Jessafurr's Slimdown for Mexico Trip

Thanks Lana.

Yeah, I agree about it being a financial issue too. I mean we don't totally combine our finances but we do enough that it irritates me.

I know the stripper thing is a mixed bag. I mean -- it's not a frequent thing.. like once a year or less. (Actually it used to be less often than that but now he goes to Dallas every January for his annual sales meeting for work and its all testosterone-filled meatheads who only want to go to the strip clubs.) I have decided to be cool about it because its not worth fighting about.. plus I think then he would hide it from me and I don't want to start down THAT road.

Thanks for the support. I am going to talk to him more about it (and the dinner thing) but I want to be stratigic about how and when.

I'm making sure this all just motivates me more. I can't wait until I have a cute little bootie again. I think it'll take the edge off this kind of crap.
 

hey jessa good to hear the cold is getting better. hope you're feeling a likle better as well.

looks like the guy is sorry...i dunno about him but usually...and i'm talking generally...guys find it reaally difficult to say sorry and explain things...i said generally guys because i'm like that...i find it difficult to say sorry and explain why i did something and i'm a friggin girl who is suposed to be sensetive and all that. but that doesn't mean you let it pass...i think comunication is important so like you said yourself find the right time to talk to him...you don't want to make it worse by saying it at the most awkward time.

talk to him about taking a girl mate next time. he may be really stoked that you asked him which it seems like he was but it still may not be his scene.

you are gonna have that cute bootie soon..keep it up!

have a good day sweety

;-)

x
 
You have such a great attitude about everything Jessa. I mean, I think you're dead on about making the situation with Dax part of your motivation. That's so smart.

I think you're right about giving him the freedom he wants to do what he wants though. I mean hopefully he wouldn't hide it from you if you objected, but you know when guys get together they have such a hard time saying no to each other. I mean my otherwise mild mannered fiance becomes an idiot around his idiotic friends. Dax is just so lucky to have a woman like you, I hope he totally realizes.

As for the situation with my guy, it's all resolved now. Thankfully because I hate being mad. Thanks so much for being so supportive! You're the best.
 
Thanks Ladies!!! Its been great having your support. And really helpful being able to use this as a sounding board for my thoughts. Its helped me stay on track and not bellyflop off the diet!!!

Things are better here too. We talked last night after I was gone all day. He was finally receptive. He basicly said he was really stressed out from work and didn't mean to be insensitive. Soooo we had a nice "make up" night last night and a sleep in, cuddle morning today.

I also talked to him about the food stuff and how I have this goal and if he bings home bacon, whole milk cheese, eggs and biscuits to make for breakfast its hard to make something low fat for me too eat. He was understanding about that. He agreed he just needs to remind himself. I also explained that being chubby makes me sensitive to certain things.

Today we're working on getting him ready for his trip.

More later!!! Jessa
 
It's good that you talked to him about your diet. It's easier if he knows about it.

I'm happy you're feeling better now, and that you had the strength to get on track again. Remember we have a challenge to win! :D

Take care
India
 
Awww... I'm glad you guys worked it out. Make up nights are the best aren't they?

And the good news is when he's gone you'll have all the time in the world do focus on going to the gym and when he comes back he'll have a new appreciation for the wonderful gal he's got waiting for him at home!

Are you fully recovered from the cold from hell?
 
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It's good that you talked to him about your diet. It's easier if he knows about it.

I'm happy you're feeling better now, and that you had the strength to get on track again. Remember we have a challenge to win! :D
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Thanks India!!! So true. I'm gonna whoop my butt into shape this week!
 
Boot Camp

Ok so I started my "Boyfriend is Out of Town Boot Camp" today. I went to the gym two times today. I used the eliptical during lunch for 30 min. Then after work I used the bike for 30 min and the eliptical for 30 min. A whoping total of 1.5 H of exercise!! I also sat in the sauna for 20 min.

For breakfast: Kashi Go Lean crunch w/ light vanilla soy milk
For lunch: Lean Cuisine Tuscan Panini
For dinner: Turkey burger on wheat w/ catsup, cheese, lettuce & tomato; Green Giant 'Healthy Weight' Veggie mix (carrots, soybeans, black beans snap peas wl dash hot sauce)
Snack: 15 corn chip w/ 1/2 cup salsa
around 1300 calories (haven't put it all into fitday yet)
 
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Lol, one day going to the gym will come naturally, as though it's something we look forward to in our day. At least that's what I keep telling myself. I mean, that's the thing with being thin for the long haul right? Having the gym lifestyle be a natural part of our days?

I think you're ahead of the game sweetie. 2 times a day is something to celebrate. I'm probably going to try to hit the gym tonight after work for some cardio, weights and then sauna/steam room time also. There's something really motivating about ending the workout with a little bit of pampering. It's enough to make me want to go to the gym. Lol!

How are you doing with Dax out of the house? Do you think he would notice if you cleaned out all his junk food? Lol.
 
LOL Hmmm... good idea.. about the junk food.

It is kinda weird without him here! Its Quiet! It's good in some ways cause I can get alot of "me" time BUT I miss the snuggling. We've been able to talk around 3 times a day. He's busy in conferences most of the time though.


Its been super easy diet and exercise wise.

Today I went to the gym at lunch again. I did 30 min running on the treadmill.

I focused on high protein today. Met my fiber goal. I'll have a snack later but I should still be around 1300 calories.

Food Today:

Breakfast:
1 cup coffee (low fat creamer & splenda) (no food. bad!)

Lunch:
1 can Amys Organic Tomato Veggie Alphabet Soup
3 oz shrimp
2 tbs cocktail sauce

Snacks:
3/4 c "Lesser Evil" Peanut Butter Kettle Corn (low fat)
4 Dark Chocolate Altoids
1 bite peanut butter cookie

Dinner:
Low fat Whole grain tortilla
2 oz chicken breast
green peppers, mushrooms & onions (sauteed in olive oil)
garlic lime marinaide 1 tbs
2 oz low fat cheese
1 leaf lettuce
2 slices tomatos

Snacks:

8 oz Bolthouse Farms, Perfectly Protein, Vanilla Chai Tea, Soy Drink
(Sooo good: 160 calories, 3 g fat, 10 g protein)

0.7 oz bag of O'Coco's, Cinnamon, Organic, Chocolate Crisps (90 calories, 2 g fat, 1g fiber, 2g protein)

68 oz h20

A bit much -- as far as snacks -- but I was craving snacks cause Auntie Flo is visiting-- I didn't do too bad though!! I went to the store and got healthy choices.
 
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OMG. I'm watching a show on the Style Network about wedding cakes. I want to jump in a vat of icing! I should not be watching this but I'm transfixed.
 
Omg Jessa, we're on the same cycle! Aunt Flow came to visit me today too and I was a carb monster. I'm so glad there are no calories in midol because I always have the worst cramps my first day. I'm so cranky I didn't bother even going to the gym. I ended up cleaning for an hour instead.

Hope you're not too lonely without Dax. And avoid the icing!
 
The Great Icing Compromise

Ok so to satisfy my sugar craving I had 1 packet of strawberry & cream low sugar oatmeal -- only 130 calories, low fat. It was good and I feel better.

Yeah.. Lana, I agree its hard to exercise during 'this time'. I just want carbs too!
 
My Confessional:

My friend's husband changed the headlight in my car for me so I made him cookies tonight. I ate FOUR. I'm such a turd.

THe earlier part of my day was really good. Though as a whole my fiber was super low and my protein was low. Carbs : sky high!! My calories so far are at 1100. Not bad concidering. I'lll try to have something else to eat that ups my protein.

Confession 2: I didn't exercise at all. I'm going to try to make it to the gym tommorrow but Dax comes home and we have appts at work all all day. Friday its a definite.

I'll weigh in tommorrow on my lunch break.

Maybe I'll force myself up at 6am and go to the gym tommorrow.
 
So for a little pick me up I scheduled an appointment with my hairdresser. I actually haven't seen him since the summer because I had this idea I wanted to grow my hair out. Usually, I have a short, choppy cut. Well ,I think I'm going to go back to what works. My mid length hair feels drab. PLUS I had this crazy idea to cut bangs last month (Dax hates them!). I have to wait two weeks though cause my guy books out so far!! He's worth it though! I can wait for him to work his magic!

So I think I'm really going to try to wake up early and go to the gym @ 6 am. It means waking up at 5:30 ish. This is a TALL order for me cause I don't like waking up that early!! Maybe I'll sleep in my workout clothes.. lol just kidding. I should go to bed soon. I need to get lunch etc ready for tommorrow am so I don't need to use alot of brain power when I wake up!!!

Oh no I'm already mentally backing out of this. My brain is like... Well... sleep is important and I am getting over a cold... and its already 10:40 pm that would be only 6.5 h of sleep... crap.

OK Undecided. If I don't --then I'll try to work up to that (getting up early here and there to work out). PLUS I'll try to sneak in exercise tommorrow.

Ok to sneak in exercise I will:

1. Get up at 6:30 am instead of 7 am: I will do a little mini work out (push ups, sit ups, leg lifts, squats, lunges) like 20 - 30 min.

2. I will run up and down the stairs at work at 10 times (I'll forgo heels tommorrow!)

3. At lunch I will take a 15 min walk -at least - (I have to run to the gym & weigh in first and its accross town... I'll try to eat small meals through out the day to save time at lunch).

4. When I get home from work I'll do 20 sit ups, 20 push ups, 20 squats, 20 lunges each leg)

5. I'll meet my 64 oz h2O goal.

6. I will get at least 28 g of fiber! I will focus on increasing protein.




Thanks for going through that journey with me!! I feel better because instead of waking up and feeling like I failed cause I hit snooze past 5:30 am I have a plan to have a sucessful day though time'll be limited.

I think I'll makes stuffed peppers with ground turkey for dinner and go light thru the day ( kashi go lean for breakfast, 3 oz shrimp w/ cocktail sauce and a turkey patty for lunch plus some kinda veggie..)
 
You're doing great Jessa, and one little slip up is not so important. You are a strong person, remember this. Getting on track right after the slip up and being super determined as you are demonstrates that you have the strenght in you to do anything you want, not only losing weight. It's not how many time we fall, but how we can get up from those falls that shows who we really are.

A big hug!
India
 
Don't cut it!!! When you're growing your hair long from a shorter length it feels kind of odd and doesn't look so hot in the middle lengths but power through it.

Just think about how great it'll feel to be thin, have long beautiful hair and a cute little butt. Dax won't be able to keep his hands off you!

Great job planning to get back on track. Did you wake up this morning?
 
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