Myfitnesspal:update

No I have not been doing well :( why am I slacking? I get so frustrated with myself doing well in the morning and not so well by bed time. I have to go tithe grocery store tomorrow, so my focus is going to be planning healthy meals/snacks, and I am going to go back to my water only plan (which I did when I quit drinking sodas 7 years ago! No, I still haven't had one!!) but I've been slurping up the juice like crazy. I could say thanks baby Eli but he's not pouring it in my mouth! I guess I'm realizing I just have a lack of self control which I need to hone in on to create a better Jenna. :) thanks for the morning ramble!!

Myfitnesspal: day four, five, six, seven

On day four, my calories were 1692. Not where I want to be, but not terrible. I had a fantastic turkey sandwich at the grill but I probably should have only eaten half! Day five was ok. Eli and I did a lot of running around and play at monkey joes burned some of my energy. Thank goodness because Eli and I split a lunch at cracker barrel! My total calories are 1824 but I can only hope I burned about 250+ at monkey joes. Day six and seven are null and void because I have had a stomach virus or ate some bad food or something. Needless to say, all those extra calories I ate this past week are probably no longer inside! :(

I really need to focus this upcoming week as it is the holidays and food always gets the best of me! I did well over thanksgiving and plan to do the same this Christmas!! Pray for my self control!

Myfitnesspal: day three (fail)

Fail. I failed today. I would like to blame everyone else but myself... But I chose (remember yesterday's post?? Ugh.) to chow down today. I gave in to the bean dip temptation, going out to lunch, eating a bread and desert. Uuuugh. But like I tell patients everyday "there will be good days, and there will be bad days" I guess I just need to know I will do better tomorrow.

I did however drink my water! Haha small success! Well here's to the staying successfully on goal tomorrow....

Wait for it..... I ate 1908 calories today (shock, disbelief!!!!)

Myfitnesspal: day two

I am already realizing this small adventure is going to be a out choices. See originally when I started Myfitnesspal months ago, I would do fantastic prior to getting home in the evening, leaving no room for a decent dinner! So I have chosen to cut down in the sweets throughout the day, and focus on the foods I am eating. For example, on Monday's we have a conference where lunch in provided. Choices: grilled chicken, spaghetti, Alfredo, rolls, ceaser salad, and a cookie. Normally I am grilled chicken, roll, Alfredo, salad, an a cookie: bad bad bad! So yesterday I opted for salad and grilled chicken! No pasta roll or cookie! Amazing! I am jut proud because I maintained self control.

I also get the feeling that god is totally helpin me with this venture because honestly, I have not had a hunger feeling in two days! Now this may not seem much to anyone else, but it's huge for me and I am feeling very satisfied. It's a blessing to have the support because I know I could not accomplish this task without him :)

Today I ate 1078 calories! :)

Myfitnesspal: day one

So I took the before pictures and they are uhhhh to say the least: let's just say HUGE motivation! I did wow on my calories today, rolling in at 984! Now I am totally aware this is not healthy, which leads me to lay down my goals for this venture.

Goal 1: eat 1200 calories a day
Goal 2: drink 2 bottles of water a day
Goal 3: stick with the calorie counter, Myfitnesspal for 30 days at minimum, ending January 12th

Right now, that's all I can promise!! I am going to strive to work out 4 days a week and taking the stairs more. Hopefully I will better define these goals by next Saturday! Hold me accountable... I'm gonna need the support!

Now, finding ways to avoid late night snacking!! Xoxo

Myfitnesspal

I've decided to hold myself accountable. When I met Joey I was in the best shape of my life. Now, not so much. I've been slacking and frankly I'm disappointed in myself. I've decided to commit to the Myfitnesspal program for at least thirty days to see where it goes. Great timing huh? Oh well. My friend billy from work lost up to thirty pounds using that dang app.!! I've been trying for months and did well for a while but I realize if I'm not committed nothing will change. So expect some not so great photos in the near future as I plan to document this journey whether success or failure on my blog! Happy Monday!!

balance

when I think about thanksgiving, the biggest thing I acknowledge are my many blessings. it's ridiculous how lucky I am and how many things I am blessed with. alongside of that my
mind often wonders to the balance I have with my blessings. it's been more apparent these last few weeks, as we begin to discuss holiday party planning and all that entails. I am so thankful for my many friends but it gets totally stressful at holiday time when I love so many groups!!! The balance of staying true to myself and the time I spend is so important at this time and I am trying to do the best I can to be Able to enjoy those blessings in my life. Just a little ramble for the evening :)