Jay-nee's journal

[geetey]

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

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

 

[plutosmyfav]

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

Sundie

 

[jay-nee]

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

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

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

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

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

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

You guys really made my day!!!!!!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

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

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

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

 

[jay-nee]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[toystoryduo]

Jay-nee~

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

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

Have a great Sunday and keep up the good work!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

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

on the WISH side-you are doing great!

talk to ya soon!

 

[geetey]

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

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

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

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

 

[sarahsmom73]

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

 

[Blueeyes101817]

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

 

[Princess Michelle]

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

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

I hope you had a good day!

 

[jay-nee]

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[CarolA]

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

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Wednesday!!!

 

[jay-nee]

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

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

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

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

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

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

 

[Strings]

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

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

Have fun,
Beth

 

[Princess Michelle]

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

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Jay-nee

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

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

Sundie

 

[Blueeyes101817]

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