Jen's Diary: To 180 or Below...and Maintenance!

jen_renee

jen_renee

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Yeah, that's right... I'm starting a new diary! Why? Because I can. :D I plan on using this new diary for tracking my progress down to 180 lbs or below, and then using it for maintenance.

Back story...
I joined this site back in 2009. I lost 45 lbs the first year I was on here. I maintained that weight loss through 2011. And so far in 2012, I have lost another 50 lbs. So, that's 95 lbs I've lost so far!

A little about me....
• I'm 33, and starting this diary at 195 lbs.
• I have 2 kids- a girl and a boy.
• My boyfriend is a trained chef. He makes all kinds of yummy food...sigh.
• I hate exercise with an intense fiery passion.
• My biggest weaknesses are Mountain Dew, chocolate, and ice cream.
• I DO count my calories, but I'm not the person that comes on here and writes their food down everyday. There's absolutely nothing wrong with those who do, I'm just way too lazy for that. haha!
• I have lost all my weight by having everything in moderation.


Update- 10/23/2013
I did ok through most of 2013. I was down to 184 lbs, but then I started going off track towards the end of August, and am now trying to lose 10 or 15 lbs that I put back on. :(
 
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A new diary. It's like a rebirth of Spring. To help explain, Spring is that week up there in the middle of May after the snow melts and before it becomes 90 degrees with 100% humidity. ;)
 
I had a pretty good day today. I was over on my calories, but only by 85. So, that's not bad. I'm going to bed early tonight. I've been staying up way later than I should be, and it's starting to take it's toll on me. I'm super tired. Sooo... I'm off to bed, hopefully before 1am! Nite all!

MrVee- It's the best week ever! haha! And yeah, humidity is not our friend here.

Anna- Thank you! :)
 
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Well, between Chef texting me in his sleep(He sleep walks really bad, and also does all kinds of weird shit in his sleep, like texting and cooking), and my son hacking his head off all night, I got hardly any sleep last night. I'm so tired. I'm good on my calories so far today. Hopefully that continues. I'm feeling a wee bit stressed though, and could probably eat 5 lbs of chocolate right now. :blush5:
 
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MrVee said:
That's a new spin on 'breakfast in bed.'
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Funny thing is, he doesn't eat the food he makes when he's sleepwalking. He makes it, plates it, and leaves it sit on the table. It's a waste of good food.


Still good on my calories. No massive amounts of chocolate have been consumed... or any chocolate for that matter.
 
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Still at 195 this morning. Which is fine with me. I'm hoping to be 193 by the weekend, but we'll see. :)

My mother wants me to take her to Traverse(the bigger town next to us, that actually has a mall *gasp* and things to do...haha), to finish up her Christmas shopping today. To put it nicely... shopping with my mother= HELL. There's no other way to describe it. It's just horrible. HORRIBLE. haha! She is the slowest person I have ever met. No, I take that back. There's this dude that works at the Subway here. HE is the slowest person I have ever met. It's like he moves in slow motion. I could literally go back behind the counter and make my own sandwich, and have it done, before he even has the bread cut open. He's THAT slow! And I am not even kidding, people! It's almost impressive how slow he is. haha! Aaaaanyways, I'm off track.... back to my mother. She would be right behind that guy in the slowness dept. She has to stop and look at eeeeverything. *sigh* EVERYTHING. It's going to be a super fun day! :rolleyes:

On a brighter a note, my ex-husband is taking the kids for the night. So, I will have a kid-free night to recover from all of it. I'm going to need it. haha!
 
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1) I survived shopping! 2) A lady at my son's school today, told me... "you're just fading away on us!" Ok, I'm hardly fading away, but that still felt pretty damn good. :D
 
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Thanks, Vince! :)


Well my evening didn't turn out exactly how I had planned, but still kid-free. Ended the day over by 60 calories. Not bad, considering the day I had.
 
I slept like a baby last night! I woke up this morning and felt pretty good. :)

Right now I'm sitting in bed, staring at a box of peanut brittle that I bought yesterday during a weak moment. Mmm.. peanut brittle. I've been wanting some for a couple weeks now. My goal today is to NOT eat the entire box. haha! There's supposedly six servings in that box. Haha.. yeah, right.
 
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Congrads on your weight loss it seems you have been very successful can I ask how many calories you allow yourself a day I am starting fresh today to a newer better version and maybe for a better bathing suit body for cruise this summer .
 
BrookeRose said:
Congrads on your weight loss it seems you have been very successful can I ask how many calories you allow yourself a day I am starting fresh today to a newer better version and maybe for a better bathing suit body for cruise this summer .
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Thanks! I usually end up between between 1350-1500. Just depends on the kind of day I'm having. I also have a cheat night once a week, where I eat whatever I want, and don't worry about the calories. I use MyFitnessPal to keep track of all that stuff. Works like a charm, and I honestly believe its been a huge help in my weight loss this time around. Good luck with the bathing suit body! :)
 
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I had this in my other diary, and wanted to put it here too....

Persevere verb 1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
 
Hey gen was a bit worried when I saw your journal in the same area mine was after a week of unuse Contrat on the new diary and will work our way down that scale !!!!
 
Verobc said:
Hey gen was a bit worried when I saw your journal in the same area mine was after a week of unuse Contrat on the new diary and will work our way down that scale !!!!
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Thanks, Veronique! I didn't go anywhere. No worries. :)
 
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I am so saddened by today's news of the elementary school shooting in Connecticut. How in the world does someone kill 6 adults, and 20 children?! I just don't understand. I'm leaving shortly to pick up my 5 year old and nine year old from school, and will be hugging them tightly, that's for sure. :cry:
 
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I'm on track with my calories so far today. Tomorrow is weigh-in day. I'm expecting to stay at 195, since that's what I've been at all week. We'll see though. Keeping my fingers crossed for a drop.
 
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