that leg, you'll sure need it in good shape for the walking :cool1:

Glad to hear you did well with food-- I didn't do so well. Coming up on 24 hours of straight cookies and chocolate. Yikes!

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

hi sundie :) thats the only good thing about not liking chocolate haha
im getting worried about my leg..i was limping all day..but i need to work out, ya know?

[Blueeyes101817]

with less than 2 weeks till my trip, i cant even work out...i got out of bed today and my leg almost gave out...i dont want it to hurt on the trip..but i still have some more weight to lose...i dunno what to do--i dont want to go to the dr for this...so here i am LOL..hope everyones doing better t han me!!

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Jen! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I'm so sorry to hear that your leg is bothering you. Is there any way you could go to Curves and just work your upper body or do other things that won't impact your leg? Try taking ibuprofin, rest it but not too much, you don't want it getting stiff on you. You also might want to try icing it, put a bag of ice on it for 15 minutes, then off for 15 and then back on it again. Do that for an hour a day if you can and see if it helps. I totally understand about not wanting to go to the doctor if you can get out of it but honestly, if the pain isn't improved in a couple of days I would make an appointment. You want to be as healthy as possible for Disney! :teeth:

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,
I'm so sorry to hear you leg hasn't improved. I agree with Michelle, you really sould make an apt. I'm the same way, I try to avoid dr apts as much as possible, but you've got BIG plans ahead of you!!!!! I hope you are ship-shape ASAP. :boat:

Sundie

[jay-nee]

I am so sorry to hear that you leg is bothering you... Don't let it go too long Kiddo! You want to be ready for all that walking at WDW!

I hope you are doing better today. :-) ((Sending you lots of get better thoughts!))

Thank God for being finicky for you, 'cause you probably did great during the holidays!

Take care of yourself and I like Princess Michelle's idea about going to Curves for upper body only, great idea! Maybe you can do two circuits of upper body and skip all the lower body stuff until you feel better.

Keep focused, you are doing great!

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks guys!! i know i should go if it still hurts, but i am SO stubborn. but now im getting down to 11 days to disney--but WHOS counting?!
i think i am going to make myself go to curves this afternoon--shopping for disney this morning :) now this is going to MAKE me go to curves--thanks guys,,i needed thatp ush..ii figured no one would post, so no one would know if i went hehe

hope you guys are doing g ood too :_)

[jay-nee]

we're watching you! :-) Just kidding, but I do read your journal when I am on the comp. It's just that I'm not on the comp much. At least not everyday, but I check in on my days off usually once or twice. Today it's twice, 'cause I did my WI. I am so excited! I lost 2.5 lbs! Now a total of 8 and only 29 to go now (sounds better than over 30 to me right now!).

Keep up your great work and be really careful with your leg. You'll want to walk at WDW, right?

See ya 'round...

[Blueeyes101817]

congrats on losing all that weight! that is awesome--i am going to go to curves in an hour and i will weigh myself on Friday--i am hoping to be down 2 more lbs to 145 to meet my new years goal...well see :)

[Princess Michelle]

Hi Jen! Just checking in to see how you are feeling and if you made it to Curves today. Let us know how it went when you get a chance! :)

[Blueeyes101817]

hi michelle--i did end up going to curves..i walked on all of the recovering stations...and then did most of the other ones...except i didnt use my left leg when i was doing the leg machines..but its better than nothing...i really need to get this in shape
thanks for checking in with me :)

[Princess Michelle]

Wonderful Jen! I'm very proud of you! :) I hope you have another excellent day. :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

Michelle--thank you so much!! i couldnt go work out today, bc my grandmother made me do the family stuff haha...i cant go tomorrow because i am babysitting 7am-8pm..but while the boys nap, i will do some exercises...
i REALLY want to make my new years goal, which was 5 lbs..i am down 3 as of a couple weeks ago, but i will weigh my self friday--i would LOVE to be down to 145..seemsl ike im never going to make my goal :(...one thing after another keeps coming up..
sorry just needed to vent! hope everyone else is doing good

[sharoncity]

Hey Jen! Good for you for figuring out a way to get the exercise in today despite your schedule! How old are these boys you're babysitting? Toddlers should certainly give you plenty of exercise! :rolleyes:

Keep plugging away at the exercise and healthy eating and you WILL make goal!

TTFN-
Sharon

[Blueeyes101817]

Thank you so much guys..i needed to hear that stuff today...yesterday i ended up watching the boys all day (they are 2.5 and 5.5) so couldnt go to curves,,but i did do some crunches, running and littlestuff while they were sleeping--better than nothing!
today, i was fully planning on going to curves...i could not get my self out of bed!! i stayed in bed till noon- which is not normal for me. but next week is my last weeek before vacation so i will go every day again--thanks guys!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,
Sounds like your body needed the rest. Maybe it knows its heading to WDW in ONE WEEK!!!!!! Have fun and take care of your leg:)

Sundie

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Jen! Good work getting that exercise in even while baby sitting! :cheer2:

I hope you have an awesome New Year! :jumping4:

[Blueeyes101817]

thank you guys so much for everything--this week i have been very blah about everything..i just keep feeling like im never going to lose weight, like i should just quit...but then i come on here, and you guys keep me going -i know it sounds weird, but it really means alot to me..thanks guys and happy new year!

[geetey]

Hi Jen!
I just read your journal. We are going to be in WDW at the same time!! Take care of your leg -- there's LOTS of walking to do! It sounds like those Curves workout are working for you! Good for you, for sticking with them, but remember to listen to your body's signals and rest when it needs rest.

Happy New Year!

[Blueeyes101817]

hi terry--thanks so much for your post! happy new year to you too!! i think that was the thing- i may have been overdoing it a bit and needed to rest!
if you see me in "the world" come say hi! i ll have a mini purple backpack with a big DIS pin!

[Blueeyes101817]

another day without curves..buti walked alot in the mall--does that count?! hehe...ill just watch what i eat and back to curves monday!

[Blueeyes101817]

well another day without curves...and i just woke up!im glad that tomororw i can go back to curves for a week before vacation--try to weigh myself on friday and see how bad the "damage" is after vacation!

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen!

I most definitely say that mall walking is exercise!!! That's what I did today so I am right there with you. ::yes::

I know you said that you are going to Curves tomorrow. Please take good care of that leg! Before you know it, you will be in WDW and you don't want a sore leg to keep you from having a good time. (That's my mom voice talking. :) )

Have a great day tomorrow, Jen!

Tracy :wave:

[Blueeyes101817]

Tracy--im gonna take it easy this week at curves..im just trying to lose these darn 2 lbs so i can get to 145...what a pain!! it doesnt help to havea brother that can eat everything in sight and still stay so skinny!
have a good day too!!!

[Blueeyes101817]

just got back from curves--i took it easy, but i did use my leg and did the lower body machines as well--doesnt hurt too bad, just a bit, so not bad....gonna go again a few times this week just to see how i weigh in on friday too....now off to start packing!!

[jay-nee]

Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work at curves! But, be careful with that leg. I know you don't want to be hobbling around down at WDW! :-)

Take care, I gotta go take the dog for a walk now!

Hope the packing is going well... I gotta dig out the luggage too, soon!

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

You have a brother like that too, huh? My brother can eat just about anything and not gain an ounce! Why does he get the great metabolism???? :confused3

I'm glad that you were able to get your workout in. Please be careful with your leg, though. :hug:

That's cool that we'll probably be in WDW at the same time! I am looking forward to this trip! (Then again... I look forward to all of my WDW trips. :teeth: )

Have a great evening, Jen!

Tracy :wave:

[sarahsmom73]

Hope you are having a great day Jen! :flower1:

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,
Glad to hear Curves is working for your leg. Still watch it closely, though.
Off to pack, ahhhh I am envious! I don't have a trip planned this year :( Hopefully 2006!

Sundie

[geetey]

Did you finish packing?? I am still in the 'make a pile on the floor' stage! I hope I don't forget anything!!! It is getting cold here again so I am REALLY looking forward to our trip!

Watch out for your leg! If it isn't better after the trip, will you please get it checked by a doctor? Please?

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks guys! i was so excited to see all these replies!--i took it easy today..and my leg is feeling pretty good

Jaynee--how is your leg doing? are you taking it easy?

Tracy--get packing!! i got most of my stuff together today!good luck in the marathon! i hope i see you

sundie--im being very careful-promise!

jen--hey!! how is your day going? i know you have a good plan!

and yes--if it hurts after disney, i promsie ill get it checked

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Hi Jen,
I just read your journal and I think it's great that you are taking care of yourself at such a young age. I think schools are starting to promote healthy lifestyles. When we did the college tours with DS (he's 18, a senior) I was impressed with the health club facilities for the students. What a great way to fight the "freshman fifteen". When I was in college, gyms were dark, smelly places full of grunting guys...uggh!

One suggestion..maybe try Curves every other day until your leg fully heals. I know that's how I always suffer injuries; when I try to work out every day. My muscles need that break. When you are in better shape after 3-6 months of regular exercising, then you can go 4-6 days a week. Or if you do Curves one day, the next day do some ab work since that can be done every day.

Have a wonderful time at Disney. My trip is in a few months and I want to be at goal!
Jean :flower1:

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Jean---it was kind of funny, right before i came online, i said i wasnt going to go to curves today and take a rest--good timing :) i figured im not gonna kill my self before the disney trip.i would love to be at goal by the time my may trip comes! but who knows..when are you going?

dont ya love the college tours? i am sooo glad those days are over! the main thing i learned with the health clubs at school ( i dont live on campus, but i can see this) the freshmen tend not to go...i dont know why..but i rarely see freshmen in there--so tell your son make sure he goes..you guys pay for it in tuition anywas!!
thanks for you reply!

[sharoncity]

Hey Jen! Good job giving yourself the rest. You want to be feeling fine for WDW at the end of the week!! :cool1:

Make sure you watch what you eat and if you can get used to not eating after 7 or 8 PM, that would be a huge help too!! :Pinkbounc

Have a great day!

TTFN-
Sharon

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks sharon! im definitely going to work on that..ill just bring dinner with me and eat with the kids!

[Blueeyes101817]

well i didnt go to curves today--i woke up feelign sick..i am really hoping that im not getting the flu or anything like that....but now, im nervous....ive been laying down and then i have to babysit, but i just dotn want to be sick for florida!!

[sharoncity]

Emergency healing :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: coming your way Jen!! Make sure you get some vitamin C and maybe some nice chicken noodle soup??

Hope your feeling better in no time!! :cool1:

TTFN-
Sharon

[Blueeyes101817]

chicken soup is sounding pretty good actually (which is good because i havent eaten all day!) i just got up after laying down and im now gong to get the boys..im bringing them to my house for dinner with my family so its going to be lowkey--the boys can play with my brother...thanks for the emergency healing!! ill let you know how i am feeling tomorrow :)

[wilderness01]

:wizard: I hope you feel better soon.

[sarahsmom73]

Have you every tried echinecha?! I swear by it! :wizard:

[Blueeyes101817]

okay--im going to sound stupid here--echinecha?

thanks for all the good wishes guys! didnt mean to complain

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Hope you start to feel better soon. Make sure you get lots of rest and eat some chicken soup. Sending :hug: and :wizard: your way! Get better soon, Jen!

[sarahsmom73]

echinecha is an herb you can buy in capsul form at the drug store, tea in the grocery store, and in different forms in a health food store. Whenver I feel illness coming on I start taking the capsuls... I either don't end up sick or end up with a mild case of what is going around school... :flower1:

Hope you feel better!

[plutosmyfav]

Oooh Jen,
I hope you are feeling better now. You just have one day until your trip!!!!

Sending pixie dust your way :wizard:

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

hey everyone--i am feeling a TON better..got over 9 hours of sleep last night...Thanks!
so onto good news--i went to curves today and decided to weigh myself so i have the before and after from disney--i am down to 145! :cool1: ..i started curves at 150, and went up to 152 the first month..so i have lost a total of 7 pounds!! i get weighed and measured when i get back from disney, so hopefully it wont be tooo bad...id LOVE to get to 135, but even 140 would be good for me....so down 2 in january already! thanks so much for your support guys!

[sharoncity]

:thewave: :thewave:

WTG Jen!!!! That is awesome! Keep up the good work!

Make sure you drink your water while in WDW and watch what you eat - at least a little bit! :rolleyes: Have a wonderful time and wear your lime green on Sunday to support all our WISH walkers!! :cheer2:

Have a GREAT Trip!

Sharon

[Princess Michelle]

Jen, I'm so glad you're feeling better and way to go on the weightloss!!! Woo Hoo! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

If I don't see you again before you leave for Disney I hope you have an awesome trip! It's really hot and humid here right now so you'll probably be guzzling the water and since you don't like anything food wise I bet you come back with a loss! LOL

Talk to you soon! :wave:

[Blueeyes101817]

Michelle and sharon--thank you guys sooo much!! i will be drinking water like crazy--and i HOPE i wont eat toooo badly..im really excited for the trip now and am packed and just cleaned the entire house haha
i will be coming back to "check" on you guys when i get home!! haha--have a good week ladies!!

[jay-nee]

Have a terrific trip. That is so awesome that you made your goal to 145! Way to go! Keep up the great work and I know you have a plan, try to stick to it and don't get too hung up on it if you don't.

Enjoy!!!

[Strings]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc WTG Jen! Congrats on losing those pounds. That is awesome. Have a fantastice time in WDW! We will want tons of details when you return.

Have a safe trip,
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks guys--i really appreciate all your support here-i honestly couldnt do it without you guys..sooo many times i dont want to go and i come here ,read what u say..and i go to curves..
now i have a question for you --does anyone now any exercises or anything that help with your stomach? im losing the weight, but my stomach is still so big! and im at 145 now, but id love to get to at least 140..any ideas on how to get my stomach? thanks guys! keep up the good work while im gone!

[Princess Michelle]

Jen, are you doing any type of cardio in your workouts? That's about the only way I know of the get rid of belly fat. You can do ab work to develop the muscles but until you burn the fat off no one's gonna see it. Also examine your diet and see how much fat you are eating, you might need to trim it back a little. I've read numerous times that for women excess fat consumption usually ends up in your belly area.

[wilderness01]

I think cardio is the key as well. Also I was told by a trainer to do 3 sets of 40 reps of situps. Good luck.

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Stopping by to WISH you a safe and relaxing trip. Have a great time at WDW and please tell Mickey and Minnie we said hi!

Take good care of you sweetie :hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks guys..i knew if i asked on the journal i would get responses! I havent done any cardio really--just curves and thats not much...i have FIRm tapes somewhere,,maybe i can do the cardio one alternating with curves? anyone do that so i can see how that worked out ?
thanks again!

[sarahsmom73]

When I was working out a gym pre child, my trainer had me doing 30 minutes of cardio every day and weights every other... I agree, I think cardio is the only way I know how!

Have a great one!

Jen :flower1:

[Desiree]

I don't know about everyone else, but cardio is a must for me every single day. Even on the days that I do weight training. And I feel so much better after I do the cardio too.

Have a healthy and happy Friday!

[Blueeyes101817]

sounds good..as soon as i come back from florida ill start doing cardio--thanks guys!!
if anyone is gonna be around WDW , if u see me, come say hi !

[Lizzydoll73]

:wave: Hi Blueeyes101817. I just joined WISH and have been trying to get through everyone's journals. I am trying to do the one's with the least amount of pages first, some of them are really long. I see your from NJ also. Well good luck with your weight loss and have a great time in WDW, I'm so jealous.

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi LIzzy--yep, im getting ready to go..gonna have to sleep soon sincei ll be at up 330!
i have never heard of alpha nj haha..but i never hear of many--welcome to the journals!

[wilderness01]

Have a great trip. :flower1:

[sarahsmom73]

See ya when you return!

[SyracuseWolvrine]

Well, Jen is currently in WDW with no internet access, but I got to hang out with her today, and she is doing well, enjoying WDW (of course), and says to say hi to everyone.

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Eric! Thanks for the update on Jen! I'm glad you got to meet her and that she is having a good time! :cool1:

[SyracuseWolvrine]

If my memory is correct ... Jen should be home sometime tomorrow, and will probably post an update of her own. Hopefully a trip report will be coming :)

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Hope you are having a great time in WDW! Have a safe trip home!!

[sarahsmom73]

Welcome Back! :flower1:

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks everyone!! i am back, but am EXHAUSTED!! i have to go out with the family for dinner, but will try to come on later and check out everyones journals....!!

[sarahsmom73]

YAY! Jen's back! :cool1:

[Blueeyes101817]

hellooooooooooooo everyone!!!
i am back! it was such a great trip--the weather was beautiful every day except friday, when we got a little bit of rain!
and now of course, it is back to curves on monday where i get weighed and measured, so ill see what the "damage" is..
i didnt do great eating, but i kind of knew that would happen...i only had ice cream 2 times the whole week, which is good while on vacation! :)
i will try to come some pictures posted when i get them developed..im now off to check in on some of your journals!

[toystoryduo]

Welcome back, Jen! I am so glad that you had a great time!!! Any chance you brought back some of that :sunny: and warm Florida weather with you? If so, can you throw some my way here in Ohio????;)

We'd love to see some pictures of your trip! Do you plan on writing a trip report???? I can't wait to go to WDW in May! We are almost at 100 days!!!

Hope you have a wonderful Sunday! Sending some :wizard: for weigh-in at Curves tomorrow. Welcome home! :hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

Tracy--i wish i brought back some sun!! its sooo cold!!! i actually did just type up my trip report (that gave me something to do on the plane ride back!) so its on the trip reports board...not very interesting , but go ahead and read at your own risk :)
i highly doubt i will be getting my pics developed today (football and desparate housewives) but definitely tomorrow!!!! talk to you soon

[plutosmyfav]

Welcome back, Jen :wave:

Can't wait to see pics when you get them :)

Sundie

[sarahsmom73]

How I wish you brought sun and warmth! :flower1:

[Blueeyes101817]

well today i did absoultely nothing...well i finished laundry..but my whole family is sick...so i layed around in my pjs today--at least it was after the trip!!!
Tomorrow i am planning on going to curves to sign up and pay for another 3 months..and also check out the trip damage! hope everyone elses day was a bit more...productive than mine! (although i think watching football and desparate housewives is a good day!)

[Princess Michelle]

Welcome back Jen! It's good to see you and I'm glad you had a great trip!!! :Pinkbounc I will try to read your trip report tomorrow. :)

If it makes you feel any better we haven't had any sun in three days and it's in the 40's right now. LOL

Good luck at weigh in tomorrow! :cheer2:

[SyracuseWolvrine]

With Jen's permission, here's a picture of her, myself, and her friend Jess who was with her on the trip

http://eric-abrams.net/pictures/assorted/jessjeneric.jpg

(Jess on the left, Jen in the middle, and me on the right)

[Princess Michelle]

Thanks for posting the picture, Eric. It's so nice to see you guys! Jen, I have to say you are cute as a button and certainly don't look like you have any weight to lose! :)

[sarahsmom73]

Great Picture Jen!!! Thanks for sharing Eric !!!!

I completely forgot about Housewives!!! I am so mad!!! I LOVE that show!!!

Are you off today for MLK?

Hope you have a wonderful productive (HA!HA!) day! :flower1:

[Blueeyes101817]

michelle--thanks so much--thats so nice of you to say!
jen-housewives was awesome tonight--so many twists--i love it ! i start classes tomorrow for college again--blahhh..but today i have off of my babysitting job too so thats good..
still not feeling too great, but gonna try to force myself to go to curves and check out the damage of the week....

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hi Jen...I was just reading your journal. I joined Curves on Friday. I agree w/ Michelle...looking at your picture, you look great!

Good luck with weigh in at Curves today!

Gail

[Blueeyes101817]

hi gail! thanks for reading my journal...i just signed up for another 3 months at Curves--im not losing as much weight as i would like, but am losing inches...

I just got back to curves--could only do 1 rotation--not feeling to great today and i didnt want to get everyone sick...was going to get weighed and measured, but i stepped on the scale myself and didnt like what i saw..so im going to skip the measuring this month i think....the scale had me at 150-- i was 145 the day before we left..i didnt think i ate badly enough to gain 5 lbs..i really tried to be careful...im thinking it doesnt help that TOM is next week..so im hoping that is what it is..so now im cranky haha--thanks for letting mer complain!

[Blueeyes101817]

well not a good day here today--sick sick sick...went to school and now im back to lay down till i have to babysit--doesnt look like ill be going to curves today--hoping for a better day tomorrow!!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Get better soon! :flower1:

[Strings]

I am sending major :wizard: Feel better soon.
Beth

[Princess Michelle]

Jen, I'm so sorry that you aren't feeling well. :hug:

I hope you are better soon! :flower:

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks guys--didnt mean to complain! ill be going to be soon so hopefully ill be ready for curves tomorrow--hope you guys are well--ill be catching up on your journals tomorrow!

[sarahsmom73]

Sorry you are under the weather.. :umbrella: Hope you are feeling better today!

[Lizzydoll73]

Hope you're feeling better.

You look great in the picture. Doesn't look like you need to lose any weight at all.

Have a great day. Have fun at Curves if you go.

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,
Your picture is great! I'd say Curves has earned you that sleek trim waistline!!!! :cheer2:

Hope you feel better :flower1:

Sundie

[toystoryduo]

Woohoo! Look at you, Jen!!! :smooth: Your picture is great and you don't look like you need to lose any weight at all! princess:

I hope you start feeling better soon! Take good care of you, okay!??! :hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

thank you so much guys--youre crazy, but still nice! its beautiful how my tummy is hidden in the picture!!
im hoping to get more on here soon to show you from my trip!
on the WISH side--im still sick, so no curves..im going friday no matter what...i only have 2.5 weeks till back to disney!!

[Blueeyes101817]

okay checking in again--havent really dont much this week at all--im going to the dr today so i can hopefully get some meds--im hoping to be able to go work out tomorrow...i think i may have a sinus infection because i feel very off balanced and dizzy, which is why im afraid to go to curves..
plus ih avent been eating very well--TOM is next week and i just want junk food--someone stop \me!!! hoep everyone has a good weekend

[plutosmyfav]

Jen :grouphug:
http://www.livinglively.com/clipart/sick.gif
I hope you get better ASAP! Its best not to exercise while your body is trying to heal itself. Rest and get better!!! :flower1: :flower1: :flower1:

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks sundie--just got back from the dr--i have a sinus infection and a touch of the flu apparently---time to rest!!

[LAinSEA]

Jen:

I just got through your journal. You are quite lovely - don't worry about weight, just focus on being and feeling healthy!

I've battled with the thyroid issues too...but my levels always test out on the "low side of normal range" which keeps my doctor from prescribing anything for it...Excercise is really the only thing that can help me lose weight - and yes, I've got to get back to it.

What teaching program are you in and what subject do you want to teach?
I'm getting my masters through Univ. of Phoenix online - but will have obviously have to do my student teaching in the classroom. I want to teach middle school, junior high or high school language arts/social studies.

Thanks for your encouragement in my journal...it is amazing how a kind word can really keep my spirits up!

-Laurie

[wilderness01]

Jen,

Hope you are feeling better soon. Take care. :flower1:

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

I hope you are feeling better soon. Don't worry about exercising until you feel better.

Take care,
Beth`

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone--i am sooo sorry if i sounded whiney the last couple of days (i re-read my posts..i was whining! ) thanks for all your posts--i knew i couldnt work out , but i felt bad about it...

laurie--welcome to my journal ! SOrry about your thyroid problems--im on medicine, have b een since i was 15, but my levels fluctuate so much , that i usually change doses every 3-4 months...(i started having thyroid problems when i was 8 and had a tumor, so now my entire thyroid is removed)....makes it a pain in the weight department!
im in the early childhood education program, with a focus in sociology..im only in my 2nd semester of sophomore year, but starting in the spring, i may do some substitute teaching..i havent been by your journal yet..but will check it out tomorrow since i believe i will be snowed in :)

[geetey]

Welcome back, Jen!
I don't know if you have checked your weight again, since that Curves visit, but it was SO humid while we were in FL, I bet you are/were holding on to some water weight. Now that you are home, I bet it is gone! ::yes::

It looks like you have another trip in just 2 weeks! That's AWESOME!!! I am GREEN with envy!!

[sarahsmom73]

You can whine anytime you want!!!! :flower1: Sometimes you just need to!

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen!

How are you feeling today??? Were you able to get to the doctor's? Have a great weekend!

[Blueeyes101817]

Still not feeling very well--tries to get up early to go to curves, but i dont think that is such a great idea today--so im sitting here doing homework ,so i dont have to worry about it later--were supposed to be getting a ton of snow today---
thanks for checking in on me!! next week im really going to have to crack down and go to curves again..

Terry--well the dr office weighed me yesterday , and i was at 151, but their scale always tells me im heavier than i am...TOM is this week, so that may be a factor...but i will be back in florida soon and im sure ill be walking around like crazy!!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

You are smart to take that rest when you need to. You are listening to your body. You'll get back to curves and in a groove again.

Enjoy the snow!

Gail

[sarahsmom73]

Yes... When your body says rest.. you need to! I hope you feel better soon!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,

Sorry to hear you still don't feel good. I hope you are up and feeling great ASAP :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Yeah the snow has hit here now, too. http://livinglively.com/2csnowman.gif

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

cute little snowman thing!
its snowing like crazy--we just had my dog outside (hes a rottweiler)and the snow was up to his belly--he was so cute though haha
i just did about 80 pages of reading for my lit class, and have about 30 more for sociology..then im hoping for a nap!!! hope everyone is staying warm!

[sarahsmom73]

How goes it today Jen?! Hope you are staying warm!

[Blueeyes101817]

Jen--thanks for checking in on me!! it is FREEZING here in jersey, so i am just staying around the house, resting still...im hoping to start scanning vacation pics soon, so if i do, i can post them!
my class at college is cancelled tomorrow, which is good,but im going to try to go to curves..i still have coughing fits, so i dont know if its such a good idea!

[Blueeyes101817]

told ya guys i would get some vacation pics up---got some pics up!! im the one in the red in the f irst pic...the other person in the pictures is DISer lx JESSIE xl, who went with my family
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pe87ef5982b6acfa550e1c317c7ee67f3/f55cd962.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/p54217804c286ab6f85944f4e65b2857d/f55cd964.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/p3951e73a2e2aa13bceed1e544cfc941a/f55cd95c.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pd2dca70fe85b7fc0d0dc1754f27b87ab/f55cd956.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pbb6ad9a5b10c3e4cddfa1db6002f6373/f55cd952.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pd01bbf97c3a4e58546dc32fbe5daab63/f55cd94d.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pe8bea7f6e1ef081aadf97bafcb19308d/f55cd945.jpg

[kayeandjim00]

Great pictures thank you for sharing! I hope you are feeling much better. ::yes:: Take it easy with the exercising until you feel ready for it!

[Princess Michelle]

Great pictures Jen, call me crazy if you must but I see no belly in any of those pictures either! :earboy2:

I'm glad you don't have to go to class tomorrow so you can get some more rest. Workout if you feel like it but don't push yourself. I hope you get over the sinus infection soon. I get a bad one about once a year and it just hangs on for weeks at a time. I hope that doesn't happen to you! :hug:

[Blueeyes101817]

kaye and michelle--thank you guys so much! i always get shy posting pics, but you guys are so nice..ive felt sick about 2 weeks now and i hate it...i tried doing a cardio tape today and almost fell over, so im thinking curves may not work tomorrow--as long as im better by disney!
michelle-and thanks about not seeing my belly--my mom thinks its in my head haha

[toystoryduo]

Jen,

Great pictures!!! You are so lucky that you're going back to WDW in a few days!!! :earboy2:

I'm sorry that you're still not feeling well. Sending lots of healing :wizard: your way!

Take care!!!

[Blueeyes101817]

well 930...no curves for me this morning--hopefully this afternoon--if not, ill definitely go tomorrow..i just feel so miserable!! okay sorry for the vent..its driving me crazy to still be sick..im getting soo out of my routine, im afraid ill have a hard time getting back into it--have a good day guys!

[Lizzydoll73]

Great pictures, Jen. I don't see a belly either. I hope you start feeling better soon. Get some rest.

[Princess Michelle]

Jen, just rest as much as you can, hon. It's really the best thing for you right now. I know it's frustrating and makes you feel like you're going backwards but you'll be able to get back in butt kicking mode soon enough. You want to be well for Disney and you will get plenty of exercise while you're there! ::yes::

btw, I'm inclined to agree with your mom. ;)

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks michelle--frustrated is exactly how i feel--like i shouldnt be laying down..i should be working out..i just cant yet, and i nkow that,,,but its annoying! i just figure ill walk extra in disney and wont eat junk...at least , not too much!!

and i still say you are crazy, but my mom would be thrilled to know someone is agreeing with her!!

[wilderness01]

Jen,

Hope you are feeling better soon. I too see no belly in your pictures. You look great! Have a nice day. :flower1:

[Blueeyes101817]

Thank you all soo much!! you really know how to make me feel better :goodvibes --ill try to catch up on some journals tomorrow after classes ,but if not, ill definitely be on wednesday !

[geetey]

CUTE CUTE pictures!! And, I will join the crowd in saying that I agree with your Mom! You are just adorable. :) Take care of yourself and focus on getting healthy. I hope you feel better soon. :hug: No one likes being sick.

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I don't know what you have to be shy about. :teeth: Take care of yourself and get better for your trip!

[Lizzydoll73]

:wave: Hi Jen - Just stopping in to say hi and see how you are feeling today.

Have a great day!

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen,

How are you doing today? I hope you are feeling much better! Take care!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,

I love your WDW picts! You look great! Are you sure you're not at goal already? ;)

I want to go to WDW!!!!!

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone--thanks for checking in on me--i had early college classes this morning....i got home and am about to go lay down--how long do these sinus infections last?? so another day with no curves...Thank you guys so much for everything--sundie i really wish i was at goal..i still have another 7-10 lbs to go..plus whatever i gained these 2 weeks of being sick!!! ill check in on your journals later tonight--i dont have to get up early tomorrow!

[Strings]

Hey Jen,

Sinus infections can take 7-10 days to go away completely, even with the antibiotics. I hope the rest helps and you feel better in the morning.

Take care,
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

beth-thanks! i wasnt sure at all..
last night i had a horrible night sleeping..was up about 7 times throughout the night..and then woke up at 7am..went to curves, did one cycle and had to stop..but i guess it better than nothing--i think im going to get some homework done and try to take a nap before i have to go do the nanny thing--but i dont have to leave here till 2:25..so i have awhile..thanks so much guys for all your help!!

[Strings]

:hug: Jen,

Get some rest sweetie! I hope the kids aren't a handful today.
Beth

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Jen - I you start feeling better soon. Beth is right, it can take awile for it to clear up even with antibiotics. Try not to overdue it and get plenty of rest. Get yourself better before you worry about losing weight. You're so close to your goal anyway, a few days of rest won't hurt you.

Have a great day! :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone--have a question that isnt related to WISH, but hoping someone can help me--one of my classes this semester is women in literature...all lit classes that i have been in have been very easy for me..this one, im finding the readings to be very difficlut..now i dont know if its the writing style...or if its just me..any hints on how to understand these?? i have to get this one done by tomorrow and i just keep confusing myself!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,

I hope you get over your SI real soon. As for the lit class, I am no help. I majored in physics. Literature was not my strong point! Good luck!

Sundie

[Blueeyes101817]

hehe thanks sundie--thankfully i never have to take physics--if i did, i might as well have dropped out of college already haha!!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Get well soon! You need to make sure you get that rest. I wouldn't attempt curves until your head clears. I hate that feeling...I always feel like I'm so out of it when I have a SI. Take care of yourself.

Gail

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

Sorry I can't help with your class, college was 10 years ago. I did have to take Women's studies, and I found it pretentious. My philosophy has always been, take repeonsibility for your decisions and actions, try not to blame others. It was not a popular viewpoint in the class.

Good luck with the readings.
Beth

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Jen,
Hope you are feeling lots better. ::yes:: Sorry I'm no help with the women's lit but I hope you were able to make progress and feel comfortable with the material. Have a great day! :)

[DoeWDW]

Hi Jen! :wave: Sorry it has taken me so long to visit your journal, but I'm all caught up now!

First of all, let me say that you are BEAUTIFUL! The pics from WDW tell the whole story - you have a genuine smile and eyes that sparkle! ::yes:: If you aren't at goal, then you must be awfully close!

About the belly thing. I think when we look DOWN on our belly it seems to stick out. But when others are looking at us from the front or side, it doesn't - it's all in the perspective, ya know? :p Don't be too hard on yourself - you look great!

Best wishes with women's lit. I'm afraid my viewpoints are very like Beth's. What stuff do they have you reading? Is it getting any easier?

Take care of you so you're at 100% for your next WDW trip! :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone--doreen--welcome to my journal haha
i havent checked anyones journals today, but i will be around tomorrow--promise!!
still sick,,called the docctor again, so they switched me to zythromax..im hoping that helps---thanks for dealing with me lately!!

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

Zithromax is a good drug. I hope you feel better. Get lotsd of sleep tonight.
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

Jen,
I just noticed your counter. Your going back in a week? Wow!!!! I sure hope you are all better for your trip :wizard:

Sundie

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Jen - Stopping in to see how your feeling. I hope the zythromax works for you. It would be a shame if you were at Disney with a SI. Have a great weekend! :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone !!
yep sundie--going back with the family that i babysit for...been with them over a year so now were going to disney :)
zythromax had always worked for me before, so im hoping this will work...just took the 3rd dose today, still not feeling great, bu i was able to eat this morning and it stayed down..woohooo haha
hope everything is good with you guys, i will check on your journals later---right now im trying to get a ton of homework done so i dont have alot to bring to florida! who wants to do homework when your with the mouse!? talk to ya guys later

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen,

I'm sorry you're still not feeling well, but I bet you're excited about your trip to WDW!! :teeth: :cool1: ::MickeyMo

I took Women's Lit in college. Although my major was Elementary Education, my specialty or focus area was in English. I'm not sure if I can help or not, but I can try.

Take good care of you this weekend! Get plenty of rest, okay? :grouphug: I hope the Zithromax starts working for you!

[Strings]

Hey Jen,

I hope you are getting tons accomplished today. Feel better.

have a good weekend,
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

hey everyone--checking in on everyones journals, so might as well check mine! got a lot done today actually--did a TON of homework ,so i dont have to bring any teaching stuff to florida!! tomorrow i am going florida shopping!! then out to dinner with one of my girl friends and her boyfriend, should be tons of fun -its olive garden..sunday, will be all homework again!
monday i think im going to try curves again--still get very dizzy, but im think i should take it slow and get back into it--
ive been thinking how i really want to go to a gym, i think i would seemore results--but i dont tink i can go alone, and i have no one to go with--its annoying!!
hope you guys have a great weekend!

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Jen
It sounds like you have a great weekend planned! It's so much fun shopping for Florida isn't it? It always feels like the vacation is almost starting early when I get to go stock up on fun clothes for the trip. ::yes:: Hope you are feeling much better. If you decide to go to Curves just take it easy at first and ease yourself back into your normal routine. Don't overdo it until you see how your body reacts to exercising again. ::yes::

[sarahsmom73]

Hey Jen!! Must be the week of the sick Jens!!! I am sorry you have felt so bad!!! It is the pits, isn't it!!! I hope the zithromax is starting to kick in!!! Just think, you will be in warm sun and fun very soon! I wish I could go with you!

All of the hard work you do will be so worth it! I absolutely love being a teacher and seeing children learn! There are trying days of course, but I wouldn't change it for anything!

Hope you have a great day!

[Blueeyes101817]

jen..hope you are f eeling better!!
i did some shopping today and now just waiting til li got out to olive garden tonight--so excited since i havent seen this friend in months..
im feeling a little better, i still cant swallow- it feels like im swallowing swords, but only on the left side of my throat--if its still bad monday, im going back to the dr..bc friday officially starts vacation! i dont have school friday, and that night im sleeping over the house of the people im going with--then we leve 4 am saturday morning!
this week is going to be nuts between going to school, babysitting, attempting to get homework done ,and packing..i already feel like im never gonna finish!!!
have a gret day guys!

[plutosmyfav]

Have fun, Jen

Glad you're feeling better! All that homework :banana: You rock!!!

I'm laying low for a while, my journal is off line :( So I'll just have to visit everyone else's until I start a new one!

http://livinglively.com/clipart/new3/sofa.gif Sunny

[Blueeyes101817]

sunny--im going to miss v isiting your journal -hope to still see you :)
im ready for more homework haha
see ya soon !

[Princess Michelle]

Jen, I'm so sorry that you are still not feeling better! It really hit you hard, didn't it! :(

I hope you have a good time with your friend tonight. Eat some breadsticks for me! :teeth:

[sarahsmom73]

How are you feeling today, Jen? I am definitely feeling better, but I tire easily! I hope you are on the upswing!! Keep us posted! :flower:

[Blueeyes101817]

i am feeling a lot better..i stil lam having problems swallowing though--looks like ill feel better by friday though im hoping!!
ive been trying on clothes and packing since i work and have school all week--its v ery depressing..my size11 shorts are not fitting very nicely, so i guess ill have to go back shopping--just makes me miserable---

a little vent--im tired of all the guys i know always going out with the rEALLY skinny girls..its sickening...im going to be single the rest of my life apparenlty bc all these guys care about are looks

on teh bright side..i did something stupid today! i was dusting my room since i hate cleaning after vacation--my mom asked what the weird smell in my room was and went downstiars--she yelled upstairs to bring down teh pledge i dusted with--it was RAID bug spray--OOPS!!

[wilderness01]

Oh Jen, maybe you need a little more rest to kick your bug. Sorry you are still feeling ill.

[Blueeyes101817]

i know i need more rest--i just feel like that is all im doing lately....i packed alot of my stuff for vacation today..and cleaned...but thats it!

[kayeandjim00]

Jen I felt the same way when I was in the dating world. ::yes:: I felt like I'd be single forever as I wasn't Barbie and that's what all the guys I knew were looking for. :) As it turns out those just weren't the guys for me. ::yes:: My Mr. Right came along and yours will too. Don't worry :hug: I know how you feel about trying on clothes - I'm going on vacation to visit family in Georgia in a couple weeks and those clothes I wore last summer are NOT fitting too well :eek: I think I tried on everything in my closet today and was not very happy when I was done. Hang in there - when you get to WDW none of the other stuff will matter! Hope you feel better soon. :)

[Blueeyes101817]

kaye--thanks so much--im sorry if i sounded like i was whining--i get this way around this time of year--it would have been my exs and i's anniversary..then valentines day--its just annoying to know ill be sitting alone...ya know? now, onto wait for mr right

[Blueeyes101817]

well going off to classes this morning--well i only have one class, which was supposed to be at 8..it was pushed b ack till 930 today--not so great for me since i commute and if i leave any later than i do normally--mega traffic and no parking spaces--so leaving normal time to go do some homework in the library..
feeling a bit bettter, although i think im going to go back to the doctor to see if they can give me anything else for my throat--gotta be all ready for that mickey bar--hope you guys have a great day!!!!

[sarahsmom73]

Jen!

Hope you are feeling better! This bug sure has a way of hanging on, doesn't it? I am still not 100% and I am now on day 8!

As for Mr. Right... He's out there! Anythig good is worth waiting for! So this must mean he is REALLY GOOD!! Have a good class and Happy Monday! :teeth:

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Jen - Only 4 more days until you go to Disney? I am so jealous. I wish I could get out of NJ where I am freezing my butt off. :cold: I do hope you are feeling better for vacation. As for the guy thing, you are still young. And the guys who only care about looks are usually jerks. You don't need that. You'll meet your Prince Charming when you least expect it. Have a great day!

[sharoncity]

Hey Jen - just read about your dusting escapades!! :rotfl2: Too funny!

I hope you are feeling LOTS better!!! I would be SOOOOO excited if I were headed to Disney on Sat. :banana: All that :sunny: , ::MickeyMo and ::MinnieMo !!!!

Did you go back to Curves yet? How did it go? I'm going to try to get there tonight.

I think you should transfer to college up here. That way you could watch my kids for me on Tues and Thurs!!! :teeth:

Hope you've had a great day!!

TTFN- Sharon :sunny:

[wilderness01]

Have a nice trip. Hope your throat feels better. With the :sunny: down in Florida maybe your cold will dry up. :wizard:

[Blueeyes101817]

i am feeling a TON better!! went to the dr today and they said still have a bit of infection , but im doig better..going to try curves tomorrow--
sharon--move here and ill babysit! im gonna miss my little rugrats when they move
i cant wait till disney--im starting to pack and get homework together

i was told i can not dust in disney---espeically if im trying to find a prince hehehe

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Jen...glad you are feeling so much better...take it easy at curves tomorrow! But maybe the adrenaline will kick the remainder of that bug out of you!

Glad you will be feeling better for your trip!

[sarahsmom73]

Well... remember what happened to Cinderella! She was dusting and cleaning and...!!!!! Glad you are feeling better! :cool1:

[toystoryduo]

Yeah Jen! :cheer2:

I am so glad that you are feeling better! And just in time for your trip to WDW, too! Woohoo! You go girl! :cheer2:

Can you do me a favor? Can you bring some :sunny: back with you when you come back from Florida??! :teeth: Maybe some :wizard: too so that we can keep our plans for WDW in May?? If so, please feel free to throw it towards Ohio on your way home. I'll be sure and catch it! ;)

Please keep taking good care of you and have a wonderful time at WDW! :banana:

[sharoncity]

Jenn - so glad to hear you are finally feeling better! :cool1: Now you can relax and know you will enjoy your time with ::MickeyMo and ::MinnieMo .

Have a great Tuesday. Get lots of homework done so you don't have to take too much with you!!

TTFN- Sharon :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks everyone--and thanks for keeping with me even when i was sick and not able to go to curves--appreciate it!
so i went to school and still feeling pretty good so im going to go to curves at 3 for at least one rotation--
im starting to get reallly hyper about the trip--started to pack--got a lot of homework done--the rest i SHOULD be able to get it done on the plane on the way there....friday at 6 starts my vacation ( staying overnight) and then 7am saturday,,im outta here :)

tracy-sun..sure! have some!! when are you goign in may? i will be there the 11-16..how cool if you are there same time! let me know

[Blueeyes101817]

well i went to curves today and did 1.5 times around..my legs hurt--i was sooo out of shape hahahah...

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

I'm glad you are feeling better! That was one nasty bug. Take it easy at Curves. You'll be doing plenty of walking in the World.

Have a great evening,
Beth

[geetey]

:earseek: Only THREE more days until your vacation!! :earseek:
Jen, I am glad to hear you are feeling better. That was one bad bug that had you. Take your time at Curves so you don't hurt your leg. You can get back to things after you return from WDW. Remember, there is a LOT of walking in WDW! :)

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Jen! :wave2: I'm glad you are continuing to feel better. Take it easy and don't overdo it. Don't want to feel bad for you vacation!!

[sarahsmom73]

Yes! I need SUN! :sunny:

[lizdotcom99]

:wave2: Jen!! Good to see that you are are feeling better and just about to vacation time!! Just wanted to stop and say hey!!! Enjoy your vacation!!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Jen - just stopping in to say hi. :wave: Have a great time at WDW.

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

In case I don't make it back here before you leave. have a safe and magical trip.

Have fun,
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks so much everyone!! i promise i will do journals friday before i leave---then everyone needs to catch me up next week :)

[SyracuseWolvrine]

a little vent--im tired of all the guys i know always going out with the rEALLY skinny girls..its sickening...im going to be single the rest of my life apparenlty bc all these guys care about are looks

Jen ... you'll find your guy. If a guy only cares about looks, he's probably not someone you want to be with anyways.

(and just for the record ... I'm a guy, I've met you, and I think you look very good, just the way you are :))

Have a great trip!

[sarahsmom73]

See Jen!!! :cheer2: You are going to have men beating down your door!!! :worship: :worship: :worship:

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Jen! :wave2: Have a great vacation and bring back some pixie dust for all of us. :sunny: :wizard:

[Blueeyes101817]

well, i think this may be the last time i update before i leave---i MAY be back tomorrow...I will bring back tons of sun for you all--hope you all have a great week--!!!!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Have fun! Say hi to ::MickeyMo & ::MinnieMo for me!!

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen,

Have a great time in WDW!!! I'm looking forward to that :sunny: you're bringing back as a souvenir! :teeth: :cool1:

[sarahsmom73]

I hope you have an AWESOME time! :cool1: Wish I was going with you! Talk to you when you get back! :wave2:

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks guys! tracy, looking at our countdowns, well be in disney at the same time!

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen,

I am hoping we'll be in WDW at the same time! That's what I need some extra :wizard: :wizard: for! So, please bring back as much as you can, okay?!! :grouphug: :teeth:

Have a safe trip and a great time! :cool1: :sunny: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Jen!

I have been meaning to post in your journal for a while now but am slow about getting to journals these days. Just wanted to say I hope you have a wonderful time at WDW!!!

[sarahsmom73]

Hey Jen!

Hope you are having a great time! Miss ya! :wave2:

[sarahsmom73]

We need to get ya back up there! I know you are having a blast though! Can't wait until you are back! :cool1: :wave:

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen!

I hope you are having a wonderful time at WDW! Don't forget to bring some :sunny: and :wizard: back with you! Have a safe trip home!

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone--im so glad to see that you guys didnt forget me!! im home but im soo tired..i will post more tomorrow and try to get caught up on jouransl tomorrow too..i had about 200 more pages to read in jane eyre--but hope you are all doing well and will talk to you soon :)

[sarahsmom73]

YAY!!!! Jen's Back! :wave2:

[Tasha+Scott]

Welcome back, Jen! Hope you had a fantastic trip! :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone---im having problems with my computer, so right now im on dads..i will update my journal this weekend....and catch up on all of yours
my trip was sooo great--no princes this time, but one cute ice cream seller in epcot ahah..my trip report is on the TR page if anyone wants it!

[sarahsmom73]

Ice cream, huh?! :love: He wasn't in Italy, was he?!

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone!!!! sorry i havent been around in awhile--its been crazy..my computer is stilli n the shop, but should be getting it back tomorrow..
the ice cream guy---dont know where he was..right at the entrance to the world showcase i believe--
im not giving up on prince charming though, i will search again when i go in may--you never know! :)
Ive been doing horrible with eating..i decided that starting monday i am going to eat right (again!) and start exercising like crazy--i need to get this weight off and keep it off..
been feeling sick lately again--i cant shake this sore throat..and now my tooth hurts (going to the denist tomorrow--hate them!) of course, TOM is coming so im just blah..
i think my thyroid counts are messed up because im very depressed lately..gotta go back to the dr--okay enough complaining!

school is going good, for school i guess-but looking forward to spring break!! the next couple of weeks will be crazy, i have to figure out what to do for summer---the family that i am a nanny for is moving next month (i am soo sad) so i have to find something else--i miss the summers when all i did was play all day!! haha

well hope everything is good with everyone--hoep you didnt forget me and come post :)

[sarahsmom73]

Jen!!!

Sorry you still don't feel right! That is the pits! :grouphug: You are not complaining!!!! If you aren't feeling right you should go see your doctor!!!

I am sorry the family you have been nanny for is moving.. :grouphug: You can get really attached to kids and families, can't you?!

Hope you have a great day!

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen,

I am so sorry that you aren't feeling well still. Please be sure and take good care of you. :grouphug:

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks guys
forgot to add we are getting a treadmill! im excited, i hate running out side, but i will use the treadmill---
between the treadmill and all my brothers weight lifting equipment,,, and the FIRM tapes i have, i think after these 3 months at curves is up, im not going to go back...i havent lost all that much honestly, but im afraid if i give it up, i wont do the working out here--i really gotta get myself to do it--but since im losing the nanny job, im not going to have a lot of extra money coming in (the day care center ill work at this summer is like 8 bucks an hour! ) so i figure thats money i could save--so when that time comes, you guys are gonna have to kick me into working out haha..
jen-its crazy how attached i am to that family--when i went on vacation with them, it just felt like i was with my family..i love the boys and their parents..the older one cries every day bc he doesnt want to leave me..then i get all teary--its going to be rough!!
hope you guys have a grewat weekend!

[wilderness01]

Hi Jen,

Glad you had a nice trip. I will go over to the trip reports board to read all about it. Sorry you are "losing" your nanny family. That must be hard because you are attached.

I have heard some people just love Curves and others gain weight there. That is what one of my friends told me. I wonder why? I have never been. Good luck with your exercise decision. You should be fine with your own equipment.

Have a great weekend.

Wilderness

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hey Jen! Glad you're back...sorry about your computer and your nanny position. I've been enjoying curves...but it also gets me moving in the morning...I just haven't been very motivated otherwise. I usually do that and then go for a 30 to 60 minute walk afterward. But I do notice that I'm not losing very fast...but that's okay because I know my clothes are fitting looser and inches are going away and bf is reducing. But it's only been 1 month too :)

Take care..Gail

[sarahsmom73]

I've gotten really fond of our tredmill! You will really like it!

I worked at a daycare center all through college summers... It is amazing how hard your work, how much responsibility you have and how little you get paid.... The government really needs to take a look at providing quality child care for it's children, it's future... Ok... I'll get off my soap box!

Have a great day! :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

Gail--i think that if i went in the morning, i would like it better....i cant because they dont open till 7 and i leave for school at 6 on most days..by the middle of the day, i just cant see going...its laziness, i know haha

jen-i totally agree with you..last summer my best friend and i ran the 4 year old classroom--we had 20 kids most days..talk about crazy--and we did everything from lesson plans, to field trips, every single thing during the day--then got paid less than 8 bucks an hour...but what gets me, is when i babysit 2 kids, i get 10 bucks an hour haha

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen,

I hope you have a wonderful Sunday! After I hit journals this morning, I will head over and read your trip report. Have a great day! :sunny:

[Blueeyes101817]

tracy-hope they werent too boring for you! today i will get pics up, but ill put them on here too...
well i woke up, the roads look a bit icy, and im still not feeling well, so im skipping class today-emailed my professor the homework so hopefully she wont care--wanted to do curves today, but will do it later this week--gotta get b ack into it! ill hit journals in a little bit

[sarahsmom73]

Jen

Hopefully you can get some rest to feel better soon! I'll send you some cybe chicken soup too!!! :grouphug:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hey Jen! Hope you're having a wonderful day! I need to go check out your trip report!

Gail

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone--im having a great day--i woke up and it was a little slick out so i decided to skip school (only had 1 class)..and i dont have to babysit.
so i went to the mall with my dad to book our cruise ...and now im laying down on the computer--what a beautiful day!!
tonight i am going to go on the treadmill for a bit for the first time--and tomorrow is back to curves--i have a toothach and it kills me to walk or run bc of the vibration on my teeth--what a mess hahah
have a great day everyone

[sharoncity]

Hi Jen - I here ya about the exercise. But we've got to "Just do it" alright??!!!

Hope you are feeling a little bit better. Here's some healing :wizard: just in case. Take care of yourself!

TTFN- Sharon :sunny:

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen!

That is one thing I loved about college~ skipping classes! I didn't do it often, but it was nice to know that I could take a day off every once in awhile and not have to have a note from "mom" to be excused. ;)

Your trip report was good! Did you add pics yet?

Have a great Tuesday!

[Blueeyes101817]

i have my pictures on the computer, but i cannot get them uploaded into the picture program for some reason--ill work on it more this week!

[Princess Michelle]

Just popping in to say hey, Jen. I hope your tooth gets to feeling better soon! :wizard:

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Tuesday Jen!!! Hope you have a great day! :flower:

[Blueeyes101817]

well guys, i am very proud of my self today!!
i did 10 minutes on the treadmill (not alot, but figured i can go up every day)
but then i did some of my brothers weightlifing machines and some crunches..not alot, but im proud! haha

[sarahsmom73]

:cheer2: Go Jen Go! :cheer2:

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

I am glad you had a good time. I hope your tooth feels better. Great job on the exercise.

Have a good day,
Beth

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks guys...
time for me to vent--sorry!!
I have problems,,and i cant get them to fix haha...
i started exercising and all that good stuff, but i cannot stop eating the junk..i dont know what is wrong with me--im tempted --like tonight, i couldnt stop myself from eating oreos--i go babysittnig and the kids have everything..i dont know if its bc its TOM or what,but im going to be a whale by the end of this month..how doy ou guys not give in? HELP! thanks!

[Blueeyes101817]

okay--heres some vacation pics

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[sarahsmom73]

Great Pictures!!! :banana: Thanks for sharing!

As for not giving in, sometimes I do, but I am trying to have 1 piece of chocolate (that is my oreo!)... It's really hard, I know...We are trying to make our bodies behave and learn good habits... I kind have likend it relearning a chord on the guitar. I learned it one way, but there is a better way to play it. For the longest time my brain kepty trying make my fingers play it the old way, but I kept practicing and practicing and now I can see how much better the new way is... It is exactly the same for food... At least it is for me!

Jen You can do this! We all know you can! :cheer2:

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks! it just bothers me because i really am trying..and yesterday i blew it...im going to try today again..i hope i can do it haha...

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

Thanks for sharing the pictures. You are a beautiful girl, no whale in sight.

I have to have a mental conversation with myself every evening to keep myself from eating. Sometimes I am successful, sometimes I am not. If I occasionally just give myself permission to endulge, I am not tempted for awhile. When I totally cave, I just push the water for the next 72 hours. I am in this long term, and I am not perfect. Just do your best.

Take care,
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jen,

Your pics are great!!!!! Oooooohhhh I want to go to Disney World ::MinnieMo
I don't have a trip planned for this year :sad2:

You look great! I can totally relate to the losing control business. I wish I had profound ideas to help, but I just keep trying. So, keep trying :goodvibes Your exercise is great, you're half-way there. PLUS, you are so close to goal you look great just as you are!!!!

Sunny

[Blueeyes101817]

thanks guys--you really make me feel like i am doing something,,even if im not!! i appreciate the ideas about trying not to eat so much junk,,im going to try them--thanks so much

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen!

Your pictures are great Jen! I especially like the one with Goofy! :teeth:

When it comes to junk food, I'm an expert at eating it, but not an expert at controling my portions when I am eating it. I think Beth's advice is good. Sometimes we will have slip ups and when we do, we just have to push that water to flush the "junk" out of our systems.

I hope you have a wonderful Friday! TGIF! :cool1:

[wilderness01]

Love your pictures Jen. Thanks.