Swedish Invasion

Jenny · 10-02-2004, 07:42 AM

Thank you BC

I guess you know what it's like to move to another country and feel a little lonely when things get rough. Have a great weekend!

Jenny · 10-02-2004, 07:52 AM

Was exhausted last night after a rough day.. Going running this morning. I feel a bit guilty about yesterdays meals. I didn't eat for like 8 hours and then Justin and I ate out, got a movie and laid on the couch just holding each other for hours. Relationships are tough sometimes..

hikerchick · 10-02-2004, 09:26 AM

I'm glad you guys worked everything out. Relationships are hard, I guess that makes the good times even better.
Don't sweat your meals yesterday, just do better today. I'm here for you if you ever need to talk sweetie. Have a better day today.

Jenny · 10-02-2004, 10:11 AM

Thank you so much Shelley

Yeah, relationships need a lot of work and compromises. I think today will be a better day

Justin and I will go to Starbucks and study a little and then I'm hanging out with the girls tonight. Going to my first football game

Jenny · 10-02-2004, 10:11 AM

Saturday:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 slice lc bread, salsa
2: Mandarin Chicken salad at wendy's. Plus three fries and a bite of Justin's hamburger.
3: 5 oz chicken, veggies, ff sf gelatin

Too little food, tummy was hurting and giving me a hard time

Workouts:
- AM: 45 min running

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 02:26 PM

I'm glad things are starting to look up princess. All of IM is cloudy when your sunshine doesn't shine! I know it is hard to adjust to your new life in a new country away from everything and everyone you've ever known. And those things do put stress on a relationship. Plus, you never were around each other for extended periods of time as you are now, but I truly think that your love is strong and this is merely a bump in the road. No relationship goes off without a hitch, without problems, and even without the occassional breakup. But all of those things, they have the potential to strengthen that relationship. If love can overcome and conquer, then it's truly meant to be. Don't give up, keep your head high, and work out those compromises. It may be good to really lean on your girlfriends for support, and perhaps even seek out someone else or like a support group for people adjusting to a new place. School is very very stressful without all the other stuff added on top of it, and added up it can make anybody crazy. Wipe those tears out of your eyes and take a long hypnotizing run outside if you can. Do whatever relaxes you. And don't be afraid. You will be ok, I promise. Love, Viv

Jenny · 10-02-2004, 02:43 PM

Aww, Viv, thank you

I almost started crying reading that!

Justin and I are doing great again. We really share something amazing and it's nothing I want to throw away just cause it's hard sometimes. We just got back from being out for a while, having coffee and then lunch. We have so much fun together and now that the air is cleared between us it's all so much better. We had a long talk yesterday about what we need from each other. I really think he's the one for me

Thanks for all the advice for adjusting. Though I feel pretty adjusted

Things are different, but a good kind of different.

You me and Jill really do need to meet one day

M.J.H. · 10-02-2004, 04:03 PM

Awww, that's great that things with you and Justin are going well! I am so glad to hear it. Hang in there, every couple goes through good times and bad. Diet and all that is looking great!

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 04:31 PM

I'm so happy to hear the good news!!! Yes I would so love to meet you and Jilly!! I *might* be going to Daytona Beach, Florida for a few days in early November with friends, but unfortunately it'd have to be a direct flight no stops. Are you far from Florida?

M.J.H. · 10-02-2004, 08:04 PM

Jenny actually lives in Virginia, where I am from GBC. So yeah she's definitely far from Florida. I think that IM should have one big huge meet in a central location, where everyone can come.

aggies1ut · 10-02-2004, 08:10 PM

There is one. It's the 'O' in Vegas. It's not centrally located, but it's been the traditional IM meeting place. Besides between the East Coast and West Coast, centrally located is the freakin' Midwest. Who wants to go there? lol

Jill · 10-02-2004, 08:34 PM

Hey beauty-ful!

Glad things smoothed over with you and Justin. Steve and I have our moments too, men.

Why dont you come to vegas this Oct???? We will meet, you and Justin did.

Someday

Jenny · 10-02-2004, 08:51 PM

Hey guys!

Terrible stomach thing today.. hurt.. could hardly keep any food. Have been eating too little today.. Couldn't do my shoulder workout.
And Justin and I are fighting again

Jenny · 10-02-2004, 08:52 PM

Oh and I can't go to Vegas. No money for that.

Jill · 10-02-2004, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny

Hey guys!

Terrible stomach thing today.. hurt.. could hardly keep any food. Have been eating too little today.. Couldn't do my shoulder workout.
And Justin and I are fighting again

My tummy hurts too, and Im trying to guzzle as much water as I can to prevent bloating tomorrow.

What happened with you and Justin?

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 10:59 PM

Stay strong *HUGS*

We need to have an east coast IM meetup.

Jenny · 10-03-2004, 08:03 AM

Yeah, lets have an east coast meetup

Justin and I just fight about silly things, we're good again. We were both supposed to party on our own yesterday with friends and I guess that wasn't a good idea. I went to bed early and am now ready for a run

M.J.H. · 10-03-2004, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Justin and I just fight about silly things, we're good again.

A few months ago I got out of a 3.5 year relationship, so trust me, I know exactly what you mean! For some reason when you get a certain point you just start picking each other apart, I have no idea why. I know a lot of couples that do this, actually. Getting in little disputes about different opinions you each have, etc. Hang in there though, these times will definitely pass.

Jenny · 10-03-2004, 06:28 PM

Mike, yeah.. It's hard sometimes. But Justin and I are so great together when we don't let things stress us out. We had a wonderful day together today

Am about to go down to his place for a nice bubble bath

Jenny · 10-03-2004, 06:31 PM

I am going to join the triathlon club and the cycling club here

I emailed them and they wrote me back with some information. My roomies are about one thing and that is partying. I'm more than that, and I need to find friends that have the same interests as me. So, I'm going to join some clubs

There's an outdoor club too that I'm going to contact, sounds like fun. If this is going to be the great year that I want it to be I better take control and make it the best year

Jenny · 10-03-2004, 06:36 PM

Okay, diet today.. let's see.

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 slice lc bread
2: not a meal, coffee at joe muggs while studying. Half and half and splenda in coffee. Also had a few sips of Justin's Reeses frappé, which tasted amazing

3: Oriental Shrimp salad, 1 fried shrimp from Justin's plate
4: 6 egg whites, 1 slice lc bread
5: 1 slice lc bread, 2 tbsp pb, 2 cups lc milk

food not great today

I'm somewhat trying to maintain now, pretty happy with where I am

Workouts:
- AM: 45 min powerwalk, lotsa hills

- Weights: shoulders
shoulder presses: 4x8
Lateral raises: 4x8-10
Up right rows: 4x7-8
Rear delt lifts: 4x8
- 20 min stationary biking

Jill · 10-03-2004, 09:07 PM

Its cute that you always take 'bites' and 'tastes' of Justins food-I sometimes do that with Steve's too!

A reese frappe?? OMG

sounds yummy!

As for clubs I think that is a great idea.

I am not a "partyer" at all either-not a drinker either, unlike your roomies. Its also a great way to meet new peeps

hikerchick · 10-03-2004, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny

I am going to join the triathlon club and the cycling club here

I emailed them and they wrote me back with some information. My roomies are about one thing and that is partying. I'm more than that, and I need to find friends that have the same interests as me. So, I'm going to join some clubs

There's an outdoor club too that I'm going to contact, sounds like fun. If this is going to be the great year that I want it to be I better take control and make it the best year

That is such a great idea. You need to find some like-minded people to hang with. I was a member of the outing club all through college, it was the best thing I ever did. Probably very similar to the outdoor club, we did lots of rock climbing, hiking and camping. Loved it!

Jenny · 10-04-2004, 06:00 AM

Jill, I know, Joe Muggs has em

I saw the sign for em and I was like "

Justin, why don't you get one??"

That's a great way to try things and only have a sip

Hiker, that sounds great

I think it's actually called the outing club now that I think of it

They don't have any contact info online, but as soon as I get it I'll shoot them an email. They're supposed to have different outdoor events like every week, sounds like so much fun!

greekblondechic · 10-04-2004, 10:06 AM

You ladies are so funny, since I don't have a man, when I want to try something I tell my brother to get it so I can taste it. I wish we had those Reese's frappes

OHH how I want something with peanut butter and chocolate right about now!

Jenny · 10-04-2004, 10:48 AM

Yeah, nibbles are fun

Though I'm going to stay away from sugar nibbles this week, at least until friday afternoon

I don't want it to go overboard, even though it only adds about 50-100 cals a day. I feel like being clean clean for a while.
Justin's parents are coming here on the 21st, I'm really looking forward to it

And I want to look perfect

Jenny · 10-04-2004, 10:52 AM

Monday:

Meals:
1: 6 whites, 1 slice lc bread, salsa
2: 1 turkey burger, 1 tsp pb, veggies, ff ranch
3: 1 cup Edy´s no sugar added ice cream

I bought this for a future treat and then my sister called and her boyfriend just broke up with her. I was sobbing with her and eating ice-cream

Oh well, it was only 200 cals

4: 5 oz chicken, veggies, salsa
5: 6 whites, veggies, ff ranch, 1 tsp pb

Totals:
1431 cals
152g protein 44%
90g carbs 27%
44g fat 29%

Workouts:
- AM: 40 min running
- Weights: Biceps and triceps
Pushdowns: 3x8
Reverse pushdowns: 2x8
Kickbacks: 3x8
DB curls: 3x8
Hammer curls: 3x8

Jill · 10-04-2004, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

You ladies are so funny, since I don't have a man, when I want to try something I tell my brother to get it so I can taste it. I wish we had those Reese's frappes

OHH how I want something with peanut butter and chocolate right about now!

Men are good for something

10-02-2004, 09:26 AM	#423
hikerchick Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Happy and Healthy Posts: 1,043	I'm glad you guys worked everything out. Relationships are hard, I guess that makes the good times even better. Don't sweat your meals yesterday, just do better today. I'm here for you if you ever need to talk sweetie. Have a better day today.
	We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit. - Socrates I am worth it!

10-02-2004, 10:11 AM	#425
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Saturday: Meals: 1: 6 whites, 1 slice lc bread, salsa 2: Mandarin Chicken salad at wendy's. Plus three fries and a bite of Justin's hamburger. 3: 5 oz chicken, veggies, ff sf gelatin Too little food, tummy was hurting and giving me a hard time Workouts: - AM: 45 min running Last edited by Jenny : 10-03-2004 at 04:46 AM.

10-02-2004, 02:26 PM	#426
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I'm glad things are starting to look up princess. All of IM is cloudy when your sunshine doesn't shine! I know it is hard to adjust to your new life in a new country away from everything and everyone you've ever known. And those things do put stress on a relationship. Plus, you never were around each other for extended periods of time as you are now, but I truly think that your love is strong and this is merely a bump in the road. No relationship goes off without a hitch, without problems, and even without the occassional breakup. But all of those things, they have the potential to strengthen that relationship. If love can overcome and conquer, then it's truly meant to be. Don't give up, keep your head high, and work out those compromises. It may be good to really lean on your girlfriends for support, and perhaps even seek out someone else or like a support group for people adjusting to a new place. School is very very stressful without all the other stuff added on top of it, and added up it can make anybody crazy. Wipe those tears out of your eyes and take a long hypnotizing run outside if you can. Do whatever relaxes you. And don't be afraid. You will be ok, I promise. Love, Viv
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-02-2004, 04:03 PM	#428
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Awww, that's great that things with you and Justin are going well! I am so glad to hear it. Hang in there, every couple goes through good times and bad. Diet and all that is looking great!
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

10-02-2004, 04:31 PM	#429
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I'm so happy to hear the good news!!! Yes I would so love to meet you and Jilly!! I might be going to Daytona Beach, Florida for a few days in early November with friends, but unfortunately it'd have to be a direct flight no stops. Are you far from Florida?
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-02-2004, 07:42 AM	#421
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Thank you BC I guess you know what it's like to move to another country and feel a little lonely when things get rough. Have a great weekend!

10-02-2004, 07:52 AM	#422
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Was exhausted last night after a rough day.. Going running this morning. I feel a bit guilty about yesterdays meals. I didn't eat for like 8 hours and then Justin and I ate out, got a movie and laid on the couch just holding each other for hours. Relationships are tough sometimes..

10-02-2004, 10:11 AM	#424
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Thank you so much Shelley Yeah, relationships need a lot of work and compromises. I think today will be a better day Justin and I will go to Starbucks and study a little and then I'm hanging out with the girls tonight. Going to my first football game

10-02-2004, 02:43 PM	#427
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Aww, Viv, thank you I almost started crying reading that! Justin and I are doing great again. We really share something amazing and it's nothing I want to throw away just cause it's hard sometimes. We just got back from being out for a while, having coffee and then lunch. We have so much fun together and now that the air is cleared between us it's all so much better. We had a long talk yesterday about what we need from each other. I really think he's the one for me Thanks for all the advice for adjusting. Though I feel pretty adjusted Things are different, but a good kind of different. You me and Jill really do need to meet one day

10-02-2004, 08:04 PM	#430
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Jenny actually lives in Virginia, where I am from GBC. So yeah she's definitely far from Florida. I think that IM should have one big huge meet in a central location, where everyone can come.
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

10-02-2004, 08:10 PM	#431
aggies1ut NorCal Elite Member* Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 3,580 Photos: 19	There is one. It's the 'O' in Vegas. It's not centrally located, but it's been the traditional IM meeting place. Besides between the East Coast and West Coast, centrally located is the freakin' Midwest. Who wants to go there? lol

10-02-2004, 08:34 PM	#432
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Hey beauty-ful! Glad things smoothed over with you and Justin. Steve and I have our moments too, men. Why dont you come to vegas this Oct???? We will meet, you and Justin did. Someday

10-02-2004, 08:51 PM	#433
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Hey guys! Terrible stomach thing today.. hurt.. could hardly keep any food. Have been eating too little today.. Couldn't do my shoulder workout. And Justin and I are fighting again

10-02-2004, 08:52 PM	#434
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Oh and I can't go to Vegas. No money for that.

10-02-2004, 10:59 PM	#436
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Stay strong HUGS We need to have an east coast IM meetup.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-03-2004, 08:03 AM	#437
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Yeah, lets have an east coast meetup Justin and I just fight about silly things, we're good again. We were both supposed to party on our own yesterday with friends and I guess that wasn't a good idea. I went to bed early and am now ready for a run

10-03-2004, 06:28 PM	#439
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Mike, yeah.. It's hard sometimes. But Justin and I are so great together when we don't let things stress us out. We had a wonderful day together today Am about to go down to his place for a nice bubble bath

10-03-2004, 06:31 PM	#440
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	I am going to join the triathlon club and the cycling club here I emailed them and they wrote me back with some information. My roomies are about one thing and that is partying. I'm more than that, and I need to find friends that have the same interests as me. So, I'm going to join some clubs There's an outdoor club too that I'm going to contact, sounds like fun. If this is going to be the great year that I want it to be I better take control and make it the best year

10-03-2004, 06:36 PM	#441
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Okay, diet today.. let's see. Meals: 1: 6 whites, 1 slice lc bread 2: not a meal, coffee at joe muggs while studying. Half and half and splenda in coffee. Also had a few sips of Justin's Reeses frappé, which tasted amazing 3: Oriental Shrimp salad, 1 fried shrimp from Justin's plate 4: 6 egg whites, 1 slice lc bread 5: 1 slice lc bread, 2 tbsp pb, 2 cups lc milk food not great today I'm somewhat trying to maintain now, pretty happy with where I am Workouts: - AM: 45 min powerwalk, lotsa hills - Weights: shoulders shoulder presses: 4x8 Lateral raises: 4x8-10 Up right rows: 4x7-8 Rear delt lifts: 4x8 - 20 min stationary biking Last edited by Jenny : 10-03-2004 at 08:32 PM.

10-03-2004, 09:07 PM	#442
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Its cute that you always take 'bites' and 'tastes' of Justins food-I sometimes do that with Steve's too! A reese frappe?? OMG sounds yummy! As for clubs I think that is a great idea. I am not a "partyer" at all either-not a drinker either, unlike your roomies. Its also a great way to meet new peeps

10-04-2004, 06:00 AM	#444
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Jill, I know, Joe Muggs has em I saw the sign for em and I was like " Justin, why don't you get one??" That's a great way to try things and only have a sip Hiker, that sounds great I think it's actually called the outing club now that I think of it They don't have any contact info online, but as soon as I get it I'll shoot them an email. They're supposed to have different outdoor events like every week, sounds like so much fun!

10-04-2004, 10:06 AM	#445
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	You ladies are so funny, since I don't have a man, when I want to try something I tell my brother to get it so I can taste it. I wish we had those Reese's frappes OHH how I want something with peanut butter and chocolate right about now!
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-04-2004, 10:48 AM	#446
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Yeah, nibbles are fun Though I'm going to stay away from sugar nibbles this week, at least until friday afternoon I don't want it to go overboard, even though it only adds about 50-100 cals a day. I feel like being clean clean for a while. Justin's parents are coming here on the 21st, I'm really looking forward to it And I want to look perfect

10-04-2004, 10:52 AM	#447
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Monday: Meals: 1: 6 whites, 1 slice lc bread, salsa 2: 1 turkey burger, 1 tsp pb, veggies, ff ranch 3: 1 cup Edy´s no sugar added ice cream I bought this for a future treat and then my sister called and her boyfriend just broke up with her. I was sobbing with her and eating ice-cream Oh well, it was only 200 cals 4: 5 oz chicken, veggies, salsa 5: 6 whites, veggies, ff ranch, 1 tsp pb Totals: 1431 cals 152g protein 44% 90g carbs 27% 44g fat 29% Workouts: - AM: 40 min running - Weights: Biceps and triceps Pushdowns: 3x8 Reverse pushdowns: 2x8 Kickbacks: 3x8 DB curls: 3x8 Hammer curls: 3x8 Last edited by Jenny : 10-04-2004 at 08:51 PM.

10-04-2004, 12:49 PM	#449
BritChick Senior Member Elite Member