Jennifer's Journal
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@LinCharpentier oh it was sinfully delicious. I ended up putting all the ingredients into the recipe database and found out that one slice is 1,119 calories. I knew it would be high, but I wasn’t expecting over 1000 calories. I’ve had the Fitbit One and used it for several years. It got to where it wasn’t counting all my steps anymore. Back in August I got the Fitbit Blaze and got used to it being on my wrist fairly quickly. I absolutely love it!0
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@LinCharpentier Thanks! It was delicious but I found out today that one slice has 1,119 calories! Yikes! I had the Fitbit One for a few years until it stopped counting all my steps. This past August I got the Fitbit Blaze and got used to it being on my wrist fairly quickly. I love it!0
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I would totally love the recipe for that cake if you don't mind sharing!0
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Yesterday I couldn’t get entries to post so sorry, @LinCharpentier, I didn’t mean to tag you in two very similar but different entries.
@tcunbeliever I actually got the recipe from Pinterest. https://hugsandcookiesxoxo.com/2014/03/reeses-peanut-butter-cup-cheesecake-brownie-crust.html enjoy! It’s very good but extremely high in calories.0 -
Thank you so much, that looks AMAZING and I think I will try it...for a special occasion...like, hey, it's Thursday, let's have cake!0
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OMG what a cake !
It's food like that that make me wish I didn't know about calories.
I could definitely celebrate Thursdays with that one.0 -
totaldetermination wrote: »It's food like that that make me wish I didn't know about calories.
I could definitely celebrate Thursdays with that one.
Me too! haha
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@tcunbeliever @totaldetermination @WifiresGettingFit y’all are making me laugh! Thursday sounds like a glorious occasion for that cake. I had a small sliver today. I gave a big chunk to a friend of mine and still have half a cake left. My mom suggested I freeze it and I told her that it’s best it’s not in my house at all. Lol! Next birthday, I’ll be checking the calories BEFORE making the cake. I almost didn’t check the calories but curiosity got the best of me. Now I regret that decision. Ignorance would have been such bliss!!
I haven’t done too bad today. I’ve been really slacking on going to the gym. The house got away from me and so I’ve been doing a lot of cleaning to get it caught back up. I’ve used that as an excuse to not go to the gym. Bad, bad habit. Gotta get back! I usually don’t go on Thursdays since I go grocery shopping right after I drop my daughter off at school. Friday I’ll definitely be going to the gym. I can’t talk my way out of that one!1 -
Did you make it to the gym ?
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@totaldetermination Unfortunately no. Something ended up coming up keeping me from being able to go.
Well, it hasn’t been a fun last few days. I’m going to have to take a break from the journal for a little while. I’m going through some issues right now and need to focus on that. I’ll be still trying to log my food but until this storm passes, it may be hit or miss. I will be back, I just don’t know how long I’ll be off of here.0 -
@jcaldwell0331 I'm sorry to hear things are rough right now. I hope things improve soon.
If you need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to message me. *hugs*0 -
@WifiresGettingFit Thank you. I really do appreciate it.0
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@jcaldwell0331 You're welcome
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Sending you best wishes 1
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I’m baaaack!! Things are starting to look up and I’m hopeful that it will continue in that direction. Between some family issues and then me having a fever (spiking to 103) for 5 days straight....it’s been a whirlwind of a week. I tested negative for strep and flu and now I’ve been referred to an ENT to see why I keep getting sick. Looking at my tonsils you’d think it was strep. I don’t know. Hopefully when they call me to set up the appt, I can get in quickly so I can get some answers. I guess the one good thing that came from the last 5 days....I’ve lost about 4 lbs. LOL My fever finally broke today and I’m praying it stays that way! I’m going to let my body fully recover and will return to the gym either later this week or Monday. When my full appetite returns I’m going to try to refrain from eating myself out of house and home. I’m a little afraid that hunger is going to come back with a vengeance. But anyway, I’m glad to be back on here.
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Welcome back, glad things are looking up! Hopefully you get answers and start feeling 100% better soon! HUGS0
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Great to see you back
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@WifiresGettingFit @totaldetermination Thank you! It’s great to be back and feeling better!
Did great today! Helps a bunch when your appetite is still a little off. lol I ate more today than I have the past 5 days and it was glorious! LOL I still ended the day under my calorie goal. Tomorrow I have to go grocery shopping so Airborne and hand sanitizer are going to be my best friends!0 -
Ended the day under my calorie goal. After grocery shopping, I was physically exhausted and so I spent the rest of the day being lazy.
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Had a wonderful, much needed, day with my husband in Ft Worth at Cabela’s and then Bass Pro Shop! My daughter is at my mom’s so we were able to have some time to just us for a while. I went WAY over my calories today but we ate out for every meal. I’ll definitely do much better tomorrow. lol0
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Glad you enjoyed your time out!0
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Sounds like a fabulous day. I would have gone over, too. 0
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It has felt so good to get back to the gym the last 2 mornings. I’ve also been doing a lot better with my calorie intake. Being sick took me from the 230s down into the 220s. I’ve managed to not jump back up into the 230s and have really been trying to stick to the plan that I put in place for myself. So far I’ve done really well and am proud of this small accomplishment. I’ve learned that making future goals (i.e. by August I hope to be x amount of pounds) only overwhelms me and I fall off quicker. Lately I’ve been just focusing on one day at a time. I can’t worry about tomorrow since it’s not here yet and I still have today to get through. This is still difficult for me since things are still a little shaky around here and I’m an emotional eater. So, one day at a time, one meal at a time and limited snacks. I can lose this weight. I can conquer my emotional eating habits. I cannot quit.0
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You're doing great! 1
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Got over 12k steps today!! I tried to stay busy today and not just come home after the gym and veg the rest of the day. I typically come home and do a lot of sitting after the gym. I conquered the lazies today!!0
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Woohoo!!!0
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Well, I’m glad I’m losing weight but the stress from the stuff that’s going on is wearing me out. Exhaustion......Depression...... I could sleep for several days straight. I’ll be ending my night with a big deficit. However, I’ve gotten 104 oz of water so far and I’ve got 1 more bottle to drink and it’ll bring my water total up to 130 oz.0
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maybe a cup of tea and a hot bath...be nice to yourself...sometimes relaxation is more than just sleep...0
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I feel the need to share a little of what’s going on.
Back story.... my husband was in the Air Force for 6 years. He did 3 tours overseas (Iraq and Afghanistan). The last 2 deployments really messed him up. He’s got PTSD and refuses to talk to anyone about it.....but the VA is a joke anyway, I can’t really blame him. There are good and bad days.....but more good than bad. Ok fast forward....
3 week’s ago he had a break down. All of these emotions that were pent up started coming out. I literally thought he was going to ask me for a divorce. He didn’t and we’ve been working together to help with these issues that have been suppressed for so long. Then about a week later he tells me that there is a job about to open back where he’s from in SE Kentucky and since his brother in law is over hiring he’d definitely get the job. He found out the job is night shift and he said he’d only accept a day shift job, so him and his brother in law are looking in to making that possible. We are currently in East Texas, where I grew up. I’m extremely close to my family so this possible move is hard on me. So, already a lot of heartache for me, on top of still doing all that I already do (I won’t go into all of that. I’m a very giving person, I get joy out of seeing others happy from what I have given or done for them. My mom and best friend keep calling me selfless...I’m just trying to do what’s best for my family and making my husband as comfortable as possible with all he has to deal with) I found out the other night that he’s no longer physically attracted to me. He said he stills loves me very much but that the attraction is not there. I used to be 75 lbs smaller than I am right now. So, now with that added stress, I walk around more like a zombie. I love my husband so incredibly much and I am trying to lose this weight for good this time. Not just for him but for me and our daughter.
So, that’s the gist of what’s been happening in my world. Things will get better, I will lose this weight, and we’ll find us a new normal whether it’s here or in Kentucky. My mom is already talking about her taking trips to Kentucky and us FaceTiming and such. lol I have a wonderful family and I have a wonderful husband, we’ve just got some things to iron out for now.0 -
I was way under my calorie goal again yesterday. I have to do better today and eat more. I’m burning around 800 calories at the gym and consuming around 1000 calories. My best friend is working with me on getting a better meal plan together that I’ll be able to use food to my advantage and lose weight while still eating properly. I nearly passed out yesterday (or at least got pretty light headed) while I was putting dinner onto plates. Today my goal is to get to 1600 calories. I can tell my husband feels really bad for what was revealed over the weekend. He’s been extremely lovey dovey to me which is out of character for him. I am sad that he ever felt not attracted to me but I am enjoying the hugs, hand holding, kisses, and other things like that. This is a difficult time right now but I know it will get better.0
