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jlaman79 · by **jlaman79** » February 28th, 2007, 10:34 am

I've been and continue to be very busy. I have alot of travel for work right now, so I'm not on here much at the moment.

I've been doing well. The travel kind of puts me off sometimes but I make the best food choices possible and move on.

I have been working out steadily and though the scale is up 3 pounds, my clothes are much looser and there are visible changes to my body shape.

The plan is to keep on keepin on and I'll check back in when I can.

I hope everyone is doing well, I wish I had time to see all of your journals. Take care!

jlaman79 · by **jlaman79** » March 12th, 2007, 10:39 am

Hey everybody! Well, I'm finally back home for a while, hopefully I'm done running around being little miss business lady for a while. I've been doing really well. I've made some connections with some old friends and we've been catching up. I've made some brand new friends that I really cherish as well. I'm full of love and spring right now, so I know it sounds sappy.

On weight loss news, I've lost 4 more pounds so I weigh 224 right now. I'm working out and the inches are just melting. I'm surprised that I haven't seen a larger drop on the scale, but i know it's coming.

I'm going to check in on everyone else. Hope you are all well.

jlaman79 · by **jlaman79** » March 13th, 2007, 6:46 am

It feels good to get back into my old routine. I'm ready to spend some time at home and at my office. Traveling to other offices is fun for a while, but hotel rooms get old, and I miss my family. Coming home is lots of fun too. When I'm exhausted, having worked 24 hours in 2 days and driving home for over 5 hours, I'm met at the door by 2 crying kids and a tired husband. There are dishes to be done, laundry to wash, kids to play with, groceries to buy, the list goes on and on, and yet at the same time all I really want to do is lie down and sleep.

Hopefully I'll get caught up soon and feel better.

I've been doing alot of work on communication in my relationships. Therapy rocks! Now all my friends are subjected to my new revelations. I have come to understand so much and everyday it's something new. My marriage feels more secure now that we are able to correctly convey our thoughts and feelings to one another. It's amazing to me the difference between what we think someone is saying and what they are actually saying.

I have been getting alot of attention lately from random men as I go through out my day. It's a bit odd for me. I'm not used to just anyone approaching me and asking me out, or whistling or really really looking at me. I don't know how to react. I tend to be naive and not realize what it's all about for a while. Then when it hits me I feel like a moron.

I will have a lot going on this week in my office so it may be Thursday or Friday before I can check back in.

ChynnaDoll · by **ChynnaDoll** » March 13th, 2007, 11:10 am

Welcome back JLaman!!! I'm Chynna and i don't believe we've met.

"Congrats" on 4 more pounds lost..that's GREAT!...know it feels good! :-P

Keep on shakin!

Love,
Chynna

Sojourner · by **Sojourner** » March 14th, 2007, 12:25 am

jlaman79 wrote:It's amazing to me the difference between what we think someone is saying and what they are actually saying.

So.......what are you saying??
Heehee.

Jenn, I'm really glad that your newfound communication skills have enhanced your relationships. That's terrific! The skills are great to have, but actually putting them into play takes a lot of hard work, and you should be proud of yourself because it sounds like you and your DH are really working it.

Now if only you could talk him into getting a nanny and a housekeeper! :lol:

jlaman79 · by **jlaman79** » March 26th, 2007, 10:20 am

Hello my friends,
Last week I was sick with some kind of chest cold and then on Weds I received word that my Grandfather had passed away on Tues night. It's been a tough week. I think I had told all of you about him before. He was struggling with colon cancer. He had actually made it through chemo and the cancer was gone, but his heart couldn't take all the strain anymore so he fell asleep in his recliner and never woke up. My dad went to check on him and found him. It's really tough to have your grandparents pass away. It feels like your whole foundation just shifts and you're left feeling shaken and uncertain about the world around you.

I'm sorry to report that through out all the family gatherings and meals I have not been anywhere close to plan. I started out doing the best i could which gave way to what's the point. I just decided that this week was wrecked anyway and to get a fresh start on Monday.

So far today I'm fine. A little weak and light headed, but other wise fine. Peeking at the scale this morning showed me up 2 pounds which is no surprise. I'm very bloated with swollen fingers today. I'm hoping to place a big order soon, I'm running out of everything and I'm broke so I'm feeling frustrated. All this travel for work has left me and my bank account drained. They do re-imburse us for our mileage, but I spent the money over a month ago and I'm expecting the re-imbursement to come today. So that gives you an idea of the lag time.

I'm going to check in on the other threads and see what I've been missing.

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » March 26th, 2007, 10:25 am

I am so sorry for all you have been through and you have my warmest wishes.

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » March 26th, 2007, 11:50 am

I'm so sorry you've been through such a rough time of it lately.

katieb920 · by **katieb920** » March 26th, 2007, 12:01 pm

I am so sorry about your grandfather. If you need to talk PM me
Katie

jlaman79 · by **jlaman79** » March 27th, 2007, 9:29 am

Day two of being back on track. I feel GOOD! I have that energy rush that I love. The scale was back at my lowest weight of 224 this morning. So that's good news. Thanks to all of your warm wishes, it really does help. My dad is taking care of the business end of death. Closing bank accounts, paying debts and sorting through a life's worth of belongings.

I'm really feeling how precious life is and how important it is to make it count.

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » March 27th, 2007, 11:26 am

jlaman79 wrote: I'm sorry to report that through out all the family gatherings and meals I have not been anywhere close to plan. I started out doing the best i could which gave way to what's the point. I just decided that this week was wrecked anyway and to get a fresh start on Monday.

You know.....sometimes.......life just gets in the way. You have absolutely nothing to be sorry for. You did the best you could with the situation you were dealt.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a loved one is so difficult and I agree it leaves you with a hole that you just can't seem to fill. The best thing I have found to fill that hole with is memories.

I'm glad you're back with us.

Donicab

Sojourner · by **Sojourner** » March 27th, 2007, 8:51 pm

Thinking of you, Jenn...
:hug:

jlaman79 · by **jlaman79** » March 30th, 2007, 11:30 am

Hi guys,
It's a beautiful Friday afternoon in West TN. 80 degrees and sunny. I should be fishing or gardening or something. Oh well, somebody's gotta work and pay the bills.

I'm still doing good with the exercise and meal plan. I'm just so frustrated that my weight loss has slowed to a creeping barely noticeable crawl. I will flux 2 pounds either side of my current weight for 3 weeks. Then TOM comes and I'll drop 3-4 pounds. Then I flux 2 pounds either side of that new weight until the next TOM, which I hope and pray brings the weight loss fairy once again!

I know I have to be patient. I know I'm building muscle. I know I'm losing inches, and I know my metabolism will never be great. I'm just tired of it all right now.

I need to see a drop on the scale, I need to buy a size smaller pants, I need some kind of new confirmation that this is still working.

Ok, enough whining. Here are some positives:
I can do yoga every night and I feel great.

My latest pair of skinny afirmation pants are getting loose. (The size 18's that my hubby had bought me for Christmas and they were still too small and I couldn't even get them up.)

I humped 3 fishing poles, a full cooler, a tackle box, and a playpen at the same time from the pond to the truck up hill with out straining very hard. (This is a huge accomplishment considering last time I was doing good just to walk it carrying only me)

I can isolate every muscle in my body. (I'm totally facinated by this, I will flex and stretch for hours just because I can)

I can do every exercise I've tried exept military style push ups. (Those are just for boys anyway right?)

My digestive system has been regular for months. (This is a huge accomplishment for me)

I can work in the garden or the flower beds and accomplish something without feeling like I'm going to die.
(Hubby appreciates the help)

So, I know I'm just rambling but my mind is in one of those weird places. I can reason, and understand, and motivate, and all that, but good grief I wish this would go a little faster.

hulagirlfromhawaii · by **hulagirlfromhawaii** » March 30th, 2007, 11:46 am

What a great idea to write down all of the positives. I'm just gonna have to steal your idea and utilize it when I need I'm frustrated. :shock:

These are all great NSV's that you've accomplished! Those loose pants are a big indication of lots of inches lost. Wonderful! :mrgreen:

JonnaD · by **JonnaD** » March 30th, 2007, 11:49 am

I understand the desire for speed, as you'll note in my signature, I'm ready NOW.

You've come a long way and it sounds like you're feeling great. I'm looking forward to being where you are. :clap:

Ramble all you want, it's your journal and that's what it's for. :lol:

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