Joelyfaithsmommy's Journal to Freedom! (Comments Very Welcome!)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, on a whim I've joined WISH, and I'm changing my life, isn't that exicting? :earboy2:

I'm sitting here today, (at work) not sure what I weigh, but it's a lot! (guessing 290)...I'm 5'6.5" tall

So I guess when I get home I'll weigh, and officially post my start weight!

I'm excited to do this though, I've needed to for a long time, but I knew I could never do it without support and after looking around here for a few days, reading posts, and basically NOSING ;) I just know I've found my weight loss "home" :wave2: THANKS for all the encouragement you've given me already guys! AND I HAVEN'T EVEN ACTUALLY TALKED TO ANYONE ON THE BOARD! lol :rotfl:

I know I can do this though...I just know it...I'll go into a bit of my story sometime (when I have time) and I'll post some pics of me here soon!

So day one is nearing an end...and it's not been TOO bad...can't wait to buy NEW SMALLER clothes! YAY

thanks again everyone....doin the "i'm so glad i'm here and going to lose weight" dance :cool1: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cool1:

JEN

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi~!~!~ :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :wave2:

Welcome to the journals, Jen! These are a great help to get you started. Read others journals, ask questions!! Those challenges are a great way to get you in gear. I know you can do this!! A cheer for luck!

:cheer2: J
:cheer2: E-N
:cheer2: Yes you
:cheer2: Can!
:cheer2: We're here to help
:cheer2: Weight loss is what you need
:cheer2: Do your best
:cheer2: You will succeed!

Make sure to exercise, eat healthily and drink your water. Those three tips will help you more than ever!!

Good luck on your journey.

[pearlieq]

Welcome to WISH!

I think that's got to be the most enthusiastic first post I've ever seen! :teeth: That spirit will take you far and help you get through the ups and downs of the journey ahead.

Best of luck to you! You can do it!!! :cheer2:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Breakfast: Cup of coffee, sugar/cream :rolleyes:

Lunch: Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich, 3 Zingers, Diet Big Red :guilty:

Dinner: Salad with Fat Free Italian Dressing, chicken breast cut up on it, WATER, + 1 c cut up strawberries and bananas :bounce:

ok, so my day didn't start out that great, but I didn't decide to do this til AFTER lunch...so tomorrow the whole day will be AWESOME! Also, I weighed and I was a little off on my weight...I am 299, not 290 :( so add 9 more pounds to my larger than life amount to lose...and I'M STILL GOING TO DO IT!!! :cool1: oh yea!

I'll report in again tomorrow!!! HUGSSSS!

and thanks for the words of encouragement and support, you guys are AWESOME! :wave2:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Here I am :goodvibes DAY TWO :cool1: and ready to get this thing rolling! :moped:

I'm at work today, so I brought food with me (to avoid the dreaded cafateria and/or the vending machines)....

Soooo in a bit I'm going to have some breakfast: BANANAS & STRAWBERRIES cut up YUMMIE :teeth:

For lunch I brought Tuna Salad Sandwich made with WHITE tuna, onion and fat free miracle whip (minimal used)...on low cal bread. :flower:

Not sure what I'll be doing for dinner tonight, probably salad...I'll figure that out when I get home, or at least on my way home!

And I signed my hubby on board as well...we're going to do this thing together...YAY US! :Pinkbounc He has not posted here before, but I set him up a user name "4gator" and he said he'd come check things out...I know this board could be great encouragement to him as well...and I'm encouraging him to journal, so say hi to him if you see him post PLEASE!!!!! :teeth:

Thanks again for your kind words guys...only YOU GUYS can know what they mean to me! :)

HUGZ
Jen

[zoegirl]

Keep up the good work Jen!! You are well on your way. I try to look at my overeating like an addiction...just take it one day at a time. There are days that I completely obsess about a certain food until I get my fix and unfortunately will gorge myself on it until satisfied. I realized that I'm going to have to do other things during times I would normally over eat.
My "other thing"? The DIS boards!!!! And planning our next trip to WDW.

hugz back at cha!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Ok, work is nearing an end for me today...I'm going to stop by the store on my way home and buy some chicken breast, and we are going to grill those on our gas grill, and I'm going to fix some squash/zuchinni/mushrooms sauted in alittle olive oil and seasoned...sounds yummy doesn't it? :)

I'm going to go walk after dinner, and try to drink some more water (only two glasses so far today) :( I'M TRYING GUYS! ;)

oh and i'm chewing sugar free gum, does anyone else do this? :) :flower:

HUGZ,
Jen :earsgirl:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Breakfast: cut up bananas and strawberries (approx 1 cup)

Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich on light bread, fat free miracle whip (small amount) and onion.

Dinner: Grilled chicken breast with a little mozzerella cheese and onion on it. + squash/zuchinni/mushrooms sauteed in olive oil and seasoned. :)

***water to drink for all three meals, however I'm not getting enough water yet.

AND ON TO DAY THREE!!!! :)

[TigerCheer2009]

You sound like you're doing AWESOME!!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: Nice job.

Sounds good, but I am not a veggie person. Chicken sounds scrumptious!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Thank you so much for the comments...I just know this board is going to pick me up and swoop me through this whole weight loss experience. The only other time in my life that I lost a significant amount of weight I did it with SUPPORT from others going through the same thing!!! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!

Even though tomorrow's the weekend I'll be on here posting, and I'm going to put a foot in dh's butt since he hasn't posted yet today and he said he was going to ;) lol

hugz to you guys!
Jen

[goldcupmom]

Jen you are off to a great start. Remember this is a journey, not a weekend vacation. Every day brings new challenges and new successes. If your hubby does this with you I know you will both succeed. The support is great!

Have a great weekend. You will make it !!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I'm sure it's a journey and not a weekend :) cause if it were just for the weekend my stomache would be loving it next week LOL

seriously though, tonight I'm pretty hungry, I think it's a mind thing. I haven't given in though, and I'm not going to. :flower:

The encouraging words only help me, so keepem' comin! thanks!!

Jen

[4gator]

whoops posted with dh's name on accident! my bad

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Ok, day THREE!! YAY

I haven't been up long this morning, I'm getting ready to jump in the shower and go for a walk. I didn't get my exercise in yesterday. WAs going to do it after Jayt's baseball game last night, but it was so late, and I was so tired, I just fell asleep.

This morning I have a breakfast cassarole in the oven

It's made of: egg product, lite polish sausage (small pieces) some shredded chedder cheese, and the low fat cressont rolls from the dairy section that you bake....going to have a piece of it when it's done.

Ok, getting off to a good start, after I shower I'm going to go walking then eat, and I'll be back to post more later guys!!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL! :cool1:

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

You're doing great.

[goldcupmom]

Sounds like you're doing great, Jen!

Keep it up and you'll be seeing a difference in no time!

[4gator]

sorry posted with dh name again DANG IT!

[contempgal]

WELCOME TO WISH, JEN!!

I've only been on the board about 2 weeks and absolutely love it. Everyone is so wonderful and supportive. I've found it really helps to read other journals to get food ideas and great diet tips. It even helps to realive that none of us are perfect and we will all have an off day every now and then.

I'm sure your headache is a withdrawal headache. I stopped drinking soda about 5 weeks or so ago and the first few days were bad. I took it slow, cutting my soda down until I could cut it out completely. Now, weeks later....I don't even want it anymore.

You seem to be progressing nicely. Take it slow and be confident. We are here to help!!! Consider everyone family!

GOOD LUCK!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :bounce:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Thanks so much! Yes I'm sure that's what the headache is...I'll just "deal"...and hopefully it'll be gone by Monday :)


hugz
jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Ok, here we go:

BREAKFAST: 1 c strawberries, 1 yogurt

snack/lunch: 1 c frozen strawberry yogurt, no sugar added

Dinner: 1 chicken breast, mozzerella cheese/onion, 1 c frozen strawberry yogurt, no sugar added.

OK, so I had a bit of a sweet tooth today. :guilty:

I also walked .5 miles today, not much, but more than I did yesterday!!!

Hugs,
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Day 4, can you believe it? I can't :cool1:

I'm super pumped as I'm starting to focus less on the food I'm "missing out on" lol and more on the fact that I'm 4 days in...and only 26 more to go before I've developed new eating habits and ditched the old ones! YAY!!! :cheer2: :earboy2:

I haven't eaten yet this morning, but think I'm going to have a bowl of cereal with skim milk...sound good? sure :) Maybe some cut up strawberries on it! :rotfl:

Then I'm going to get my butt out for a LONGER THAN YESTERDAY'S walk... :bounce: I'm rearin :Pinkbounc I'm ready :cool1: now just to get going! LOL :rotfl2:

OK, I'll post more later! choi girls! (and guys) :D

Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

sorry posted with dh name again DANG IT!

Ok, this is a repost my me because I just realized I posted this under dh's name :(

I need to make sure to check that I AM THE ONE LOGGED IN, and not dh! LOL

Oh well...you get the idea! :rotfl:

Thanks guys!!!

OK, change of eats for the day ;)

I didn't eat any of the breakfast cassarole...it just didn't look good enough to waste the calories on...(although everyone else really liked it) :)

I ate a cup of strawberries and had a peach yogurt for breakfast. :)

I still haven't gotten my walk in yet though, I've had a KILLER headache for about 3 hrs now...probably withdrawl from the caffene and sugar no doubt... :confused3

I'll check back in later! Bye for now

Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

oh and something else...only been watching things and really doing this since thursday, this mornihng AFTER BREAKFAST, I was so tempted, so I weighed and.........

DRUM ROLL PLEASE :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

I'm down 8 WHOLE POUNDS!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

NOW I'm at the weight I **thought** I was at when I started LOL, oh well, every little bit gets me to the GOAL, right? :)

:cheer2: yea for me :cheer2:



hugs,
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, here's what today had in store for me as far as eats went:

BREAKFAST: 1 bowl Oats n Honey Cereal w/a few cut up strawberries in it.

LUNCH: Tuna salad sandwich made with white tuna, onion and a little bit of fat free miracle whip

DINNER: 1 cup spaghetti with sauce (2 meatballs...and only finished one of them) some parm cheese, and 1 pc light bread, toasted with ff butter spray and garlic powder on it.

Drank 3--16 oz glasses of water today, and oh yea...

WALKED ONE MILE!!! yay me :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Day 5 is fast approaching...and I'm rearin and ready!

WISH ME LUCK! ;)

:cool1: :flower: :cool1:

[4gator]

Hey honey you are doing so good....glad we walked today....but you need to slow down and wait for me...lol...........we'll be tiny little things before you know it

[contempgal]

Way to go, Jen! I know how good it feels to see the numbers on that scale go down. Motivates you even more!

:banana: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :bounce:

Keep up the good work!

[rcyannacci]

Hi Jen- Welcome to WISH! What a great start! I started journaling 3 months ago, and it has been really motivational. Just taking account of everything I ate was a big step for me, and little by little I started to see where I was sabatoging myself and where I was making progress.

It's so great that you are doing this w/ your DH! Mine also agreed to change eating habits with me (he hasn't started exercising yet, but I'm guessing he will eventually come around :)), and it has made a big difference in my success. We are eating so much better than we did before and both have tons more energy.

Keep up the walking- you'll soon find that exercise can be just as addictive as food (OK- maybe that's a bit of a stretch, but you will love the added energy!)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Hey there, hi there, ho there! :rotfl2:

It's me, little ole (or soon to be) Jen...and I'm here at work DAY FIVE!!! Can you say ....ooooh oooohh ooooh??? :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Ok, so things are ROLLING RIGHT ALONG for me, and I'm SUPER pumped up about this change of life....you're so right, it's GREAT to be doing this with DH.

I said I'd post more about me when I had time, so I'm going to do that now! :)

I'm 31 (soon to be 32, June 18th) married (in case you hadn't guessed) LOL mother of 3, ages 14, 12 and 7.

I was a skinny child, an average-thin adolescent, and pretty normal, all-be-it with bad eating habits. I got pregnant with son #1 when I was 17, and began to pack on the pounds right away! :( I remember quite well I gained 6-12 lbs a month during my pregnancy, and when I had my son Jaron, I was a hefty 200#...I was sick at the fact that I was so big after baby, however I did NOTHING to remedy it, and when DS was 13 months old, I was pregnant again with DS #2, though I didn't know I was pregnant till October and had spent the summer dieting and had gotten down to about 180 (still 45lbs more than I was pre-1st pregnancy)

After having DS #2, I remained around the 220 mark for several years, and in 1995 I was up to 245, I abruptly went on a diet and lost down to about 200lbs give or take, I was a size 16 at my lowest then (I was a size 9/10 before babies)

In 1997 I gave birth to DD and though I didn't gain much during the pregnancy, and lost some after (weighed about 215 at my 6 wk check up) I was not losing anymore...fast forward 2 yrs and I enter college.

The pounds began to come on, and I did NOTHING to remedy it...a few diets here and there, I might have lost 20 lbs, but never keeping it off, and always returning to my old eating habits. :(

Fast forward almost 6 more years and here I am, starting to change my life FINALLY for the better, for my health, and taking control of my outrageous eating habits. I just wasn't meant to be this oversized person I've become...and it's funny, I never think of myself as fat, sometimes when I catch my reflection I do a "double take" because it freaks me out so much that that's really ME in the mirror...so I'm going to change it...actually I've already began to change it, and I'm super excited!

Did I mention I'm STILL in college? LOL, graduate school now, so bad eating habits die hard...but they are DEAD here none the less! :)


One of the kewlest parts for me will be the day I can post those before and after pictures, because I have been thin and I can tell you I look like TOTALLY different person thin/heavy...it'll be kewl...

So that's my story...(and I'm sticking to it) ;) :earboy2:

Now, what did I eat this morning: well I'm drinking water right now, and eating fresh strawberries (can anyone tell I like those?) :)

More, later, replies VERY welcome! HUGS!
Jen

[goldcupmom]

You sound much like me, only younger!

I, too, look totally different. I remember when I was pregnant with DS #1 my brother saw a picture of me and didn't recognize me AT ALL. I bloomed from about 135 - 220. YIKES!! And came out of the hospital each time weighing more than before delivery. Go figure.

Keep on keeping on. You CAN do this!!

Have a great day!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Ok, here I am 2:25pm (my time) and my work day is dwendling YAY! :)

2.5 hrs til I'm headed home...going to stop past the store and pick up some chicken breast and salad for dinner...going to make the "Taco Chicken" posted on the recipe board...sounds yummie! :)

I'll also need to pick up some ff sour cream, i'm all out! :goodvibes

I'm a little hungry today, my own fault I should have brought a snack, but I didn't....I've been TRYING to drink more water today...I've had 3--8oz glasses, BETTER THAN NONE! ;)

I had the strawberries for breakfast, and for lunch I had a subway salad made of only baby spinach leaves, tomato, onion, a little shredded chedder cheese, and chicken breast strips...and I brought my own WISHBONE--FF Italian dressing YUMMIE! ~~this wasn't quite enough to fill me up though, so like I said, I should have brought a snack! :( I'll do that tomorrow! ;)

Tonight I have to go home, then run out with dh to pick up a lawnmower (push mower)...then come right back (this will only be about a 20-30 min trip) and make our dinner (he's feeding the kids before I get home...isn't that SWEET???) :love:

then we're going to eat dinner (will probably be 7:30 before we can eat, I dont' like to do that, but what can you do when you don't get home til nearly 6?) :confused3

Then we're gonna get the two younger kids to bed at 8:30 and go on our walk...we'll be back in time to for me to watch the season finale of MEDIUM!!!! yay! (I REALLY like that show) :teeth:

then I'll hit the hay after that and start all over again tomorrow...sounds FUN doesn't it?? Oh and somewhere in the mix (probably while I'm watching tv LOL) I have to price yardsale items as we're doing a yard sale on saturday...YAY! lol :banana:

OK, ENOUGH for now! hugs to you all, hope everyone has a FAB day, and doesn't STRAY! :)

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: You're doing great. I was feeling blehh about myself, so I wrote a rededication letter to myself. I'm gonna do this and you can too!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

oh don't feel blah about yourself! You're right, YOU CAN DO IT, and so can I!!!! :) Great idea writing a rededication letter!!! i like that! :)


If I can stay positive with over 150 lbs to lose, you can stay positive with me!!! YAY :flower:

hugs,
Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

I was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE can do this~!~ Even Gator Guy (your DH)!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

LMBO, ok, since he's not posted what that user name means, let me do the honors:

He's a MAJOR Green Bay Packer/Brett Favre (their quarterback) Fan...and he once saw an interview Brett Favre Interview where he said when he was a kid he went through a stage where he called himself "gator" and he wanted to change his name to "Gator"...and it's still a nick name..., also his number is "4" and Jeff is of course "for" the packers and Favre.....thus 4gator! LOL

So...........................NOW YOU KNOW! lol....DON'T GET TOO EXCITED! lmbo :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

AND YOU'RE RIGHT AGAIN WE CAN DO THIS!!! lol

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Like it!

I think I know why I chose a few of those specific songs for my workout cd other than the fact that I love them:
Song 3: Hollaback Gurl (Gwen Stefani)- I've been " a few times" I've been around that track of weight loss and now I want it more than ever.
Song 4: Since U been Gone (kelly clarkson)- "Since u been gone, It's like I can breathe for the first time. I'm so moving on [yeah yeah] Thanks to you, now I get what I wa-a-ant!" (not want, pronounced like rant, except with a W at the front.) It's want, (wa-unt, I guess, if I wanna be technical)
Song 5: Mr. Brightside-The Killers: It's about my destiny and if I don't take control, I'll be left in the past with no control!
Song 6: This Ones For the Girls (Martina McBride): Make it happen!
Song 12: Shut Up! (Simple Plan) "...Step up, step up, step up, you'll never stop me. Nothing-you say-today is gonna bring me down!"

You're kickin' some serious tooshie! Keep it up!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Well, when you have as much to lose as I do, you'd expect to lose a lot at first, right? :teeth:

When I lost the 45-50 lbs in 1995 I lost it very quick, from the last week of Feb to the 1st week of May...and I did eat, I just ate right and exercised! :) So I expect to lose the first 50 or maybe even alittle more pretty quickly...I'd guess I'll be down 50 lbs by Aug 1. (Just a guess mind you)...but I won't be suprised...from there I'm not sure what my body will do, never lost more than that at one time...but I guess we'll all see huh? :earboy2:

So I jumped on the scales yesterday morning and was down another pound, so I added it to my ticker! :) Why not show off if I can! LOL, now I'm wanting that other pound so I get my 10# clippie! :)

I like your songs and why you picked them...GREAT!! :)

And I'm going to have to deal with Disney in a few weeks (16 days actually)...that's going to be hard to handle with all that good food down there! :(

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Well, when you have as much to lose as I do, you'd expect to lose a lot at first, right? :teeth:

When I lost the 45-50 lbs in 1995 I lost it very quick, from the last week of Feb to the 1st week of May...and I did eat, I just ate right and exercised! :) So I expect to lose the first 50 or maybe even alittle more pretty quickly...I'd guess I'll be down 50 lbs by Aug 1. (Just a guess mind you)...but I won't be suprised...from there I'm not sure what my body will do, never lost more than that at one time...but I guess we'll all see huh? :earboy2:

So I jumped on the scales yesterday morning and was down another pound, so I added it to my ticker! :) Why not show off if I can! LOL, now I'm wanting that other pound so I get my 10# clippie! :)

I like your songs and why you picked them...GREAT!! :)

And I'm going to have to deal with Disney in a few weeks (16 days actually)...that's going to be hard to handle with all that good food down there! :(

Jen

Hey, why fight the scale? You happen to be doing swimmingly in my humble inspiring opinion! Keep your eyes on the prize at Happy Mouth City (WDW) and if you REALLY want it, have a small portion of it. You're in the Happiest (Mouth) Place in the whole gosh darn universe!! Enjoy it! Where will you be staying? Check out the menus at www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm!

[goldcupmom]

I'm hearin' ya about the food in FL! I'm really sweating how I'm going to stay on track. DH will want 3 FULL meals a day and I just can't eat that out and survive. And if I mention it, I'll be condemned. Oh well..... But first I'll have to get there, and the food on AMTRAK is usually plentiful and good - especially the desserts. :teeth:

I'm working on an eating plan and places and contemplating taking my scale, but not sure I want to lug it around.

You are doing great! If you can go down 50 by Aug I will be VERY VERY impressed!!!

[brandip22]

Way to go Jen! I have started back on WW today and love reading your journal- you are an inspiration! I think I may start my own journal soon! I bet you can't wait to be @WDW! You'll walk so much, you'll probably lose even more than normal! Even if you do eat a lot! I'll keep checking in, but you are awesome so far!! Keep it up!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

we're staying in a Condo off site (but very near) disney...it's one of the 'disney prefered' places...and way cheaper than a similar place that is onsite...we are going to mk, universal, ak, mgm, epcot, and the two open water parks...eating out for dinners 4-5 x (I know we are going to the sci-fi cafe, cindy's royal table, rain forest cafe, and some mexican restaurant in epcot), eating breakfast in our condo daily, and eating lunches out each day :(

it's going to be hard, no doubt....and as for the 50# by aug 1, well that's simply a guess...who the heck knows what my body will do...but based on past loss, it normaly falls off..in which case WHY THE HECK HAVE I WAITED SO LONG TO DO THIS??? lol oh well....life goes on, right? :) :cool1:

Hugs,
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

you are awesome so far!! Keep it up!


WOW :earboy2: That's about the sweetest thing anyone's said to me...THANK YOU :wave2: THANK YOU :teeth: AND thank YOU! :goodvibes

You really should start your own Journal...it's doing wonders for me, really it is, and it keeps me in check, if you know what I mean, plus these women (and men) are so super supportive!!


I LOVE W.I.S.H. .........thanks so much! :cool1:

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Have fun...I'm grouchy because YOUR trip is closer than MINE and I wanna be there. Oh well. Am out of my funky mood.

You are awesome. Every one of these people on WISH has had some pretty ooky weight loss skeletons in their closets and they are SUCH an inspiration!! It's not the running of the race that matters, it's showing up at the startin' line!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Everyone here's pretty darn inspirational...dang, we should all be in a Halmark card! ;)

haha

oh yea, and sorry my trip is before yours, if we were gonna be there at the same time I'd have loved to met you....oh well, next time! Cause there's ALWAYS a next time, isn't there? :)

hugs,
Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Fiddlesticks. Maybe you can go next year too!!! We wouldn't be able to fit in a Hallmark card, there are too many of us!! LOL :rotfl:

Hugs right back atcha!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

true, there are too many of us...lol

but we are all reducing our size!!! lol

anyhow...doubtin we'll be going next summer...we are taking the kids back in dec from the 29th-jan 8th..however i'm always up for ANOTHER trip there LOL...but lack of funds could prohibit me from making ANOTHER trip LOL

:teeth: :banana: :teeth:

[TigerCheer2009]

Yep. Ain't that the truth!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

HEY JEN (Tiger) Jen's are the kewlest! LOL :cool1:

ok, food diary time:

BREAKFAST: cup strawberries (fresh)

LUNCH: Spinach leaf salad with onions, tomato, and shredded cheese, FF Italian dressing + 4 saltine crackers

SNACK: hand full of trail mix

DINNER: Taco Chicken: 3 Chicken tenderlions--grilled, ff sour cream, salsa, a little shredded cheese, onion on a tortilia. 1 c frozen strawberry yogurt (no sugar added)

5-8oz glasses of water today + a little more maybe 2 oz when I got home...going to drink some more before I go to bed. :)

NO EXERCISE except I did walk at lunch maybe a 1/4 mile from my office to subway to get my salad and back...so I guess that's exercise! :) :banana:

I am going to **try** to get up in the morning and walk, but we'll see how that goes...IT PROBOBABLY WON'T GO! lol :rolleyes:

huggies girls (and guys)

see you all on the flip side (DAY SIX IN MY WORLD) :sunny:

Jen

[jay-nee]

Welcome to WISH!

Thanks for stopping by my journal to say "hi!" and send good vibes too. I appreciate that!

I am in a lull with my trying to stay at goal so I can use the encouragement. I really need to loose a bit more though and tone up more too. Especially my tummy! My arms have definately firmed and my legs are firming, but the tummy doesn't seem to want to budge of late.

So, again, thanks for visiting! It looks like you are doing GREAT! I noticed that DH is doing this with you - you are so lucky! My ex-H (just separated) was my biggest sabateur! My kids are very, very supportive! Thank God!

Try to squeeze that exercise in each day it makes a HUGE difference especially if you are consistent with it!

Keep up the terrific work! :cool1:

[contempgal]

You are doing so well, Jen! I'm extremely excited for you. :Pinkbounc :cool1:

I know how hard it is to get up in the morning to exercise . . . . sometimes I'm able to actually talk myself out of bed but sometimes I'm not. I believe it pushing myself but not to the point that I resent my wellness plan. I think just going with the flow is the best.

Your chicken tacos sound wonderful! I love anything Mexican!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

THANKS SO MUCH **hugzzzz**

Ok, well exercise this morning just DID NOT work out :( I was up too late, and then (of course) got up late :( I was even 10 minutes late to work this morning YIKES! Good thing nothing exciting is going on here today! :)

I REALLY want to start getting up and walking in the mornings...but it's going to really take some **UMPH!!** on my part! I have to leave my house at 7am each morning...which means I get up at 5:30-6am. Which means to walk I'd need to get up an hour earlier (so as not to rush)...so you can see, it will mean kicking myself in the pants that's for sure! :(

I'll keep you guys posted on that...in other news LOL...I just had a bowl of "honey bunches of oats" (with bananas) for breakfast! YUMMIE! ~~skim milk...and a glass of water! :)

oh my way to a SUPER GREAT day SIX!

Hugz,
Jen :cheer2:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Almost lunch time, YAY! (not yay because I get to eat, yay because half my work day is nearly over) Can anyone tell I'm not THRILLED with this job? LOL

but that's another story...at any rate...

I'm going to go out and walk a lap around the parking lot which is HUGE!!!! I'm not sure how far it is, but after work I thought I'd make a lap around it with the van and see...this way I get my exercise in...however it might mean that dh doesn't...or maybe I'll just walk TWICE today to make up for not walking yesterday! :)

I brought some salad with cut up chicken breast and ff italian dressing for lunch

gonna drink 34 oz of water at lunch if it kills me LOL (i know it won't) LOL

and gonna kick tail on the scales!!! OH YEA...ok, enough playing, I'm going to go fill my water bottle and roll! I'll be back to eat my salad and post more after my walk!

toodles gals! (and guys)

jen :teeth:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, I'm back and eating my yummie salad! :wave2:

That parking lot is BIG, it's bigger than most walmart parking lots I'd bet...I walked around the outter edge of the lot, I'd say it was close to a mile, maybe only 3/4...we'll see after work :)

So how is everyone doing today? I've not heard much out of anyone!

Come on guys :Pinkbounc Livin Up! :bounce:

:teeth:

Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

My work day is nearing it's end...I'll post my food dairy tonight after dinner (well probably after Jayt's baseball game)...


BUT I WILL POST IT!

DH is supposed to be ready to walk when I get home, and have dinner already done for after our walk..**HERE'S HOPING HE DOES!!!** :teeth:


Nothing much to say except MAN THIS PLACE HAS BEEN DEAD TODAY! Where are all you supportive people??? LOL :confused3

ok, I'm outta here! Huggies from me! :banana:

[contempgal]

LOL - I've been around but haven't had time to post until now.

You're doing such a great job! I'm sooooo happy for you.

Is your son's name Jayt? That's different.....and cute! I like.

[joelyfaithsmommy]

yes, that's his name, well sort of LOL,

Here are my children's names:

Jaron (pronounced like Aaron with a J) Jeffrey

Jayton (pronounced like Clayton with a J) Colt

Joelyn (pronounced Joel - lun) Faith

but we call them:

Jaron ;)

Jayt (like Late with a J)

Joely (like Holy with a J) LOL


ok, so i'm weird, but you have to give it to me there are too many Jennifer's in the world....and I'm (kind of) one of them...

my name is Jenifer with ONE "n" ;)

now you know my dirty little secret! (the one 'n')...lol, and hubby is Jeff, yes

WE ARE THE 5 J'S! lol :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

here goes nothin!

BREAKFAST: bowl of honey bunches of oats with bananas in skim milk

LUNCH: romaine lettuce salad with strips of chicken breast and ff italian

SNACK: A hand full of honey bunches of oats with bananas

DINNER: c of white rice, 1 chicken breast on the grill w/ motz cheese and onion + frozen strawberry yogurt (no sugar added) 1 c

40 oz of water for me today, not too shabby considering I have been coolin my heals on the water...

oh and my walk at lunch was only a half mile :(, but I did a mile with hubby tonight, so that's

1.5 MILES WALKED TODAY!!!! :Pinkbounc :cool1: :Pinkbounc

oh yea BRING IT ON DAY SEVEN!!! WHAT DO YA GOT FOR ME????? you're no match for SUPER JEN!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[zakatak]

Good luck, Jen. I like your daily menus. Not too shabby! Why don't you add in some raw almonds as a snack too. They are healthy, (no salt though), and give you some nice protein.

My new found favorite lunch which fills me up is a salad with beans on it. I use Romaine, Spinach, Peas and Black Beans. Then I use a low fat/calorie Roasted Red Pepper Dressing from Seeds of Change (50 cal/2 TBSP). The fresh greens are great and the beans fill me up.

Good luck on your journey and thanks for posting in my journal. I'm not trying to lose alot of weight (I'm 5'5 & 120 now) but rather stop the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis by changing my diet. Just a little experiment, I guess. I hope it works.

Keep at what you're doing! You seem to be making good choices and remember, you can eat AS MUCH salad/fresh fruit/raw foods as you want! The darker the greens, the better! Eat lots!

Good luck!

Karen

[Strings]

Hi Jenifer with 1 n.

I wanted to thank you for dropping by my journal. I've been MIA a bit lately. You are doing great. Your menus look good. Congrats on getting in the 1.5 miles yesterday.

Keep fighting the good fight,
Beth

[contempgal]

That's a great walk! I have grown to love my own and find them easier every time.

Your excitement is motivating! You seem to be having such a great time with this new phase of your life. :jumping2:

Your children all have beautiful names. Like the J theme.

[4gator]

dang it i did it again, sorry this is jen, not jeff... :(

[joelyfaithsmommy]

i'LL GET THIS RIGHT IN A MINUTE! lol :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

sorry guys, I fixed jeff's ticker for him yesterday before I left work and forgot to sign out of his name :(

so, here I am AGAIN!!!!!


Here I am, day seven, and SUPER PUMPED!!

ok, so I forgot my bowl and my spoon in the van this morning, and I parked extra far away from the building (for the walk)...so it would take too much time to go get them now, so I'm eating my cereal dry (but that's ok)

Brought a ham sandwich on light wheat bread for lunch

Going to try to pull off 64 oz of water before I leave work today....(WE'LL SEE)

I enjoyed the walk with hubby last night, but it was still hard toward the end, so I think until a mile gets easy for me, I’m not even going to try to do it alone in the morning time (5am)...I'll wait till it's more comfortable...then I will...did I mention we walked a mile in 17 min last night...not to shabby for us (at least I thought it was good).

My mother is coming for dinner tonight and actually BRINGING DINNER, she called at 6:30am...she's bringing:

FROZEN LASAGNA DINNER
GARLIC BREAD
SALAD

hummmm this could be interesting...see, here's the thing, I didn't want to tell her I'm on a "diet" or a "change of lifestyle" cause I've failed so many times, it just puts pressure on me for people to know...(EXCEPT YOU GUYS!)

SOOOO what to do? I think I'm going to eat a super big salad and a tiny piece of the lasagna so she doesn't think anything, and 1 pc of garlic bread...does that sound ok???

OPINIONS PLEASE!!!!!!

Ok, on with my day! Thanks for all the SUPER GREAT comments! KEEP THEM COMING! I LOVE THEM!

Huggies,
Jen
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[keenercam]

Hi, Jen! I think your plan for dinner is perfect. And it is awesome that you are thinking ahead on how to handle what could otherwise be a very difficult situation.

I found that when we went to WDW in March a perfect strategy was always to eat salad before eating my lunch or dinner entree. It took the edge off my hunger and gave my body time to feel a bit "full" before I started eating the entree, which I otherwise would have gobbled up. I then found I could be satisfied with a bit less of the non-salad type food. So, good for you for planning ahead and coming up with a strategy you can follow.

BTW, a 17 minute walking mile is awesome!!! You guys were really hauling butt. Do you know that 20 minutes is a good mile pace? Maybe you could slow down a tiny bit and enjoy the walk more and you definitely won't feel intimidated about trying it by yourself in the wee hours of the morning. Wish I had the stamina to even think about getting up that early to walk. :)
Keep up the great work, Jen!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

hi keenercam, no i didn't know 20 minutes was good pace for a mile...it felt like I was killing myself towards the end of that mile LOL...no seriously, my legs were REALLY feeling it towards the end, but I didn't break a very good sweat, so I kinda felt like I wasn't walking fast enough :( ???? :confused3

Maybe we will slow it down a bit tonight...Next monday we are going to try to increase to 2miles...we'll see though..it's just a thought.... ;)

As for dinner tonight, well I knew if I didn't have a plan, then I'd "blow it" and I don't want to do that! I also don't want to tell my 100lb mother I'm on another diet, don't get me wrong...she's very supportive of me, and she has NEVER once said a thing negative about my weight, but still I just don't want to tell her...so I think I'll do the EAT MORE SALAD, eat less lasagna thingy! LOL and be done with it! :)

Hope you guys are around today, not sure how much I can post, but love reading!

HUGZZZZ GUYS!!!! :cool1:

THE OTHER JEN! :)

[goldcupmom]

Jen, you are doing AWESOME!!!

It's wonderful your mom is not critical. Mine was AWFUL!!!!! The worst was my dad's funeral. I have a nephew who is the head photog for the Baltimore Sun and he took a family pic and printed it to show. I was on the end of a large group and there was a curve to the lens anyway to fit everyone in, but it made me look even bigger than I was. She pitched a FIT in front of about 100 people, loudly, that I RUINED the family picture because I was so fat and that she wanted another with me not in it. Keep in mind I'm NOT the biggest in my family, but I'm short, so that combined with the lens was AWFUL!!! Even when I was thin (5'3, 120) she thought I was fat.

Anyway....enough of me.

Your lasagna plan is good. I just looked in my WW book and Schwans lasagna is 8 pts for 1 cup - roughly 400 cals. Didn't see the stouffers.

I'd wait to walk alone until it was more comfortable, too. But the 17 min mile is a good one. Congrats!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

that's TERRIBLE about your mother saying that! :( People can be so crule an not even realize it.

It's hard for me being in a family where I am not only the only big woman, the only big person, besides my husband...our kids are thin, our parents are thin, etc, etc...it sucks! Everyone makes me feel bad except my mother, not meaning to, and nothing so obvious like your example, but they do it none-the-less...

They'll all be in shock when I lose all this weight! :cool1: haha

Jen

[pearlieq]

hummmm this could be interesting...see, here's the thing, I didn't want to tell her I'm on a "diet" or a "change of lifestyle" cause I've failed so many times, it just puts pressure on me for people to know...(EXCEPT YOU GUYS!)


Oh, I hear you! I can't admit it to anyone either--I don't like the pressure and I don't want to be embarassed if it doesn't pan out. My mom is a bit hot button too--she's always been large and she's gone the other way, deciding that all doctors are lying about obesity being unhealthy and that diets are evil, etc. It makes for some awkward moments.

I think your plan for tonight sounds good. It's your body and your decision as to what you put into it and whether you want to discuss it.

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Well, when you get right down to it, it's no one's business except ours and whoever we CHOOSE to share with...they'll all be let in on the BIG SECRET soon enough, when our clothes are falling off us! LOL :cool1:

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen!

Welcome to WISH journaling! I just had a chance to read through your journal and you are doing a great job! :cool1: Your enthusiam and positive attitude will definitely help you reach your goals! ::yes:: You CAN do it Jen! :cheer2:

Have a great day today! :flower:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

thanks so much! :flower:

ok, for lunch i ate a ham sandwich, it was 'ok' lol...

I also ate some honey bunches of oats w/almonds....i had to put it up, i could have eaten the whole box! :) YUMMIE...

that's it for now....i'll eat again at dinner...i've drank 46 oz of water today so far, and had to go pee 4 times :earseek:

LOL

Jen

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

Your plan for tonight is awesome. There is no reason to tell nyone about yur lifestyle change until you are ready. It is your personal struggle, and it will be your triumph. No need to put any extra pressure on yourself so early in the process.

Kep up the great work.
Beth

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Jen! I just read your entire journal and all I can say is wow! You are doing fantastic! You seem motivated and that is a great start. It helps that your hubby is doing it with you. My Dh is doing it with me too and it really makes things easier. You are doing great! Keep up the good work! :goodvibes

[joelyfaithsmommy]

thank you, THANK you and thank YOU!!! :goodvibes

MOTIVATION........................................ ................CHECK! :banana:

SUPPORT........................................... ..................CHECK! :cool1:

EXTRA 50# ON THE HIPS (and 100+ extra elsewhere)...CHECK! :rotfl:

LOSING WEIGHT TIL ALL THE FLUFF IS GONE...............CHECK! :rotfl2:

FUN DOING IT???...................................CHECK, CHECK & CHECK! :cheer2:

PUMPED UP?............................................... .........SUPER CHECK! :teeth:

good to go here, and THANKFUL for the great people of WISH for helping me stay:
motivated
supported
on the track to losing the weight
fun loving
(and of course), pumped! :earsgirl:

HUGGIES!!!
the OTHER Jen princess:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, Here's the dirt!

BREAKFAST: dry cereal (honey bunches of oats)

SNACK: more cereal/trail mix

LUNCH: ham sandwich on light bread + handful of cereal

DINNER: Salad, ff italian, little cheese, tomatoes on it. Also smal pc lasagna and 3/4 pc chocolate pie.

80 OZ WATER TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I haven't walked yet, and probably am not going to get to :( but all in all not a TERRIBLE DAY! :teeth:

coulda been MUCH worse, back strong tomorrow! :)

Jen :flower:

[keenercam]

Hey, Jen! How AWESOME you did at dinner! Are you so outrageously psyched and proud of yourself?!?!?!?! You SHOULD be!!!!! Now you know you can meet a challenge head on! You had a plan and you stuck to it. What a wonderful way to end my day, knowing of another WISH buddy's success.
Keep up the great work!

[TigerCheer2009]

You're doin' awesome!

[goldcupmom]

You DID IT!!! I'm proud of you!
You made it thru dinner.....Being able to survive situations like that is AWESOME.

(Can I have your 1/4 piece of chocolate pie?? It's my FAV!)

You are inspiring me to survive the Amtrak food! I have 6 days of it to deal with.

[keenercam]

Good morning, Jen! Just wanted to WISH you another great day like yesterday. One day at a time. String them together -- each is a success in and of itself!

[contempgal]

Excellent job, Jen! I preach that moderation thing to myself. It's not always possible to make yourself something different from everyone else to eat and in your situation.....it would have been impossible. I don't think it's bad to eat it if you can do it in moderation. You did that perfectly!

I bet you're getting super excited about your trip to the house of the mouse soon! :banana: :Pinkbounc :bounce: I'm already excited and I'm not going back until September. That place always makes me feel like I'm in a different world. Love it. :cloud9:

Anyway, keep up the great work! I'm very proud of you and your progress.

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, it's day 8...my goals for today:

STICK TO MY CHANGE OF LIFESTYLE EATING PLAN (ie: no chocolate pie) LOL

Walk at least 1 mile today, but I'm going to try to do more (this will be when I get home tonight.)

STAY MOTIVATED...even though the scale showed me up 2.5 this morning! I WILL NOT GIVE IN, I know it's just my body adjusting (and a major loss in wk 1) so IT'S ALL GOOD!!!! :teeth: This time next week I'll be down that 2.5 PLUS SOME MORE!!! yay! :rotfl:

Don't know if I should say this or not, but since I know he probably won't get on here and brag, and I'm going to adjust his "ticker" anyhow...Jeff is down ANOTHER 3 POUNDS as of last night before bed...***HE SO ROCKS!***

(love you honey) :love:

OK, GETTING MY DAY STARTED...got my water bottle filled and ready to be consumed! LOL...haven't eaten breakfast yet, but I'm going to!...it will be cereal with skim milk

brought a salad with chicken breast strips for lunch...YUM!

and I'm ready to GET THIS DAY OVER WITH!!! :) (looking forward to a 3 day weekend)...and the trip to the HOUSE OF MOUSE that is coming VERY SOON!

huggies all,

Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Ok, lunch just ended for me, I had the salad as I had said...was good, i'm full..all is well in the world of JEN :)

I'm so ready for the weekend, I'm tired, and just need a break from the dialy grind...it's been a LONG week for me, can anyone tell???? :)

So how are things in YOUR neck of the woods? :flower:

[keenercam]

Hi, Jen! Thanks for the idea of chicken strips over salad. I LOVE lettuce but don't often remember that. I think I will grill some chicken tonight to put in the fridge for tomorrow's lunch and dinner and run to ACME for more B1/G1 bags of prepared salad.

It's been a long week for me too. Still having a hard time focusing and getting in the groove after a couple of upsetting months. Dying for the weekend, when we will head out of town for lots of good times with friends. Glad you have something so wonderful to look forward to!

Congrats on doing so well! And THANK YOU for your awesome, uplifting attitude!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Cam, you're welcome for the tip of the chicken, and no problem on the attitude, that's just pretty much ME :flower:

I'm probably in a good mood more than any person you know! lol...and that's a good thing! I like ME that way! :) :banana:

only 1.5 hrs of work left then I can go home!!! YAYAYAYAYAY! :cool1: :rotfl:

I just can't wait for Friday at 5pm!!! YAY!

[Strings]

HA, I dread Fridays at 5. I start work at 7PM.

You are doing a great jb, and I love your attitude too. Keep it up.

Enjoy your weekend,
Beth

[joelyfaithsmommy]

I tried to post this last night, but I couldn't get on the boards :(


I had yesterday:

BREAKFAST: Cereal (honey bunches of oats)

LUNCH: salad with chicken breast strips, tomato, a little shredded cheese, and a few croutons. ff italian

DINNER: chicken taco salad + ff sf chocolate ice cream 1/2 cup and 4 cut strawberries.

YUMMIE! ON TO DAY NINE!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Day NINE already? Where does the time go? :flower:

Ok, I'm a little bummed with myself cause I didn't get my exercise in yesterday as planned...we are having a garage sale today and tomorrow and I helped get things ready...when we finally had time to walk it was 9pm, dark, and so we didn't :(

THIS HAS GOT TO CHANGE!

I'm going to look into joining a gym, that could solve the exercise problem...MORE ON THAT WHEN I HAVE MORE TO REPORT! :)

Overall though, still SUPER PUMPED...haven't weighed in a couple days...not going to til mid-next week...but I can tell in my clothes already! YAY!

Well, off to fill up my water and get my day started! Just checking in and hope to hear from some of you guys today!

HUGGGZZZZZ
Jen

[goldcupmom]

Good Luck with your GSale! Hope it goes really well.

I'm so glad you're beginning to see changes. Exciting, huh????

I've tried the gym and between travel time and gym time, I just couldn't keep it up with my hectic schedule. Wish I could. Would be a great plan for you and DH together.

Happy Friday!!

[contempgal]

Congrats Jen! Nothing feels better than loose clothes. Even better, loose clothes after just a few days of your lifestyle change. Excellent job!

Good luck on another positive day! :dancer:

[rcyannacci]

Hi Jen- good luck w ith your garage sale...I wish I could convince my DH to do this, since we have soooooo much junk around the house. I have no idea where it comes from!

If you're looking for a gym, a lot of WISH people are Curves members and are great about answering questions. I joined there 4 months ago and love it; it really eases you into the whole exercise thing and makes you love it. Although, if you're looking to join something w/ your DH, it wouldn't be the best choice.

BTW- I saw on another thread that you're considering a PhD...I'm just finishing mine up this year. It's a huge endeavor, but I'm glad I did it. I did let the pounds pile on w/ all my course work, but I'm getting control of it now. But let me know if you want to chat. :)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Congrats Jen! Nothing feels better than loose clothes. Even better, loose clothes after just a few days of your lifestyle change. Excellent job!

Good luck on another positive day! :dancer:

Well I need a disclaimer on my forhead: THESE RESULTS NOT TYPICAL LOL because it's only due to the fact I have so much to lose that I'm seeing results quickly, but still it's motivating none the less! :teeth:

I actually put on a pair of sz 22 jean shorts last night. I have not even thought of putting on a sz 22 in a long time..., granted it was just one pair of 22's, but it's SOMETHING! And I'm super pumped! :)

huggies,
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Hi Jen- good luck w ith your garage sale...I wish I could convince my DH to do this, since we have soooooo much junk around the house. I have no idea where it comes from!

If you're looking for a gym, a lot of WISH people are Curves members and are great about answering questions. I joined there 4 months ago and love it; it really eases you into the whole exercise thing and makes you love it. Although, if you're looking to join something w/ your DH, it wouldn't be the best choice.

BTW- I saw on another thread that you're considering a PhD...I'm just finishing mine up this year. It's a huge endeavor, but I'm glad I did it. I did let the pounds pile on w/ all my course work, but I'm getting control of it now. But let me know if you want to chat. :)

Well actually my DH is running the garage sale today because I had to work :earseek:

Also, as far as curves go, I know about it, one of my prof's tried to get me to join in the winter, but I just never did it... :( ....I think we are going to go for something we can do together though...it just makes sense, but thanks for the advice on it! I DO APPRECIATE IT!

As far as the PhD, yes I'm about 90% sure I'm going to do it at this point. What is yours in? I'm considering Mass Communications or Instructional Systems Technology (I'm conflicted) LOL Would love to chat sometime about it.

Huggies again!
Jen

[keenercam]

Hi, Jenn!
Hope Jeff is having fun with the garage sale. I guess, especially if you have kid stuff to sell a weekday sale works well for SAHparents.
I am a HUGE advocate of the YMCA for getting into a fitness routine. Ours is open 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 pm M-S and 12:00-900 Sundays. There are so many opportunities for free and low cost fitness classes as well as the flexibility of just going to the fitness center and using the equipment there. Our family membership is $65/month and the membership even includes 3 1-hour sessions with a personal trainer (I used my first for training on the upper body nautilus machines, but haven't used sessions 2 and 3 yet). The other thing I like about the Y is that it is not a beauty pageant. I go in sweatpants or shorts with an oversized tee shirt. Rarely do I ever see anyone in any kind of "fitness wear" like leotards or sport bras and bike shorts. This is very reassuring to me.

Congrats on the 22W shorts! That is fabulous! I know just how you feel putting them on. Just think about how you are going to feel when those shorts get roomy in the next couple of months! :banana: :banana:

Keep up the great work over the weekend. I won't be around to cheer you on, but I will be thinking of you and your DH. Have a great weekend!

[goldcupmom]

Sounds like those 22 shorts won't be fitting too long. WAY TO GO!!!!!

Just think how much you'll need them at Disney. Won't be long till ALL the 22 fit and then are too big!

Hope the sale went well. Have a GREAT weekend!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

YOU GUYS ARE A SUPER DUPER SUPPORT SYSTEM!!!!

T H A N K Y O U S O M U C H !!!!!!! :teeth:

I'm home, and I'm done with my walk! (walked one mile with dh in just at 20 min)

We're going to Subway for dinner cause they kids wanted a 'treat' and we can eat there sensibly...so I'll report my food diary when I get back for the day...

As for the garage sale, made about $200 today, and we're having it tomorrow too...so not too bad! :)

You guys have a wonderfully fabulous weekend...I won't be on here as much as normal, but i'll be around and you all will be on my mind!!!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CREW!!! ;)

WE CAN DO THIS!!! :cheer2:

Hugs,
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, here was my food day:

BREAKFAST: 1 1/2 c cut strawberries

SNACK: 1 banana

LUNCH: ham sandwich, lite & fit cherry vanilia yogurt

DINNER: Turkey cheese melt (6") w/spinach leaves, tomato, onion, peppers + 1 bag plain baked lays (small subway bag) and lemonade

40 oz of water (NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!)

EXERCISE:

walked one mile

and burned 123 calories doing DDR (for those of you who dont' know what this is, i'll get into in my post tomorrow) :)

so it was a GOOD day! I hope I do as well all weekend! :)

huggies

Jen

[goldcupmom]

DDR? Oh , no!! It is ADDICTIVE!!!!

My DH15, the gymnast, makes his feet FLY!! We go to Universal and he has to play in the arcade. When we travel, he has to take his xbox and DDR with him. TOO FUNNY!!!

Me, I'm not near coordinated enough. I can't seem to get the info from the screen to my feet anywhere near fast enough. It is REALLY a workout!

[toystoryduo]

Sounds like lots of congratulations are in order for you, Jen! :Pinkbounc

Congrats on the size 22 jean shorts! With all of the great work that you have been doing, you'll be sayin' goodbye to those 22's and hello to smaller sizes in no time at all! :banana:

Congrats on the $200 at the garage sale as well! Is this Disney money? We're hoping to have a garage sale in two weeks and we are hoping to make about $200-$300 as well. Every little bit helps us get that much closer to WDW, doesn't it? :goodvibes

Jen, you are doing such a great job and I really admire your enthusiasm and positive attitude! You CAN do this, girl! Go Jen! Go Jen! Go! Go Go Jen! :cheer2:

Have a great weekend! :sunny:

[goldcupmom]

Good Morning, Jen! Are you helping with the sale today or do you get some down time??

Your days are going great. I'll be back later to check on you!

[4gator]

darn it i did it again guys, posted with the wrong name LOL :goodvibes

[joelyfaithsmommy]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORRRRRRRRRRNINNNNNNNNNGGGGGG LADIES!!!


Up and attem this morning~~~ DH is "running' he garage sale, but I got up and I"m going to take a shower and go help soon :)

Yes, DDR is addictive...I have wanted it for a long time..the graduate program I am in deals with new media design and many of the students create vido games, thus DDR is the topic of discussion much of the time because they all love it...I had only played it a few times until last night when hubby brought it home to me :teeth: I was so excited!!!! It's a super fab way to exercise....and I'm pumped about having it!

our garage sale money is for disney, yes...

and I'm MORE THAN READY to say BYE BYE BIRDIE to the size 22's but all good things in time my pretty! LOL

ok, off to start my day, haven't eaten y et, but I'm thinking strawberries for breakfast...maybe cereal, we'll see...I'll be back later to post more!!!

Huggies guys!
thanks for ALL your support! YOU GUYS ROCK!


Jen

[rcyannacci]

Great work! Congrats on the new size! Those are the milestones that really matter.

I'm a historian, getting my degree in cultural and performance history, so decidedly different fields ;). I went into it knowing I wanted to teach, but I'm learning to love writing too. My biggest advice would be to know for sure that you need the PhD for the career you want; it's more a test of patience than of intelligence, and if I wasn't sure of my end goal, I don't think I would have finished it. (actually I haven't finishe it yet, but I'm on track ;))

[joelyfaithsmommy]

BREAKFAST: none :( sorry, i was busy and just didn't get around to eating!

LUNCH: Chicken breast w/motz cheese & Onion, Strawberries and 1 banana cut up

DINNER: Chicken sandwich off the WW menu at APPLEBEE'S...+ fresh pineapple...YUM

SNACK: low fat/cal torilia chips w/ my special dip (1/3 ff sour cream, 1/3 light shredded chedder cheese, 1/3 salsa--mixed) CAN Y0U SAY YUM, this stuff is GREAT!! :goodvibes

WATER WATER AND MORE WATER....

didn't walk today, but burned 80 calories on DDR...going to walk in the morning and tomorrow evening to make up for things...and BTW, was down one more pound this morning! :)

TALK TO YOU CHICS LATER!

have a wonderful weekend!

Jen

[pearlieq]

DDR is a Godsend--anything that makes exercise fun is all right in my book!

Your dip sounds tasty--I'll have to try that sometime.

Enjoy your weekend and congrats on another pound gone!

[TigerCheer2009]

You're doing great! I am in LOVE with DDR! I want it for my birthday. Your dip sounds very yum-full. I also LOVE the WW menu! The chicken sandwich and cheesecake-oh buddy!

[TigerCheer2009]

Congrats on the DP (down pound!)

TOOJ (The other other Jen)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

DAY ELEVEN HAS ARRIVED!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH LADIES!!

I promise to get caught up my journal reading/posting tonight, however for the time being, I thought I'd post this:

Just got back from walking a mile, did it in 17 minutes...not bad :)

Haven't eaten yet, but going to get something before we get on our way to family's (1.5 hr drive away)

We're having a cook out today...but I have a plan ;)...

We bought some of the laura's lean beef burgers and some oscar mayer ff hot dogs and we're each (jeff and I) going to have one burger and one dog...

:teeth:

I think we will fit in ok doing this, I'm going to try not to make a big deal about it, but cook ours myself.... :) I'm going early so I can accomplish this without notice! :)

Ok, I'm officially at my 10# lost mark, will get my clippie tonight! YAY :cool1:

i hope you ladies have a FAB day, and will post tonight my food diary, and read and post on your journals!!! :)

PS: Jen (Tiger) I'm very proud of your self control at the park!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! :cheer2:

T.O. Jen ;)

[Tasha+Scott]

Ten lbs lost already!?! You are doing great, Jen! Hope you enjoyed your cookout! Have a great holiday! :)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, my day wasn't JUST as I had planned but all in all I'm satisfied!

here's my eats:

BREAKFAST: none :(

LUNCH:1--Laura's Lean Beef Burger, onion/tomato/mustard on a reg bun. 1 table spoon give or take of potato salad, very small portion ceasar salad, bowl of strawberry short cake.

DINNER: Talapia fried in PAM with a spicey cornmeal coating, 2 baked hushpuppies, a generous portion of FRIED morel mushrooms...ok, I TRIED to fry these in PAM, and it DID NOT WORK, and it's been 2 yrs since I've had any of them, so we splurged and I used as small an amount of oil as I could to fry them...they were very good, and I did not finish mine (gave the last 4 to the kids) :)

WATER--not sure how much, but I drank quite a bit...plus had 2 glasses of Crystal Light.

EXERCISE: Walked one mile with Jeff this morning...I didn't swim :(

Overall a good day...I probably shouldn't have eaten the mushrooms...but the good news is they are gone, and mushroom season doesn't start again til next April :) LOL

Normally I would have eaten 3 times what I did of them though...so I'm happy with myself! :)

hope you guys had a super weekend!

Hugs,
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

woooooo whoooooo ANOTHER DAY UNDER WAY!!!

:cool1: :flower: :cool1:

oK, for breakfast I had 1 english muffin with a thin layer of light peanut butter on it (toasted)...and a glass of milk (skim)

going to do lunch soon :)

will be back to check in with you guys later!
huggies
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Hi gals (and guys)

My day was ok...it was weird though, I got some banana chips/dehydrated pineapple for a 'snack'...and it was the weirdest feeling, I felt a mini benge coming on...I had a handful of pineapple and a handful of banana chips, and then I STEPPED AWAY FROM THE SWEETS! lol...

so here was my food day:

BREAKFAST: 1 english muffin w/thin layer of light peanutbutter 1 glass skim milk

LUNCH: 1 light Oscar Mayer Hot dog w/mustard, bowl of cut fresh strawberries

SNACK: handful of dried pineapple, handful of banana chips (generous)

DINNER: Some totilia chips with my famous dip

LOTS OF WATER (not sure how much) :( sorry **note to self, track this when at home!

EXERCISE: walked 1 MILE!!! :) :cheer2:

So tomorrow I'm not slipping, not sliding, only STICKING TO my change of life plan...though my choices this weekend were MUCH MUCH MUCH better than I would have made before, they still weren't where I want to be yet!!!

ON ANOTHER NOTE: I have not drank any soft drinks and/or sugar drinks (kool aid, etc) in 12 days now, no coffee either, and I do not miss it!!!

Only water, milk or crystal light for me! :) yay

ok...that's enough from me tonight...you'll hear more out of me tomorrow on DAY 13!!! and the days are dwindling on going to DISNEY...I'm hoping to drop another 5 pounds before I leave!!! GOING TO HAVE TO GET CRAKING ON THE EXERCISE IN ORDER TO DO THAT!!!!!!

huggies guys!
have a GREAT night!
Jen :earboy2:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

A SUPER GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE!!!! :flower:

I'm down another pound & a half this morning! SO THE DAY IS STARTED OFF AWESOME!!!! :cool1:

I'm really pumped about that! :)

I'm looking SOOOO forward to breaking through to the 270's.... :earboy2:
and I'm sooo hoping to have another 3.5 lbs off by June 9th when we leave to see MICKEY!!! ::MickeyMo

Off to work for me this AM...but only 3 more days after today then a 2 day weekend, 3 more days of work, then ::MickeyMo yay!!!! :banana:

oK, I'm off to finish getting ready for work!!!


I'll post more on here later gals (and guys)

hugs,
Jen

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Jen! You're doing great! :teeth:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

THANKS!!!

I'm going to have a yogurt here in a bit for my breakfast...(haven't had a chance to eat yet)

Then it's salad for lunch...and strawberries (OF COURSE) ;)

another AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS DAY IS ON THE HORIZON!!!

hugs!
Jen

[keenercam]

Wow, Jen, you are doing so great! Congratulations! Isn't it awesome when you can look at the choices you have made and realize how much smarter you are now about those choices? Even if you think you could have done it better, you have to remind yourself of how GREAT you are doing, compared to what your choices would have been in your former life(style)!
Keep up the wonderful attitude! You are definitely inspiring!

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

You are in single digits!! You must be excited for your trip. You are making some great choices, and you can make your goal of 5 pounds before the trip.
Keep up the great work,
Beth

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Wow, Jen, you are doing so great! Congratulations! Isn't it awesome when you can look at the choices you have made and realize how much smarter you are now about those choices? Even if you think you could have done it better, you have to remind yourself of how GREAT you are doing, compared to what your choices would have been in your former life(style)!
Keep up the wonderful attitude! You are definitely inspiring!

Let me tell you there is a box of twinkies my mom sent home with my daughter that has been calling my name for three days, but I WILL NOT WAIVER, I WILL NOT FAIL, I WILL FIGHT TO THE END, AND LOSE MY TAIL (or butt that is!) lol :rotfl:

I hope she eats them soon! lol

[goldcupmom]

Hey, Jen, you CAN win the Twinkie wars! And you WILL!!!

I do understand about food talking to you, however. My snack cupboard does it all the time.

Have a great day! You are almost to Dis!!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

I'm winning! :) thanks julie!!!

i won't eat one, but it doesn't mean i don't remember what they taste like and relish! ;)

how are you today?

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Ok, nearly time to head home, and here's what I've done today:

Joined the June exercise challenge 800 minutes for me PLEASE!

Joined the 5 for June challenge (hopefully) more for me PLEASE! LOL

drank 32 oz of water

and stained my new shirt with a strawberry, anyone know what takes strawberry out of tshirts? :(

i'll post more tonight...will probably be after Jayt's baseball game!!! HUGS TO YOU GUYS!!

Jen

[goldcupmom]

I'd try cold water & BIZ soaking on the t shirt. There is also little bottles of stuff they sell at WalMart - yellow w/ white caps, that are formulated for different types of stains. I'd bet the BIZ will do it tho.

Have fun at the game!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok here was my day guys!

BREAKFAST: peach yogurt

LUNCH: salad w/mushrooms & radishes ff italian dressing

SNACK: handful banana chips/dried pineapple

DINNER: fresh fish breaded in seasoned cornmeal, fried in PAM, 1/4 baked potato w/ff sour cream and butter spray also: sautee'd zuchinni, squash, onion, mushrooms (in PAM)...with a little parmasean cheese on it...(didnt' finish this)

DESSERT: ff NO sugar added chocolate ice cream (approx 1 cup)

42 OZ H2o today...and walked one mile tonight with dh!!!

:cheer2: yay :cheer2:

GOING to work even harder tomorrow to stay on track...ok guys, off to day 14...let's see what it has in store for me!!
hugs to you

Jen :banana:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

off to another great WEIGHT LOSS morning! Just wanted to pop in and say hey before I head out to work...I'll post more when I get there!


hugs,
Jen

[keenercam]

Good morning, Jen!
How exciting that you got through another day with flying colors and without touching the twinkies! :cheer2: You are doing so great, sweetie. :banana: You HAVE to be really proud of yourself (now just DO NOT reward yourself with food!) ;)
So, how are you feeling? The reason I ask is that it looks like you aren't eating protein with every meal and I have found, without a doubt, that I really start to drag when I don't have enough protein. I went out and bought some FRIGO light mozzarella sticks (1 WW point each) and eat one of those slowly whenever there isn't already a protein element to a meal. They are great snacks!

Have another awesome day! :flower:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

no rewarding myself with food :teeth: I PROMISE!!! ;)

I really feel good...most days I have some protien for at least 2 meals, rarely for breakfast though...yesterday was just a strange day I think...Today I'm having a chicken breast with motz cheese seasoned with garlic for lunch...with radishes on the side (love radishes!!!)

for dinner?? not sure :teeth:

Breakfast is strawberries and a little honey bunches of oats cereal (with almonds) ;)

LOTS OF WATER...

I put on a pair of sz 22 jeans this morning...they don't fit quite yet, but considering I couldn't even pull them over my hips 2 wks ago, I'm happy!! :)

TRUGGING ALONG...can't wait to drop another 11.5 lbs!!! :)

have a SUPER day Cam...THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND SAYING HI this morning!

Jen

[brandip22]

Hey Jen! Just wanted to drop in and say "you go girl"! You ae doing so awesome! Those next 11.5 will be gone before you know it. And only a week and a day until you get to see Mickey- I'm so very jealous! I love reading your meal plans as they give me some new ideas. DH is thin, but loves healthy food (maybe that's why he's thin and i'm not??)- so anything healthy he will be glad if I cook it. Of course, then he'll down a whole bag of cookies. But at least I can do some healthy meals, right? So, how is Gator doing? I'm sure very well as are you- Have a great day at work!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Brandi, thanks so much for such kind words...Gator man is doing better than I am...he's down 15 lbs (LUCKY MAN)...and counting...he's exercising and rockin this thing out! ;) :cool1:

I'm glad you benefit from my food diary...I do the same thing looking at other people's diary's...

as for your hubby being thin...I'm sure that's why he's thin...if you eat well, you will be thin...gator used to be thin for the first 7 years of our marriage...then he quit smoking, and found food...so for the past 7 yrs he's been heavy...now he's changing that and getting back to his roots, as am I (we were both thin children/young adults)...it's a good feeling...you know we should be teaching our kids good eating habits...so now we are :) We are fortunate to have three wonderful children with NO weight problems, but if we had continued to teach them such poor eating habits, who knows later in life??? I'm happy we've changed our ways! ;)

hugs and thanks chic!
Jen

[lulu201]

Hi, Jen. :wave2: Just wanted to stop by and thank you for coming over to visit me in my journal. You're doing so well; I know that you are going to have results that change your life forever!

I've been on the WISH for 22 months now and while I've had my share of ups and downs, I know that I'd never have been able to keep any weight off at all, if it weren't for the support here.

Keep up your great work!

Erin

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Here I am at work, and guess what? They're having a PIZZA party at noon! :(

I'm so sad! I LOVE PIZZA!!! It's such a weakness, but I know if I have one piece, I'll have more, and it's just not worth it! I'm sticking to things now so I can have a splurge or two at WDW next week...especially since we're celebrating my birthday while we're there!

STILL...I want pizza!!! I knew if I came and posted here I'd get support and I'd be accountable so thanks for listening to me ramble on...

HUGGIES GUYS!

jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, update, it's a pizza/birthday party for one of the people who works here :( now i'm super sad!!! CAKE!!! :(

OK, they probably think i'm being anti-social but i'm NOT going in there!

LOL

somebody HELLLLLPPP!!! :guilty:

[keenercam]

Jen-- Don't even go near the pizza. I hope you have something very appetizing with you for lunch. Stick to that. Do it, if for no other reason, to prove to yourself that you can.
And then come here and brag all about it so we can do a happy dance for you.

Hugs, sweetie!

[TigerCheer2009]

I'm right here! Don't you worry!

Step AWAY from the pizza. You know what's right. You want those WDW awesome foods, don't you? Am I right? Go to the party for no more than a few minutes and bring water with you/chew gum/keep your hands busy! Do not, I repeat, DO NOT eat any of the pizza. You're doing pretty awesome, so I know you can do this! After the mingling, RUN back to your office and chug your water. That's what I'd do!!!

You will get through this!! In the tough times you grow! Keep growing!

:cheer2: You can do this!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

growing a lot today then ;)


thanks Jen...SOOOOOO APPRECIATED you just have no clue what those words mean right now!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! :flower:

I'm in my office, (door closed) eating my chicken breast and radishes and drinking water!

I'M GOING TO LOSE WEIGHT!!! yay me!!! :cool1:

[keenercam]

Good job, Jen. KNEW you had the willpower. I look up to you! :cool1:

This is a celebration for Jen doing the hard thing and doing it for all the right reasons! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :banana: :banana: :cool1: :flower: :sunny:

Hope you feel all the great vibes we are sending you! :goodvibes

You GO, girl!!! :cheer2:

[TigerCheer2009]

I so totally agree with keener! Let's PARTAY but keep it down! We don't want to start a riot! Then all the partyers will come in and bring the pizza. Jen, you're doing great! Your willpower's HUGE! I so look up to you! Keep up the FABOO work!

Shhhhhhhh! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

oh Cam, you about made me cry...YOU LOOK UP TO ME? Please....I so look up to you!!! You've already lost so much weight, and clothes are getting smaller by the day YOU ARE A ROLE MODEL!!

and thank you for your kindness and support!!!

YOU GUYS ROCK! :) :cool1:

LUV YA!
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

thank you too Jen, but I look up to you as well...I think you're about the smartest, best and most impressive teenager I've ever known (including myself at that age) :)

YOU ROCK ON GIRL!! Thanks for being there when I needed ya!!!

YAY US, WE'RE LOSING WEIGHT!!! YAY :cool1: :goodvibes

[TigerCheer2009]

Can't we just all look up to each other?!!?!?!?!?

You're welcome! Hugzzzzzzzzzzzz with a capital Z at the end for emphasis!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ACTUALLY I think we do! lol :) and that's a good thing...keeping us on our toes!!!

THANKS AGAIN!

[TigerCheer2009]

thank you too Jen, but I look up to you as well...I think you're about the smartest, best and most impressive teenager I've ever known (including myself at that age)

YOU ROCK ON GIRL!! Thanks for being there when I needed ya!!!

Aw, shucks! :blush: Thanks! And you're welcome! You deserve it!

You rock, Cam rocks, Erin rocks, let's all rock!

Edit: that's an awesome thing! Let's keep it up! And if you need to talk, mosey over to mwa's journal! (mine!) You're welcome again!

[keenercam]

Jen -- I have been where you are, and am there even today. But I want to LIVE at the gator farm and get imbued with that indomitable upbeat attitude that seems to ROCK there!
Just keep thinking of those 22w jeans, girl. That will inspire you.

And just think, your pix from WDW next week will be "in progress" pix, not "start" pix. Isn't that awesome? You will be saying "In this picture, I had been on WISH for x days and had already lost MORE THAN 10 POUNDS!!!!"

Carry that with you in your heart, Jen. Because you have earned it. Every day you get through is a success in and of itself. There were will be lots of positives you will reflect on every day.

Congratulations! You are going to go home and tell Jeff how you avoided the temptation of pizza and cake. And he is going to give you a huge hug and you can both be proud of you.

[TigerCheer2009]

Jen -- I have been where you are, and am there even today. But I want to LIVE at the gator farm and get imbued with that indomitable upbeat attitude that seems to ROCK there!
Just keep thinking of those 22w jeans, girl. That will inspire you.

And just think, your pix from WDW next week will be "in progress" pix, not "start" pix. Isn't that awesome? You will be saying "In this picture, I had been on WISH for x days and had already lost MORE THAN 10 POUNDS!!!!"

Carry that with you in your heart, Jen. Because you have earned it. Every day you get through is a success in and of itself. There were will be lots of positives you will reflect on every day.

Congratulations! You are going to go home and tell Jeff how you avoided the temptation of pizza and cake. And he is going to give you a huge hug and you can both be proud of you.

Make room for one more at the Gator farm! Jen, I am so filled with pride that I think I am going to run around my house to release this energy I have! You nixed a "twofer" deal= 2 for 1 temptation! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

You're sooo soo right! Thank you so much! :) Can't wait to fit into the 22's (jeans, the shorts already fit me) ;)

I'm actually quite anxious for june 19th to come, even though that will be the first day back from our trip, it's my 1 month anniversary and i am going to take a pic of me to compare with my pic taken on day one! EVEN AT DISNEY I'm going to do AWESOME, because:

I THINK I CAN :cool1:

I THINK I CAN :goodvibes

I THINK I CAN :teeth:

I KNOW I CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:

watch out world (DISNEY WORLD) HERE I COME!!! LOL....


THANKS!

signed~~~ Me (a work in progress!)

[TigerCheer2009]

Will Mickey recognize you? We know you can!

Happy early birthday, Jen! :bday: :bday: :bday: :cake: :cake: !

[joelyfaithsmommy]

oK, her's my day!

BREAKFAST: a few strawberries

LUNCH: Chicken breast w/motz cheese, cut radishes

DINNER: Turkey sandwich (2 slices on 2 pc reg bread) a few strawberries, some fresh pineapple, 2 pc cantalope, 5 small korean dumplings that had been steamed with what I believe was pork in them (these were quite small)...one medium size one, and some oriental noodles (3 bites) (We went to a pitch in dinner for my son's sixth grade class and they have a very diverse school with lots of Asian students...so I tried some of the Asien Cuisine.)...overall though for the day I think I was fine for calories/fat grams

OH YEA ALMOST FORGOT...had a small handful of 'puppy chow' ...if you don't know what this is please read my post on 4gator's journal! :teeth:

50 oz water for the day

DID NOT GET MY WALK IN :( which SUCKS!!! So I HAVE GOT TO DO IT TOMORROW! :blush:

ALSO FOR THOSE OF YOU JUST GETTING HERE! I didn't eat any pizza or birthday cake today OH YEA!!! ;)

movin on to day 15 YAY I'M HALF WAY TO NEW EATING HABITS!!! ONLY 15 MORE DAYS TO GO!!!!! :cool1:

huggies guys!
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

DAY 15 HAS ARRIVED!

I'm on my 'weigh' to another GREAT day! :cool1: :flower: :cool1:

Ok, here are my plans for eats this AM and noon:

Breakfast...strawberries and a little honey bunches of oats cereal w/almonds

lunch...turkey sandwich on ff low cal bread + banana + radishes :)

tonight jaron has a band concert (he plays trumpet) so i will leave work and go directly there...then home...it's raining so i think i'll be doing some DDR tonight instead of walking, but that's ok, AS LONG AS I DO IT!!!!! :earseek:

JUST CHECKIN IN!

hugs
jen

[keenercam]

Hey, Jen! Great day yesterday! Congratulations! Sounds like you made awesome choices at the dinner last night, too. You must be sooo proud of yourself.

WISHing you another successful day!

Oh, helpful hint, if you are interested: On the days when I have to go right to someplace else after work, I make sure I have a pria bar (2 pts) or something like that with me in my purse, to eat right when I feel hungry, to hold me over until I can get home. Otherwise, I am so tempted to run through a drive thru window or something.

[joelyfaithsmommy]

GREAT idea...i might run past CVS on my way out of work tonight and see if they have anything i can take with me...

thanks Cam!

well i kinda felt like i ate too many of the little dumpling things...but maybe not...i just wasnt' sure what was in them... :( they were VERY good ;)

ps i skipped pizza TWICE yesterday...they had it at the pitch in as well! :(

:teeth: YAY ME :cheer2:

Jen

[keenercam]

Jen, in case it provides any guidance, wontons are usually 1 point each. So, if those little things you ate seem like what you'd find in wonton soup, you can figure they are around 50 calories/1 WW point each. So, you really did not do badly at all. :cool1:

Be sure to look near the slimfast bars etc for pria bars. There are lots of flavors -- I know my son LOVES the french vanilla, but I find it a bit sweet. :Pinkbounc I am also finding that the Nature Valley fruit & nut chewy granola type bar (often near the cereals) is very very filling, probably because of the almonds and fruits in it.

The other thing I try to keep in my purse is sugarless gum -- carefree koolerz berry or watermelon flavors are very sweet and I find that I really don't want to eat anything else when I have chewed that kind of gum for a few minutes. Have fun shopping!

It is so funny now how I have granola or pria bars in the door of my DH's van, in my glove compartment or in the door of my car, in my desk drawer, in my workout bag (which I now put in my car EVERY morning), and on the first shelf of the snack cabinet. It's like having an emergency first aid kit at the ready. I know, I am goofy! :crazy: But, by having it there, I can often avoid eating anything until I get home. It's kind of a mind game. It's like, if there isn't something smart for me to eat, I am compelled to stop for a taco. But if there is something, I can take it or leave it. :confused3

Keep up the great work! I am LOVING hearing about how you are doing, one day at a time. Oh, and if you want some hints for meals in WDW, I had a great time in March doing WW at WDW, just to see if I could!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

TIPS for eating at WDW are MUCH appreciated!!! :)

[pearlieq]

Tips for WDW:

--Eat breakfast in your room. If you have a car, stop at the Super Target and pick up fruit, yogurt, etc. If not, bring a box of cereal or some bars (I like South Beach and Clif bars) for a good start. If you start with a good breakfast you won't feel the need to attack every ice cream cart.
--Split EVERYTHING. You may find that half a Mickey bar or Dole Whip is enough. You can always go back for more.
--Order things a la carte. You don't have to get the fries with sandwiches. You can order one combo and one extra sandwich and split the fries.
--Order veggies or fruit as a side item in restaurants instead of fries, potatoes, rice, etc. You can get carrots or an apple instead of fries in a combo meal at most counter service restaurants.
--Drink as much water as you can!
--Stop at the fresh fruit stands for snacks. A big slice of watermelon is a sweet refreshing treat for almost no calories!
--Watch out for mindless munching. Are you really hungry or did you get that popcorn while waiting for Fantasmic because you were bored?
--Be careful about staying OP as much as possible. It may be just me, but it was super duper hard to get back on!
--Try some different, healthier options at the counter service restaurants. Some ideas: Grilled Chicken Salad at Pecos Bills at MK. Vegetarian Chili at Columbia Harbor House at MK. Food Court at the Land at Epcot. Tangieriene Cafe in Morrocco at Epcot. Studio Catering Company at MGM. Turkey Wrap/Corn Chowder combo at Tusker House at AK. Barbecue Chicken Salad at Flame Tree at AK.
--Beware of the sugar free items. The sugar free ice cream may save you a calorie or two, but the sugar free candies and pastries have the same amount of calories as the "real thing" and the malitol they sweeten them with may make you sick to your stomach.
--Combine fun with exercise. Rent hydrobikes, paddle boats, and surrey bikes. Try out the miniature golf courses (Fantasia Gardens by the Swan/Dolphin is my favorite)

Hope you have an awesome time!!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!!!! :cool1:

boy it's been a long drug out day...I'M POOPED! :earseek:

Tonight we're having some home made bbq shredded chicken sandwiches and baked lays. :)

SOUNDS YUMMIE TO ME! :teeth:

I have to say, i'm in a little bit of a upsetting mood...one of my friends just emailed me and well, she's just being childish is basically what it amounts to. I love her to death, but she needs to grow up, and she seriously just tried to bring my day DOWN...however SHE DID NOT SUCCEED!!!!! :goodvibes

I NEED A HUG! :rolleyes:

or a nap :p

or some good lovin' :rotfl2: OH GATOR GUY :wave2:

whooops, did i type that out loud?? :rolleyes1

LMBO!!!

ok, back to work, only 1 hr 45 min left!! YIPPIE :cheer2:

HUGGIES,
Jen

[Strings]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

How's that? Your dinner sounds good. I love bbq chicken. Great job not letting your friend ruin your day.

Keep your chin up.
Beth

[joelyfaithsmommy]

MUCH BETTER! It warmed my heart! :) thank you ;)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, was simply too tired to post this last night and went to bed...however day 16 is upon me and I don't want to get behind...so here are the eats for yesterday:

BREAKFAST: Strawberries + 1 c Honey bunches of oats w/almonds

LUNCH: cajun turkey sandwich (plain) on ff low cal bread (2 pcs)...banana, a couple of strawberries

SNACK: 1 c honey bunches of oats cereal + few pieces of beef jerkey (low cal 99% ff)

DINNER: Home made bbq chicken (the stringy kind) on 2 pc ff low cal bread + a handful of PLAIN baked lays...and a Kelloggs strawberry cereal bar


WATER: lots and lots ;) no seriously....I know I drank like 42 oz...not my best, but better than none!

EXCERCISE: ok, KILL ME NOW!!! lol...pathetic I know, but I didnt' walk for the second night in a row...when we got home it was dark and I just couldn't motivate myself to do it...so i'm walking today at lunch PERIOD!!!

nuff' said

HUGGIES!!!
Jen

PS: this is going to be a SUPER day I just KNOW it!!!! :cool1:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

now for 'todays' post...lol

OK LADIES...I'm feeling the pain of eating that beef jerky!!! I am SOOOOO BLOATED this morning OMG...it's unreal I can even feel it in my FACE!!! :guilty:

I'm also EXTREMELY thirsty!!!! (should be good for drinking water huh?) :rotfl:

I weighed in the same this morning at the past few mornings, but I am so bloated who knows what I really weigh??? ...I'm just going to keep on keeping on though, and I figure it's a LESSON LEARNED!!!

ok, enough about me, how are YOU??

[R_Judy]

Hiya -

Congratulations on the big upcoming birthday :cake: If you see a bus driver named Judy while you are here it is me. I'm the only Judy. Remember that the average person walks 5 miles a day here at WDW. :cool1: Oh and don't forget your :umbrella: since June is our rainy month.
Judy

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Hi Judy...I will keep my eyes out for you :teeth:

I've seen it's been raining up a storm down there the past couple weeks (no pun intended) LOL...we're hoping we'll escape it while we're there, at least for the majority of the time!

HERE'S HOPIN' :)

huggies,
Jen

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen!

I want to say how much I enjoy reading your journal. ::yes:: Your enthusiasm and your positive attitude always puts a huge :teeth: on my face! You are doing a great job! :cheer2:

Just a few more days and you'll be in WDW!!! :Pinkbounc That is awesome! Any chance you could bring back some extra :wizard: :wizard: from WDW to share with your WISH friends? ;)

Have a great day Jen!!!! :sunny:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ahhh, that's so sweet! Thank you so much for reading (and posting) on my journal!!! I so appreciate the good vibes!! :goodvibes and the so nice comments! :)

Of course I'll bring some :wizard: :wizard: back for my WISH friends YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

as for the UPBEAT attitude...we'll, that's just me ( IT GET'S ANNOYING AFTER AWHILE I'VE BEEN TOLD) :rotfl2: oh well....it's better than being grumpy all the time, right? :rotfl:

:teeth: JEN :teeth:

[keenercam]

Hey, Jen! What is the game plan for lunch today? Hopefully, something interesting! I am eating the last of the garlic herb shrimp & broccoli with some brown rice. Haven't thought about dinner yet, but I took out a package of ground turkey that I may season with taco seasoning and mix with lettuce & tomatoes, and maybe, some fat free cheddar. That always makes a very satisfying bulked up meal.

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, Cam wants to know the 'GAME PLAN' for lunch...so I will devuldge the info (but just for you WISH friends) dont' tell anyone else IT'S TOP SECRET!

BREAKFAST TODAY WAS: water, water and more water, i just didnt' feel like breakfast WAYYYY TOOOO bloated and feel like (well you know) :teeth:

LUNCH: brought a cajun turkey sandwhich on ff/low cal bread 1pc...a banana, radishes, and some baked lays, although i may not eat the baked lays if i am full after the other stuff...

DINNER will be????? who the heck knows?? but i'm guessing some kind of chicken breast since jeffy got 40 pkgs on sale the other day for $2 ea lol :earseek:

that's it from my neck of the woods cam...nothing to exciting today...i can tell you one thing i'm 'having for lunch' A LONG WALK!!! :)


huggies
jen

[keenercam]

Hey, Jen! Did you know you are 7% + of the way toward your goal of # of pounds lost? How awesome is that!?!?!?!? :banana: :banana: :banana: You GO, girl!!!! :cool1: :cool1:


Sending you positve :goodvibes that you get a chance to walk at lunch. I am hoping to get to the gym tonight for the elliptical (20-30 mins) and recumbent bike (20-30 mins).

[joelyfaithsmommy]

OH YEA BABY!!! :) GOT MY WALK IN 1 WHOLE MILE!!! :) yay me!!! :cool1:

i'm feeling super pumped!! :)

i did eat my half sandwich, my banana and my baggie of baked lays...i'm up to 54 oz of water on the day, going to try to fit in another 52 :) yay!!!!


OK, BACK TO WORK :)

huggies
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

HERE ARE THE GOODS!!!

BREAKFAST: water (lots of it)

LUNCH: 1/2 cajun turkey sandwich (on 1 pc ff low cal bread), banana, 8 baked lays chips

DINNER: HC French Bread Pep Pizza, 10 low cal tortilia chips & some of my famous dip, 1 GLASS Crystal Light

SNACK: hand full of dried pineapple

68 OZ OF WATER TODAY yayayayaya!!!!! :banana:

EXERCISE: walked one mile!!!

OK LADIES AND GENTS...I'm on to another NEW day...day 17 in fact...and I'm GOING TO LOSE MORE WEIGHT!!! :) YAY ME!!!!

ok, enough of that! LOL

huggies,
Jen

[Strings]

You are doing awesome. Keep up the great work.

Have a good weekend,
Beth

[goldcupmom]

Jen you are so upbeat and SO inspiring. Wish I could come give you a big ole HUG!!

Have a great weekend.

So, this is your last BIG birthday .....as in celebration or as in you don't want anymore????

[4gator]

darn it posted on the gator man's name!!! :(

[joelyfaithsmommy]

THANK YOU JULIE!!! :) and thanks Beth! :)

Actually I meant FAT ;) but didnt' want to say that dirty three letter word! So I said BIG lol

I'll be 32 years YOUNG on June 18th! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I'm just getting started! :cool1: hehe

huggies ladies, 'talk' to you tomorrow! :teeth:

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

You're really kickin' some weight loss bum! Go you!!!!!!!! I'm so proud! Keep on keepin' on and happy early birthday, Jen!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

a new day YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flower:

I'm still feelng bloated this morning!!!! THIS SUCKS! :(

I was down a half pound though! :Pinkbounc

Yay yay yay!!!! :teeth:

I'll check in later today....it should be a challenge for me...GRADUATION PARTY TODAY! CAKE AND PIZZA AGAIN



OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Congrats on the 1/2 pound down! You're doing great!! :Pinkbounc

I'm sorry your still feeling bloated. Be sure and drink lots of water. :drinking1
:fish:
Have a great day! Only 5 more days till you see ::MickeyMo !!! :cool1:

[R_Judy]

WTG on the 1/2 pound loss. Don't forget to count packing for exercise. If you pack like I do. :crazy: Have a great weekend!

[TigerCheer2009]

Keep rockin', I'm sorry you're bloated (not fun!!), congrats on the 1/2 pound down and have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so proud of you. Print out my post and take it with you. Jen, I know you can do this! You've done it once, you can do it again. I have so much faith in you right now!!!!!!!!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, let me post yesterdays eats, then i'll come back and post my first post for today! :)

We were out of town all day yesterday at my two sons' graduation party...they are both graduating this coming week (Jaron 8th grade, and Jayt 6th grade) so we were off to my parents house to enjoy family, swimming, and of course food...before we even left I gave myself permission (not to gorge) but to have what I wanted for that day alone. here's what I ate:

BREAKFAST: water, i was getting ready to leave, and just didnt take time to eat!

LUNCH: 2 slices supreme pizza, 3 breadsticks dipped moderately in cheese sauce, fruit (cantalope, watermelon, grapes, stawberries) 1 small pc cake 1/2 pc cookie cake.

DINNER: Grilled skinnless/boneless chicken breast w/bbq sauce, salad w/ ff low call italian dressing, cantalope, watermelon, honey dew melon, and grapes. 2 spoon fulls of fruit dip (made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cool whip)

SOOOOOO not the BEST day I've had...but considering I decided to eat with everyone else I feel my choices were pretty good...normally I would have eaten 4-6 pc of pizza...and probably a very large piece of cake and cookie cake!

I drank 32 oz of water

EXERCISE: walking up and down the stairs at my parents house about a million times...carrying lunch and dinner from the kitchen upstairs to the kitchen downstairs....(don't ask) LOL...

anyhow...I'm kewl....stlll feeling bloaty..... :( hoping that feeling goes away soon...going to make SUPER WONDERFUL CHOICES today...and KEEP ON GOING!!!! ;)

I know I'm on my way! :cool1:
Huggies,

Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Hi guys...now that my food diary part of my journal is caught up, and I've "
fessed up" lol...I'm here to day YAY ME IT'S ANOTHER GREAT DAY!!!! :flower:

Today I am going to finish my power point presentation I am working on for my son's 6th grade graduation on Wednesday night. I have to go meet one of the parents at the school parking lot to pic up a one last picture for it at 1pm.

Going to run to JC Penny one town over and pick up a couple things with my 2-$10/10 coupons :) (mom gave me her's too)

Also PACKING TODAY FOR OUR TRIP!!!!! YAY US!!!! we go to see MICKEY in only FOUR DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

THAT'S IT FOR ME FOR NOW...

Going to weight, get a shower, get some breakfast and ROCK THIS DAY OUT!!!

you guys have a SUPER SUNDAY....I'll be back to post more later!!!

Hugs,
Jen

[keenercam]

Hi, Jen!! I'm glad you had so much great family time yesterday! Good job on the moderation on food. You are making great choices! Loved seeing all the fruit that you ate and that you remembered to drink water! Now, really up the water intake today whenever you can so that you flush your system!
I can imagine how excited you are in the final days before going to see Mickey! I am very excited for you!
Have fun planning for the two graduations!

[R_Judy]

Sounds like a very busy day today Jen. Ohhhhhhhhh I love packing for Disney. To bad I don't get to do that any more. What resort are you staying at? Than I can keep an eye out for you too. I have never meet another Dis'r before.

[goldcupmom]

Four more days!! WOW!!!! I'm excited for you!!!

You're still doing so incredibly well! Can't wait to hear about the Dis trip progress.

Have a great day shopping!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Ok, just wanted to post quickly that I weighed...and I'm down another 1lb and a half...added to the 1/2 pound from the other day, that makes me 2lbs down in June...and 14 lbs total!!! YAY...KEEP GOING, KEEP GOING, KEEP GOING!!!! :)

ok....so now i'm off to "KEEP GOING!"

be back soon!!!

Huggies :flower:

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Jen!!!! Glad your back. Congrats to Jayt and Jaron!!! Woohoo! On your food choices, I think you did AWESOME!!! Keep rockin' it, have fun packing and take me with you!!!!!!!!!! Have fun and :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you and yours!

[4gator]

you go girl...I am so proud of you !!!!!!!!!!!! hey baby only 3 more days

[joelyfaithsmommy]

OK, HERE'S THE GOODS!!!

BREAKFAST: Breakfast granola/yogurt bar

LUNCH: cajun turkey sandwich on ff low cal bread (2 pc) a few low cal tortila chips and my famous dip, 1 kelloggs 80 cal granola bar

DINNER: HC pep french bread pizza, low cal yogurt

SNACK: handful of dried pineapple

40 OZ water

1 GLASS Crystal Light

EXERCISE: walked 1 mile!!! :cheer2:

YAY!!!

today was a good day...I am getting excited for disney!...can't wait actually!!! :D

Trying to tie up loose ends now...staying on track with my exercising and eating and I'm excited!!! HERE I COME 20# LOSS!!! oh yea!!! ;)

huggies guys, talk with you all tomorrow!

Jen

[keenercam]

Hi, Jen! You had a great Sunday! Good for you!
Keep up the great work. Just 3 more days! Just think -- by the time you leave to see Mickey, you will probably have lost 15 pounds. Aren't you glad you worked so hard? You should be really proud of yourself.
So, what is the menu today? Something good, I hope! I always get ideas from you. Actually, I think I will go to my journal and put in my food plan for the day, since I was so out of control this weekend. Gotta get back on track! Thank you so much for inspiring me!
Have a great day, sweetie!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

What's happening today girls and boys? :)

GUESS WHAT I FOUND OUT LAST NIGHT??? The condo We're staying in (Doubletree Resort Orlando-Villas at Maingate) has a gym to work out!! I'M SO SUPER :cool1: DE :cool1: DUPER :goodvibes PUMPED about this!!!

It's going to make it SOOOOO much easier to keep losing while I'm there! I'll probably get more exercise during vacation that I get in a normal week!!!! YAY!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Ok, what is my game plan for today: Well I'm at work now, I'm going to try to sneak out of here today around 4:15-4:30...we'll see!

EATS: I brought raspberry yogurt (lite) for breakfast, HC french bread pep pizza for lunch along with strawberries, and another lite yogurt (peach)

Not sure what I'm doing for dinner...it will probably be left over bbq chicken in the fridge...as soon as I get home tonight I'm going to have to eat fast and then we have to leave for Jaron's 8th GRADE GRADUATION...it starts at 7pm.

My DM, DMinL, grandparents, are all coming up for it...should be nice!

I'm going to walk on my lunch hour today so I get my exercise in or I won't since the evening is so busy! I'm also going to call gator to tell him to walk today so he gets his in! :teeth:

ok, I think that's enough about ME...oh well one more thing...I put on this shirt today to wear to work, and before it "just fit" it was what I would call a little "snug" around me, but not too tight to wear...now it is loose!!! I couldn't believe it...scales were holding steady this morning, and the bloated feeling is going away FINALLY!!! I'm looking for a GREAT week with some more LOSS before I leave on THURSDAY!!! Sounds good to me! :earsgirl:

I'll be checking journals throughout the day, and updating mine as I go along! Huggies!
Jen

[septbride2002]

You are doing so AWESOME!!!!

~Amanda

[rcyannacci]

Hey Jen- thanks for stopping by my journal. Your comments are so energizing!!!

Sounds like you have a busy day ahead...great plan to walk during your lunch.

Walking at WDW always seems like PLENTY of exercise for me, so I'm impressed your looking into the gym as well ;). You and gator will have such a great time....think of all the extra energy you'll have now that you've been exercizing!

Congrats on the loose clothes! And, have a great week!!!

[calena]

Have a great time at the World. I always get more exercise on vacation because there are less pressures - no work, cleaning, errands, cooking, laundry etc. I always enjoy the fitness centres and the pools especially. Love to swim. It is fun to try the different machines at the fitness centres... and of course, walking around Disney will help a lot. Have fun. :flower:

[keenercam]

Hey, Jen! Congrats on the loose shirt. That must feel sooo great. Keep up the super effort.

I am so glad you found out your resort has a fitness center. I'd like to make a suggestion, based on what I experienced in March at Old Key West. I don't remember exactly what was in the fitness center there, but I do know every fitness center/workout room I've seen in any hotel or resort has a treadmill and an exercise bike, at the very least. I committed myself to going 1/2 of the days we were there, and I told myself I would either use the exercise bike for 20 minutes or walk the treadmill for 1 mile. By making a "smaller" commitment, meeting it was much more do-able.
Just think about how great you will feel if you can post that you went to the fitness center!
Good luck!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, heading out to walk, then back here to eat lunch! :teeth:

TOODLES! :goodvibes :banana: :Pinkbounc

[keenercam]

Hey, Jen! How was your walk? I am in awe of your discipline.
How is lunch?

[joelyfaithsmommy]

:cheer2: Walked my mile (well actually it's just over a mile)...came back had my hc pizza...(yum, these do not taste "diet" to me)...eating some cut strawberries now...and have a yogurt as well (peach ummmm) :cheer2:


GOTTA DOWN ANOTHER 16 OZ of water so i can refill my jug and start on the second 32 oz after lunch! :) :earboy2:

so all is well in the world of JEN :teeth:

How's your day going Cam..I'm in the middle of an email to you, but I've not finished it yet! LOL...it's coming :teeth:

Jen :earsgirl:

[keenercam]

Hey, Jen. You must feel GREAT about getting your walk in.
And congrats on the water intake. Keep it up, chickie!

BTW, was feeling a little down about my phsyical limitations as those manifested yesterday at the gym. So, I started a DIS WISH thread called something like "musings of a 1/2 marathon wannabe jogger".

Wish you were planning on walking the 1/2. I could use a like minded "up" walking buddy. :)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

you know i'd LOVE to do it, but I just didn't figure i'd be ready to do somethin glike that by jan...(physically i mean)...i didn't figure i'd be able to keep pace... :( NEXT year I"m sooooooo doing it!!! 2007 that is! :)

i'll go check out your thread...there's NOTHING ELSE GOING ON HERE TODAY! :teeth:

i'm ready to go home, i'm ready to go see MICKEY! ;)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, i officially have blisters on the ball of each foot from my walk today at noon (DANG IT!)...I knew better than to walk a mile in flat sandals! :(

**LESSON LEARNED** :confused3

I'm leaving work today at 4:30 so I can get home in time to make sure Jaron looks ok for his graduation (Lord knows what he'll put on and Jeff will approve) :rotfl: ...and my mom will probably be at the house when I get there too, so need to get there as soon as possible!

I won't post anymore til tonight after the graduation guys!!!

HUGS TO YOU ALL...thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH for the support you guys show me EACH AND EVERY DAY!!!

until we meet again, I'm going to..................

JUST KEEP SWIMMING :fish: ;)

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

What's happening today girls and boys? :)

GUESS WHAT I FOUND OUT LAST NIGHT??? The condo We're staying in (Doubletree Resort Orlando-Villas at Maingate) has a gym to work out!! I'M SO SUPER :cool1: DE :cool1: DUPER :goodvibes PUMPED about this!!!

It's going to make it SOOOOO much easier to keep losing while I'm there! I'll probably get more exercise during vacation that I get in a normal week!!!! YAY!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Ok, what is my game plan for today: Well I'm at work now, I'm going to try to sneak out of here today around 4:15-4:30...we'll see!

EATS: I brought raspberry yogurt (lite) for breakfast, HC french bread pep pizza for lunch along with strawberries, and another lite yogurt (peach)

Not sure what I'm doing for dinner...it will probably be left over bbq chicken in the fridge...as soon as I get home tonight I'm going to have to eat fast and then we have to leave for Jaron's 8th GRADE GRADUATION...it starts at 7pm.

My DM, DMinL, grandparents, are all coming up for it...should be nice!

I'm going to walk on my lunch hour today so I get my exercise in or I won't since the evening is so busy! I'm also going to call gator to tell him to walk today so he gets his in! :teeth:

ok, I think that's enough about ME...oh well one more thing...I put on this shirt today to wear to work, and before it "just fit" it was what I would call a little "snug" around me, but not too tight to wear...now it is loose!!! I couldn't believe it...scales were holding steady this morning, and the bloated feeling is going away FINALLY!!! I'm looking for a GREAT week with some more LOSS before I leave on THURSDAY!!! Sounds good to me! :earsgirl:

I'll be checking journals throughout the day, and updating mine as I go along! Huggies!
Jen

There is so much I have to say! You're doing great, congrats on the looser fitting shirt, congrats on Jaron's graduation, have fun at the World! Eat lots of yummy food that's healthy and exercise!

[brandip22]

Jen, you are just such an inspiration! What an awesome job you've done! 14 pounds- wow- that was quick! Mickey will be so proud! And congrats on your shirt being loose! isn't that just the best feeling in the world? I know I just love when something is loose! Of course, after my weekend, all my stuff feels tighter even though the scales say I lost- oh well! I know you are about to go nuts waiting until Thursday- this will probably be the longest week ever! Hang in there- it'll be here and you'll be seeing Mickey!! I'll check in with you in the morning!

[goldcupmom]

Jen you are doing FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so impressed!

Congrats to you and Jaron tonight. Next year high school....they grow up fast!

I'm getting excited for Disney listening(ok, reading) to you, and I'm not even going. You guys are gonna have such a good time.

Just keep on doin' what you're doin'. It's WORKING!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

OK, MY DAY IN FOOD: LOL

BREAKFAST:Lite Raspberry Yogurt + 1 c honey bunches of oats w/almonds ;)

LUNCH: HC French bread pizza (pepperoni), cut strawberries & lite peach yogurt :flower:

SNACK: Strawberry yogurt/granola bar (these are fab!) :teeth:

DINNER: Home made bbq chicken sandwich on 2 pc ff/low cal bread...+ about 12 Plain baked lays chips :cool1:

70 OZ WATER

EXERCISE: 1.2 miles today on my lunch hour!!! WOOO WHOOO!!! :banana:

AM I ROCKIN OR WHAT? :Pinkbounc NOPE NOT ROCKIN'......

:fish: I'm SWIMMING BABY! :fish: hehehe :rotfl2:

SEE YOU LADIES TOMORROW ;)

Huggies,
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

hey guys! :teeth:

I'm off to work soon, just popping in to say I'm down another 1/2 lb this morning!! ;)


I'll post more when I actually get to work and get my day started!!! :sunny:

HUGS TO YOU GUYS!

Jen :flower:

[contempgal]

Hi Jen! Thought I'd stop in after being gone for a bit. Looks like you are doing super fabulous! WONDERFUL! I'm so excited for you. :banana: :banana:

Your yogurt and honey bunches of oats sounds delicous. I love both of those things.......I will have to try.

Keep up the great work! You're awesome.

Oh, and I have to add that I'm very jealous that you'll be seeing Mickey soon. I have a few more months to wait. :sad2:

[R_Judy]

Sounds like you had another great day Jen. Hope your today goes just as terrific! :flower:

[toystoryduo]

You are doing a great job Jen! :cheer2: Keep up the good work!!! :cool1:

Just a couple more days now.... ::MickeyMo Woohoo! :teeth:

Have a gr8 day!!! :sunny:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

It's a BEAUTIFUL day :flower: in the neighborhood...a BEAUTIFUL :sunny: day for a neighbor, would you be mine? :teeth: Would you be mine? :goodvibes

HELLO NEIGHBOR! ;)

This day has gotten off to a SUPER :goodvibes start!

I'm about to CLAIM my 15# clippie! Only .5 to go!!!! YAY!!!! :banana:

Today on the menu:

BREAKFAST: 1 Necterine, 1 lite raspberry yogurt & 1 c honey bunches of oats cereal w/almonds

LUNCH: 1 c ff cottage cheese, 1 peach yogurt & cut strawberries

DINNER: Chicken Burritos!!! :teeth:

SNACK:????

this is the plan, but we'll see how it plays out and I'll of course post my food diary tonight at the end of my day! ;)

going to walk again at lunch today...but I got smart and brought my WALKING SHOES! :cheer2:

OK, off to begin my WONDERFUL DAY! Hope YOURS is wonderful too! :teeth:

HUGS,
Jen

[pearlieq]

It's a beautiful day in this beauty-hood, a beautiful day for a beauty...would you be mine, could you be mine...

That's going to be stuck in my head for the rest of the day!!! :rotfl:

Just a couple more days to WDW!! I'm sure you're jumping out of your skin with excitement!!!!

Go get that clippie! It's yours!

I love your new ticker! Swim, fishy, swim!!!!!! :teeth:

[brandip22]

Way to go Jen- you are once again off to a great start! I will miss your posts when you go on vacation! I know you are dying to get gone! Oh, those Chicken Buritos sound yummy! I'd love to know how you make them! Have a great day!!! I will check in on ya later!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

YOU WON'T MISS MY POSTS!!! (I'm taking a laptop)...so I'll be posting PROBABLY 1 time daily! :)

Ok per the request of Brandi

A LA CHICKEN BURRITO JEN :rotfl2:

**this receipe is for 2 people, adjust according to how many you wish to feed

2 boneless, skinnless chicken breast grilled
after they are done shred them with a small knife and fork, sprinkle with taco seasoning until covered, pour 1/2 c salsa on them and microwave for 1-2 min on high.

Prepare your flour tortilia by using a damp paper towel and layering it with the tortilia microwave on high for 10-20 seconds

lay tortilia on a plate, add 1/2 the chicken mixture to each tortilia, and top with (my favorites)

tomato
onion
jalepino
black olive
rice (optional for those watching carbs)
ff refried beans (if you like them, i don't)
shredded low cal chedder cheese
ff sour cream
taco sauce
more salsa if desired

WRAP and EAT!!! (I have to use a fork normally) I tell ya, one fills you up, and it's SUPER GOOD!!!

ok...now have fun making them!!! :teeth:

huggies
Jen

[calena]

Be sure to post about all the fun at WDW. Wish I was there too. ;)

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, sorry I haven't been around much today...been workin' IMAGINE THAT! :rotfl2:

I ended up eating 1 c of the honey bunches of oats for breakfast, and for lunch had 3/4 c ff cottage cheese, 1 strawberry, 1 cherry/vanila yogurt (low cal, ff)

Have drank almost 34 oz of water so far today AND

WALKED 1.2 MILES AT LUNCH!!!! yippie!!!

GOTTA get this PPT done for Jayt's graduation tomorrow night!!! Plus still have to finish packing for MICKEY WORLD! :)

OH YEA....I'm counting the hours down now guys!!! CAN'T STAND IT! :banana:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, here was my day in food yesterday!

BREAKFAST: necterine, 1 c honey bunches of oats cereal w/almonds

LUNCH: 1 strawberry, 1 lite cherry vanilia yogurt, 3/4 c ff cottage cheese

SNACK: granola-yogurt bar

DINNER: 2 Chicken burritos

WATER: I drank 52 oz of water

EXERCISE: 1.2 miles walked at lunch! :)

another super day complete!!!

hugs,
Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

:goodvibes Jen!!!!! You're kickin' some major weight loss booty!!! Take one of your before pictures with you so Mickey can tell the difference!!! You're doing great and I am super duper proud of you. My heart is like this when I hear of good things :goodvibes . Now double it for all my WISH friends. There is more than enough to go around!

:cheer2: :cheer2: Go Jen!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep SWIMMING, swimming, swimming. What do you do? Get to see Mickey real SOON!!!!! :teeth:

:earsboy: :earsgirl: :earseek: :earboy2: :mickeybar ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[joelyfaithsmommy]

My day is rolling along...picking joely up from school at 3:15....then have to decorate for Jayt's graduation tonight...then we're going to the graduation...then home to finish packing (yes i said it, i know this should have already been done, but soorrryy !!! LOL)

DISNEY TOMORROW!!!

yay

breakfast today: none
lunch: turkey sandwich, ff low cal bread + 3/4 c ff cottage cheese
crystal light

HUGGIES!
jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Jen with one N!

Have fun on your vacation with Mickey, Jayt, Jaron, Joely and Gator Guy! Eat lots of yummy food and ride all sorts of rides!

[goldcupmom]

Disney tomorrow? WOW!!!! How can you not be bouncing off walls with excitement - think of all the calories being burned!

I know you'll keep doing awesome at Dis. Anxious to hear the report!

Have a great time at graduation and a safe, fun trip! :wave2:

[toystoryduo]

Jen~

Have a safe, FUN, and relaxing time at WDW!!!! :Pinkbounc Oh.... and don't forget the extra :wizard: :wizard: for your WISH friends!;)

Take care and have a wonderful time! :grouphug: :teeth:

P.S. I'll take my :wizard: in an XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL, please. :teeth: ;)

[brandip22]

Hey Jen- I've probably missed you, but if not, have a gerat vacation! Give Mickey a hug from me!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Hi guys! Just wanted to pop my head in here and say I'll miss posting (as much) while I'm gone...going to see ::MickeyMo tomorrow...CAN NOT WAIT!

Think of me at 12:50 central time...we'll be taking off from Indianapolis, IN airport in route to ORLANDO, FL...we have a direct flight...about 1 1/2 hrs fly time... :)

dd, and ds1 and ds2 have NEVER flown...so they are a bit anxious...but excited as well! WELL WISHES ARE APPRECIATED!!! :flower:

I'll post my food diary after I post this..

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND LOVE AND SUPPORT over the past three weeks! YOU GUYS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! (and I really mean that) :love:

I'll be having fun for all of you and sending back some :wizard: :wizard:

hugs!!!
Jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

here's the goods:

BREAKFAST: none

LUNCH: cajun turkey breast sandwich on 2 pc ff low call wheat bread, 3/4 c ff cottage cheese, crystal light

SNACK: granola-yogurt bar

DINNER: 2--Pepperoni LEAN pockets, water

EXERCISE: well I was 'running around crazy' all day, does that count? :teeth:

will miss you guys!
hugs
JEN

[goldcupmom]

Have a GREAT trip. We'll be praying that it's a smooth flight! (I HATE flying - not fear, just the feeling)

Happy early Birthday!

Make sure to tell Mickey 'hi' for me! And send lots of :wizard: my way!

[TigerCheer2009]

Happy Early Birthday!!!!! Have a great time. Bring back loads of pixie dust and have fun!

[keenercam]

Hi, Jen! I know I haven't been around much (working on an emergency case -- got home from work at 1 am and back here at 7:30 this a.m. :sad2: )

Just wanted to wish you the best trip EVER!! I hope the kids love every bit of the experience, from the flight on. I will be thinking of you and hoping that you are enjoying applying all your determination and positive attitude to a whole new experience. You are going to love it!

Think of us all back here, sending you positive thoughts and pixie dust! I will really miss our :chat:, but will look forward to catching up with you later!

God bless and Happy Birthday too (a little early)! :bday:

[contempgal]

HAVE A WONDERFUL MICKEY BIRTHDAY! :wizard:

Be sure to give us a full report when you return.

[joelyfaithsmommy]

One last post before I leave for the airport....

DOWN ANOTHER 1/2 LB THIS MORNING!!! (that makes 15#) YAY!!!

:cool1: :flower: :cool1: :flower:

Thank you all for the kind words!! Talk to you soon Cam!!! ;)


have a super day all....

JUST KEEP SWIMMING :fish: (I'm going to do that in the Ocean tonight!) ;)

[TigerCheer2009]

Awesome, go you! :cheer2: Have a safe flight and have fun! Happy bday, Jen Jen!

[pearlieq]

Have a great time--can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!

Congrats on 15#!!! Can't wait to see your new clippie!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

we're here, the SUNSHINE STATE, however when we landed in Orlando it was RAINING :(

It cleared up though, we picked up our van and drove to Daytona (long delays on the highway :( )

We are going to be here in Daytona until Saturday around noon (then we head to Orlando and Disney) :)

Tomorrow we are going to the flea markets early, then (provided we have sun) we are going to spend the day on the beach! AHHHH THIS IS HEAVEN! :)

Our plane ride was pleasant...the kids thought it was cool...joely has just been amazed by everything so far, however she was a bit cranky by late this afternoon, I think a day of traveling was too much for her, her normally sweet and pleasant disposition was a bit sour tonight...some rest and she should be good as new! :teeth:

We have a room at the La Quinta Inn (the newest hotel ocean side at daytona)...the rooms are very nice...ours has two queen beds, and a couch that makes into a bed...also a fridge,microwave, sink, etc....shower is nice too...has a great pool, and hot tub...we are on second floor and our room faces the ocean

my parents are in the room next to us...jayt is sleeping in their extra queen bed tonight(they don't have the couch in their room)

jaron has a queen bed, and joely took the fold out bed....tomorrow morning i'm getting up at 5am, working out for 1 hr in the exercise room, then taking a walk on the beach with my mom and gator ;)

ok, off to post my food diary of the day, and then to bed

hugs from florida....more tomorrow!
jen

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, the goods for today:

BREAKFAST: granola-yogurt bar (vanilia) and 1 cup skim milk

LUNCH: chicken taco salad, a few tortilia chips with salsa (ate about 1/2 of the taco salad)...water and a necterine

SNACK: a few low fat cheeze it's, a kellogg's nutragrain bar (strawberry) and a necterine

DINNER: Grouper Sandwich (blackened) with onion and tomato...baked potato (i did have reg butter and reg sour cream, but only used about 3/4 of my butter which was i'd say 1 tbsp...and the sour cream was about 1 tbsp too, used all of it...ate about 1/2 my potato. 3 small pieces of watermellon...also didn't finish the whole bun on my sandwich only ate about 3/4 of the bun.

so day one vacation over and i feel i faired well! :)

now off to make day two just as successful!!

huggies
Jen

(oh yea, water, about 50 oz, EXERCISE...lots of walking and carrying bags!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

hello...the start of another GREAT day! :)

i woke up to the most beautiful sunrise this morning....AMAZING! :flower:

GUESS WHAT I DID THIS MORNING?


I got up at 5am my time this morning and went to the gym here at the hotel and did 10 minutes on the bike, and then 20 bicept reps on weights then did 10 minutes on the treadmill :teeth:

EXERCISE: check! ;)

also will do lots of walking this morning! :)

i'll check back in later tonight....hugs to you all and have a wonderful day!

Jen

[TigerCheer2009]

Good morning from bright, sunny and way-too-stinkin' hot Ohio!!!

Glad to see you made it :) You did well yesterday, and are starting off the day with an exercise BANG! You can do this-you are doin' this-and guess what?? Just keep swimming!!

[R_Judy]

WTG Jen!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: I am so proud of you exercising on vacation. Not to bad on the food choices either. I forgot to ask you what hotel you are staying in?? I am working Magic Kingdom tonight and MGM studios tomorrow night. Have a super terrific time and don't forget your :umbrella:

[goldcupmom]

Jen, I want to come play in the sand with you!!!!!!

Sadly, our trip won't include any beach time this time. BOO HOO!!!!

Sunrise over the ocean is THE BEST!!!! But sunset ain't too shabby either - just gotta go to the other coast!

I can't wait to hear the results of your trip. You are off to a great start!

Have a totally wonderful weekend!

[calena]

Wish I was in Florida. Swim in the ocean. Salt water is great. Have a fun time. I've never been to Daytona. :sunny:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

ok, i feel like i ate too much today, you be the judge and tell me :)

BREAKFAST: 1 c special k cereal in 2% milk...1 orange, 1 english muffin with 1 tsp jelly 1/2 c oj

LUNCH: turkey lunchmeat, piece of cheese, lettuce, tomato in a warm pita bread 1/2 c cottage cheese (reg)

SNACK: 100 calorie oreo pack

DINNER: 1/4 lb peel and eat shirmp, zuccini and squash, 1/2 pc grouper stuffed with blue crab, and basil sauce.

WATER: 32 oz

EXERCISE: as reported earlier, 10 min treadmill, 10 min on stationary bike, 20 bicept reps. and walked about 3 miles today between the beach and the flea market we went to!!!

what do you guys think??? :)

let me know, be checking later! :)

kewl
hugs
jen

[goldcupmom]

Ok, here's my best guesses as to points/cals. I looked them up as closely as I could.


BREAKFAST: 1 c special k cereal in 2% milk(2)...1 orange(1), 1 english muffin with 1 tsp jelly(2+) 1/2 c oj (1)

Breakfast 6.5 - 7 pts (325 - 350 cal)
LUNCH: turkey lunchmeat(2), piece of cheese(3), lettuce, tomato in a warm pita bread(if 1/2 of a pita - 1) 1/2 c cottage cheese (reg) (2.5)

Lunch - 8.5 pts - 425 Cal.

SNACK: 100 calorie oreo pack (2)

DINNER: 1/4 lb peel and eat shirmp(2), zuccini and squash, 1/2 pc grouper stuffed with blue crab(6 - 8), and basil sauce.

Dinner - 8 - 10 pts 400 - 500 calWATER: 32 oz





So, totals for the day - 25 - 27 pts - 1250 - 1350 Calories.

I THINK YOU DID AWESOME!!!!!!!

On WW that would be for 175 - 199 lbs (24 pts)- 225 - 249 lbs (28 pts), and you would have 35 total points a week to "play" with extra. So you would seem to be VERY much on track!!!!

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Hope you're having an AWESOME time!

Soak up some sun for me :sunny:

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Jen!!!!! You did fine!!!! If you are full, that's a plus!

When will you be going to see MICKEY!?!? You must tell him that Jen (the other one) has had to push her trip back a year, 5 months and 4 weeks. Bring back lots of pixie dust and yummy food!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

well now i feel better that you guys think i've done ok..it's just more than i've been eating...or it seems so anyhow

but i also got more exercise today than i've been getting so i guess it evens out huh?

;)

we'll be going to MK for a little while tomorrow evening/night....we are playing things by ear and might not totaly stick to our agenda to miss rain since there is a hurricane/tropical storm near! :(


I'LL BE POSTING MORE TOMORROW!

hugs,
Jen

[R_Judy]

Way to go Jen - I think you had great meal choices. Don't you just love those 100 calorie cookie packs. Soooo indulgent. I love the Oreos. I will be driving at the MGM Studios tonight. Don't forget your :umbrella: .

[joelyfaithsmommy]

judy, where are you driving at sunday-friday, do you know? i hope i get to see you! :)

we're getting ready to leave daytona for the HOUSE OF MOUSE!!! ;)yay

i'll check in sometime later today or tonight

huggies guys!!!

Jen

ps: wish me NO RAIN this week...it's sprinkling in daytona now :(

HUGGIES

[rcyannacci]

No rain! No rain!

Sounds like the vacation is going really well! Isn't it nice to exercise on vacation...you've got all the time in the world...it feel more leisurly and less like work ;)

Have a great, great time at WDW!

[brandip22]

So glad you are keeping us posted, Jen! You really are doing great! I'm so proud of you- and the excercising you are and will be getting in the parks will be amazing! I will hope for no rain, but with the Hurricane in the Gulf, not sure if I can help too much!! But, more parks to yourself then maybe! I just know you are having a wonderful time- say hi to Mickey for us all!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

Hi guys...well we're in ORLANDO...we were at Epcot today...did breakfast at the Floridian 1900 park fare w/the characters...it was nice...i didn't eat very good there....here's what i had:

3--sweet rolls (small pecan)
4 pc pineapple
1 bite bacon
1 bite hashbrown potatoes
1 bite scrambled eggs
1 hard boiled egg (ate the white only)
1 small glass oj


LUNCH: 1/2 turkey breast sandwich, wheat bread, grapes

DINNER: 2 chicken fajitas (i made these) @ the condo...very good

1 lemonade
40 oz water

EXERCISE: 4 MILES on the bike
1.5 hrs of walking

:)

ok, so I've had better days...but I am trying...it's really hard here at disney cause my parents are thin and insist on going to restaurants that are expensive, and don't have great choices...i'm going to do better on food choices tomorrow...PERIOD :)

i am getting in more exercise than normal...so maybe i'm doing OK.

jen

yesterday was TERRIBLE....i'm not even going into what i ate...i've moved on and i'm going to KEEP ON SWIMMING :fish: ;)

THAT'S MY GOAL, SWIM BABY SWIM!!

hugs,
Jen :)

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Woohoo! You're in WDW now!!! :Pinkbounc How's the weather there?

I think it is wonderful that you are able to get your exercise in while you are on vacation! ::yes:: Combine that with all of the walking you'll do and you can have a special treat every now and then. ::yes::

Just keep swimming Jen! :fish: You CAN do it!!! :Pinkbounc

[joelyfaithsmommy]

off to begin another day

we're doing blizzard beach and animal kingdom today...weather has been HOT AND SUNNY ;) **thanks for all the NO RAIN wishes**

BREAKFAST was 1/2 c life cereal skim milk, and 3 wedges of cantalope!!!

:fish: SWIMMING HERE IN FLORIDA!!! :fish:

I'll check in later today...miss you guys! ;) be back soon!

hugs,
Jen :earsgirl:

[pearlieq]

Hope you have a great day! Say hi to the TumbleMonkeys for me!!!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

hi guys

well i'm sunburned!!! :(

we did blizzard beach today...and animal kingdom onlyfor dinner at rainforest cafe, but we're going back there on thursday :)

here are the goods for today's food diary!

BREAKFAST: 3 cantalope slices, and bowl of life cereal w/skim milk...

LUNCH: HC turkey lunchmeat sandwich on lf/lc wheat bread, strawberries, grapres and 2 nutra grain bars

DINNER: well we ate at rainforest cafe for my bday :teeth: yay and i had three bites of mashed potatoes, 1 skrewer of grilled shrimp, 1/2 slab of ribs and a margarita...and after a 1/4 piece of cake from a VOLCANO...but afterwards i got sick and threw up...so i don't knowhowmuch of that counts... most of it came back up (SORRY IF YOU ARE SQUEEMISH)

going to go swim right now, will post more later!

hugs

jen

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jen,

I am so sorry to hear about your sunburn! :headache: I got sunburned at my garage sale last weekend and it still hurts! So, I feel your pain. ;)

I have a question for you: Have you eaten at the Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney too? Which one do you prefer and why? We are trying to decide which one to eat at when we go to WDW in December.

Hope you have a very :bday: ! Take care, Jen! :hug:

[joelyfaithsmommy]

BREAKFAST: 3 small pancakes cooked in pam, light syrup

LUNCH: Cobb salad

DINNER: Spaghetti, sauce and 4 meatballs 1 piece garlic toast

WATER WATER AND MORE WATER 60 oz???

Alcohol free margurita (frozen)

EXERCISE: walked for 8 hours at universal parks!!! i'm so tired!!!


HOW ARE YOU GUYS? I'm enjoying the time here and we are going to MGM today...MK tomorrow :)

I'LL post more later!!! :cool1: :cool1:

huggies
Jen

[calena]

Glad you are having a good time at WDW and Universal. You will have to do a trip report when you come back.

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Jenn!!!!! Glad you're having fun! Just keep swimming!

[goldcupmom]

Sunburns.....OUCH!! But this too shall pass!

Glad you're having a good time. How is gator guy doing?

I can't wait to hear the weight results for you. I'll bet you lose a good amount even on vacation and if you don't, oh well. You will continue once you're home.

Fun is the main thing!

Happy Early Birthday!

[keenercam]

Jen -- You sound like you are having a great time and you are doing such an awesome job with your food and water! AWESOME going, sweetie!
I cannot wait to hear all about the trip. I hope you are keeping track of all the great food choices you are finding in various places, so we can all learn from your experience.

Give our regards to Jeff, too. You guys are going to be tan and gorgeous on your return to real life! :)

P.S. When you get back and have a chance to catch up on journals, you will find out I am getting a WDW fix in August -- a weekend trip with one of my best friends in the world who is also a Disney nut! Am taking her to our beloved Beach Club Villas and we will have almost 2 days to do the parks. I am excited beyond words!