Happy Hump Day!

I swear I am destined to be on a radio contest I hear on my drive to work in the mornings.  I think it's on 98.5 and they ask 10 "random but randomly related" questions in 1 minute.  If you get them all right you get 1000$ but otherwise you get 10$ for each one you get right.  Almost everyday I get all of the answers!  I want to win 1000$!!

Well tomorrow is my last day with my students at work (Friday is parent - teacher interviews).  It's very bittersweet.  My grade 11 and 12's are sad that I am leaving them.  I am the only French teacher they've ever had and even though I'm only going to be gone for 12 class days they are not impressed with me.  I keep telling them they will like me more when I get back :)  Part of the issue is my replacement teacher.  His teaching style is pretty much the total opposite of mine.  He's very regimented and orderly.  I'm pretty much orderly chaos!!  But I've been doing this job for alot longer than he has (even though he is significantly older than me) and I'm way more comfortable / confident with the kids.  I have been telling the kids to "embrace the change" and reminding them that it's only for a limited period of time but it still makes me sad to see them stress out.  But it's out of my hands now - I've prepared the kids and my replacement as best as I can and we'll see what happens when they collide!

A few weeks ago at a football game I bought a bag of Spitz.  I had some, then put them away.  Well yesterday I started snacking on them and just can't stop.  It's absolutely ridiculous.  My tongue actually hurts.  I might have to throw the bag away (which pains me - I might put it in the trunk of my car because I would like to have them at my last football game on Friday).  I also bought some treats for my kids for tomorrow (I'm leaving yet I'm bringing them treats -- seems a bit backwards :P)  They are also calling my name FML.  I will resist.  

I won't be able to make it to a WW meeting before my surgery.  I'm hovering at goal and hopefully a few days of being too sick to eat will earn me another free month.  That's a horrible attitude I know, but I am now totally struggling with not being able to work out therefore having to eat less.  At my lightest weight I was working out hardcore and could totally binge and still stay way belong my goal weight.

I absolutely cannot wait to get back to bootcamp and running.  Right now, every time I see people jogging by the river I kind of want to run them over with my car I'm so frustrated :P  Hopefully in 6 months I will be right along with them :D

Here are some random pics for a Wednesday night

My brother is a huge "momma's boy" (even at 28!).  Him and my mom were excited about their "matching" teal shirts!

One week to go!

So only one week left before knee surgery.  I am very excited and slightly nervous.  I got my crutches today and "practiced" crutching around.  It's hard work!

Today I finally got back on track and tracked everything I ate.  I need to have two good weeks so I can have a good weigh in at weight watchers (probably next Friday).

Only three more teaching days before I am on leave.  I am nervous about being away from my students for that long - hopefully the replacement teacher does a good job and I don't have to redo too much.  I am really struggling this year.  I'm not enjoying teaching at all (partly the reason why I got my job at London Drugs).  The kids are driving me nuts and hopefully this break will help.

We rented a condo in Golden for the night before / the night of my knee surgery.  It looks really nice and has a hot tub to use the night before my surgery.  M, me and my Mom are coming from Calgary and my brother is going to meet us there.  Should be a fun (pain killer) filled few days :P

Time flies when you're having fun!

I have been silly busy in the last week.  Between working, cosmetics seminars and trying to have a life I am tired!  I have not been tracking, and have missed 4 days in a row.  Tomorrow I will track!!

We were in Edmonton for the weekend for M's sisters' wedding.  It was awesome, but very tiring!  The bride and groom were so exhausted they wanted us to open their presents while they watched.  It was fun and now I want to start a wedding present opening business, haha

Only 13 days until knee surgery.  I am so excited.  I saw a bootcamp group in the park today and I am so excited for March when I can join up again!  We are planning a trip for next summer and I want to (literally) wear my bikini all day everyday.

Here's a pic from the wedding

J'adore l'automne

I love fall!  I can't believe it's already October!  The leaves have turned and it's beautiful.  The football field overlooks the river valley and the scenery is awesome (almost makes up for watching really bad football games).

I've been super busy and have another busy three weeks before my knee surgery.  I work about 15 hours a week at London Drugs and am loving it - most days I work for "free" since I spend my wage on make up and skin care products!  But it's worth it and I'm learning alot.

I guess it's time to revisit my September Goals.  I did pretty good!  I took my lunch to work everyday which was a challenge some morning but I was happy to have something yummy and nutritious.  I got almost all my arms and abs of steel workouts in - I missed a few because I was so busy and I got sidelined by a UTI that left me curled in the fetal position!  I didn't ride my bike much - my knee has been ridiculously sore and for my sanity I just need to rest it.  Here are my stats!

                                       End of August                              End of Setempber
weight                            150                                                149.2 (- 0.8)
waist                              33                                                   33 ( no change)
hips                                40                                                   39.5 ( - 0. 5)
thigh                              22.5                                                23 ( + 0.5)
arm                                10                                                   10.5 (+ 0.5)
bust                               34                                                    35 ( + 1)
underbust                       31                                                  31 (no change)


October is going to be crazy busy getting ready to go on leave from work so I am planning my goals accordingly so that I don't set myself up to fail!  I will be successful :)

October Goals

• keep the scale moving in the right direction!
• take lunch to work (12 days - I'm missing a few for dr. appointments then I'm on leave Oct 25)
• Arms and Abs of Steel 2 times per week (each video) 6 times total since I'll be unable after October 25
• Bike when possible

TGIF

I have had a crazy week!  Between teaching, school football (I run the clock), working at LD and all the season premieres I have been a busy girl.  And busy = less time to stuff my face.  I did manage to get a couple of work outs in and was definitely on plan all week.  I hopped on the scale this morning and was happy to see 147.5!  I am going to hit a WW meeting at lunch so I can use it as my official weight for the month (the scale at ww is usually 0.5 heavier than my home scale).  I am so happy, and my hard work is paying off.  140 here I come!

I am headed to the airport right after to work to fly up to Fort McMurray.  M's best friend for life is getting married tomorrow.  He's the best man so I will be spending alot of time with his parents and sister and future brother in law - I've met them before but it will still be interesting.

I am one month away from knee surgery and couldn't be more excited.  The replacement teacher who will be covering my class was here yesterday to meet my kids - some of them took it better than others, and I spent quite a bit of time reassuring a few of them that I am not going to die - crazy teenagers.

Have a great weekend
J

Brrrrrrrrr

What the heck is up with this weather????  It's not supposed to be winter until at least Halloween!

I've had a great week.  Tuesday was watersliding - so much fun!  Thursday I started my new job at London Drugs and I'm really liking it.  I find all the different skin care products very interesting.  I can't wait until my employee discount kicks in because I've got my eye on a few things!!

Food wise I've been making better choice and tracking.  I hope to be back down a bit this week - I was really retaining water because it was my tom.  I have to get a workout in tomorrow and I'll be on track there.

Just headed over to M's - I love the weekends because it means sleepovers (he only has one bathroom and that would equal disasters in the mornings if we had sleep overs during the week).  We're having KFC (which I love but never have) and chilling on the couch :D

Talk soon

Jenn

The best part of Mondays.........

Is when they are over, lol

Had a good weekend.  It was long with my London Drugs training but I wrote my exam this evening and got 100%.  I am looking forward to starting as a "beauty advisor" on Wednesday :)

Exercise wise I am on track.  Food wise - not so good.  I have been tracking everything, but that doesn't mean I've been eating good things :P.  I really need to get my act together!!!

Tomorrow one of my best friends will be in Calgary so me and M and another friend are going watersliding at her hotel.  I love waterslides!!

Will weigh in tomorrow and update (but expecting a gain)

Jenn