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

[Blueeyes101817]

Hey Jenny Jen Jen. How's the weekend going?

Do you have a specific weigh-in day set up? If so, when is it? (you may have to remind me anyway because you know my memory skills are non-existent)

Hope you're havin fun...whatever you're doin!

Weekend is good! I got my shopping done today and went to lunch with a friend..My mom and I bought favors and placecards for my grandparents 50th anniversary party in a few weeks..

Im thinking about weighing in on Tuesdays as it will help me be more accountable over the weekend..not sure yet

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well so far, so good..i cant believe i havent had any soda or chips...The soda hasnt been as tempting as the chips--i LOVE my doritoes!!!
I have been doing at least 30 minutes of exercise every other day....i will get some in today as well.
Ive done pretty good tracking my food...one day i was about 10 calories over the recommended ,but i have been on track for the most part.
I think im going to start doing some crunches every night as well, it cant hurt!

Other than that, i am babysitting monday and tuesday..going out to dinner with Steve Wednesday before he deploys and my grandma is getting surgery Friday..i need to find something to do this weekend--Im getting REALLLLLLLLY nervous about student teaching, ,so i want to do something this weekend to get my mind off it...i dont konw why im so petrified..
Well im done rambling! have a great day

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well today almost ended up differently..I dont know what was wrong with me, but i didnt want to exercise. I kept making excuses and telling myself i could do it tomorrow. Finally, i said i didnt want to come here and post and say i didnt do it, and there was really no excuse not to..So i went and worked out for 35 min. I feel alot better t hat i did do it though!!

I decided that i will weigh myself on Tuesdays--that will help keep me accountable over the weekend..im interested to see if there is any loss after the first week back on track!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good job getting that workout in Jen! You are off to a great start in 2007!

I know that you are worried about student teaching, but please don't worry too much. Before you know it, you'll get to know the teacher and the students and you will be having a great time! This is what you have worked so hard for.... Enjoy it! (Don't forget.... I've been through all of this so if you need anything, I am here for you. )

Prayers on their way for Steve's re-deployment and for your grandma as well.

Take care and have a great week!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Jen! I'm so proud of you!! You've done GREAT with your eating - especially the soda/chip challenge!!

And to not feel like working out, but doing it anyway....that's AWESOME!! You're doing GREAT!!

I know we have plans on Saturday...but you're welcome to come hang with us on Sunday!! You still need to get your Christmas presents!!

 

[kmp1191]

Jen that's great that even though you didn't feel like it, you still got out there and exercised!!! That's the right attitude!!!
Good job on the Chip Challenge....that Kim is a tough one!!! She scares the beejeebies out of me sometimes!!!
Thank God I CAN'T have sweet tea on JC....
Man...you actually socialize with her in person....you are brave!! (I'm just jealous...I want to come play w/ her kids!!)

Keep up the good work Jen!! (and have a great week!!)

marie

 

[kimwim8]

Good job on the Chip Challenge....that Kim is a tough one!!! She scares the beejeebies out of me sometimes!!!
Thank God I CAN'T have sweet tea on JC....
Man...you actually socialize with her in person....you are brave!! (I'm just jealous...I want to come play w/ her kids!!)

Come on, Marie....come on over!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good job getting that workout in Jen! You are off to a great start in 2007!

I know that you are worried about student teaching, but please don't worry too much. Before you know it, you'll get to know the teacher and the students and you will be having a great time! This is what you have worked so hard for.... Enjoy it! (Don't forget.... I've been through all of this so if you need anything, I am here for you. )

Prayers on their way for Steve's re-deployment and for your grandma as well.

Take care and have a great week!

Tracy-Thank you! If you dont mind, i may be contacting you throughout this next semester..im very worried! i would really appreciate it ! is the first day the worst?!

Thanks for the prayers for s teve and grandma as well!

Hey Jen! I'm so proud of you!! You've done GREAT with your eating - especially the soda/chip challenge!!

And to not feel like working out, but doing it anyway....that's AWESOME!! You're doing GREAT!!

I know we have plans on Saturday...but you're welcome to come hang with us on Sunday!! You still need to get your Christmas presents!!

Thanks for the challenge kim--It is much easier resisting it when i cant tell you i had chips or soda--you know i cant lie!

If you get bored Sunday, let me konw...i have no plans (surprise, surprise ;0)

Jen that's great that even though you didn't feel like it, you still got out there and exercised!!! That's the right attitude!!!
Good job on the Chip Challenge....that Kim is a tough one!!! She scares the beejeebies out of me sometimes!!!
Thank God I CAN'T have sweet tea on JC....
Man...you actually socialize with her in person....you are brave!! (I'm just jealous...I want to come play w/ her kids!!)

Keep up the good work Jen!! (and have a great week!!)

marie

Hi Marie-Thanks! Kim is a tough one, but i think thats what i needed haha--i hvaent had chips or soda! i think she wants us to think shes scary
Its actually fun hanging out with them--amazing


Well today was a good day--Another day with at least 8 glasses of water, no soda/chips and within my calorie range!!! Tomorrow i will exercise..Tomorrow is also the day i designated for weigh in--i started at 152, so im anxious to see if i lost any weight!
have a great night!

 

[toystoryduo]

Tracy-Thank you! If you dont mind, i may be contacting you throughout this next semester..im very worried! i would really appreciate it ! is the first day the worst?!

Hi Jen,

I have to be honest with you and say that for me, the last day of each teaching assignment was the worst. It was so hard because for the last few weeks of each assignment, the classroom was mine and I had the students full time. I got to know them, their likes and dislikes, their habits, their abilities and it becamse so hard saying goodbye. Each class sent me off with the most amazing gifts, speeches, and memory books and it was so hard.

On the first day of school, the kids will be so excited to have a student teacher! I remember my students kept looking at me and came over to my desk and asked lots of questions. They helped me to feel at home in their classroom.

What grade do you have again? If you have younger kids, maybe you can take a bag with you that has Mickey on it. That way, you can look at it and smile, knowing that Mickey is your graduation present and that you are one day closer to having your own classroom! The kids can look at it and say, "Hey, she likes Mickey Mouse!" and that might help break the ice with them..... Just a suggestion. (My kids went gaga over pictures of my dogs and that became the ice breaker for the first few days. They would ask about my dogs and ask if they could meet them. )

Jen, you are going to do a great job! I know you're a bit nervous.... Just take some deep breaths and know that we are cheering you on! Also, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Good luck at weigh in tomorrow! You are doing a great job and I bet the scale will show it!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Jen,

I have to be honest with you and say that for me, the last day of each teaching assignment was the worst. It was so hard because for the last few weeks of each assignment, the classroom was mine and I had the students full time. I got to know them, their likes and dislikes, their habits, their abilities and it becamse so hard saying goodbye. Each class sent me off with the most amazing gifts, speeches, and memory books and it was so hard.

On the first day of school, the kids will be so excited to have a student teacher! I remember my students kept looking at me and came over to my desk and asked lots of questions. They helped me to feel at home in their classroom.

What grade do you have again? If you have younger kids, maybe you can take a bag with you that has Mickey on it. That way, you can look at it and smile, knowing that Mickey is your graduation present and that you are one day closer to having your own classroom! The kids can look at it and say, "Hey, she likes Mickey Mouse!" and that might help break the ice with them..... Just a suggestion. (My kids went gaga over pictures of my dogs and that became the ice breaker for the first few days. They would ask about my dogs and ask if they could meet them. )

Jen, you are going to do a great job! I know you're a bit nervous.... Just take some deep breaths and know that we are cheering you on! Also, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Good luck at weigh in tomorrow! You are doing a great job and I bet the scale will show it!

Tracy-
thank you SO much! I have developmental kindergarten--When i was in the classroom for a few minutes, the teacher introduced me and the kids barely looked my way. its funny because i have taught before (4 years at Goddard) but im more worried than i am at Goddard, i guess because its new..I HATE being observed and i know its going to freak me out when my supervisor comes. I guess im just so scared because its a new experience..i know i have to do it, but im worried thinking its 1 week..
I still have a week of break at least!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well, i ended up out to dinner with my grandma before her surgery last night, i stayed within my calories, but nkow the weighin wouldnt be good, so were pushing that off til tomorrow! Evgerything is still going okay--no soda/chips, at l east 8 glasses of water, staying in calories, and exercising every other day. I am just relaxing now and will exercise today, then i am headed to a friends to help her to revise her final paper for an online course.
Tomorrow is our dinner with steve--i cant wait to see him, but its going to be a very bittersweet night, im sure.
I will post tomorrow how my weigh in goes!

 

[toystoryduo]

for tomorrow's weigh-in, Jen. Have a great time with Steve tomorrow and please let him know that he'll be in our prayers.

 

[kimwim8]

GOOD LUCK TODAY!!

I know you'll do great with the weigh-in.

And hugs for your dinner with Steve. Yes, it will be bittersweet - but he knows what to expect over there and knows what to do. He'll be in our thoughts and prayers. If there's ever anything I can send or help you with for him....let me know!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well i had a GOOD weighin today!!!!!
I started at 152 and today i weighed in at 148.5! I know i wont always have a 3.5 lb loss, but it was a nice start and im not discouraged yet!

I feel proud of my self that i actually have stuck on track for a week--i know its only one week, but its a start!!!

 

[kimwim8]

AWESOME!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well i just got home from dinner with my family, steve, aldo, and my brother's girlfriend. Steve is leaving for Iraq tuesday, but he will be coming monday to see us and say goodbye..
here are some pics..

This is Aldo, me, and Steve at dinner--Steve is the one leaving Tuesday, Aldo may be staying here for awhile
http://render2.snapfish.com/render2...?*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0n|Rup6lQQ|/of=50,590,442

This is Aldo, me, my brother, Steve, and Christina (my brother's girlfriend)
http://render2.snapfish.com/render2...?*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPJQ|Rup6lQQ|/of=50,590,442

and finally, the guys being funny, wearing the chef hats they give to kids
http://render2.snapfish.com/render2...?*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPJQ|Rup6lQQ|/of=50,590,442

 

[toystoryduo]

Weigh to go on weigh in, Jen! Keep up the good work!

Those are great pictures! Thanks for sharing! Steve will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Have a great Thursday!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Jen. Just wanted to let you know I'll be thinking about you and your grandmom tomorrow.

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Jen - first of all, congrats on the loss!!! Doesn't it feel great??!! You're doing a great job on the C&S Challenge!!
Second-hugs & pixie dust to you and g-mom tomorrow.
Third-Great pics!!!! The guys are very handsome....which one are you going to keep?? (not your brother, they only allow that in Kentucky and Arkansas....and some places in Alabama I'm told! )

Have a great day tomorrow....we'll be thinking about ya!
marie

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hey Jen - first of all, congrats on the loss!!! Doesn't it feel great??!! You're doing a great job on the C&S Challenge!!
Second-hugs & pixie dust to you and g-mom tomorrow.
Third-Great pics!!!! The guys are very handsome....which one are you going to keep?? (not your brother, they only allow that in Kentucky and Arkansas....and some places in Alabama I'm told! )

Have a great day tomorrow....we'll be thinking about ya!
marie

Hey Jen. Just wanted to let you know I'll be thinking about you and your grandmom tomorrow.

Weigh to go on weigh in, Jen! Keep up the good work!

Those are great pictures! Thanks for sharing! Steve will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Have a great Thursday!

Thanks guys for the support--i appreciate it
No chips and soda yet,,but i did have ice cream,but ive been good other than that..
Tomorrow, not sure whats going on yet,,she has to be at the hospital at 6 so i may just go then or else wait and see if its going to be a long surgery and then go in..

Marie--not keeping ANY of those guys! They are both like my brothers--Steve i have known since 2002--im going to be absolutely crushed when he leaves, but gotta keep thinking positive (kim tells me that!)

Im gonna go get ready for bed, early day tomorrow--have agreat night