After a long break from blogging, I have found a peaceful moment to come back to my blog and write about it. I am so happy to say that I have a job! I'm an Executive Assistant for both the President and Vice President of 2 printing companies (and one social media company). I absolutely LOVE it! I am learning so much about printing-from the presses and equipment to the industry. The gentlemen I work for are fantastic...they are as eager to teach me as I am to learn. There is the promise of some travel in my future (which is kick ass!) and I love going to the office everyday. Is it silly that I saved the stub from my first paycheck?
On a personal level, my life is rockin it out! I have achieved my goal of loosing weight and am striving to get that last "jelly out of my doughnut" before I head to Vegas in April. I work out every morning during the week. I actually look forward to a 5:00 wake up call! JJ and I are doing well, despite having a little less time to spend together (we go to bed by 9:00 every night). I'm even apartment hunting....although I won't move anywhere until after the big trip to Colombia in June. I'm just full of smiles!
Oh, AND, I'm on twitter now...come follow me!
http://twitter.com/JennyDoubleYou
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
The Problem With New Chapters...
The problem with new chapters is that you don't get to decide when they start. Most of the time, you end up waiting for the next chapter to come along. I know, I know...I should be proactive about getting this chapter started. But I don't know what else to do! I've applied for a few dozen jobs, but apparently, when the economy gets tough, the x-polo groom/bartender is the last to get a legitimate job. But, I have faith! Lizzie gave me the promising lead of an Administrative Assistant position and I'm literally praying that her connection pays off! Have you seen Entorage? Well, if you have, then you know who Lloyd is (Arie's assistant). I want to be somebody's Lloyd. The Mark to a Wilhelmina (Ugly Betty reference). I know my strengths and being the "right-hand-man" is one of my greatest. And yes, I have had too much free time to watch TV lately.
One successful area of my life has been my attempt to get in shape. While there is still quite a bit of wiggle in the frivolous parts of my body (like my booty), I have managed to loose 2 pounds in the last week and a half. I give 100% credit for my motivation to this FitClick website I've joined. In the past, if I felt full, I used to assume that I had over eaten and I was going to gain weight. If I was hungry, I assumed I was loosing weight. That would go on for about a week before I'd get frustrated and hungry and eat half a pizza in order to feel better. But, with FitClick, not only can I easily track my calories (apparently I need 1783/day) but the magical computer trainers have given me some great strength exercises and I'm starting to see definition in areas I've never seen definition before. Yay! AND I haven't been starving either.
So, while this quiet chapter in my is helping me to learn about becoming a buff babe, it is rather slow and I am anxiously awaiting being busy as hell. Oh, Patience...you are not my best virtue.
One successful area of my life has been my attempt to get in shape. While there is still quite a bit of wiggle in the frivolous parts of my body (like my booty), I have managed to loose 2 pounds in the last week and a half. I give 100% credit for my motivation to this FitClick website I've joined. In the past, if I felt full, I used to assume that I had over eaten and I was going to gain weight. If I was hungry, I assumed I was loosing weight. That would go on for about a week before I'd get frustrated and hungry and eat half a pizza in order to feel better. But, with FitClick, not only can I easily track my calories (apparently I need 1783/day) but the magical computer trainers have given me some great strength exercises and I'm starting to see definition in areas I've never seen definition before. Yay! AND I haven't been starving either.
So, while this quiet chapter in my is helping me to learn about becoming a buff babe, it is rather slow and I am anxiously awaiting being busy as hell. Oh, Patience...you are not my best virtue.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Keepin On Keepin On
(A picture of me and my beautiful sissies at my birthday supper at the Waterfront in December).----------------------------------------------------------
So, I'm job hunting again. I love my little business and it makes me happy, but, unfortunately, there is this little matter of money that comes into play. And, since I'm a softy and awful at charging people money, I have decided to get a "real job." Its time. The thought of being able to have my own home to decorate, clean and sleep in is far more exciting than the thought of working my butt off pet sitting and living with Mom and Dad (don't get me wrong...M&D's is AWESOME and we have lots of fun, but I want one of my own). So, if you own a big company and are looking to hire a bright, smart and hard-working do-it-all kind of person, I'M HERE!
As far as my exercising goes, well, I'm actually settling into a routine. So far, I have successfully kept a nutritional/exercise diary for almost a week and have been brutally honest in it. I have maintained my goal of going to the gym on a schedule of 2 days on, 1 day off and giving it my all while I'm there. I have another "weigh in" on Tuesday (I think). We'll see if I've lost any weight this week. At least I feel better about myself.
Its sort of fun running my life like my own version of "The Biggest Looser" combined with a little "The Apprentice" with a splash of Animal Planet. However, tonight is Sunday night and I'm bound to overeat and over-drink. I sure do love Sunday Night Suppers!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Game Plan
I like making plans. So, I have decided to make a plan about loosing weight and becoming more fit. Here are the brass bolts of it, as well as some examples of things I did today to start the process.
1.) Exercise....and really try!
~I went to the Y today and hit the elliptical for 45 minutes. But, instead of just hanging out on the easiest level, I decided to ramp it up. I moved the resistance up 1 level today, which isn't much, but I burned 60 calories more (horray for baby steps!). I also focused on crunches, a few push-ups and various weight lifting machines. I find it difficult to know if I'm doing enough, too much or even if I'm exercising correctly, but I'm sure I'll learn as I go.
2.) Eat healthier....and maybe a little less
~I purchased my first jug of protein powder today. I have to say, seeing that expensive jug of "MaxPro Protein Supplement" sitting awkwardly on the counter make me feel a little more motivated to make the right eating choices. I am even going to cut out red wine every night (but don't give me too much credit...I'm replacing it with 1 Gray Goose martini. A girl's gotta have her cocktails!)
3.) Don't give up!
~I started a food and exercise diary today. I've heard many people say they find them handy and I had success keeping one last winter. Plus, I love to journal and write things down, so why not be productive at the same time?
So, those are the only 3 steps I have right now. I think that's more than enough to keep me motivated without overwhelming me. Besides, I have other things to focus on, like my business and my hunt for a part time job to make my ends meet. Who out there needs some assistance?
1.) Exercise....and really try!
~I went to the Y today and hit the elliptical for 45 minutes. But, instead of just hanging out on the easiest level, I decided to ramp it up. I moved the resistance up 1 level today, which isn't much, but I burned 60 calories more (horray for baby steps!). I also focused on crunches, a few push-ups and various weight lifting machines. I find it difficult to know if I'm doing enough, too much or even if I'm exercising correctly, but I'm sure I'll learn as I go.
2.) Eat healthier....and maybe a little less
~I purchased my first jug of protein powder today. I have to say, seeing that expensive jug of "MaxPro Protein Supplement" sitting awkwardly on the counter make me feel a little more motivated to make the right eating choices. I am even going to cut out red wine every night (but don't give me too much credit...I'm replacing it with 1 Gray Goose martini. A girl's gotta have her cocktails!)
3.) Don't give up!
~I started a food and exercise diary today. I've heard many people say they find them handy and I had success keeping one last winter. Plus, I love to journal and write things down, so why not be productive at the same time?
So, those are the only 3 steps I have right now. I think that's more than enough to keep me motivated without overwhelming me. Besides, I have other things to focus on, like my business and my hunt for a part time job to make my ends meet. Who out there needs some assistance?
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Ugh, I'm a fatty!
Its that time of year for me, and probably all of you reading this, when I look down and realize my holiday eating went straight to the horrible parts of my body that were already imperfect. Awesome. A big thank you to everyone who brought over snacks that were sugar-laden and butter coated. I'm sure my nightly consumption of a whole bottle of wine aided in my muffin top's expansion. Endless cheese plates and huge helpings of roast beef sure tasted good days in a row and I can tell all that extra meat just became extra me. Let me make it perfectly clear.....I'm huge (compared to my comfortable weight).
The worst part is that the temperature outside is literally negative ten degrees during the day, making it nearly impossible to motivate myself to do anything about the fact that my cheeks (both sets) are growing. When I feel insecure (which i
s always) I j
ust put on a hooded sweatshirt and my Carhartt coveralls and assure myself that I look fabulous.
The photo's are, obviously, before and after. The before was taken 2 years ago and the after was taken in November....I've since gained a few! Ouch. Its just way to difficult to be with my family and NOT overeat!
That said, my family and I are embarking on weight loss together. I'm sure out results won't end us on the Today Show, as a certain stick-to-it attitude is required, but I'm sure we'll try hard. An hour on the elliptical machine today made me feel like I still didn't DO anything. In a perfect world, I would hire a mean physical trainer to yell and me and tell me the truth about my awful thighs and who would finally convince me that there is no way to drink alcohol, eat carbs and loose weight. But, until my checkbook allows me to create this perfect world, I'll keep trying on my own in the gym and bitching about it here with you all.
I already feel defeated! (*reaching for the wine opener*)
The worst part is that the temperature outside is literally negative ten degrees during the day, making it nearly impossible to motivate myself to do anything about the fact that my cheeks (both sets) are growing. When I feel insecure (which i
s always) I j
ust put on a hooded sweatshirt and my Carhartt coveralls and assure myself that I look fabulous.The photo's are, obviously, before and after. The before was taken 2 years ago and the after was taken in November....I've since gained a few! Ouch. Its just way to difficult to be with my family and NOT overeat!
That said, my family and I are embarking on weight loss together. I'm sure out results won't end us on the Today Show, as a certain stick-to-it attitude is required, but I'm sure we'll try hard. An hour on the elliptical machine today made me feel like I still didn't DO anything. In a perfect world, I would hire a mean physical trainer to yell and me and tell me the truth about my awful thighs and who would finally convince me that there is no way to drink alcohol, eat carbs and loose weight. But, until my checkbook allows me to create this perfect world, I'll keep trying on my own in the gym and bitching about it here with you all.
I already feel defeated! (*reaching for the wine opener*)
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