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

[jay-nee]

Yep, it's me... God, it's been ages... Just tried to catch up a bit, noticed that Sunny just started posting again too, will visit her after I "chat" with you!!!!

First, thank you for checking in on me while I was "out." You are such a sweetie...

I, too, am a bit off track. Happy to say that I rode my new bike yesterday for 25 minutes and am going to somehow fit 20 minutes, at least, of biking in a day and will really try to add in pilates and bowflex as well. It worked so well for me in the past that I should stick with what works...

So, I'll be checking in on you weekly - I'll try to do more, but life's crazy right now (yeah, I know, what's new...). I'll elaborate on my board, 'kay?

So, my friend, get on track with me, ok?

 

[kimwim8]

HEY BUDDY!!!

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Did ya miss me?? huh, huh?? It's ok, you don't have to say it....I know you did!!

We are only a month away from A-town. Get your rear in gear woman!! Only skinny minnies allowed!!! (yes, that means I need to get my rear in gear too!!) Let's start up those PM's every night again. I really think they were helping me.

Have a GREAT weekend. Hope I get to talk to you soon!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Jaynee! i have missed you! I am going to your journal now to catch up with you...I understand things get busy--i think we can BOTH get back on track! i will start with at least doing 1 thing (tae bo or cardio cruiser) tomorrow!

Kim--of course i missed you!!! Im glad you are home!! i will bes tarting my exercise..i work 7-4 starting monday, so i have plenty of time to come home and work out before dinner! I think starting the PMing would be great..i think it was helping me too....ill start writing tomororw..let me know when u want to start..

well girls, im kind of in a blah mood today--relationship troubles , i guess you could call it..so here i am! Tomorrow i am going out with one of my girlfriends and then babysitting at night...Sunday is the day i am looking forward to! My friend jess is coming over and we are either headed down to the shore or hanging out in my pool all day..either way, it is something i mreally looking forward to! thanks for checking on me girls

 

[jay-nee]

Glad to be back... Thanks for wishing me luck with my new moving adventure! I'm so excited!

Have fun hanging out by the pool - looks like we are going to have a great pool weekend up here... problem is we're selling our pool too (above ground obviously). I'll miss it but my sister has a big abopve ground and we'll only be 6-7 miles from her when we move, so we'll just hang out over there instead!

Happy Saturday!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

I DID IT!!

I finally worked out today! I did 25 min of billy blanks taebo. im going to do a little more each time, but wanted to start small..
I think i am going to be reevaluating my goals ..I am not happy with the way i look and feel and i needto change that...

NEW GOALS!

-4 bottles of water a day
-At LEAST 10 min of exercise a day (hopefully more, but at least 10 on the crazy busy days!)
-Smaller portions
-eat ONLY when i am hungry
-Step on the scale once a week
-ice cream one time a week

I decided satruday will be my weigh days and i was at 148.5 today..im not happy at all with that. I dont want to lose a ton of weight, but i would love to be under 140.

 

[kimwim8]

GO JEN GO GO JEN GO GO JEN GO

Nice job on the Billy Blanks today!! He's a tough one!

And I love the new goals. You can do it!! I think it'll help having a consistent schedule with work. The only thing I don't know about is eating only when hungry. I can see that possibly being an issue with you, since you don't ever seem to be hungry!! Make sure to get SOME food in there, and some fruit/veggies every day. YOU CAN DO IT, woman!!

I'm gonna start with the PMs again Monday.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Kim, I PMed you for today, i decided to start now..u can star tmonday though! You make a good point about me not always being hungry..ill make sure i eat though--at least some...you will know all anyways..

So here is how i did today

-4 bottles of water a day 4.5 bottles
-At LEAST 10 min of exercise a day (hopefully more, but at least 10 on the crazy busy days!) 25 min of billy blanks
-Smaller portions smaller portion basket of chicken strips at appleebees for lunch
-eat ONLY when i am hungry
-Step on the scale once a week started at 148.5..ill check again saturday
-ice cream one time a week-no ice cream yet!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hope today goes well, Jen!

I love all your pics - keep posting!!

Did your brother like his collage??? They were a very wonderful tribute to a very special friendship.

Glad the Kride went good.

Have a great week!

 

[kimwim8]

You're doing great!! Keep it up girl!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

4 bottles of water a day SIX bottles today! I was drinking like crazy as i was out by the pool all day
-At LEAST 10 min of exercise a day (hopefully more, but at least 10 on the crazy busy days!) Did some tae bo and some exercises in the pool.
-Smaller portions -
-eat ONLY when i am hungry
-Step on the scale once a week no scale today--its hard not to check though!
-ice cream one time a week-had the BEST ice cream tonight! That is my one for the week and it was so worth it...Birthday cake remix from carvel! YUMM

Today was fun, i loved hanging out with my friend by the pool. i am in a blah mood tonight though. just found out Alyssa's (our friend that passed away) mom is in the hospital and they are not sure what is going on with her.. Because i was thinking about her, i just spent the last hour and a half reading alyssas messages on carepages...i was in tears reading her words ...i think i needed to do it though..

have a great night all

 

[kimwim8]

awwwwwwww, Jen. I'm sorry I wasn't online last night! You know you can call me ANYTIME!!!

My mom is in the hospital too. Let's hope, for both of those women, that they are ok, and nothing major is wrong.

Take care girlie. Great job with the water yesterday!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

4 bottles of water a day 4.5 as of now...
-At LEAST 10 min of exercise a day (hopefully more, but at least 10 on the crazy busy days!) did about 10 min of crunches, leg lifts, etc..im exhausted today!
-Smaller portions -
-eat ONLY when i am hungry
-Step on the scale once a week
-ice cream one time a week- Thanks to Kim for talking me out of it!

 

[kmp1191]

hey Jen....just got done reading the past month's worth of entries. Sorry to hear Allyssa's mom is in the Hospital. keep us informed. I got the card about the KRide....thanks....I'm glad your brother did good, and WOW about the $$ ya'll raised!! That was awsome!!
Keep up the good work on the water intake...looking good!! Don't overdo it on the exercise....don't want to be out of commission again.
Hang in there on the "blah" days....we all have them, just try to do something positive and kick it in the butt!! Or better yet....drive over to Kim's house, and kick her in the butt....that should cheer you, and everyone else, up!! (love ya kimmy!!)


marie

 

[kimwim8]

Hang in there on the "blah" days....we all have them, just try to do something positive and kick it in the butt!! Or better yet....drive over to Kim's house, and kick her in the butt....that should cheer you, and everyone else, up!! (love ya kimmy!!)

I'll take one for the team....if you MUST take out your blahs on me....go right ahead!!!

And it's easy for Marie to say, since she's not within driving distance....

Oh, and Jen......you're welcome!!!

 

[kmp1191]

I'll take one for the team....if you MUST take out your blahs on me....go right ahead!!!

And it's easy for Marie to say, since she's not within driving distance....

Oh, and Jen......you're welcome!!!

hey now......how many hours is it from Memphis to NJ?? I'd take that drive just to be able to kick Kim in the butt!!!

anyone up for a road trip??

 

[Blueeyes101817]

ill go to kims house to kick her butt whenever she actually invites me!


KIDDING!! i know i could go over right now if i wanted, right buddy

I am taking a day off from exercising today marie..i think you are right, i dont want to burn myself out..plus, i ran around with the kids at work, does that count?!

Im being a bum tonight and practicing my speech *no point for using that face, just never saw it before!!!*

2 more days of classes!! im quite excited..

UPDATE--Alyssa's mom is out of the hospital..she has pancreatitis or something like that , but they are still watching her..Marie, im glad you got the letter, iwas starting to wonder if my brother actually sent it or not!!

have a good night all!

 

[toystoryduo]

hey Jen,

You are doing a great job meeting your goals! Keep up the good work!

How is Alyssa's mom doing? Any updates?

Hope you have a wonderful week!

 

[kimwim8]

All I've been is SWEET AS PIE to you ladies...and this is the thanks I get?!?!?!?!

Good luck with your speech tonight!

(and yes, you could come on over anytime, buddy!)

Marie, on the other hand.....Ii'd have to think about that for a while...

 

[kmp1191]

All I've been is SWEET AS PIE to you ladies...and this is the thanks I get?!?!?!?!

Good luck with your speech tonight!

(and yes, you could come on over anytime, buddy!)

Marie, on the other hand.....Ii'd have to think about that for a while...

yeah.....kim's right....she is SOOOOO sweet!!! i'm just jealous that jen gets to go whenever she wants!!
Jen....you're such a suck up!!

good luck on your speech.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

me?! a suck up?!?! never...(kim ill be o ver tomorrow)-------DONT WORRY, just kidding!!

The speech went well--i have one more to give and then i am DONE!! It is a commemorative speech and i think i am going to write it on soldiers, with an emphasis on steve..I am going to talk about his relationship with our family and bring in pics of pre deployment and the one of us at the airport...

Im still doing okay on all of my goals, not getting more than 10 min of exercise in though, which is discouraging,but there is just so much going on , im happy im getting that!

getting ready for bed now as i work 7-4 tomorrow...then gotta get ready for the picnic thing at my house this weekend..

Kim-check your PMs or email please!