Jen's Diary of Random Stuff

[jen_renee]

I'm sitting here watching the end of Top Gun, bored outta my mind... so why not start a new diary? Right? Right. Ok, so....I am 30, a mom...I have two great kids, a 6 year old little girl who started Kindergarten this year, and a 2 year old little boy...who is a huge mama's boy. They drive me crazy sometimes, but I love them to death...lol! They are one of the reasons I want to lose weight. They deserve and need a healthy mom as a role model. The other reason is just because I want to...I want to be healthy and fit, just for myself...so I feel good....and I'm not gonna lie...so I look good..LOL!

I started losing weight around March of this year. I haven't been real strict about it though. I'll be really good for a while, and then fall of the wagon, then get back on, then fall back off....you get the point. I bought a treadmill. I used it for a long time...then just stopped..I really don't have a good excuse either. I wish I did, but I don't...lol! I got lazy. Plain and simple. So I need to get back on that. As far as food and stuff... I know I don't eat the best. It's definitely something I have to work on. Here's the thing ...I hate cooking. If I never had to cook again...I would be the happiest woman ever...Ok maybe not...if I never had to cook or do laundry ever again..I would be the happiest woman ever...LOL! So anyway, a lot of our meals are quick and easy things that don't require a lot of work....so in other words....bad! I also need to eat more fruits and veggies, and drink more water.

I have a lot of things I need to change, and I am changing them, slowly. Which is fine with me. I'm not in a huge hurry. I do have a small goal to start out with though. Late May/early June of next year, I'm going on vacation, and I would like to lose about 30-35 lbs. by then. It's not all the weight I need to lose, but it's a start. I know if I really try... I can do it.

I really love this forum, especially all the before and after pictures. I really need to take a good full length picture of myself so I have a "before" picture. I know having pictures of my weight loss would be good for me. So that's on the agenda for this weekend...scary!!..lol! Other things on the agenda for the weekend... A early Christmas dinner/Wii party with the family, a workout on the treadmill, and maybe a little Christmas shopping, and of course updating this diary..lol!

Well...I think that's enough for my first post...feel free to stop in anytime and listen to me ramble on about nothing(I'm good at that)

 

[jen_renee]

Well, I'm up, showered, dressed, and that's about it. Still have to do my hair, put on a tiny bit of makeup and get the kids ready to go. Dinner is at 2:00 so I still have plenty of time. Hopefully the dinner will be good....I think we're having ham and turkey and all the other usual stuff that goes along with it. Oh, and pie...ugh! I love pie..why does it have to be so good? I'm gonna try not to go crazy with the pie..lol! After dinner is some serious Wii playing. Probably a little bowling, Mario Kart(my fave) and Rock Band(I suck so seriously bad at this, it's not even funny..lol) Anyway, it should be a pretty good day.

 

[jen_renee]

Well, the dinner was good, the Wii was fun...I kicked butt at Mario Kart. We had a great time with the family..laughing..joking around ..all the usual stuff. The ride home was exciting too! So, we're driving along, everything was fine, and then we hit a patch of ice. It spun the car around(we did a 180) and whipped us into the snowbank. Luckily a car pulled up right after and helped dig us out. I think I tensed up or something when it happened...because my neck and shoulder started hurting after we got back on the road...and continued to hurt all day yesterday. It feels better today though. I can still feel it, but it doesn't hurt.

Today's kind of a lazy day. I had an appt earlier, but right now my little guy is napping on the couch next to me, and I'm still watching cartoons on Nickelodeon..why? I don't know! lol! Tonight I have to do the treadmill...tonight is also Big Bang Theory! I hope its new....even if its not...I'll still watch it. I love that show.

 

[ChefChiTown]

Well, the dinner was good, the Wii was fun...I kicked butt at Mario Kart.

I'd KILL you in Mario Kart. <--- That's me, kicking your ass in Mario Kart.

Glad to see you started up a journal for yourself. I think that journals are really helpful. Personally, I think it's a good way to blow off some steam. I have other ways of blowing off steam, but there might be kids listening, so I won't mention those things right now. But, let's just say that one of those things rhymes with "PASTOR NATE".

No, but it's cool that you have a journal. Now I can check in and see what you've been up to. Hopefully you do some cool stuff, like naked surfing or bear wrestling. Yeeeeeah, bear wrestling. You should do that. I mean, you know...to help you lose weight. Just imagine how many calories wrestling a bear would burn. Yeah, awesome.

Anyway, I hope you get to your goal weight. If you don't, I'll punch you in the stomach. Then, I'll rub your face in dog poop. Don't dog owners do that? You know, when their dog poops on the carpet, they rub their face in it? HAHAHAHA, you're gonna get poop on your face. No, you'll do good. Then I'll give you a bone (insert your own joke here).

Good luck. And, I'll be checking in on you. Not that that's sweet or anything, it's just...eh, I'll shut up now.

 

[jen_renee]

Well......the snow is still falling from the sky. I swear if it doesn't stop snowing I'm gonna lose it..lol! Seriously... It's cold. I want some hot cocoa and my blanket. Maybe I'll have some later....yeah I'm definitely gonna have some later..who I am I kidding? LOL! I haven't eaten anything yet today...yeah I know that's bad. I just haven't really been hungry yet. I'm starting to feel it now though. I'm thinking I might have a bowl of soup. It'll warm me up at least. I hate winter. Why do I live where it snows again?

Oh well....I'm gonna go eat some soup....

No, but it's cool that you have a journal. Now I can check in and see what you've been up to. Hopefully you do some cool stuff, like naked surfing or bear wrestling. Yeeeeeah, bear wrestling. You should do that. I mean, you know...to help you lose weight. Just imagine how many calories wrestling a bear would burn. Yeah, awesome.

Hmm....naked surfing is out. 1) I can't swim well. 2) I don't want to get eaten by shark....sure..it would be tasty for the shark, but not so enjoyable for me ..haha! Soooo.....Would it be ok if I wrestled the bear naked??? I would definitely want bonus points for that though... Cause ya know..bare skin and sharp claws...ouch!

 

[jen_renee]

Wow...the sun is actually shining today! Very clear sky....which also means its very very very cold! You know the kind of cold that takes your breath away and makes your snot freeze....yeah that kind of cold..hahaha. The sun is shining though, so I'm not going to complain... I'm always in a better mood when the sun is out. I actually feel like I might get something done today! yay!!

So yesterday I went Christmas shopping. I bought a bunch more stuff, but still have a ton of stuff to get. I am not looking forward to going shopping this weekend..but since I was a lazy bum and procrastinated til the last minute, I have no choice now....why do I do this every year! You'd think I would learn, but nope! LOL! Next year I will say and do the exact same thing.....at least I'm consistent.

Well, I think I'm gonna go make some lunch..not sure what yet..and maybe do a little cleaning, pick my daughter up from school, go to the grocery store, and I don't know what else...OH! and it's FRIDAY!!!!!!!

 

[jen_renee]

I'm not feeling to great today. My son has been sick the last few days and I think he was kind enough to share it with me..how nice of him huh? lol! Now I have a sore throat, my head hurts, and overall just feel yucky and tired. I'm hoping this will be over by Christmas...I have a ton of stuff to do. Tonight I have to wrap a ton of presents, tomorrow I have to clean the entire house. I'm not really feeling like doing it either. Not only do I not feel very good...I'm kind of at the point where I just want Christmas to be over and done with! A few more days...just a few more days....

Today is my daughter's Christmas party at school...I was going to go up there, but now I'm not so sure. I know she's going to be disappointed if I'm not there, and I don't like to see her like that, but I also don't want to go up there being sick. Ahh...I hate being sick! Especially during the holidays.

Well...I think I'm gonna lay on the couch and watch some Dora and Diego with my little guy. You know I always wonder where their parents are? Why are they allowed to just run through the jungle by themselves? Or even worse..with wild animals? Maybe I'm putting too much thought into it..lol! Yeah I probably am....ok gonna go lay down...later!

 

[Splodge]

A lobster's teeth are in its stomach.

Now there's random! Get well!

 

[ChefChiTown]

I'm not feeling to great today. My son has been sick the last few days and I think he was kind enough to share it with me.

What a DICK.

You'll be fine by Christmas. Your son on the other hand, he won't be. See, I'm kind of upset that he made you sick. So, when he wakes up on Christmas morning, I'm going to be leaning over him, awkwardly staring into his eyes with a blank expression on my face. Then, as he begins to question who I am and what I'm doing there, just as he's about to mouth the words, "Who are y...", I'm going to punch him square in the stomach.

HAHAHAHA, think about how terrible of a Christmas that would be for him. Aww, but think of how awesome it would be for me. Yeeeeeah, awesome.

Anyway, you'll be fine.

 

[jen_renee]

A lobster's teeth are in its stomach.

Now there's random! Get well!

Hmmm...I did not know that! Interesting.......and thanks I'm feeling a little better today.

Another random bit of info..... The space between your eyebrows and above your nose is called the Glabella.

What a DICK.

You'll be fine by Christmas. Your son on the other hand, he won't be. See, I'm kind of upset that he made you sick. So, when he wakes up on Christmas morning, I'm going to be leaning over him, awkwardly staring into his eyes with a blank expression on my face. Then, as he begins to question who I am and what I'm doing there, just as he's about to mouth the words, "Who are y...", I'm going to punch him square in the stomach.

HAHAHAHA, think about how terrible of a Christmas that would be for him. Aww, but think of how awesome it would be for me. Yeeeeeah, awesome.

Anyway, you'll be fine.

You know, only you can call my kid a dick and threaten to punch him in the stomach and get away with it...LOL!!!

Anyway.....I'm feeling a little better today so I have to get some cleaning done....it burns calories right? Yeah, I just need to think of it like that..lol! Hahaha...yeah right...who am I kidding..it's still gonna suck. LOL!

 

[jen_renee]

So it's the new year....2010. eh...it doesn't feel any different...lol! Same-o same-o. I have been so lazy this weekend. I've pretty much sat on the couch all weekend watching tv, playing on the computer and cuddling with the kids. Speaking of the kids...they are outside playing in the snow...oh and its about 5 degrees out....haha..crazy kids. They're "shoveling" the driveway(pushing the snow around). It's cute though.

Tonight I need to sit down and make out a grocery list....the cupboards are getting pretty bare, and what's on them is not exactly the best stuff. So that's my task for tonight. I think I can handle it...lol!

Well the kids just came in stomping snow all over the floor....ah the joys of kids and winter...lol. Later.

 

[jen_renee]

Wow..it's so cold out...with the windchill it's definitely below zero. Brrrr!!!!! I just got back from the grocery store a little bit ago. I think my face is still frozen, after multiple trips to bring all the groceries in. It took four trips! ugh! The grocery shopping is done though, and the cupboards and refrigerator are full ...so that's good. I bought lots of good stuff...and lots of fruit..lol! So I think this is going to be a pretty good week.

Last night I signed up for a fitday account. I've heard so many people on here recommend it, so I thought what the heck. In the past I've always just used either sparkpeople or an app on my iTouch. Those work ok, but I think I'm really going to like fitday. It's pretty neat! I even got a good laugh out of it last night. I was looking through the Activity choices that are already there..and I picked the Home Activities one. I'm looking through the choices...vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, butchering animals, scrubbing the tub........hahahha...wait..what? butchering animals .....ahhahahaha......yeah I don't think I'll ever be picking that one! Yes I know people do still have to butcher animals, but it just struck me as funny..haha...

Aaaanyway....I hope everyone has a great week! I'm going to...my daughter goes back to school tomorrow....I love her...but good grief its been crazy around here...lol!

 

[jen_renee]

Ahhh peace at last....my daughter is at school, my son is taking a nap...and it's quiet! It's so nice. So far so good with the eating today. I've never had a problem with breakfast or lunch though, so we'll see how I do later with dinner. I also am a late night snacker, and that's going to be hard for me to drop. I did get some healthier snacks though, so if I have to have something at least it's good. I also need to reacquaint myself with my treadmill tonight. We had a pretty good thing going and then we just lost that loving feeling. Later all!

 

[jen_renee]

Well I think I'm off too a pretty good start....been counting calories, doing the treadmill, and I feel really good. Now, I just have to keep doing that...that's the hard part..lol! So far so good though, so I'm happy!

I even hit a few snags this week already, but I think I did ok. The first one was my neighbor brought over a loaf of her homemade banana bread...and omg she makes really good banana bread! I refrained from eating the entire loaf and only had one slice...it was hard..but I felt good about it after. The second thing was a friend of mine from Ohio sent me some Buckeyes candy....chocolate and peanut butter...the best combination on the face of the earth! Let's just say I made room in my calories for two of those...LOL!

So anyway.......I think I'm gonna go get ready for bed, listen to some tunes, and hopefully fall asleep...I haven't been sleeping worth a poop lately...which stinks...literally..haha...Aaaaanyway....Nite all!

 

[ChefChiTown]

I even hit a few snags this week already, but I think I did ok. The first one was my neighbor brought over a loaf of her homemade banana bread...and omg she makes really good banana bread!

Dude, banana bread sounds sooooo good right now. Actually, it sounds good all of the time. And, I don't even like bananas, which is weird. But, whatever.

Seems like you're doing good. It's always good to keep active, especially on the treadmill. I know it makes me feel better anyway. And, it makes me sweat a lot. It makes me sweat like R. Kelly in a middle school bathroom. So...yeah. Good job.

 

[jen_renee]

Seems like you're doing good. It's always good to keep active, especially on the treadmill. I know it makes me feel better anyway. And, it makes me sweat a lot. It makes me sweat like R. Kelly in a middle school bathroom. So...yeah. Good job.

Hahaha...thanks!

PS- I like your green choo choo train....

 

[jen_renee]

My feet are freeeezing!! We took the kids to a sledding party earlier and it's really freaking cold out there! We got back several hours ago and they still haven't warmed up. I've been trying to coax the cat into laying on them, but she's not cooperating...lol! Darn cat!

I can't remember how long its been since I actually weighed myself, but I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 10lbs from the last time..whenever that was...lol! I was actually pretty surprised. I didn't think I would see a change like that, but I'll take it! lol!

Well I think I'm going to watch a little tv and chill....maybe work on the cat a little more...lol!

 

[jen_renee]

I think my neighbor is out to get me...lol! I just got back a little while ago from picking my daughter up at school, and she was walking over with a tin.....yep...cookies. The really, really delicious ones with the Hershey kiss on top..mmmm. I had one too, and it soooo good. Now I have to figure out about how many calories are in those. At least they were small ones..haha.

Ok, I have to go clean the house a little, so it looks like I actually did something today.

 

[jen_renee]

I'm so tired right now. I was up all night the other night...well actually, I think I got about an hour and half of sleep(sitting in a chair), and I've been tired ever since. My son was up puking all night that night....Wow! was that ever fun!! hahaha...omg I'm sooooo sick of puke. It was weird because if he was sitting up.. he was fine, if he wiggled around so he was laying down....up it would come! ugh! Puke is sooo gross!

Oh and then get this, I had brought him to bed with me...he laid down on the bed(this was before I discovered that laying down was not a good idea) and threw up all over. So I did like 3 loads of pukey laundry the next day, including my sheets...I throw them on the bed, thinking I'll make it later, I go in there later that night.....and the damn cat had puked all over them! Like I didn't have enough puke to deal with! freaking hell man!


Soooooo...anyway.....I'm tired...I haven't eaten nearly enough calories the last couple days....I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow and get some new stuff...kind of getting sick of the same thing everyday. Tonight though, I'm gonna sit here and do nothing...hahaha...

 

[jen_renee]

This is me today >> Except I'm not that red. lol! I seriously feel like banging my head against a wall. My kids are driving me bonkers! I swear they have apparently forgotten the English language, and no longer understand the following words: no, stop, quiet, quit running, go sit down, stop hitting your brother, and on and on and on.....omg....is it 8:00 yet? lol!

I was also trying to clean through all of this, yeah I didn't get a lot accomplished. I'll have to try again later....maybe...I don't know. I'm not really feeling it now...not that I was ever really feeling it, but yeah.

On the diet front, I've been doing pretty good...watching what I eat, I need to start doing the treadmill more though. Right now I pretty much have to do it after the kids go to bed, and by the time they go to bed....yeah I don't really feel like doing it..lol! But, starting on Monday, my son is going to start going to a preschool class...everyday for 2.5 hours. So, I am going to have 2.5 hours by MYSELF! omg! It's going to be so awesome...lol! Anyway, I'm thinking I should start doing it during that time, just to get it done and over with, and be able to relax at night.... without feeling guilty for not doing it..lol!

I haven't weighed myself in a week or so.....I'm trying not to focus so much on the number, even though that's really, really hard..lol! I know if I started to, I would be weighing myself every day and driving myself nuts. So I'll be waiting awhile in between weigh-ins...lol!

Hmmm....the kids are being quiet...I should probably go check and make sure everyone is still alive..lol! Later..