Weekend roundup

I miss blogging regularly. It is fun to look back and see what happened in the past. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. We had a laid back one. The kids both had soccer games Saturday morning and then we basically just hung out around the house all day. We did get out to go eat Mexican for dinner. Fajitas, yum! Sunday was spent going to church, coming home and preparing for a mission trip meeting, grocery shopping and then church last night. I am leading a mission trip to Ecuador in October with Visiting Orphans.

Fighting the Fat Girl Within

Funny how my last post on here was on a day where my eating had been out of control and I had eaten over my calorie range.  It seems so senseless for me to even be on here blogging right now as so many around the U.S. are suffering right now with the news of the bombing in Boston at the Boston Marathon today.  I am praying for all involved.

I need to vent so if anyone happens to read this, sorry, lol.

I put SO much pressure on myself to stay at this weight.  I do NOT want to be fat again nor ever gain weight again in my life.  It is a DAILY struggle for me.  Some days are a little easier than others but it is a struggle daily nonetheless.  

Today started out fine, what messed me up was that I had an unexpected "lunch" with a friend at 10:45...therefore I was hungry mid afternoon and snacked like crazy all afternoon.  I had no calories left at dinner and was ravenous.  I thought I would come up with something to eat that would be in the 300-400 calorie range and I would go run it off and be even for the day.  Well, I decided to cook tacos but I was SO hungry that I got into the fig newton crisps and ate 4 without even blinking an eye...200 calories...then I decided to eat some tortilla chips with cheese and taco seasoning...made two servings...360 calories eaten without thinking...all while still cooking dinner.  After that the oatmeal creme pies (that my husband purchased, I know better than to bring things like that into this house because I will eat them) were staring me in the face...so I ate one...and then another...340 calories instantly down the hatch...needless to say I didn't even eat the tacos but crammed 900+ empty calories down my throat putting me over by that many calories today and so far I haven't exercised yet.  It is only 6:25 p.m. here and I guarantee you I will be hungry before bed and go to bed hungry.

I hate myself when I do this, I feel so much regret over food, it is a battle, I know better but sometimes I just go nuts and binge.  I want to be free from this stronghold in my life.  I HATE it...absolutely HATE it.  

If you read this, thanks for letting me vent, I know most won't understand and think I am absolutely NUTS!

***ETA: Decided to go on a short prayer run for those affected by the Boston Marathon.  I have a sweet friend who has been my running inspiration that ran the marathon today and is safe and she and her family and all those affected have been on my heart today.  The bonus is I ran 3.34 miles and burned approximately 334 calories:)

I hate my abs!

I am sitting here feeling sorry for myself because today I have eaten 1,000+ more calories than I should have.  I am on a 1500 net calorie plan on my fitness pal.  I have been out of weight loss mode but every time I take myself out of it the pounds creep back on.  I didn't exercise today which is part of the problem.  It wouldn't have been so bad if I had.  I got into the graham crackers and ate almost an entire sleeve...not a huge deal but it is when you go over your calories for the day.  

My lowest weight was back in September and I got down to 127.  I measure my inches too and they are the same everywhere but I have gained an inch right at my belly button.  I currently weigh 135ish...some days it is 137.  So a gain of 8-10 lbs.  While it shows a significant gain over the winter months on the scale it doesn't show in inches or in my clothes to a huge extent.  

Me with the kiddos- jeans are a size 6- I typically wear a 4 or 6 and basically size S shirts.- size 4 dresses

The following is why I beat myself up so much.  My abs are going to be the death of me.  Part of it is having 2 kids and the other part is the damage from being over 200 lbs.  My skin is very stretched out so therefore it sags.  I just HATE it!!!!  Lets not even discuss that it is almost bathing suit season.  I just want my body to look like I work my butt off all the time like I do...ugh!  I know I could eat better...that is my downfall.  I LOVE food!!!

Sorry for the no makeup right before a workout at home pics

Just for my reference

July10/Dec12

I am cleaning out pictures on my computer and I had posted this on fb back in December and wanted to put it somewhere else for reference before I delete it on my computer so this is for me...carry on..have a good day, lol:)

New Blog

Hey guys, I am going to start a new blog that focuses less on my weight loss.  I've shared a lot on here and I just don't like everyone seeing it, lol so I am going to start posting at www.bitsandpiecesofjenniferslife.blogspot.com if you want to find me there:)

I just want to eat....

I just want to eat pizza (more than 2 pieces at a time),cake,brownies, cookies, poptarts,chips,doughnuts,burritos,enchiladas,cereal,etc, etc, etc without having to worry about gaining weight.  I HATE how every bite I eat shows up on my body...argh!  I'm the same size it's not that I am just SO sick of worrying about every bite that goes into my mouth...I'm HUNGRY!!!!

Anybody here?

It is funny to me how facebook, twitter and instagram have taken over and the blog world has slowly dwindled away.  I don't read them as much as I use to anymore and I certainly don't post like I did.  I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 We started a new tradition and went on a family run Christmas morning after we opened presents:)

We had a laid back Christmas this year and were super casual for the event:)

Iron Bowl

As you can tell I am outnumbered in our family...I'm the lone Auburn fan:)

I love you to God and back...

I take Hayden to school every morning and Ken takes Kayla.  He works close to her school so we just divide and conquer.  We try to go on breakfast dates with our kids a couple of times a month for some special one on one time.  This morning Ken took Kayla to Ihop and Hayden wanted to go to McDonalds for a McGriddle.  (I had an egg mcmuffin...still semi-healthy.)  Anyway, Hayden said Momma, I love you so much...I said..I love you more...too the moon and back...He said..I love you to God and back:)  Too sweet...I love this little guy and he is growing up WAY too fast!  I can't believe he is almost halfway through Kindergarten.  I feel like he was just born!

Huntsville Half Marathon

3rd half marathon is in the books...PR'd by over 32 minutes...2:02:56 baby!  Average pace of 9:18 per mile...whoot!!! 

Half Marathon Week!

My 3rd half marathon is this coming Saturday.  Praying that these legs and feet will carry me through.  As you may recall my last half in February was a disaster.  I developed runners knee and shouldn't have ran the race but did anyway and my knee locked up after 5 miles and I had to walk/run the next 8 miles while dragging my right leg.  It was awful and devastating.  I feel strong and ready for Saturday...praying for a great race:)

Ugh...it's never ending:(

These pics are from Aug, Sept and today...my ab muscles are more defined but I look thinner in the first pic...I don't like this and I'm not too sure what to do about it.  The last thing I want is to look bigger:(

October Days in pictures

 Lunch with Hayden @ school

 Early morning breakfast date @ Jacks before school

 Me and Kayla @ Hayden's fall festival

 Kiddos hula-hooping at fall festival

 Kayla's training runs for her 2nd 5k

Cutie pie on Hat Day @ his school 

I pray I never see the before again!

I LOVE Advocare

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Guess what I registered for today??!!

My 3rd half marathon...SO excited...cannot wait!  November 10th here I come:)

Lost???

I'm sitting here in front of my computer once again...it seems to be where I spend a lot of time lately....wasting time.  This is the first year that both of my kids are in school.  I feel...well...lost.  Sure, there is laundry to do, a dishwasher to load and unload, floors to mop, etc but is that my purpose in this world right now...day after day?  I'm struggling with trying to find my place now.  I teach aerobics 2 days a week and that is the highlight of my daytime hours while my kids are in school....adult interaction.  Sitting at home alone day after day is SO lonely and boring.  I miss my babies...I don't really like this phase but I know I will adjust.  Ideally I will find something part time a few days a week that gives me some fun $.  I did apply to Target a couple of months ago but they responded that they didn't choose me....I guess they are wondering what someone with a Master's degree wants with being a cashier...it is called adult interaction people;)  I wanted to document this for myself so thanks for letting me:)

The Fair

Last Thursday night we loaded up and went to the local fair.  It always comes to town in September and I have gone almost every year since I was a child.  It brings back great memories for me because I remember getting excited for it to come every year near my birthday.  We skipped Kayla's soccer practice because Thursday was the least expensive night to go.  It was $30 per carload and this got your admission and armbands.  Normally armbands alone are $20 per person.  We couldn't miss this opportunity and honestly this is probably the night we will go to the fair from now on.  We got there about 6:00 and left about 8:20ish. To my surprise it wasn't overly crowded.  

Slipping

I have to be honest....the past 2 weeks I have been slipping on my eating habits.  I am not necessarily eating horrible foods but I am eating too many calories a day.  I'm struggling and if I think about it too much I get terrified of gaining all of my weight back.  I have been MAJORLY stressed out lately and when I am stressed I want carbs....bad carbs....like chocolate chip cookies, sweet cereal, pizza, etc.  I was doing GREAT and now I feel like I am doing horrible.  I tried to do better today but still failed...ugh:(  

Why is it?

Why is it that when I eat junk food I feel like I need to go into confession mode and tell everyone.  I mean really, who cares that I ate a bowl of Frosted Flakes this morning rather than my protein shake.  Do you really care?  Does it change how you feel about me?  Do you think less of me?  No....you really don't care so why do I?