New Year's eve

I am finding it hard to believe that 2007 will be over in less than 2 hours! I am excited for the new year because I am going to use it as a fresh start and a chance to be the person that I know I can be.
Although I accomplished 70lbs of weight loss in 2007, and started an exercise program, I still had a hard year and I am hoping that 2008 will be better.
I would like to accomplish many things in 2008 but I will not put too much pressure on myself to succeed, as long as I take baby steps towards my goals I will be fine.
Here are some goals for 2008:
Stick to a budget- I have to stop spending so much money on things that I don't need just because I'm bored or lonely.
Stop obsessing over things I want to buy- I have to realize that I can't get everything that I want, and to be satisfied with what I have and how fortunate I am. (this is a big one for me!!)
Find a new job that pays well- I am hoping that this happens this year sometime.
Have confidence in my abilities and myself- this is big too because the more confident that I am, the more chance of sucess that I have.
Decide which academic path to take- this will depend on if I get into any of the courses I am applying for, but If I don't I need a plan b,c,d, etc.

Some of my weight loss and fitness goals are:
Track everything- instead of just guessing and spinning my wheels
Stop eating takeout- this also ties in to the budgeting goal :)
weigh and measure and follow the WHOLE program!!
Don't reward myself with food, use things I want instead- this ties in with other goals as well!!
On thursday only eat 1 treat instead of having a whole treat day!!
Keep exercising to the best of my ability
Don't be ashamed to try running!!
And of course, eat the best possible foods that I can, not too much processed foods.

This is alot to change in one year, but I know that I can at least start on the path of all of these changes, for once, I have faith in myself!!!
Happy New Year everyone!

Here we go again

Ok so after quite a while of not writing, I have finally decided to update this.
I am still doing my courses and although I am a little behind, I think that all will be well. I am also still looking for a good job, and although I am feeling very discouraged, I am hoping that one comes along soon.
In the next few days I will be making a list of the things I hope to achieve, as well as the things that I would like to change about myself in the new year. I know that there are some things that I am too hard on myself about, but I am honestly going to reflect and look deep inside to see where I want to go with my life.
As for weight watchers, I am down 68lbs and although I have gone off track a little, I am slowly getting back there and I just have to start measuring and tracking again.
So it looks like I'll have a busy few days ahead of me, but it can only benefit me right??
I guess that's all for now!

Well after a couple of really bad days in the last couple of weeks, I'm feeling back to normal. Joey and I had an awesome talk and we are back on track.
I was bad last week and skipped weigh in, I really have to stop doing that and face the music. I'm going this week no matter what!! I may actually gain because I joined a gym this week and I am working different muscles than my usual work outs do. It feels awesome to be back at the gym, I missed it. I actually got a great rate, and they let me have a student rate even though I'm only taking 2 courses!! It seems like a great place and I feel comfortable there, which is so important to me.
I started my courses this weekend, I'm a little nervous but I need this to graduate and I am going to try my best.
I am still thinking about core because it might help my PCOS but I'm not sure yet how it will fit into my lifestyle.
That's all for now.
Jenn

So tired

I am exhausted today!! it almost feels like I can't function. I am also feeling very overwhelmed by life today, there's so much that needs to be done and I don't have the time or energy to do it!! I did get a walk in, which makes me happy, but I also felt like I was going to pass out or collapse. I don't know what else I can do but keep trying. anyway, I'll try to write more later, I have my first product to review!! yay.

Changes

Today's post is about changes, I am very happy about summer changing to fall and now I am trying to inspire some changes in myself.
-I am back on track with ww for the most part and I have gotten back into exercise again, slowly but surely!
-I am getting a bit more energy every day and I am glad that I found out about my low thyroid.
-My course starts Oct 1 and although I am nervous, I am also excited about the possibility of graduating and moving on to the next step(whatever that is) in the spring
-my new job is great and I am excited about the extra money, but it also sucks that it is only until November.

The only thing that is really bothering me right now is my relationship with my husband. I honestly love him with all my heart and he is my best friend, but I am feeling a lot of mixed feelings around him lately. It seems like he doesn't care about anything and he expects many things to be on his terms. Don't get me wrong, he is not abusive, and he puts up with a lot of shit from me, but I wish there was more support and discussion. I have a hard time talking about things with him and I wish he cared more. I see a desperate need for changes here because I'm afraid that if something doesn't change, our love might not be enough.

anyway, enough about that. I am just so happy that it's fall because it always feels like a time for starting over and refreshing after the summer. Who doesn't need that once in a while?
Jenn

So it's been a while again! I have been keeping busy with work, and some family are visiting from Cape Breton. I love having visitors but I had to lay down the law a little about the use of margarine and oil!! See my grandfather does all the cooking..by choice and he cooks healthy foods but uses too much margarine and oil. After a few gentle reminders he didn't use as much as usual.
On another note, I totally shocked myself when I stepped on the scale at my meeting and saw that I have lost 50 pounds!!!!!!!! I was so excited. I have been in weight watchers since Feb 23 and I am happy with my progress so far. I have had some bad weeks but I always get back on track and keep going!
I start my new job Monday, the same day as Joey comes home. I am excited about the job but I am nervous as well. I am really excited about Joey coming home, it gets really boring and lonely around here without him.
The last night at my old job turned out to be pretty eventful too, I had to call 911 about a fire set outside the house across the street, I gave a statement to a super hot police officer, and then I was up most of the night because of an intense lightening storm that knocked out our power, so I had to monitor the alarm system!!! That may have been the busiest night since I started there!!
Anyway, I guess that's all the excitement I have for now!

Lazy Sunday!

I'm pretty sure I'm back to normal weight wise now, which is good. I feel better now that I'm getting my veggies and water in again, it's amazing how much of a difference it makes.
I had a great walk yesterday, 6.8k in 80 Min's, I decided to take a new route and see where it took me and I'm glad that I did. I am really struggling to get my butt out and walk today too, this always happens when I leave it too late in the day, I obsess over the fact that I didn't exercise, but I think I'll take an evening walk after supper for a change today. I wish I knew why it's so hard to get motivated to do anything lately.
I guess that's all, I'm off to mope around I guess.