MrsGJr Back At It Journey 2009

[Beaching It]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS G!! Have a great birthday. Hope you're doing well.\
Lisa

[happymo4]

Hi Wanda! Just stopping in to say hi and I hope you are doing well! I am in a good space right now and trying to keep the motivation going. Can't wait to be where you are!
Maureen

[Cambie]

Hi Wanda, Hope you are well and happy. I miss You.

Life IS Beautiful
Tammy

[jhderm]

Hey girl, where ARE you? MIA? Happy Birthday!
I am OK. Just coping w life.
Keep in touch, come by from time to time.
judi

[mrsgjr]

HEY LADIES!!! I've left a message for each of you in your respective journals. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for keeping my journal warm and all the nice comments. I TOTALLY missed you guys too and sorry for being MIA for almost a month (WTH is that about )

Life, as you know, can just get so crazy that you sometimes lose sight of what is most important. You all are an important part of my life and there is no excuse for at least not popping in and saying 'Hey'! Please except my apology and know that I intend to do better; Promise

So even though my b-day was on the 10th, this has turned into a birthday celebration month, which was not the plan this year (did that when I turned 30 ). While it is snowing here in the Chi-Town, the shoe game requires a pedicure. Translation = I'm a shoe head so chose a peep toe for the evening I know it's only one toe that will show but why not treat myself to a full pedi?!

With that being said, I will close and update you all on everything that has been going on tomorrow (hopefully). I've managed to maintain but there have been some ups/downs so you all aren't getting rid of me that easily Take good care of you today please and thank you

[yellobeuty]

It is great to see you back!!!!

Hugs,

[Beaching It]

Yay! Wanda's back. I've been following you around FB so know you're doing well but so glad to see you in my journal and back here too. How's the classes going? I LOVE LOVE LOVE Chicago and will make it a priority to meet you next time I'm there. Hoping for summer or next spring for sure for a long weekend again. DH fell in love with the city too. Amazing!!

[happymo4]

Hi Wanda! Thanks so much for the note! So happy to hear from you....I was getting worried! Hope you are enjoying your day!

maureen

[masm2]

Ok Wanda,

Here you are popping in to our journals and not posting in your own!

I know you are busy and I do thank you for taking the time to catch up with all of us-

Take care today...and Happy Mardi Gras!

Mary Ann

[happymo4]

Hi Wanda! Thanks for stopping in and motivating me! We are all going to get to a happy place this year....I can feel it! You sound so busy, good for you! Keep in touch and have a wonderful week!!!
Maureen

[jhderm]

Wanda, HI!

Was so good to see you popping by, and thanks for reading my soap story. Still ongoig, you can read the last few posts.

You are right, it's not about the label, I just hate not knowing where it's at, but I will just have to put up and tolerate it. There IS something there w this guy, and I have to see it through no matter what. The true meaning of "for better or worse". So do come by, do give your feedback, and it's just great that you have shown up again.

I see that you are doing well w the wt. Maintenance is about going a little up and a little back down, neither DOWN down or UP up. So you are in the best place that can be. I am jealous, girl!!!! I am holding on to 161, would really like to be mid 150's for now.

Happy birthday- birthmonth in your case! Good for you that you could keep celebrating! Every day is a birthday if you want to look at it from that perspective

Have a lovely weekend! Glad you are back.

Judi

[Beaching It]

BUMP!

[mrsgjr]

Ok, seriously did that date of my last post say February 26, 2011???? I've been gone for over a month...that explains the 7lbs I gained!! See what happens when I don't have you guys around???!!!

HHHHEEEEEYYYYYYY Everyone Oh, how I've missed you so, you have NO idea. Tonight I said 'That's It' and I'm sitting down to type. I'm going to copy and paste a message I started typing and put into my draft box on Wednesday, 3/16/11 . Please pay close attention to the second sentence. I'm going to start another one to update you again or this will be the LONGEST post ever ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hey everyone! So it's almost been a week and thought I'd pop in to say Hi and update you guys on my world.

*The new job is going well but very demanding. I've got 2 direct reports and they are a handful all by themselves I realize that there was no managerial presence in the office for years and they have their set ways however I'm also the budget rep for the department and see how money is flying out of the door. Without managing with an iron fist, I’m trying to figure out how we can process more efficiently without maxing out our budget. So I’ve been spending lots of time in their office but mostly for presence purposes.
*We got a new puppy! Why, oh why, did we do this with a 17yr old child, I know not but I do love him to pieces. His name is Whiz Kalif Gilmer (courtesy of DD) and he is a pit bull. The father was a blue nose and mother red nose so he has a tan coat, white belly (little on his paws), a blue streak that goes from his neck to the tip of his tail and has blue/grey eyes. He’s my Lil Man and just as gorgeous as he wants to be. DD and I tend to spoil him but that’s what we do, eh?! Pisses DH off but he said he expected nothing less of his girls, lol. When we got him we expected him to be around 45-50lbs but vet said that we’re looking at approximately 60-75lbs. His paws are huge and feel that his head is going to be large. When he stands, his chest pokes out and he has the horse shoe hind legs so feel he is going to be lovely when he reaches his full weight. Surely has been a challenge as he’s only 13wks old but looking forward to getting past the training stages so that I can enjoy him even more. Last week when I was leaving, he and DH stood at the gate as I pulled away and DH called to tell me he tried to run out after me and whined (aaawwww, my Baby Boy).
*DD made the National Honor Society so we’re very happy about that. Ceremony was last week and she has until next April to complete her volunteer hours. A sister of a friend is a clinical psychologist and has offered her an opportunity to complete her hours at her clinic. She is trying to bring a program, Brave Buddies, to her clinic and it is headed by world renown psychologist, Dr. Steven Kurtz. She will not only have the experience in her field of choice but will also be able to put on her college application she attended a workshop with Dr. Kurtz. She has an interview tonight so fingers crossed please and thank you.
*Turbo Kick has been put on hold for a moment but team-taught 3 classes and it was just an awesome experience! Can’t wait to get back there as I will have the Tuesday night class just have to make the time again.

I’ve, somehow, been able to maintain my weight but have only worked out probably 4-5 times over the past 4 weeks L Eating is hit or miss depending on the day. My time/energy is just being consumed and by the time I get home, I’m exhausted. Whiz is my movement so walk him in the evening but that is nothing for me…I need some Cardio!!

Hope you all are well and know that you’re thought of! All my love

[mrsgjr]

Thank you for keeping my journal warm and know that you haven't gotten rid of me just yet! I will try to get to your journals but felt I needed to get into mine for now so that I can get back on track. Work and home have been tremendously busy so will update you on my life.

*DD got the internship and is already working with her on mailers and her website! This is an awesome opportunity for her and i'm so very proud of her. She's also got a part in a play at school, 'For Colored Girls' that she's studying for so again, proud of her and the balance she's found right now. We went on a campus visit to UofIL - Urbana Champaign and she liked the campus. It put things in 'geographical' perspective for her so while UCLA was the top choice, due to the distance, it has fallen slightly down the choice list. The top choice I think right now is UofMN as this is what she's been talking about a lot and she's getting several pieces of mail from there. We shall see.
*Day after DD got her intership, DH got a job!! YAY for him and so needed it for his mental being more than anything. He's started the BA program so is juggling both which is a change for both him and me So know it's selfish but with the new pup, it's been a little hard but i'm doing it!
*Got some news about the new department that didn't really sit well with me. I am not going to quit this role as it's surely challenging and something I can put on my resume but may consider another role after 12mths. Had to have a conversation with my boss to let her know that I can give her 12hrs and that is all. She is one that works all day and especially during the evening hours. When you're new, you may not be sure if an immediate response is required or not. So i've worked out a 7to7 schedule with her; i'm exempt so doesn't matter on real hours. There are perks like working remotely and there will be times where I'll work remote and not have as much to do. All part of life and when it comes to my career, this was the best move for me and this I know
*Started P1 this past Monday as I was 132.6lbs WTF happened?! Food and alcohol is what happened and that I hold myself accountable for. Not coming in here played a MAJOR role in not keeping myself accountable as it became almost habit to say that i'll write tomorrow, then it passed, then another. Even yesterday didn't finish writing this entry but again, made myself come in today. Part of the eating/drinking is, as we all know, stress. Job and home have been busy and more demanding and just taking a toll on me. I don't like to feel that things aren't in control and I am feeling that way. When I saw what that scale said, I knew it was time to get a grip and get myself together! We're going to see my sil this weekend with the younger sil to ride with us. They're all not happy but know that when in the zone there is nothing that can truly tempt me. I will confess that the 2nd week is where I am probably not the friendliest person but when I'm focused, I'm focused. Felt like Dr. Judi wanting to weigh myself this morning to see if I've lost anything but decided against it. Not sure that the goal is to lose the entire 7+lbs I gained but half would be lovely however more would be happily excepted with open arms Have to say that I do miss my cocktails Why is it what with the nice weather you feel the urge to drink those darn things?! Focus Wanda, FOCUS. It won't be too hard this weekend because when I look at my sil, and I was there so not putting anyone down, they remind me of where I was and where I don't ever want to go back to! DH is very supportive and told them they better not bother me but he made me prepare him a bloody mary this morning and asking for an encore tomorrow before we depart...b*****d (jk )

I know my sil is making some type of ham and we're picking up italian beef but will be able to control what I'm eating and make good decisions. Once I make it through the weekend, the week is always very, very challenging with anticipation of that 15th day. I'm trying not to think of it in those terms but to go there and know I can't enjoy a treat makes me angry...even moreso that I can't be angry at anyone but myself Had I stuck to plan and not let things get out of control, this could have been a treat weekend as all others had been. Lesson learned and will begin documenting when I return. Maybe I will try from my phone. DH and I went out today for lunch and I had a great filet and some roasted veggies that were Oh So Good!

Know you won't take it personal but will pop into journals as soon as I can. Got to get back into the habit of coming here, even if it's just in my own journal. My mother had surgery day before yesterday on her shoulder so I've been helping with her and my dad. Tonight they want chicken fetticini alfredo with broccoli and that is it??!! I said I'm going to be gone for a couple of days and this is what they want me to cook to last for a few days?! I guess So off I go and will speak with you all later. Smoochezz

4.11.11
b-2 eggs, ff cheese, cup of coffee, equal 6
l-chicken salad, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, egg
d-nothing
Exercise: none

4.12.11
b-cosi omelette, red pepper, cheddar cheese, ham, cup of coffee, non dairy creamer, equal 4
l-pollido roasted chicken, side salad with balsamic
d-??
s-peanuts
Exercise: BodyFit 50mins

4.13.11
b-cup of coffee, non-dairy creamer, equal 5, sf hazelnut syrup
l-tuna on a bed of lettuce, tomato, pickle 2
d-too late to eat after 12hrs at the hospital
Exercise: none

4.14.11
b-cup of coffee, non-dairy creamer, equal 5, sf hazelnut syrup
l-chicken salad, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, egg
d-peanuts
Exercise: none

4.15.11
b-cup of coffee, non-dairy creamer, equal 5, sf hazelnut syrup
l-wildfire petite filet, balsamic roasted veggies
d-popeyes red beans (no rice)
s-peanuts
Exercise: none

ps The menu, and lack of exercise, is a reflection of how my life has been. Just add not so healthy foods and cocktails! If I'd had the eating together, maybe the cocktails wouldn't have affected me so badly. Oh well, cravings going away for sweets but those cocktails...
ps2 I had to board Whiz for the first time today and I cried a little. Who would have thought this little puppy would have made such an impact on my life. Totally LOVE him and cannot wait to pick him up! Well DD will pick him up and but I know he is going to be so happy to see her too

[mrsgjr]

This morning started out great with a cup of coffee...even made DH his bloody mary, to his surprise. We got to sil house and DH made eggs w/ ham and cheese. Then I caved in to lunch/dinner While I know what I have to do, my family enjoy libations for occassions & this is her 50th! Did I lose my damn mind, no; just went off plan. Seemed to me I ate P2 and not purposely. The fruit was SO good to me though, lol. So my biggest cheat are the cocktails.

She's so happy to see us and was expecting 2 other brothers but the didn't show. It's fine because we are all here! We're getting ready to go out so just wanted to pop in and document my meals for accountability. Tomorrow will be no better as were stopping by my gf's house in LaPorte and just got a text that her DH is preparing me tortas (so damn good). And she is surely going to want a bloody mary (or 4) so 'may' have to slide 1-2 in myself. I know but holding myself accountable & planning to get right back on the wagon Monday morning.

Take good care of you please and thank you

4.16.11
b-cup of coffee, non dairy creamer, sf hazelnut syrup, equal 5, ham/ff cheese eggs, slice of ham
s-grapes (red & green)
l-meatball sandwich on french bread 1/2, chips 1oz, sm cake sliver, grapes
d-spaghetti 1/4c, meatballs on slice french bread, ff cheese
s-chips 1oz
ct-vodka tonic w/ lime 2
Exercise: none