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April 17 What Losing Will Help Us To Gain...Jenn
April 15 Hottie!WOW!!!!!!!!! Brit looks hot! Bernie...wow!!!!!!! Gotta love Bette Sue as well!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this show! Weighing Me Down - JennHi All,
it is not that I don't want to be on here, but I have been quite sick since last week. I have kidney stones and a major kidney infection. This sucks!!!! I have not ever had stones before and cannot believe just how much this hurts! I am hoping that they pass soon.
Even with being in so much pain and off of my workout schedule, I still lost this week. Even though it was not a huge loss it was a loss right. I am down from 168 to 167.4. I will take any loss at this point.
I was hoping to have a date with the treadmill while watcihng the finale tonight, but I will have to settle for the bed I guess. I am super excited to see everyones progress.
I hope that you all have an awesome time watching the finale.
Jenn April 08 CONGRATS The Winners are Announced...Congrats to the following teams:
Weigh Less Losers
Marcus & Amber
2 Knockout Nurses To Be
Sonja & Aaron
Coast 2 Coast Losers
Awesome job teams! Have a blast at the finale!
-Jenn
"Closet Eater"*HELP!!-JenniseOld habits are hard to break. I have noticed in the past few weeks that I have a really bad habit when it comes to eating in front of people and when I am eating at home. I guess you could call me a “closet eater” because I tend to do amazing when I am with people, but then tend to blow it when I get home. I have a lot of control and will-power when I am eating in front of people, but when I get home it is like feeding day at the zoo for me. I put everything I can get my hands on into my mouth and just have a hay day. I have really been noticing this and trying to get control, but I feel the more I pull on my reins, the harder I try to keep shoveling the food in my mouth. This has obviously not been good for the weight-loss and is something I really need to control. Can anyone out there relate? Do you have any solutions that work or even help? Please, please let me know because I really want to break down the barriers to this problem and mend it so I can continue on my weight-loss journey. This week I went from 199 lbs to 198.5 lbs; so , I am another ½ lb closer to my goal weight. It is like pulling teeth to get me to lose a pound; however, I am still sticking with it and am still losing!! I know I have a few barriers to break that will definitely aide me in this journey; I am working on those and hope that by breaking them down, the weight will start to melt off quicker!! Battling the Buffet!!!-JENNISELast week was my grandmother’s 90th birthday and we celebrated her birthday by having a big party at a place with a buffet. Battling the buffet was definitely challenging, but I told my husband that if he saw me near the dessert table, that he was to slap my hands and say ‘Step away from the dessert’s!” He gladly agreed and was up to the challenge of finding healthy foods and keeping my calories down. I have to honestly say, I ate one plate of salad and fruit, and got one more plate with two roasted turkey breasts (yum, yum). I did very well and did not eat dessert or rolls or anything that I felt was worth the calories. You know what, I survived and am alive to tell my story; I actually came away feeling very satisfied and feeling good about myself and my efforts to battle the buffet! April 06 Another pound closer...Jenn I am happy to report that I am down another pound this week. Each day a little closer to my goal.
I quite enjoyed getting on and doing some catching up tonight with some of the teams that I have gotten to know over the weeks. I am really happy that at least some of you are sticking around. It makes me sad that some have dropped off because the "contest" is over...well if we are honest with ourselves...our journey shouldn't be bw over. It is great that a contest could motivate some to start this journey...but why quit when the contest is over???
I have days where I get frustrated, but it is on those days that I pull strength from my MPM family! Thanks for being there!
I am excited for the finale...got a date with the treadmill. LOL...maybe I'll get a new workout outfit for the special occassion. I will be posting pics this week of my new workout room...LOVE IT! It will be ready before weeks end.
Have an awesome week.
Jenn 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 |
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