Dear Antonio....

(for those who don't know, Antonio Band-eras is my band name...)

My Dearest Antonio...
sweet, sweet Antonio... how can I love you one day and want to rip you out the next? Have you no consistency?? Why do you make me feel as if I've hit the sweet sweet spot one day and then have me hurling over a toilet/sink/plastic cup/trash can/what have you another couple of days?  Why must you tease me so?? Why when I am at my most favorite place (Pita Jungle for any of you newbies) with one of my faves (Michelle, again, for any newbies), must you force me to run to the restroom and spend at least a good 10 minutes spitting slime that looks a little like jelly-fish when it hits the water in the toilet?? This causes my fave to exclaim:  "is it me?? b/c you really seem to want to leave me alone in restaurants a lot?"... then, dear sweet Antonio, just when I think all is well, you trick me into believing I'm hungry and then I eat and then again, spend the next 15 minutes in the home bathroom.. at least you allow my little jelly-fish to be different colors again so that I don't get bored. That's so sweet of you. You really are a giver most days Antonio but why are you f'ing with me these past couple of days? I understand you are about to take a journey to a big city and you might be a little nervous that the flying might cause you to tighten your little buns around my stoma as if you were clinching to not pass gas.. but dear Antonio, can you give me a little break?  I would like to not have any added stress these next couple of days as I make it through 12 hour work-days, dealing with my new roomate, trying to prepare for my trip, etc...  please, Antonio, please!! 

Your only saving grace today Antonio is that when I had to go outside b/c there was a fire alarm and we were still in a meeting, I glanced back and caught a glimpse of my shrinking ass in the mirrored windows..  I had to do a double take b/c I wasn't sure it was me! If I could have kissed you in that moment Antonio, I would have, however that would have required major surgery and I'm not willing to do THAT again.

Smooches,
Jen

60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's official, hell has indeed frozen over for me.. I got on the scale today and I'm officially 60 lbs down.. on.the.dot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never in my wildest imagination would I think I'd ever be able to lose 60 lbs. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I LOVE MY BAND!!!!

Something clicked with me this week, amidst all the stress I was having about work, the BIL moving in, etc... I didn't eat until I was hungry. What a freaking concept that is!!!  When I did eat, I ate slow, small bites and I was full after only a few bites.  This is no shocking concept to most of you banders but I can't tell you how many blogs I've read where you all have talked about this and I've just wished that would happen to me.  Well, thankyoubabyjesus, it finally did.  I think I might have hit my sweet spot. I spent no time thinking of food, worked out regularly and upped my water.  Why did it take so long?? I'm stubborn I guess!! 

I'll have more to say tomorrow, but for now, I'm going to relish in my 60lb less high!!!

Hope you all have had a great weekend!

xo,js

Losing my Blo-Jo.... (blog mojo)

In an order to avoid being a debbie downer (wah-wahhhhh), I'm just going to post and say HI!

I've got nothing new to talk about!! (shocking) Weight loss has again plateaud (wah-wah)... work is still work (wah-wah)... and lots of it (wah-wah).... my allergies are killing me (sniff-sniff)... thought that by living in AZ, wouldn't have allergy problems.. not the case....(wah-wah)... brother-in-law/new roomate arrives tomorrow (oh shit...)....  did I mention my allergies? (yuck)

6 more days until my mini-vacation in NYC.. (yahoo!)

Peace out.
js

The "Mother" of all VLOGS!!

It's not really that ominous!!! 

**Sidenote - forgot to mention the other fabulous mothers in my family - SIL Beth, Aunt Joan, and Susan... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU!!!

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Lots of Stuff...

Ok, so still at work (big shocker) but figured I'd get some time in with a blogerooo..
and I made a list!!

1.  First, I met Jenny last night!! So fun!! She is just as warm and genuine as she appears on her blogs.  She is a true band success story and she looks fantastic!!  We probably could have spent all night talking and laughing (and drinking wine)!!!  It was so nice to "talk" to another bandster.. and we have the same love / affection for Bret Michaels too!! :) Here is the one pic we took

I'm not a big fan of myself in this picture b/c while I thought that shirt was cute and flattering.. notsomuch!!! (I prefer my pics to be "boobs up"!!   I look like  I haven't lost a pound!!!  But Jenny is adorable.. hopefully we can catch up with other band friends in NYC in 2 weeks! 

2.  Went to the PA today. Got another .5ccs so I'm not at 8.5 in a 14cc band. The biggest shock of the day is that I lost 9 lbs in the last 5 weeks. Why is this shocking?? I'm a 5lb a month girl.. 9 is good for me!!!  I attribute this loss to a couple of things - the last time I went I was wearing jeans, I was just starting my period.. but hey, I'll take the 9lbs!! I'm about .5 from 60 down.. hallelujah! I feel good today too. I've only had a little cup of soup and a frappucino and I'm not real hungry. I really hope this is the one!!

3.  Did anyone see Gaga on American Idol last night? I love me some Gaga, but she was a little kooky..  I mean, she is a little kooky but last night just was wierd. I am going to see her on 7/31 and can't wait!!

4.  Work is still bananas.. i'm working on my 10th hour right now.. good times!!

5.  My legs are killing me b/c Kathi, the trainer is mean.. enough said there...

6.  Little personal stuff going on..  Tim's brother is coming to live with us for a little while. I'm not really happy about it and that's a whole another blog in and of itself. Right now, I just keep telling myself it's the right thing to do and it'll all work out, but let me just say my in-laws (Tim's brother excluded) suck BIG TIME..  I'll expand more another day.

7.  Sunday, I'm going to the spa with Michelle and Joy.. it's their Mother's day treat from their hubs and I'm tagging along b/c I'm no mother.. I think they feel bad for me but if I can get a day spent with some of my faves and a massage , I'm happy to join!!  At least I can count on some bellinis!! :)

Gotta run!!

xo,js

Crazy...

That's how I feel these days!!! My work life has taken over.. I was just saying to my friend Julie today that I hate how work has taken over my social life. I had such big plans for tonight - haircut, return a bathing suit, go get a box so I can FINALLY ship Amy the mountains of clothes I have for her.. and here I sit.. at my desk! Haircut rescheduled to next Friday, bathing suit sitting in my car and the box will have to wait until tomorrow.. sorry Amy for the delay!!! UGH! 
BUT, the one good thing about my job lately is my new view.. check it out..

if you know Scottsdale/Phoenix, you know in the background that is Camelback Mtn...  right across the freeway is where they are building the new Diamondbacks/Rockies Spring Training "Facility"..  it's going to be completed by next spring, just in time for Spring Training!! So exciting!!!  Gotta tell you, the view is fab..

Tomorrow, I'm meeting Jenny for dinner!! So excited!  Her's is one of the first blogs I started following and she's been hugely successful which I admire, so I'm a little nervous but excited to meet!  We'll take pics of course!

Hope all is well.. I know I have more to say but I need to get out of here before the sun goes down!! 

xo,js

San Diego.. in a nutshell

• The Milwaukee Brewers kind of suck....
• San Diego Padres fans are not very nice to Brewers fans.. especially if you sit in their section!
• Brewers fans are drunks.. my husband included... and somewhat obnoxious!!
• I'm actually becoming a fan of baseball. I totally get it now.
• I ate super well..
• Had sushi
• Did not have any PBs or stuck issues!
• I forgot that water was for drinking...  did not have nearly enough
• At some point in my life, I will live in San Diego.. love it
• I want to retire in Coronado or in La Jolla.. little slices of heaven
• I let my husband pick out my outfit and he went with comfy shoes over cute shoes, and I am forever grateful....considering the amount of walking we did

Hope you all had a great weekend!  We had fun!!