This was originally posted at another blog of mine (www.motheringtc.com) that I have deleted. I have combined all my blogs into this one for the sake of simplicity in my already busy life. Jen – 6/13/09. Proverbs 31 has been a favorite area of study ever since I stumbled upon it a few years ago. […] Read more…
“I LIKE Being a Catholic”
In the last year, after my mini-meltdown, I started getting very into learning more about my religion. After I got pregnant, I REALLY started trying to learn more about it. I am a born & bred Catholic from birth (like my dear husband), but other than going to church & CCD & getting all my […] Read more…
Gave up First Place…
I quit doing First Place. It was a great idea, if anyone bothered to do what they promised. One of the things you promise to do is encourage someone weekly. I was pretty good sending encouragement to EVERYONE for the first 4 weeks and the only encouragement I ever got from others was 1 in […] Read more…
thought of the day – 24 january 2007
I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. – Anna Quindlen *** I found this in an old issue of Oprah magazine at the tanning place yesterday *** Read more…
Progress…
Well, I’m about 6 weeks into, as I have lovingly referred to it, religious fat camp. And, surprise, surprise — I’ve fallen off of the wagon. I did very well with eating until Christmas and then lost it between Christmas & New Years. Then 1/2, I started working with my personal trainer — interesting […] Read more…
Has the line between sexy & cute been blurred?
I’ve been pondering this for several weeks now and it came to a peak last week. I was wearing a fairly moderate business suit — no cleavage but skirt came down to just above the knees. Add to this moderate suit, 4 inch black knee-high microfiber boots. Grand total of skin showing? 6-9 inches around […] Read more…
Personal training & the creeping crud
I had my first session with my personal trainer Tuesday (1/2). I knew that a personal trainer would push me farther than I would ever push myself. I also knew that I would hurt and I was right–I couldn’t really move until Friday. On the plus side, I can now see my biceps and shoulders […] Read more…
progress…
Last Monday’s weigh-in was NOT what I had anticipated. I actually gained .5 lbs after being down 1.5 in the middle of the week. I completely blew it on the weekend. I decided that this week I need a PLAN for the weekend so that I don’t wander through my kitchen wondering what I should […] Read more…
so far so good…
Well, so far, I haven’t gained. Until yesterday, I was at a 1.5 lb loss. After re-reading my CR (food journal, among other things) I realized I consumed a TON of calories from drink – large pop from subway, a can of pop, 2 glasses of Tang… Bummer. Otherwise, I didn’t do so bad yesterday […] Read more…
Trying something new…
With the onset of fall, I somehow became mired in a knee-depth depression. Nothing major but annoying and de-motivating, nonetheless. During this wonderful time, I managed to gain 10 lbs. I, frankly, do not have the desire/motivation to do this on my own and I am also being pretty cheap and lazy lately. I’ve decided […] Read more…