tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21398808503990560392023-11-15T08:20:24.883-08:00Bye Bye Baby Weight!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-29357956973561379622012-02-02T19:24:00.000-08:002012-02-02T19:24:44.805-08:00running....Have I ever told you how much I hate running? I HATE RUNNING!! But I love it too. I get such a high when I've completed a good run. And when I say a good run I mean 2 miles...lol. That's a good run for this short legged girl. I am working on it though....<br />
Update time!!! Nothings changed...that's kinda sad and disheartening to share with ya'll. But it's the truth. I still get complements everyday but nothing has really changed. The weight I am now is a comfortable weight for me....but I'm not stopping! I just know that I need to do something different. I've started lifting weights, so I know that's gonna change things up and I'm thinking about doing something different with my food. Just need to research it a little more. <br />
I will say that I can actually say I love myself again. I'm not completley satified with how I look, but I have all the confidence in the world! That alone is an amazing feeling to have again. I feel proud to be a mommy and a wife again. I have balance and stability in my life. I never knew how important taking time to care for yourself and have time alone could effect my everyday life. When I am exercising, it's my time to focus on me. Every momma needs "me time."Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-24034436283320254192012-01-05T15:36:00.000-08:002012-01-05T15:36:19.290-08:0020 More!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The update…. I am now down 42 lbs and 63 inches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means I have lost all my baby weight plus 2 more!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t be happier with my progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although the holidays have thrown me a little off my game, I’m back on it hard and heavy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I am loving every moment of it!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well that’s a little drastic but I am starting to really enjoy my workouts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve started doing an adult cross training class one time a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s brutal!! But Ben really knows what he is doing and hasn’t killed me yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although he had me doing some exercises that I thought would be the death of me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve even considered giving him my emergency contacts just in case I do fall out dead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which by the way would be a slow painful death!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only kidding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can really start seeing results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially in my clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can fit into all the pre maternity clothes…some of them I would not go into public wearing but they fit! Thank you Ben!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wouldn’t be where I am without your help. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So from here, I’d like to lose at least another 20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is gonna be a hard 20 though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is it with the last 20?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I see this all the time….it’s a curse or something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well I am determined to beat it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m gonna lose this dang 20 pounds!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before swimsuit season is my goal!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With that being said…. HERE’S TO 20 POUNDS!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who’s with me??</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-28266965945514687832012-01-04T09:17:00.001-08:002012-01-04T09:17:48.640-08:00UPDATE COMING....Promise to update everyone tonight. I have so much to share!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-73536422261279309612011-10-13T18:21:00.001-07:002011-10-13T18:21:35.883-07:00Here's to an update!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So yes….it’s been a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A long while actually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But to my defense, I’ve been so busy with school stuff and a growing baby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, I’m addicted to Pinterest!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But on a good note, I am taking the time to post today! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here’s the update.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m down 33 pounds!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s only 7 pounds away from my goal!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first goal that is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have 1 whole month to lose those 7 pounds and that’s making it through Halloween…Lord help me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was telling my mom how unreal it felt to have lost 33 pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my head I knew I could never stay at the weight I was, but then it never seemed realistic for me to lose the weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Does that make sense?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>60 pounds….did I really need to lose 60 pounds?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could I lose 60 pounds?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve never had to lose 60 pounds before…that thought just kept taunting me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But here I am…Over half way there and I feel great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And out of all honestly, it’s not been too bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, I’ve wanted to cheat and yes, I’ve dreaded my workouts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it’s been so exhilarating pushing myself and seeing results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I was a druggie I would say weight loss is my high!! Lol! But I’m not…no worries.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will express something that has been difficult for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s hard for me to take compliments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I know people are just being nice and noticing…and I want them to, but it’s so hard to say thank you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then say those numbers again…those taunting numbers when people ask.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s so difficult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did get the sweetest compliment from a very nice older man at the gym.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said “young lady…I do believe you are losing weight!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your face is getting skinny!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That one I didn’t have a hard time saying thank you to. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What I have realized over the last several months is that it is possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I can do this…if I can change my eating habits, if I can make exercising just a part of my day, I can get a high from losing weight….ANYONE can do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And that’s my drive right now….</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-65444134852888116782011-10-13T15:34:00.000-07:002011-10-13T15:34:25.182-07:00i promise to blog tonight!TONIGHT! I'M GONNA UPDATE EVERYONE TONIGHT!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-54056582495694254542011-09-07T18:23:00.001-07:002011-09-07T18:23:50.494-07:00Oreos!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So tonight I went grocery shopping when I was hungry!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bad, bad, bad idea!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Took everything I had to walk out of that store with a gallon of snickers ice cream and a pizza!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I didn’t!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ordered my Subway sandwich and had it eaten by the time I got to the end of Military Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let me talk about my weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my last blog I discussed how I never do well traveling, especially with my parents and especially at my grandparents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh and the cookies!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well….you’ll be happy to know I didn’t gain!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Didn’t lose but didn’t gain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Huge accomplishment for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No I didn’t eat exactly as planned but I did watch my portion and filled out on lettuce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trick I used was using a smaller plate and not the dinner plate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a little awkward though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People stare when you do things differently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then it becomes topic of conversation how Jamie is losing weight and doing so well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like attention but not when it comes to my weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last thing I want to talk to my relatives about is how much weight I gained and how much I have to lose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not that they judge, just not a topic I want to be the center of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another thing I did was track EVERYTHING that went in my mouth!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EVERTHING!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Garlic bread and cheese cake are loaded with fat and calories BTW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haha. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My week is going great!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loving my new exercises and sticking to my “diet” fantastically well!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you Cheri for talking me out of eating those Oreo’s.</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-89047535748683852352011-09-01T18:04:00.001-07:002011-09-01T18:04:17.782-07:00Travel<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m never doing sit ups again!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hurts to laugh, breath, bend, cough, or think!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Naaa I’m only playing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll do ‘em again just not with Jami Nalley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haha.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ll be traveling this weekend to visit my family in Texas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Traveling is really hard for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That jar of cookies is daunting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus I’m with my dad, the Italian man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We like to eat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I’m gonna prepare myself for this trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only drinking water, taking my own snacks, and paying the extra $3 for an overpriced salad at any restaurant we eat at.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Probably won’t be able to do much of a workout, because of where I will be staying, but we’ll see?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe I’ll shop instead!</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-64155154806661404182011-08-31T18:48:00.001-07:002011-08-31T18:48:31.559-07:00It's Been a Minute<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s been a minute since I’ve had a chance to blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>School had started back, which is taking up a lot of my free time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So let me talk about school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>IT’S STRESSFUL!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And my number one down fall is stress eating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I don’t even realize I’m doing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its habit I suppose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This semester I vow to be more aware of my eating habits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll let ya know how that goes….</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wanted to share something I did Saturday that helped my keep my fat and calories under control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started my day with a pretty decent workout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Had egg whites (my new favorite) for breakfast, and a cereal bar for a snack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here came the challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the classes I’m taking this semester meets three Friday’s and Saturday’s for 6 hours each day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Terrible idea!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was forced to eat out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ran by Wal-Mart and close by was Wendy’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t get the jr. bacon cheeseburger, don’t get the jr. bacon cheeseburger…..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I chose the small chili and two side salads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weird, I know, but ya’ll should try it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chili on a salad kinda makes it seem like a taco salad!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again Mexican food!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Low in calories and fat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Later that evening, I was having baby shower for my sister in law.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cupcakes, candy, chips, torture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily I had the brilliant idea of ordering a meat and cheese tray.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ate pretty decent, only a few tortilla chips, a sandwich with lots of veggies, and a cupcake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yea I said it….a cupcake!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did an extra days workout to burn it off tho..</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And guess what?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m at a new low!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Down 25 lbs!! That means 15 more to go for my first goal and 35 more till my ultimate goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m feeling more and more motivated</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-39736623122527331602011-08-25T18:48:00.000-07:002011-08-25T18:48:14.025-07:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is it about breakfast that is so easy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seems like most everyone I meet with and myself, for that matter, can eat the correct breakfast every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even on the weekends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What happens at lunch time that makes me what to falter?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seems like the day starts going downhill from there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I searched and searched at Kroger for something somewhat healthy to eat for lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally I settled on chicken tortilla soup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Premade, unfortunately, which has more sodium than I’d like, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but low in calories and fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I came across that dang salsa!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I grabbed the salsa and marched down to the chip section. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scoops or lays? Scoops or lays?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lays is was!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fat free lays that is!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Man that salsa was GOOD! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dinner was a catastrophe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was making this spaghetti bake my husband loves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looked in the pantry for the sauce….no sauce!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily I have a fantastic neighbor that had some.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jumped in my car, gone for maybe 3 minutes, get back, and my golden retriever had eaten half of the pasta! I WAS LIVID!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sweet, sweet momma came the rescue again and brought me more pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By that time I didn’t even want look at the pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The oven was already on so I decided to cut up the fresh eggplant Donna gave me, bread it and bake it in the oven for some make-shift parmesan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turned out really good!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paired with a cucumber salad and a glass of un-sweet, decaf tea….I was completely satisfied!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turned out to be a pretty good day!</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-92211141155034618752011-08-24T18:32:00.000-07:002011-08-24T18:32:51.741-07:00So so day...<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today was one of those days where my determination was really tested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realize that I’m gonna have those day, I just don’t like them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kim! We have to stop going to lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although I had the lunch fajita’s it was still more than I wanted to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And….ya’ll ready? For dinner, I had a cupcake!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No frosting though!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was in a funky mood, my kid is being stubborn, Ryan was late getting home, and blah blah blah…excuses excuses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It happens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tomorrow is a new day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll do better.</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-57712525381694945752011-08-23T18:26:00.001-07:002011-08-23T18:26:55.978-07:00My Goals<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">OMG!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All I’ve wanted to do today is eat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily I work at a gym and food isn’t that convenient. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Otherwise I would have eaten alllll day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No lie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I got home from work I ate a whole bag of steamer veggies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was either that or ice cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I chose the better choice.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think I have forgotten to blog about my goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first and foremost goal is to have lost all my baby weight by the time my son turns 1, which is 40 pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far I’m down 22 of that 40.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means I have 18 pounds to lose in 3 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before my pregnancy 18 pounds wouldn’t have been too difficult to lose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well not that difficult anyway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But now….since having my son, I swear I have NO metabolism! I mean I can look at a skittle and gain a pound!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s very frustrating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I gotta to what I gotta do! My next goal is to lose an additional 30 pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not putting too much of a time restraint on that goal but next summer would be nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I try not to focus too much on the scales.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just for the simple fact that I wouldn’t care if I weighed 300lbs and was a size 8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My saying is “you can see inches, you can’t see pounds.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So here’s the big goal!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to run the half marathon in March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s 13.1 miles if anyone is wondering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of goals!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I’m excited!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-84658509593400989522011-08-22T18:31:00.000-07:002011-08-22T18:31:12.099-07:00Oh the Weekend....<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday when I posted I was a little down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weekends always seem to be the time I blow my “diet.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not this weekend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to keep myself busy and anytime I went searching for food I read my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or swept!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did a lot of sweeping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh and napping!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sweet boy hasn’t been feeling all that great lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He took THREE naps Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All over an hour long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trust when I say that not normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re lucky to get an hour of sleep till bedtime. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday rolls around…this is where it gets tricky!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before church we needed to run into to Wal-Mart to get something for Korb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And wouldn’t ya know…the entire center aisle is everything Mexican.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refried bean, tortillas, avocados, jalapenos, etc…. there was the first craving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then after church, my dad invited us to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And where do they pick?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s right Mexican!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not do well with a basket of chips in front of my face! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went anyway….<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typically, in the past, when going to this restaurant I order the same thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I decided to venture out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chile relleno it was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought since I was ordering off the vegetarian menu it can’t be too bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ha! Think again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Chile relleno is a chesses stuffed pepper (unseeded might I add), breaded, fried and another layer of cheese! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not the best decision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank goodness it was unseeded or I might have eaten it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead I ate the beans, rice and guacamole taco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too many crabs I know…but at that point it was too late.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry…I kicked my own but at the gym later that day.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The rest of the night went fine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wasn’t too hungry after all those cards for lunch but I ate anyway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today was a good day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My workout went great!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel so much better when I get up before work and head to the gym.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My day runs smoother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I haven’t thought of a bazillion excuses as to why I should just go home instead of working out after work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stepped on the scale when I got to work…. And I broke through my plateau!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I lost over the weekend!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Felt so good to not be discouraged on a Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hoping that means the rest of the week is gonna be just as good…..</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-16940676201998557892011-08-19T14:44:00.001-07:002011-08-19T14:44:32.365-07:00Blogging early today...<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So this is about the time I sabotage myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sitting at home, baby is asleep, chores are done, and no homework that has to be dome anytime soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, I’d start by going to the fridge, checking it out, seeing if there is anything I can grab to munch on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d have full intentions to grab some veggies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I probably would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But once the veggies are gone….I’d probably go through the pantry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grab a handful of cereal, rice cakes, something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d convince myself that these are “healthy” snacks and it won’t hurt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And Lord knows I’m not entering in a handful of cereal on my food tracker!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, I really didn’t eat it right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well it’s time to be real with myself and you guys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can I expect to lose weight consistently if I’m not true to myself and the program?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So no more!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the start to changing that terrible, terrible habit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I either eat it and track it or don’t eat it at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How though?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How am I going to change this habit?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not sure if I have a solution….</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-36800899014632644592011-08-18T18:43:00.000-07:002011-08-18T18:43:57.879-07:00Eating Out<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Started my morning out with Bob Harper aka Lucifer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone ever done kettle bell training?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a fabulous workout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my workout goals is to do something 6 days a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far I’ve been doing a pretty good job sticking to that goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well except this past week while I was attending a conference in Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During my pregnancy I did nothing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Absolutely nothing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I regret that but there is obviously nothing I can do about it now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But since being back at work I can honestly say I’ve fallen in love with exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve found myself again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I contribute A LOT of that to my workouts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wanted to tell ya’ll something that has always been a challenge for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EATING OUT!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a serious weakness when it comes to making healthy choices at restaurants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I don’t even know why.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel just as satisfied when I make a healthy choice versus an unhealthy choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe habit?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who knows?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But today…..I made a healthy choice!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had the grilled chicken sandwich on a whole wheat bun and steamed broccoli instead of fries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I think what works for me is to look at the nutritional information of all the terrible things I use to put in my body. Some of the things on that menu have over 100 grams of fat! Once I choose something that is reasonable, I shut the menu and eat a lemon! Ya'll should try it!</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was proud of myself!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyway, received lots of compliments today!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s very exciting when other people notice what I know I’ve been working so hard to achieve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today was a pretty decent day.</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-88734846732867541042011-08-17T18:13:00.000-07:002011-08-17T18:13:21.064-07:00Fruit Loops for breakfast!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the title states, I had Fruit Loops for breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yea there were other options but none of them sounded good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oatmeal is too warm, the thought of an egg made me wanna gag, and I was too lazy to pull the toaster out to toast some waffles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So Fruit Loops it was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did measure out the correct serving size though of cereal and milk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fat free milk might I add.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Does anyone know what 1 cup of Fruit Loops looks like?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It looks like a tease!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After pouring the cereal and milk I sat down to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took me maybe 2 whole minutes to eat my breakfast!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kinda made me sad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say I was starving by 10 am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried all the tricks, chewing gum, sucking on hard candy, and drinking water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I WAS HUNGRY!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I broke down and ate a protein bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wasn’t a bad choice I suppose, but still didn’t want to add that to my journal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So on to lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had some errands to run on my lunch break so I grabbed a chicken salad from Dinner’s Ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Which by the way ya’ll has great salads!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ate my rabbit food and drank the rest of my required water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I know ya’ll are jealous)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then after work I stayed for my workout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Woohoo go me!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dinner was fabulous!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PASTA!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But again, does anyone know what a cup of food looks like?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not much!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted to cuss at that cup of pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I was a good girl and only had that one small cup. On a good note, I was really satisfied when I was done eating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Really made me reflect on the amount of food I ate as a kid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we had spaghetti, the pasta filled the entire plate, it was covered in sauce, and came with a side of garlic bread!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No wonder I’m fat!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m really starting to see and feel a difference from all my hard work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Makes me even more motivated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s see if this motivation last through the weekend…….</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-74313194805439474652011-08-16T17:51:00.000-07:002011-08-16T17:51:48.546-07:00does there always have to be a title?Cant complain too much about today. Other than the fact that I wore inappropriate shoes to work the desk in at work, it was all in all a good day. Had a good workout this morning with my workout buddy (she's the best!) Although my butt checks are killing me already and its not even been 24 hrs! The things we do to keep our butts where they are suppose to be?!?! Dang lunges! Breakfast was yummy. One whole egg and an egg white. Cant go wrong with that. Lunch, again, didn't go as planned but still made a good choice. Dinner was grilled chicken, steamed carrots and rice. I love that combo! <br />
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So when does sharing food with your child get easier? Am I just that selfish? All I was thinking when I was handing Korb my carrot was "Dang kid, I only get 1 cup of those and here I am sharing with you. And you don't even eat solid food!" Needless to say, the dogs ended up eating my carrots. Oh here's another thing about motherhood..... I never knew I could eat so fast!! Seems like I'm cramming my food in my mouth in the little amount of time he is content. Am I the only mom that feels that way? I sure hope not!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-74356324182637518672011-08-15T18:19:00.000-07:002011-08-15T18:19:17.588-07:00blog instead of eat.....So first things first..... I LOVE TO EAT! I enjoy everything about eating. The way it makes me feel, the taste, everything! I'm hoping that by sharing with ya'll the up and downs of my weightloss journey, I will somehow find motivation to stick to this. Kinda sounds like an oxymoron coming out of my mouth being that motivating people is what I do for a living, but I need it just like everyone else. I'm human! Far from perfect! <br />
After a terible, terrible weekend of junk food and no exercise, today was my "startover" day. Breakfast went as planned, lunch didnt quit goes as planned but I still made a good choice, and dinner was good. Even made a healthy choice for a snack! So food went well. I even got my exercise in today, even though my workout partner (who is great!) couldn't be there with me. Ran/walked for 28 mins and did biking for 10 mins. I was dripping with sweat! Felt fantastic! <br />
Here's my weakness....SNACKING. I'm not hungry, no cravings, just want to eat. Why is this?? Why is it I blow a good day worth of healthy eating and an awesome exercise with mindless eating? It's frustrating. (I didn't today, hints the title, but this happens to me frequently). And it's not even that I'm choosing bad snacks, I just know my weight loss would be better if I could just stop! ugh! note: my skinny husband is eating a mixing bowl full of fruit loops and whole milk. Really?? Oh to be skinny!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139880850399056039.post-78288254197294856672011-08-15T16:42:00.000-07:002011-08-15T16:42:38.910-07:00I'm a little nervous.....<span style="font-family: inherit;">So my friend and I were talking <span style="color: black;">over the weekend about blogging. She said she liked to start blogging about her personal training. I got to thinking (smoke out of the ears and everything) I want to blog about my weightloss journey. Although there are a bazillion blogs on this very topic already, I want to show my members that this can be done raising a family, going to school, and working. So who are my members??? I work for a weight loss company called Total Solutions. I work one-on-one with individuals helping them reach their weightloss goals. I love my members (I hope they love me too). They are all amazing! But I want to be real. Losing weight sucks! It's highly over-rated and it's HARD! But I am determined. I'm gonna lose this weight. Not only for myself, but for my members. They are an inspiration to me and I owe this to them. </span></span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00115224858899560968noreply@blogger.com1