Why You Actin' So Cray Cray?

The kids and I are big fans of "Gravity Falls" on the Disney Channel. It's basically like "Eerie Indiana", but in cartoon form. It's also HILARIOUS!! In one of the episodes, is the scene from the video above. Well, yesterday, I had to pick up some meds at Walmart. Out of nowhere, the kids keep saying "Girl, why you actin' so cray cray?" Every time they said it, it got funnier and funnier! I can only imagine what the other patrons of Walmart were thinking. Thank you children, for giving me a giggle. :) 

1 month down!

Well, I made it a whole month! *pat on back*

The past week didn't result in a big loss, but that's ok because I've lost a couple inches. I haven't been to the gym in a week due to nerve regeneration pain in my stomach. As it gets better, my gym visits will increase and so will my weight loss.

Tonight I met with a lovely group of people from a weight loss support group that I'm in. It was a great time and I got a lot of information from them all. It's so nice to be able to talk with people that have gone through what I'm going through...it's a relief to hear that it's all normal.

While visiting with my pals, we were talking about the dreaded upchucking that happens after eating too much and they helped me to realize that chicken seems to be the culprit for me. Although a good source of protein, it's not so bueno for my pouch. I'm thinking I may be leaning toward a partially vegetarian diet again to see how it goes. The only things that have caused me to run to the bathroom have been meats...so, I think it's worth a shot!

I had a couple of "WOOHOO!" moments today: 1)I was able to comfortably fit into my skinny jeans, AND they looked awesome!! 2)My boobs stick out farther than my gut!

Well, that's this week's check in!! See ya in a week!

Week 3 weigh in and update!

This weeks weight: 246.8!

I've been dealing with some medical problems so I haven't been to the gym or been up for much of any exercise. Plus I'm in the "losing inches instead of pounds" phase. Yes, I'm making excuses as to why I didn't lose 10 pounds this week lol. I've discovered the harder I push myself, the harder it is to heal properly. So, I'm taking it easier than I have been.

One of the cool things that happened this week, is I decided to do some runs this spring. I will be doing a Challenge Obesity run with my local weight loss support group friends and then I'm going to do the Color Run with a bunch of friends. I'm super excited...you don't even know. In a month I'm going to start the couch to 5k program so that I can learn how to run. One of my "skinny bucket list" things is to do a mud run...I will get there...but this is a great first step!

I know there's more I want to write...but I think I'm going to pass out. SO! Until next time folks!

No Turning Back, Not Backing Down.

                                

I've come to a point in my life where I need to make a choice. Things can't stay the same forever and I've got to make positive changes to become the person I want to be. For so long I lived my life afraid of hurting someone's feelings while I sat back and had mine hurt time and time again. No more. I am done being a doormat. Done being used. Done being unappreciated.
        

 

I've decided I need to cut a lot of people out of my life. Some of these have been a long time coming. These unhealthy relationships have been dragging me down mentally and emotionally and I'm tired of it. Just because we're related, doesn't mean I want to be your friend. Just because we're "family" doesn't mean I need to know you. Just because we've known each other for many years, doesn't mean I have to know you forever. Just because we used to be best friends doesn't mean I need to accept your bullshit. The thing is, the people I'm cutting out are not people I'm interested in ever having in my life again. I've made a choice and I choose ME! I'm done being passive aggressive Jenny. I'm Going to be assertive and take care of me. I'M NOT LOOKING BACK!

 

 Let the mother fucker burn.

 

A little side story to some of the people I've cut out that I feel is very important:

 

One of the things that bugs the crap out of me is someone telling me that I'm wrong because I don't agree with them. That's such bullshit. Your truth is not THE truth. Mine isn't either. Our truth is our opinion (unless you can show me some unbiased FACTS). I understand that, others need to too.

 

 

I'm not a very political person. But I am a patriotic one. I feel blessed to be born in the USA. I am free to have and express my opinions. I am free to be me. Some may not like my tattoos, my beliefs, my choices...but I'm FREE to have, be, do it all! While our government is not perfect, there isn't one that is. In four years, we have the right to vote on change. It's beautiful! There are people that live in this wonderful country that don't appreciate all that they have...they proudly shout that they HATE America. To them, I say, if you don't like it here, GET THE HELL OUT! You are not wanted here. ESPECIALLY those that are living entirely off of our country/state. You disgust me. You accept food stamps and free medical and you're collecting social security that you don't deserve. My husband has worked his entire life and spends more time at work than at home...when it's his time retire, he won't be able to because although he's paid in for 50 years, his share will not be there for him. All because of people that WON'T not CAN'T work to earn their keep. It makes me sick. There are people that ARE willing to work for their piece of the pie. If America was so bad, we wouldn't have people coming here from all over the world to live. I have heard horror stories of life in other countries. I love this melting pot. The different cultures we're exposed to. We are all a product of another place and time that came to be free in the new country. We are living and learning and evolving as a nation. America, land of the free and home of the brave, imperfect though it may be, it is my home and I am grateful for the life I have here. Thank you to the men and women and service animals too (Police, Firefighters, EMT, Military etc.) that serve our country to keep us safe and free.