hey!

I went to the gym yesterday and did 35 min on the treadmill and 15 mins of weights. I also stayed within my points range for WW and even had some left over. Woo Hoo. Haven't done that in like eons...

So what is everyone doing today? I'm probably going with my sister to take the kids to eat at the park and then we're going to take them to the swimming pool. Tiana is just dying to go swimming. We haven't done it yet.

Next weekend we're finally going camping. The only drawback is that we're going with my whole family. Jen has this sick notion that I'll have my mom, Robin, Kayla, Samantha and Nicole in our trailer and Kelly can sleep outside with the guys. WRONG! We haven't even gotten to use our trailer yet. Kelly is sleeping with me, in our trailer with our kids and his sister, Robin. Jen and Carl have a motorhome and she thinks her and her kids are going in there. I know my other sis, Janet says she wants to sleep with her hubby in their tent...with their kids too. Don't know what she's thinking? But if I have to be miserable and apart from my kids and husband...I really don't want to go.


Chris

((hugs)) chris! I just read your post, I am sorry there is conflict over the camping. But I know that thing will all work out. I hope you have fun this weekend.

Things are going well, I seem to be staying in cal range, and getting some exercise in. Other errands kept me from getting to the gym yesterday, but we will see if I can stop in this afternoon after work.

Have a great weekend all!!

Hey Ellen, I stopped my sister cold in her tracks with the sleeping arrangements... Now our biggest problem is we found out the our hitch won't support the weight of the trailer. We need to buy a weight distributing hitch. I'm not sure where my man plans on getting the money for that one. They run $350- $500. OUCH! That doesn't include any installation. Also we are supposed to have trailer brakes. They only installed certain components in our truck. I have no idea what we need for that. This camping trip seems to be destined to die.

OH well, back to the laundry. I did okay with eating yesterday up until the point of the ice cream cone last night. Darn thang snuck its way into my hand. Can you imagine that????

Chris

Chris, I know what you mean. We went out of town over hte holiday, and I can tell you that we did not plan on eating out as much as we did. Today is a new day and a new beginging again.

Later

Hey Ellen, how was your 4th? Well we got our hitch for the truck today so Kelly is going to install everything tonight. Despite all the uproar right now, I'm excited to get out of town for awhile. I plan on taking some long long walks up there. I love the mountains smells...campfires, pine trees, etc. I need a vacation. Maybe I'll come back all renewed and ready to battle my weight.

Chris

hey ladies, I am still here, had a busy 4th, and dh was on vacation. will update you tomorrow

Hey Ellen, I think we are all that's left! I've been trying to keep busy. It is so stinkin hot out right now. We're sitting around 100. You're not too far away...so how hot is it there??

Chris

Chris right now we are sitting in a cold front, but with the rain it is very humid. By the weekend it is supposed to be in the upper 90's...not something I am looking forward to Today was a decompress day, but tomorrow I am off to the races...laundry, dishes, and hopefully vacuum. THe bathroom needs to be cleaned too, but I think I will not be that ambitious. I need to make a trip to the gym tomorrow too, and hopefully DD2 will be feeling better. (just a small virus, but a high fever) Eating has been moderate, but could be a lot better. I will just have to police myself.

I took the kiddies to the library today, and they all got some books. I got the third book in the Stephen King dark tower series. I can't wait to re-read it, so I can finally get to the new ones he wrote. Well off for now...need to get rested for my marathon day of cleaning.

Ellen-I feel like I'm running a losing race. I didn't do laundry for 2 days and I about died when I walked in the laundry room yesterday morning. I started doing laundry at around 10 am and did it all day long until I went to bed. I still have one more load of whites and the blankets from the camp trailer to wash. Then I am done. I have to get the kitchen spiffed up and the livingroom clean and the family room. The bathrooms aren't bad and the kids' rooms I give up on. Why can't they just keep their rooms clean? I am so overwhelmed and stressed trying to keep up with everything and doing a horrible job with it.

I have been lax on the exercise and doing average on my eating. I could be doing better but those treats keep getting in my line of site. I don't much feel like exercising right now. My legs and feet are bugging me...either my RA or my shoes. I'm going to get some new shoes first. That's cheaper than the doc. Besides I can't get into him until Sep. 19th. Busy guy!

Gonna get back to my house junk. Then its off to take Simon to get his rabies shot.

Chris

Hey Chris, How are things on your end. I am still stalled out witht his weight loss, and I am not sure what to do about it. I know DH and I would like to do some seeoins witha personal trainer, but we don't have the cash flow for it. It is tight with having had to add in the gym membership every month.

Not too much planned for this weekend. Just work, and DH's baseball game on Sunday. Have a great Weekend!!!

HEy chris!!! I hope you had a great weekend! Mine was really busy I worked 8.5hrs on Sat (plus 2hrs driving) then got the kids ready for church in the morning. DH and I went to bed pretty early about 9:30, but we got back up at 5am. Got everything ready to ge, then went to church, DH"S baseball game, then took the kids swimming. DH let me go do some laps, and I am feeling pretty good. My brother came over after dinner, and we talked for a while. Unfortunately with talking ot him, then having my 6yo wake up I did not get into bed until 1am, and boy did I just fall asleep. I did not even hear DH get up and get ready for work. TOday I am ready to reapply myself and stay focued on eating the right way, and getting my exercise in.

Later chica!

Ellen, I"m stalled too and my weight actually is up to 206. YIKES! I don't know what to do either. I can pinpoint some of my problem areas like not journaling accurately. Also I haven't been exercising consistently. My weight gain is my fault and maybe that's the first step for me in a good direction. I can't blame it on anyone but me. A gal I talked to said to just make a commitment to exercise for 30 min on M, W, and F...if you miss a day make sure you make it up immediately. Then when you have that down, add more time or extra days. I'll have to get a copy of her post so you can read it. She has some excellent idea. Maybe they could help you too. I'll tell you about my weekend later. DH is home and taking me out to dinner.

Chris

Hope dinner was nice!!!

I'll post this afternoon or evening. My internet has been down and now its finally up but I have to get Tiana to a doct. appt. Check back in a bit

Chris