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Kimbo....I read about you taking the seasilver supplement... whorecommended it to you??? ANd what made you try it?

I have been doing some research on vitamin supplements...and there is just so much out there...Does anyone else have any facts or suggestions. Should I take just a multivitamin??? Or, do I need more than that.

LA tried to get me to try the Tri MAX...I was all set to buy it..but then she asked for $106.00. I almost fainted....I can't do that yet. SO, I started to find an alternative to TriMax (I have the nutritinal value lable) and have found some supplements that are comparable.

I just don't want to waste any more money...do supplements really work..and do you think they are necessary? Thanks...

Hi Monkeybabies,

I've been using Seasilver for almost 4 weeks now and I really like it. Before buying I do suggest that you checkout there website and read all it has to offer. I have never been able to take vitamins in the form of a pill, but I've actually gotten use to taking this liquid vitamin every morning.

Since I'm a morning person, it gives me that added push that I need to get going during my workout time. My endurance level has increased and I'm sure this has helped. The cost is $40 a bottle which should last you for a month in a half. That's only if you're taking it once a day. If you're in bad need of a boast than I do suggest taking it twice a day but of course you run out faster. My girlfriend & I are thinking about going in together and becoming distributors for ourselves. We're not really interested in selling but it's a lot cheaper when you're a distributor. We need to come up with $300 for 12 bottles, which is not bad at all. But I dare not ask DH for another nickel. He's given me so much support financially when it comes to my WL efforts, I just can't ask him for another dime so, we're trying to raise the money through fundraisers.

Also, another friend wanted me to try Naomi juice, which is similar in it's effects as Seasilver. Naomi juice is only sold by distributor and I've never heard any advertisement on the radio for it, so when I was approached about using Seasilver, I didn't hesistate because of all the good things I heard about it.

Anyway, I had been meaning to order some when a mother at my church gave me the information regarding it. Since I've changed my eating habits I've really felt the need to add a supplement to my diet.

I'm one of those who never really believed in vitamins but this product has made me a believer. I hope you get the opportunity to try it.

I hope this helps and hopefully I don't sound like a sales person because I'm really not.

Good morning,

I thought I would check in before going to the gym this morning. I hope all have a wonderful day and I'll write later.

Kimbo....Thanks for the information on the seasilver...it sounds to good to be true....but it is nice to hear that it is working for you. I checked out the website, and from those testimonials...it sounds like it works for a lot of people. I know about asking hubby for more $$$...so let m eknow if you become a distributer...I would definitely buy some from ya.


Well...my first day of the 3 day went o.k....I had a rip roaring headache (which I did not have last time) and woke up with it...ugh. But beside that...I peed a million times, so I feel lighter just by the water weight flowing out.
:lol:

Anyways...hope every one is having a HAPPY FRIDAY. ANd for those of you who are mothers, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!


I will check back later.

Hi Gina:
I decided to do the three day also. So far so good.
Wow kim your center charges alot for the tri-max my center I think charges 89.00
Kathy keep positive.
Tab are you getting ready for that stabilization?
Diane

Diane..
I think my center charges the same as yours for the Trimax....it was $106.00 with the juice. Glad I have someone to do the 3 day with. Keep up the good work.

Gina

Hi Gina:
I seemed to find the first day easy, its the 2nd and 3rd day that I have to fight to get through. I gained a lot more back than you did like 25 pounds, I am just having trouble staying focused.
So this time I made a promise to myself to follow through and stay on plan.
Diane

I agree....today was a lot tougher than yesterday...and I can not wait for Sunday...cause then I will get to eat some fruit.

I am going to stick to this plan....as much as it will killl me. I am going to put the time and energy that this plan desearves...but I am afraid that I am not as positive about it like the other posters. I get bored easily...and will need help from you ladies when it comes to meals.:dizzy: So, I will need everyones suggestions....and support. Well..gotta go and finish up my juice...as crappy as I feel today (headache...upset belly) I am beginning to feel better....does that make any sense what so ever?????? Well....to three day and beyond!!!!

Hope evryone is doing well!!!!!!!!

Gina

Hi Gina:
I am ready to. I go through tough times to, I am not perfect especially lately. Today is your last day right. Enjoy tomarrow, I have to wait until Monday. I did not even bother at the center telling them I did the three-day, I just did it.
I am feeling better to, I am not looking for food which it good.
Diane

last day of 3 day
 

Well, today I weighed in at around 12:00 P.M....and I also woke up with, you guessed it TOM...SO, I thought I was gonna be in for it...but I lost 3 lbs...yay. It is nice to see some results. Now I am frusterated because I am back to where I was when I started the program in February...but that is neither here or now, I guess.

Tomorrow, I start the ultra express, where I still can not eat beef, diary and pork yet. But, at least I get to have the bars....yippy. Well...chec back later..


Gina

Hi Gina:
I don't like doing the ultra express, plus the times I have done it I really have not shown any success. I will just go straight to the normal plan, its gotta be better than what I have been doing.
Congrats on the 3 pounds. Its a good start.
Diane

Good morning ladies,

It's been a tough morning, I had my 1st workout with my PT. The workout was great but I over ate and it really showed in my endurance level. I really pushed myself this morning cause I wasn't expecting to workout with the PT until Tuesday. We had a mother's day cookout and I ate more than I should have. I'm sore all over and I have an after 5 affair this evening. How am I every going to wear those high heel shoes. I meet with the PT Wed & Fri of this week so I know I'm going to feel it by the weekend.

Anyway, Gina & Diane, we're all here for you girls so don't give up. We'll make it through the good and bad times.

Hi Tab-How was your weekend, I hope all is well with you.

Kitkat-Where are you, I know you're not MIA again!

Until later, I hope all has a wonderful day!:)

Wow Kimbo...suprise on the PT today...did you just go to work out and she was there? Explain what your workout was like...I am curious.

Well..yesterday I fell off abit.....nothing major. So, I am back today. Man, I feel so hungry all the time.


Hello..to everyone else....WHERE ARE YOU ALL??????
I'll be back later

Gina

Hi Gina,

The PT called me last night and asked could we change to MW & F of this week because his normal 6AM is out of town all week. Of course I couldn't say no, I'm miss ready to move the world and my body:). Well, I did just that and if I sit for over 2 hrs at a time, I can hardly move. I'm loving and hating it all at the same time.

The workout consisted of 5 minutes of cardio to get my heart rate up and then 3 sets of 20 squats with a 35 lb weight and 3 sets of arm pulls at 55 lbs to help the back muscle (which he says is one of the biggest muscles we have, I could swear it's my butt:)). Then we did the stairmaster 3 times for 1 min & 30 seconds at level 6, boy didn't I feel like I was flying on that machine. In between we did another set of 3's on a different machine, still working on the larger muscles of the body. After that, I was sweating so bad, I thought I was going to fall out. He then went and got small ball that must of weighed at least 7-10 lbs and made me jump and hit the top of a wall for 3 sets 30 seconds, the longest 30 seconds of my life. And on top of all that, in between each set I had to crunches, 6 sets of 20 and then finally it ended and he wanted me to do at least 30 min of cardio. Gina, I could only do 20 minutes without falling off the machine.

It was an excellent workout. He really knows how to jump start your body and trick it into feeling like you've done more than you really have. I am so looking forward to the challenge over the next couple of months.

Until later, have a great one!

Hi everyone,

I've been doing very poorly. I have gone back up to almost my all time high weight. Today I started a starch free day and i'm going to try to keep it that way for a while.

Kim- Thanks for asking for me. Your workouts look intense. Good for you!

Diane- What is Trimaxx? What is it suppose to do for you?

Gina- Congrats on the weightloss!

Kathy

Kathy:
They never offered you tri-max when you when to the center, I am very suprised. It supposed to help with appetite control and water retention, depending on which one you take also your mood. there is other stuff it does I don't really remember.
Tab how is stabilization going?
I did pretty well staying on plan yesterday, the first day in a long time.
So kimbo how are yoy feeling today?
Gina are you still feeling hungry?
Diane

Hello ladies..
Kimbo...I think I would have just fell over. That sounds intense...but, I think if someone was standing there watching me....then maybe I woukld feel less inclined to slack. I think that might be a bit intimitating. Good for you..I would be hurting big time today. Keep up the good work.

Diane..yes, I still am hungry...but sometimes I feel like I can't stomach anymore of the protein...does anyone else get that way?? I am also getting super crabby...hmmmmm, I know this will pass too.

Kathy..glad your back....going starch free for a while seems likes a good idea. Well, I am glad your back. Let's do it again together. It just stinks to have to relose weight that was already gone...cause I am doing it right now. Welcome back again...

yeah, Tab..how is stabilization going...

Anyone else that I forgot to mention, hello.....

Going to weigh in today...we will see...check back with ya later

Gina

Good Morning Ladies!!

Sorry work has been a little crazy. We have a course next week and then we are going on business trip the week after...so everyone is preparing. Kinda crazy.

Wow...so many new post to catch up on. I hope I didn't miss anything....I read them kinda fast. Wanted to post before work gets tooo crazy.

Well stabilization is 6 weeks...I thought it was only 4 week. Each week you get a different menu with foods that you can add. I am on the red plan soooo with my first week of stabilization I can add 1 more dairy...some new condiments and 2 extra veggies. So really it is not a change for me. Except for the diary. You only weigh in two times a week. So I weighed and got measured on Saturday...I was not at "my" goal weight....I started stabilization at 132 so my body will fluxuate between 132 and 137. But I was very good this weekend and I was told that some people will lose on the first 2 weeks of stabilization. I weigh now on Wednesday and Saturdays. For the first time in my life I have people telling me I am too thin. Imagine that...me too thin. Never thought I would hear those words. I am a little discouraged that I didnt make 130 but I am happy where I am. Still weird to say that I am maintaining my weight...yikes...

Kim...Sounds like a great workout. I would love to get my PT back. But he is soo busy right now. We have been comunicating and he too thinks that I should quite losing weight and start lifting some weights...need to build back muscle. I can't wait to hear your progress stories. At least you can say that your workouts are not boring. I just don't know how you do it at 6am. I mean I am up and out the door by that time but I don't know if I could workout that early...my body is used to the afternoon and evening. Are you still working out after work also?

Monkeybabies....Congrats on the 3lbs! You are on your way. Let us know how weigh in goes.

dianem1.....You can do this...it is tough for everyone...I never thought that I would be at stabilization. With me I had to hit rock bottom before I got serious...rock bottom for me was putting on a pair of pants and having the seams of the pants leave indentations in my legs because they we soooo tight. I just hope that I can stabilize and maintain...I think losing the weight was easy I was working toward a number....now I just have to change my mind set. So come on lets do this together!

KitKat.....Hang in there girl...there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are all here for you.

Well gotta get back to work...ick....I will check back in later. Everyone have a great day.

Hi,

Diane- I remember now, they offered me a whole bunch of pills when I started, I had forgotten all about it. I never saw any results w/ the pills did you?

Tab- I'm so happy for you! Congrats! I know it's going to be weird to say that your maintaining and that you final have met a goal but it's here! I'm so happy for you!

Gina- Yup, it does stink to loose an regain and loose again the same pounds over and over again, you would think that I learned by now. I think this time it has sunk in though. We can and are doing this to gether now lets keep it going. Consistency is so hard!

Kathy

Good afternoon ladies,

It has been a crazy day here in the office. Everyday there is a new rush project. Oh well, life goes on.

Hi Tab-good to see write today. I look forward to reading your post everyday. I think stablization & maintenance will be great for you and who knows, maybe you'll lose those 2 lbs by the 2nd week.

Ladies, let me tell you, today I'm hurting all over. If I sat down for more than an hour I can barely get up. My workout this morning was so hard, I didn't think I would get through it. My thighs are acking, I mean everytime I move and really don't know how to express it in words. I work in an office with 3 guys and I've been moaning all morning/afternoon long, they think I'm crazy. I don't know how I'm going to make it through tomorrows workout but I'm truely going to try.

Gina-Everytime I see my PT, I think about the money that I'm paying him and that makes me go the extra mile. They are not cheap by a long shot so you really want to get the best out of each session. I'm just trying to figure out how am I going to make it through tomorrow hurting like this. I could barely get out of my bed this morning, my legs felt like weights that shouldn't be moved. I've been told after a couple of weeks, I'll get use to this and he'll push me up another level. I am difinately hurting big time today but it will be worth it in the end.

Tab-Any suggestions on the soreness? I've been taking Advils all morning long, I don't know anything else to do. I'm almost scared about tomorrow. I managed to work out for 70 minutes this morning but it was a real push and my level of intensity was not there because of the soreness. I think I really need him after I lose all the weight. He really wants me to take in more calories but I'm just not use to that (2300 per day), 54 grams of fat, 324 grams of carbs and the rest protein. Which averages out to 25/25/45 or something like that. That is way more than I take now, he said I need it in order to hold my own during the workouts. Anyway, we'll see, I'm just not happy about all that fat & carbs.

Kitkat-Hold on girlfriend, your change is coming, you can do this, I believe in you!!!!!!!!!

Diane-As you can see, I'm not doing to well but I do like the way it makes me feel afterwards. I really feel like I did something.

Well, back to work I go, until later have a great day!

Kimbo
How are you going to eat all that food? Feel better.
Diane

Well,, I weighed intoday and lost another 2 lbs..yeah me!!!! When you see the progress, it really helps. So, now am back to wear I was when I started LA 3 months ago...AAAARRRRRGGGGG. O.k.. maybe now I can get past my BIG MISTAKE. So, I got pumped and stayed on plan the rest of the day...I bought new work out sneakers . I got some nice Nike cross trainers that were on sale for $40.

I also went to walmart and bought a women's daily multivitamin and Vitamin B Complex (it is said to help with seratonin levels and with matabolism). From what I have been reading, it is important for our "dieting"bodies to get extra nutrients that we may be missing. So we shall see. I am also gonna try that seasilver (maybe next month).

Kimbo..ouch. All I can say is that as odd as this might sound...working out your sore muscles will probably make them feel better. Just be sure to stretch some tonight before you go to bed.

Diane..how are you doing??? With the three day over, how did you do?

Tab...since you had such success with this program...I have to ask a real silly question. When you would cook up your protein...how did you make it.? For example, if you had chicken...did you add any spices to it, or marinades. I just can not stomach plain chicken or beef. Any ideas or suggestions would be sooo appreciated.

I am still hungry....but I try to think of it as my body eating a way at my MUCH stored fat cells, instead of me feeding my hunger with more fat. I duno, sometimes it helps. But, boy, I am CRABBY. I hope this passes soon..(and I am sure huby does too):devil:

Well....I will check back in the AM

Gina

Tab....I found this link that I thought you may find interesting, inspirational by the same token...ya know since you are now in maintanance.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...threadid=27552

Hi Everyone:
Gina I did not do as well as I wanted to. I ended up at my sisters house on Mother's day so I did not finish through with the three day.
I've been struggling a bit this week trying to stay focused and on plan. I don't know if its I'm really hungry or just fighting the menu plan. I guess I am feeling the crabbyness to and have to get over it.
Diane

Good Morning all,

I am happy to say that today is the 3rd day of my 3-day starch free diet and I have lost the 5# that I gained over the weekend.

Kim- That's an awful lot of calories, I'd say to stick to LAWL guidelines and just add an extra protein or starch to lose weight.

Diane- You can do it! Fight it! We can get through this hump together, because i feel the need to snack as well, but the weather is heating up and snacks never got me anywhere other than down. It's such a nasty cycle isn't it? Come on girl!

Gina- Congrats, congrats! I know it's frustrating to have to loose the weight already lost before, but at least it's over w/ and now you can start from here!

Kathy

Diane....
I don't know what is up with both of us...but ya know what....I too fight this menue plan. My Goodness...wouldn't it be a lot easier if we both just LET GO and GO with it.....I wish someone would help me do that. Mother's day was hard for me too.

Well....stay focused. Do you use the fat chick's journal?? I have started up again...and it has helped some. Please get online and chat...or leave me a private message if you need extra support. I get like that at least 5 times a day. Hang in there. We promised each other that we can do this..remember, and more importantly..we promised ourselves.

How is every one else this morning?

Gina

Kathy...5 lbs...that is superb. Wow...I don't think I could loose that much if I just eliminated starches...that is great. Are you also eliminating sugar? Give me an example of your menu.

I once did OA (overeaters anonymous) and I did a starch free, sugar free, flour free diet. It wasn't easy...but I also had to stick to a strict plan. Let me know if you need any suggestions...I will try to help.

Gina

Gina, have you tried the 3-day diet? Here's a sample of my diet from:

memu- 5/12
breakfast- 2eggs, 3 slice turkey bacon, 1slice cheese
Lunch-4oz chicken, salad, dressing diet soda, SF jello
Dinner- Gyro, meat and veggies only, tossed the pita, diet soda, SF jello

I just stick w/ meat and veggies and have sugar free jello to keep me from going crazy.

I completely cut sugar out of my diet, sugar is starch. What's a sample of your diet?

I'm still at my bounce around weight I need to loose 3# to be out of my cycle.

kathy

Good morning ladies,

It's been a rough morning, I worked out with the PT and I'm still hurting from Monday:o! I really didn't think I would get through the workout this morning but I did. Mind you, I am still hurting badly but I'm hopeful this pain won't last always:).

I've realized that 3 times a week is 1 workout to much. I'm so glad to be going to twice a week starting next week. I feel so uncoordinated, this workout was completely different from the first. Still working the same muscles but in a different way. How have I gone so long without a PT. I've used the equipment so poorly over my tenure of working out that I just feel shame.

He made me do mountain climbing this morning. I had to put my hands on the bunch, which was very low and then move my body as if I was running, this was painful. I'll difinately give it to him, he is good!

I'm barely getting around this morning and just took 2 ibuprofen for the stiffness so I hope this works. This morning I was getting out of my car like I was a hundred years old.

As they say, no pain, no gain :strong: :barbell:

Kitkat--my girl, 5 lbs. you go on with your bad self :cb: :bravo:. I new you could do it, it just takes a little patience on are part, which we don't always have but we're here to support each other. You're right, I think I'm going back to LAWL next week & adding to extras. With this kinda workout I think I'm going to need it.

Diane & Gina--congrats on your losses! ...and Gina, thanks for that great link for Tab, I took a look and it was great! It always help when you can see how far someone else has come and what they have achieved.

Tab--How's stabilization today? Let's take it one day at a time and you'll be all right.

Until later on, have a great day.

Hi everyone:
You guys are the best. I just get tired of all that protein sometimes. I need to keep the variety going I know, but sometime its just yuck. Gina and Kathy I remember my promise don't worry I am going to fight through this. Thanks for the reminder. Kathy great going.
Kimbo feel better, I don't envy you at all. How is the food going?
Diane

Diane..I have to laugh..because that is my issue too. I mean, how much chicken can a person eat. I am not a huge meat eater, or fish, so...I am so there with ya. We are going through the same stuff..it is scary..LOL

Kathy...your diet pretty much is the same one I used to follow on OA. It is a tough one...but I saw results. I was also allowed to eat oatmeal...and stuff like that.

Today was a tough day for me. I think the LAlites are gonna be the death of me. Seriously, I ate way over my 2 limit for today. Can we say obsessive?????? Well...I better fix up my day and have some more water...LOL

This loosing weight thing is for the birds someimes (hmmmm, maybe birds have agood thing going....they eat like a bird...and I have never seen an over weight bird...LOL)

Check back later.

Gina

P.S....as I stare at my new sneaker box...The Nike logo just SCREAMS at ME.....JUST DO IT....

Hello Ladies...

Seems everyone is doing great....

Kitkat...Wow...5lbs that is awesome...I can go without the startches such as bread and potatoes my hard times is with the sugar...I just crave it sooo much. Like yesterday I know I am allowed 3 startches but I only ate 1...and the funny thing is I don't lose when I do that...sometimes I just don't want the startch. Keep up the good work...How long do you plan to go startch/sugar free?

Kim....You Go Girl...as they say the second day is always the worst. Just make sure to stretch won't help too much with the soreness but will help prevent injuries. Keep taking the advil it will releive some of the soreness. That is alot of calories but if you are working out that hard you might need those extra calories. Try it and see what happens. If you see a gain you can always cut back. I am hanging in there...stabilization is a day to day thing...I am not real excited about it. I mean I love the fact that I lost the weight...but I keep asking myself..."Now what"

Monkeybabies...Yes the menu is tough. You had asked about my protein intake...to be honest I don't think I get enough sometimes. I am not a big meat eater. Like if I have a salad I will add boiled eggs to get my protein. I love the boca burgers and the morning star burgers...lots of flavor. I pretty much follow the menu to a T. I just add in my sweets which is really bad. And now that I am at stabilization...I find that I am adding more than I should. My husband loves Oreos and of course I have been eating 1, 2 or maybe 5 sometimes...and I need to stop. But it is sooo hard. I am on the red plan so for breakfast I am allowed 1/2 proten, startch, and fruit, lunch is 1 protein, startch, fruit, 2 veggies...and dinner is same as lunch. And being on stabilization I can add 1 extra dairy and some more veggies. I always eat more veggies. But I have done this menu for 6 months now and I find myself looking at what other people are eating and be like darn...they are having all their startches for the next week in one meal. I use the Luna Bars as treats...if I cheat on the diet I don't get a treat....and I always save one for the evening cause that is when I have the urge to snack

Well I went to my first weigh in yesterday and of course I was up 1.2lbs...who knows what is going on? I just get sooo fustrated that I am not going to think about it. I mean I cheat but I don't cheat enough to gain 1lb. Also, I looked at my pill pack and I start TOM in 12 days....I can't believe it is that time again. I always seem to gain 2 weeks before and then I have a good losing spell for 2weeks....so the next 2weeks will not be...

Sorry to keep blabbing on...I just get fustrated at times like this. I hope I make this stabilization...I get more food added this Saturday I will keep you posted. I am off work till monday after today...so everyone have a great weekend and I will try to check back in before I leave.

Hi All:
Tab thats what we are hear for to let you blabb all you want.
Gina you are defenitly scaring me, I have trouble with eating to many of the bars also. Start using those sneakers. Do you enjoy exercise when you get yourself to do it?
Diane

Good afternoon ladies!
 

It has been a rough day starting early this morning. I worked out on my own but I needed to go into the office early so I left my house at 4:30A to get to the gym by 5A to be at work by 7A. I had an OK workout but my job today has been hectic, meeting after meeting and I'm tired from getting up so early this morning.

Today I'm not as sore but there's still tomorrow when I have my last session for this week and next week it will only be twice and I'm looking forward to that. My thighs feel so much better today, still a little sore but nothing like what it was. My upper arms and near the back and breast muscles are still quite sore but I can deal with that a lot better than the thighs. Everytime I got up, walked, tryed to use the bathroom, I was hurtiing some kinda bad. No pain, no gain--that's what I keep telling myself.

Hi Tab-I was reading my balley's daily fitness tip today and I believe you need this today:

"Perhaps it’s time for us to stop “losing weight”…and to start
“reducing body fat” instead.

Experts say our percentage of body fat is generally a better
measure of our fitness and health status than our weight is. And,
in fact, the scale can be quite misleading. For example, through
exercise and a healthy diet, we can build muscle and become
leaner – yet be discouraged by a scale that suggests we haven’t
made much progress. Likewise, the scale can fool us into
believing we’ve made strides with lost pounds, when in reality
we’ve simply lost important muscle mass.

The words we use make a big difference in how we perceive our
goals. “Reducing body-fat percentage” may not exactly roll off
the tongue…but it could give us a sounder perspective on what it
really means to be fit."

I hope this helps, I don't believe it's weight you need to lose. I believe you said you're wearing a size 6 or 8. That is very small no matter you height. Focus on stabilization and not continue to lose. You have an advantage knowing that you gain weight 2 weeks prior to that TOM, you know how much it is and can pretty much expect that gain. Try to stay encourage. :)

Anyway, I believe the article is a good read for everyone so please enjoy and I'll write tomorrow.

Hello, Diane, Gina & Kathy. I hope all is well with you ladies!

Kimbo....good little article. I agree..but I don't always think in those terms. It is hard, I think, especially when you need to weigh yourself 3 X a week..to not think like that. I am so into the scale says...and if it goes up and down. I need to focus taht I am making a life change here...and reguardless if the scale moves (but hopefully it will) I am getting healthy. I am already feeling way better....and I have only been consistent for 1 week. I can't imagine what I will feel like in a month.

A lot of you seem to excersise....I really need to lace up those new sneakers of mine :) I am not a fan of exercise...but I know once I start..I will get addicted. I do like to walk...and I just received my new double baby jogger from ebay...so I will be able to get around a lot more easier with the kids.

It was an ok day...stayed on plan. What kind of yogurt do you guys eat???? Do you really only use plain? Just wondering....Hope everyone has a Happy Friday. Chat soon