Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you all! First, thank you to all of you
have served, are serving, or have lost someone who has served. We honor
and remember each of you!
Last week was a loonnnnnnng week. So
it seemed. It was a decent week but for some reason I woke up 3 days in
a row at 5am. WHY????!!!!!! Even did it again this morning, on a
Saturday! Ugh, hope this is not a new trend! Soo, I'm a wee bit
tired. Have plans to see several movies this weekend, catch up with
some friends, do errands, and definitely get some workouts in. I hope
you all are enjoying your weekend so far!
I had a nice surprise
of a weigh in today. I honestly didn't expect much since TOM was in
town. I always feel so yuk then, so I really can't tell if I've lost or
gained. But, I lost 3.6 lbs!!! :) That put me out of the 240's and
into the 230's, 239.6 to be exact! :) So, down a total of 38 lbs since
January and 48 lbs since last year. Wow! It feels good! Hubby had a
great weigh in too, down 3 lbs for a total of 27 lbs. :) Friends had
good weigh in's today too and I was soo excited to welcome a dear friend
back! You go girl, you can do it!! :) This is so fun to have so many
of us on this journey to health, and succeeding!
I celebrated
with a friend today for her birthday and decided to indulge in Sprinkles
Cupcakes - only 1, Chocolate Peanut Butter. :) I ate that thing sooo
slow, savored every bite, and it was perfection!! :) But oh heck, I
actually kind of feel sick now. No, this can't be!! Perhaps my body
can't handle this much sugar?! I'm still glad I spent all 15 points on
it, cause that was a worthwhile point hog! haha! :) Gotta have some
food enjoyment in life on this journey! :)
Okay, time to put this tired girl to bed. Enjoy your weekend!
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Made it Through the Week................
Hi Everyone!
I hope you are enjoying a beautiful weekend! It is sunny, breezy, and pretty warm here. No May Gray lately! So, last week was a tough week. :( Monday and Tuesday were by far the worst in learning and dealing with my friend's passing. I went through so many emotions, a state of shock, a brain shut down, overwhelming numbness/dead feeling, and an incredible urge to binge on Sprinkle's cupcakes. But, I used every tool and skill in my arsenal that I have learned the past year and I rode it out. Felt every bit of it. Let it passed as it needed to. Took care of myself. Did a lot of "parenting" and self-talk. Leaned on friends and shut down emotionally some too. And it all SUCKED! That was not fun being endured without medicating with food!!! But on the other hand, I DID IT!!! I survived! I know what it is like now, it can be done, I learned some valuable things, and I think the next time a difficult situation arises it might just be a little better since I've been down that path now before.
I miss my friend "P". But, as the days went on, I was able to work through the anger, the sadness, the questioning, and come more to acceptance and understanding. I am also happy to say that we will be having a small celebration of life for her at her house with her husband in a few weeks, so that gives me peace and a sense of closure. Her husband also finally reached out to me, which I know had to have been extremely hard. Each day will get a little easier....for all of us.
So, the scale agreed with me at WI that I was able to get through the week successfully! :) I lost 1.4 lbs. Yeah! Hubby lost 0.8 lbs. We are still going strong, working the plan, and looking forward to being even lighter and healthier! Been getting some compliments lately which is VERY nice and motivating. :) :)
I kind of fell off the wagon this past week with eating vegetables. Went for more the carbs, processed foods. Although, I did pretty good on the water! I had some good workouts at the gym. Even made a personal best of breaking the 20 min mile! I'm a pretty slow walker (short, short legs, short stride!), so that was huge to be 19 min! :) I also had to climb several flights of stairs at work and friend's houses this past week and noticed it didn't even phase me. No gasping for air at the top. :) Yay!!!
Here's to a good week and wishing all of you the same! Reach for your goals and if you get side-tracked, pick the path back up right where you left off!!
Cheers,
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Soooo Many Things Running Through My Head and Body........
Well, the last 24 hours have rocked me to my core. I'm sick to my
stomach. I'm numb. I'm anxious. I'm sooo horribly sad. I'm angry. My
mind can't grasp the new reality. I have so many questions that will go
unanswered. I have regret in that I didn't do more, wasn't there more. I
have guilt for feeling angry and sad, because maybe this is what she
wanted. I have fear because this was exactly my nightmare of how I would
never want things to happen. How does someone's 40+ years of life come
down to just this. Life can be so cruel and yet everyday is a gift to be
grateful for. I haven't had this many emotions running through me in a
very long time.
My friend/co-worker "P" was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer last year. I knew it didn't sound good. We both worked on Cancer Clinical Trials for our job. But, from day 1 she fought and never let me think otherwise. She was so stoic. She had just started a new job when she was diagnosed. She continued to work thru all the radiation, surgery, and chemo. She even worked overtime! She sold her house, had a new house built, and moved. Even brought me her outdoor patio furniture! She only took 2 months off at Christmas when she needed full time oxygen. But, then she got better. Went back to work, started exercising, went to plays with me, and visited friends who also had cancer. She was always very concerned about my issues and well being, as I was in a bad place right when she was going through all of this. I couldn't be there for her as much as I wanted to be, which bothered me. She then had the follow up scan in Mar, and got news she didn't hope for. It had spread more. They ordered a 2nd treatment of chemo. She really really didn't want this. Out of all the issues with having "C", her biggest bummer was losing her hair. She was soo devastated about that. But I got her the name of a great wig place and hair dresser that specialized in medical hair loss (because unfortunately I have several other friends going through "C" as well). She was much more relaxed. Her hair had just grown back from the previous treatment, and now she was going to have to lose it again. This was the first inkling that I got, a few months ago, that she was sad and really didn't want to do this. But she would. I got a call from her 2 weeks ago saying she needed to sell our play ticket because a friend was giving her the opportunity to use her cabin that same weekend. I could tell it was something she really wanted to do, needed to do, with her husband. I found someone to buy the ticket, texted her, and she was so grateful. I said to have a great time at the cabin! A few days later I texted her to say hi and have fun. I didn't hear from her. Okay. A few days went by and now I was thinking this was odd. That is not like her. Maybe she's busy getting ready for the trip. So, I opted to wait until Mon after the trip to text again and say I hope she had fun and when could we meet so I could give her the ticket money. Again, days went by. This was really not like her. I had this feeling something was wrong. But I didn't think "C", strangely I thought maybe they got in an accident. I watch too many crime shows. Then, our mutual friend who also has "C" (and owns the cabin) called, texted, and FB'k me yesterday at work. She didn't say it was urgent, but to call her. So, I waited until I was home last night.
She was beside herself and crying. She wanted to know if I knew that "P" had passed away. I screamed, was shaking, felt numb. What?! I said I had been trying to get a hold of her post the cabin trip. I was soo confused. She was "ok". Our friend said well, she never made it to the cabin. She got admitted to the hospital for severe pain, chemo started immediately, and she passed away two days later. She was already cremated, no service. All this was last week!!! "P"s husband just called the friend yesterday to tell her, after the friend had texted her yesterday am. Just saying this all again makes me feel sick. "P's" videos sit next to my tv awaiting their return.........
Enter the demons of binge eating lying in wait....to be continued tomorrow.
Hugs to all of you!
My friend/co-worker "P" was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer last year. I knew it didn't sound good. We both worked on Cancer Clinical Trials for our job. But, from day 1 she fought and never let me think otherwise. She was so stoic. She had just started a new job when she was diagnosed. She continued to work thru all the radiation, surgery, and chemo. She even worked overtime! She sold her house, had a new house built, and moved. Even brought me her outdoor patio furniture! She only took 2 months off at Christmas when she needed full time oxygen. But, then she got better. Went back to work, started exercising, went to plays with me, and visited friends who also had cancer. She was always very concerned about my issues and well being, as I was in a bad place right when she was going through all of this. I couldn't be there for her as much as I wanted to be, which bothered me. She then had the follow up scan in Mar, and got news she didn't hope for. It had spread more. They ordered a 2nd treatment of chemo. She really really didn't want this. Out of all the issues with having "C", her biggest bummer was losing her hair. She was soo devastated about that. But I got her the name of a great wig place and hair dresser that specialized in medical hair loss (because unfortunately I have several other friends going through "C" as well). She was much more relaxed. Her hair had just grown back from the previous treatment, and now she was going to have to lose it again. This was the first inkling that I got, a few months ago, that she was sad and really didn't want to do this. But she would. I got a call from her 2 weeks ago saying she needed to sell our play ticket because a friend was giving her the opportunity to use her cabin that same weekend. I could tell it was something she really wanted to do, needed to do, with her husband. I found someone to buy the ticket, texted her, and she was so grateful. I said to have a great time at the cabin! A few days later I texted her to say hi and have fun. I didn't hear from her. Okay. A few days went by and now I was thinking this was odd. That is not like her. Maybe she's busy getting ready for the trip. So, I opted to wait until Mon after the trip to text again and say I hope she had fun and when could we meet so I could give her the ticket money. Again, days went by. This was really not like her. I had this feeling something was wrong. But I didn't think "C", strangely I thought maybe they got in an accident. I watch too many crime shows. Then, our mutual friend who also has "C" (and owns the cabin) called, texted, and FB'k me yesterday at work. She didn't say it was urgent, but to call her. So, I waited until I was home last night.
She was beside herself and crying. She wanted to know if I knew that "P" had passed away. I screamed, was shaking, felt numb. What?! I said I had been trying to get a hold of her post the cabin trip. I was soo confused. She was "ok". Our friend said well, she never made it to the cabin. She got admitted to the hospital for severe pain, chemo started immediately, and she passed away two days later. She was already cremated, no service. All this was last week!!! "P"s husband just called the friend yesterday to tell her, after the friend had texted her yesterday am. Just saying this all again makes me feel sick. "P's" videos sit next to my tv awaiting their return.........
Enter the demons of binge eating lying in wait....to be continued tomorrow.
Hugs to all of you!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Happy Mother's Day and Status Quo....
Happy Mother's Day to all of you mom's of kids, mom's of fur kids, or those celebrating with your moms, or reminiscing about your moms!
I hope you enjoyed a beautiful day. We sure did here. Holy Cow, it was in the 90's! Felt like summer was here already. I managed to get to the gym early this morning and do a brief workout before it got way too hot. I really ended up pushing myself while at the gym yesterday and wasn't feeling so great from it. That led into this morning, for which I almost didn't go. But, I made a deal with myself that I'd go but take it easy. And I did. Just did 30 mins on the treadmill and that was even a struggle.
I hope you enjoyed a beautiful day. We sure did here. Holy Cow, it was in the 90's! Felt like summer was here already. I managed to get to the gym early this morning and do a brief workout before it got way too hot. I really ended up pushing myself while at the gym yesterday and wasn't feeling so great from it. That led into this morning, for which I almost didn't go. But, I made a deal with myself that I'd go but take it easy. And I did. Just did 30 mins on the treadmill and that was even a struggle.
The family went out to lunch today which was nice. It's always nice to see everyone and spend some time together, because we definitely don't see each other enough. Hubby and I looked up what to have before going, so we stuck to the plan. It wasn't that great though. :( Always a bummer when you are "limiting" your intake. It's like a one shot deal, so it better be worth it! We then went to check out computers because I need a new laptop. My screen died a few weeks ago and I'm really missing being able to sit on the couch, watch TV, and peruse the internet. A first world problem. :)
Weigh In was status quo for me yesterday. Was hoping to lose a little, but with the big loss last week, I kind of half expected to stay the same. I have finally figured out my body's rhythm I think. Hubby lost another 1.8 lbs, yay him! :) And my friend that joined WW had a nice big first week loss. That's always a nice motivator! I really enjoy our meeting. It's a good group of women, the leader is fabulous, and I always learn something new and feel motivated. :) This month we are working on more mindful eating. Hmm, I guess that would mean not being on the computer, watching tv, and eating at the same time. :)
So, we've been ordering our dinners through this great healthy organic gluten free service which has been a godsend to us to help with our weight loss journey. Well, they left 3 weeks ago to go on maternity leave, so we've been scraping by and counting the days to their return. Only, we got an email this weekend saying baby still hadn't arrived and now they may need a c-section recovery. Oh heck!! We are actually going to have to plan some dinners for awhile! I know, that sounds awful. But with our schedules, it really is! :(
Well, tomorrow is Monday......Again....... I am so looking forward to a day off in a few weeks. I just realized I haven't taken a vacation in a year (and that really wasn't a vacation!). I feel the need to possibly start planning one, for next year. Just need to have something to look forward to and get excited about. Hoping we will be very close to our goal weights by then too. :) :) Maybe we will squeeze in a mini break in the coming months for some R&R at our special cabin getaway.
Alrighty, time to say goodnight and so long! Again, hope you enjoyed a beautiful day!
Cheers
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Happy May and It's Been a Good Week!
Happy May Everyone!
I cannot believe it is May. Time is just flying by. As it fly's by, I'm glad to say the pounds are flying off with it! :) So, had a great Weigh In today so I'll get to that first. Lost 4 lbs this week! That makes for a total of 33 lbs since Jan and 43 lbs since exactly a year ago. :) :) I also earned my 16 week staying with it charm. 4 months! I couldn't be more thrilled. Husband lost 2.8 lbs today for a total of 21 lbs so far. :) We've lost over 50 lbs together! He can get his arms around me now when we hug! :) Ah, yes, it's the little things that matter. It was a hard few weeks for him to get that last few pounds off to his milestone. But I knew he would do it, so I got him a surprise for when he got home today. A new Ipod Nano and some cool t-shirts. :) He was like a 10 year old opening birthday presents! It made me so happy. :) My friend also joined me at WW today, so it's great to have her along now as well and encourage and cheer her on!
This week was overall another pretty good week for me. Felt pretty good. Was able to avoid the donuts, pizza, and daily food truck extravaganza at work last week! The gym workouts were quite good. I've shaved 1.5 mins off my Mile time, and have been increasing the workouts to 45 minutes. I had some wacky dreams every night though which was different! One was where I was working in a nursing home and I was passing out toilet seat covers! huh?! Then, I was at my high school reunion and we were partying it up. There were other strange ones in there too. Bizarre! I've had a chance to start getting out and seeing friends again, so that has been very nice. I have really missed that so much with all the illness stuff going on with me. To update on the last blog, saw the Gyn and was basically dismissed. Was not happy about that at all. In fact, went into a total funk and started crying of all things! She basically was like why are you here. Refused to do an exam. Said: You're 41, hitting peri-menopause, and that time of the month will get weird now which can cause GI havoc. Why gee, thanks. Hadn't thought of that! Anyhoo, for now, just going to be grateful for the reasonably normal mostly pain free days I've been having and move right along until I have to deal with it again. :)
Things are great! The sky is blue, the air is warm (until tomorrow!), the lizards are running about, the body is cooperating, work is busy, the dogs are their normal stubborn selves, and I'm being nice to and taking care of myself. :) My hope for you is that you are doing the same! :)
Love and Cheers!
Jessica
Sunday, April 28, 2013
What A Difference a Year Makes.... And other ramblings :)
Greetings on a Spring Sunday Evening!
I hope you enjoyed a beautiful and relaxing weekend! It was very pleasant and beautiful here this weekend. I have the sunburn to prove it! :) So much going on from Half Marathons, Triathlons, Art Walk, Adams Avenue Unplugged, I'm sure I missed a ton of other events to mention. Congrats to those of you ran/walked!
So, it's hard to believe that a year has already gone by. A year ago this week I was in a not very good place, pretty hopeless, and trying to dig myself out of a very deep deep deep hole. Problem was, after many months of trying (more like a year or more) on my own, I just couldn't do it. It's amazing how powerful an organ like the brain can be (especially when it is not working in your best interest!). Since 2010, it had just been one thing after another (not all bad, but life changes). From getting engaged, to moving in together, to planning a wedding, (getting more and more anxious about not looking how I would have hoped I would look for my wedding, which just led to more weight gain!), to finding out I needed major complicated surgery (and trying to seek 2nd/3rd/4th opinions), to being laid off twice in 3 months, to turning down a full time job in hopes that the ONE I really wanted would come to fruition (stress! - but it did), to buying a house, to getting married, to selling a condo, to getting hit with mega taxes, adopting 2 not so easy to handle dogs, to hubby have a medical emergency. I was EXHAUSTED. I was sooooo depressed, hubby and I were constantly fighting, I was not sleeping more than 3 or 4 hours a night, I could barely drag myself to work (the place I absolutely loved!), the dogs were just too too much, and I was at my highest weight ever (285!). The final straw was that I started having sudden major health issues: anemia, edema, high blood pressure. All the makings of heart failure. Things started spiraling out of control and very quickly. I really thought that if things didn't somehow get under control very soon, I may not have a future - because there was no way I could live like this - every second a struggle. Thank gosh for my doctor who is awesome and knows me very well, trusts me, works with me, and knows what I need.
I took a leave of absence for 6 weeks to get things back on track. I went to a local all-day program for binge eating, checked myself into a hotel for 2 weeks to get a true break, and had a very understanding husband who handled the rest while I was gone (with the help of great friends!). It was the BEST decision I could have ever made for me, my marriage, for life! I needed a Time-Out. I knew I did, and was so glad that insurance finally agreed (don't even get me started on the issues and stress of trying to get insurance companies to recognize Binge Eating Disorder!).
Food has always been my coping mechanism..... for EVERYTHING!!!!! For stress, for sadness, for loneliness, for being tired, for needing a reward, for boredom, for having to deal with medical procedures, for socializing. The list goes on. The day that was my rock bottom was the day I had after work gone to a McDonald's to get a coffee shake, gone to Starbucks and got brownies, and then went through Jack in the Box to get a hamburger meal. I got home, had all this food, and didn't even remember doing it! Let alone, why I had done it.... because I already had (and forgot about) the Starbucks, donuts, pizza, and cake that were ingested earlier in the day at work. When food collection (binging) has become as automatic as breathing or driving, I knew I was in trouble and needed help beyond what I, friends or family could provide.
The program was a shock at first. I completely broke down and lost it the first day. This was not what I expected. You were no longer in charge of yourself during those 10 hours. Meals and bathroom visits were scheduled, supervised, and monitored. What??!! I finally settled down by Day 3, and was in a groove. The program wasn't perfect, but nothing (or anyone) is in life. You make the best of it and take what you can. The life skills I learned were invaluable: CBT, DBT, art therapy, mindfulness. I've continued with these advanced skills a year later, and it has made all the difference! Our marriage is great, the dogs have settled some, work is good, the brain is finally working for me! And, it finally allowed me to sign up for Weight Watchers (along with hubby!) and making taking charge of my health and losing weight possible. :)
On to present moment. :) I had a great week last week in terms of feeling good. Loved and was so grateful for every minute of it. Then, mother nature decided to grace me with her presence. To not get too TMI here, I really struggle with that TOM. I always have since Day 1. When I was younger it was practically debilitating until I found birth control in college. Then, it became endurable but still not wonderful. As I've aged and had to go off all birth control (blood clots in 2008), it's gotten worse, and weird. The GYN thought it was due to the weight gain the last few years and I wondered about peri-menopause. With the clear Abdominal CT Scan a few weeks ago, my doctor has now referred me to the GYN. He is thinking endometriosis. I'm like what??!! I don't think so. It seems a little far fetched to me, like why wouldn't this have cropped up and been diagnosed much earlier? I have self diagnosed fibroids. Yes, I'm very good at playing doctor (and quite good most of the time I must add)! :) :) We shall see what the result is this week. If it's neither, well then, the mystery symptoms continue.
Oh, Weigh In! So, I'm up 0.8 lbs but not a surprise with mother nature. Hubby lost 2.8 lbs. Yay!! I'm 1 lb away from 30, and hoping to work hard and make it happen this coming weekend. :)
Wow, that was a long post. If you are still hanging in there reading.....THANK YOU!!!! :) My friends, family, and supporters mean the world to me. Have a great week and may you live and love each and every day!
Cheers!
I hope you enjoyed a beautiful and relaxing weekend! It was very pleasant and beautiful here this weekend. I have the sunburn to prove it! :) So much going on from Half Marathons, Triathlons, Art Walk, Adams Avenue Unplugged, I'm sure I missed a ton of other events to mention. Congrats to those of you ran/walked!
So, it's hard to believe that a year has already gone by. A year ago this week I was in a not very good place, pretty hopeless, and trying to dig myself out of a very deep deep deep hole. Problem was, after many months of trying (more like a year or more) on my own, I just couldn't do it. It's amazing how powerful an organ like the brain can be (especially when it is not working in your best interest!). Since 2010, it had just been one thing after another (not all bad, but life changes). From getting engaged, to moving in together, to planning a wedding, (getting more and more anxious about not looking how I would have hoped I would look for my wedding, which just led to more weight gain!), to finding out I needed major complicated surgery (and trying to seek 2nd/3rd/4th opinions), to being laid off twice in 3 months, to turning down a full time job in hopes that the ONE I really wanted would come to fruition (stress! - but it did), to buying a house, to getting married, to selling a condo, to getting hit with mega taxes, adopting 2 not so easy to handle dogs, to hubby have a medical emergency. I was EXHAUSTED. I was sooooo depressed, hubby and I were constantly fighting, I was not sleeping more than 3 or 4 hours a night, I could barely drag myself to work (the place I absolutely loved!), the dogs were just too too much, and I was at my highest weight ever (285!). The final straw was that I started having sudden major health issues: anemia, edema, high blood pressure. All the makings of heart failure. Things started spiraling out of control and very quickly. I really thought that if things didn't somehow get under control very soon, I may not have a future - because there was no way I could live like this - every second a struggle. Thank gosh for my doctor who is awesome and knows me very well, trusts me, works with me, and knows what I need.
I took a leave of absence for 6 weeks to get things back on track. I went to a local all-day program for binge eating, checked myself into a hotel for 2 weeks to get a true break, and had a very understanding husband who handled the rest while I was gone (with the help of great friends!). It was the BEST decision I could have ever made for me, my marriage, for life! I needed a Time-Out. I knew I did, and was so glad that insurance finally agreed (don't even get me started on the issues and stress of trying to get insurance companies to recognize Binge Eating Disorder!).
Food has always been my coping mechanism..... for EVERYTHING!!!!! For stress, for sadness, for loneliness, for being tired, for needing a reward, for boredom, for having to deal with medical procedures, for socializing. The list goes on. The day that was my rock bottom was the day I had after work gone to a McDonald's to get a coffee shake, gone to Starbucks and got brownies, and then went through Jack in the Box to get a hamburger meal. I got home, had all this food, and didn't even remember doing it! Let alone, why I had done it.... because I already had (and forgot about) the Starbucks, donuts, pizza, and cake that were ingested earlier in the day at work. When food collection (binging) has become as automatic as breathing or driving, I knew I was in trouble and needed help beyond what I, friends or family could provide.
The program was a shock at first. I completely broke down and lost it the first day. This was not what I expected. You were no longer in charge of yourself during those 10 hours. Meals and bathroom visits were scheduled, supervised, and monitored. What??!! I finally settled down by Day 3, and was in a groove. The program wasn't perfect, but nothing (or anyone) is in life. You make the best of it and take what you can. The life skills I learned were invaluable: CBT, DBT, art therapy, mindfulness. I've continued with these advanced skills a year later, and it has made all the difference! Our marriage is great, the dogs have settled some, work is good, the brain is finally working for me! And, it finally allowed me to sign up for Weight Watchers (along with hubby!) and making taking charge of my health and losing weight possible. :)
On to present moment. :) I had a great week last week in terms of feeling good. Loved and was so grateful for every minute of it. Then, mother nature decided to grace me with her presence. To not get too TMI here, I really struggle with that TOM. I always have since Day 1. When I was younger it was practically debilitating until I found birth control in college. Then, it became endurable but still not wonderful. As I've aged and had to go off all birth control (blood clots in 2008), it's gotten worse, and weird. The GYN thought it was due to the weight gain the last few years and I wondered about peri-menopause. With the clear Abdominal CT Scan a few weeks ago, my doctor has now referred me to the GYN. He is thinking endometriosis. I'm like what??!! I don't think so. It seems a little far fetched to me, like why wouldn't this have cropped up and been diagnosed much earlier? I have self diagnosed fibroids. Yes, I'm very good at playing doctor (and quite good most of the time I must add)! :) :) We shall see what the result is this week. If it's neither, well then, the mystery symptoms continue.
Oh, Weigh In! So, I'm up 0.8 lbs but not a surprise with mother nature. Hubby lost 2.8 lbs. Yay!! I'm 1 lb away from 30, and hoping to work hard and make it happen this coming weekend. :)
Wow, that was a long post. If you are still hanging in there reading.....THANK YOU!!!! :) My friends, family, and supporters mean the world to me. Have a great week and may you live and love each and every day!
Cheers!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Goodbye 50's! Hello 40's! 10% babeee!!!! :)
Good Saturday evening to you all!
Life has been good the last few days. :) I can say I have felt 100% the last 2 days! :) Yay!! I had a crazy week at work with offsite meetings and various drs appointments. Then, I took half of Friday off to go with my 2 girlfriends to LA to see Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi is my all time favorite band, Jon is my number 1, (the husband knows!), we had an 80's cover band at our wedding, and our first dance song was Thank You For Loving Me by Bon Jovi. :) :) I will sing, see, and dance to Bon Jovi until the day I die!! Ha! Needless to say, it was an awesome time! It was minus Richie Sambora, but the band really put on a great show! We stood/danced for 3 hours! Think that helped in the losing pounds this week department. :)
Usually we drive back that same night, but heck, I'm getting old. Kidding! :) Thought for once we'd stay over. So, we stayed at JW Marriott LA Live which is a very cool place amongst the Nokia Theatre, Staples Center, and lots of restaurants...and stars to see! They always have things going on there, so it is great people watching. We had dinner at Lawry's Carvery which was very good. We tried to get into the restaurants but they all were over an hour wait. Lawry's was the least crowded. They had yummy sounding mac and cheese, prime rib, etc. but I remained steadfast in my plan because I really wanted to hit my goal at weigh-in today. :) I had the 1/2 turkey sandwich, 1/2 salad, and chips. It was yummy! For breakfast, I steered clear of the buffet and opted to order off the menu. I did the best I could, egg whites/potatoes/1 slice bacon/OJ, but the eggs were drenched in oil. :( Darn! I always forget to ask for dry! It was satisfying though. Traffic was a beast going and coming back. Over 3 hours!
I really really wanted to make my weigh-in today as it meant a lot to me. I really wanted to hit my 10%. I was determined. The center closed at 3pm and we got back to town about 2pm. I wouldn't have enough time to go home first, so I asked my friends if we could take a detour so I could go straight to weigh in. I think they thought I was crazy at first (and I felt bad delaying their trip a bit). I thought, you know, I'm really going to be bummed if this doesn't happen and I made this huge effort. I only had to lose 1 lb, but we know how that has gone before! Well, I DID IT!!!!! 3.4 lbs gone! Bye bye! :) :) I hit my 10%, got my key ring, and am 1 lb away from my next goal of 30 lbs. Holy Cow!! :) I also said goodbye to the 250's and hello to the 240's. I haven't seen you since 2010! :) There was no one in the center but my leader Marie, so we did a little dance and cheered! :) Then, I was excited to come out and share the news with my 2 good friends, Nicole and Laurie!!! :) Thanks ladies for your patience with the detour. :)
Hubby lost another 0.8 lbs, so he's doing great. We are so happy to be doing this together and we feel so good!
Thanks everyone for your continued support and encouragement. It means a lot and truly helps! Here's to a great week and I hope you have a successful week and get closer to or hit your goals! Weight loss or others! :)
Cheers,
Jessica
Life has been good the last few days. :) I can say I have felt 100% the last 2 days! :) Yay!! I had a crazy week at work with offsite meetings and various drs appointments. Then, I took half of Friday off to go with my 2 girlfriends to LA to see Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi is my all time favorite band, Jon is my number 1, (the husband knows!), we had an 80's cover band at our wedding, and our first dance song was Thank You For Loving Me by Bon Jovi. :) :) I will sing, see, and dance to Bon Jovi until the day I die!! Ha! Needless to say, it was an awesome time! It was minus Richie Sambora, but the band really put on a great show! We stood/danced for 3 hours! Think that helped in the losing pounds this week department. :)
Usually we drive back that same night, but heck, I'm getting old. Kidding! :) Thought for once we'd stay over. So, we stayed at JW Marriott LA Live which is a very cool place amongst the Nokia Theatre, Staples Center, and lots of restaurants...and stars to see! They always have things going on there, so it is great people watching. We had dinner at Lawry's Carvery which was very good. We tried to get into the restaurants but they all were over an hour wait. Lawry's was the least crowded. They had yummy sounding mac and cheese, prime rib, etc. but I remained steadfast in my plan because I really wanted to hit my goal at weigh-in today. :) I had the 1/2 turkey sandwich, 1/2 salad, and chips. It was yummy! For breakfast, I steered clear of the buffet and opted to order off the menu. I did the best I could, egg whites/potatoes/1 slice bacon/OJ, but the eggs were drenched in oil. :( Darn! I always forget to ask for dry! It was satisfying though. Traffic was a beast going and coming back. Over 3 hours!
I really really wanted to make my weigh-in today as it meant a lot to me. I really wanted to hit my 10%. I was determined. The center closed at 3pm and we got back to town about 2pm. I wouldn't have enough time to go home first, so I asked my friends if we could take a detour so I could go straight to weigh in. I think they thought I was crazy at first (and I felt bad delaying their trip a bit). I thought, you know, I'm really going to be bummed if this doesn't happen and I made this huge effort. I only had to lose 1 lb, but we know how that has gone before! Well, I DID IT!!!!! 3.4 lbs gone! Bye bye! :) :) I hit my 10%, got my key ring, and am 1 lb away from my next goal of 30 lbs. Holy Cow!! :) I also said goodbye to the 250's and hello to the 240's. I haven't seen you since 2010! :) There was no one in the center but my leader Marie, so we did a little dance and cheered! :) Then, I was excited to come out and share the news with my 2 good friends, Nicole and Laurie!!! :) Thanks ladies for your patience with the detour. :)
Hubby lost another 0.8 lbs, so he's doing great. We are so happy to be doing this together and we feel so good!
Thanks everyone for your continued support and encouragement. It means a lot and truly helps! Here's to a great week and I hope you have a successful week and get closer to or hit your goals! Weight loss or others! :)
Cheers,
Jessica
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