I am feeling great this week as I have been on track with the Wellness Challenge as well as Jenny. It is nice to feel refreshed and renewed. Since I have been going to the office all week, I was concerned about lunches, but I have been able to take lunch, fruit, yogurt, carrots, and cheese sticks. It feels good to not be craving sweets right now and I have not had the urge for fast food at all this week.
I CAN DO THIS and not be defeated!!! My brain is starting to realize that it does have a voice over my emotions and is learning how to make the emotions take a back seat. I can also feel God so working in my life right now and that alone is amazing.
Well, I hope everyone out there in Blog reader land is doing well. Sweet dreams and more tomorrow.
~~ Trina
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Day 23 - Midterm Accomplished!
Whew! One midterm down for this semester. As much as I would like to be interested in Political Science, it just is not happening. I did score an 86% (which surprised me) and felt good about it.
On to more interesting matters. I weighed myself this morning for my mid-week reality check for Friday's Jenny weigh in and I was shocked to learn that I am down 4 pounds from Friday last week. I have been really on track since Friday with my food (and points) and can feel the difference.
My AWESOME hubby cleaned the house last Saturday and it has been so nice to come home to. Yes, you hear me correctly. To come home to... I have been working at the office all week since we have been testing and it is so different having to commute more than 30 feet to work. :)
Pleasant dreams ~~ Trina
On to more interesting matters. I weighed myself this morning for my mid-week reality check for Friday's Jenny weigh in and I was shocked to learn that I am down 4 pounds from Friday last week. I have been really on track since Friday with my food (and points) and can feel the difference.
My AWESOME hubby cleaned the house last Saturday and it has been so nice to come home to. Yes, you hear me correctly. To come home to... I have been working at the office all week since we have been testing and it is so different having to commute more than 30 feet to work. :)
Pleasant dreams ~~ Trina
Monday, February 22, 2010
Day 22 - Hmmm... Where did the last week go?
Okay, so I had a little bit of a challenging week last week, thus explaining the lack of posting. I only earned 53 points last week. I took my free day I was allowed for Valentine's Day and that sent me into a tailspin. I was still able to get in many of my points, but I know I was just giving some up for no good reason.
So, what have I learned about myself over the last week? I should not take a full day off everything. :) I am not ready for total freedom at this point. I weighed in last Friday at Jenny and at least I maintained. I stayed the same for the week. I have new goals this week and am feeling good about staying completely on track.
Have a great evening!
~~ Trina
So, what have I learned about myself over the last week? I should not take a full day off everything. :) I am not ready for total freedom at this point. I weighed in last Friday at Jenny and at least I maintained. I stayed the same for the week. I have new goals this week and am feeling good about staying completely on track.
Have a great evening!
~~ Trina
Monday, February 15, 2010
Day 15 - Back on track
Last week was very hard to juggle everything. I had loads of work I needed to get done, Timothy was sick AGAIN, (when will that end?) and I had load of homework for both of my classes. I only earned 66 points last week because I was not able to get in all my exercise. I have decided to view this challenge from a different approach to fool my mind into not being overwhelmed about the number of weeks we have. I am taking each week as a new challenge. Last week has passed and I am starting over again this week on a new weekly challenge.
With getting to start over every week, it do not get down on myself for losing points for a specific week. I have had so many successes in the past two weeks, I do not need to feel defeated. I am able to turn away from fast food, I am not eating after 8:00 PM and I only have soda 1 day a week, if that. I am exercising almost every day and usually for more than the needed 45 minutes and i can tell that it is all making a huge difference for my body.
I lost another 1.2 pounds when I weighed in at Jenny on Friday and now I am down 13.6 pounds in 5 weeks. Not a bad average and this time I can feel myself making different choices because I can and not because I have to. I think this combination of Jenny and the Wellness Challenge is just what I need to make the life changes that will stick. Thank you Jen for taking the time to manage this 3 months for all of us.
~~~Trina
With getting to start over every week, it do not get down on myself for losing points for a specific week. I have had so many successes in the past two weeks, I do not need to feel defeated. I am able to turn away from fast food, I am not eating after 8:00 PM and I only have soda 1 day a week, if that. I am exercising almost every day and usually for more than the needed 45 minutes and i can tell that it is all making a huge difference for my body.
I lost another 1.2 pounds when I weighed in at Jenny on Friday and now I am down 13.6 pounds in 5 weeks. Not a bad average and this time I can feel myself making different choices because I can and not because I have to. I think this combination of Jenny and the Wellness Challenge is just what I need to make the life changes that will stick. Thank you Jen for taking the time to manage this 3 months for all of us.
~~~Trina
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Day 13 - Go USA!
I enjoyed watching the Olympics today. Timmy was able to have a play date and I got to play Wii Fit. Whoo Hoo...
Short post tonight... need my sleep. :)
Short post tonight... need my sleep. :)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Day 11 - Another Power Moment!!
Well, I located my power tonight by telling Mike that I did not want any ice cream. (My favorite!!) I did not want to use my free point and I have weigh in tomorrow with Jenny, so I opted out. I was very proud of myself. I also had a very successful night at the grocery store.
I can feel the habits starting to develop and it is refreshing. I have struggled a little this week since I have been so busy with work and Timmy has been sick. I am hoping he will be better enough tomorrow to be in class for his party. He had no fever today, but we have to wait for the strep test to be back in the morning.
We made valentines for the class and a gift bag for his teacher. I will post pictures tomorrow.
I must get to bed now. More tomorrow.~~ Trina
I can feel the habits starting to develop and it is refreshing. I have struggled a little this week since I have been so busy with work and Timmy has been sick. I am hoping he will be better enough tomorrow to be in class for his party. He had no fever today, but we have to wait for the strep test to be back in the morning.
We made valentines for the class and a gift bag for his teacher. I will post pictures tomorrow.
I must get to bed now. More tomorrow.~~ Trina
Day 10 - Busy with Work
Work kept me very busy today. We are getting closer and closer to a launch date for a new system and it is getting hectic, but it is what I thrive on, so it is all good.
Not too much to report today. Timmy is still sick and has a doctor appointment tomorrow to get a strep culture... Poor little guy.
Closing for now because I really need some sleep.
Nightie Night~~ Trina
Not too much to report today. Timmy is still sick and has a doctor appointment tomorrow to get a strep culture... Poor little guy.
Closing for now because I really need some sleep.
Nightie Night~~ Trina
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Day 9 - Huge Win Today!!!
Ok, so Timmy is not feeling well again and when he does not feel good it is hard to get him to eat, so we treated him to Burger King, and I had to go get it. UGH!!! Could I go and not get something for myself???
YES, I CAN!!!
And to top it off, Mike wanted a salad from Mac Donald's and Timmy in his most pitiful voice mentioned something about cinnamon twists, so I also went to Taco Bell for them. Talk about the ultimate challenge. But I did it. I was so proud of myself for not giving in. Thanks to this wellness challenge, I found my power to say NO. I was going to say that I had the power to say no, but I need to realize that I have always HAD the power, it has just been MIA for too many years. It felt good to dust it off and use it. :)
Well, I had better call it a night.
More tomorrow. ~~ Trina
YES, I CAN!!!
And to top it off, Mike wanted a salad from Mac Donald's and Timmy in his most pitiful voice mentioned something about cinnamon twists, so I also went to Taco Bell for them. Talk about the ultimate challenge. But I did it. I was so proud of myself for not giving in. Thanks to this wellness challenge, I found my power to say NO. I was going to say that I had the power to say no, but I need to realize that I have always HAD the power, it has just been MIA for too many years. It felt good to dust it off and use it. :)
Well, I had better call it a night.
More tomorrow. ~~ Trina
Monday, February 8, 2010
Day 8 - Welcome to Week 2
Ok, so I am slacking right now. I need to still get in 24 ounces of water, 45 minutes of exercise and I used my free point to have a salad from Mc Donalds. I guess it was still a success, because I did not have a hamburger and fries.
I am loving the Wii Fit Plus for getting in all my exercise. I like to hula hoop and the obstacle course the best. It is amazing how one can get 45 minutes in and forget and keep going for another 30 minutes. I made a commitment this month at Jenny to put in an additional 15 minutes 3 or more days a week and it looks good for this week.
Work is ramping up and there is excitement and trepidation in the air about the launch of the new system. I am cautiously optimistic.
I have to tell you a very innocent observation that Timothy made. He approached me today and was snacking on mini pretzel sticks when he stuck it out the side of his mouth like a cigarette and said, "see Mom, now I am a real man". I asked him what the pretzel represented in his mouth and he told me it was a "steam tube" that cool men used. Too funny and straight from the mouths of babes.
Trina
I am loving the Wii Fit Plus for getting in all my exercise. I like to hula hoop and the obstacle course the best. It is amazing how one can get 45 minutes in and forget and keep going for another 30 minutes. I made a commitment this month at Jenny to put in an additional 15 minutes 3 or more days a week and it looks good for this week.
Work is ramping up and there is excitement and trepidation in the air about the launch of the new system. I am cautiously optimistic.
I have to tell you a very innocent observation that Timothy made. He approached me today and was snacking on mini pretzel sticks when he stuck it out the side of his mouth like a cigarette and said, "see Mom, now I am a real man". I asked him what the pretzel represented in his mouth and he told me it was a "steam tube" that cool men used. Too funny and straight from the mouths of babes.
Trina
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Day 7 - Way to go Saints!!
Well, I did not think I was going to watch the game, but I ended up ditching my homework to watch the Saints pull of a great win. Congratulations Saints, nicely played.
As for the Wellness Challenge, I lost my point on the goodies today. I just could not stay away from them. More will power was in order and it got lost... lol. I did get in my fruits and veggies and water though. Good thing we played on the Wii before Superbowl. It was a great kids party and we were sad that Timmy's friend could not come because he ended up sick, but all the older girls were kind enough to play Star Wars with him.
So I am at 69 points for the first week. Not off to a bad start and looking forward to each new week. I can sense the shift in habits already. I am determined to make sure that this happens from the inside out.
Have a great night. I am now off to finish my Political Science homework... ugh...
~~ Trina
As for the Wellness Challenge, I lost my point on the goodies today. I just could not stay away from them. More will power was in order and it got lost... lol. I did get in my fruits and veggies and water though. Good thing we played on the Wii before Superbowl. It was a great kids party and we were sad that Timmy's friend could not come because he ended up sick, but all the older girls were kind enough to play Star Wars with him.
So I am at 69 points for the first week. Not off to a bad start and looking forward to each new week. I can sense the shift in habits already. I am determined to make sure that this happens from the inside out.
Have a great night. I am now off to finish my Political Science homework... ugh...
~~ Trina
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Day 6 - Gearing up for Superbowl!
Ok, so I am not really gearing up to watch the Superbowl, just looking forward to a party my mother-in-law is putting on for the kids. Timmy's cousins, some of their friends, Timmy and his buddy Josh, Josh's parents, Mike's parents and Mike and I will all be hanging out in Folsom tomorrow. The kids got to make the menu and had to help prepare it today to get ready.
At least I know that Connie is on the wellness challenge with me and we are going to try and keep each other on task. I think I may need to take a few of my free points that I have left for the week... By the way, Friday I had to use my free points for eating sweets and eating after 8pm because I plain forgot. I was doing good all week when our Friday afternoon lunch plans tricked me. Even though I just took 2 very small bites of the fudgy brownie sundae, I still cheated... So then I figured I would take the free point for the week and be done, but since I was already in violation, I had some more ice cream later that evening and forgot that it was past 8pm, so I had to take my other free point. UGH!!!
I am back on track now, and hope to stay on track tomorrow. I think i need to start next week with some Ginkobaloba to help me remember!!!
Well, I will let you know how it goes. Blessings, Trina
At least I know that Connie is on the wellness challenge with me and we are going to try and keep each other on task. I think I may need to take a few of my free points that I have left for the week... By the way, Friday I had to use my free points for eating sweets and eating after 8pm because I plain forgot. I was doing good all week when our Friday afternoon lunch plans tricked me. Even though I just took 2 very small bites of the fudgy brownie sundae, I still cheated... So then I figured I would take the free point for the week and be done, but since I was already in violation, I had some more ice cream later that evening and forgot that it was past 8pm, so I had to take my other free point. UGH!!!
I am back on track now, and hope to stay on track tomorrow. I think i need to start next week with some Ginkobaloba to help me remember!!!
Well, I will let you know how it goes. Blessings, Trina
Friday, February 5, 2010
Day 5 - Very successful!!
I weighed in at Jenny Craig this morning and I am happy to report another good loss. I have lost 2.8 pounds this week. That means that I have lost 12.4 pounds in the past 5 weeks, even with a 4 day cruise to Ensenada thrown in there.
I have to say that the Wellness Challenge is what kept me on track this week. Because I am focusing more on being intentional with my actions in all that I am doing, I can see where I am more tempted. I have been so tempted to give in and have a soda, but I have fought it off...
I wanted to start posting what I am thankful for each day, as does the leader (Jen) of our challenge. I would like to start by thanking Jen for inspiring me to commit to this challenge and for the continuous pouring out of her heart for us all to make it through it. Thank you Jen!!!
Here are a few more of the things I am thankful for:
I have to say that the Wellness Challenge is what kept me on track this week. Because I am focusing more on being intentional with my actions in all that I am doing, I can see where I am more tempted. I have been so tempted to give in and have a soda, but I have fought it off...
I wanted to start posting what I am thankful for each day, as does the leader (Jen) of our challenge. I would like to start by thanking Jen for inspiring me to commit to this challenge and for the continuous pouring out of her heart for us all to make it through it. Thank you Jen!!!
Here are a few more of the things I am thankful for:
- I am thankful that I am able to have a personal relationship with God and to know that He loves me unconditionally.
- I am thankful for my husband and Timothy and for all the joy they both bring to my every day (even though it is challenging sometimes :o)
- I am thankful for my family and my husband's family. They are always there when you need them most.
- I am thankful for good friends that know just when to lift me up and help me through life. (You know who you are)
- I am thankful for laughter and how, even though I have been through quite a bit in my life, I still have abundant joy in my life.
- I am thankful for my church family and knowing that if I ever just need someone to share with, or get support from, they will be there.
- I am thankful to my job and that, even though I was laid off, they valued me enough to ask me to contract back and have continued to need my services over a year later. (Thank you Brix)
- I am thankful for the strength of my step-mother after losing my father last year. She is an amazing model of what true love looks and acts like. I am truly blessed to have her in my life.
- I am thankful for Kindercare and Ms. Carol. She has given Timothy a new passion to strive to be the best little person he can be.
- Last one for today, I am thankful for all the blessings God has poured into my life.
Now I am going to take some time to let those that I am thankful for know how much I love and cherish them.
Have a great Friday!
Trina
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Day 4 - Going pretty smoothly, so far... :)
It has been an ok day today. At least I did not wake up with any headaches. Work kept me so busy today that I almost forgot to eat lunch, but my tummy reminded me that it was way past time to eat. I was very distracted this evening and was going to have an orange before 8pm, but by the time I looked at the clock, it was 8:30pm. Not tonight!!! I am not going to lose that point. :)
I am still on the hunt for something to make for Timmy's class and teacher. Hope to have that figured out this weekend and at least half completed also.
I had better get back to my reading, as I have a ton of Political Science homework that is due on Sunday. Yes, that is correct, I am enrolled in Political Science and PowerPoint 2007 this semester. I will only have about 4 more classes after this for my AA in Management and Mike is only 2 more classes away. Whoo Hoo!!
Sleep well.
Trina
I am still on the hunt for something to make for Timmy's class and teacher. Hope to have that figured out this weekend and at least half completed also.
I had better get back to my reading, as I have a ton of Political Science homework that is due on Sunday. Yes, that is correct, I am enrolled in Political Science and PowerPoint 2007 this semester. I will only have about 4 more classes after this for my AA in Management and Mike is only 2 more classes away. Whoo Hoo!!
Sleep well.
Trina
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Day 3 - Caffeine Withdrawals... UGH!!
I woke up this morning with a caffeine withdrawal headache that is what I imagine a migraine would feel like. Since I am not drinking any soda, I went two days without caffeine and paid the price. I heated up a pot of water and went through 6 cups of tea and felt much better. I am still getting in my 48 oz of water in addition to the tea.
After I took Timothy to school I spent my 45 minutes playing on my Wii Fit. I am so glad I got it for Christmas. I am glad that I am able to learn to fly like a chicken and hula hoop... :) It has been really beneficial this week also to get Timmy to run a few miles before I take him to school. It seems to calm him enough to focus on his work.
As long as I do not get the munchies in the next 30 minutes, I will have successfully completed day 3. Whoo Hoo!!
Have a great evening and I will be back tomorrow. I am plotting what to make for Valentine's for Timmy;s class. It is much easier since there are only 6 kids and 1 teacher.
~~ Trina
After I took Timothy to school I spent my 45 minutes playing on my Wii Fit. I am so glad I got it for Christmas. I am glad that I am able to learn to fly like a chicken and hula hoop... :) It has been really beneficial this week also to get Timmy to run a few miles before I take him to school. It seems to calm him enough to focus on his work.
As long as I do not get the munchies in the next 30 minutes, I will have successfully completed day 3. Whoo Hoo!!
Have a great evening and I will be back tomorrow. I am plotting what to make for Valentine's for Timmy;s class. It is much easier since there are only 6 kids and 1 teacher.
~~ Trina
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Day 2 - Rough Day
Today is proving to be a pretty rough day for me. I woke up knowing it was Groundhogs Day and that always used to be a reminder to call Dad for his birthday. He would have been 70 years old today and I am missing him. I have made several moves to the "comfort" foods to try and ease the pain, but so far, so good.
Other than that, I have been doing pretty well. I need to get my rear in gear to get in all my water, but other than that, it looks like I will earn all 10 points for today too. Whoo hoo!!! I am excited to see how my Jenny Craig weigh in goes on Friday as well. I am in week 4 and for the last 3 weigh-ins, I have lost 3.2 lbs each week. It also helps that Mike is on Jenny too.
More later.
Other than that, I have been doing pretty well. I need to get my rear in gear to get in all my water, but other than that, it looks like I will earn all 10 points for today too. Whoo hoo!!! I am excited to see how my Jenny Craig weigh in goes on Friday as well. I am in week 4 and for the last 3 weigh-ins, I have lost 3.2 lbs each week. It also helps that Mike is on Jenny too.
More later.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Day 1 - Welness Challenge
I have made it through the first day of the wellness challenge and it has had ups and downs for me. I struggled today with the no sweets and I think it was just because I knew I was not allowed to have them. The oranges and raisins came in very handy. The water was easy since I like to drink water. I had a good time getting in the exercise with my helper Timmy also.
I sure do love that little munchkin more than he will ever know and I hope he gets over his cold soon so he can start living again. Poor little guy has been stuck in the house for over a week.
Well, if I am going to get in my 8 hours of sleep I have committed to this wee, I better get going now.
Good Night!
I sure do love that little munchkin more than he will ever know and I hope he gets over his cold soon so he can start living again. Poor little guy has been stuck in the house for over a week.
Well, if I am going to get in my 8 hours of sleep I have committed to this wee, I better get going now.
Good Night!
Wellness Challenge Parameters
Ok, so if anyone was wondering what this whole welness challenge is all about, here it is:
Points are earned in 10 categories each day (70 points per week)
Points are earned in 10 categories each day (70 points per week)
- Drink 48 ounces of water
- 45 minutes of exercise daily
- Consume 2 servings of veggies and 2 servings of fruit
- NO soda or alcohol
- No sweets (desserts, pastries, candy, sugary snacks or cereals - but sugar free alternatives are fine) NO fast food or unhealthy snacks (potato chips,etc.)
- NO eating after 8:00pm
- Read 15 minutes of spiritual or uplifting text
- Write in your journal
- Express specific appreciation, love or praise to another person
- Set a weekly personal goal to accomplish daily (read to your kids 15 minutes a day, get 8 hrs of sleep per night, etc.)
There are free days (Valentine's Day, birthday, etc.) and you get one free point per week in each of the 10 categories that you do not have to use unless you want to. (They do not carry over week to week)
This is a 90 day challenge, so here I go... I will be updating my blog as my journal.
I am back!
Okay, so I know I have disappeared for almost a year, but I am back to use my blog to journal about a very exciting 3 month Wellness Challenge that I have joined. 2010 is the year that I have dedicated to getting healthy and a big part of that for me will come with learning how to get healthy from the inside out.
Stay tuned for a 3 month journey that I think will develop great habits for my health and keep my journey going through the hard times. One of my tasks is to set goals for each week and I know some of my weeks will be to make sure I spend some time stamping!
Have a great day!
Stay tuned for a 3 month journey that I think will develop great habits for my health and keep my journey going through the hard times. One of my tasks is to set goals for each week and I know some of my weeks will be to make sure I spend some time stamping!
Have a great day!
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