Better than I thought! September 30, 2009

So After vacationing on the Cape and being a Kennedy wannabe I had a crohns flare. When I have a flare I cannot eat veggies, or anything with fiber because it messes my stomach up. So- I ate alot of “less heatlthy” things. I was so certain when I saw Julie today that I was up 10 lbs. I weighed on a scale I haven’t used consistently- and I was prepared for the gain. After my session with Julie- it put things in perspective and made me realize that I really did do good things this month too- and that one week did not “undo” my progress. I played with Cooper on the beach. We walked alot. So- I lost 3.8lbs!! I am so happy- and this takes me to 36lbs. ( I had gained some last month). I was thrilled- and even more motivated. thanks Julie!!!!

Cape Cod September 16, 2009

So my last vacation trip of the summer is coming up.  We are headed to Cape Cod for a few days.  I’m really looking forward to it and we used to go every year until I started trying to have a baby so now I’ll get to take my baby there!  We always stay with this lovely liberal couple names Ken and Maryse in a cottage that they rent to us for the same amount every year in Hyannis.  Cooper turns 2 on Thanksgiving, so we are going to try and get a few pics of him up there and we are really excited to eat at Seafood Sams.  Seafood Sams is a divish type of roadside seafood place that sells all manner of scallops, lobster, shrimp, clams etc.  We eat there almost every day we love it that much.  My healthy twist on this vacation is that we are planning to rent bikes and bike over Provincetown!  I haven’t biked in years but I think that will be a good way to ensure that we are active and off-set my Seafood Sams experience.  After we get back I am getting back to the forum on a tighter schedule.  I need to really focus and lose this last 15-20lbs and plus I want my “me” time back.  Being on that tradmill late at night was really great for me in more ways than one.  As a mom with a full-time day job I always feel like I am competing with the clock- and no matter what and by choice and joy.. Cooper’s needs come first.  That can leave little or no time for me to do anything to refuel, relax and rejuvinate.  The treadmills did that for me.  The drive to and from the gym did that for me.  Send me good thoughts and “move”energy so that I remain motivated when I return. 

So- until next time… be well!  Oh and the new Philly Cheesteak sandwhich from Subway is YUMMY!  It’s my treat from time to time.

Current Read: Scar Tissue- Memoir by Anthony Keidis from The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Current Music Addiction: Brandi Carlile

When Can I go Back? September 4, 2009

Vancouver is the most amazing city.  It is stunningly beautiful and it’s clean.  We had gorgeous weather during the whole trip.  sun, 72 degrees and zero humidity.  Now, I did not see Edward Cullen…. but I did get to visit the sites where they filmed New Moon and are now filming Eclipse.  I watched a live shoot!!  I so wish I could have gotten closer.  I was thinking of ways to smuggle carrie in- steal her audio gear and act like a member of the crew.  I also considered trying to be on of the 500 extras they had on set that day.  I bet you I could have…. but mom was with me and I was feeling less gutsy.   Even though I had room service cheescake and chocolate amaretto cake and an all you can eat chocolate bar….. I think I managed to do enough walking (and running after stars) to keep the weight gain to a minimum.  I was conscious of every single solitary bite that went into my mouth though- and that alone is a big positive change for me.  I was notorious for “mindless eating”.  I would be so full- to the point of nausea, and would not be able to tell you what all I had just eaten or how much of what.  Not now… I know.

If you have a chance- visit Vancouver.  the Canadian mountain range just wraps around the city like a security blanket.  there is a gorgeous park which is bigger than the city and NY’s Central Park called Stanley Park.  It is beautiful and filled with protected forrest- filled with hemlocks, cedars…. huge redwoods.  I really just can’t say enough.

And yes!  I did wear my bathing suit to the pool!  Mom and I even took a photo although it will be burned.  I hope everyone has a great labor day weekend!  I’ll be playing as much as possible with Cooper to burn some calories…and since there’s a little bit of a nip in the air I think I’ll make vegetable soup for the weekend. 

Be well, jennifer

Current Music Addiction: Daughtry, The new Black Crowes

Reading: Anything twilight.  just started the book over.