Okay, I am noticing here that there's nothing else going on in E. Jean's progress, but she kindly wrote to me about my piddly progress. I think it would be good for those of us with less time to blog online to get some emails of encouragement about the wonderful things we DO post! Also, we need some accountability. I am doing okay, but I'd like to feel more of a connection with what's on the site and what we are trying to do, as if someone is reaching into the flaab site to say "Hey and I care" from wherever they are in their progress. We all need each other, hence the flaab.com site, so what gives? Any thoughts, people? ~Jenny O-J
Hey fellow Flaabtastic friends: I feel a bit stuck out here in Stuttgart, Germany, where the weather has been wild and cold--colder than a usual German winter, mind you! I wanna see some changes to the bod but feel I need a healthy jump-start and some suggestions about foods to eat, times of the day that work at chasing away hunger, etc. Is anyone else feeling the January jitters? Just wanna see weight come off, and these Weinachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) goodies keep creeping into my cabinets from well-meaning German friends. Where did all this delicious and yet unhealthy food come from? And, why can the Germans keep it around and eat it so often and still be so slim? I know why, and it's called Moderation. I only have 20 lbs. to lose, but I wanna see the loss on my scales and feel like a couple more pounds gone would help me this week. Got any ideas, dear comrades?
I am feeling rather strange these days, with the hustle of the holidays and my recent birthday behind me. AND, I want to see LESS BEHIND behind me too! I want an instant result, if anyone can understand this, and I really like what I have been reading regarding others' struggles with long or short-term goals. I have always, always kept the weight low due to what I thought others would think of me and I decided to stop worrying as much and to work on WHY this was happening. After some soul-searching and professional counseling the past two years, I have come to some conclusions about the hurt I felt regarding criticism from my family, that I was never enough, that what I did wasn't enough even when it was "perfect"...that I had worn myself out over these perceived judgments that would and will never change. So, now back to my body, which I am really upset is now a big 15 lbs. or 20 lbs. over what it should be. And, I want to do this sensibly. I see a few people have made their weight loss goals REALLY high for such a short period of time, and I hope everyone can realize it's a lifetime change, that we have to keep putting food into our mouths, so the temptations and potential to fall short sometimes will happen. (unlike other bad habits or addictions that can be completely eliminated because the thing can be eradicated from daily life, such as cigarettes.) Perfection is not possible, but I have been getting out in our VERY cold German weather and power walking, making new tracks in the snow as I go...and it feels WONderful. It's about 15-20 F at night these days, rising only to about 30-35 during the daytime hours...brrrr! Inspiration is what I need...can anyone really relate to what I am saying here?! Thanks, Jenny from the Block (Strasse, or "street" in German is more appropriate these days...)
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about me: Yup, just turned 44, a great age, double digits. I am ready to change this part of myself, to turn over a new leaf (that would be lettuce, mind you!) I have never been super-heavy, just a few lbs. up to maybe ten over my ideal healthy weight. But, the family issues and obsessions with perfection were a lot to take as a kid and teen, and I think I needed time to work on the inside. Now, it's time to take off the OUTside lbs. I want to be sensible about this, too. I was walking in the snow here (I live in Germany now), and I noted that it's easier to walk in a place where the snow is fresh. The ruts from car tires make the snow packed down and icy, which is tough to walk on at an exercise pace. So, I am forging a new path, really and figuratively, for my figure! Go Jenny from the Block (or Strasse, as in "street", in German! HAHA)
Jenny O-J: Hey E. Jean and Kenneth: Got a message from someone else and I want to know what's up about the refund for losing the weight. Can someone confirm that I have confirmed? I want my refund, please! Thanks! Jenny O-J: ...who had the same timelines and basically the same weight to lose, to be on this journey and be able to send on more messages of support. Just didn't have that as much as I would have liked, but I have made the most of things, for sure. Hooray! Jenny O-J: Yeah, nobody has really commented, written, etc. in almost three months, but I've made good enough progress and reached a real milestone so I am chalking it up as "reaching my goal" with this program. Will give Ejean and Kenneth more of the feedback they've already received. I wanted all of us, wh Jan Arcangeli: It's the final days!! We know you are going to look hotter than you are now!!! Stay with it. Jan Arcangeli: Congrats on the weight loss!! You have the best motivation -- results!! Keep up the great work. I'm behind you all the way!! Trust me, I know how hard it is. I am envious, but supportive!! e.jean Carroll: How you doing, miss Jenny??? Getting more and more devastating as the days wear on??? Angel Logan: No worries, I understood what you meant, and I appreciate your comments. Jenny O-J: continued...'finding the English ELLE is not easy! So, with flaab, I can keep the weight down and my E-diction in check! Yeah! Jenny O-J: Yeah, thanks E. Jean. I mean, some months over the years, YOU and your column have been the best part (and my motivation!) for buying that particular month's mag. (picture me, in the checkout line, thumbing through ELLE to find your column!)...and here in Germany, finding the English ELLE is not e sexydecoy: hey jenny, it's always hard to stay motivated if you don't have constant support around you! but you're obviously doing flaabulously (3 pounds!) so keep up the great work! I will be waiting and reading... (in a supportive, and not creepy way!) e.jean Carroll: Miss Jenny-O! Kenneth and I love your idea about partnering up! We are working on a little something for you!!! Jenny O-J: Thanks Auntie EEE. I really needed this to get myself moving... e.jean Carroll: Hi, Miss Jenny O, you spectacular woman! Welcome to Flaab!!! Jenny O-J: Oh, yeah, just to ensure nobody wonders: This is a picture of me and my hubby, taken in Japan three years ago. I was a smaller size, more of what I am used to weighing, but I had starved myself a bit due to impending critical guests who visited us at the time. I am NOT doing that again, wanna be
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