Jena's Journal.

[MissJenaKay]

First off, Boss, I'm not ignoring your post, I'll respond to it later, but it will take me some time and a few read throughs before I can respond. For now, though, I have decided that I'm going to try to document my eating again. I've decided to add sodium measurements so tnat I can keep track of that as well.

9:00 Wake Up

9:20 Breakfast
-- 8 oz Vanilla Chobani with honey [[Cal 230 - Fat 0g - Carbs 35g - Fibre 0g - Sugar 33g - Protein 22g - Sodium 100mg]]

11:17 Workout
-- Using my TV I did a couple on demand fitness shows, one was hip hop dancing for about 25min and the other was a yoga cool down and stretch for 10min

12:02 Post Workout
-- Turkey Sandwich on white bread (my other loaf of whole grain was frozen) with a little light mayo and low fat american cheese [[Cal 235 - Fat 3g - Carbs 30g - Fibre 1g - Sugar 4g - Protein 16g - Sodium 1100mg]]
-- Whey protein with milk [[Cal 220 - Fat 2.5g - Carbs 16g - Fibre 1g - Sugar 13g - Protein 31g - Sodium 180mg]]

3:45 Snack
-- Turkey and a cheese stick [[Cal 82.5 - Fat .25g - Carbs 2.5g - Fibre 0g - Sugar 1g - Protein 8g - Sodium 490mg]]

5:05 Dinner
-- Spaghetti (sauce had fresh tomato, mushroom, onion, and garlic with ground turkey) [[Cal 465 - Fat 26.5g - Carbs 54g - Fibre 6g - Sugar 8g - Protein 32g - Sodium 860mg]]
-- 2 slices bread with a little margarine [[Cal 230 - Fat 12.5g - Carbs 25g - Fibre 1g - Sugar 2g - Protein 4g - Sodium 345mg]]

5:40 Workout
-- Went for a mile walk with my mom and my dogs

9:00 snack
-- 1 skinny cow icecream sandwich and a glass of milk [[Cal 275 - Fat 1.5g - Carbs 49.5g - Fibre 3g - Sugar 33g - Protein 16g - Sodium 330mg]]

::TOTALS FOR THE DAY::

Calories - 1737.5
Fat - 45.25g
Carbs - 212g
Fibre - 12g
Sugar - 104g
Protein - 139g
Sodium - 3405mg

I don't know what a healthy sodium intake is, but I know that Boss would know and he can help me figure out ways to lower it if need be. Overall, I'm happy with the calorie amount, but the quality seems a little shaky to me. :\ Opinions? Advice? Substitutes?

[MissJenaKay]

One thing I suggest you do is focus on one thing and one thing only. You may find this useful, ene if it just means making sure you ALWAYS have breakfast at a certain time of the day. You start with a small target, then when you've gotten used to that for about 2 weeks and it happens every day when it's supposed to without fail, then move on to the Lunch and make that a set time every day for 2 weeks, then after 4 weeks you'll be solid and committed to 2 meals a day. Ten pick another goal like one snack, or some light walking.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Baby steps might be the only way, not great strides. iF this means taking 4 or 5 times longer to do what some have done before in their lives, so be it. The fact is it's not a race, its about obtaining the results, in a healthy and safe way and believing that however long it takes it WILL happen.

The hard part of this is that I'm somewhat impatient. I want results, but I'd like them in a timely fashion as opposed to taking years and years.

Overall, thank you for the time and thought you always put into your responses to me, Boss. I'm not sure how to respond to much of what you wrote, but I do appreciate all of your words.

[MissJenaKay]

On another note, Im' not going to post all of my meals all the time, but I can post totals most days because I'm now using an app to track my foods. C: This app also estimates exercise calories burned and therefore net calories.

TODAYS TOTALS

Calories - 1682
Exercise (dancing and yoga today) - 345
Net Calories - 1337
Fat - 16g
Carbs - 146g
Fibre - 18g
Sugar - 65g
Protein - 133g
Sodium - 2407mg

[Boss Man]

Calorie intake is not too shabby, so good work.

I don't know what a healthy sodium intake is,

Salt GDA is 6g a day, but that's a maximum, so try to keep lower than that. Around 50%-66% max would be better.

[musculargirl]

Keep it going Jena. Saw that you took a walk the other day. Dancing and yoga sound like a lot of fun. I don't i think have anything like that with my cable that i know of.


When do you go back to school?

[MissJenaKay]

Salt GDA is 6g a day, but that's a maximum, so try to keep lower than that. Around 50%-66% max would be better.

6g is 6000mg right?? So I'm fine with 2500-3000mg right??

Keep it going Jena. Saw that you took a walk the other day. Dancing and yoga sound like a lot of fun. I don't i think have anything like that with my cable that i know of.

When do you go back to school?

Haha, I told you, I like walks if I have someone to walk with, so walks with my mom and dogs is fine. As for the dancing and yoga, the dancing is much more fun than the yoga, but the yoga provides me with a more interesting way to stretch and whatnot. We have digital cable with Time Warner here, so I've got around 2000 channels. I watch 3 shows. Lol. I do however love the On Demand channels.

I go back to school around the 1st of September, Move-in is the 4th of September, but I may need to pick up my UPass the 2nd, so We'll likely hit the road the morning of the 1st.

[musculargirl]

Haha, I told you, I like walks if I have someone to walk with, so walks with my mom and dogs is fine. As for the dancing and yoga, the dancing is much more fun than the yoga, but the yoga provides me with a more interesting way to stretch and whatnot. We have digital cable with Time Warner here, so I've got around 2000 channels. I watch 3 shows. Lol. I do however love the On Demand channels.

I go back to school around the 1st of September

2000 channels! I would love it although i don't watch tv that much. You got to tell me can you find something to watch when you have 2000 channels, i always feel like there isin't much on??

Sounds like you have a month to workout and focus on your diet before hitting the books!

[MissJenaKay]

2000 channels! I would love it although i don't watch tv that much. You got to tell me can you find something to watch when you have 2000 channels, i always feel like there isin't much on??

Sounds like you have a month to workout and focus on your diet before hitting the books!

Haha. I hate television other than a few things, so I tend to only watch it if I'm really bored or if one of my shows are on. :p

The only shows I watch on a regular basis though come on two channels. Lol. (Glee, So You Think You Can Dance, Switched at Birth) Otherwise the only channels I find helpful are the Sports and Fitness on Demand, Music Choice, Movies on Demand, and Cutting Edge on Demand. My parents pay for 2000 channels and between the 4 of us in my house, I think 15 or 16 channels might get used. I wish we could pay for just the channels we use. Lol.

Yup, just over a month. And then Jenna (one of my roommates, we're actually likely to be sharing a room ironic, eh?) and I are going to get a workout schedule going because she wants to go, but she doesn't like to go alone, and I don't mind going alone, so we're going to try to get it set so that we can go together c: It'll likely be later in the evening which isn't my favorite, but oh well. :p

[feelin-great]

And then Jenna (one of my roommates, we're actually likely to be sharing a room ironic, eh?) and I are going to get a workout schedule going because she wants to go, but she doesn't like to go alone, and I don't mind going alone, so we're going to try to get it set so that we can go together c: It'll likely be later in the evening which isn't my favorite, but oh well. :p

It's great to have a workout partner - it keeps you motivated

[MissJenaKay]

It's great to have a workout partner - it keeps you motivated

My only problem with it is that she's MUCH thinner than I am. Lol. So it's a little embarrassing for me.

[feelin-great]

I know exactly how you feel, but she obviously doesn't care. I am the worst for being self-conscious around others. But give it a try, you may find it helps

[MissJenaKay]

I know exactly how you feel, but she obviously doesn't care. I am the worst for being self-conscious around others. But give it a try, you may find it helps

I've worked out with her before and she's fun and I love the girl (clearly or I wouldn't be volunteering to live with her) I just feel like I can't keep up with her.

[musculargirl]

just feel like I can't keep up with her.

That's the best kind of friend to have! As long as they are supportive and encouraging they challenge you to keep going.

[Boss Man]

6g is 6000mg right?? So I'm fine with 2500-3000mg right??

Correctamundo .

Yes you should be fine with your intake.

[MissJenaKay]

just feel like I can't keep up with her.

That's the best kind of friend to have! As long as they are supportive and encouraging they challenge you to keep going.

I guess so. It definitely makes sense. We'll see.

TODAYS TOTALS

Calories :: 1860
Exercise :: 434
Net Calories :: 1426
Fat :: 45g
Carbs :: 226g
Fibre :: 25g
Sugar :: 95g
Protein :: 137g
Sodium :: 3095mg