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Jenny's Journey


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Posted by: ncgirl21

Oh Jenny, I'm so happy that your with your honey!! You both are such sweet people and make an amazing couple!! Have fun sweetie!


Posted by: Jenny

Hey guys! Thanks for all of your sweet words We're having a really good time We've been eating crappy and it's been taking its toll on me, I don't handle cheating too well. So, instead of feeling crappy about myself and letting steam out on Justin, I'm cleaning up my diet today and will continue my healthy eating I'm bloated and not looking as good as when Justin arrived, but I'll get there again

I got my home exam yesterday and have a week to finish it. A friggin 12 page essay and I have to write it while Justin is here No fun, but we'll do some time managing and make it happen
Justin is amazing and my love for him just keeps on growing


Posted by: Jenny

Thursday 18th:

Meal 1:
7 whites
veggies

Meal 2:
5 oz salmon
veggies

Meal 3:
1 dl whey
7 almonds
veggies

Meal 4:
1 oz chicken
1 tbsp cc
veggies

Meal 5:
5 oz chicken
veggies

Meal 6:
15 almonds

Not perfect, but that's not the point right now

Workouts:
- AM: 60 min powerwalk


Posted by: J'Bo

having someone by your side when things get hectic can only teach you about eachother and make you grow closer. Justin is understanding and forgiving and he knows you have bad days too.
i am glad that you two are having fun in amoungst your school work.
we need more pics when you get a chance


Posted by: atherjen

Aww Jenny you two are SO CUTE!!!!!!!!
you are looking very lean yourself too girlie!
dont worry about the slips on diet, looks like you can certainly afford it!
good luck with the home exam! and keep enjoy yourself!!


Posted by: Stacey

Have a WONDERFUL weekend with your honey!!!


Posted by: Jill

You must be super busy with your man-not updating here at IM!! Cherish and enjoy every minute together Hope your creating some special memories. Take care.


Posted by: Jenny

Hey everyone!
I just got back from the airport after saying good bye to Justin... I'm feeling empty inside and miss him so much already.. Ack, I need him so much... We have had a great great time together and I'm ready to start another countdown. I didn't sleep all to great last night, wish I could just be in his arms to snuggle right now.. That's what I need forever..

Diet and workouts have been off this week, I'm back on plan today. I alwys feel better when I'm dieting, so I'm looking forward to being good And getting my body in super shape for the summer

Okway, I'm going to lay down in bed and pout some now I'm wearing a baby tee that says "cranky" today, I'll let it speak for itself


Posted by: Jenny

I added some new pics in my gallery


Posted by: Jenny

Monday 22nd:

Meal 1:
7 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 grapefruit

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
4 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz lean beef
1/3 cup brown rice
1 grapefruit

Meal 4:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 5:
7 whites
1/3 oats
1/4 cup cc


Posted by: J'Bo

glad that you had a great time babe.
the summer isnt that far away.
i like the pics.
how did that 14 pager go?


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks I know, we only have about 8 weeks apart or something, it will pass quickly. That's what I keep trying to tell myself
The paper is not done yet, still have half left.. Better get started


Posted by: Stacey

Awww honey, I'm sorrrrrry he is gone! But thats great you only have 8weeks to go!!!!!

The pictures are great!!!! You are soooo beautiful Jenny!!!! And you to together look AMAZING!!!


Posted by: Jenny

Grr, I was planning on going to the gym right now and my boss at the gym txts me to remind me of a meeting tonight.. crap.. I'll sneak in some kind of workout though.. The meeting is actually pretty nice since it's a Reebok sponsor night where we can buy cheap items from next seasons collection

Stace, thanks I feel okay, cause I know that what we have is amazing and very special and I'll get to see him soon again


Posted by: atherjen

JENNY- AWESOME PICS!!!! you two are the cutest lovebirds!!!
Im sooo glad you had a wonderful time together!! 8 weeks will pass soon!


Posted by: Eggs

Hey cranky girl

I'm going to bed now and I just wanted to say that I miss you and that I cant wait to be with you again. I'm glad you're back at your diet and workout and I know with your dedication you're going to do great

Needing you in my arms ~
your boy


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

^ awwwwww

welcome back eggies


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks Jen We really are amazing together

Justin, I miss you Sooooo much.. I need those arms around me, falling asleep on your chest and just feeling so good that only your presence can make me..


Posted by: Jenny

Tuesday 23rd:

Meal 1:
7 whites
veggies

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
4 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz salmon
veggies

Meal 4:
7 whites
veggies

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 6:
7 whites
veggies

Workouts:
- AM: 31 min interval program
- 60 min spinning, teaching. Wasn't half as fun as last week when Justin was in my class


Posted by: david

Hey Jenny!

I have been so non adventurous in IM.com and have only been in just a few threads trying to maintain my own "journal of life" and barely can do that these days!

As Justin knows that I have been dating a few women and yes, I have it narrowed down. A cute little Italian women, too! So, my time has been congested as of late!

I did find the time to glance at some of your newest photos and as always, you both look great! Everything seems to be going really well and that happiness is an understatement. Heavenly is more like it!

You seemed to also be at the greatest of health too! You've worked out really hard and you deserve it! You both look AWESOME!!

Love 2 u both! Take care and remember, I think about you both in particular because your love together, intense affection, desire, dedication and trustworthyness is what motivates me to also settled down with Kelly.... my potential *new love* of my life!




Posted by: Jenny

Hey David!
I'm so glad to see you here I'm not very adventurous here either these days, I stick to my journal, Justins journal and PMs most of the time.

Thanks for all of your sweet words I'm so glad you've found your own little treasure, I know you deserve it more than most. You are a very sweet man and I hope it all works out for you and Kelly
Justin and I are doing great. I still have some issues to work with, but he's by my side all the time and our communication is amazing. We've got such a strong foundation, something I know being away from each other has helped us built. Our love overwhelmes me sometimes, I've never experienced anything like it

I need to visit you more often David, I'll try to We really have to try to meet next year if I get my exchange year. Justin and I might come down to Florida for one of our breaks since his Grandmother lives there too

Take care, enjoy everyday and treasure all the beautiful things that life brings you

~ Jen


Posted by: Jenny

Wednesday 24th:

Meal 1:
7 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 apple

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
4 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz chicken
1/3 cup brown rice
1 grapefruit
veggies

Meal 4:
7 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 apple

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil



Posted by: Jenny

Finally turned in my essay exam today and went home to a friends place to celebrate My friends were making chocolate muffins and I helped them mix all the stuff together and bake them, but I didn't eat a single crumble or lick any spoon I had some plain black coffee It wasn't even hard either, I don't want that food


Posted by: Eggs

Good job honey, you're doing really well! With school.. and with getting back on your diet You're amazing!


Posted by: david

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
Hey David!
I'm so glad to see you here. I'm not very adventurous here either these days, I stick to my journal, Justins journal and PMs most of the time.

Remember how we used to go into every other thread etc... or at least, I did

Thanks for all of your sweet words I'm so glad you've found your own little treasure, I know you deserve it more than most. You are a very sweet man and I hope it all works out for you and Kelly
Thank you sweetie! I hope it works out and if it doesn't, it'll be back to the drawing board, right? But again, thank you for all the wonderful compliments!

Justin and I are doing great. I still have some issues to work with, but he's by my side all the time and our communication is amazing. We've got such a strong foundation, something I know being away from each other has helped us built. Our love overwhelmes me sometimes, I've never experienced anything like it
I am TRULY amazed on how you two keep it together being so far apart! I'd go nuts! I do recall of a someone I once loved and she was so far away that I would've sacrificed most everything that I had and this gorgeous weather to be with her. But life takes a turn as usual

I need to visit you more often David, I'll try to
I would love for you to but I am a little whacky and out there with my life but to me that is ME and that is Livin' for happiness. That is what my journal is for. Rememberances, reminders, logging in diet and workouts at random times etc. Alot of people couldn' t imagine this and the things that I "PULL" but that is me and that is my personality. Full of laughter, smiles, sarcastic remarks, comedy, practical jokes and yes, women.

We really have to try to meet next year if I get my exchange year. Justin and I might come down to Florida for one of our breaks since his Grandmother lives there too

That, I can only say is way TOO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope that we do!!!!!

Take care, enjoy everyday and treasure all the beautiful things that life brings you

Thank you so much and I will keep in touch! I promise!!



~ Jen



Posted by: Jenny

Thursday 25th:

Meal 1:
7 whites
veggies

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
4 fish oil

Meal 3:
6 oz chicken
veggies

Meal 4:
7 whites
veggies

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
4 fish oil

Workouts:
- 40 min spinning It was so much fun


Posted by: Jenny

Some of you might have noticed that my workouts have been a little off this week They have, no weights and only some cardio. I'm going through some major soul searching right now and finding a lot of answers and just feeling more and more at peace with each day passing, even though some things are down right chaotic in my head sometimes Justin and I are growing together in so many ways that I know many couples never do.. It's amazing I'm so happy, my life is filled with beautiful things
Tomorrow I'm starting the push/pull program again I saw great progress from it last time I tried it and I will cycle it with my 4 day split routine to mix things up. One month or two months at each, not sure yet.

Life is beautiful if you allow it to be, those are the words of wisdom I have today I hope you who are reading this are having a good day


Posted by: Eggs

I love it that we've been growing so much honey... and that you've helped me grow too

I love you




Posted by: Jenny

Hey honey I love you too And we're growing so much that we might have to buy bigger clothes soon No, not that way for me, I'll let your body be the only bod growing


Posted by: Jenny

Friday 25th:
High carbs

Meal 1:
7 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 grapefruit

Meal 2:
5 oz chicken
2/3 cup brown rice
veggies

Meal 3:
7 whites
1/3 oats
1 apple

Meal 4:
3 oz chicken
1/4 cup cc
1/2 cup brown rice
veggies
1 apple, 1 orange

Meal 5:
5 oz salmon
veggies
1 tbsp lf sour cream


Workouts:
*Weights: Push
- WG lat pull downs: 3x8
- CG lat pull downs: 3x8
- Leg curls: 3x12
- Smith lunges: 3x12
- Bicep curls: 2x8
- Cable X curls: 2x10
- Cable crunches: 3x12
- Crunches: 3x12

*Cardio:
- biking to gym and home


Posted by: nikegurl

hi jenny - i need to visit more often. you had me close to tears (happy tears) reading about you and justin. i'm so glad you had a wonderful time together and i hope the time between now and the next time you'll see eachother goes by really quickly.

and by the way - you look AMAZING! your progress definitely shows.


Posted by: J'Bo

hey babe wanted to stop in a say hello.
things are hectic at my end but i am still smiling.
glad to see that your not only emotionally growing but that your physique is changing to. i cant wait to see your final pics beside the befores


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks girls

NG, thank you so much.. I just feel so good that it's friggin crazy and it's not just because of Justin, it's things falling into place for me in life and me realising what life really is about.. It's amazing and I just feel so powerful and strong

Jenny, hey sweets I'm so glad you're smiling too! I bet we'd be two grinning fools skipping on the streets holding hands if we lived in the same town Haha, that'd be funny My physique had a little step back when Justin was here, but I'm having a whole new relation to food and I'm just not obsessive with it anymore.. When I'm on my plan that is, I had a bit of troubles when I was off it, I can't master that yet I don't have any problems sticking to the plan, it's a relief actually. My body is far from my goal, but I'm really enjoying the journey to reach that goal

Thank you both for visiting and have a great weekend


Posted by: Jenny

Saturday 27th:

Meal 1:
8 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 apple, 1 pear
10 almonds

Meal 2:
4 oz chicken
1 cup pasta
veggies

Meal 3:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

I ate some more yesterday when with friends and stuff. It was a cheat day I was craving fruits, like oranges, and ate. Funny thing is I ate like 4 and felt like I was coming down with a major cold. This morning I woke up feeling 100% again My body is looking tight and I'm feeling good The amount of cardio I'm doing is really helping me I don't think I'm losing much muscle on it, but the amounts that I do lose I can live without. This is all for me feeling good about myself, and I don't need super much muscle to do that. I'm not competing, I'm just being the best me that I can be in my own eyes


Workouts:
*Weights: Push
- DB bench press: 3x8
- Cable X flyes: 3x8
- Hack squats: 3x12
- Leg extention: 3x12
- Arnold presses: 3x8-10
- Lateral raises: 3x8-10
- Tricep pushdowns: 3x8
- Overhead press: 3x8

*Cardio:
- AM: 45 min spinning
- 20 min HIIT 7 min moderate


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi Jenny,
I'm so happy for you sweetie. It sounds like you are in such a wonderful, amazing place right now. I can tell that your words are coming directly from your heart.


Posted by: Jenny

Hiker, hey Thanks I've been dealing with a lot of emotions the last couple of days, with Justin and I dealing with decisions for our future.. I'm feeling really good though, life really is a wonderful thing and we're only setting our own boundaries, there really aren't any. It's hard to step out of the box sometimes, but when you do it it's really worth it I love you're new sig, it's really really inspiring Good to see you here sweetie, I've missed you


Posted by: Jenny

Sunday 28:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1/2 yolk
veggies

Meal 2:
3.5 oz chicken
2 oz mackerel
veggies

Meal 3:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 4:
Non greasy thai take out:
5 oz chicken breast
veggies
5 cashews
Skipped the rice.. There were some fat in the sauce, but it was pretty thin Didn't have much sauce

Meal 5:
1 dl whey

Workouts:
*weights: Off
*cardio:
- AM: 30 min interval workout


Posted by: Jenny

Monday 29th:

Meal 1:
7 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 grapefruit

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz chicken
1/2 cup brown rice
veggies
1 grapefruit

Meal4:
7 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 apple, 1 orange

Meal 5:
5 oz chicken
veggies
1 orange

Workouts:
*Weights: Pull
- Pulldowns, WG: 3x8
- Pulldowns, CG: 3x8
- Leg curls: 3x12
- Deadlifts: 3x12
- BB curls: 3x8
- Hammer curls: 3x8
- Rope crunches:3x12
- Plank holds: 3xtil failure

*cardio:
- AM: 40 min powerwalk
- 30 min program on stepper
- biking to gym and home


Posted by: Rissole

Hi Jenny, hope all is well
I did a Body Cobat class tonight.... near killed me
My face was like this ---> *phew*


Posted by: Jenny

Hey Riss

I'm good thanks My workout today nearly killed me as well, I was so friggin beat
Body Combat classes are really hard, I know But they're lots of fun! Did your coordination measure up?


Posted by: Jenny

Hmm, okay, so my abs are looking better than ever... I was eating bad for almost 10 days when Justin was here.. After 4 days of my carb cycling I was starving with crazy cravings.. Now I have a cold trying to sneak up on me.. So I've been eating like 3 oranges today cause that seems to be what my body craves.. Still, after eating more and cheating a bit since the 13th, I'm looking better than before.. I was feeling really weak the weeks before Justin arrived and I've been feeling weak this week too, but could be because of the cold..
This makes me think that I should up my cals.. Cause I know I've been eating too little before.. The carb cycling I've done for a long time and seen great results, but maybe it's time to change things up.. I've seen such great results with medium carb and high amount of cardio before, so I'm thinking I should try that.. But maybe not, it might not help me get better results.. What do you all think? I could use some advice


Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
I've seen such great results with medium carb and high amount of cardio before, so I'm thinking I should try that.. But maybe not, it might not help me get better results.. What do you all think? I could use some advice
Thats what I was doing about a year ago. I've upped my cardio again, and dont restrict my carbs any longer. (good carbs ) Ive already seen the scale go down, and dont feel deprived, or cravings to cheat. Do what your body is telling you...


Posted by: Jill

BTW, I was a lot leaner a year ago...


Posted by: Rissole

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
Did your coordination measure up?
No..... I did ok though


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks Jill I'm not going to do it just like you maybe, since you have a lot of other things to fight (which you are doing so well in, I'm so proud of you ). But I'm going to step in that direction, at least I'm going to try it for a while and see how it feels.

Riss, I'm glad

Ack, my throat hurts this morning I need to try to find someone to teach my spinning tonight, wouldn't be very wise of me to teach it


Posted by: Jenny

Tuesday 30th:

Meal 1:
7 whites
1/3 cup oats
1 grapefruit

Meal 2:
5 oz chicken
veggies
1/4 avocado

Meal 3:
1 dl whey
1 apple

Meal 4:
5 oz salmon
brow rice
1 apple
veggies

Meal 5:
7 whites
1/4 cup oats
1 grapefruit

Workouts:
REST due to sickness


Posted by: Rissole

*Doh* I feel bad for people when they get sick
Get well soon Jen...... being sick sucks ass!!


Posted by: greekblondechic

it sounds like you need to eat more hon

hope you feel better soon


Posted by: J'Bo

jenny.

upping the carbs and maybe having training and non training diets is a good thing in my opinion. restricting carbs as a whole gets to be a little much at times in my opinion. i think your doing great and having extra fruit on training days would be a good idea

and yes you and i would be skipping around holding hands if we lived near eachother....hopefully this coming year we will get to meet and share our happiness....i wish you two could come to Toronto in July

we will figure something out though.

rest up love and get back to health


Posted by: Eggs

Awww baby, I wish I was there to give you some TLC and take good care of you. I know you're a big girl, but you know, we're supposed to take good care of the other person when they're sick. And all the rest of the time too Looking forward to being there close to you and having that honey!

Love you!


Posted by: Jenny

Aww, guys, you are so sweet Thanks!! I'm not teaching spinning tonight, I managed to get out of it I've been helping other instructors out so much that I deserved that I'm home from school now and it feels like I could sleep for a decade.. But I'm still happy for some weird reason

Riss, thank you sweets

Greek, thanks, you're so sweet

J'Bo, thanks honey! I'm going to go medium carb and just go for what I feel. I feel liberated already We really need to meet soon, I agree! Maybe we can figure something out if I get my exchange year

Justin, thank you honey.. I do need you more than ever.. It's so hard to be apart, but we don't have to wait much longer


Posted by: david

Hey Jenny!

I thought I'd take a break and drop in and say hello again!

Guess what? My web page is going back up! So far the only things that are there are the guestbook and a short message to Deeann and Debi!

Have a great night!


Posted by: Jenny

Hey Dave

Thanks for visiting me again I'll go look at your website


Posted by: Jenny

Wednesday 31st:

Meal 1:
1 dl whey
1/3 cup oats
1 grapefruit
10 almonds

Meal 2:
5 oz chicken
1 apple
veggies
1/4 avocado, 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

Meal 3:
7 whites, 1 yolk
veggies
1/2 apple

Meal 4:
1 dl whey
10 almonds
1 orange

Meal 5:
veggies
15 almonds
Workouts:
Rest due to sickness


Posted by: david

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
Hey Dave

Thanks for visiting me again I'll go look at your website
There is nothing to look at! *except for your old netry of signing my guestbook!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jenny!! I hope you start feeling better soon sweetie!! I'm glad you are resting though

Take care honey & get well soon!


Posted by: david

Thank you again Jenny for signing my guest book and I too, share that same wish in meeting both you and Justin!!!


Posted by: Jenny

Thursday 1st of April: (My sisters B-day! )

Meal 1:
7 whites
1/3 oats
1/2 cup berries

Meal 2:
5 oz salmon
veggies
1 tbsp lf sc

Meal 3:
7 whites, 1 yolk
1/3 cup oats
1/4 cup berries

Meal 4:
5 oz chicken
veggies
birthday cake on sisters party

Workouts:
* REST


Posted by: atherjen

hope your feeling better today Jenny! your meals are looking sooo great!!!

Have a great day and enjoy your sisters bday!


Posted by: J'Bo

Morning hotty.
Only 30 more days til the final IM pics.
I cant wait to see yours

You doing anything special for your sister's birthday?


Posted by: Eggs

Hey baby, I hope you're feeling better soon and have a fun time at your sisters B-Day part tonight!




Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jenny! I hope you get to feeling better! Hope your sister has a great birthday!


Posted by: Jenny

Hey guys Thanks all We had a nice birthday dinner for my sister today. I had some birthday cake It was the first day of my period too, so I needed some chocolate cake


Posted by: Jenny

Oh and J'bo, the comp ends May 31st (Justin's B-day ), so it's 60 days Whew, you had me worried there for a while




Posted by: Stacey

awwww yep You did need that chocolate!! I can sooo relate!!!


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks Stace. Our bodies burn around 350 cals more around period times, did you know that? So we can eat the extra chocolate It's actually true, the process cost a lot of cals


Posted by: Jenny

Friday 2nd:

Meal 1:
7 whites
1 grapefruit, 1/2 apple

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz chicken
1/2 cup brown rice
veggies
1 apple

Meal 4:
7 whites
1/3 cup oatmeal
2 apples

Meal 5:
5 oz chicken
1 grapefruit
veggies (incl. 1/4 avocado)

Workouts:
rest.. Hopefully last day of it..


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
Thanks Stace. Our bodies burn around 350 cals more around period times, did you know that? So we can eat the extra chocolate It's actually true, the process cost a lot of cals
Oh WoW!!! No, I did not know that..that is soo interesting!!!! Awesome!!!

Hope you are feeling better honey!!


Posted by: Jenny

I have GREAT NEWS!!
I just got an email from a lady at the International office at my university I AM ACCEPTED FOR MY EXCHANGE YEAR !! I'm going to America


Posted by: Stacey

OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!THAT IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sooooo happy for you Jenny!!! WOW!!

CONGRATULATIONS SWEETIE!! YOU DESERVE IT!! YEAH!!

CELEBRATE!!!!!!!

Watch out Justin..HERE SHE COMES.. YEA!!!


Posted by: Rissole

Thats great Jen, is it a permanent thing or just a year?


Posted by: Eggs

Haha, I'm definitely watching Stacey! I cant hardly wait

Rissole - The exchange program will probably last for a year. After that years up we'll see what I can do to get over to Sweden. I can finish up alot of my courses long distance, so it shouldnt be so much of a problem for me to do that over there.


Posted by: Rissole

Sweet....


Posted by: sara

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
I have GREAT NEWS!!
I just got an email from a lady at the International office at ny university I AM ACCEPTED FOR MY EXCHANGE YEAR !! I'm going to America

Wonderful news hon! You know where in the US?


Posted by: Jenny

Hey guys! The exchange year gives me a FREE year at James Madison University in Virginia! Since school is free in Sweden and I'm an exchange student, I just have to pay for living arrangements


Posted by: Jenny

Oh and Stacey, you are too cute Thanks for your congratulations


Posted by: Jenny

Saturday 3rd:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1/2 yolk
1 apple
cinnamon

Meal 2:
5 oz chicken
2/3 cup brown rice
veggies
1 grapefruit

Meal 3:
5 oz chicken
1/3 cup brown rice
veggies
1/2 apple

Meal 4:
7 whites, 1 yolk
veggies

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Totals:
1519 cals
185g protein 51%
103 g carbs 29%
33 g fat 20%

Workouts:
*Weigts: Push
- Benchpress: 3x8
- Cable X flyes: 3x8
- Hack squats: 3x12-15
- Leg extensions: 3x10
- Arnold presses: 3x8-10
- Lateral raises: 3x8-10
- Tricep pushdowns: 3x8
- Over head presses: 3x8

*Cardio:
- AM: 60 min powerwalk


Posted by: david

Congratulations!!!!! One of your BIGGEST wishes came true! I am SOOOOOO happy for you sweetie! This may mean that I'll get to meet you and Justin after all!!!!!!!

OMG, you must be in tears of joy!


Posted by: rock4832

That's nice Jenn but not quite close enough to Lisa and I yet! Here are the directions to a place close to us:

1: Start out going North on US-11 N/S MAIN ST toward CANTRELL AVE. 0.6 miles Map

2: Turn RIGHT onto US-33 W/E MARKET ST. 1.6 miles Map

3: Merge onto I-81 N toward WINCHESTER. 52.9 miles Map

4: Merge onto I-66 E via exit number 300 toward FORT ROYAL/WASHINGTON. 70.8 miles Map

5: Take the FAIRFAX DR exit- exit number 71- toward VA-120/VA-237/GLEBE RD. 0.3 miles Map

6: Stay straight to go onto N FAIRFAX DR. 0.1 miles Map

7: Turn LEFT onto VA-120 N/VA-237 W/N GLEBE RD. 0.2 miles Map

8: Turn LEFT onto VA-237/WASHINGTON BLVD. 0.5 miles Map

9: Turn RIGHT onto N GEORGE MASON DR. 0.3 miles Map

10: End at 1701 N GEORGE MASON DR ARLINGTON VA Map

Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 7 minutes Total Est. Distance: 127.61 miles

So, it's closer than Sweden but still a bit too far. Let's have you look at George Mason U, Georgetown U, Marymount U, or we have some excellent Community Colleges around the area. Let me know when you make your new decision!

J/K (well, not completely) that's awesome Jenny. I'm very happy for you and Justin.


Posted by: Jenny

David, I KNOW It's friggin amazing I wanna leave now! Hopefully the visa thing will run smoothly as well.

Rock, you are such a geek Thank's for the directions Justin and I will definately come visit you


Posted by: rock4832

Thanks Jen. I always like to start off the day being called a dork or a geek. You have called me both today. What a special day!


Posted by: Jill

Thats great news Jenny, everything is going perfect for you and falling into place! You get to go to school for free? Thats great, school here is 4-5 thousand dollars a year. Take care hun, glad you are starting to feel better!


Posted by: Jenny

Rock, I like dorks and geeks

Jill, thank you I am all PMSy right now, but I do feel like everything is falling into place. My cold is almost gone, but I gained some weight this week, I can feel it.. Blech..
Yes, tax money pay for school here, even university and college I know it's sooo expensive there, the university I'm going to in Virginia would be $12 000 if I didn't get the exchange year I'm lucky


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
I have GREAT NEWS!!
I just got an email from a lady at the International office at my university I AM ACCEPTED FOR MY EXCHANGE YEAR !! I'm going to America

WAHOOO!!!!!!!!!
CONgrads Jenny!!! thats AWESOME NEWS!!! Im soo happy for you!!!!


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks Jen I know, it's so friggin amazing


Posted by: Jenny

Sunday 4th:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1/2 yolk
1 grapefruit
1/2 thin slice ww bread

Meal 2:
5 oz chicken
1/2 cup brown rice
veggies
2 tbsp lf sc

Meal 3: PW
1 dl whey

Meal 4:
6 oz salmon
veggies

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
1/2 cup sf yoghurt
1/2 apple

Totals:
1528 cals
201g protein 55%
73g carbs 20%
41g fat 25%

Workouts:
*Weights: Pull
- Wide grip rows: 3x8
- close grip rows: 3x8
- Leg curls: 3x10-12
- Dead lifts: 3x12-15
- DB bicep curls: 3x7-8
- Cable curls: 3x6-8
- Rope crunches: 3x12
- Back extensions: 3x8

*Cardio:
- AM: 31 min interval program on stationary


Posted by: Eggs

Hey Baby!

I'm glad to see you feeling lots better and able to go to the gym again Oooh, is that salmon?

Ooooh, is that Jenny?



I'm missing you like crazy honey... wuv wou!


Posted by: Jenny

Hey honey

Both the salmon and the Jenny were calling your name yesterday Jenny still does Juuuuuuuuuustin, get your butt over here

I miss you too.. Like cah-razy


Posted by: Jenny

Monday 5th:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1 yolk
1 grapefruit
veggies

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz salmon
veggies
1.5 apple

Meal 4:
1 dl whey
2/3 cup berries

Meal 5:
5 oz chicken
4tbsp cc
veggies

Totals:
1449 cals
194g protein 56%
72g carbs 21%
36g fat 23%

Workouts:
*Weigts: Rest
*Cardio: Rest
Felt cold symptoms coming back, so I didn't do the cardio I had planned to. I'm getting so damn wise


Posted by: Jenny

Tuesday 6th:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1 yolk
1 grapefruit

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz chicken
1 cup brown rice
1 slice ww bread
4 strawberries
2 tbsp lf sc

Meal 4:
1 dl whey
2 toblerone pieces
1 banana
1 cup berries
1/2 cup sf yoghurt
1 slice ww bread, 1/2 tbsp butter
I waited too long too eat and then went a little crazy It didn't turn into a binge though, which I'm really proud of

Totals:
1771 cals
163g protein 38%
159g carbs 37%
46g fat 24%

Workouts:
*Weights: Push
- Incline Bench press: 3x8
- Pec deck: 3x8
- Single leg extensions: 3x10
- Leg press: 3x12-15
- Seated lateral raises: 3x8
- Up right rows: 3x8-10
- Tricep kickbacks: 3x8
- Over head presses: 3x8

*Cardio:
- AM: 40 min powerwalk


Posted by: Jenny

Wednesday 7th:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1/2 yolk
1 apple

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 3:
chicken salad with like 2 oz chicken
1 apple

Meal 4:
7 whites, 1 yolk
1/3 cup oatmeal
2 tbsp sf apple sauce
1/2 cup berries

Meal 5:
5 oz chicken
veggies
1 grapefruit

Workouts:
*Weights:
*Cardio:
- AM: 45 min powerwalk


Posted by: Jenny

Okay. I need some guidelines I've been doing this "eating healthy without a plan" thing for a little over a week and it's not always working Tonight I'm eating chocolate easter eggs So, here it goes :

Diet guidelines
- 170-210g protein
- 60-150g carbs
- 30-55g fat

Avoid: almonds, sunflower seeds, bread

Log on Fitday and get macros.
On workout (weights) days more carbs
Morning cardio at least 5 mornings a week. Evening cardio when I feel like it. Push/pull weight sessions, 4-6 times a week.
I'm still working on my emotional eating a little. I've been improving so much, but I'm going to keep on working on it. One thing I've felt helping is doing relaxation exercises when I'm feeling stressed out and want to turn to food. To take a deep breath and ask myself "Hey Jen, what are you doing now? Why?". I'm going to keep working on that Dr Phils books are really helping me, I think I may be his biggest fan

I think I need to do some tanning, cause it makes me motivated and feel good about myself.. But I don't want to be all wrinkly and nasty

Okay, a few more chocolate eggs tonight maybe Tomorrow it's time to keep working bathing suit season

I'm ready


Posted by: Jenny

Oh, and I'm buying new running shoes tomorrow You know it's spring when you've got new shoes


Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
One thing I've felt helping is doing relaxation exercises when I'm feeling stressed out and want to turn to food. To take a deep breath and ask myself "Hey Jen, what are you doing now? Why?". I'm going to keep working on that Dr Phils books are really helping me, I think I may be his biggest fan
Thats the spirit Jenny!!! sounds like a great book, I know a few others that love Dr.Phil too!
dont worry about those eggies today either! you deserve them with all the hard work you have been doing! Keep it up hun, your so driven and dedicated!!
everything is looking super!!
how is your friend making out that you were helping!

Have fun shoe shopping! I need to get some new ones too!


Posted by: Jenny

Thank you so much Jen You are so supportive all the time and I don't know how you do it You're a great inspiration to me and I need to post in your journal more often. I really hope you can beat that candida thing!




Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jen! I love Dr. Phil Also!! He really helps so much!! Don't worry about the chocolate. I really do believe you needed it. You have been doing so well!!
I have been talking to myself a lot lately also-- as In "stacey don't touch that... lets go for a walk instead..or stretch" Seems to be helping!

I think your doing great. I love reading your Detailed journal. You are very motivating to me also!!!

Take care sweetie!


Posted by: Jenny

Hey Stace!
Haha, another thing we have in common, we're Dr Phil geeks He really is a great teacher of life I've learned so much from him and I have a lot more tools that I can use in life when I need it

Hey, maybe Justin and I will go for a Texan trip this coming year when I'm in the states! He has some family there and we could swing by Houston, that would be so much fun!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend sweetie


Posted by: Jenny

Okay, here it goes, day one of mission "Impossible is nothing" That's what I call this This is not about willpower, it's not about restriction, it is about living life like I want to live it. There are 53 days left of this online competition. I don't see it as a real competition, but it's a good time line for me to do this. I have decided to take these 53 days and make the very best of them. There will be no cheats, not because I don't think I'd earn them. A cheat once every other week wouldn't hurt me bodywise, but it hurts my mind and spirit. I don't need cheats, I really don't and it is a relief to know that I wont cheat for 53 days. I have a plan and it is not just about what to eat and how to work out, in fact that's a very little part of it. In my plan I've outlined what usually brings me down, what makes me eat bad and sometimes binge. After that I've written things I can do when this happens, behavioural changes
I will treat myself every ten days when I've had a set of 10 successful days. I'm not saying if, I'm saying when These treats won't have anything to do with food, it's things that I like to do. Taking care of myself and doing things that I enjoy, maybe getting a massage or a haircut.
I have an inner peace today and a feeling of calm, which is something I want everyday. That will take some practise and I still have so much to learn. But I'm on my way and I feel strong and powerful, in a very peaceful type of way.

Life is beautiful


Posted by: Jenny

Thursday April 8th:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1/2 yolk
1/3 cup oatmeal
2 tbsp apple sauce

Meal 2:
5 oz salmon
1/2 cup b rice
veggies
2 tbsp lf sc

Meal 3:
1 dl whey

Meal 4:
5 oz chicken
1 grapefruit
veggies

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
6 fish oil

Okay, so I haven't eaten enough today. I wasn't very hungry today, much due to chocolate yesterday I'm sure. With all the workouts I did today I really should have eaten more. I was considering staying up really late and get more meals in, but I'm so friggin tired that it's not going to happen.. I'm having a shake before and bumped the fish oil up to 6 tabs, but that didn't do much for the total intake.. Oh well, I'll eat more tomorrow! Here are the totals:
1428 cals
186g protein 54%
79g carbs 23%
35g fat 23%

Workouts:
*Weights: Pull
- WG rows: 3x8
- WG pulldowns: 3x8
- Leg curls: 3x12
- DL: 3x12-15
- Hammer curls: 3x8
- BB curls: 3x8
- Crunches: 3x12-15
- Hip raises: 3x12

*Cardio:
- AM: 50 min powerwalk
- 40 min spinning
Today I ordered a yoga dvd and some inspirational books! I'm excited and hope they'll be here soon


Posted by: Eggs

Killer workout honey!

Mission "Impossible is nothing" started huh? I'm looking forward to seeing you during this time... I know you're going to rock. Oooh, whats your first treat going to be?




Posted by: Cate

Great Job Jenny! Your journal is sooo inspiring, you never settle . I am going to have to check out Dr Phil's book, I love his show when Im working from home!


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks honey I don't know what my first treat will be... Maybe massage or new shoes since I didn't buy any today..

Cate, thanks Why settle when I can improve? Yeah, his books rock, he is a smart guy


Posted by: rock4832

Why not both? A massage and new shoes! Sounds good to me
I think your new outlook is great, good luck!


Posted by: Cate

Massage or spa day! I can't wait for my massage...have a gift cert. that I'm using the day before my wedding!


Posted by: rock4832

Hey Cate, my wife and I were originally going to get married on June 11. It was a friday back in 1999 also. That's cool, good luck.


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
Hey Stace!
Haha, another thing we have in common, we're Dr Phil geeks He really is a great teacher of life I've learned so much from him and I have a lot more tools that I can use in life when I need it

Hey, maybe Justin and I will go for a Texan trip this coming year when I'm in the states! He has some family there and we could swing by Houston, that would be so much fun!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend sweetie
oh my gosh that would be wonderful to meet you!!!

I hope you have a wonderful Easter honey!!



Posted by: Stacey

Great job Jenny!! What type of books did you order?? I need to get me some also!!

I think you will do wonderful!!!


Posted by: nikegurl

I love that "Mission Impossible is nothing"


Posted by: atherjen

GO JEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
your attitude is SOOOOOOOOOOOO awesome!!! brush some off on me would ya!!!
let me know what books you are getting - Im thinking of going to the bookstore on saturday! need some good ones!!
you make me so proud Jen! your motivation and everything is inspiring! you will undoubtfully reach all your goals and beyond!


Posted by: Jenny

Thanks guys, you are the sweetest There are a lot of things happening to me inside right now I just need to remember to eat today
You are all so wonderful and I really appreciate you taking time to read my journal


Posted by: Jenny

Friday 9th:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1 yolk
1 grapefruit

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 3:
5 oz chicken
1/2 cup b rice
veggies
8 cashews (my mom gave me cashews in my easter egg instead of candy cause I didn't want any )
1 TBSP Lf sc

Meal 4:
7 whites
1 grapefruit
1 tbsp sf apple sauce

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Meal 6:
4 oz lean beef

Totals:
1604 cals
203g protein 52%
82g carbs 21%
47g fat 27%

Workouts:
*Weight: Push
- Bench press: 3x8
- Cable X: 3x8
- Hack squats: 3x12-15
- Leg extensions: 3x8
- Arnold presses: 3x8
- Lateral raises: 3x8
- Tricep pushdowns: 3x8
- Kickbacks: 3x8

*Cardio:
- AM: 50 min powerwalk
- Biking to the gym and home
- 20 mins on stepper


Posted by: Jenny

I did so freaking awesome tonight I went to a party and had a wonderful time My friends were having pizza, I was watching them and talking and laughing. They started drinking, I had a diet coke. We played a drinking game, they had booze and I had water and a protein shake Haha, well I did really well and it wasn't hard at all. The only thing that was hard was them saying I was boring cause I didn't drink, and I swear the guys did everything to try to get me to drink I didn't though, cause I just didn't want to


Posted by: atherjen

Im proud of you Jenny!!! Way to go!!
I always had the same probs at partys-Id always be the D.D and got bugged by my friends a lot about not drinking! good girl for sticking up for yourself!!!


Posted by: Eggs

Good job honey, you're amazing I'm glad you had a fun time out... and regardless of what they said, I know for a fact you're not boring


Posted by: Jenny

Thank you so much guys It really was a big deal to me, cause I've never been that relaxed at a party. The food didn't have any power over me what so ever. It was a really empowering feeling and it just proved that I can do this I have another party tonight and I'm going to use the same strategies. They're having dinner there, but I've decided to eat with my family and show up an hour later. It will help me eat healthy and I value the time with my family so much, especially now when I know I'll be gone for a year.
I feel so at peace Yesterday I had a bit of struggles with some things from my past, but I've made peace with it and feel all good again.
The food thing has never felt like this before, I'm doing my own thing and I'm not focusing on food much at all these days. The focus is off diet and training, the focus is on enjoying life, which incorporates a good diet and lots of workouts. A big thing for me right now is that I've said "53 days without any cheating", because then I won't say to myself "Ah well, I might as well make today I cheat day" when I've had say an extra fruit that I didn't plan to have. It's really liberating, even though it sounds hard to believe. This is a detox and a life enjoyment plan, not a restricted and willpower based plan.
Man, I'm starting to sound like a friggin guru I'm still the same Jen Just a more happy Jen I'm feeling very spiritual these days, but in my own sort of way, not in a religion based way.
Life is so wonderful I had a downfall emotionally yesterday and was a bit cold towards Justin in the beginning of the day and the day before that. It just all seemed too good to be true and I started questioning things, it just couldn't be that good!! But it is I'm learning to allow myself to be happy, which is a bit difficult sometimes, cause I've never really allowed myself before. But I'm getting closer each day and I just feel like the whole world is open for me to enjoy. And it is, it really is

Justin, I love you and I love the life we're creating for ourselves. It makes me tear up, cause it's so wonderful. I love you


Posted by: Jenny

Saturday 10th:

Meal 1:
7 whites, 1 yolk
1 orange

Meal 2:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil
1 grapefruit

Meal 3:
6 oz salmon
1/2 cup brown rice
veggies
2 tbsp lf sc

Dessert:
1/2 cup berries
2 tbsp wipped cream
(my family was having tons of ice cream)

Meal 4:
7 whites, 1 yolk
veggies

Meal 5:
1 dl whey
3 fish oil

Totals:
1508 cals
186 g protein51%
66g carbs 18%
506 fat 31%

Workouts:
*Weights: OFF
*Cardio: ON
- AM: 45 min spinning. It was so much fun today and I really enjoyed it
- Cleaning like crazy


Posted by: atherjen

good girl for not giving into the icecream!!! berries and cream are just as yummy to me!!

will you be my personal guru?? You definitly have it ALL together girl!!! I ammm so jealous! your willpower, postiveness and being soo assertive with everything is SO admirable!!! could you brush some of that off on me please!

Have a super Happy Easter Jenny!!!


Posted by: Jenny

Aww sweetie, I'm not always like this Trust me Right now I feel fat and flabby and I have to work really hard to not let it get me down

You have all that it takes and I hope I can brush some of it off

Have a super duper Happy Easter you too!


Posted by: david

Long time no talk!




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