Good morning everyone. I hope that you are all staying strong during the holidays! Remember all the shopping you are doing in the malls, not the computer, is a good workout! Walking back and forth back and forth. i bet you log at least 2 miles every time you are at the mall. LOL! At least it feels that way!
I have been doing pretty good this week, staying on target with my food. The only thing I have a problem with is the new WW program. I feel they switched it up b/c so many people knew the old way of counting and wasn't coming to the meetings. I think it is a big money maker. Right now I find it hard to get the 2 mins it take to calculate the new points. I start out good then by dinner time I go by the old way. I am still going spinning and tring to figure out with Brian schedule when I can run. I don't like running by myself at night. I normally would but one of the school mom's told me about this guy who lives in the area who is a drug addict and has been in jail and robs the local stores....and they all know him and everything. So that makes me a little nervous to run by myself. I am going to keep on going through the holidays and hope to keep losing too! I will get on the new points system as soon as I can. it is such a PIA! Today is half day for Abby and then they go to Pop-pop for a while! Me I have to work. Pray for a busy night so I can finish my shopping!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
A little off topic...JEnn
A special someone gave this to me when Abby was born and I Love it!!
How Preemie Moms Are Chosen
(Adapted from Erma Bombeck)
Did you ever wonder how the mothers of premature babies are chosen? Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth, selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As he observes, he instructs his angels to take notes in a giant ledger. "Beth Armstrong, son. Patron Saint, Matthew. Marjorie Forrest, daughter. Patron Saint, Celia. Carrie Rutledge, twins. Patron Saint ... give her Gerard. He's used to profanity." Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a preemie."
The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy."
"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a premature baby a mother who knows no laughter? That would be cruel."
"But does she have the patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience, or she'll drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it. I watched her today. She has that sense of self and independence so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has a world of its own. She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy."
"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."
God smiles. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just the right amount of selfishness."
The angel gasps, "Selfishness?! Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she will never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't know it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a spoken word. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says 'mama' for the first time, she will be witness to a miracle and know it. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see – ignorance, cruelty, prejudice – and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side."
"And what about her Patron Saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in the air. God smiles.
"A mirror will suffice."
How Preemie Moms Are Chosen
(Adapted from Erma Bombeck)
Did you ever wonder how the mothers of premature babies are chosen? Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth, selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As he observes, he instructs his angels to take notes in a giant ledger. "Beth Armstrong, son. Patron Saint, Matthew. Marjorie Forrest, daughter. Patron Saint, Celia. Carrie Rutledge, twins. Patron Saint ... give her Gerard. He's used to profanity." Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a preemie."
The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy."
"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a premature baby a mother who knows no laughter? That would be cruel."
"But does she have the patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience, or she'll drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it. I watched her today. She has that sense of self and independence so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has a world of its own. She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy."
"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."
God smiles. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just the right amount of selfishness."
The angel gasps, "Selfishness?! Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she will never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't know it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a spoken word. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says 'mama' for the first time, she will be witness to a miracle and know it. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see – ignorance, cruelty, prejudice – and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side."
"And what about her Patron Saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in the air. God smiles.
"A mirror will suffice."
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Frosty......(Kelly)
Ok it can be spring now....I have my first official 5 mile run today in West Chester. It's the 33rd annual Brian's run -which is a great run that benefits different charitys each year. This will be my first time doing this run but from what other people told me it's a big run and a lot of fun. I wish it was warmer (currently it's 30 degrees) but maybe that will make me run faster.... =) I wish I wasn't doing this one alone but my partner (Jenn) has work so I'll let her slide.... =)
Yesterday was a good day at FA - - - lost .2 which is better than a gain. Altough I have to say i'm happy where I am with my weight - if I lose a few more lbs that fine but not much more. I'd really just like to become a better runner, biker, and overall healthier person.
Tip - for everyone who doesn't like to workout or be outside in this cold , if you can find a pool to go to inside GO..the water workouts are fun and when you are doing them don't feel like as much work as they really are - it's a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. We don't swim we run back and forth in the lane and walk, tread water for a minute, do some planks with the noodle and ab crunches. Try it!!!!
Yesterday was a good day at FA - - - lost .2 which is better than a gain. Altough I have to say i'm happy where I am with my weight - if I lose a few more lbs that fine but not much more. I'd really just like to become a better runner, biker, and overall healthier person.
Tip - for everyone who doesn't like to workout or be outside in this cold , if you can find a pool to go to inside GO..the water workouts are fun and when you are doing them don't feel like as much work as they really are - it's a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. We don't swim we run back and forth in the lane and walk, tread water for a minute, do some planks with the noodle and ab crunches. Try it!!!!
Friday, December 3, 2010
SEEE
Now you all know that we are not super Women....we try but we have our down points too....we both got into a rut with work, kids and eating...now it is our jobs to help each other out and get our asses moving..
Kelly doens't want to get on the scale tomorrow....I think (and going to make her) get on the scale...I don't care if she is lifetime or not..You need to get on that scale to see the number.....make that your Dr Doofemshmirtz.....whatever that number is is your evil twin that you are going to crush next week!
My goal for next week....workout more, EAT MUCH MUCH BETTER! and Try not to stress...
We will do this....my goal is to get to lifetime.....and keep Kelly at her goal....LET"S DO THIS!!
Kelly doens't want to get on the scale tomorrow....I think (and going to make her) get on the scale...I don't care if she is lifetime or not..You need to get on that scale to see the number.....make that your Dr Doofemshmirtz.....whatever that number is is your evil twin that you are going to crush next week!
My goal for next week....workout more, EAT MUCH MUCH BETTER! and Try not to stress...
We will do this....my goal is to get to lifetime.....and keep Kelly at her goal....LET"S DO THIS!!
sooooo tired and soooo stressed......(Kelly)
This week sucked!!! I was off to a good start with my 5mile run on Sat but then it just fell apart. I've been soooo stupidly busy at work the past couple of days - I spent 12 hours looking at the same spreadsheets over and over and now I'm waiting on a customer to tell me if they are right or if i have to do them again...AHHH!!!!! Besides that stress I'm such a procrastinator that I didn't write my paper that is due today for a rough draft. I was going to do it last night but I was so tired from work and staring at a screen that I just couldn't do it. Hopefully I'll get some time today to do it - - I got sleep last night and I feel better this morning.
As far as working out goes I tried to work out everyday but yesterday it wasn't possible and this morning in spinning my knees hurt so bad that I had to get off the bike and go to the hot tub. I don't know what's going on with my knees but it needs to stop.
Eating this week has been horrible - I've eaten like a pig for real. Not just that I'm not writing down - I've eaten nothing but bad food all week. Don't know why but it's gotta stop - I don't feel as good when I eat bad both mentally and physically. So starting tomorrow I'm going to use the new program to get back on track with eating next week.
Gotta get back to work and paper writing ......
As far as working out goes I tried to work out everyday but yesterday it wasn't possible and this morning in spinning my knees hurt so bad that I had to get off the bike and go to the hot tub. I don't know what's going on with my knees but it needs to stop.
Eating this week has been horrible - I've eaten like a pig for real. Not just that I'm not writing down - I've eaten nothing but bad food all week. Don't know why but it's gotta stop - I don't feel as good when I eat bad both mentally and physically. So starting tomorrow I'm going to use the new program to get back on track with eating next week.
Gotta get back to work and paper writing ......
Friday...(jenn)
Well it is friday and I have all of about 24 hours to lose as much weight as I can..LOL! Weigh in is tomorrow and also the new program. Not sure if I am going to like the new way or not! I don't mind change, but if it is not broke they there is no reason to fix it right!
I will let you all know how it is....my biggest problem is writing down my food. I hate doing it....BUT i know that when I do I lose weight, when I don't...I get lazy and end up either gaining or staying the same....for tomorrow I am hoping to stay the same....trying to eat leftovers from Thanksgiving...UGH! I am ok with eating breakfast food for the next couple days!
These past two weeks have been little hard on me, with gaining and then the holidays. I know it is not an excuse and I am hoping that Bill(our leader) can help get me back on track...Stress is my biggest problem. Everyone who knows me knows that B got laid off. He just started a temporary position with UPS for the holidays....But it is going to be a tight Christmas....I hate not being able to go and order something that I want to get someone....I am now stressing about how I am going to be able to get everything done by Christmas without waiting till the last minute. I hate money!!! It doesn't make you happy but it sure as hell makes your life a little easier! LOL!
going to gon on and read a bunch of success stories for weight loss maybe that will help me get back!!!
I will let you all know how it is....my biggest problem is writing down my food. I hate doing it....BUT i know that when I do I lose weight, when I don't...I get lazy and end up either gaining or staying the same....for tomorrow I am hoping to stay the same....trying to eat leftovers from Thanksgiving...UGH! I am ok with eating breakfast food for the next couple days!
These past two weeks have been little hard on me, with gaining and then the holidays. I know it is not an excuse and I am hoping that Bill(our leader) can help get me back on track...Stress is my biggest problem. Everyone who knows me knows that B got laid off. He just started a temporary position with UPS for the holidays....But it is going to be a tight Christmas....I hate not being able to go and order something that I want to get someone....I am now stressing about how I am going to be able to get everything done by Christmas without waiting till the last minute. I hate money!!! It doesn't make you happy but it sure as hell makes your life a little easier! LOL!
going to gon on and read a bunch of success stories for weight loss maybe that will help me get back!!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
A little Support and kick in the ass is all I needed....(jenn)
What a crappy beginning to December! This rain is horrible, taking Abby to school was a very drenching experience. Abby, Marissa and Little Chris all in the down pouring rain! FUN!!
So anyway I have been in that funk...and I have to say that having someone going through the journey with you is all you need. Kelly came over last night and we ran three miles and then this morning did our spinning class....(LADIES!!!)......that was the kick in the ass that I needed to get my ass back.....thanks kelly!
There is a huge difference in how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally when you eat bad or don't workout or both! I know I get into a miserable mood and don't want to talk to anyone! I almost feel depressed! I know that my husband can see it b/c he is usually the brunt of my crankiness! Once I work out and make the right choices...I feel so much better!
This whole journey is about making the right choices and there will be days where you just say...F that salad...I want a cheese steak......you know what? That is fine have that cheese steak BUT only have half, don't get mayo on it, fill it with veggies instead of extra cheese and meat....Have that Cheese steak but Make a choice.....and make it the right choice....there are time where I am like...I want the cheese steak BUT i think about how much more running/spinning/working out will i have to do in order to enjoy 10 mins of eating bliss.....Yes My name is Jenn and I am a Fat Kid. I love Food and I love Junk Food! But I am here to make the right choices and try to make my life better for me and my family. I want to out live everyone so that Kelly and I can move into the Sunrise community and terrorize the place(LOL) Only kidding even though I think that will happen anyway.....I want to be able to take my kids on bike rides and trail walks and let them experience the stuff I did as a kid. I want to be able to go on vacation with my husband when we get older and not feel so tired and run down at the end of the day! I look at my mom who is (sorry mom) 62 years old and she is awesome. She can keep up with her grand kids and play with them and ENJOY them while being actively involved with their lives. She walks everyday and bikes on the weekends(when she can). She is an inspiration to be healthy! I want to take my kids to DISNEY World and out last them......
Don't get frustrated....get back to working out and eating right! Find someone to kick you in the ass when u need it. Find someone to give you that little push!
Well gotta go chcek on the Playdough Kids!! We r making Ice-Cream Playdough...0 Calories LOL!
So anyway I have been in that funk...and I have to say that having someone going through the journey with you is all you need. Kelly came over last night and we ran three miles and then this morning did our spinning class....(LADIES!!!)......that was the kick in the ass that I needed to get my ass back.....thanks kelly!
There is a huge difference in how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally when you eat bad or don't workout or both! I know I get into a miserable mood and don't want to talk to anyone! I almost feel depressed! I know that my husband can see it b/c he is usually the brunt of my crankiness! Once I work out and make the right choices...I feel so much better!
This whole journey is about making the right choices and there will be days where you just say...F that salad...I want a cheese steak......you know what? That is fine have that cheese steak BUT only have half, don't get mayo on it, fill it with veggies instead of extra cheese and meat....Have that Cheese steak but Make a choice.....and make it the right choice....there are time where I am like...I want the cheese steak BUT i think about how much more running/spinning/working out will i have to do in order to enjoy 10 mins of eating bliss.....Yes My name is Jenn and I am a Fat Kid. I love Food and I love Junk Food! But I am here to make the right choices and try to make my life better for me and my family. I want to out live everyone so that Kelly and I can move into the Sunrise community and terrorize the place(LOL) Only kidding even though I think that will happen anyway.....I want to be able to take my kids on bike rides and trail walks and let them experience the stuff I did as a kid. I want to be able to go on vacation with my husband when we get older and not feel so tired and run down at the end of the day! I look at my mom who is (sorry mom) 62 years old and she is awesome. She can keep up with her grand kids and play with them and ENJOY them while being actively involved with their lives. She walks everyday and bikes on the weekends(when she can). She is an inspiration to be healthy! I want to take my kids to DISNEY World and out last them......
Don't get frustrated....get back to working out and eating right! Find someone to kick you in the ass when u need it. Find someone to give you that little push!
Well gotta go chcek on the Playdough Kids!! We r making Ice-Cream Playdough...0 Calories LOL!
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