Great day with the family!

I had such a great day with my family today.  We (my mom, dad, husband, and 3 kids) went to "This is the Place"  Heritage park. We got there at 9 am and stayed until 1.  We would have stayed longer, but it just got way too hot (upper 90's).  It's a "park" about what life was like in Utah in the 1800's.  Lots of walking and going into HOT buildings.  The best part, the walking. 

Eating: not too good.  We had lunch at Carl's Jr. and I had the Teriyaki burger...YUMMY, but not healthy at all.  To make up for it, I'm not eating anything else today except a salad.  I am drinking LOTS of water, so I'm hoping that will help also.  I hope I have more self-control tomorrow. 

I hope everyone else had a great day!!!

Jenn

Going good

Things are going pretty good in the weight loss department.  I've been doing a fairly decent job at eating right.  It's feels good.  Exercise is going good too.  I'm not exercising as much as I would like, but I'm getting at least 20-30 minutes a day in. 

I'm enjoying my time off.  The kids and I have been spending a lot of time outdoors.  The weather here has been GREAT!!!  Hot, but great.  I'm hoping that by next summer I'll be in shape enough to be able to bring my kids to the water park or amusement park. 

Jenn

1st Day!!

I've done pretty good today.  For breakfast I had a fruit/yogurt smoothie (homemade).  Lunch was a tuna sandwich with whole what bread (loaded with fiber) and lettuce.  Snack was not good...ChexMix.  Then for dinner I had some crackers and more of my tuna salad.  I've made the decision to not eat after 6 p.m. so dinner was early. 

I'm proud of myself for not eating at my daughters class party today (for the last day of school).  They had a ton of food and none of it was healthy or appealing, so I walked down to my other daughters classroom...to get away from the food...I walked into her classroom just in time to see them handing out cupcakes and candy bars.  Thanks teach for loading them up with sugar a half our before they had to go home.  LOL 

I still haven't exercised yet today, so I'll probably do an exercise video after the kids go to bed.  I wanted to get up and go walking early this moring, but I my friend was over last night and we ended up talking until 2:30 this morning...early morning exercise was NOT going to happen. 

I hope everyone is doing good.  WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

Jenn

I'M FREE!!!!!!

I'm off work for the next 6 weeks and I am so happy about it!!  I don't have to go back until August 8th.  I love my job.  LOL 

I spent 4 hours today, at work, packing, moving, pushing, and lifting.  I'm exhausted, but it feels great to be working so hard.  I had to go to work today to pack my desk, I'm getting a new desk next month so everything has to go into storage until I go back in August. 

I'm starting my walking regime tomorrow and I'm excited.  This is wonderful!!!  Life is good.

Oh, and I got my acceptance letter to the beauty college.  I start on November 6th (if I get all my financial aid in order). 

Jenn 

Time for a change

I'm REALLY looking forward to June11th...my last day of work for the summer.  I hate, hate, hate, hate (most of the time) my boss, but I enjoy my  job and the people I work with (minus my boss).  A break for the summer is going to be much needed!!  LOL  A chance to forget the woes of my job and rejuvinate.

Weight loss...ummmmmm, well, let's see.....not good.  I have quit drinking all soda's and only drink water, that's about the only good thing I've done.  I just haven't make weight loss my main focus or goal for the past few months and now that I have some time off this summer I'm going to jump start it.  Lots of fruit and veggies and outdoor exercise....walking.

I also did something that I have wanted to do since I was in High School....I applied to beauty college (back then, where I lived, beauty school was for those who couldn't make it in "regular" college...how dumb was that to let that get in my way of something I've always had an interest in).  I mailed in my application to the college yesterday and also finished my application for financial aid.  We'll see what they all say...it's in their hands now. 

Have a great day!!!

Jenn

Things are going great!

19 days to freedom!!!!  19 days until summer vacation!!!!  I'm excited, can you tell? 

The weight loss is coming along.  I'm on day 3 of being Soda free.  It's hard, but I'm feeling pretty good. 

Again, I'm having to go exercise-less.  I had surgery on my big toe last week and I can barely walk at work, let alone around the block for exercise. 

I've been doing pretty good on my eating.  I did a little splurging last night at dinner. Famous Dave's BBQ.  My mom and dad took my husband and I out for dinner for our 10th wedding anniversary.  The one thing I'm proud of myself about...I didn't eat all the food at once.  I saved most of it back for lunch today, and the lunch wasn't eaten by just me, I split it between myself and my friend.  It was enough food for us to feel satisfied and not stuffed. 

I've been doing good at my eating at work too.  I've avoided the bagels and cream cheese, muffins, and most junk food.  I've been sticking to fruit and the lunches I bring from home.  The weight isn't coming off fast, but it's coming off slowly and that's all I can do to do it safely. 

To all you mom's out there: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Jenn

Spring Break

I decided to start my spring break a day early and I'm so glad I did.  It's a beautiful sunny day and it's going to be in the 70's.  I've got the windows open, and I've started my spring cleaning.  It's such a great day to start some serious weight loss. 

I'm thinking that starting a New Year's resolution in January is useless for me.  Spring is the way to go...new life everywhere and everything feels so fresh.  It's a fresh start. 

I'm looking forward to catching up on everyone. 

Jenn 

Next week...

I'm looking forward to next week.  I'll finally be able to sit down and relax...and get my life organized and back on track.  SPRING BREAK!!!  My girls have spring break this week and my son and I have it next week...different school districts. 

This was the last week of working 6 days a week until next month.  I've been so tired and sore after work that I haven't been doing a lot of exercise.  I have done a little, but not what I'd like to be doing.  I'm using next week at home to get into a rountine that I can continue after I go back to work.  I was doing pretty good on Atkins, I was getting my blood sugars down, feeling energetic, and losing weight...then...I had a gall bladder attack and that all went down the drain.  I'm just not sure what to do anymore. I'm getting out some of my weight loss books and looking for something that will let me eat a lot of fruit and veggies and not feel starved all day. 

Jenn

Need Sleep...LOTS of sleep

Good afternoon,

What a week...and it's only Monday.  I've decided that working 6 days a week is not good...it's good for the paycheck, but it's not good for my sanity.    The one light at the end of the tunnel...SPRING BREAK!!!  I have this week and next week, then I'm off for a week.  Can't wait.  I have no plans, but I'm looking forward to sleeping in past 5:30 a.m. 

I started Atkins again today...I'm doing pretty good and day one is almost over.  I want to get my blood sugars under better control and get off insulin.  I started moving towards the kitchen to find something to eat (I'm sure I would have picked something NOT on the OK list) but I decided to come here and do a little blogging instead. 

I found my mantra in the WW magazine last night (I'm not doing WW, but I like the magazine)....

"I promise to embrace my inner diva by getting a pedicure before stepping on the scale.

I promise to walk with attitude even when I don't feel good about myself.  I'll fake it - who needs to know?"

Have a great day!

Jenn 

Long time, no type

wow, it's been a couple of weeks since I've had a chance to update.  Things have been busy, busy, busy!!  Work is totally chaotic...the other Coordinator quit, so guess who gets to pick up the slack...YUP....ME!!!    Oh well, working about 55 hours a week is a good paycheck. 

For the weight loss...NOT GOOD!!  I haven't even TRIED.  I haven't gained any, but I haven't lost either.  My goal is to get on track this week.  My husband started his new job this week and we're trying to get all of our schedules to work.  I think I'm starting to get into the swing of things and now I can concentrate on my weight loss.  I'm so tired of starting and stoping and not really puting my heart into it.  I have to do it. 

I'm so glad to have this place to put my thoughts. 

Jenn