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

[toystoryduo]

Jen,

I hope today is a much better day for you! Don't worry too much about the number on the scale... There are so many things that can affect that number. You're losing inches, eating healthier, and exercising.... MAJOR VICTORIES in my book. Go Jen!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks tracy--i was just upset last night...thanks for helping me :

I just talked to all of my professors and they have no problem with me not going to calss tomorrow!!! im going to see steve get off that plane im so excited and i dont know how ill get through today!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well, still a bit discouraged, plus i didnt have time to work out today, but i will get over it! Sorry to have sounded a bit whiny--i just want to be lighter--i dont see the results at all, but i can feel it a bit in my clothes...

well tomorrow is THE DAY!
I get up at 7am to go to the airforce base--were then either goign on the bus or following them to the airport!!! Then we wait for steve to get off the plane!!!!!!!! My brother made a huge banner and im bringing my camera--I am so excited that i honestly dont know how i will sleep tonight--were all soo happy :
Then after that, i have my Keith Urban concert---I am going to be exhausted on Friday morning!! of course i have class, but it will all be worth it!! i think there may be a few tears shed tomorrow!!

 

[Strings]

Jen,

I am so happy to hear that your friend is returning safely tomorrow. I hope you guys have a great reunion. I know how worried you have been. It will be a relief to have him home.

Don't worry bou the scale. Go by the one that you use regularly. Also, you are losing inches. That is awesome. Think how well you are doing despite a crazy class schedule.

Keep up the great work and enjoy yourself the next few days.
Beth

 

[Cruise04]

I was so happy to see that your friend is coming home

Please tell him Thank You from a fellow American!!!!!!

Hope you have a good time at your concert and with Steve and your friends. Enjoy the celebration!!!! And don't worry about the scale. You should only weigh on one scale and go with that weight. I know how discouraging it can be. The docs scales are always 3-5 pounds higher than home scales. As long as you know what you started with and what you are at now - that's what counts!!!! Hang in there.

Take care
Keep on
Chris

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks guys!
great day so far--of course i got in no exercise, but i saw s teve , and right now thats all that i care about
We drove 3 hours on a bus ..waited in the airport for an hour ,,,then saw steve!! he didnt know we would be there, so it was a nice surprise for him...we got to ride back to base (3 hours again!) with him...it was so nice to be able to talk to him and hug him..i got teary but didnt cry!! im going to try to post pictures this weekend when i get them on my computer...When we got back on base--they rang the sirens and had a group of guys wiating for our guys to get off the bus...was such a nice day!!!

now headed to keith urban!!

 

[gradtchr]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad he is home how cool!! Enjoy Keith. *dreamy sigh*

 

[Cruise04]

So glad to hear Steve's home and what a nice surprise for him and his group when they got back to base!!!! Enjoy! Hope the concert was good.

Have a good weekend
Keep on
Chris

 

[frogmommy]

Hey Jen-

I am so very happy that your friend is home, safe and sound.

As for the scale, I know my weight on my own scale at home can vary up to 5 lbs in the same day depending on what time I get on it. For this reason I only weigh myself first thing in the morning. Weighing yourself on a scale that you don't usually use, at a time you usually don't weigh yourself, is probably not a good indicator of what you actually weigh.

Have a good weekend. I hope the concert was great!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hey guys--the concert was great--mr keith urban puts on a GREAT show!!!
Also, i put a picture of me and steve on the community board...i dont konw how to link, but if you do a search for my posts, itll be there if you want to see it..
today im going to be a bum and i babysit at 7...tomorrow were going out to dinner with steve ! its so nice to have him home

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

I'm glad to hear Steve is home safely! That picture of you guys is a good one!

I hope you had a great weekend and that you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks Tracy!! you have a great thanksgiving too

I do love that picture--its on my wall
Well..one more class and thats it till vacation!! i leave one week from today.i.m so excited..
i just went to weigh myself--im "officially" at 151..Grandma didnt tell me the scale was off till tonight,so its more than i thought i weighed, but a loss is a loss...I was doing a challenge for the biggest loser and since we started i have lost 12 pounds!!! i started at 163 (Recorrecting the weight f rom the scale mixup!)
But i guess 151 isnt too shabby! I didnt think you could tell, but some coworkers are telling me it looks like ive lost..which is always nice to hear..

Now, can i ask you guys for some prayers if you may...We just got some scary medical news in my family--we wont know anything definite till some biopsies are done, but it doesnt look good.

Have a great thanksgiving guys! ill get to journals thursday!

 

[Strings]

Jen,

Your family will be in my prayers. Remember, there is nothing definate until the test results are in. If you need to PM me at anytime, please do.

It sounds like you are having a great time with Steve home. You deserve some fun. I an't believe we will be in WDW so soon. We leave a week from THursday.

CONGRATS on the Loss. You are doing an incredible job.

Take care,
Beth

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks Beth--
I really appreciate that! Its basically they found tumors on my moms thyroid..thats what i had when i was 8, 15, and 16....Because of this, they want me to go see the dr so they can see if my tumors are back--i know theres no point in worrying now, but im scared--and my dr appointment isnt till dec 22..

Youre going to be in disney thursday?! if you see me you etter say hi
Have a great thanksgiving!

 

[Cruise04]

You are right - that loss is better than a gain so I would be proud of that (I know I need to work on saying that for myself). I will keep your family in my prayers as long as you need them!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Keep on
Chris

 

[Blueeyes101817]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!
i am now 5 days away from my trip! i cant believe it--im not very excited about it since none of my friends are coming...Its just me, mom, dad, and uncle..Im sure it will still be fun, but they arent into rides too much, and that is what im used to...but itll be fun no matter what!
Today my family is coming and then im going to a movie with my best friend tonight since i havent seen her in forever. Its going to be a good day!

I stayed up last night and cleaned my room--i always do a major cleaning before a vacation! Today i am going to try to get all of my homework done so i do not have to worry about it while im away

I also wanted to thank all of you guys for helping me throughout this journal...I really have felt so discouraged and wanted to quit many times, but you all helped me through it..thank you soo much!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Thank you so much for your post in my journal. It put a on my face this morning!

I am totally with ya WISH-sis! I will be a cleaning fanatic next week before we leave. That's what made us late leaving for WDW last year. We were supposed to leave at 3:00 p.m. and we ended up leaving at 8:00 p.m. because of cleaning and running around.

I think you'll have a great time at WDW! Have you been during the holiday season before? It's a wonderful time to go!

I hope you have a great weekend!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Tracy!!!
I have never been at the holiday time before! ( well we went one year after thanksgiving apparently, but i dont remember it!) I should be excited, but right now im just looking forward to relaxing. This semester has been tough with taking 6 classes and working 14 hours a week--next semester is going to be the same though, so i guess i should just get used to it
When we get back from our trip, my mom is scheduled for biopsies, so im kinda nervous about that, but i know this is why she is looking forward to the trip so much more..
Most of my christmas shopping is done! i just need to find something for my brother..
hope you guys have a great day!!!!
**WARNING--VENTING!!**
I know it sounds pathetic, but this is the time of year that i HATE being single..i know all the "it will heppen when you dont expect it" type of things, its just hard when all your friends are dating and one is close to getting engaged..i feel like ill be single forever--i know this isnt true (hopefully!) but this time of year always gets me!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi everyone! im leaving for disney TOMORROW!!!!!!!! I will miss you all and hope you have a great week

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen!

Hope you had a great trip to WDW! We're leaving on Sunday and I am so excited!

See ya real soon!