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March 30 Jenn - foodI am so proud of myself....I went out for sushi and was a really good girl! I was well within what I should of had...and you know something...I enjoyed it more the other night than I have in a real long time! I love that I don't overeat anymore...
Jenn Weigh-In Week 13 - JennI am now 169 lbs!!! If feels awesome to be rid of that 170 era...I am so excited to update that I have lost 31.9 lbs to date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a combined weight-loss of 47.9 lbs for Jennise and I!!!! I feel great! We are updating our site today with a new team video so be sure to check it out.
Jenn March 28 Oh, I almost forgot!!!!In all my slumpiness, I almost forgot the greatest news of all. I acutally got out of the 200's this past week. On Easter morning, I weighed in at 199.8 lbs!!!! Wow, I never want to see a 2 in front of my weight numbers again- it is gone forever!!!! It has been a long time since I have weighed 199 lbs. Now, I get to buy that pair of jeans that have been waiting on the rack for me to buy them. It was a great victory for me and I am celebrating the small victories because these are the things that keep me going! I will take a picture of me in my new jeans when I find the right pair!! Jennise's Week 12 & 13 SLump-Can you Help???Okay, so last week I did not write and I have no excuse for myself, other than that I truly forgot. Week 12 was a hard week and I found myself feeling a little overwhelmed about the whole weight-loss journey. I had not felt this before and it was quite menacing; I felt very alone and sad and very, very tired. I wondered if it was truly worth all the work I was putting into it and if I could ever realize my weight-loss goals. I felt very frustrated and simiply down in the dumps. I cared enough to work-out a little and keep tabs on my eating, but I truly was in a slump and didn't know if I was going to come out of it!! I don't know if anyone has felt this way before, but I did and it was not fun. My sweet husband kept reminding me that I am worth it and that I have come so far to get weighed down and it helped, but I needed to realize it for myself. It is just hard to think that for a lifetime, I will be battling the bulge and always have weight issues. I guess if you think about it in that light, it does seem pretty dark and grim, but then I got to thinking; I have come so far, I am better now than I was even 2 months ago. I have a lifetime to live and be healthy instead of spending my time on the couch and feeling helpless. I can exercise and change my life now so that I have a future with my family and not a lifetime of health problems. I guess I am lucky that I can exercise and have the means to buy healthy food and have a suport system to help me out in this journey because there are a lot of people that cannot and do not have what I have. I am really lucky and have been very blessed in my life. When I thought a bout these things, a light went on in my head and I got it. Sure, it may be tough and hard and a long journey, but I am worth it and my health is worth it!!!! Bye, bye slump, please don't come back because I am on my way down on the scale and up in energy and life.
 This week has been a little better, I have felt more energized and have been better about eating. I have exercised a little more and was able to take my daughter to the zoo and be outside adn that helps boost anyone's spirits. I did get the flu Weds- today and have felt very nauseated, so I did not workout 2 days ,but I did workout today and felt a lot better!!! I feel a lot more hopeful and know that I can do this; it is not impossible!! I was talking with one of my friends and she gave me a lot of encouragement to continue onward and she said to jsut take one day at a time and try to do you best each day. It does seem a little easier as you take the small steps toward the big goal, instead of trying to swallow the entire thing all at once. Just one step at a time and I know I can do it!!!  March 23 You have to read this...This blog is soo funny. Had to copy and share...one to not miss out on. I laughed sooooooooooooo hard. Jenn Quote
http://mammie67.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FFDF2D5048EFA98!441.trak IMPORTANT Message to all of you FUN PICS - JennI had a blast at the gym on Sat for my Last Chance Workout..
My best friend took these for me.
Jenn
CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It is great that we are still in this together. I am sad that alot of people are slacking off because this contest is over. I am hoping that they get up, brush themselves off and get back on the journey.
Jennise and I have been reflecting on this contest and how it has given us such a great headstart on our journey. We have created some pretty great habits for us and our families. I will be greatful for a very long time to come.
I am so super proud of my partner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got a phone call from her this morning telling me that she is under 200 lbs! What a victory! I am so happy for her!!! Go Jennise! A Great Reward! JennLook at my bew reward - as if a healthier happier me is not reward enough....
I love my new outfit. It is great to have a picture taken and not cringe! Please don't think that I am vain...just proud of my results to date.
Jenn My Journey Continues..Success!!! - JennI am happy to report that I have lost another 2 LBS this week! I am so pleased that my numbers are continuing to go down. I was looking and realized that I am half way to my goal weight! This is hard but so worth it!
It felt so great to get ready for church this morning and have several fun clothing choices....shopping in your own closet is the best. It was nice to have my friends comment on my progress today as well. I am the kind of girl who wears one of my bandanas or my NIKE hat daily...I am always doing some project or playing volleyball...well when my friends see me dressed up or in normal clothes they notice the change in me. This coat is one of my rewards....I love treating myself....and I don't feel guilty doing it anymore.
Well I am super happy! Hope that you are finding success on your journey.
Jenn
March 21 Talking about Jenn - REWARDS Are WorkingI mixed up the rewards a little...I decided to switch my 25 & 30 lbs loss rewards. I got my new chic dress...I will add pics on Sunday...Feels great to be able to go in my closet and have a few choices of what to wear now. Jenn Quote Jenn - REWARDS Are Working Hve you been there???? JennI was reading Shanz's blog and it got me thinking this morning.
I used to take the tags off when I bought something because I didn't want my husband to SEE how fat I was...LOL...how stupid was that...all he had to do was look at me. Maybe if I take the 16/18 off he won't know...first of all Why was I hiding it? Second, Why didn't I do something then to change it?!
For me it is not about size anymore it is all about feeling great about myself. I know that when I get down to my goal weight I will probably only be a 10 or 12. I have lost almost 30 lbs and still wear a 14....they fit better. Size does not matter in the end. I feel like I am getting sexier each day. I am starting to love me!
I am soooooooooo excited for today! My sister, her hubby, and their baby are coming...I finally get to meet her!!! I am so happy for them.
I am heading out...getting a makeover...well hair today...my sis has not seen me since I've lost weight...not even a pic.
Jenn March 11 Jennise's Ending MesaageHello Everyone,
Greetings from Utah! What a wonderful day it is because I committed myself to the MPM for 11 weeks and I stuck it through! I just want to thank MSN for creating the MPM and the Biggest Loser for being so inspirational and motivating America to change their lives. I know that I have truly changed my life through this journey. I know that if I had not done this with Jenn, that I would still be frustrated and fat sitting on my couch and wondering why the weight was not coming off. Now I know the formula to success and have committed myself to a healthy lifestyle for the rest of my life. I can honestly say that this has saved my life.
- I now feel more confident in myself and am able to hold my head up.
-I feel happy and healthy.
- I feel like I can reach my goal weight and continue this for the rest of my life.
- I have been able to motivate family and friends to a healthier lifestyle.
- I feel beautiful, and I have not felt that in a long time!
- Life is now worth living and doing instead of sitting on the sidelines watching it go by.
- I am now motivated to try new things; i.e., a 5k, skiing, yoga, karate, mountain biking.
- I feel like I have my life back and am in more control of eating and exercising.
Starting Measurements 1/1/2008: Ending Measurements 3/11/2008
Height: 5'6 Height: 5'6
Weight: 215 lbs. Weight: 200 lbs.
Waist: 41 1/2 Waist: 34 1/2
Mid-Hip and Buttock: 51 Mid-Hip and Buttock: 46 1/2
Hips: 48 1/2 Hips: 44
Thigh: 29 1/2 Thigh: 25 3/4
Bicep: 14 Bicep: 12 3/4
Bust: 41 Bust: 38 1/2 New pics/slideshow...total updateWe have added new pics...video...drop by and send some love!
Jenn & Jennise RUNNING FROM UT TO LA
Jenn - End of Million Pound Match-Up Weigh-In & ResultsHi Guys and Gals,
what a great day it is...we have all made it through this contest...what a great beginning to our weight-loss journey! I am so thankful to MSN & The Biggest Loser for giving so many people the motivation to take charge of their lives and take the opportunity to become a better person. I wanted to weigh-in this morning and also take my measurements to compare from Week 1 until now...the end of Week 10. I cannnot believe that 10 Weeks have gone by soooooooo fast. I think of many great blessings when I think about the Million Pound Match-Up:
- We have come so far with our weight-loss
- I am more confident and definately a happier person
- I have become an example to so many of my friends and family
- I have created a healthier lifestyle for my family
- I have added years onto my life
- I have created some really great habits
- Exercise has become an important part of my life again
- I have gained so many new friends on here and have created such an awesome support syste...Thanks MPM Family
- My relationship with my husband has improved...confidence is half the battle...He always loved me...I just didn't love myself
- I am making goals and keeping them...I just ran a 5 km
- I have really gotten to see the Jenn that I missed sooooooo much!
The list could go on and on! I feel so blessed.
I am not going anywhere...in it to win it!!!! I will reach my goal!
-Jenn
STARTING STATS 1 JAN/08 END MILLION POUND MATCH-UP 11 MAR/08
height - 5'4" height - 5'4"
weight - 200.9 lbs weight - 173.2" arms - 14 3/4" arms - 12 3/4"
chest - 48" chest - 41"
waist - 47 1/4" waist - 39 3/4"
hips - 49" hips - 42 3/4"
thigh - 23 3/4" thigh - 22"
bustline - 42 1/4" ustline - 37"
March 10 Jennise Weigh-in and progress Week 10I lost 1 lb this week and was a little disappointed because I really wanted to be below 200 lbs before March 11. I have still not bought my jeans, but my goal is in sight. I do have to reflect on the progress I have made both physically and emotionally in regards to my relationship with food and exercise. I now really do enjoy exercising because I feel so good; I cannot say I LOVE it 100% of the time, but am getting there. I also am trying to get little bits of exercise in each day by moving more, using the stairs, parking further away from the grocery store entrance, running up and down my stairs at home, going on walks with my toddler or anything I can do to keep moving and stay off the couch. I am gradually breaking my old habits with food. It is a work in progress and it will always be a battle, but I am trying to come to a point where it is in balance with my life and everything I do. I have felt that balance is the key to everything. When one thing is out of whack, it does affect other things in your life. I am really trying to make conscious efforts to eat well and involve my family and friends and motivate them. One little exciting thing that has happened with this all, in that my younger sister joined a gym and has started working out and losing weight. She stopped drinking soda and she has lost over 8 lbs and trying to commit herself to a better lifestyle. Also, my friend from work started eating healthy as I started and she has gotten down to her goal weight and is training for a marathon. I am so proud of my family and friends because so many of them have started exercising and losing weight and feeling better about themselves. It may and may not be due to my influence, but I would hope and pray that they have seen me change my life and have felt the motivation within to do the same because if I can do it, anyone can!! Food Week 10My eating for this week was not the greatest and I did allow myself the things that I wanted so I didn’t feel deprived. I tried to move a lot more on the days that I ate a few higher calorie foods or went out to eat. I got at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day and tried to drink a lot of water. I ate this delicious chili verde that my mom made on Sunday. It was made with lean pork sirloin and tons of fresh vegetables; it was actually very healthy and soooo good!! I ate it with mini corn tortillas and filled up on fresh fruit so I ate only 3 mini tortillas. Anyways, it is always a challenge to get something healthy to eat if you are on vacation or not always able to eat at home, but I have found that you can either bring food with you wherever you go or there are more and more options available at restaurants. I love Turbo Jam!!!- Jennise Week 10This week I really got into Turbo Jam. I had heard a lot about it, but had never had the opportunity to use it. My mom ordered it on-line and I started using it while in Texas. Boy, is it a good workout. I did the cardio workout one day, the sculpting workout the next, and some other one another day. I loved, loved, loved it because it was so much fun and I didn’t realize I had been working out for an hour. That’s the kind of workout I like!!! Another video I tried was Yoga Booty Ballet; it was a little different and sometimes the movements were hard to keep up with, but also something a little different and a good way to change it up. I took several walks to the park and tried to keep active all day long. I didn’t ever get to play raquetball with my dad or go to the gym because of time constraints, but I really tried to workout while on vacation and I felt that I was pretty successful!!! March 09 JENNWell I have to say that eating 7 small meals on my high calorie day is the way to go....I did not get to 2500, but I still got up there and did not feel the way that I did last week.
Just a quick note...I feel like I am spending a lot of time at teh grocery store...reading labels makes getting groceries into a long process. It is funny to see my friend and I at Costco reading labels. I find that it is no problem to skip eating things and making healthier choices...it is not worth is to waste calories.
I had a date night at home with my hubby and made the most awesome chicken lettuce wraps! YUMMY! It is great to enjoy food that I loved to eat before, now just made with a healthier twist.
Happy to report that I DO NOT miss soda at all!!!!!!!!!!!!
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