Jen's Journal

There's Always Tomorrow.

To get rid of the bat wings use a light weight (ive started with 5 pounds). Hold it straight up, keep your arm next to your head, and bend your elbow back. Just keep lifting it up and down for so many reps then switch sides.

Today has been horrible. Points were out the window, I didn't even bother trying. My boyfriend tells me he works 7pm to 7am for the next month or so, with days off that are different from mine. I get home around 5:40.. so obviously, this means no Emory. My birthday is next week. He works. I wont even see him on my birthday.His response? Adjust, this is his job and I have to accept it. I wouldn't leave him over this, though thats what he takes every argument to "If you dont like it then just leave" but when he says things like that it makes me think he wants me to leave. I told him today that if that's what he wants then he needs to be the man and leave. He got upset... told me he doesn't want that. It seems like all we do is fight. Maybe I'm just edgey today for some reason.

I haven't weighed myself, I'm sure there's no change yet.
 
Jen, I'm sorry your having a bad day, week, month! You just gotta take it one day at a time girl. We all do. Men, you can't live with em, you cant live with out em! We've all been though stuff with our men. They are very complicated people... Not on good grounds with mine as of this afternoon. I'm over it, but he's still putting up a front. I told him to quit being such a wuss! LOL He totally did not like that! Right now hes outside taking his anger out on some wood, spliting logs building a fire....
You're right hun, there's always tomorrow!
 
I'd hate to let the group down, considering I came in late. I'm scared there's no change, so I guess I better get myself in gear. I have to go by my work tomorrow to pick up a book I left there, might as well work out while I'm there. Today was payday.. I was excited, until I paid this months bills and balanced my checkbook. Today's ugly... but it's almost over! I hope I make it to losing 5 pounds by Friday. Seems like such a crunch now that I haven't even lost anything yet. Oh well, all I can do is try.

I drank tons of water today, and apple juice just a while ago. I'm about to sit and make out my grocery list, BUT I DON'T HAVE MY WEIGHT WATCHERS STUFF!! AAAAAAHHHH. Maybe I left it at work too. Oh well. Everyone keep your fingers crossed for me.

PS.
Since my job involves recruiting therapists, if ANYONE knows of a PT, PTA, OT, OTA or SLP who's looking for something new, send them my way. I'm always willing to get a bonus while gettin' someone else a new job :D
 
oh girl... sorry you are having such a rough week... just focus on what you can accomplish, and do it to the best of your ability... we're there with you!!!
 
hey sweetie - Im still thinking of you... hope things are going better!!!oh, and by the way... EAT RIGHT, DRINK H2O, EXERCISE!!!
 
I did pretty good today, my mistake was sharing fries. My boyfriend gave me my birthday presentstoday since he works Wednesday. He gave me a tanzanite white gold ring and a tanzanite opal white gold necklace :D Im spoiled.
 
Jen - Happy Birthday a little late hehe* =) Your gift sounds beautiful!!!!! awww ... makes up for him working kinda lol* Well I hope you had a good day ... and as for the fighting w/ your man - i've SO totally been there! haven't we all! haha*
 
It's natural to feel edgy when you feel as though you are depriving yourself of food. Make sure you eat regularly throughout the day and don't skip meals. If I miss lunch I'm in a crappy mood. It's weird I can't actually feel the moodiness welling up inside. When I eat well all day I feel more positive about myself. We all have money problems and of course man problems but don't make your losing weight another problem, it's something that will ultimately make you stronger :D Keep your chin up.
Shelley
 
Sing along:

"Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear JenJen, Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!"
 
Thanks!!!!!!!!

Well, as of today, I've only dropped 2 lbs. Sad thing, is that the scale I weighed myself on at first was off, and so now I weigh MORE than what I thought I did, therefor I've not met my goal. I know it's not Friday yet, I feel terrible that I let everyone in my group down. I'm very sorry guys :(

At the same time, though, I lost 2 lbs since Sunday. I'm actually happy about that. It's not much, but it's something. Drinking lots of water, countin points, and taking the steps instead of the elevator. Slow steps, but little by little is the best thing for me right now. I have so much going on with my dad being sick, my boyfriend drama, and my moms bone disease that the stress just makes me wanna eat. I think I did good, but on the other hand, I'm upset I didn't do what I was supposed to do.
 
Hi Jen! I really identified with your journal entry introduction. Especially the part about the popping joints when you twist. That started up for me a few years ago and now I'm just used to the noise. I wanted to say good job with the 2lbs lost! My twin is doing WW right now, she loves it. She's always been skinnier than me, even since birth. My mom said I would drink my bottle, then steal hers and drink it too. I wish she'd seperated us. Geez. Just wanted to say too that I am concerned with saggy skin after weight loss. I read somewhere that skin will attach itself to new formed muscle, so resistance training should keep things firmer. Also, as you know, good hydration and lotion helps too. I also know that you can take supplements to boost collagen production, in fact I need to get some. I'll let you know what I find after my next trip to the health food store. I don't know if this is good for you, but I wear a bra at all times, sportsbra to bed, so when my chest gets smaller, it won't hit the floor. I just started my diet today, which is always the hardest for me. I'm here if you need someone to chat with. Keep up the good work with WW! Whoo hoo!
 
Hey Jen - sounds like you are doing good - 2 lbs since Sunday is great! Keep it up - even with everything going on! Just take out stress in a healthier way - take a walk, go to the gym, etc ... I've been trying to do that more often and I feel SO much better. I can relate with boyfriend drama - sometimes they just drive ya nuts hehe* But can't help but love em!!, parents health ... just stress in general! Just do what you're doing ---> taking one step at a time!! You can do this Jen!
 
you are doing fabulous babe... keep up the good work, and don't get too discouraged about the scales being messed up. the point is that you are losing and one step closer to your goal!
 
and dont worry about letting the group down! REALLY! Just post how much you have lost and we will tally up the total at the end... Every pound helps babe, and 2 pounds is better than Zero and even more better than gaining!
Stress stinks.... but it still wants to hover over us ALWAYS! I know what you're going through with sick famliy members.... seems like everyone over here has something SERIOUS going on with their health....
 
Well, today was weight in.. and ... I didn't weigh in. We'll just say I lost 2 pounds. I was super busy getting things together for an open house we're having out in Boston that I didn't even have time to take a lunch. I've done wonderful today though, as far as WW goes. I'm full right now, and still have points left. That means I can have chocolate <3

I'm very excited, I get to see my boyfriend tomorrow. I haven't seen him since last Sunday. No wait, I saw him Monday night. Anyway... I've missed him and am looking forward to seeing him. I just wish he didn't work 12 hours shifts on third shift.. when I work first shift.

That's all for tonight, I'll check in later :)
 
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