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

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Glad to hear that everything is going well for you! Have a happy and healthy weekend!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

okay guys--sorry if this is long..i just have a lot going through my mind and have to write it all out---so feel free to skip this post if you want!
As i had posted, i have not exercised due to being really busy lately with school and work...i know this isnt an excuse, but i have been using it as one lately..Today was a HORRIBLE day for me..i cleaned for the majority of the day, and then had a bunch of cookies--as i was eating them i thought this is horrible, but i couldnt stop eating them...i dont know what is wrong with me.
Maybe this was the kick i needed to get back on track and get rid of all of this junk,,and start working out again...
I dont know why i have such a hard time getting motivated--i have 2 disney trips and 1 cruise coming up..i would love to be able to look decent for them..I am meeting this marine that i have been penpals with for the past few months so i would like to not look too big..
i dont know whast gotten into me lately that i am very blah, but ive been depressed and just not wanting to do anything...my synthroid levels may be off....im going to see an endocrinologist to discuss possibility of more tumors in my throat..im just stressed...
so now to turn the stress to good and start working out!

okay ,,if you made it through that post, i am sorry and thanks for reading it--i do feel better, but i am going to try to start posting in here every day to hold me accountable ... NO MORE JUNK--thanks guys!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Jen! Sorry you are going through a rough period, but we all do, so don't kick yourself too much! I know I have been where you are many times but eventually I always bounce back! I am a terrible junk food eater which is why I have a weight problem that I didn't used to have. I joined the 100 cheat-free days challenge as a way to motivate me to limit my sweets. It's going to be very difficult for me but I am trying! If you ever feel like you need extra motivation check that thread out!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

tasha..thanks--i just joined that, though for 74 days becaus ethats when i go to disney..i just hope i can do it!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Jen! Glad you joined the challenge. We can support eachother. Like I said this will be my hardest challenge so I can use all the support I can get! I don't blame you for only doing it till you go to WDW. There is no way I would worry about that during my vacation! Although I don't think you'll be cheating anyway since you'll probably burn off everything you eat just walking around the parks. I always eat whatever I want while I am there and still end up losing weight! Too bad I can't go everyday!

 

[toystoryduo]

Jen,

I think we all go through times like this sweetie. The key is to leave yesterday in the past and focus on healthy living today. You CAN do this, Jen!

I hope today is a happy and healthy day for you!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Jen

STEP AWAY FROM THE COOKIES

Just kidding! I remember your pics, you look great. You are not BIG at all. I know eating out of control can make us feel like crap, and feel much bigger than we really are, but don't let it eat you up (sorry for the pun). Today is a new day and you are going to ROCK!!!! I hope your meeting with the marine goes well. How neat!

Sunny

 

[Blueeyes101817]

no cookies today!! arent you proud haha
today was a good day..
i got a great price for my air plane tickets to disney for november..so now all 3 of my upcoming trips are paid off (my check book is very happy tahts done haha)
I got a new bed today and cannot wait to go to sleep
on saturday, were having a party/picnic at my house--my boys that i used to babysit are coming!

and i found out that my best friend is going to be a daddy to a little girl!!! im going to have a niece..cant wait!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Sounds like you are having a great week! Woohoo!

Have a healthy and happy day today!

 

[Cruise04]

The key to not eating junk is to get it out of your house. Then if you have a little craving, find something else to do or eat and will go away. If it doesn't then try to have just a little of what you are craving.

For me it's chocolate so I have bought some packages of bite sized Almond Joy and Reese's Peanut Butter cups and they are in my freezer. So I can't eat them right away and all at once. If I want one for lunch, I bring one with me and it thaws in my drawer. If I don't want it, then I leave it.

Congrats on your upcoming Disney Trips and Cruise!!!! How fun!

Keep on
Chris

 

[Strings]

Hi Jen,

Congrats on paying off the trips. I love when I find a bargain.

Take care,
Beth

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Jen, you are doing great! And it sounds like you are having a great week too! Tell your friend that he will love having a girl! They are so much fun and they definitely know how to wrap their daddy's around their little tiny fingers!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

tasha --that is what i told him--he will be fine after she is born, guarenteed..
just got out of the pool--decided to do laps every time i am in there, to help ..i know they say exercising in the water is good for you...
saturday will be a bad food day, so i wont report on sat
have a great week and weekend guys!!

 

[Cruise04]

They do say that working in water is hard work due to the resistance of the water on your body so sounds like you are getting a good workout when you do it in the water!!!! Good job!

Keep on
Chris

 

[Blueeyes101817]

well today wasnt as bad as i thought it would be---We had a picnic at our house and i really did not munch alot at all..i had a few bites, but nothing major

 

[jay-nee]

Good for you to do those laps!

I wish our pool was long enough for laps, but it's a round above ground and not wide enough (especially with the kids horsing around in it! )

Happy Sunday!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hey, great job of not eating too much at the picnic! They can be sooo tempting!

 

[Cruise04]

Way to go on resisting the temptations of a picnic! That's a hard thing to do and such an accomplishment!!!!

Keep on
Chris

 

[lillygator]

Good job at your picnic!! Have a great week!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

i cant believe im 9/74 on my cheat free challenge

im in the best mood tonight!! i have off tomorrow,, my dad has surgery, and hten my friend from pennsylvania is coming to visit me!!
dont have much time, but just saying hi! have a great week everyone!