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

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi everyone!
I cant believe Christmas has come and gone--What a busy couple of days we had, but a great Christmas it was!
Today, my friend got us tickets to see Disney on Ice for my Christmas present--so were going to go to that, and then go out to get a bite to eat.
I am off of work until January 19, so i hoping to finally get a chance to relax!
We leave for our cruise on jan 8!! i am so excited--im sure i will be bringing back a ton of pictures!!!
My baby niece ( i posted earlier, she was born 12/16) came over on Christmas eve--i was so excited!!

On to the boring stuff--i weighed myself and i am at 148..THis is about where i was, which im happy with. With finals and christmas, i ahvent worked out really..I am starting again tomororw, but i was happy with no gain...

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well i saw in someones journal, tracy maybe? about posting goals for the new year..i started thinking about it and i do have a few

-Get serious about exercising and eating...would LOVE to be down to 135 by the end of the year (not a huge loss, i am at 148 now)
-Save more money--Wont be able to work during the spring of 2007 due to student teaching and want to put my car payments aside early.
-Stop worrying about the little things that i cannot change
This one may sound pathetic, but i need to stop stressing that i am single and just enjoy my life---the right guy will come along eventually--

 

[toystoryduo]

Well i saw in someones journal, tracy maybe? about posting goals for the new year..i started thinking about it and i do have a few

-Get serious about exercising and eating...would LOVE to be down to 135 by the end of the year (not a huge loss, i am at 148 now)
-Save more money--Wont be able to work during the spring of 2007 due to student teaching and want to put my car payments aside early.
-Stop worrying about the little things that i cannot change
This one may sound pathetic, but i need to stop stressing that i am single and just enjoy my life---the right guy will come along eventually--

Hey Jen,

Your goals for 2006 look good! I know you can acccomplish them!

And you know what? You are right! The right guy will come along and he will sweep you off of your feet! In the meantime, enjoy your life, sweetie!

Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! Thanks for reading my trip report.

 

[kimwim8]

Hi Jen!!!

Congrats on doing so well! I went to see a nutritionist on 12/23 & started following her plan on 12/26. Doing good so far (day 3). I'm right around the size you are, but my goal is 115 - 120 (I'm only 5' 3"). The last time I was 120 was 3 years ago - but I'm on a MISSION!

I am considering doing a WISH journal. Maybe we could support each other!!

Good luck & keep us posted!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Tracy and Kim-
thank you so much for coming on here-
i wasnt sure about my goals, so i thought it would be better to write them down
tracy-thanks- i know its pathetic about the guy--im just surrounded by friends getting ready to get engaged and all--and ill be alone on new years!

Kim-you should definitely do a journal--i have made such good friends on here and love posting on mine and others journals!

 

[kimwim8]

Hi Jen!

Just checking in to see how you're making out today. Today is day 4 for me. Going back to Nancy tomorrow for a weigh-in, and she'll give me the new foods I can eat for the next week. I CAN'T WAIT!!!

TTYL

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Kim-
Today was a very unproductive day!
I woke up not feeling so great, and had to babysit all day...i got home and have a fever, sore throat, im a mess!
i just slept for a bit, and now im just hoping not to be sick for the cruise--usually i stay sick for days!!!
Hopefully tomorrow is better!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hope you feel better soon, Jen! Take good care of you!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

well im still miserable today!
I stayed in bed all day and canceled my dentist and hair appointments today..Tomorrow, if i am better, mom and i need to do some shopping for the cruise and my appointments are rescheduled for next week..There is a ton to do before Saturday--were leaving my house saturday afternoon togo to the airport hotel, then my flight leaves in the early morning sunday for the ship to leave port around 6! woohooo its cruise time!! i cant beleive we have been planning this cruise since February and it is finally here..

--time for the mushy parts--
As it gets to be the New year, i just wanted to thank you guys for always being there for me--Its so nice to know that i have a place to get support, vent, and make friends...You all mean so much to me and i love when i see people posting--thanks so much and have a great new year my friends!

 

[gradtchr]

Hope you feel better soon! I know my throat is sore today. My stomach hurt beyond bad this morning but my fault since I had eaten a doughnut last night.

I've been where you are with not wanting to be single anymore. The best advice I can give is to not stress. When I was looking really hard I found a frog who would never be a prince. Got him thrown back in the river decided I was never going to find anybody and was doomed to a life as a spinster and found the man of my dreams about three weeks later. 3.5 years later we were married. Enjoy life now and go and do all you can and all you want to.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks Beth--Hope you are feeling better!

Like i said, i know i just need to back off and when it is meant to happen ,it will happen...its just harder lately--my brother is younger than me (19) and all of the girls LOVE him..He is considered to be "hot" and i so often feel inferior to him..I konw this is very childish and i would never say this to him, but its hard for me around this time of year...
time for me to get over this and i know i dont need a guy to be happy--this new year will bring many new experiences, one of them may be a guy...

Thanks guys--im so sorry to vent..again!

 

[gradtchr]

Vent ALL you want that's what we're here for.

 

[toystoryduo]

Jen...

May 2006 be an amazing year for you, sweetie! Thanks for all of your support and encouragement this year. It has meant a lot to me and I really appreciate you for it, Jen!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Jen

Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. Hopefully today was a better day. I didn't know you were going on a cruise! That's so AWESOME!

Talk to you soon!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Thanks Beth, Tracy, and Kim..

today has been such a boring day! I went out and got the things i needed for the trip, and came home and packed...i am now in my pajamas, sitting on my bed, watching tv and DISing..not quite the exciting new years!
Not that there is much to do in jersey anyway

have a great night guys!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning and happy new year!!!!!

I woke up and weighed myself for my "start" weight for the new year..i am at 147.5....my mini goal is to get to 140, but my huge goal would be down to 135...
it doesnt seem like too much to lose, but my thyroid issues make it more difficult for me to lose weight but i will do it this time!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

okay day one of exercise is done!
i did 7 minutes on the treadmill and 7 minutes on the cardio cruiser..
I figured it doesnt seem like alot now, but i worked up a sweat and ddont want to over do it all at once..i was thinking of adding one minute every day to gradually work myself up...so 8 minutes tomorrow, 9 minutes tuesday ....
does that seem okay? i have no clue!

 

[kimwim8]

okay day one of exercise is done!
i did 7 minutes on the treadmill and 7 minutes on the cardio cruiser..
I figured it doesnt seem like alot now, but i worked up a sweat and ddont want to over do it all at once..i was thinking of adding one minute every day to gradually work myself up...so 8 minutes tomorrow, 9 minutes tuesday ....
does that seem okay? i have no clue!

Congrats on the exercise!!

I think adding a minute is a great idea! Keep up the great work!

WE CAN DO THIS!

 

[jay-nee]

Gosh, I missed you! You have been such a good friend and support for me.

BTW, your goals are GREAT! Also, I was married for 17 years and almost always alone (he was a PT truck driver and always took the holiday runs - better pay) on New Year's, so sometimes it doesn't matter if you have a guy or not. But, I did feel very single last night myself. For me it's hard because I know ex-H has a girlfriend and I'm kind of jealous. I know I shouldn't be, but I'm here raising my kids and will be for many years, DD is only 11. I don't want to bring a man into our lives. I only have one chance to focus on my kids and that is what I will do (can you tell I had step-parents? And, they were good ones too, but still...). But, I still miss having a guy in my life, but I know it will happen when I am ready. Plus, I'm not settling for just anyone. I'm willing to wait...

So, where will your cruise be heading? I am so excited for you! I'd love to be heading someplace WARM!

Yep, taking your time ramping up on the treadmill and cardio cruiser is probably the best way, especially since you are just getting over a cold. Take your time and make it a habit. That's what I'm doing with my bike. I am so psyched to have it back. What will I do if it breaks again? I don't even want to think about it!

So, any grades yet? 6 courses is alot with your job too. wow...

Well, here's wishing you a HEALTHY and HAPPY New Year!

Take care of yourself!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Jaynee!!!
i was so happy to see you again! i have missed you!
im sorry you felt so alone last night : I understand though!
I think im going ot think like you--not willing to settle!!!!

my cruise is going to key west, cozumel, costa maya, grand caymen!! i am SOOO excited! I bet you guys will see a ton of pictures--be prepared!

Your bike CANNOT break!! its not allowed anymore!!!!

I got 3 of my 6 grades so far--a B+ in math, B+ in Language development and a A- in Statistics...im still waiting for sociology of education, growth/learning, and classical sociological theory.....my mom and i were actually just talking about me possibly dropping one class next semester and just taking 5...ill have to see how it goes!

jaynee-hope your new year is great!! hope you are able to be online more--have missed you!