POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME!

Well, actually please dont! Because that would be really hard not to get some in my mouth and then I would have to count that as at LEAST 1 sugar gram of my 15. That would sort of be a waste and really not an enjoyable experience...Not to mention the sugar in your hair and stuck to your face...in your ears. But anyways, that song has some good memories attached to it. Hopefully someone who is reading this remembers...AND it was a good segway into this blog post. :)

... I have joined the sugar-LESS world! I know some others can't have sugar due to surgeries or illnesses, etc but my situation is a little different. I like to describe it as similar to one of an alcoholic. Although I am not an alcoholic (PTL), I thiiink I was a sugar-aholic! Seriously! I did sort of a test on myself and yeah, well, I failed! I gave it up for about a week and realized I didn't even give up all sugars...just the obvious stuff like brownies, cake, cookies (Mmm) But really, that is not a food group. Brownies are not supposed to be a daily after-lunch treat. Dang! :) But really? Did you know a glass of 2% milk has 14 grams of sugar? Or somethin craZy like that?? Yes, I did NOT know this...but when I found out, I realized... WOW. I really am addicted to sugar. Needless to say, Not good. [Note: I am not advising everyone to be on such a sugarless program like this...but for me, I feel it necessary]

To remedy this along with other healthy desires to get in shape, I started a sugarless, low carb diet! I made it through 1 whole week aleady! Yippee! I know, I sound excited. How could you be? Well, I am. I will be. Its a mental game, really. Not a diet, but a lifestyle change. And one I plan to stick with for as long as necessary, maybe adjusting later in the game to slowly add some things back. But I often come back to the question, Does the alcoholic have just one sip every once in awhile? Or the whole bottle. Hmmm... good things to ponder.

One week down and many to go, but I am motivated and feeling great! Yes I say no to many things in life now food wise, but I get to say YES to many MORE things and thats the way I choose to look at it! :)

Nobody gonna hold me down... Oh no... I got to keep on movin'!

PS Emily, yay for the sugar-free recipes...send more my way!

My New Lover,

Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

I've decided to keep trying new things. I am 25. I am young. I am full of life... Let's LIVE it.

Right now, I'm making a pizza, listening to pandora and drinking a glass of white wine. Doesn't get much better than this, single ladies. One day, I will miss this.

TV in 2010

It seems like right when one show ends, I fall in love with another. This can't be a good habit. :) But I have to publically announce:
I am now a total GLEEK.

I wasn't sold the first time I watched it, but after many friends, co-workers and basically EVERYONE loving it, I gave it another chance. And it won me over. The Lady Gaga episode... I've watched the last song like 4x now. A bit much? I know. A conversation with my boss got me thinking about how much TV reflects society and the culture of the time. I think the reason this show is so popular is the pure fact that it leaves you with a smile. That is always a sign of a good show. I also think the "underdog" is played up in this GLEE club "New Directions" and it really hits home for people who have felt like an outcast at one point in their lives. Musically, this show blows me away. After watching it the last couple episodes, I've said like 12x...this is what American Idol SHOULD be. Ugh, I'm so over that show. Crystal should have won, but thank goodness its over.

I'm also WAY stoked on this season of SYTYCD. (LONGEST name ever, by the way. No way am I writing that all out. If you don't know what I'm talking about, sorry) The dancers seem to be incredibly talented this season and despite the same 2 hour long structure like American Idol, Cat Deeley is just freaking adorable (Unlike Ryan Seacrest) and they do SUCH a better job in structuring the time and showing meaningful performances. Its only a top 10 this season so the competition is high! Yay!

All I have to say is thank the Lord for DVR.

Oh and last weekend's wedding festivities... TOTALLY BOSS. Mazel Tof Miata & Shox!

Random Thoughts & a Busy Weekend

Some random thoughts:

I am SO excited and proud of my friend, Emily, for losing 100 lbs! What an accomplishment. Its like watching a beautiful flower unfold. Keep up the amazing work and inspiring those around you! :)

Work has been really mellow this week. It makes me think of a few things. Number one, SO glad I don't have a "Desk Job" that includes mostly, filing, scanning and faxing. One of my co-workers and I were discussing which was worse: Faxing or Scanning. Its a toss-up, really, but I vote faxing. It always takes at least 20 minutes and you have to wait there to make sure it goes through. Then when the machine gets all excited and pulls 3 pages at once...that makes it even more fun! Then it has to wait...busy...cancelling...and you start all over again. At least this always seems to be the case with me. What's your vote? Yeah, they both suck. I'm glad I work with kids.

When the boss is gone: Its hard to stay motivated. This whole week has pretty much been "boss free." Now in many ways, this is nice. :) We all look forward to that freedom and NO accountability. I have to admit- Its wonderful. I am accomplishing what needs to get done, but its nice to take a "coffee break" with the co-worker at any point of the day. Or blog. Or Facebook. Or dominate people in Words With Friends.(Opps, I should get back to work!)

Now to the Busy Weekend. Here's a line up of whats going on:
Friday: Work. Olympia comes in. Bachlorette Party for Miata!
Saturday: Coffee with Heather. Music Practice.
Rehearsal Dinner for Miata and Shox
Sunday: Church. More Music Practice. Wedding for Miata and Shox
Monday: Hang out with Olympia. Maybe Beach Day? Mmm that sounds nice. Hopefully plan some sort of BBQ or get-together too, if I'm not wiped from all the previous festivities. ;)

Well I am working until 7pm tonight, so for everyone home, eating dinner and relaxing...Enjoy! I'll get there at some point.

Have a Terrific Thursday, everyone.

Drivers Seat

OK, so sometimes I go through these slumps. It's Saturday night. I'm sitting on the couch, in my PJ's, looking forward to one thing: A call from my parents. Now, I LOVE my parents and all... but that doesn't sound like a fun life to me. Probably doesn't to you either. You might be thinking "Wow, poor Jackie, thats pretty lame." Well I'm thinking the same thing.

Its time to start taking life by the balls. I'm sick of some things in my life and I'm going to change them. First off-- EVERY day has potential to be freaking amazing. Its what you make of it. We all know the saying, "You get out what you put in" Well, I don't thinking I'm putting enough IN.

The movie "Bride Wars" has been my recent motivation. Liv, (Kate Hudson) reminds me of myself. At one point in the movie someone refers to her as "the EX-Heffer" In the movie, she is walking as fast as she possibly can and her friend is jogging (with ease) around her. HAHA If I have to walk as fast as these dang legs can go... I will get somewhere. Eventually. I am going to be an Ex-Heffer, if it kills me. (And it just might)



Well I am going to start by making some goals. What is a person without some freaking direction, ambition or drive. To be honest, sometimes I have none. Its the weirdest, smallest things that sometimes trigger this wave of motivation, but Lord knows I need it. I know HE will help, but sometimes you gotta fake it until you make it.

Maybe when I get somewhere, this blog will be renamed "Ex-Heffer" and I will be able to post some successful pictures of myself. Its kind of motivating just to write it out on here and ever since I saw Julie and Julia, I've wanted to start a blog about a weight loss challenge. Weight is one of those things: It can either swallow you up in shame, pity and depression or you can fight it back with laughter, sweat and maybe a few tears. I've always talked about writing a book about it, but I'm not too much of a writer, so I think blogger is about it for me. I will use this blog to track my progress, share my thoughts, frustrations and successes! Will you read along as I start the journey of fighting off evil brownies, cookies and carbs and head towards a happier, healthier me? I need the support!



First Goal: -6 lbs.
Time: Ruby's Wedding June 26th

I'm sick of sitting in the passenger seat and letting Food drive. She ain't driving me to where I want to go. MOVE OVA!

Fun Things

This past weekend was the Chiles Wedding (Congrats Nate & Garyn) and it sure was fun. I love wedding. Yes, after like 57 of them, in the back of your mind you are thinking of your own, but I can still appreciate others love and committment over my own desires. I am excited to see two more lovely people join their lives together and celebrate what God meant for marriage!

This week I am looking forward to a few things:
* Taking a half-day Wednesday and spending it with my dear friend Allison for her birthday! We are heading up to Carlsbad to walk along the beach, get our nails done, sip some coffee and go out to dinner with her family. I am so excited!!!

*Pay Day- Thursday. Enough Said

*Friday, when I get off work. (I know, a little ahead of myself but its going to be a busy week!)

*Pearl's Baby Shower on Saturday! Melissa (BF) has been planning this and I know its going to be so fun to see her belly again and get excited for the first lil' one in our friends group

Well this weekend is coming to a close and I did manage to get some grocery shopping and laundry done before the sun goes down...but now I'm off to enjoy my last couple of hours before Monday comes crashing in.
See you all later!

Updates!

1. Garyn's Bridal Shower. AMAZING. I want one, just like it.
2. Ruby's Bridal Shower last weekend! Totally 50's Retro. Totally awesome.
3. I slammed my finger in my car door Wednesday. Its just now regaining feeling.
4. I wrote a bucket list of 25 things I want to do in my life. Lots of it involves music. :)
5. This weekend, I don't have plans. WEIRD, but incredibly awesome









P.S. Writing this blog at 1:40am?!?! When is the last time I've stayed up this late. (Must be due to the caffeinated beverage I had at 8pm. Dang it)