Jamie's Journal (comments welcome please!)

[lovinaz]

Jamie, where are you?!?!? It's been over a week! We all miss your bubbly words of encouragement! I hope all is well.

 

[CACruisin']

Jaime, I hope you are just super busy doing lots of fun things. Check in and let us know you are ok.

 

[eeyore25]

Long time no post. Thanks to everyone for stopping by even though I have been MIA. Things around here have been so crazy busy I don't know if I am coming or going half the time.

Wow...well were should I start....lets see....well as I said tihings have been very busy. I have been working really long crazy hours at work. The office is moving this weekend and we had to get everything done for month end and quarter end. We were having the issue that we thought we were done and then something would happen and you aren't done. So on top of trying to get our normal day to day work done we also bad to pack everything....man that sucked! But we did it and we are suppose to be in our new office on Monday. I am so happy about that. I drive 40 miles one way to work (through TRex Amy) for the rest of you, they are redoing the major highway in our area and it is horrible to drive through during rush hour.If I don't leave by 3:30...forget it!!! So we moved downtown and that cuts my drive in half and I don't have to leave by 3:30...so that will be nice!

Well I guess I am stalling...things have not been so good with my weight. I don't know what in the world happened but I am so angry with myself. I totally lost it all....and I don't mean weight. I have gained 5 pounds just because I started eating the way that I used to. I have no idea what I was thinking. Now I am having the hardest time getting back on track. I keep telling myself that I don't want to start all over again and if I keep on doing what I am doing, that is where I will be. But even telling myself that I still can't get back on track. I don't understand what is wrong with me. I want to lose this weight, but I just don't have any self control anymore. Someone has candy sitting on their desk, Iwill ask for some. Someone brings in good donuts, I MUST have one. I don't know what I am doing. I have not worked out since the beginning of the month. I am ashamed of writing it here, but I need to. I have not even been doing good with my water...that is all that I drink still but not near enough. I take 64oz to work with me with the intention of drinking it all and I don't. I will get there again....I know I will.
So here it is, my promise to myself....I will get back on track and I will start journaling each and every day. I think that is where I messed up. Even if it means that I stay up later or 15 minutes late at work to do...I must do it.

Okay enough with me whining....the weather here has been good....we didn't ride last weekend, we were both too busy with work and it was too hot. I know I don't have anything to complain about with the heat as AZ has been hoter than hot, but it was hot here last weekend. I don't know what we are going to do this weekend, I know that we are riding on Sunday but don't know what we are doing tomorrow.

Anna, Thanks for thinking of us with all the flooding....thankfully I was not in that area....I feel bad for those that were though. We have these cannons that go off when we have bad weather and it makes all the rain go away! They are there to help make the severe weather go away but they also make the rain disappear.

Well I am going to try and get to other journals tonight, I won't get to them all but I am going to try. Thanks again everyone for your kind words and for stopping by.


Take care and have a wonderful night!

 

[CJK]

Nice to hear from you again! First off.......please don't beat yourself up. I am talking from experience. As soon as I get bogged down with any negative self talk, there's very little chance of me having a good day with respect to food/exercise and water intake. I know it can seem overwhelming getting back into your healthy lifestyle, but YOU CAN DO IT!!! Just look at your ticker. You've done so well (I'm just a beginner compared to you!!). Maybe you could get back into the swing of things by taking baby steps. Maybe try drinking that water one day, and exercising the next. Then, focus on your food. That's how I got into this new lifestyle. My water intake seems to be the hardest part for me, so I've been focusing on that this last week once I felt comfortable with the exercising and healthy eating. You CAN do it and you're worth it aren't you? Remember that we're all here for you whether you're looking for support or a place to vent. Have a great weekend and remember, it's a new day!!!!

 

[lovinaz]

Yay, you're back! It takes a lot of guts to come on here and admit you strayed. But now that you have your confession out of the way, you are all set to get back on track! I am sure with all of the busyness and stress with moving the office over with, you will be in a much better place. Remember how good it felt when those pounds started dropping off. You will have that feeling again! CJK makes some great points. Ease back into your good habits you have developed. Now that your commute is shorter, you can work out in the mornings again. Just get up at the same time, but instead of driving for that extra 1/2 hour, you can be on the elliptical! ANd if you can't find time to journal online, at least keep a written food log for your own peace of mind.

You've come so far, YOU CAN DO IT the rest of the way! I know your trip is coming up, how exciting is that?

 

[pearlieq]

Hi!

It's really great to see you here again. It takes lots of guts to face up to where things are going off track and take steps to try to fix take. Take it from the queen of falling down and getting back up!

Just being here is such an accomplishment. I know you can do it!

 

[CACruisin']

Yay Jaime, I am so glad you are back! You have taken the big first step to getting back on track by coming back to WISH. You have come so far and you can do it again . You know what you need to do. Like others have said, just ease back in. Which one is bugging you the most - food, water or exercise? Focus on that one. So glad your move is this weekend. Shortening your commute will help tremendously with getting back on track too.

So glad you were not affected by the flooding. Those cannons sound amazing and pretty cool. I've never heard of anything like that.

Hope you are having a good weekend.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Jamie, don't despair! You came back, thats what really matters. I think being so busy with work makes it hard to keep up with the rest of your life sometimes. Boy do I feel sorry for you with that commute through TREX! At least you moved downtown now so that should help. I avoid i-25 at all costs (thankfully I live about two miles from E-470 and take that to loop around the city as much as possible). 5 Pounds is not the end of the world, you can lose that again, it took guts to weight yourself and come clean here on the WISH. And you are coming clean with yourself, not us because we have all been there and will be again, and we understand! I have also gained some weight back this past month, I just never got back on track the end of June when we came back from vacation. So you are not alone! I hope things settle down at work soon, hang in there, you can do this and you will! Its good to have you back!

Amy

 

[toystoryduo]

Welcome Back, Jamie! We missed you!

I know that the past month has been super busy for you. I bet that you will get into a routine again and that those 5 pounds will be gone very quickly! You CAN do it, Jamie!

Hope you have a great week!

 

[traceycooper]

Welcome back, sounds like your job is pretty stressful at the moment with the move & all, so no wonder you went off track!! Hopefully things will settle for you now
Well done for being so honest, that is a big step in the right direction

 

[eeyore25]

Hello again....wow I guess I didn't do very well with the goal of coming here every day again did I....but the good news is that even though I strayed I was able to get back on track fairly easily.

Things again have been so busy around here. On top of busy with work, I have had family here with me for a while. My parents just left after being here a week and now my sister (the one with the kids) is here. She leaves next Monday. Not being mean but they are not staying with us...I am glad about that. I don't have enough beds for 7 kids! It sure is good to see her and the kids again though. Plus I have been super busy at work. I really have missed WISH and the DIS all together. I have not had time to come out and read on anything. I feel so out of touch!

We are getting ready for our trip....seems so hard to believe that it will be here in like 3 weeks. DH had me pull out the suitcase this weekend. Not really sure why. He knows that I don't pack until the night before. So of course the furbabies saw the suit case and that was the end of that for the day. They didn't like seeing it! They clung to me the rest of the day. So far today they have been pretty good though. Not too clingy! I am sure that it will get worse. That is the hardest part of going on vacation...leaving my babies! I am meeting with a woman that has her own business where she comes to your house and will feed the pups, walk them, anything really. I have heard nothing but good about her so I am hoping that she is good. I talked to the vet and they recommonded her as well. So I am sure that she is good.

I have been doing really well with the exercise. I have been getting in about 40 minutes a day Not bad! I should sign up for the August challange, but I am not going to...on second thought, I am going to. I can make the challange. I know I can! I won't post up until I get back from vacation... but I will do it! Water has been good. I still can't seem to get both 32oz done at work like before, but it is getting better. I know that I can do that too!!!

Thanks to everyone that has stopped by with your kind words of encouragement. They really mean a lot to me. I don't know if I would have been able to get back on the horse without you guys. Thanks so much

Well I am off to get caught up, I know I won't be away for another 2 weeks, not until vacation. So I'll be back.....

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hey Jamie, great to see you here again! I figured you were super busy (did you say your sister has seven kids?) with company etc. Your trip is so close, I think we may be in WDW about the same time. We leave on the 30th and will spend two days there before our 9/2 sail date on the Magic. I am getting excited and I know you are too! Really great to hear that you got back on the wagon. That is huge when you are as busy as you are. So big congratulations on that. I hope you continue to enjoy your company and also wtg with the exercise. Did you join the challenge? Keep it up, you are doing great!

 

[CJK]

Great job! Glad to hear you're back on the wagon, and with such a great attitude too. I hope you do join the exercise challenge. It is an AMAZING motivator to get that exercise in. I had an insanely busy weekend, but due to the challenge, I managed to get some exercise in! Have a great week!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jamie,

Your vacation is getting so close! I bet you're getting excited!

It sounds like you have been super busy, but you're still finding time for exercise and healthy eating. Way to go!

Have a great time visiting with your family! Take care!

 

[lovinaz]

It's great to see you back! I hope you did sign up for the exercise challenge, especially since you have been working out like a mad woman anyway. You might as well get credit for it!

How fun to have all your family visiting. I'm glad to hear things are going so well and I bet you can't wait for your long-anticipated WDW trip! Did you get all your dining reservations made? You are going to have a blast!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Jamie!
So glad to see you here. Congratulations on your new commitment to get back to your healthy lifestyle. We all struggle and some us have to make that commitment every morning.
Just know that we are here for support to share your celebrations and to cheer you on when you are needing some motivation!
Sending you and : for a fabulous evening, kiddo!

 

[traceycooper]

Have a fantastic trip & give Mickey a hug for me
You have done well to jump back on so well with your eating & exercise keep up the good work!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Jamie,

Stopping by to see how you are doing.... I hope you are doing well. Isn't your Disney trip right around the corner?

Have a great week!

 

[goldcupmom]

Welcome back, Jamie!

Looks like you're struggling to get back on track as am I and many others. You're in good company!!

I've missed you around here!

Have a great rest of the week and hang in there. You CAN do this!!

 

[eeyore25]

Hello,

Thanks to everyone for stopping by. Things have yet again been completely crazy! I wish it wasn't though....

I had a great visit with my family. My parents were here and then I also got to visit with my sister. Amy, my sister does have 7 kids.....5 girls and two boys. All range from 12 to 2! Hard to believe. But she is great with them. We were at a park close to the house while they were here and the kids behaved very well. I am very proud of her too. This is the sister that was having some issues right around Thanksgiving...I posted that they were being sent back from a El Salvador. Thankfully the husband is in jail and she is getting on with her life. We didn't realize certain things until she got away from him and was on her own. But she is really doing well. It was nice to have my sister back again. Anyways, it was good to see her and the kids. We had a really nice visit.

After my family left things once again became busy in my life. With work and everything else I have not had time to do much of anything. But vacation is in 6 days WOOHOO!!!! and it is much needed!

I was going to sign up for the August exercise challange but after I posted here I got busy and have not made it back. I am still working out 40 minutes a day so I could probably go back and recalculate everything, but I am not going too! I will start with September and start going from there. My eating has been good too. I have stayed away from the donuts....we get donuts here at work every Wednesday. So I get one, but I take it home to DH! That way he can enjoy something good. I don't buy donuts because I am sure to eat the whole box! Water has been good too. I am back to my 100oz again...so that is nice. So I am pretty much back on track....just in time to blow it for vacation! J/K I did well last year, I know that I can do just a good this year.

We are almost ready for vacation. Normally we have a friend come and watch the furbabies but they can't do it this year. So we found a lady that does puppy sitting for a living. She will come as many times as we want, she will take them to the vet, she will walk them, pretty much do anything that we want. We met with her last week and I really liked her. She seemed to know what she is doing. She has a really good reputation here in town too. So that is good. I called her reference and they gave good reviews and I talked to the vet about her. They said that she is great. So that is what we are going to do with the babies. I hate leaving them...the week before we leave is a tough one for me. But I know that they are in good hands and that everything will be okay. DH has made me start packing already! I usually don't do that until the day before we leave, but this year he has me doing it a week early. I think he is too excited this year!!!! DMIL informed me that she is already packed and has been since we made the reservations. She is crazy....love her to death, but she is crazy! I could not pack that far in advance. No way!!!!

Well I am going to try and get to some journals, however I may not make it to everyones. Please know that I am thinking of everyone and I hope you all have a wonderful day. Keep up the great work....everyone is doing great!!!!

Have a wonderful Monday and thanks again for stopping by.

Jamie : )