JEN SEVERN'S BLOG

We just celebrated Father's day and we went out to Hagen Daz for Scott's favorite peanut butter chocolate ice cream. I'm not letting the 60 day challenge RULE. I am living, loving and celebrating too! Balance. Here are a few highlights of the past few weeks. ZIGGY"S! I went through the drive thru and got my mom a coffee. I didn't get one! I have not had a candy bar coffee while being on this challenge. My BFF Jess was on the other side of the drive thru. I looked over and thought, "WHAT! Is that person taking my picture?" I was so surprised it was Jess I couldn't stop laughing. Love this coffee shop. Love this friend. My daughter is trying out Life Time for the first time. We have been sampling classes together. I love mother daughter quality time at the gym!  I tried to be healthy and drink a juice with 'super greens'. I have a VERY sensitive stomach and I should have known better. I threw up twice and my stomach was stil...

DAY 5 JUNE 9, 2016 WEIGHT 127.6 lbs. CHECK IN:  Today was really hard. I had sugar withdrawal headaches all day. My kids were also craving sugar (like eating semi-sweet chocolate chips). I'm hoping tomorrow is better. I did an early run/walk for exercise, I had to busy my brain or I was going to stop. I kept my brain busy by  listening to a great story being retold of Samson , so good. Today was rough. The battle is on. I ran early this morning and I am always hoping to see something beautiful. My run was just hard. After my run I took some friends to the airport and I saw this majestic mountain view with a basket full of people enjoying it! Beauty sustains me. I believe that God created all things and if I get to glimpse at His glory everyday it reminds me of His goodness. TGFF:   THANK GOD FOR FRIENDS Midday I got this text from a friend who is also trying to be aware and accountable to how she cares for her body. This text string made me laugh an...

Can you guess what 4 letter word and 5 letter word that came to my mind when I began this 60 day challenge at LifeTime Fitness? FEAR & SHAME Sunday, June 5th I weighed in and signed up for a 60 Day Challenge with LifeTIME Fitness. I have NEVER signed up for a fitness challenge at LifeTIME before and the main reasons are FEAR and SHAME. I am afraid I am going to fail. I am afraid that people will see how I eat, how I feed my family and how much I struggle to make good decision and I will be judged, mocked and despised. I am afraid of trying because I am afraid I can not change. I am afraid of knowing that I tried and I really can't do it. I am afraid that I will try, fail and then just be aware that I am officially stuck. I feel a heavy cloak of shame over my absolute addiction to sugar. I have five 20 oz. sugar filled coffee drinks a week. Not only is this addiction a financial burden, a complete addiction to sugar and caffeine but I'm also passing this bad habit ont...