Joelyfaithsmommy's Journal to Freedom! (Comments Very Welcome!)

keenercam said:
Jen -- I have been where you are, and am there even today. But I want to LIVE at the gator farm and get imbued with that indomitable upbeat attitude that seems to ROCK there!
Just keep thinking of those 22w jeans, girl. That will inspire you.

And just think, your pix from WDW next week will be "in progress" pix, not "start" pix. Isn't that awesome? You will be saying "In this picture, I had been on WISH for x days and had already lost MORE THAN 10 POUNDS!!!!"

Carry that with you in your heart, Jen. Because you have earned it. Every day you get through is a success in and of itself. There were will be lots of positives you will reflect on every day.

Congratulations! You are going to go home and tell Jeff how you avoided the temptation of pizza and cake. And he is going to give you a huge hug and you can both be proud of you.

Make room for one more at the Gator farm! Jen, I am so filled with pride that I think I am going to run around my house to release this energy I have! You nixed a "twofer" deal= 2 for 1 temptation! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
You're sooo soo right! Thank you so much! :) Can't wait to fit into the 22's (jeans, the shorts already fit me) ;)

I'm actually quite anxious for june 19th to come, even though that will be the first day back from our trip, it's my 1 month anniversary and i am going to take a pic of me to compare with my pic taken on day one! EVEN AT DISNEY I'm going to do AWESOME, because:

I THINK I CAN :cool1:

I THINK I CAN :goodvibes

I THINK I CAN :teeth:

I KNOW I CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:

watch out world (DISNEY WORLD) HERE I COME!!! LOL....


THANKS!

signed~~~ Me (a work in progress!)
 
Will Mickey recognize you? We know you can!

Happy early birthday, Jen! :bday: :bday: :bday: :cake: :cake: !
 
oK, her's my day!

BREAKFAST: a few strawberries

LUNCH: Chicken breast w/motz cheese, cut radishes

DINNER: Turkey sandwich (2 slices on 2 pc reg bread) a few strawberries, some fresh pineapple, 2 pc cantalope, 5 small korean dumplings that had been steamed with what I believe was pork in them (these were quite small)...one medium size one, and some oriental noodles (3 bites) (We went to a pitch in dinner for my son's sixth grade class and they have a very diverse school with lots of Asian students...so I tried some of the Asien Cuisine.)...overall though for the day I think I was fine for calories/fat grams

OH YEA ALMOST FORGOT...had a small handful of 'puppy chow' ...if you don't know what this is please read my post on 4gator's journal! :teeth:

50 oz water for the day

DID NOT GET MY WALK IN :( which SUCKS!!! So I HAVE GOT TO DO IT TOMORROW! :blush:

ALSO FOR THOSE OF YOU JUST GETTING HERE! I didn't eat any pizza or birthday cake today OH YEA!!! ;)

movin on to day 15 YAY I'M HALF WAY TO NEW EATING HABITS!!! ONLY 15 MORE DAYS TO GO!!!!! :cool1:

huggies guys!
Jen
 

DAY 15 HAS ARRIVED!

I'm on my 'weigh' to another GREAT day! :cool1: :flower: :cool1:

Ok, here are my plans for eats this AM and noon:

Breakfast...strawberries and a little honey bunches of oats cereal w/almonds

lunch...turkey sandwich on ff low cal bread + banana + radishes :)

tonight jaron has a band concert (he plays trumpet) so i will leave work and go directly there...then home...it's raining so i think i'll be doing some DDR tonight instead of walking, but that's ok, AS LONG AS I DO IT!!!!! :earseek:

JUST CHECKIN IN!

hugs
jen
 
Hey, Jen! Great day yesterday! Congratulations! Sounds like you made awesome choices at the dinner last night, too. You must be sooo proud of yourself.

WISHing you another successful day!

Oh, helpful hint, if you are interested: On the days when I have to go right to someplace else after work, I make sure I have a pria bar (2 pts) or something like that with me in my purse, to eat right when I feel hungry, to hold me over until I can get home. Otherwise, I am so tempted to run through a drive thru window or something.
 
GREAT idea...i might run past CVS on my way out of work tonight and see if they have anything i can take with me...

thanks Cam!

well i kinda felt like i ate too many of the little dumpling things...but maybe not...i just wasnt' sure what was in them... :( they were VERY good ;)

ps i skipped pizza TWICE yesterday...they had it at the pitch in as well! :(

:teeth: YAY ME :cheer2:

Jen
 
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Jen, in case it provides any guidance, wontons are usually 1 point each. So, if those little things you ate seem like what you'd find in wonton soup, you can figure they are around 50 calories/1 WW point each. So, you really did not do badly at all. :cool1:

Be sure to look near the slimfast bars etc for pria bars. There are lots of flavors -- I know my son LOVES the french vanilla, but I find it a bit sweet. :Pinkbounc I am also finding that the Nature Valley fruit & nut chewy granola type bar (often near the cereals) is very very filling, probably because of the almonds and fruits in it.

The other thing I try to keep in my purse is sugarless gum -- carefree koolerz berry or watermelon flavors are very sweet and I find that I really don't want to eat anything else when I have chewed that kind of gum for a few minutes. Have fun shopping!

It is so funny now how I have granola or pria bars in the door of my DH's van, in my glove compartment or in the door of my car, in my desk drawer, in my workout bag (which I now put in my car EVERY morning), and on the first shelf of the snack cabinet. It's like having an emergency first aid kit at the ready. I know, I am goofy! :crazy: But, by having it there, I can often avoid eating anything until I get home. It's kind of a mind game. It's like, if there isn't something smart for me to eat, I am compelled to stop for a taco. But if there is something, I can take it or leave it. :confused3

Keep up the great work! I am LOVING hearing about how you are doing, one day at a time. Oh, and if you want some hints for meals in WDW, I had a great time in March doing WW at WDW, just to see if I could!
 
Tips for WDW:

--Eat breakfast in your room. If you have a car, stop at the Super Target and pick up fruit, yogurt, etc. If not, bring a box of cereal or some bars (I like South Beach and Clif bars) for a good start. If you start with a good breakfast you won't feel the need to attack every ice cream cart.
--Split EVERYTHING. You may find that half a Mickey bar or Dole Whip is enough. You can always go back for more.
--Order things a la carte. You don't have to get the fries with sandwiches. You can order one combo and one extra sandwich and split the fries.
--Order veggies or fruit as a side item in restaurants instead of fries, potatoes, rice, etc. You can get carrots or an apple instead of fries in a combo meal at most counter service restaurants.
--Drink as much water as you can!
--Stop at the fresh fruit stands for snacks. A big slice of watermelon is a sweet refreshing treat for almost no calories!
--Watch out for mindless munching. Are you really hungry or did you get that popcorn while waiting for Fantasmic because you were bored?
--Be careful about staying OP as much as possible. It may be just me, but it was super duper hard to get back on!
--Try some different, healthier options at the counter service restaurants. Some ideas: Grilled Chicken Salad at Pecos Bills at MK. Vegetarian Chili at Columbia Harbor House at MK. Food Court at the Land at Epcot. Tangieriene Cafe in Morrocco at Epcot. Studio Catering Company at MGM. Turkey Wrap/Corn Chowder combo at Tusker House at AK. Barbecue Chicken Salad at Flame Tree at AK.
--Beware of the sugar free items. The sugar free ice cream may save you a calorie or two, but the sugar free candies and pastries have the same amount of calories as the "real thing" and the malitol they sweeten them with may make you sick to your stomach.
--Combine fun with exercise. Rent hydrobikes, paddle boats, and surrey bikes. Try out the miniature golf courses (Fantasia Gardens by the Swan/Dolphin is my favorite)

Hope you have an awesome time!!!
 
THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!!!! :cool1:

boy it's been a long drug out day...I'M POOPED! :earseek:

Tonight we're having some home made bbq shredded chicken sandwiches and baked lays. :)

SOUNDS YUMMIE TO ME! :teeth:

I have to say, i'm in a little bit of a upsetting mood...one of my friends just emailed me and well, she's just being childish is basically what it amounts to. I love her to death, but she needs to grow up, and she seriously just tried to bring my day DOWN...however SHE DID NOT SUCCEED!!!!! :goodvibes

I NEED A HUG! :rolleyes:

or a nap :p

or some good lovin' :rotfl2: OH GATOR GUY :wave2:

whooops, did i type that out loud?? :rolleyes1

LMBO!!!

ok, back to work, only 1 hr 45 min left!! YIPPIE :cheer2:

HUGGIES,
Jen
 
:hug: :hug: :hug:

How's that? Your dinner sounds good. I love bbq chicken. Great job not letting your friend ruin your day.

Keep your chin up.
Beth
 
ok, was simply too tired to post this last night and went to bed...however day 16 is upon me and I don't want to get behind...so here are the eats for yesterday:

BREAKFAST: Strawberries + 1 c Honey bunches of oats w/almonds

LUNCH: cajun turkey sandwich (plain) on ff low cal bread (2 pcs)...banana, a couple of strawberries

SNACK: 1 c honey bunches of oats cereal + few pieces of beef jerkey (low cal 99% ff)

DINNER: Home made bbq chicken (the stringy kind) on 2 pc ff low cal bread + a handful of PLAIN baked lays...and a Kelloggs strawberry cereal bar


WATER: lots and lots ;) no seriously....I know I drank like 42 oz...not my best, but better than none!

EXCERCISE: ok, KILL ME NOW!!! lol...pathetic I know, but I didnt' walk for the second night in a row...when we got home it was dark and I just couldn't motivate myself to do it...so i'm walking today at lunch PERIOD!!!

nuff' said

HUGGIES!!!
Jen

PS: this is going to be a SUPER day I just KNOW it!!!! :cool1:
 
now for 'todays' post...lol

OK LADIES...I'm feeling the pain of eating that beef jerky!!! I am SOOOOO BLOATED this morning OMG...it's unreal I can even feel it in my FACE!!! :guilty:

I'm also EXTREMELY thirsty!!!! (should be good for drinking water huh?) :rotfl:

I weighed in the same this morning at the past few mornings, but I am so bloated who knows what I really weigh??? ...I'm just going to keep on keeping on though, and I figure it's a LESSON LEARNED!!!

ok, enough about me, how are YOU??
 
Hiya -

Congratulations on the big upcoming birthday :cake: If you see a bus driver named Judy while you are here it is me. I'm the only Judy. Remember that the average person walks 5 miles a day here at WDW. :cool1: Oh and don't forget your :umbrella: since June is our rainy month.
Judy
 
Hi Judy...I will keep my eyes out for you :teeth:

I've seen it's been raining up a storm down there the past couple weeks (no pun intended) LOL...we're hoping we'll escape it while we're there, at least for the majority of the time!

HERE'S HOPIN' :)

huggies,
Jen
 
Hi Jen!

I want to say how much I enjoy reading your journal. ::yes:: Your enthusiasm and your positive attitude always puts a huge :teeth: on my face! You are doing a great job! :cheer2:

Just a few more days and you'll be in WDW!!! :Pinkbounc That is awesome! Any chance you could bring back some extra :wizard: :wizard: from WDW to share with your WISH friends? ;)

Have a great day Jen!!!! :sunny:
 
ahhh, that's so sweet! Thank you so much for reading (and posting) on my journal!!! I so appreciate the good vibes!! :goodvibes and the so nice comments! :)

Of course I'll bring some :wizard: :wizard: back for my WISH friends YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

as for the UPBEAT attitude...we'll, that's just me ( IT GET'S ANNOYING AFTER AWHILE I'VE BEEN TOLD) :rotfl2: oh well....it's better than being grumpy all the time, right? :rotfl:

:teeth: JEN :teeth:
 
Hey, Jen! What is the game plan for lunch today? Hopefully, something interesting! I am eating the last of the garlic herb shrimp & broccoli with some brown rice. Haven't thought about dinner yet, but I took out a package of ground turkey that I may season with taco seasoning and mix with lettuce & tomatoes, and maybe, some fat free cheddar. That always makes a very satisfying bulked up meal.
 

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