I'm alive

But barely! Actually, I went into it a little nervous, like the new kid in class, but I had nothing to worry about. It was a small class and everyone was nice. I liked it! At first at the end I was like- Well that wasn't too bad at all! And then I started walking around and picking up kids and was like "Woah." I was getting spaghetti legs and arms big time! I have a feeling I will be VERY sore tomorrow- which is a good thing because it means I made progress. Anyways, I think I will take a nap, I am so tired. Then I'll get to work :)

Jen

On my way out

I'm going to do the body pump class this morning. I'm actually a little bit nervous because I hear it's a big fat workout. Ahhh! All in the name of getting into shape and shedding a few pounds! I'll check back in later today- If I'm still alive~

Jen

Spinning Class

WOW, I took the kids with me last night to the gym so I could take a spinning class. It is supposed to be an hour-long class but I only lasted 25 minutes. Maybe next time I'll last for 30 or more. Let me tell you, I was pouring sweat and I really did do it until I couldn't do it anymore! My face was red and it was hard to breath, so I think I did good. I then went and tanned to cool down. That sounds funny huh? The one I do has giant fans on it and it's almost cold. I like it :)

Today is supposed to be very stormy so I decided to get groceries last night while I was in town. I actually like going to the grocery store, but this time I had all 4 kids with me and we couldn't get out of there fast enough! They really are good kids, it is just so crazy when I have them all at one time in a store. One wants to go this way and the other wants to go that way. All the while, I'm making sure they stay by me. I was beginning to regret going right after the gym. But it's done now and I can dedicate my day to working and doing all the laundry in the house. We'll see how long I last today, I'm hoping for at least 12 hours :) :)

Okay, speaking of work- I better get to it before Jaylin wakes up.

Jen

Well, I decided on the sandwich

Following Kriss, I'll post a picture of my lunch! It is ham, turkey, fat free cheese, pickles, mustard, on a toasted onion bagel. I know it looks huge, but it's all in the way you fold the meat. It IS big, but not as big as it looks :)


Jen

Funny story

I posted about this on a different blog a long long time ago, but I thought I would post it on this one because I STILL laugh about it! ;)

So, have you ever had anything strange happen to you? I just remembered a funny thing that happened to me in College and I thought I would share: My second semester of my second year of Southeastern I got to live in the apartments. The thing is, I had to find 2 roommates as fast as I could because I had to fill it. I asked an acquaintance friend of mine if she would like to move in with her current roommate. They said sure! So we ended up moving into the campus apartments together and we really didn't know a lot about each other at all.

One night, I think about the second night in the apartment we were all in bed talking. (there were 2 sets of bunk beds. I was in the bottom left. Amy was on the top right, and Deana was on the bottom right. Anyways, we were just getting to know each other and talking and stuff. Out of the blue, Amy asks us "Have you ever had a the top bunk of a bunk bed fall on you before?" We were like- ummmm no. She said that she had never had one fall on her but she had been on the top bunk when it fell through before. We were like, "Oh, ok. That's kind of funny." Then we went on to talk about something else. About 5 minutes later, out of nowhere....CRASH....the top bunk that Amy was on fell down onto Deana! I was like "No Way." We were laughing so hard and Deana was like "HELLLLLP!!" And we were laughing so the bed just stayed on top of her probably for a full minute and minutes can be long in a circumstance like that. Anyways, Everyone was fine and noone got hurt.

After that night we did't feel wierd being around each other. Maintenance came and fixed the bed, but Deana was still a little bit nervous about having someone sleep above her again. I wouldn't let Amy sleep above me because I am certain that she has a thing with top bunks of the bunk bed that makes them fall in. Amy ended up sleeping in the living room that night and we probably stayed up close to all night just talking and laughing. That was funny. I gues talking about something can make it happen........So, have you ever won a million dollars? OK, have a great day!!

Working today

I'm working right now and all I can think about is hot wings. I really want some. I think I have to have some. Maybe BBQ? That just might be just as good as hot wings, maybe. I think I may call Beverlies and order me up a platter. Today is pay day and although I don't have A LOT to spend, I think I can afford just one little plate...right?

Tune in next post to see if I follow through with it or if I just make me a sandwich..

Jen

Lesson learned

I went to the gym today and really just felt like crap. What happened is, I have been taking these vitamins called Advocare. It's more like 15 vitamins a day. You take one packet 30 minutes before breakfast, one packet 30 minutes before lunch, and there are 2 additional packets that you take during a meal. I usually take those with lunch. So, I decide to have spaghetti for breakfast (my favorite!) and took the vitamins 30 minutes before I ate. Then I guess I got confused because when I went to eat I took the next package. Why?? I still don't get it. Basically I took the breakfast and lunch pack all at the same time and I think it had some sort of a reaction. UGH. So I had to get a java smoothie from Sonic- to help me feel better....Right?

Rachel- to answer your question- I go to the Gold's gym in Pelham, but I have been thinking of switching to 280 because it's closer I think. I have a free 7 day pass for a friend if you want it- then you can check it out! I would LOVE to take a class with someone, it would be fun. I'm thinking about doing a spinning class (which totally doesn't sound like a bike class, it sounds like old ladies sitting around one of those spinning machines making yarn) anyways- :) I better get to work, I have to pay for the gym membership somehow! haha,

Here's to me feeling better and not ever taking 11 vitamins all at one time again. UGH. I think I need another smoothie....j/k..

Jen

RACHEL

Hey! I have tried to write a comment on your blog 3 times but for some reason my computer WILL NOT let me! Just wanted to let you know that I'm reading!! :) :)
Jen

Hey there!

I have been meaning to come back and write some things, but time is NOT on my side and I keep on putting it off. Sorry! :)

What has been going on in my life now? Oh- I joined a gym. I'm so excited, maybe I can lose a good 30-40 pounds. That would really rock. I went for the first time yesterday and today I am so sore. I had my initial evaluation and everything where they weighed me and did my body fat...I am officially overweight. You know- I have always thought that but I didn't want somebody else telling me! They are supposed to say "Oh, you look great.....for having 4 kids." Well, maybe I can just start to look great and it ending there. One thing I love about my gym (Gold's Gym) is that they have childcare and the kids LOVE it. It so great not having to depend on anyone but me to go exercise.

I'm trying to watch American Idol right now but I'm just not that "in" to it right now. I will go clean the kitchen during a commercial so I will cut this short...although I could actually go and clean the whole house and then come back here and no one would know the difference.

Okay, I'll write a more interesting post later!!

Jen