New Year's Resolutions

Year after year people make commitments on New Year's to lose weight, but very few people actually reach their goals.It starts with unrealistic beliefs about exercise and weight loss. Then when they don't meet those ideals - they quit completely.They take the "ALL or NOTHING" approach to weight loss. They either workout everyday and eat from a restricted menu, or they are back to their old

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Temporomandibular Disorder

My jaw has not been able to close for over a week. The right side very painful. I can't chew. So I finally went to the doctor yesterday, and was diagnosed with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder.Basically the little disc between my jawbone to my skull is inflamed.I have to take 600 mg of ibuprofen with every meal. (1800 mg a day!) for the next 2 weeks and eat only "soft foods." Then I go

I told you this years ago!

Yesterday an article was published to WebMD about "Cash Diets." And that is Cash - as in money - not "crash diets" which are unhealthy.Basically the article was about researchers who bribed people with money to lose weight and the surprising success rate they had.This was no surprise to me since I have used bribery for years to reach my weight loss goals!Here is the link to the full article

November Success

November was another successful month for my weight loss! I started the month at 196, and finished at 194. Two pounds gone! This is really amazing considering I went on Vacation to San Francisco for Thanksgiving. (Sorry for the long break) My knees are doing well. However the last day we were in San Francisco they started to bother me. My host then drew me a hot bath with salts to soak in.

DivaCup!!!

My menstrual cycle is only 26 days long so I only get about 2 weeks a month that are PMS/Menstruation free. This totally sucks for weight loss, but on the plus side my periods are so regular, I can set my watch to it.So before 5 PM on Sunday the 16th I went to the local Whole Foods and bought a DivaCup! A few hours later, I got to use it.One day at work I was complaining about the hassle of

2 pounds down so far this November!

Even with PMS and pizza puffing me back up, I am still down 2 pounds so far this November!! (I was 194.50 this AM.) I've lost about pound a week without effort!!I count every calorie I "plate" even if I don't finish it all. I've been averaging about 1900 calories a day total. What I'm really eat is slightly under that.My knee was cooperative on Wednesday and I was able to workout too! I might try

i heart thedailyplate!

The last few days I have been tracking my calories using “The Daily Plate.”Whenever I googled: “calories (FILL IN THE BLANK)”The Daily Plate was usually the #1 hit, so I finally bit the bullet and signed up for this digital diet diary!!!I have to say I am very happy and impressed by the free service they offer! It takes all the hard work and MATH out of counting your calories!! Sweeeeeet!I

-2.75 of Period/Trip weight gone

I still have two and a half pounds to lose to get back to my pre-period / pre-trip weight.I was 195.25 this morning. I would love to be under 190 again soon. I hope I can by Thanksgiving!I am extra nervous about Thanksgiving this year because Aaron and I will be spending it in San Francisco! Last time we were out there I gained 6 pounds! (I also got my period when on that trip too, so that may

Nobody is Allergic to Fat!

Argh! Today I brought in a Pumpkin Pie thinking my coworkers would gobble it up an protect me from it... but I had some anyway.Between the pie and the other things I had today, I have only 400 calories for the rest of the day! I plan to have a 330 calorie Lean Cuisine meal for dinner and turn in early since my husband has a 7:30 AM dental cleaning. (Aaron then has a job interview at 11 AM and

October Summary

My vampire costume won "scariest costume" on Halloween!Even with my period and that business trip at the end of the month, I lost 2 pounds in October!!!I have not had a successful month of weight loss since LAST NOVEMBER! (Post first knee surgery.) 2008 has been a year of plateaus and weight gain, but finally the tide is turning!!I am so excited to see how November will go!Now go get out the

Dance Your Ass Off?

I was contacted by a new reality show that was pitched as "The Biggest Loser" meets "Dancing with the Stars." I beleive it was called "Dance Your Ass Off" and it would be on the Oxygen network.I am kind of tempted to apply, but I worry about my knees. I also worry about the time commitment, and where will the filming take place? What about my job? I have a lot of questions, but I have to

HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE!!!

This year I am wearing a "traditional" costume.I am going as a Vampire!I am entering this picture in a costume contest! Sadly "sexiest" costume is not one of the categories they are giving prizes for.I should start making plans for this Friday night!

They're back!

Why do all my business trips ALWAYS seem to correspond with my period?Between hormone fueled cravings and workout-stopping cramps - this time of the month is always a nightmare for weight loss, then stick me with only restaurant food?! Yikes!I was 197.25 this morning - the same weight I was on Oct. 1st. It is so frustrating to have three weeks of hard work wiped-out by one week on the road with

The "Contest"

I should have known things were not going to go well for me yesterday.We finished work early on our business trip, so we were done by 1 pm! I was excited and wanted to drive back to Madison, and be home for dinner... But instead, we spent SIX HOURS in the Minneapolis Airport to take our scheduled 7:25PM flight to get to Madison at 8:30 PM.Luckily - I made it to the contest in time but that is

192.75 After the Weekend!

After a beer and pizza fueled game day, I was really happy to see my weight was 192.75 this morning!This has been a FANTASTIC month for weight loss. I have lost a quarter pound each day this entire month! Wow! This is amazing!But now - I have to go away on Business Travel...It is so scary having to eat out for every meal when on the road. I work long hours and when I get back to the hotel I do

Surprise! You Lost Weight!

This morning when I went into the bathroom to take my shower, I could not get my wedding ring off! The salty soy sauce I had with my Japanese lunch yesterday really puffed me up!I braced myself as I stepped on the scale, expecting a spike in my weight. I was surprised when I saw I was 193.5!!!! I dropped a quarter pound even though my fingers were like sausages! :)I am looking forward to stepping

Sashimi & Sushi Lunch! :-9

I was 193.75 again this morning!My Calories - Thursday 10/16/08:'160 - Oatmeal "Simple Harvest"'140 - Banana1000 - Miso Soup, 3 pc. Sushi, 6 pc. Sashimi and a California Roll. Note: 1000 is just a guess. Aaron had one of my Sashimi pieces, one piece from my California roll. '330 - Lean Cuisine Flatbread Melt'220 - 1/4 c. Triple Chocolate M&Ms Premiums (AWESOME!)==========================1850I

Weather, Mood, and Food.

193.75 this morning! (That is the same as yesterday.)Yesterday was a cold and rainy Wisconsin October day. It was so wet and gloomy! It really dampened my spirits - which might be why I felt so hungry yesterday!!! I shivered all day at the office, even though I wore jeans and a thick sweatshirt! (Please turn on the heat!!!) Being cold and droopy, my brain constantly sent me the signal "FEED ME!

Firing on All Cylinders!

I was 194.0 this morning!I have lost 4.5 pounds since September 26! I am really back in the groove now!I had some “puffy” days, but when they passed, my weight loss gets right back on track!Monday's (10/13/08) Calories:190 – All-Bran Toaster Pastries150 – Banana120 – 1 c. Almond Milk330 – Chicken Philly Flatbread Lean Cuisine110 – Large Green Apple270 – Chocolate Clif Bar525 – ½ a frozen thin

Poor Little Rhino!

A co-worker of mine was wearing a t-shirt yesterday with this image: Source: http://www.threadless.com/product/1000/Runnin_Rhino I felt so sorry for the little rhino running on the treadmill - with the impossible goal to become a unicorn.I remember when I first started to get healthy… weighing under 200 pounds was like a unicorn to me - completely mythical, and impossible… But that did not stop

Catching up.

I won the Karaoke Contest on Thursday night!!!!!I really need to think of a song to do for the finals. (Oct. 23rd) I want to do "Crazy on You" by Heart, but I am not sure if the crowd would like it... I am open to any suggestions!!!!!Sorry I did not blog on Friday or Saturday. I was so distracted on Friday, and the next thing I knew, the weekend is GONE and I have not made a post to this blog

I workout and gain a pound?

I was 197.50 this morning.Yesterday I had:``80.....1/2 c. All-bran cereal`170....Flavored Yogurt`460....Mushroom Parmesan Risotto `100....whole wheat roll`100....butter`360....Hagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bar`330....Lean Cuisine - Flatbread Melt====================================1600I worked out on my elliptical trainer for:Time: 30:36 Miles: 2.01Cals: 185.4Steps: 2296I am up a pound from yesterday. I

Let The Music Move You!

Yesterday's Calories:160 Oatmeal650 Le Greco Salad with BreadKalamata olives, feta, red onions, artichoke hearts, capers and pine nuts over a bed of lettuce with a lemon vinaigrette. (Awesome! :9)400 Pasta & Sauce400 Red wine440 2 s'mores bars==============2050I put my data into my calorie calculator:Body Mass lndex(BMI): 32.13Basel Metabolic Rate(BMR): 1 672.98Daily Caloric Need: 2300.34Calorie

Same Weight as Yesterday - 196.50

What I ate yesterday:250....Chocolate Clif Bar80.....1/2 c. All Bran170....Strawberry Yogurt330....Lean Cuisine - Chicken Pesto Flatbread Melt240....Crab Stuffed Sole170....1/2 c. Instant Mashed Potatoes50.....1 c. French Cut Green Beans180....Snickers Ice Cream Bar===========================1470 Total caloriesAmazingly, I felt satisfied with that. I've started drinking LOTS of water again. I

AM weight = 196.50

I was 196.50 this morning. 196.5 is a pound and a half less than I thought I weighed, so that is a good thing!I am looking at things from the other side of the coin today. Instead of being depressed about my weight I see it as an oppertunity. My WEIGHT LOSS blog is going to really be about losing weight again!

How Can The Same Size Feel So Different?

I am feeling really funky today. Yesterday I bought a new pair of blue jeans a Reward for being active for two weeks solid!They were a size 16. I remember back in 2004 – I was THRILLED out of my mind to be able to wear a pair of size 16s. My husband got me a pair of black velvet cargo pants from the GAP for Christmas in 2004. He was like, this is either going to be the best present ever - or the

I moved!

Aaron and I moved to our new place yesterday! Well... we are about 80% moved. We slept in the new place last night and one of our cats is NOT HAPPY AT ALL with the move. The other cat is like: "I CLAIM THIS LAND IN THE NAME OF SABINA!!!"I hope Maxima settles down soon. :)Aaron and I didn't remember the new place being so big, but it is like TWICE the size of our old place! We had movers do the

Subliminal Help for Weight Loss?

I was recently contacted by a site that sells subliminal tapes.They wanted to know if I would be interested in trying their weight loss product and doing a review about it on my site.I have always been a fan of hypnosis, and the power of the subconscious mind. (Mind-over-matter, Faith Healing, etc. ) I thought it would be fun to try out. Does it really work? I was curious to find out! So I agreed

Counting Calories While My Knee Heals

I have been faithfully recording my calories and I have not gained any weight since my surgery! I am so excited! The "NEW" goal is to accurately track my calories and keep them under 2100 a day, I will get a reward after two weeks of success. I am about three days in. I think I will be successful. :)Tonight I am going to a Karaoke contest with my sister! I plan to sing the song "POUR SOME

A "Low-Blood Sugar" Rant

Today is my little sister’s 10th birthday! In preparation for the party tonight, my mom e-mailed me asking what kind of pizza to pick up from Papa Murphy’s. So I went to their website to look at the menu, picked two tasty types of pizza, and replied to mom. I then noticed a link for their pizza’s “nutritional information.” Being a health-nut, I follow the link. The Nutritional

I'm Getting Better!

My knee is getting much better. I actually worked a half day the day of my surgery. (Last Thursday morning.)I then went to the hospital in the afternoon. A nurse took my vital information, and he gave me a gown to wear. I had to have all my jewelry off and gave Aaron my glasses. My eyesight is not *that* bad, and I can see things that are about 2 feet from me clearly. The further away though, the

I'm in a Facebook Ad Again?!?!

This picture is being used in facebook ads again! :(Copyright © (2001-2008) My Virtual Model, Inc.I contacted MVM, and they sent a complaint to Facebook Advertising dept.We will wait and see what their reply is.If you see the ad online again, PLEASE tag it as "Misleading" so it can be identified in facebook's system more quickly!Thank you for your help!!! :-DJess :)

Knee Surgery Today

It's raining today and my knee is just throbbing!I am having apple jucie for breakfast because I can only have clear foods/liquids...My nurse said I should have Jell-O, but I am not a fan of the stuff. I don't want to buy some just for this one day.Wish me luck!Jess

Second two week goal met!

I was able to walk an hour 5 days a week for another 2 weeks! That's 4 weeks in a row! My next batch of rewards in on the way. :) I will not be able to do this again though because I will be laid up from surgery.I will need to think of a new goal to work towards.

Week Before Surgery

Next Thursday my left knee will finally be "scoped!"It is raining today, so it's stiff and throbbing. It sucks having a weather defective limb at 30.My knees were more like the knees of a 70 year old because I spent the previous 25 years being over-weight / obese.After I had my right knee done it took awhile to heal, and now it is in fantastic shape! But my left leg is still "crunchy" and holding

I need to walk tonight...

I know that I will need to walk tonight to stay on track to reach my goal... I am sooooo not motivated to do it. :P I will try though.I am not feeling the motivation because my reward still has not arrived from Amazon!!! :(I reached my goal back on the 19th... and I still do not have my reward! :(SAD JESS!!!I will do my best to get my unmotivated butt in gear, but it is going to be hard!Fingers

Keeping it up!

I still have not "fallen off the wagon" with my "Walk an hour 5 days a week" goal.My reward should be arriving soon. :)Cheers!Jess

Nice Article!

I recently read this article on Women's Health Magazine's website. I found it really interesting and thought I would share it.Avoid Diet Roadblocks10 surprising reasons why you aren't losing when you should be—and what you can do about itby Nancy GottesmanIf losing weight were simple, Spanx would be just a screen name in an S&M chat room. But dieting is complicated: There are even ways to screw

Our 48 Hour Film!

In a previous post I talked about the 48 Hour Film Project.In short, local teams competed to make an entire short film in 48 hours!No one knows what their movie will be about until they draw a genre out of a hat! You then have from Friday at 7 PM to Sunday at 7PM to turn in a movie!All 48 Hour Films were required to have these elements in them:This year we had:Character - Buddy (Babby) Kant - A

GOAL!

I successfully walked an hour last night and achieved my goal of walking 5 times a week, for 2 weeks. (I started this on Aug. 5th, a Tuesday)I look forward to my rewards arriving soon!I will be repeating this goal over the next two weeks. If successful - I will get my next reward just before my knee surgery! :)I hope you are keeping healthy! :)Jess

One More To Go

I walked again last night while watching "Platoon." I had never seen it before and it was cool to see so many actors I recognized. They all looked so young!I walked for 1 hour for 4.45 miles, 4542 strides, and 456.7 calories.If I walk again to night, I reach my goal! Yea! :-D

Rest Day!

I walked last night just like I planned!I just need to walk 2 more times by Tuesday and I will get my reward!!!(I am buying myself some items from my amazon.com wishlist!!!)My soon-to-be-operated-on knee was not in a happy mood today, so I am taking a rest day. :)I think I might even go to bed early and try to get some really nice sleep!Cheers,Jessica

New Apartment!

Aaron and I have been apartment hunting the last few weeks.We looked at many places.I really wanted to find a place with a nice large open kitchen, that’s close to my work and with reasonable rent.Our current apartment has a tiny dark galley kitchen with no counter-space and no dishwasher. I don’t like cooking in there because it is claustrophobic, and everything is really old and battered. I

More Knee Surgery

I will be having my left knee scoped on Sept. 4th. I am excited about having my knees finally both repaired and ready to rock! :)

Found My Lost Journal!

Last week I lost my food journal, luckily I found it yesterday in my back seat! Yea!I was in a movie over the weekend for the 48 hour film contest!Basically, Film-making teams draw a film genre out of a hat and have 48 hours to write a script, cast, film, edit and create an original musical score.This year we had "Holiday Movie." (Last year we make a "road-trip" movie.)We did the draw at 7 PM

Second Video Blog Is Up!

Enjoy!Please leave comments so I know what you think of this video, and what you would like to see in the future!Thank you!!Jess :)

Forget the Moby...

ARGH!!!  For weeks I have been trying to get the songs I was approved for from Moby's website, and I keep getting this:Approved: Download AIFF FileSo I click the link and get:Error! You are not currently authorized to download this file.It is so agravating! I think I might just use "Mika" again and put it up.

Exciting weigh-in

I got on the scale today and went, "Good Lord, Is that Right?"I lost 2 pounds this week!  I have been plateaued or gaining weight for half a year, and to FINALLY see my weight go down... This was a triumph. (o/~ I'm being so sincere right now.  Even though you broke my heart and killed me.  o/~  - Lyrics from: Glados - Still Alive.) I was not expecting that result because Aaron and I went out for

2nd Video Blog Filmed & This Year So Far

I shot the footage for my second video blog yesterday and will be editing it together soon! I hope to have it up by the end of the week!I've really struggled with my weight this year. Stress eating and limited movement have taken such a toll on my body. It's very frustrating.I feel like a passenger in my own body, watching in horror as things go out of control.But I've taken steps to retake the

Co-worker with Chocoalte Birthday cake...

One of my co-workers is a Master Baker and makes high quality desserts from scratch. Tomorrow is his birthday, and he brought in a full sheet (18 X 24) chocolate cake, with thick chocolate frosting, and topped with fresh Raspberries and Strawberries... It's all homemade and FANTASTIC! :9Obviously, I had a slice if cake and wished him well. :)Some calories are just worth it! ;) And calories are

New Food Journal!

I am sorry that I did not get around to filming the second video blog last weekend.This weekend we should be good to go though! :)I got a New Food Journal!I got a really pretty red leather journal to keep track of my calories!It really blows my mind how I was “forgetting” that I ate 500 calories! This food amnesia comes from eating while doing other activities. (I was watching T.V.)Now I am

Next video blog ready to be filmed

I have finished writing my next video blog! :) Now I need to film it and edit it! I hope to have time of the holiday weekend. We'll see! :-DI have started looking for a water aerobics class. I think that a workout in the water would help me get fit and preserve my bad joints. I am not sure where I will take the class though, and they all seem to be offered in the middle of day! I would

Happy Birthday Aaron!

Tomorrow is my Angel, Aaron's Birthday!!! He is so cute!We went out last night for dinner at King of Falafel. (Funny name, AWESOME food). We got the King's Vegetarian Combo for two! Basically it was every meatless appetizer and our choice of a fantastic veggie dish! A very tasy meal. :) I was very careful not to eat too much and really enjoyed a night out!I hope that I can keep this up

This could be my first sucessful month since...

I hope I do not speak too soon, but this could be my first "successful" month of weight loss since 2007! In November 2007 I had knee surgery and my limited mobility resulted in gaining weight. 2008 has been a stressful year full of loss and pain. Stress Eating + Healing Knee = Even more weight gain!Half a year later, I am about 18 pounds over where I was last November! :( Amazing how those

Back from Texas

Hey! I am back from Texas, and I am already back under my pre-trip weight! Yea!(I still have a long way to go to get back to my pre-surgery weight, but I’ll get there! :-D )On the trip I ate something that was totally worth all the weight I gained: Trudy’s Stuffed Avocado!http://www.trudys.com/texmex.htmOh. My. God! It was the most delicious thing I have tasted in memory!!!Perfectly seasoned

The First Video Blog is Up!!!

As you can see in my previous post, my first video blog is up! :)I wanted to clean-up some of my edits... but posting the new file would create a totally different file on YouTube, and kill any links/embeds you have posted to the original... so I am going to squash my perfectionist nature, and leave it as is.I will instead, redirect my obsessive compulsiveness towards starting a second script!

I know I SHOULD be in bed but....

I know that I should be in bed at midnight with work tomorrow, BUT... I just finished uploading my first video blog!!!I put a lot of effort into making this video and I hope that you enjoy it and share it with others. :) Please leave a comment so I know what you think!If I get a good response, I will be likely to make more video posts.Enjoy!!JessP.S.I will be traveling to Houston,TX this

Back to Blue

The pink color scheme was nice for a few months, but I decided to go back to a more professional and easy to read layout.I hope you enjoy the fresh look!As an added bonus, these colors are much less conspicuous when browsing at work! ;)What about the Video Blog?Aaron and I plan to film my first video blog today, if I can stop hacking long enough to say my lines! ;)Hope you are having a fun and

Got a bad cold…

Wow. I can’t remember the last time I was this sick!I just spent the last few days in bed, and to top it all off I got my period too! What a nightmare.I finally went back to work today because I really could not miss anymore. I felt so bad disrupting my co-workers with all my hacking and sneezing and blowing my nose.I am still pretty sick, but I think I am on the upswing!I hope to walk a bit on

Bribing Myself back on track!

I am going to an anime convention tomorrow!!!! I have been working on my costume!!! (See my costume blog for more info on that). I am so excited!When I got home from work last night I really wanted to just grab my sewing and get to work, but I knew that if I started sewing I would skip my workout. So I made a rule that I could not touch the sewing machine until I did some cardio.I ran 3.01 miles

Hey! My FAQ is Still "Old School!"

My Frequently Asked Questions Page is still "old school" blue! Oops I missed that. I might change my color code again for all my pages because the Pink and Purple looks pretty and femine but can be hard on the eyes after a while.

Where did Jess go?

Sorry for the long pause, but it has been hard to find free time to make a post with all that is going on…April was a horrible month. In the end I gained 7 pounds due to stress eating. (Just read my April posts for an idea of what has been bothering me.)I realize that being “self-destructive” is no way to deal with life’s difficulties and I have been doing my best to get back to my healthy

Here it is...

Thanks to all who spotted my picture being used in an advertisement on Facebook!Please continue to let me know when you see the ad.Here is the screen print of the ad: There are laws that very clearly state that a person's likeness or image cannot be used in advertising without consent. (Parent's consent if a minor.) Since this is obviously my picture, I think I have a case! Now to find a Lawyer

I Need Your Help!!!

Copyright © (2001-2008) My Virtual Model, Inc.It was recently brought to my attention that this picture is being used on banner ads on Facebook to sell weight loss products!!! (Maybe even more places than that...)"Power Tea" & "Life Support Diet System" are two products that I have been informed are using my picture so far...When I try to contact these companies, my email is bounced back to me

In Loving Memory...

In my last post, I said that things have to get better, right? Well life proved me wrong.It showed me things can still get worse in such a tragic and senseless way…Early in the morning on Saturday April 5th my brother in-law, Lydel Lee Knutson, died in a car accident.My Saturday started with a call from the Red Cross. They were in need for people with my blood type (AB+) to donate platelets. She

Not a Good Fit

My story was "not a good fit" at this time for the magazine, but they will keep me in mind for future articles. They said they do a story on weight loss every month, so I gotta get in at some point, right? :) Someday this year I may be a cover-girl! ;)I am still a bit blue, but my mood is improving! All the weight and bad feelings from my period are going away... and I hope my life will

In a funk.

I have been having "one of those days" for about a week now.My life has been really stressful lately, and I have been "self-medicating" myself with chocolate.I know I should not be eating the way I am and it is getting me down, which just continues this cycle of beating myself up and seeking food for comfort... I have gained nearly 4 pounds the last 10 days which just adds to my frustrations! I

Contacted by a Magzine!!

I was contacted this week about being in one of those magazines you see by the checkout at the supermarket!! I am so excited!You know the ones that are like: "Lose 40 pounds by Memorial Day!" next to a HUGE picture of chocolate cake...If I am selected for the magazine, I'll get to have a professional photoshoot!Sweet! I hope it is a go. Nothing is confirmed yet.I'll let you know when I know

Up a 1/4 Pound After Easter

I gained a quarter pound, but I think it is PMS PUFF. :6It seems like my PMS has gotten worse since I have lost weight. Maybe since I am smaller, my hormones are more concentrated?Who knows...?Aaron slipped on some ice yesterday and got really scraped up! :( His palms and his right knee are really torn up. His pants were torn, dirty and blood soaked. I felt so bad for him! :(

Brand New Picture Up!

You may not be able to tell but I have tweaked the code for my before and my current picture pages.I don't like to call the pictures of me now my "AFTER" pictures because I am not done. I have made a lifestyle change and that isn't something you ever get done with. "After" seems to imply it is over....Anyway here is the new picture I put up:Clicking this picture opens a HUGE version of it.I

Suddenly Easter

On March 10th I said I was getting back in the groove. Ten days later - I am still doing well! I am actually keeping track of what I eat, and being consistently active! :) And my efforts have paid off with a loss of 2.25 pounds! ( I still have to lose 7 pounds to get back to my pre-surgery weight though... but I am getting there!)Things have been going so well, and now it's suddenly

Not for Sale.

The following is an email I received yesterday:Dear Jessica,Congratulations...or WOW!I am interested in buying one before and one after picture for me to use in a appetite suppressant tablet infomercial.The pictures WILL NOT be claimed as the result of the tablet.They will appear for 3 seconds.Please contact me ASAP if you are interested,Thank you.After thinking it over I responded with:Thank you

Shamrock Shuffled

This morning I participated in the Shamrock Shuffle, a local event to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County.My mom sent me an email on Thursday or Friday saying she wanted to get my little sister involved in walking events. (My sister is 9 and wears the same size as me.) So I googled up "Madison Walks" and found the "Shamrock Shuffle" taking place this weekend! You could run

Two blisters on each baby toe. :-(

Earlier this week my comfy sneakers, that I wore all the time, and worked out in finally gave up the ghost. With all the snow melting, I can't wear the holey shoes in the icy puddles, so I wore my black loafers. The weather was about 41 (HEATWAVE) so I went for a walk around the block... and ow!I got 2 blister on each baby toe. (4 blisters in all) I spent the rest of the day at work in my

Getting in a Groove

I really feel that my health is really getting back on track now that I am walking daily - instead of trying to run 3 days a week. It's so basic I could scream at myself! "Crawl before you can walk, and in my case walk before you try to run! ;) I know I am doing WAY more for my health with these consistent walks - rather than doing too much with a run, that lays me up the rest of the

Pretty in Pink!

As you can see, I have been working hard to update the look of my page!I went for an uber girly look, which is fitting because I am a really girly girl!("How can you wear a skirt in the middle of winter in WISCONSIN!?!?!?!" Tee-hee! It's Cute!)The style of this page is way more me now. (Good bye old-school blue look.)I will be trying to post more often! I'm even considering doing some

New Look?

My website has looked the same since about 2004, and I think it looks ANCIENT.I hope to come up with a new look over the weekend. The content will still be the same, just look more slick. Although I am open to suggestions to improve the site. ;)Thanks!Jess

Then my knee just starts bleeding....

Things have been rough the last few weeks.    I have been sick, and my operated on knee has been aching.  The scariest part was when my knee just started bleeding from one of the incisions.  That doesn't seem like a good sign...  So I am again on the injured reserve until this spontaneously bleeding from the surgery site thing is figured out.   The surgery was MONTHS ago...   it's just odd.    

All It Takes

1. Actually use your food journal & track your calories!2. Actually drink lots of water!3. Actually move your butt!That really is all it takes to be successful at weight loss. So simple, yet so hard to do! Last night I skipped my workout because I was too busy playing on the newly fixed computer! (The PC has been dead for a while, but it is back up again! Yea!)I should have said, "Jess - You

All better!

My picture is no longer being used by the other site!! Yippie! ;)They also totally redid their style sheets.Perhaps they wanted to make thier site look different so you wouldn't realize it's "THEM" if you ever go there! ;) Anyway here are the long promised pictures of our San Francisco trip! :)Here is a cute picture of me and Aaron in Japantown!We also went to Grace Cathedral.The next two

Look Familiar?

It was recently brought to my attention that another website is using my picture as their banner! (Thank you Anna for pointing this out!!!!)I was like, "Say What?!" And sure enough, there I was!Here is a screen capture of the blog with its name removed:Hmm, does that picture look familiar to anyone else?! It is obviously a smaller version of the picture of me with my virtual models: Copyright © (

The People's "Half Their Size" issue...

Once again the People Magazine's "Half Their Size" special issue is out. (Just in time for New Year's Resolutions.) Again, I didn't make the cut. :( It stared at me from every newsstand in the airport. "HALF THEIR SIZE!" I kept thinking, "Me Too! Me Too!"Aaron tried cheering me up by saying, "You are just too cute to have in a magazine. The other ladies would be embarrassed to be seen

Flying out Tomorrow

Tomorrow morning Aaron and I are flying out to San Francisco!I've only worked 3.5 days since the 21st of December until January 14th... That rules! ;) I need some relaxation!!This morning I ran on the elliptical trainer for 27 minutes for about 250 calories. It close enough to a half hour of cardio to count! ;)I was still 162.00 pounds though... My weight has completely flat-lined, but at