Edward Cullen- I’m coming to Vancouver for you! August 25, 2009

So- this is the week that my mom and I are going to Vancouver to visit the third Twilight movie set!  I am so excited excpet I have this stinkin head cold.  Colds are not fun!!  I am hoping that I run into Rob Pattinson (Edward) .  Mom and I are taking the movie too so we can watch it in the room.  We are such dorks!  I am probably most excited because I have a new tank top that has a vampire mouth complete with fangs in all red sequins that I can now wear and not feel self conscious!!  I am thrilled.  So- wish me luck……

I had my session with Julie and she gave me alot of fantastic suggestions for getting myself back into track with my moving and fitness.  I am at the end of the last Twilight book (remember my rule was that I could not read it unless I’m on the treadmill) and I have like 10 pages left.  I just don’t want it to end.  So- I am going to re-read the books and go public with my US Weekly addiction!!  Also, we did brainstorm about ways to excercise with Cooper when I can’t find a sitter.  So- all in all I am very enthusiastic about meeting my newly set 50 lb goal.  I moved it from 40 to 50.  I was up 1.5 lbs this week but it’s not getting me down!  I hope all of you have a wonderful week and I’ll check back in after Vancouver!!

Be well,

jennifer

Current music addiction: Daughtry

Dr. Bombays August 7, 2009

Current weight: 172 (I’m down 31 lbs)- actually 34 because I was really 206 at the start!

Mood: Encouraged

Struggle: I’ve plateaued!

So I have a new favorite place.  It’s called Dr. Bombay’s Tea Shop.  Dr. Bombay’s is a quaint little tea/coffee bistro of a place in Candler Park near the Flying Biscuit.  When I have a spare second, I find myself trying to get here.  It has a very eclectic and whimsical decor, and more importantly, they have the most delicious Earl Grey tea.  I have switched my creamer and calorie laden coffee for earl grey tea with Splenda and skim milk  When I looked over the calories I was taking in from my creamer, I was floored.  Now, let me say that I used ALOT of flavored creamer.  I loved Hazelnut, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Italian Biscotti- you name it. A serving size is a TABLESPOON!  Are you kidding?  I’m talking at least 1/4 cup! So- by cutting it out and switching to tea I am saving about 400 calories a day!!! Anyway- back to Dr. Bombay.  So in addition to a fantastic atmosphere, 50′s and big band swing music and yummy tea, they have “High Tea” everyday at 3:30-5:30 (really anytime you want to order it).  High Tea consists of tea for two, scones and finger sandwiches.  FUN!  It ends up being a fun and light dinner for me (if I have the will power to skip on the Devonshire clotted cream .  Stop by and check it out if your ever in the Decatur area.  I will warn you though- it’s crowded on the weekends and the space is small.

I was going to attend my 15 year high school reunion this coming weekend, but I did not want to miss the Forum workout with my challenge buddies.  Also, I figure if I chose to workout now- I’ll look better for the 20 year reunion.   I have not been on the treadmill in a few weeks, so Im hoping this will kick start me back into getting back in the groove.  

ok- till next post, eat well and be well.

Blessings, jennifer

Current music addiction: Glenn Miller Band, Tommy Dorsey

Reading: Anything that has to do with Twilight- companion books, tabloids.  That’s right- I”m shameless.