Today's uninspiring little blog

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Hey guys, just thought I would post a little blog on what is up with me....

I am getting an epidural for my back today. I have been having horrible sciatica that has been making it hard to walk more than 1 mile and half and have a constant burn from my bootie all the way down to my knee so it is time. I have had them before, in fact, I used to get them every year and sometimes twice a year! It has now been nearly 2 years and I attribute that to my lifestyle changes with SP.

I am happy to be getting it and anxious to resume my walking and activities with less pain. In fact, I am really sad cause I cant go tonight and Stitchy is gonna be pretty mad about it. Maybe Frank will take her without me (like the olden days when I "couldn't" go for walks with them).

I am in the last week of the 28 day spring bootcamp and I have really loved it. I do 10 minute video's every morning and it really sets the tone for the day. I will measure and weigh after the weekend and do a progress report. I decided I am going to keep up some of that and will commit to 3 days a week of video's in the AM (more if I feel like it but I like to set goals I KNOW I can do so I can pat myself on the back instead of kicking my self in the butt!)

MY FIL has Myeloma cancer and lives about 2 hours away so we have been going up there pretty frequently and one of the things he likes is Cake balls so I have been making those for him. Since we are closest (in miles) to Frank's grandma, we are also visiting her once a week and she needs chocolate chip cookies every time so for some reason, I am placed in the situation where I am baking (MY KRYPTONITE) but since it is the least I can do, I do it and try to have some sort of control. (see my cookie situation from last week to see how good THAT is going!).

On top of that, Kady has been getting a lot of side work with cupcakes, cake balls etc. so that means enlisting my help, too. She just got a gig in July for a wedding where we will be providing chocolate strawberries, cake pops, dipped pretzels and truffles.

God, I am a glutton for punishment or is it just a glutton??? We shall see....

I am not happy with my weight loss progess so far in 2011 but I am not quitting and I will NEVER give up. I still have my goals and if it takes longer, then it does. I feel fabulous (which is my response when people remark on the change in my appearance because it is soo much more than how I look).

If you take anything away from this blog, please take away some commitment, some courage and some strength to keep going. Oh yea, take away the cookies and cake pops while you are at. I can only do so much.

You guys help me every day, you really do. See ya later! Jan

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Cookie Victory!

Friday, May 20, 2011

I was cookie free yesterday! Took that cookie monster and Smashed him like the Incredible HULK! Today, I feel much better and in control. Not gonna be a problem! But I am also not gonna get too cocky cause that is when I let my guard down. Day 2, here I come!

Thank you guys for all your humor, support and comments yesterday. You got me through.

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My battle today....a picture blog

Thursday, May 19, 2011

(diet-coookie.com)


(honolulugrubhub.com)


(sodahead.com)


(celebs.icanhascheezburger.com)

It's 2:00. That cookie monster has not won (yet).

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I refuse

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Today is my weigh in day. I have weighed in on Thursday every week since I started here 14 months ago. I told myself no matter what it said, I would put it in my tracker.

But today? Today, I refuse. I am up 3 pounds. I am not going to do it. I know it is not "real" weight but still. I refuse.




I am not going to pretend I dont know what happened or that I was perfect this week. I have done things right and I have done things wrong.

I have stayed within my range but have eaten cookies. That means there is no room for "good" foods when your calories are being consumed with cookies. I am also struggling with sodium and not eating enough protein. I have,however, diligently been following the bootcamp and am walking 5 days a week.

Here are some other things I refuse to do this week.

I refuse to eat any more cookies
I refuse to accept this 4 pound range I have been bouncing in for weeks
I refuse to give up
I refuse to kick my butt about it
I refuse to be distracted from my goals

And finally, I refuse to go back on my word to myself so I am going to change my tracker. Crap.



(picture 1 from clipartguide.com, picture 2 Charlesshulz)

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Yesterday's Crohn's walk (pictures)

Sunday, May 15, 2011

We had a lot of fun at the walk yesterday in Sacramento. Our team was the top fundraiser with over $4000.00 raised!

Kady works for a company who sells these "Volcano Splash" drinks at festivals and such and they donated the stuff for us to give them away. They were a big hit and it was fun seeing everyone's reactions to them! You cant really tell but they use dry ice and they smoke..it's pretty cool.


Here is Frank and Kady, giving away the drinks:



Here is a picture of my daughter, Kelly and her boyfriend, Art.(yea he looks like Vin Diesel and we tease him mercilessly about it all the time).

This is Owen: He is 9 years old and was the honored Hero this year. He gave a great speech and is a really brave kid:





This is the starting line for the 1.25 walk around the state capitol.

And a shot of our team (and others) getting ready to walk:


So then, my great niece, Sami and I had to do the Hokey Pokey:





And finally, my shirt from last year. A 3X.


And my shirt from this year: A XL.

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