Jen's Diary of Random Stuff.... Take Two!!

Nicely done, Jen!! Both on the loss and the lower pant size! :biggrin:


Glad to see you're doing well and keeping up with it, and the results speak for themselves
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I need to get some new clothes as well. My winter jacket from last year (large) is like a 2x on me now. Good, but bad, since this kind of thing can get expensive :p
 
A[quote name="Frogged" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_841325"]Nicely done, Jen!! Both on the loss and the lower pant size! :D

Glad to see you're doing well and keeping up with it, and the results speak for themselves :)

I need to get some new clothes as well. My winter jacket from last year (large) is like a 2x on me now. Good, but bad, since this kind of thing can get expensive :p
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Thanks!

I need a new winter coat too. The one I have now is pretty big on me. It's definitely doesn't feel as warm as it did last year either, I'm guessing since it's baggier and more air gets in. Buying new clothes is so expensive. It feels REALLY awesome though..lol! :)
 
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Hey Jen look at you!!!! Teh process of loosing weight gets expansive I agree with you!!!! I have been refusing to buy clothes for the last 3 years cause I keep saying no point on spending a lot when I want to loose the weight! Once you start loosing weight it's not a choice you have at some point, its a good news cause who doesn't like to go down in dress size!!! Good job I love reading your journal you have a way with words!!! Keep it up!
 
AAn apple with peanut butter is possibly the best snack ever. Sigh.. I want more. I also wanna eat a huge spoonful of just peanut butter..haha! ( I used to do that more than I'd like to admit! :blush5:) I gotta be good until Thanksgiving though, because I'm pigging out that day! It kind of makes me a little nervous, BUT it's Thanksgiving and I'm going to enjoy it. I'll probably skip my cheat meal on Saturday to make up for it. The pumpkin pie alone with be worth it! :)

[quote name="Verobc" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_841532"]Hey Jen look at you!!!!  Teh process of loosing weight gets expansive I agree with you!!!! I have been refusing to buy clothes for the last 3 years cause I keep saying no point on spending a lot when I want to loose the weight!  Once you start loosing weight it's not a choice you have at some point, its a good news cause who doesn't like to go down in dress size!!! Good job I love reading your journal you have a way with words!!! Keep it up!
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Thanks!

Yeah, you can only go so long before you have to cave and buy new pants..lol! I couldn't stand it anymore. Having pants that actually fit has motivated me even more. I can't wait to get down to the next size! So exciting! :)
 
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AOh my gosh, I ate so much yesterday. I think I was in a pie coma by the time I went to bed. I feel like I should feel guilty, but I don't. It was a delicious dinner and only happens once a year, so it was worth it. I have decided though, that I'm not going to weigh myself this Saturday. I really don't need to see that number. lol! So I'll wait til next week. :)
 
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I don't think you should feel guilty around this time of year.


Sure, be aware of your indulgence, but stressing about it isn't going to help. This time of year is just one of those times where you should really enjoy life, family, friends, and not be so consumed with the stress of calorie counting. There's 11 more months out of the year for that kind of thing :)


Glad you're having a good holiday, Jen!
 
AWell I got the nerve up and weighed myself this morning. It wasn't good. I've gained 3 lbs since last Wednesday. :( It's ok though, it was a good holiday and definitely worth the temporary gain. I'm back to being good today, so hopefully those pounds will fall back off quickly.

**Warning: Small depressing vent below**

Some things that are going on, relationship wise, are starting to get to me. I haven't mentioned it on here, but Chef moved out a couple weeks ago. We're still together, our living situation just wasn't working. There's just not enough space here, add on a couple other things that weren't working, and things were getting really stressful. So, he decided to move back to the apartment building he was living in before. I'm not happy about it, I understand it, but I'm nowhere near happy about it. Since I'm a huge emotional eater, this is NOT good. He's still coming over 2 or 3 nights a week, and those nights are good, but the nights he's not here, I get all depressed and want to stuff my face. He was here all Thanksgiving weekend, but is going back to his apartment tonight. After having 3 or 4 cheat days in a row, going back to normal eating, especially when I'm sitting here alone and in a funk, is going to be hard. I know I can do it, it just sucks! I really wish there was an "easy" button for relationships and dieting. No such luck though.


Ok...enough of the depressing stuff!

I went to the grocery store a bit ago and got some good stuff. I also did some shoveling before that. I'm sure I burned a few calories doing that! I REALLY have to start exercising regularly. I need to find something that I actually enjoy doing, or can at least try to trick myself into believing I enjoy doing..lol. I don't mind doing the treadmill, it just gets so boring. The spot I HAVE to have it in (since there's no space here) is facing a wall. So, I'm basically staring at a wall for however long I do it. It's just awful...lol. I have to start doing something though!

I decided to help get myself on track, I'd set a new goal for myself. Since it's a holiday/food filled month, my goal for the end of December is to get down to 190. I think it's doable!


[quote name="Frogged" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_841852"]I don't think you should feel guilty around this time of year.

Sure, be aware of your indulgence, but stressing about it isn't going to help. This time of year is just one of those times where you should really enjoy life, family, friends, and not be so consumed with the stress of calorie counting. There's 11 more months out of the year for that kind of thing :)

Glad you're having a good holiday, Jen!
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Thanks, Greg! You're right. I'm not going to worry about it. It was a holiday, and I enjoyed myself. Nothing wrong with that. :)
 
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AI ate about 350 calories over yesterday. It could of been better, but considering the last few days, it could of been much worse too. So, I'll take it. I'm off to a good start this morning. I'm hoping that I'll be back down to 196 by Saturday. Usually if I take a few days off, and gain 3 or 4 lbs, I'll have a huge loss the next week....hopefully that pattern continues this week. *crossing my fingers*
 
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AYesterday ended pretty well, food wise anyway! I ate about 1200 calories. I usually try to stick to about 1300, so I was a bit under. I did more shoveling last night and this morning. My back hurts a little bit from it too. I'm also really tired this morning. I didn't sleep very good AT ALL last night. I started having a really bad anxiety attack about money problems. We found out yesterday that our well tank needs to be replaced,... to the tune of about $700!! Haven't a clue where that is going to come from. So yeah, I was bit frazzled last night. I'm sure it will all work out, it always does. It's just a TINY bit stressful.. lol!

But aaaaanyway.... I'm off to a good start today on eating, and expect to keep that going throughout the day! :)
 
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I totally get the emotional eating I am right there with you.....anything like an arguement with the hubby to the kids having a tantrum set me off, I go in search of junk food! Just like a drug addict but unlike one it's not like we can stop food completely. You are a strong women and you can do it.....you have gone such a long way.....you know that you can do it!!!
 
A[quote name="Verobc" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_842025"]I totally get the emotional eating I am right there with you.....anything like an arguement with the hubby to the kids having a tantrum set me off, I go in search of junk food! Just like a drug addict but unlike one it's not like we can stop food completely.  You are a strong women and you can do it.....you have gone such a long way.....you know that you can do it!!!
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Thanks Verobc! Emotional eating is just the worst. I eat when I'm sad, mad, happy, bored, stressed, whatever. It's definitely something that I battle with everyday. Most days I have the willpower to tell myself "no", but there are those days that I slip up. I just accept it and move on. Pretty much all you can do.:)
 
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You can`t go back and change what had been done!!! I wish I was addicted to the threadmill lol! Life would be just that much easier if I was! Just step forward forget the bad remember the good!!
 
A[quote name="Verobc" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_842095"]I wish I was addicted to the threadmill lol! Life would be just that much easier if I was!
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You and me, both. Heck, I'd like it if I got to the point where I didn't 'boo and hiss' at just the thought of it. haha! :p
 
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AI think I have the picture thing figured out now( at least I hope so..lol), so I wanted to post pics again. :) I took new ones this morning.

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In the March pic I was 245...and the November pic I'm at 198. Oh yeah, I'm at 198 this morning...woohoo! 2 more pounds and I'm back down to where I was pre-Thanksgiving! :)
 
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Wow Jen this is an amazing transformation....I think I should take pic too....I wasn't but being able to see myself change like that..Congrats you are doing great!!!
 
Congrats on the continued loss, and big congrats getting under 200! Condolences on having to live in Northern Michigan. :santa:
 
A[quote name="Verobc" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_842120"]Wow Jen this is an amazing transformation....I think I should take pic too....I wasn't but being able to see myself change like that..Congrats you are doing great!!!
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Thanks!!! ! Oh, you should definitely take pics. Even if it's only for yourself, and you don't share them. I have a folder of them, and when I'm having a particularly bad day, looking at them really helps. Seeing the change is a huge motivator! :)

[quote name="MrVee" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_842121"]Congrats on the continued loss, and big congrats getting under 200! Condolences on having to live in Northern Michigan.  :santa:
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Thanks, MrVee!! ....and I will accept any and all condolences for living in Northern Michigan. :p
 
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Hey Jen


I will take the pics this weekend don`t know if I will post them but I will def tak em!!! As far as the Northern Michigan thing well I am in Canada so you are still South of me lol! no sympathies there lol just kidding I hate winter I want to move South each year at around this time!!!
 
A[quote name="Verobc" url="/t/52857/jens-diary-of-random-stuff-take-two/320#post_842265"]Hey Jen

I will take the pics this weekend don`t know if I will post them but I will def tak em!!! As far as the Northern Michigan thing well I am in Canada so you are still South of me lol! no sympathies there lol just kidding I hate winter I want to move South each year at around this time!!!
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Yeah, it's about this time every year that I think to myself..."why do I live here again?" I wouldn't mind it so much if it didn't snow on the roads, and the sidewalks, and my front porch and steps. lol!
 
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AThis is going to be a quick post. Today was my weigh-in day... I was 195 this morning, so I lost 4 pounds this week. That brings my total to 50 pounds lost since March of this year!

Ok, I have to get to work.. Later! :)
 
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