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Posted by: Jenny

Hey all

Justin and I are back from Greece We've had an AMAZING time Lots of great food, which made us gain some Back in the gym today and I'm READY to KICK SOME BUTT!!

I'll write more later , I'm hungry now and need some food!

The countdown is ONNNN!!





Posted by: Burner02

waho! welcome back! now..WHERE ARE THE PICS!




Posted by: Jodi

I'm glad you 2 had such a great time Welcome back.

So when are you coming to the States?



Posted by: Jenny

Thanks Burner and Jodi!
B, I bought you a super special postcard, like the nicest postcard I've ever bought in Greece. It was expensive and just soooo pretty, and even came with an envelope. But, I lost it The last day when I was suppose to send it it was just lost Guess I left it somewhere. So, I had to get you a crappy 0.25 Euro one It's the thought that counts though, right?

Jodi, thanks! It was amazing, just pure heaven! I love Greece, the atmosphere, the people and just the whole spirit there. People don't rush things, drive the most beat up cars I've ever seen and it's just so wonderful. It's not the perfect resort where everything is polished and I love it
Justin and I are flying over to the states on the 10th of August We'll stay with friends for a couple of days and then go to Harrisonburg, VA. We're going to live in this apartment complex www.sunchase.net It's just wonderful



Posted by: Stacey

Jenny!!! Hey honey That's great that you and Justin had such an awesome time in Greece!! Sounds like a really neat place to visit!!!
can't wait to follow your journey to the US! Take care sweetie.



Posted by: ZECH

OK.............what did I miss??



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Thanks Burner and Jodi!
B, I bought you a super special postcard, like the nicest postcard I've ever bought in Greece. It was expensive and just soooo pretty, and even came with an envelope. But, I lost it The last day when I was suppose to send it it was just lost Guess I left it somewhere. So, I had to get you a crappy 0.25 Euro one It's the thought that counts though, right?
you betcha!
I am flattered you bought me one! Life is getting a little better here for me. Am keepig busy, tryig to not think of a cetain swedish woman..so..I need stories and pics!

Moving to Va, eh? might have to find a way for a road trip this Fall then!
have not been to Va in a LONG time!



Posted by: Eggs

Hey hottie! Great job in the competition!

I had a great time in Greece with you





Posted by: Jenny

Stace, hey girl! I sent you a postcard too Greece really is amazing, it's just wonderful! If you ever get a chance to go to Europe you should definately go there!

Dg, what do you mean? I'm moving to the states for an Exchange year at James Madison University in Virginia Justin will be there too. It's through my school here in Sweden, not even paying any tuition

Burner, well, you did get a postcard of course, just not as pretty as the one I originally picked out for you We got some pictures on disposable camera, I'll try to scan them. We got some on Justin's digital too, but we forgot it in his apartment (at my parent's now), so will post later

Justin, I had a great time too Wanna snuggle?



Posted by: ZECH

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eggs
Hey hottie! Great job in the competition!

I had a great time in Greece with you

Stacey in a comp?? I miss everything



Posted by: Jenny

Thursday 17th:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, veggies
2: 1 oz pork, 6 whites, 1 yolk
3: 1/2 dl protein powder
4: 5 oz salmon, veggies, 1/4 cup oats (had to have some healthy carbs ) , strawberries
5: 5 oz lean beef, veggies

Workouts:
- AM: 60 min powerwalk
- Chest and triceps
- 2x25 powerwalk/jog to gym and home

Not following a specific plan or counting cals, just eating healthy. Avoiding dairy and all breads right now and limiting fruit and nuts.



Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally Posted by dg806
Stacey in a comp?? I miss everything
Not Stace, me The IM online comp
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...166#post674166



Posted by: Stacey

Silly DG!!! LoL

hey Jenny!! Aww thank you so much for sending me a postcard--I can't Wait to Get it!
I know I totally wanna go to Europe!!!!



Posted by: ncgirl21

Hey Jenny!! Glad you had such an awesome time girlie!!



Posted by: J'Bo

hi love

like the new journal
just have a sec but wanted to drop in and say hello to my fav hotty

i am great and in and i think that i may have found my eggy
i will send some pics soon

keep in touch



Posted by: Jenny

Stace, of course I got you a postcard

NC, thanks honey How are you doing?

J'Bo, you got a postcard too New love?? Tell me, tell me!! Ooooh, pics!!



Posted by: Stacey

Jenny



Posted by: PreMier

Hi Jenny, where did you guys stay? Tell Justin hello for me.

Here is where I stayed when I went.. Was so awesome, I want to go back soon.

http://www.astir.gr/

Here is the hotel, and the salt water pool. Off to the left you could go snorkeling. There was a big ladder to get back up to the pool area.




Posted by: Jill

NIce to have you back! Glad you had a super time.

What are some of the things you are looking forward to most about moving to the usa??? (You cant say Justin either, cause thats a given)



Posted by: Jenny

Premi, we stayed on the island of Crete on a hotel called Villa Life. We got a great deal with a flight and unspecified hotel for $150. Kinda crazy One of those last minute deals and we ended up with a wonderful hotel where we had a super nice apartment! It was so wonderful! Small and personal, not as big and outstanding as the amazing hotel you stayed at here's a link to the travel company's pics http://www.heklatravel.se/life.htm

Jill, hey! I did have a super time, it was wonderful About moving to the Us, hmm, well, I look forward to everything Meeting a bunch of new people, getting a new perspective on what I'm studying and just experience the American way of life. The last part is a big thing, since I kinda need to figure out if I would want to live in the states later on or not

Oooh, by the way peeps, remember that exam I was so afraid of failing?? I PASSED, 1 point from passing with honours
There aren't many who have passed all the courses in my class this school year (swedish school system is VERY different), but I did it



Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Oooh, by the way peeps, remember that exam I was so afraid of failing?? I PASSED, 1 point from passing with honours
There aren't many who have passed all the courses in my class this school year (swedish school system is VERY different), but I did it
JENNY!!! I'm so proud of you!!!! Congratulations!! I knew you could do it!

It will be interesting reading what you have to say about the American Life--I think you have a great life where you are... so I can't wait to read your journey!

Hey have you seen the movie Eurotrip??? I saw it last night (too much naked bodies in it for me--uggg ) However- I was wondering if it was really filmed in Europe and England? Do you know? ALSO- the girl that the guy hooks up in it-shes from Europe-she is so pretty-SHE LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU!!!!!



Posted by: J'Bo

Not a new new love Jenny.
I told you about the man already silly
Pics may come soon.

Good job on the exam toots



Posted by: Jenny

Hey peeps!

I'm at work now Justin and I had a nice weekend together I won't be able to play here much on the weekends, but I'll play lots when I'm working
Meals and workouts were great I did have a vanilla latte with some sugar, but it was the healthiest one of the not so good ones. I need some balance Did two spin classes this weekend and a leg workout. My legs are crazy sore today
Meals yesterday were as following:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/4 cup oats
2: 4 oz lean beef, 1/2 cup brown rice, veggies
3: PWO:1 dl whey
4: 5 oz chicken, 1/3 cup brown rice, veggies

Workouts were:
- 60 min powerwalk in AM
- Legs, short workout with only 9 sets:
3x10-12 smith lunges
3x10 ham kick backs
3x10 leg extension
- 55 min spin class
- Powerwalk/walk to gym and home (powerwalk there and ass dragging tired walk home )

Looking at it like this I realise that I need to eat more It's hard for me and Justin to get all the meals in somehow, we're just busy with other stuff. Now that we work though we'll get more frequent meals in I think since we're on a routine where we don't sleep in as much as we have. I was supposed to go walking this morning at 5 AM, but I fell asleep again and didn't have time for it. After having two weeks off I'm not used to waking up after an alarm



Posted by: Jenny

Todays meals and workouts:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1 tbsp flax seeds
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil
3: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 4 strawberries, 1 peach
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil
Snack: 1/2 cup sourmilk, sf jam
5: 4 oz chicken, 1/3 cup brown rice, veggies

Workouts tonight will be:
- Rest (after 4 hours of sleep the night before)



Posted by: Jenny

I confronted a guy here at work today. He said some mean things about me being daddy's girl (my dad owns this company) and not having to work to get paid. It started in a joking manner, but then it got sorta ugly, at least in my eyes. I was hurt and I couldn't stop thinking about it, cause it's not true. So, I decided to confront him and tell him that it hurt me, cause I think it's so important for our inner peace to confront things like that and stand up for ourselves. I told him that I was offended by what he said and he said that he had just been joking and appologised. The swedish jealousy is an ugly thing I don't like, people here look down and talk smack about other peoples fortune in a way that I haven't seen in the US. I hate it, cause I'm not like that, I'm happy when other people have good things in their lives. Well, anyways, this was just a little thing on my "better self" journey, to stand up for myself and do things I normally wouldn't. It would be easier not to talk to him, but then I would have had that feeling about being stepped on for some time and allow it to supress my energy. I was actually shaking when I had told him, cause the whole situation was really weird, but I'm glad I did.

Afternoon break with Justin in 10 mins



Posted by: Burner02

wahoo! Way to go, girl!
I have and am finding out, it sux to allow people to step on you. Proud of ya!



Posted by: Dale Mabry

Eggs, while in Greece did you parttake in any of the "customs" indigenous to the Greek people?



Posted by: Jenny

Mike, thanks buddy

Dale, it's sorta rude to leave a message for a guy and not even say hello to the owner of the journal you're writing it in Eggs had a lot of Ouzo and Raki in Greece, that is all I can tell ya



Posted by: Jenny

Tuesdays meals and workouts:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/2 cup sourmilk, 2 tbsp oats, flax seeds
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil
3: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cupish brown rice, veggies, 2 bites of Justin's pear
4: 1 dl whey, 1 fish oil, 1/2 slice wg bread
5: 5 oz lean pork, 1 slice wg bread
6: 7 whites, 1 yolk, veggies

Workouts:
*Cardio:
- AM: 35 min powerwalk. At 5AM. I was so frigggggin tired and walking was the last thing I wanted to do. I sucked it up and got out of bed, half asleep. Legs are still sore as heck. I walked really fast, but I was all dozed of and felt like I was walking on some kind of spare power not connecting my brain
- 45 min spinning, taught it
*Weights:
- Shoulders:
Shoulder presses: 4x8-12
Up right rows: 4x10
Lateral raises: 4x10-12
Rear delt lifts: 4x10



Posted by: Jenny

Work is pretty slow today Just had a stretching break. All employees that wants to stretch gets together for 15 min each day to prevent work injuries and tight muscles (especially upper body). I think it's a great idea I wish I was on US time so I would have someone to play with on here



Posted by: Burner02

well, if it makes you feel any eter, I will be back on mid shift in August. I'll be your huckleberry.
(if you have seen the bestest western movie ever; Tombstone) you will get that. If not, ask Justin!



Posted by: ncgirl21

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Work is pretty slow today Just had a stretching break. All employees that wants to stretch gets together for 15 min each day to prevent work injuries and tight muscles (especially upper body). I think it's a great idea I wish I was on US time so I would have someone to play with on here
I wish we did that where I work!! Hell, they get pissed if you have to go to the bathroom !

I bet your so excited to be moving to the US. I'm so happy for you and Justin. I think you'll like it over here, but then again I've never been to Sweden. I hear it's beautiful!! Maybe we could meet one day



Posted by: Jenny

Burner, I won't be working in August I wish you were here to play NOW!

NC, hey girl, I've missed ya! Yeah, my dad and the co-owner treats the employees really well here I definately think we should get together during my exchange year, it would be a lot of fun



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Burner, I won't be working in August I wish you were here to play NOW!

NC, hey girl, I've missed ya! Yeah, my dad and the co-owner treats the employees really well here I definately think we should get together during my exchange year, it would be a lot of fun
well, I am here NOW! am in need of coffe NOW tho..




Posted by: shortstuff

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
I confronted a guy here at work today. He said some mean things about me being daddy's girl (my dad owns this company) and not having to work to get paid. It started in a joking manner, but then it got sorta ugly, at least in my eyes. I was hurt and I couldn't stop thinking about it, cause it's not true. So, I decided to confront him and tell him that it hurt me, cause I think it's so important for our inner peace to confront things like that and stand up for ourselves. I told him that I was offended by what he said and he said that he had just been joking and appologised. The swedish jealousy is an ugly thing I don't like, people here look down and talk smack about other peoples fortune in a way that I haven't seen in the US. I hate it, cause I'm not like that, I'm happy when other people have good things in their lives. Well, anyways, this was just a little thing on my "better self" journey, to stand up for myself and do things I normally wouldn't. It would be easier not to talk to him, but then I would have had that feeling about being stepped on for some time and allow it to supress my energy. I was actually shaking when I had told him, cause the whole situation was really weird, but I'm glad I did.

Afternoon break with Justin in 10 mins
Hey Jen!!! Sorry I haven't been around much but I started my internship and I have summer school so I am not around as much. I totally know how this goes because my parents own the business I work at when I can. And they pay me o help me pay rent and for my school expenses even when I don't work, but I do put in some major hours there sometimes but some people don't know that. The guy that works there has done the same thing to me and it really hurts because it is a shot at your self worth and at how much you work at the job and in other thingds in life, like school for both of uss. To me school is my full time job and other work comes after school. I wish I could say the jealousy thing does not happen in the US but it does, everywhere......you are so lucky you have not seen that side when you have come over.

keep up the great work hottie!!!



Posted by: J'Bo

i think its time for me to start planning a road trip to meet my jenny
since your closer now



Posted by: Jenny

B, that was just before I left

SS, I know, it's really not fun to hear. That guy has been sucking up to me ever since I confronted him, he doesn't want me to tell daddy I guess

J'Bo, YES, I think you do too! You can stay HERE www.sunchase.net



Posted by: Jenny

Wednesdays meals and workouts:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 yolk, 1/4 cup brown rice
2: 1 dl whey, 1/4 slice wg bread, 1tsp butter (forgot fish oil and needed something to slow down digestion)
3: 5oz lean beef, 2/3 cup brown rice, veggies
Snack: 2 bites of a green apple. Left a sliced up apple on Justin's desk with a I U note It's fun working at the same place
4: 1 dl whey, 1/4 slice wg bread

Workouts:
*Cardio:
- AM: 25min powerwalk, I was so insanely tired after staying up watching Sweden play soccer yesterday. At 5 AM I was just sleepwalking, so I cut the walk short and went back to bed for 20 mins. It was worth it



Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Sweetie!! Do you measure your rice before or after you cook it? Do you and Justin work together or just for the same company?



Posted by: Jenny

Morning NC I always measure it cooked, it would be a whole lot of carbs otherwise!
We both work for my dad at his company. It's a decent sized company though and we're not working together. He's working in the production and I'm in the office. But I sneak out to see him every hour

It's raining here



Posted by: Jill

Steve is obsessed with soccer right now. I hardly see him! He even tapes the games and watches them later!



Posted by: Jenny

Is he watching the European Championships? Ask him what he thought of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal the other day I am a very patriotic soccer fan these days



Posted by: ncgirl21

Oh, that's so cool Jenny that ya'll get to work together!! I'm so happy things are working out so good for you . Do you just have three meals a day or do you still have more to post?



Posted by: Jenny

Andrea, thanks I know, it's really great I remember last summer when the highlight of my workdays was to read PMs from Justin, before we had even met. Now I can just go out to say hi to him and give him a kiss
I eat 5-6 meals a day, when I get up as early as I do on workdays it's usually 6. I'm crazy hungry before my meals these days!



Posted by: ncgirl21

How long did you and Justin talk to eachother before you met?? That is so awesome that ya'll met on here! You make a gorgeous couple



Posted by: Jenny

We started talking way back in the beginning of 2002, it was on musclemagazine before the whole gang moved here. I had a long time boyfriend during that time (we broke up in Jan 2003) so we were just friends with a spark back then Then it just progressed I always felt there was something special about him, even from the very beginning, but none of us could have DREAMED this would happen



Posted by: ncgirl21

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
We started talking way back in the beginning of 2002, it was on musclemagazine before the whole gang moved here. I had a long time boyfriend during that time (we broke up in Jan 2003) so we were just friends with a spark back then Then it just progressed I always felt there was something special about him, even from the very beginning, but none of us could have DREAMED this would happen
It sounds just like a movie!! I hope you have a perfect fairy tale ending to go with it!



Posted by: Jenny

I know, I think we'll write a movie script one day and have two hotties star as us



Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Is he watching the European Championships? Ask him what he thought of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal the other day I am a very patriotic soccer fan these days
Yup, he's watching-he even goes into work late so he can watch certain games.
Steve just read this post-he said the goal was unbelievable, beautiful!!! He luvs the 'sweden' team also



Posted by: J'Bo

hey babes.

ms. fairy tale

can i be in your movie



Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
I know, I think we'll write a movie script one day and have two hotties star as us
I dont see why the two hotties cant be yourselves? BTW, I dont think Eggs is a hottie... I just wrote that because I hear the women do



Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jenny!! I'm sooo proud of you for standing up for yourself to that man you work with!

Thats so cute that you left Justin some apple with a love note You guys are So Cute!! I'm so happy & honored that I have been able to watch your love grow for each other from back in the old days at Musclemag!! You are truly an inspiring and amazing couple

Have a greattttt Thursday!!



Posted by: Jenny

Jill, I agree with Steve, it was beatiful! I was jumping around doing a crazy dance when I saw it We're playing against Holland on Saturday, that's going to be a tough one

J'bo: of course you can be in the movie We should make "Ironmagazine - the movie" about all of us here Actually it would be a pretty interesting documentary, having a camera following the people around and when we all meet IRL. I think I might have to sell this idea to some documentary producer

Premi, thanks

Stace, thanks
Yep, our story is pretty amazing Don't feel honoured though, that's silly We have made it through the rough part, being apart. It's hard sometimes to go from being a billions miles apart (well almost ) to being together 24/7. We have our problems too, just like every other couple But we're working on them and we are happy to be together



Posted by: Jenny

Yesterday I was crazy hungry all day Not just a little bit hungry but CRAZY hungry! Don't know what was going on Anyways, I decided to have a little refeed last night. All clean, and pretty weak Apart from my planned meal of chicken and veggies, I had 3 slices wg bread and 2 potatoes. And some cottage cheese. Um, so maybe it wasn't a refeed, just a little up in cals. When I went to the corner store yesterday I considered buying something sweet, but I just couldn't, Impossible! Which is a good thing



Posted by: Jenny

Meals and workouts Thursday:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 2 tbsp brown rice (was cooking for lunch)
2: 1 dl whey
3: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup b rice, veggies
4: 1 dl whey
5: 5 oz lean pork, 1/2 slice wg bread, veggies, 8 almonds

Workouts:
- Back and Biceps



Posted by: ncgirl21

It must have been something in the air yesterday cause I was STARVING too!! . I ended up adding in another meal as well!!

Morning hottie!! Have a good day



Posted by: shortstuff

Jen you are so adorable Darren and I are doing so much better since my PMS has died down. I think with my crazy new schedule with school and everything I have just been a bit too stressed.



Posted by: Jenny

NC, that's funny that you were so hungry too It's good that we listen to our bodies
I haven't been as hungry today at all, so I'm glad I had some more food yesterday.

SS, I'm so happy that you and Darren are doing better That's great! Justin and I have our ups and downs as well Today I'm sleeping at my parents house for the first time since he got here (except the day before my giant exam) cause I had clients in my home town tonight and decided to stay home. It feels really weird



Posted by: Jenny

Justin and I will start GP's program on Monday
This will be my new split:
Mon: chest/triceps
Tues: Only cardio
Wed: Back/biceps
Thurs: Cardio/rest
Fri: Legs
Sat: Shoulders/abs
Sun: Rest/Cardio

Cardio will vary depending on how I'm feeling, usually some kind everyday (powerwalk, spinning, cross trainer, running). Might throw in some Power yoga too

I'm excited



Posted by: Jenny

I'm talking to Justin on the phone right now. It's the first night apart in forever and he's sitting in front of the TV eating pizza as comfort food, trying to bury his loneliness and lovesickness



Posted by: Stacey

awww poor Justin! Mmmmm Pizza!!

Jenny thats a great idea doing an Ironmagazine movie!!!!



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by ncgirl21
It sounds just like a movie!! I hope you have a perfect fairy tale ending to go with it!
Shrek?


Hey Jenny and Justin! Hey....I got a CARD in my mail the other day!
Wahoo! Thanks! It made my afternoon!
I've been wanting to go to Greece for years! Well, I've made it to Europe, and the Great Pyramids, so Greece will happen some day!



Posted by: Jenny

Hey Peeps!

Today is Midsummers day and Justin and I came back from celebrating Midsummers eve a little while ago. We went with my sister and her boyfriend to his summer cottage by the ocean, along with two other couples. Lots of food, alcohol (I was pretty much sober, but some weren't ) and traditional celebrations. We had a great time!
Today is the last day of cheats, tomorrow starts my 44 day of clean eating countdown. That's the best way of doing it, banning ALL cheats, not even a cheat day for 44 days I know I can do it, I've proved it before So starting tomorrow it's serious business On Monday we're starting Gopro's program, so that'll be fun! I'm not going to follow his program for my legs, since I don't want them more muscular. They don't really look all that muscular in my pics, but I swear, there is plenty!

Guidelines for the 44 days are:
- No Cheats!
- No almonds, nuts (not that it's bad really, but I've binged on it in the past)
- No bread ( )
- Fruit limited, maximum of 1 day

That's all I can think of right now, I'm sorta distracted cause the Soccer starts in a few mins Will write more later

Happy Midsummer all!!



Posted by: Burner02

hiya hottie!
NO cheats? Good luck! Is justin gonna ban all good stuff with ya, or hide his pizza stash while you munch on less than tasty things?




Posted by: Stacey

HEY JENNY!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE POST CARD FROM GREECE! You are SOOOO SWEET!!!! You made my day!!! THANK YOU BABE!!!!!!!!!!

Have a GREAT day!!



Posted by: Rocco32

Hey, just found this journal! Glad you had a great time in Greece, but where's my postcard? J/K. You'll like GP's program, I'm starting it again on monday also.

That looks like a great apartment, do you share it with other people?



Posted by: hikerchick

Hey Jenny!
Everything looks great in here, as usual

I bet you're so excited for your U.S. experience to start! It will be interesting to hear your take on the States when you get here. I'm sure you will meet lots of wonderful people, you have a great attitude about life and people appreciate that in any country.



Posted by: Jenny

Burner, thanks buddy Yep, NO cheats! I made 53 days earlier this spring and it changed my body lots, so I KNOW I CAN DO IT Justin will cheat, I don't mind, that just make me feel like I'm even stronger

Stacey, I'm glad you got the postcard I hope you can read my hand writing, I was sitting by the pool in a really uncomfortable position, so the txt might have turned out a little funny

Rock, glad you found it Aww, no postcard for you? Well, why don't you PM me your addy and I'll see what I can do

Shelley, hey girl! Things didn't look very good over midsummers I'll tell ya But I'm back on track today, and won't go off until it's time to step on the airplane Thanks, I think I'll have a great time too, it'll be great



Posted by: Jenny

Sweden lost against Holland yesterday in the European Cup in soccer We did a great game and lost it was 0-0 through the game, 30 mins overtime and then over 5 penalties each. Then on the 6th penalty shot Holland won, it was a tragedy I'm over it now though, we did a great championship and I'm very proud of our boys



Posted by: Jenny

Meals and workouts Sunday:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/3 cup oats
2: 1 dl whey, 4 fish oil
3: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1 bell pepper
4: 3 oz chicken, 1/2 dl whey, 3 tbsp b rice (cooking for tomorrow)

Workouts:
- 60 min powerwalk in AM
- Leg workout in my garden:
Frog jumps: 4x15-20 OMG, these killed my legs
Walking lunges: 3x30
Donkey kicks: 3x20
Butt lift: 3x30
Dead lifts with tiles: 4x10-12

Did this barefoot in the grass, it was a lot of fun And my legs are shaking now This proves that you can do a lot with just little equipment and a lot of imagination

Throat hurts a little today, I think it's that dip in ice cold water at Midsummer that hurt me



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Sweden lost against Holland yesterday in the European Cup in soccer We did a great game and lost it was 0-0 through the game, 30 mins overtime and then over 5 penalties each. Then on the 6th penalty shot Holland won, it was a tragedy I'm over it now though, we did a great championship and I'm very proud of our boys
how does Holland do so well..when they wear those silly, wooden shoes?

53 days w/out cheats? Wanna come cook for me?
btw...shoulda tried the chicken I grilled last night....I believe, that and my margaritas could be a step towards world peace..




Posted by: Jill

I really like your plan about the no cheats-thats how I feel. I just dont wanna cheat WHy mess up some a good thing. I also have cut out breads, which is super easy, and one serving of fruit in the am. Good luck with all your goals darlin, you dont really need it cause you once you set your mind to something you always follow through!

Holland beat Sweden? Steve was happy, he's 1/2 dutch! He actually went a few weeks ago and bought the 'orange' jersey to wear while he watches the games! Hes obsessed with soccer I sware!



Posted by: Jill

Oh ya, just cause someone next to you cheats, doesnt mean It should affect you. I see Steve eating pasta, bread with butter, potatoes, milk and protein, bananas, and 4-5 servings of rice at a time, on a daily basis! All while sitting right next to me!



Posted by: Eggs

Hey Everyone! I just figured I'd drop a quick note and Jenny wanted me to write so you guys dont think she killed me and stashed my body somewhere. That works... unless she tortured my IM password out of me first

Nah, I'm here in Sweden and having a great time. Midsummers was alot of fun, that drunk person she was referring to was me We dont have to talk about that though! It was great and the area was really beautiful. We had late jump in the water and let me tell you, that water was chilly.

Today we have just been relaxing and Jenny finished up reading Tuesdays with Morrie. She enjoyed it and I've enjoyed talking about it. Anyhow, I hope you are all well and having a good Summer. Take care!

Jenny - Wuuuv wou



Posted by: Burner02

was'sup, bud!
Living it up in Switzerland...er...Sweden...you lucky guy!

Glad all is well with you two!



Posted by: Jenny

Jill, I know, it doesn't affect me It used to, I used to be all grumpy thinkin "it's not fair, I wanna eat like that too " But, sooner or later we need to accept who we are and what we need to do to be where we want to be Justin had hot dogs with my parents today and I had some veggies
And about the Holland game, I don't like Steve anymore

Justin, I like sitting here in your lap typing while you have your arms around me I love you

B, I know, I wasn't very happy about them winning That chicken sounds good!



Posted by: Burner02

well, someday...when y'all come out here a few days of glorius rocky mountain snow sports..I will womp y'all up a batch of chicken and rice!



Posted by: Jill

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Jill, I know, it doesn't affect me It used to, I used to be all grumpy thinkin "it's not fair, I wanna eat like that too " But, sooner or later we need to accept who we are and what we need to do to be where we want to be
The way I look at things now is that when you eat crappy, you are not being fair to your body. Rather than thinking, 'Im depriving myself If I cant have those cookies.' I think, 'I am depriving my body when I eat junk. Depriving myself of a healthy weight, attractive appearance, happiness, and peace of mind'. That I learnt from the Dr Phil book.



Posted by: Jenny

B, that sounds like some perfect snowboard food I plan to do some snowboarding over my exchange year, it's been too long!!

Jill, that is good advice It feels so good not to have food have any power over me anymore, it's really liberating! Dr Phil is a good man



Posted by: Jenny

My sister's boyfriend is on the Emergengy unit right now with my sis, they went there last night cause he's been having major headaches and swollen glands. Well, turns out he's got mononucleosis My sister will probably get it too since she's been kissing him lots. I tasted his drink on the midsummer party and I could have been infected too. I hate sounding selfish and worrying about my own health, but it would be so damn hard getting that when flying over to the states and starting a new life there, I would be knocked out for weeks and out of the gym for months. I guess I shouldn't prepare for the worst right now, just see what happens. I hope he'll feel better soon and that my sister didn't get it!



Posted by: Jenny

Legs are so sore after my home leg workout yesterday Those frog jumps are killer Didn't get enough cals yesterday, I was busy reading good books and stuff. Read "Tuesdays with Morrie", it's really good. Anyone who has a trouble finding the meaning of life should read it
Read some more about Mono online and it's not very likely at all that I got it from drinking out of Fredrik's glass, so I'm going to stop worry about it. Hopefully he'll be feeling better soon and my sis will be fine too.

I had a nice powerwalk this morning. My alarm rang at 5 AM, but I must have fallen back asleep right away, cause a second after it was 5:25 Justin was okay with getting to work 30 mins later (we have flex hours), so I still had time to walk Throat hurt a little bit still, but I'm getting better At least that can't be mono, cause that take 4-6 weeks to break out. Tonight Justin and I will have our first Gopro workout, chest and triceps



Posted by: Jenny

Monday:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk (I wouldn't mind some carbs here, but mornings are so stressful that food isn't a priority)
2: 1 dl whey
3: 5 oz chicken, 1/3 cup b rice, 1 big apple, broccoli
4: 1 dl whey
5: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/2 big sweet potatoe
6: 2 oz chicken

Workouts:
*40 min powerwalk in AM
* CHEST & TRICEPS: Pwr
- DB benchpress: 3x4-6 w. 38lbs dbs
- Incline DB benchpress: 3x4-6 w. 35lbs dbs
- Seated benchpress: 3x4-6 @100lbs
- CG benchpress: 2x4-6
- Pushdowns: 2x4-6 @55lbs
- One arm reverse pushdowns: 2x4-6 @17lbs
*30 min powerwalk from gym

Logged my planned food on Fitday and it will be low today too. Carbs will only be around 38g.. Hard to change that too since I won't be home until 7 PM and don't really want any carbs aftet that. Have meal 2,3 & 4 pre made here at work. Oh well, I'll manage, might add some carbs after 7 after my workout. Added an apple at lunch

Updated!



Posted by: Rocco32

Good luck Jen, I hope you don't get Mono. But look on the bright side, if you do you've got a great guy to take care of you! I'm starting chest today also with GP's program



Posted by: Jenny

You're right Rock, I do have a great guy to take care of me. But I would still risk getting fat, which would lead to me eating less, loosing muscle and ugh.. I don't want to think about it Thanks though



Posted by: Jenny

My legs and butt are SOOO sore today



Posted by: Jenny

Tuesday:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/2 c sweet potatoe
2: 1 dl whey, 1 small green apple
3: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 c sweet potaoe, veggies
4: 1 dl whey
5: 5 oz salmon, veggies, 1 tbsp lf sourcream
6: 6 whites, 1 yolk

Totals: 1468cals, 207g protein, 71g carbs, 32g fat

Workouts:
*45 min powerwalk in AM
*45 min KICK ASS spinning I taught such a great class!!



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
My sister's boyfriend is on the Emergengy unit right now with my sis, they went there last night cause he's been having major headaches and swollen glands. Well, turns out he's got mononucleosis My sister will probably get it too since she's been kissing him lots. I tasted his drink on the midsummer party and I could have been infected too. I hate sounding selfish and worrying about my own health, but it would be so damn hard getting that when flying over to the states and starting a new life there, I would be knocked out for weeks and out of the gym for months. I guess I shouldn't prepare for the worst right now, just see what happens. I hope he'll feel better soon and that my sister didn't get it!
I'm sorry to hear about this Jenny. That's very unusual for people to have that drastic reaction to mono, at least from what I've seen. I hope he and your sister are alright.

I hope you don't get it but I'm sure you probably won't. I'm glad you are reading about it.

It was always called the kissing disease when I was in school.



Posted by: Jenny

Thanks Jodi, that makes me feel better I don't think I'm at risk, I've stopped worrying about it. Well I haven't, but I am worrying less The good news is that the glass I was drinking from contained alcohol, so maybe that killed the virus I'm taking my glutamine, Vitamins, minerals (bought zinc yesterday) to help my body be as resistant as possible
I'm hoping my sister won't get it either.. I read that a lot of people got it as kids without knowing it and then becomes resistant, so maybe she's had it.

Thanks for caring



Posted by: Jill

Jenny, you are soooooo sweet, if only you didnt live across the world. I wish I had friends like you here.



Posted by: Jenny

I take it you read my email Well you know, I won't be across the world for much longer But I guess it's still pretty far Hope you are feeling better sweetie



Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Jenny!! Hope your having a good day . When you cut your calories to loose weight- what do you cut them too? What about maintenance? Trying to figure out how many calories I should aim for and I think we're almost the same height. I'm 5'8.



Posted by: Jenny

Hey Nc I'm having a good day thanks
Hmm, well, I usually eat between 1500-1700 cals, but recently it's been a bit lower. I'm 5'9, so that's a little low for me, especially when I do a bunch of cardio. I would advice you to eat more, but since I don't follow that advice myself I can't really say that I try to have a few days a week with higher cals to keep my body from going into starvation mode. Right now I'm not really counting cals all too much or following macros, I just eat after my needs (the way I feel etc).
I guess that doesn't really help But Andrea, I think you look so great already and you really don't need to loose weight in my eyes



Posted by: Jenny

Wohoo, I taught such a GREAT spinning class tonight!! My boss was there working out and she came up to me afterwards all extatic cause she had so much fun! If I'm going back there after the states I'm going to ask for a raise I worked my butt off, I was so motivated and had so much fun that I didn't feel it





Posted by: Dale Mabry

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Mike, thanks buddy

Dale, it's sorta rude to leave a message for a guy and not even say hello to the owner of the journal you're writing it in Eggs had a lot of Ouzo and Raki in Greece, that is all I can tell ya
Holy crap, I never realized this was a journal, I clicked on it from the front page.

Anyway, Hi Jenny. The Greek customs I was referring to don't have much to do with food. Although if i think about said customs i generally may lose my lunch.




Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jenny! Good Luck with Gopro's workout- You will do awesome!!! I love doing "home leg workouts" like you described. I bet you did feel that! That's a good change up!

Sorry to hear about your sister's boyfriend! I hope he will be okay! My brother in law had that 2 years ago.

Oh- Girl your handwriting was cute on the card!

Have a great day!



Posted by: Jill

Meals are looking great as always darlin!! Ever try making eggwhites like a quiche (minus the cheese and cream) and then baking them in the oven, in a muffin pan? My nail lady does it and swares by it, she adds spinach too.

I hope you dont get the kissing disease!



Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale Mabry
Holy crap, I never realized this was a journal, I clicked on it from the front page.

Anyway, Hi Jenny. The Greek customs I was referring to don't have much to do with food. Although if i think about said customs i generally may lose my lunch.
That's better Ouzo and Raki isn't food It's strong liquer, very strong



Posted by: Jenny

Stace, I'm trying the Gopro back workout today I'm excited, I was SOOOO sore (and still am) from the chest and tricep workout Monday! Yep, home leg workouts are fun, I like switching it up

Jill, I don't know what a quiche is Is it like an omellete? I'm open for Egg ideas though I hope I won't get mono too, I'm pretty sure I won't



Posted by: Jenny

Wednesday:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 yolk, 1/3 cup brown rice
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil (my mom gave me these after I gave her the "I'm so poor, I can't afford fish oil caps" speech ), 1 small green apple
3: 5 oz chicken, 1 cup sweetpotatoe, veggies
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil
5: 6 oz chicken, 1/3 cup brown rice (PW)

Totals: 1619 cals
199g protein 52%
101g carbs 26%
38g fat 22%

Workouts:
* PWR: Back and Biceps: (weight where I remember it)
- Rack deads: 3x4-6
- Bent over rows: 2x4-6
- Lat pulldowns: 3x4-6 @120lbs
- Close grip rows: 3x4-6 @110lbs

- BB curls: 2x4-6 @65lbs
- Hammer curls: 2x4-6 w. 22lbs DBs
(was supposed to do 1-2 sets of preacher curls, but I was late for spinning class )
* 30 min spinning, this instructor wasn't very good, really boring class
* Powerwalking to gym and home, about 20-25 min each way



Posted by: J'Bo

hello beautiful



Posted by: Jenny

Hey J'bootylicous I loooove the new pics Did you get my postcard yet?



Posted by: Jenny

I dropped a dumbell on Justin's big toe yesterday We were doing hammer curls and one of my 10kgs (about 22lbs) dbs rolled of my bench and landed on his toe I felt REALLY bad The toe was okay though, but he might lose a nail I went spinning and Justin went home and when I walked home I stopped by a store and bought some Ferrero Rocher chocolate as a guilt gift He liked it I wouldn't kiss him right after he ate it though, cause I didn't want any sugar





Posted by: Jenny

Thursday:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1 small apple
3: 5 oz chicken, 1cup sweet potatoes, veggies
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil

Workouts:
*45 min powerwalk in AM (at 5AM )

Will have at least one more meal and do some cardio tonight. Will update it all tomorrow morning



Posted by: Stacey

Hey girl!!! Are you sore from Gopro's workout?

OWIE~ I bet that hurt Justin--that was so sweet of you to get him some chocolate. Your too funny for not kissing him (yet so smart)

Hugs honey!



Posted by: PreMier

Oh boy... That hurts like a SOB! Poor eggs. I smashed mine once really bad... The nail has still never grown back



Posted by: Jenny

Can't edit my meals for yesterday. It was:
5: 2 oz of chicken, veggies
6: 1/4 cup cc, flax seeds, 3tbsp rice

Workouts:
30min stationary, 25min powerwalk



Posted by: Jenny

Friday :
Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk (didn't have time for carbs )
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil (no apples in the fruitbasket, so no carbs here either )
3: 5 oz salmon, 2/3 cup sweetpotatoe, 2 tbsp rice (Justin's white rice, I neeed some more carbs), veggies
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, half pear

Doing shoulders and cardio tonight!

Workouts:
*45min powerwalk in AM



Posted by: Rocco32

So how are you liking the program? How's Justin's toenail doing? Have a good night



Posted by: Jenny

I like the program!! It's fun and new! Justin's toe is doing fine We're going to do shoulders and abs after work today I'm spinning too



Posted by: Jenny

I'm thinking about having a cheat day before leaving for the states after all I won't be able to eat the swedish goodies for an entire year, so I kinda feel like having some before leaving We'll see, maybe in 15 days or something



Posted by: Rocco32

Eat some rakost! I still have what you brought me. I only eat it on special occasions.



Posted by: Jenny

I don't like räkost that much Though I like the swedish Marabou chocolate, the best in the world I'm going to take trips to IKEA in DC to get some swedish stuff when I'm in the US



Posted by: Jill

Tell us some other swedish treats you might have! Atleast post a link, I have no idea what these things are!



Posted by: J'Bo

Hey hun.

havent gotten the post card yet.
thanks on the new photos.
cant wait til i get the photos of me and the boy back

pm me and give me the scoop when you get some time toots



Posted by: Jenny

Can't write long, am not working in front of the computer anymore. All is well, Justin and I had a nice weekend with lots of rest



Posted by: Jenny

I'm still alive Today's meals were:

1: 6 whites, 1 yolk, cc
2: 1 dl whey, 1 small apple, 3 fo
3: 5 oz chicken, 1 c sweet tatoes, veggies
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fo, 1 apple
5: 5 oz salmon, veggies

WO:
- 45 min powerwalk in AM
- 45 min spinning, teaching



Posted by: sara

How are you doing beautiful?



Posted by: Burner02

Hey hottie!
Sorry have not been in here...dang cyber nazis blocked my access to this site!

Justin's ok? Should we call him 'scrambled eggs' now?
His toe is doing better?



Posted by: david

Hey Jenny and Justin!!!!

Let me know when you're in the states. I can send your T-Shirts to VA. It'll be certainly cheaper too!

Oh, I met up with a guy who I work exclusively for S. Florida bookings and he manages a band in VA. I know VA is huge but I asked him to book something closed to James Madison University and you know what that means............. PM me and let me know when you're in the states! I'll take notice of PM's quicker than journals etc.! Hope all is well!





Posted by: Jill

Where ya been Jenny????? I miss you



Posted by: Stacey

HI JENNY! Hope your having a great time with Justin!



Posted by: Jenny

Hey peeps
I'm still alive and well
I got checked for mono last week, I don't have it! Um, had a great workout yesterday.. And I nice salmon family dinner yesterday. Saturday Justin and I celebrated our one year anniversary (which actually is today, but no fun celebrating on a Monday ) and we had CHEAT DAY! I took it pretty easy, couldn't stand the sweet stuff I'm so liking my healthy food right now

Am planning a "good bye" party on the 31st of July for all my friends. It'll be sad but fun



Posted by: Jenny

Hopefully I'll be able to most more during the weeks now I'm back in my office, but they might take me back out in the production soon again Well, I'm here for now
I decided to stop doing Gopros routine. I lasted about a week My goal isn't to gain more muscle I don't want to have much more mass, at least not right now. So I'm going back to what helped me get leaner before, and more importantly THAT I ENJOY, which is the push/pull program Started again yesterday and am liking it already Our gym is about a 25 min fast walk from our apartment, so we always walk there and home, which is good cardio Yesterday I did an extra 25 mins on the elliptical



Posted by: Jenny

Meals and workouts Monday:

Meals:
1: 5 whites, 1 yolk, 1/2 slice ww bread (another weak meal, mornings are always so stressful!!)
2: 1/2 a protein shake (I forgot Justin's shaker, so we had to share mine) 3 fish oil
3: 5 oz lean pork tenderloin, 2/3 cup brown rice, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, veggies
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1 tiny peach
5: PWO: 3 oz chicken, 1/3 cup cottage cheese, 1 slice wg bread, 2 tbsp rice

I have a feeling this day will be low in cals Edit: turned out pretty okay, I added some carbs after workout

Workouts:
No AM cardio this morning, I was laying awake for hours and hours last night and didn't sleep well util the morning hours, which made me sleep in and skip walk.
Push:
- Bench press: 3x8-9 (up in weight)
- Cable X flyes: 3x8-10
- Leg presses: 3x12
- Leg extensions: 3x12
- Shoulder presses: 3x8 (up in weight)
- Lateral raises: 3x8
- Rope pushdowns: 3x8
- Over head presses: 3x8

cardio:
-25 min on cross trainer
-25 min powerwalk



Posted by: Jenny

I remember reading in Stacey's journal a while back that she used to do some squats and stuff when she went to the bathroom at work Well, I've started doing that. Did last week and the week before that and am doing it this week. It's fun I've done 4x25 so far today I bet it's a good switchup for my legs



Posted by: Rocco32

Happy Anniversary! Is Justin still doing Gopro's program or is he going to do Push/Pull with you? I think you need to do what works for you and what you enjoy doing the most as well! Have a great day.



Posted by: Jenny

Hey Rocky Thanks
Nooo, Justin wants to put on mass, he's doing Gopro's program still. He's making some nice gains It was fun doing the very same workout before, but we're still close to each other in the gym so it's working fine
You have a great day too I'm getting off work in about 40 mins



Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jenny! Happy Anniversary to you and Justin

Sounds like your doing really good! Thats funny your doing the bathroom workouts. I love doing that. And now I find myself sitting at my computer doing workouts while waiting for the next screen to come up

Take care sweetie!!!



Posted by: atherjen

Hi Jenny! wow long time catching up with everyone.. I hate being away so long, miss alot going on in your lives. Everything sounds as though it is going fantastic, Im glad you didnt have mono.. Happy 1yr Anniversary too!!! thats exciting!
Your dedication and hard work never lets up, good work missy!!!



Posted by: Jill

I hope you enjoyed your hotdoggies!!! It does feel much better to eat clean eh??(I hope you ate more than what you posted)

Happy anniversary to ya two lovebirds!! Have fun!



Posted by: Jodi

Happy Anniversary you two

HOTDOGS???? All the good cheat foods out there and you choose hotdogs?

I hope you enjoyed them





Posted by: Jenny

Stacey: Thanks sweetie We celebrated it this Saturday and had a good time Yeah, the bathroom workouts makes work more fun I enjoy it and it feels like my legs are tightening up

AJ: thanks girl It's good to see you again, I'm glad you had such a great time in Texas Love the new avvy!!

Jill: Yep, eating clean sure is more fun

Jodi: It was special red danish hot dogs We were walking out on town and just had a frozen vanilla latte before lunch and were feeling stuffed, so we went to the hot dog stand What can I say, I'm a cheap date We are so poor right now, we only get paid once a month and Greece burned a whole in our pocket We couldn't even afford anniversary gifts for each other, we had to buy cards only The frozen vanilla latte was the highlight of my day



Posted by: Jenny

Tuesday:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/4 cup sweet potatoe
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1 small apple
3: 5 oz chicken, 1 cup sweet potatoe, veggies

Workouts:
-AM: 40 min powerwalk/run. My shins where hurting a little bit, need to monitor that. As every morning I was out at 5 AM and I meet at least one Police car each morning It's just me, the police officers and the taxi drivers out. Oh, and the drunk teens Well, this morning the Piké team (we call them that, it's like a special force) came with their big car and they stopped to check me out I felt like a criminal, but Justin says he thinks they were just checking out my ass



Posted by: Jenny

I am sooo pale from the sucky swedish weather I'm going to start tanning in a tanning bed today so I can work up some color slowly before going to the states



Posted by: Rocco32

If you were going to have a hot dog cheat if should have been a french hotdog or Tunnbrodrulle I can relate to the police story, I always traveled with 2 women who were very pretty the first 6 months there and we got stopped by police so many times and all they wanted was to ask the women questions. Face it, your a hottie



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Jodi: It was special red danish hot dogs We were walking out on town and just had a frozen vanilla latte before lunch and were feeling stuffed, so we went to the hot dog stand What can I say, I'm a cheap date We are so poor right now, we only get paid once a month and Greece burned a whole in our pocket We couldn't even afford anniversary gifts for each other, we had to buy cards only The frozen vanilla latte was the highlight of my day
LOL - Lattes are a good treat for me too. I love iced ff sf flavored lattes Now hotdogs on the other hand..........

As long as you both had a nice anniversary then thats all that matters



Posted by: Jill

I bet they were looking at your ass, , men.



Posted by: PreMier

LOL, thats too funny!
I always wondered why the cops looked at me... Now im scared



Posted by: Jenny

Grr, can't edit yesterdays meals The rest was:
4: 1/2dl whey, 1 apple
5: 5 oz white fin fish, 10 almonds, veggies
6: (After spinning and my head was literally spinning too )4 whites, 1 slice wg bread, 2 tbsp apple sauce, 5 almonds

Workouts:
- 50 min spinning class. Worked so damn hard After this I had terrible terrible tummy cramps from FINALLY getting a real period again. It hurt like heck and I was up half of the night. Go figures it's the only night I'm spending on my own at my parents place (the gym where I teach spinning is real close to my parents house), no Justin arms wrapped around me



Posted by: Jenny

Rock, that is funny I prefer being pulled over for that too, cause that means I'm not in any trouble :angel:

Jodi, well this wasn't a sf ff latte I know, money and expensive gifts doesn't matter to me. Well, of course I like them, but it's not what counts at all The counts Hope you're feeling good

Jill, I hope you're right and they weren't writing down notes about criminal activity Some people consider running at 5 AM a crime

Premi, you better watch your back



Posted by: Jenny

Wednesday:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 yolk, 1 tiny grapefruit, 15 almonds
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 4 bites from Justin's ww bread
3: 5 oz lean beef, 1/2 cup brown rice, veggies, 1/3 pear
4: 6 whites, 1 yolk, 1/4 c sweet potatoes
5: 1/3 cup cc, 4oz chicken, veggies

It's really good to eat with Justin cause I can take a nibble of something and then let him have the rest

Did you guys know that while having your period you burn around 300 cals more a day? With all this cramping I'm sure it's moooore, I need chocolate I'm really cramping today, I so feel for Stacey who has to go through this a whole lot more often than me

Workouts:
- AM: 35 min powerwalk.
- Weights: Pull ( I was tired and did not feel like going to the gym at all )
WG pulldowns: 3x8
CG rows: 2x8-10
Leg kickbacks: 2x8-10
Leg curls: 2x8-10
BB curls: 2x8
DB curls: 2x8
- 15 min cardio on crosstrainer
- 2x25 min powerwalk (to gym and home)



Posted by: Jenny

My tummy is craaamping I wanna go home



Posted by: Jill

I hope you feel better hon. I found that doing cardio when I had cramps made the cramps go away. Ive read that before too. Its weird, I stopped the pill 1 1/2 months ago, and my time of the month has yet to come. Oh about that extra 300 cals, perfect excuse to eat chocolate!



Posted by: Jenny

Morning Jill!
Yeah, I know, doing cardio helps! I couldn't feel it while spinning yesterday at all but then after it hurt like heeeeell Don't worry about the delayed period, I got off the pill in september and my period is still messed up. Was at my gyn's last week and she ran a lot of tests to make sure all my hormone levels are okay. My weightloss has much to do with it too. I got on the pill when I was really young so I was on for quite some time. Never had cramps like this when I was on the pill Haha, and I'm not having chocolate



Posted by: Jenny

I feel like I'm in a good place with my eating right now I'm not obsessive and I don't feel like I'm dieting, but I'm getting good results It's like I have that "healthy eating" approach I've been searching for before



Posted by: Jill

I was on the pill for nearly 15 years! The weirdest thig is that since Ive been of it, the hair on my legs grows like crazy!! Just my legs, no where else. Im glad you are content with your eating, Ive always admired that about you. Oh ya, as you mentioned with 'having just a bite' of Justins treats, I feel the same way with Steve-he ALWAYS eats what I dont want! Gotta run, leggies and cardio, not looking forward to it! Take care sweets!



Posted by: ncgirl21

Hey Jenny!! Hope your cramps get better sweetie. Mine hurt so bad last night I just layed there with a heating pad all night. And then I ate too much !



Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jenny! I'm sorry that your having such a bad period and bad cramps!! Ugg! Yuck! Yep you do burn 300 more calories when you have it. That's the ONLY thing nice about getting it-ha! Lay on a heating pad if you have one--that helps a bunch. I have already worn out 3! In the past year! LoL.
I give Cody my extra food...

I hope you start feeling better. Cardio does help a bunch, but mine always comes back too real bad. Mother nature is so nice sometimes

Oh- Matt & I couldn't buy each other anything for our anniversary either. I got him a card. Your right- It's the Love that you have for one another that counts. You two are a great couple!

Feel better soon



Posted by: Jenny

Jill, 15 years is a lot!! I think it's a good thing to go off it, I really don't think putting fake hormones in your body is a good thing long therm The extra hair growth on your legs could be due to your testosterone levels increasing, cause my gyn told me that it could happen and that could delay periods. It should stabilize soon though for you
Justin doesn't really eat crap, he eats well most of the time, but I take a bite of his bread sometimes I really don't crave the candybars he eats occationally, it's just nasty

Nc, I'm sorry you've been having cramps too Mine are worst the first couple of days and then wear off (thank god!!). Don't worry about the extra food hon, I'm sure your body needed it. How are you these days? I miss your journaling

Stacey, the period cramps aren't the end of the world, it's only a few days a month Unlike you, who have them a lot It really must be tough for you sweetie, I hope you won't have problems with them anymore! Wow, 3 heating pads
Yeah, love is the important thing in life, I'm glad we both have plenty of it



Posted by: Jenny

Thursday:

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1/4c sweet tatoes
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, small apple
3: 5 oz chicken, 1/2c sweetpotatoe, veggies, 1tbsp rice
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1/4 apple
5: 1/4c cc, 4 oz chicken, veggies, too many cashews

Workouts:
- AM: 40 min powerwalk/jog



Posted by: Jill

Morning pretty lady! Its 5:30am here and the brids are chirping! What a wonderful day! Just have to say I love reading your coments in others journals, you have been such a motivator to me. Have a fantasic day!



Posted by: Jenny

Morning Jill! Aww, I wish I could hear birds right now too!! On the other hand I get off work in three hours and the sun has actually found its way out of the clouds off and on today!
Thank you so much Jill, you're a big motivator for me too, you've done some amazing internal changes Have a wonderful day



Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Hottie! Hope your having a good day!



Posted by: naturaltan

Jenny

You were asking about taking your bike when you come to the states in JBo's journal ... why wouldn't you take it? I don't think it would cost too much to have it shipped down.



Posted by: Jenny

Hey Andrea

Hey NT, nice to see you here Um, it does cost quite a bit to ship overseas I think, but I'm going to try. I need to ship a whole bunch of books and stuff too. I would love to bring my bike, I'd really miss it and be forced to buy another one.



Posted by: Jenny

Friday :

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1 small apple
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil
3: 3 oz chicken cashew (left overs, didn't have a lot and wanted to make sure Justin got enough), 1 cup sweet potatoes, veggies
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 2 bites of ww bread
5: PWO cottage cheese, 1 slice wg bread
6: 5oz salmon, veggies

Workouts:
- AM: 40 min powerwall/jog
- Bathroom workouts at work I squat 25 reps each time I go to the bathroom (which is often since I drink a lot), doing crunches (the floor is clean ) 20-40 reps and some aerobic moves (stepping from side to side kicking back and using my arms). It sounds silly but it adds up and I'm so BORED here
- Push Weight workout¨
- 15 min cardio on bike
- 25 min powerwalk



Posted by: Jenny

I made Justin and I chicken cashew last night and I think I had a little too many I'm not stressing about it though, it won't really hold me back. It was good too



Posted by: atherjen

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenny
Friday :

Meals:
1: 7 whites, 1 yolk, 1 small apple
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil

Workouts:
- AM: 40 min powerwall/jog
- Bathroom workouts at work I squat 25 reps each time I go to the bathroom (which is often since I drink a lot), doing crunches (the floor is clean ) 20-40 reps and some aerobic moves (stepping from side to side kicking back and using my arms). It sounds silly but it adds up and I'm so BORED here

toooo cute!!!! but hey if it works eh?!

Im so glad to hear that your in a position now that you feel not as though your dieting but rather eating healthy...makes things much less stressful, and darlin you have accomplished a lot!! Very proud of you, true hard worker!!



Posted by: Jenny

Hey AJ
I know, it's funny It works as far as making work more fun Yeah, I feel like I'm a good place where I'm comfortable with my body and not stressing about diet and workouts so much. I still do basicly the same thing, but it doens't feel like I'm making a lot of sacrifises since I enjoy it And I'm still striving to improve
Thank you for all your sweet words



Posted by: Jill

Morning darlin! Your workouts in the bathroom crack me up. It really is a good idea though, might have to look into it!

Where are you moving to again in the USA? I forgot.

Have a super weekend, any plans?



Posted by: Jenny

Morning Jill
I know, they crack me up too when I do them Just came back from one I always make sure there's no one else in there that can hear me It gets the heart rate up a little and I think it's actually doing some good. Have been doing it for about 3 weeks now and Justin told me my butt is firmer
I'm moving to Harrisonburg in Virginia, about 2-3 hours from Washington DC

We don't have a lot of plans for the weekend. We're going to my parents house tonight and will have dinner with them. Might go ride Icelandic ponies on Saturday if we can get my parents to go with us. I'm trying to spend some quality time with them since I won't see them for so long. Saturday night might be a nice night to go clubbing Have a great weekend you too!



Posted by: Eggs

Hey Baby

I've been on the computer for 10 minutes and I'm tired of it. I need some snuggling!





Posted by: Jenny

Hey honey Thanks for making my weekend so lovely



Posted by: Jenny

Hey peeps!
I've had a really good weekend! Saturday I went spinning in the morning and had a great class. I was sweating like a freak and worked sooooo hard. Then Justin, my parents and I went on a roadtrip to a really really pretty area and walked around in a small old town. It is so wonderful there, so amazingly beautiful! Diet wasn't perfect, had some almonds and apples in the car. For lunch I had a chicken breast and veggies and had Justin eat my rice since it was loaded with fat Justin and my parents had ice cream and I got a diet coke but had a few bites of Justin's ice cream In the evening Justin got out to get us takeout since I didn't feel like cooking and he got some pretty healthy but not perfect stuff The weather was perfect that day which isn't something we're used to this summer!

Sunday I took a long, wonderful run in the morning. I was out for more than 60 minutes, my endurance is really up there again and it feels great! Eat good all day
Went to the gym for a pull workout and 30 mins of cardio. Cleaned our apartment sooo well that we were sweating like crazy Another lovely day with sun

This week is my last working week Then it's time off and until school starts



Posted by: Jenny

Monday:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 yolk, 1/2 grapefruit
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, few bites of Justin's ww bread
3: 4 oz chicken, 2/3 cup sweetpotatoe, veggies, 1 plum
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1 small green apple
5: PWO: 1/3 cup cc, 4 oz chicken, 1,5 slice wg bread, 3 tbsp rice
5˝: 2tsp glutamine

Workouts:
- 40 min powerwalk. 5 AM in CRAZY rain I looked like a drenched cat when I came back
- Bathroom workouts, squats, abs, stepping. I'm such a geek
- Push:
DB bench press: 3x6-8 (38lbs Dumbells)
DB incline bench: 3x6-8
Leg press: 3x8-12
Rear delt: 3x8
Lateral raises: 3x8-9
Rope pushdowns: 3x8
Over head extensions: 3x8
- 25 min powerwalk home from gym
- 30 min aerobics (I felt guilty after having so many carbs in my post workout meal, which was last meal of the day, so I did some carido in front of the TV, sweaty!)



Posted by: atherjen

Hey Jen sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!!!

anyplans after next week when your done work?



Posted by: P-funk

new (old) pictures look good.



Posted by: Jenny

Hey AJ I did have a nice weekend thanks Umm, Justin and I might go to Stockholm (capital of Sweden) next week and I'll spend a lot of quality time with family and friends It's important to me right now since I won't see them for a loooong period of time.

P-funk, Thanks Back then I had never heard of low carbing and when I went back to that kind of eating (more carbs) the pounds came off again



Posted by: naturaltan

It's nice to read about how you eat some cheats or miss some meals but don't stress about as you know that you'll rebound. From what I read, you have now made the transition from using the diet word to just plain living healthy!

Moving time is coming soon ... do you think you'll be ok when you do make the big move?



Posted by: Jill

That one pic of you, you look awefully thin. I like the more muscular look you got going on now better.

You and your bathroom workouts crack me up! You are not a geek either, you are a cutie!



Posted by: Jill

Oh ya, is that your fridge in the new pics? It looks huge!



Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally Posted by naturaltan
It's nice to read about how you eat some cheats or miss some meals but don't stress about as you know that you'll rebound. From what I read, you have now made the transition from using the diet word to just plain living healthy!

Moving time is coming soon ... do you think you'll be ok when you do make the big move?
Hey NT
Yeah, I don't care too much about tiny cheats these days, it's all about moderation. I feel like I'm having a healthy eating thing going on and I really don't feel like I'm on a diet. I haven't looked this good in 2 years either so I'm happy I'm still stressing about it sometimes, like last night I did some extra cardio cause I felt I had been eating too many carbs before bed The stress is still there, but it is smaller than it's ever been

Yep, moving time is coming up and I'm excited!! Really really looking forward to it! I think you remember what happened in Rome, where I got crazy home sick and went home early. Well, this is very different. Rome was something I signed up for because I wanted something cool to do after graduation. I never really wanted to go. I was in a very bad place (just recovering from the psychological issues of my eating disorder) and my relationship with my ex (then boyfriend) wasn't the best. The weeks before I just had the feeling I really didn't want to go, I wasn't ready to go all on my own. Now, I'm super excited and I feel 100% comfortable in my decision. Sure, I do get some butterflies in my tummy when thinking about it, but it's the happy excited kind Having Justin there is going to make things easier of course I'm going to miss my family, but I'm ready to leave the nest.
Thanks for asking



Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jill
That one pic of you, you look awefully thin. I like the more muscular look you got going on now better.

You and your bathroom workouts crack me up! You are not a geek either, you are a cutie!
Hey Jillsan
I don't think I look too thin there If you look at the other pic, the back pic, you can see that I was still pretty muscular But I like the bod I have now too

Yeah, I know, my bathroom workouts are funny, but I like um
Oh, and that is the fridge in my parents house The left one is a fridge and the right one is freezer



Posted by: sara

Hey Jen- just want to let you know that you look great in all you'r pictures! you are very beautiful
by the way, what's up with the bathroom workout???



Posted by: Jenny

Hey Sara! Thank you for those sweet words

The bathroom workouts? Well, I'm pretty bored at work, so each time I go to the bathroom I do squats, crunches and stuff I know, it's silly, but I enjoy it



Posted by: sara

I wish I can do that at work..



Posted by: Jenny

haha, well I don't have too much supervision here It's my dad's company and they give me a bunch of things to type or whatever and then leave me alone. So, I've got time to play every now and then I don't abuse it though, I get the work done



Posted by: Jenny

My chest is soooo friggin sore today I like it Tonight I'm teaching spinning and that should be fun Need to get some new songs and will try to do that after work. Will tan some before spinning today too, I need a nice golden tan



Posted by: Jenny

Tuesday 20th:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 yolk, 1/3 apple
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1 small apple
3: 4 oz chicken, 1/2c sweet potaotes, 4tbsp rice
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1/3 apple
5: 4 oz white fin fish, 1/3 cup rice, veggies
6: 5 whites, 10 almonds

Workouts:
- 40 min powerwalk at 5 AM
- BRW
- 50 min spinning



Posted by: Jill

As soon as my work is finished renovating, Im starting bathroom workouts. Can you set me up on a plan?You should think about putting together a video or something! Im just teasing you girlie!

Do you plan to come down to Canada ever? You will be really close to where me and NT live, when you move to the USA. You and Justin could stay at my place! Seriously.



Posted by: Jenny

I'll hook you up with a plan Workout video

I don't know if we'll visit Canada, maybe I looked on the map and it is actually pretty close You are so sweet We'll see how things go, it sure would be fun to meet you



Posted by: J'Bo

Hey hey hey hey. I called dibs on Ms.Jenny coming to Canada



Posted by: ncgirl21

Hey Jenny!! I do squats everytime I go to the bathroom to, just usually 10 though. Can't do crunches though- I won't lay on their floor!! They only mop once in a blue moon!

LOVED those pics!! But you look absolutly gorgeous in every picture I've ever seen of you!! Your hard work and dedication really shows too! Virginia isn't that far from where I live (I'm in North Carolina) so when you move over we'll have to get together!!

Have a good day hun!



Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:
Originally Posted by J'Bo
Hey hey hey hey. I called dibs on Ms.Jenny coming to Canada
sometimes being down East has it's disadvantages ...



Posted by: Jenny

Everyone wants to meet me I wanna meet you all too!!! All my friends here!!

J'bo, we will meet this coming year one way or the other

NC, Yep, I thought we already decided we'd get together It would be fun! Justin and I will take lots of roadtrips I'm sure, so maybe we can come see you Or the other way around
The bathroom here is cleaned every morning, so it's always clean If it looks even a tad bit dirty I skip the crunches

NT, I think ALL OF US need to get together



Posted by: Jenny

Justin says my butt is getting smaller and firmer He can notice a big difference since I started my squating and so can I I'm getting a SHORT skirt and new high heels for my party next weekend Today I'm wearing my goal jeans and it feels sooooo good, they're not even super tight on me anymore



Posted by: Jenny

Wednesday:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1/4 cup rice (brown)
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1 apple
3: 4 oz lean beef, 3/4c b rice, veggies
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1/4 cup b rice
5: 1/4c cc, 4 oz chicken, 1/3 cup sour milk (swedish low lactose dairy product), veggies1 1/2 apple (while Justin had a mountain of pasta )

Workouts:
- BRW
More to come
EDIT: Actually, no more last night. Just horizontal cardio



Posted by: atherjen

short skirts
wooo hooo and fitting in your fav jeans comfy again!
Gosh now I wish I lived closer too!!!!

Have a great day Jenny!



Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning hot stuff!!! Congrats on the goal jeans- I bet you look hot in them !!!



Posted by: Jenny

AJ- Yep, short skirts it iiiiis Yeah, I wish you could join NC and me when we get together

Andrea- Morning to you too! Oh, I've worn the goal jeans for some time now, but they're not as tight anymore



Posted by: lakergirl

HI Jenny!!

exciting stuff about the short skirts! wahooo!! I got the cutest little white skirt for my cousin's wedding last month, it was awesome, such a good feeling when the clothes are getting smaller, but you are feeling better and better about yourself! I got my bodyfat% done last week, and it was just over 17% so Im still really happy about that! made my WEEK!

Sounds like things are going great for you! I checked out your gallery, regardless of old pictures or new, you have a gorgeous smile!

I couldnt stop laughing about your bathroom workouts! I do the same thing! only its not limited to the bathroom, its the bathroom, when watching tv, while Im in the kitchen, everywhere! Im always trying toget those extra squats in and the extra kicks and ab work! people may call us crazy, but hey it works!!



Posted by: naturaltan

... Jenny ... short skirts ... firm butty's ... it's best I stay out of this journal till such talk has expired. Makes working difficult.



Posted by: PreMier

Yea, all I do is daydream now..



Posted by: Jill

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa on the 'loose' jeans! Its such a great feeling isnt it??? Soon they will be too big! Keep it up sunshine!



Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally Posted by lakergirl
HI Jenny!!

exciting stuff about the short skirts! wahooo!! I got the cutest little white skirt for my cousin's wedding last month, it was awesome, such a good feeling when the clothes are getting smaller, but you are feeling better and better about yourself! I got my bodyfat% done last week, and it was just over 17% so Im still really happy about that! made my WEEK!

Sounds like things are going great for you! I checked out your gallery, regardless of old pictures or new, you have a gorgeous smile!

I couldnt stop laughing about your bathroom workouts! I do the same thing! only its not limited to the bathroom, its the bathroom, when watching tv, while Im in the kitchen, everywhere! Im always trying toget those extra squats in and the extra kicks and ab work! people may call us crazy, but hey it works!!
Hey lakergirl

Congrats on your skirt and bidyfat% Great job!! I'm very happy with my results too, I haven't felt/looked this good in years It feels so good to know that we've worked hard for it and makes us take pride in ourselves, it's great

I'm happy to hear that others are doing bathroom workouts too!! I agree, whatever works is worth doing, even if we're called crazy. I see all my friends that shakes their head at how much time I spend working out and eating healthy, but they're flabby and some of them are getting pretty fat! It's now, even in the twenties, that the pounds start creeping up on them cause they don't work out. I'm not letting that happen to me, I'll just keep improving myself. I plan on being a supermodel at 50

Keep up the great work girl



Posted by: Jenny

I just posted a reply for N, premi and Jill, but it dissapeared Oh well, I'll do it all over again

NT, I won't stop talking about my firmer butt, I worked too hard on it to shut up I might even post pics of my party outfit

Premi, stop that daydreaming, kick that illness out and get back in the gym No, seriously, I hope you're feeling better

Jill, yep, it sure feels good These are the jeans that I couldn't even get over my hips back in November I need to post new pics soon and show the changes I've made



Posted by: Jenny

Thursday:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 yolk (tiiiiny eggs ), 1/2 cup sourmilk (swedish thang), 1 tbsp oats, flax seeds
2: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil, 1 apple
3: 4 oz chicken, 1 cup sweetpotatoes (Justin told me he had packed the veggies, but he hadn't, so noooo veggies for us )
4: 1 dl whey, 3 fish oil
5: 1 dl whey, 2 slices bread PWO
6: 5 oz salmon, veggies

Workouts:
- AM: 40 min run, had a GREAT RUN Felt sooooo good
- BRW
- Pull:
WG pulldowns: 3x8
CG rows: 3x8
Ham kickbacks: 3x10-12
Leg curls: 3x10-12
DB curls: 3x8
BB curls: 3x8
Ball crunches: 4x15
- 30 min on cross trainer (sweeeaty)
- 25 min powerwalk from gym

Lotsa training yesterday



Posted by: Jill

People at work always call me a 'health freak', cause I eat so clean and they eat fast food, daily. My family thinks Im too hard on myself too-Its just the lifestyle Ive chosen to live. A girl that I work with is afraid to lift weights, cause she doesnt want to get bulky, she just wants to get toned.(sp?) Im like you have to lift!!!! She thinks if she does a set of bicep curls with 5lb weights she will turn into a bodybuilder the next day-despite the info I constantly give her.

Have a fantastic day beautiful!!! Glad you had a great run, nothing like great am cardio to get your day started!-Im off to do leggies, its 5:20 AM



Posted by: Jenny

Morning Jillsan!
I know, I'm really the health nut around here too My friends usually don't bug me too much anymore. Well, except when it comes to partying and I don't want to drink.. Haha, I know, a lot of girls are afraid to lift weights, it's so silly!!
Well, it's their loss

Leggies at 5 AM, you're crazy girl I prefer to do my weights after work since I can't push myself as hard in the morning I think. More power to ya Have a great day!!



Posted by: Jenny

I see a pretty nice 4pac in the mirror right now



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