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

[keenercam]

Have a great weekend, Jen-girl!!! I got to see my Jenn last night and thought of you. Here's hoping for a wonderfully relaxed and enjoyable, friendship-filled weekend for you!

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Jen~
Sorry to hear about your g-uncle.

Great job on the couch25k!!.....Careful girl...between you and kim....I'm starting to get inspired!!!

ree-ree

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Jen,

When it rains it pours for you. I am sorry about your uncle.

I hope you had an awesome time at lunch today. It is always fun to hang with friends. Lunch, throw in some shopping and I am in heaven.

I hope the rest of your weekend is fun.

Take care,
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Jen,

I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle, Jen. You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Jen,

I am just stopping by to check on you.


Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Jen,

Thinking about you and keeping your family in my prayers.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hi everyone-
thanks for the thoughts and prayers...we just got home from my uncle joe's funeral.. Didnt cry til they played taps and started folding the flag--that was so hard!

now im home and going to go clean and go for a walk

now for an update--i am stopping the couch to 5k program..After my neck surgeries, i found it to be very hard for me to breath while jogging, running, etc....I thought if i built up to it, id be okay--but its still too hard..so instead, im going to power walk three times a week, ini addition to the machine sand stuff in the basement...at least its still something i guess!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Jen,

I am so sorry that today was hard for you.

Now, as to you not running. No problem. I can't run either. It is just too hard on my joints. You tried it, and it is not right for you. You have had multiple surgeries, so breathing is an issue. Enough said. The thing that you need to be proud of is that you are not giving up an exercise. You have a plan to walk and use the exercise equipment. That is not giving up, that is listening to your body.

Sorry, I sound like a witch in this post. I am proud of you girl.

Take care,
Beth

 

[kimwim8]

Now, as to you not running. No problem. I can't run either. It is just too hard on my joints. You tried it, and it is not right for you. You have had multiple surgeries, so breathing is an issue. Enough said. The thing that you need to be proud of is that you are not giving up an exercise. You have a plan to walk and use the exercise equipment. That is not giving up, that is listening to your body.

I couldn't agree more! Jen - you ultimately need to worry about you. Running isn't for you, and that's good that you realized that before you got too far into it and had major problems. You keep on movin'. That's the important thing and you'll reach your goal, girl. Stay strong.

I'm sorry for you having to deal with the funeral and the loss of a family member. You've had so much going on for a while now.

Your bday's comin soon!! Let's make plans before yoru calendar fills up.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Jen,

I am so sorry that today was hard for you.

Now, as to you not running. No problem. I can't run either. It is just too hard on my joints. You tried it, and it is not right for you. You have had multiple surgeries, so breathing is an issue. Enough said. The thing that you need to be proud of is that you are not giving up an exercise. You have a plan to walk and use the exercise equipment. That is not giving up, that is listening to your body.

Sorry, I sound like a witch in this post. I am proud of you girl.

Take care,
Beth

I couldn't agree more! Jen - you ultimately need to worry about you. Running isn't for you, and that's good that you realized that before you got too far into it and had major problems. You keep on movin'. That's the important thing and you'll reach your goal, girl. Stay strong.

I'm sorry for you having to deal with the funeral and the loss of a family member. You've had so much going on for a while now.

Your bday's comin soon!! Let's make plans before yoru calendar fills up.

Thanks guys--i kinida felt like a wimp not being able to do it---but im not leeting it stop me! i will keep exercising and i WILL lose this weight!! i ihave 98 days til the cruise (YAY DOUBLE DIGIT DANCING!)

Kim--what day is good for you??..im babysitting at 5pm on the 13.....and on the 20th, i have a bday dnner with the g irls i work with...

 

[MIdanceMom]

Woohoo! Double Digits!

Jen,
''Repeat after me. "I am not a wimp." Be careful, I'll pull out my blood quill next. Sorry, if you don't read Harry Potter.

You are a driven young woman who is juggling alot right now. You have had some major struggles in your young life. You are under all kinds of stress, and you are making an effort to get healthier. That makes you AMAZING.

Take care,
Beth

 

[keenercam]

I agree with Beth, Jen! You are amazing!!!!

Take care of you! And enjoy those powerwalks. They are MUCH better for you than running.

 

[kimwim8]

Oh man. Now she's gonna be all full of herself.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

aw thanks guys--at least you guys love me (kim on the other hand )

I feel alot better tonight--and VERY glad tomorrow is frday!!! not that i have any plans haha

 

[kimwim8]

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Jen,

I hope you are out havinv a fantastic time right now.

Have a great weekend,
Beth

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi guys

not quite out tonight- but it was nice having the house to myself for a bit tonight

I got my brisk walking and some other exercising in tonight and im here to relax!! Dont have many plans this weekend and im SO happy!! im so exhausted from a situation at work and just need to get away from it so a weekend is great! im also hoping alot of kids dont show up on monday--that would be nice!

well off for an early bed tonight--enjoy the weekend everyone

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Jen,

I'm glad that you have some free time to take it easy and relax this weekend. I hope the situation at work gets better for you soon.

Great job getting your exercise in! Keep up the good work!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi everyone-
Well, i had to leave work 3 hours early today--i was sick and miserable..i slept a bit and am feeling a bit better so hopefully i can head into work tomorrow.

Ive been thinking that i need toget an MP3 player....When i go for my walks, i get SO bored that i am literally staring at the stopwatch waiting for the 20 minutes to be up..I CAN and WANT to stay out longer, but im bored and just need to get it done as quick as i can--not even sure if that makes sense.

So i think i am going to ask for a MP3 player for Christmas--I was hoping for my birthday, but my parents alreayd bought something and i dont want to ask for anything else..so i think ill just use any birthday money i get , if i get any to go towards it...i hope that will keep me out there longer--what do you guys think?

Lets see what else is going on--I had some blood work done tomorrow tocheck for..EVERYTHING and im waiting on those results..

My brother gave me my birthday present last night---He gave me tickets , really good seats, to see Maroon 5 on Saturday--Alyssas band : i cant believe it and i am SO excited

Other than that, not much going on,....hope everyone is doing well

Talk to you soon!

 

[DisTeacher07]

Hey Jen!
I'm not reading this whole thing! I already know your life story. Just hang in there, keep up the exercising, You're doing great!!! Send some of that motivation this way so we can start planning that vacation. Only 10 days of subbing ought to cover it!