Perfect Day

I had a perfect day today! I ate everything I should, and I feel really good. I am tired, so I'm going to hit the sack. I just really wanted to write that I had a perfect day! Cool!

Glad to be back

I'm glad to be back home! It was such a nice visit that I had. It was very good for me to be able to get away and have my own time to think and ponder and visit and have a TON of girl time! I loved it! I ate pretty well while I was gone. I feel pretty good about how I'm doing as far as eating right. My energy is really doing great! I am so impressed with how my body is using the foods that I'm eating to give it energy.
Cean, Dimitri and I went food shopping today. We're all stocked up with yummy good food to eat!
I have such a feeling of support from a lot of people that are doing this challenge with me. It's great to feel so supported.
I'm ready for a new week and I'm looking forward to weighing in on Tuesday. I have decided to make a few small adjustments to my meal plan. I'll see how that goes.
You know, I think I know one of my favorite things about deciding to eat and be healthy. I love feeling like I am in control. I control when and what I eat. I think about what I'm eating and do my best to give my body the fuel it needs to run as smoothly as possible. I love being in control of what I'm putting in my body. I know that before I was in control also, but I was making such poor choices and felt so gross all the time that I didn't really feel like I was in control. I guess there is a difference to having control and being in control. I've got control and I am in control. :)
Well, I'm off to have my afternoon snack. Yum, yum!!! I love those braeburn apples I got!
I saw the commercial for Turbo Jam! I totally want it! Looks like a lot of fun. I think Anna and Rich both have it. I want it too! :)

Janie's Thoughts

I haven't blogged for quite a while, so I guess I better get blogging! Kristina is letting me use her computer. Thanks! :)
I am at a scrap booking retreat. It's nice to have this time with my sisters, Mom and two nieces. It's very nice.
I have been eating the foods that are best for me and have been wishing we had a scale here, so I could see if I have made progress. I really think I have, but we'll see.
Last week on the biggest losers website, I posted that I was going to be the biggest loser of the week! Hee hee hee....I spoke too soon! But, I am pleased to announce that Jeff, my oldest brother, was the biggest loser this past week. I knew he would do really well. He's always been an inspiration to me with continuing to try. I am very proud of him, and I hope that I can follow his example and be the biggest loser next week! :) I guess we'll have to see about that, too.
I am feeling excited to going back home to Cean and Dimitri. I have so enjoyed having this time to do whatever I want whenever I want, but I am really missing my boys. :-)
I have been thinking about the positives of getting down to a healthy weight. Some of the things that I've thought of are: I'd have more energy, I wouldn't be embarrassed to meet other people, and I'd be able to play more easily with Dimitri. I would be able to go shopping for clothes in the regular shopping area rather than having to look for the "PLUS SIZE" section. I wouldn't have a double chin! Anyway, those are just some things that I will enjoy when I get down to a healthier weight. I have noticed that I have said a couple times to myself, "I hope I can do this. Can I do this?" Before I was saying, "I know I can do this." I think that I need to kind of refocus on having more faith in myself. I do believe that I can do this, and I want to do this. I feel that I owe it to myself to be successful this time. There have been so many things that have happened to me because of being overweight, that I don't want anything else to happen that makes life so much harder for me. I know that there are challenges in life no matter what size you are, but I think that as I get smaller I won't be in as much pain from past surgeries and issues that I've had. Anyway, now I'm just rambling on and on and on......Until next time.

Return and Report

I liked having my meals planned out. It was a good thing. Even though I didn't eat exactly what I had planned, I still ate the right foods. I like planning it out because then there is no last-minute decisions to make. I did not drink all of my water yesterday...Uh oh... I did have about 5 minutes of "me time". I had a chance to lay on my bed for a few minutes. It was short lived, but at least I had some time. I have been so tired. The stress that I have been feeling has really been catching up to me. I hope that it doesn't have a negative impact on me and my numbers! I am doing my very best to keep a positive attitude and to hang in there. Today was a little hard for me. I was not focused and I didn't eat nearly enough. I didn't drink enough water either. I am feeling it now because I have a headache. My body was really liking getting enough water, and it hasn't had it today...Hmm...I will have to really work on that. I like drinking a lot of water, but I was gone a lot today and so busy that I just didn't think about eating or drinking. I didn't even realize I was hungry until it was about 7:30 tonight. Kind of strange I know, but that's the kind of day I had. I do need to be consistent though. I am not getting down on myself because, so far, I have been doing a great job with sticking with it and doing what I'm supposed to. I'm not going to let one day ruin it for me. I have no idea what my weight loss will be this week, but I am still going to try to have a decent loss. I am going to be weighing in on Monday rather than Tuesday, so that will cut me a day short. I am okay with that, because it all works out in the long run anyway. I am so tired. I feel like I need to really have some time just for me. I am really looking forward to going on this retreat with my sisters and precious mom. I love getting together with my girls. I will miss you, Anna! I wish you could be there...maybe next time. Even though I am tired and stressed I am still happy and I do have a positive attitude. I will keep it up. Things always have a way of working out. Well, I fly out tomorrow, so I'll probably blog tomorrow night. Whoever reads this, good luck this weekend!!! And thanks for reading! :)

Something different

So, today I decided that I was going to plan out my whole day, as far as eating goes. I'm excited to see how it goes. I have been doing really well with my eating, but I thought this might be a good thing to do. Especially as time goes on, I need to make sure I stay focused. I do not want my energy and good attitude to fizzle, so having a plan is smart for me. I'll see how today goes and then see if I want to do this more or go back to planning every meal just before I eat it. :) (I guess that's not really planning.)
I've had some extra stress in my life lately and have been doing my best to cope with it. I think that by eating the right foods and having a positive outlook on life and on myself as a person has really helped.
My goals for today are to drink all my water, follow my plan for eating, and take some time just for me.
Here's to another great day!

Feelin' good!

Well, I made it through another day! It was sooooo busy and hectic, but I drank all my water and ate all good foods! I fixed a yummy meal for my family for dinner and even though it was a busy day, I had plenty of energy to last me! I watched my sister-in-laws kids today and I had so much fun playing with all of them. It was great to feel like I could play and not be totally stuck to the couch. I can't believe what a difference I feel. I've only been eating better for a little over a week and have lost just 7 lbs. It really is amazing that I feel so good. I love feeling this way. I got to talk to Mom on the phone today and it was so uplifting. It was fun to talk about the different foods I'm eating and how I've been feeling. I told her that I noticed that I've been nourishing my family this past week. I really have been nourishing them, so this journey is not just for me but for my little family as well. How does that saying go? "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." Well, I'm happy!

I think I can, I think I can, I know I can, I know I can!

Another day of doing things the way I should! I feel good about my day today. I was so excited to see my progress as far as weight loss for the past week. It's amazing what eating the right foods will do! My plan for this next week is to remain focused and continuing to eat healthy foods. I really like having breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 2 snacks between. I drank all of my water again today! It wasn't as nearly as hard as yesterday. I was thinking that I wouldn't be able to do it again, but I decided to give it a shot today--I'm glad I did.
I know I can do this! I know that I can reach my desired weight. I know that I have the power to change, and I AM CHANGING!
I KNOW I CAN!!!!