JEN SEVERN'S BLOG

I did it, barely! Week 3- I lost 4 pounds. Week 4- That time of the month. I learned something about myself, I have a REALLY HARD TIME eating well that week. Week 5 - I blew it and I wanted to give up completely. My friend Gail reminded me, "What you learn in the challenge is part of the challenge." I got back on the wagon. Week 6 - Grace. I did a blood test and learned that I'm very sensitive to gluten, dairy and eggs. I'm trying to eat less of these. My energy is increasing. Week 7 - Working out more consistently. Eating is improving, but I'm still feeling like I'm not eating well. The more I plan the better I am. If I can plan my food the day before I'm good. If I don't, I tend to lean on Starbucks for my filler food. Week 8 - I learned that I am not good at this, but I can make some small steps towards a healthier life style. This is going to take pratice. I feel embarassed that I didn't lose more than 2 pounds. Day 60 Weight: 127 Per...

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...