Carly, just wanted to say I"M HERE! I've been busy today. I'll check in with you tomorrow when I'm not so tired.

~chris

Carly, okay sleeping is good. :D

Yesterday was a busy day. I had to run a bunch of errands and then my sister had me do some things for her. Her little girl picked up some "bugs" from school so I had to get her the stuff to help with that. Bought her a vacuum to do here area rugs and her car, get her paycheck, go pay her insurance, and do all my stuff in-between. My sister is just horrified. She hates that kind of stuff. She's petrified of dog hair so this really has her freaked out. She's been crying and smoking and crying and smoking some more. Poor girl!

Anyhow, last night I went to the Taste of Home Cooking School roadshow with my mom. My brother had gotten tickets but his wife was coaching a volleyball game and he had promised his students in his special ed. class that he'd go watch them play basketball at their school, so he gave the tickets to us. I actually won a prize. They called my name and I got a bag of groceries. Woo HOoo! After that, I came home and took a long bath. I read my textbooks in the bathtub because I don't get distracted by anything. Then I did my homework until 12:30 and went to bed.

I really need to do something about this weight of mine. I actually had a dream that I was getting fatter (which probably closer to reality than I know). I felt so horrible in my dream. I woke up kind of panicky. Monday morning I'm calling that hospital weight loss center. I read up on them on the internet and they come up with meal plans, and a whole program for you to follow and monitor you with lab work and check ups and everything. I think that would help me a great deal. I've been doing WW online and relying on myself, but lately that just isn't working. Time to step up and go to someone and say...I need help.

Okay. Gotta go. I'm going to finish up a paper while I eat breakfast. Spiff up the house a little and go to my mom's to work on spiffing her's up a bit. We're going to organize her sewing room today. My grandmother died 3 yrs ago and left all her sewing stuff to my mom. My mom has been hurting so much the last couple years, she never went through any of it. She got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthrits about 4 months ago. So the doctor says..she's the reason I have it. It has some genetic links. Anyhow, the stuff is just stacked in boxes in the sewing room. Maybe we can get that done, so she can actually use the room and enjoy it.

Okay better get my morning started. Talk to you in a bit. The faster I get outta here the better. My husband and his brother are blowing insulation into the attic today so maybe our heating bills won't be so huge this year. We only have insulation rated as R7 right now. Montana standards in new homes in R36. We're going higher than that and doing R50. That ought to keep us toasty this winter. TTFN and check back with you later.

~chris

Hello Chris,
you are always so busy,,, slow down girl...lol...

the weight lose clinic sounds like a great place to start... i think with that bit of encouragement you will be totally on your way to success... i wish we had something like that around here.. I live in massachusetts and they dont have really anything like that... and if they do it cost way to much to join..

my weight thing went out the window totally this weekend,, i went and spent the weekend with my gram and we went out to eat and had dessert and you know how it goes.. just splurged it up all weekend... but i will start fresh again today...
well i had the apparaiser here yesterday... i should know by wed or thurs what my house is worth... hopefully its a good amount and hopfully we can sell it to pay off all debt and still have enough left to put down on a new home. we want to move to maine... I think i told you.. house there are still reasonable.. and you get land... the winters a a bit colder.. but i guess you cant have everything right.. but we do try ;)
anyways, have a great day.. i will check back with you later... carly

Carly, I made my appt with the weight loss clinic today. I go in next Wed. for my first appt. They'll do a full health history, a complete physical, a full blood work up, come up with a plan for me and do check ups every two weeks. They check for insulin resistance, diabetes, thyroid problems, etc. I'll even get a metabolic test done to find out how many calories I use in a day and then how much I need to consume to lose weight. I hope this helps me out. I figure if I spend money on it, I'll be more likely to do it. Plus, through this program, I can find out if I do have something medically out of whack with me.

I got a ton of homework to do. YIKES!

I'll check back with you later. My weekend went the same as yours...my eating went out the window and headed south.... ;) I just can't quit eating. Don't know what my problem is.

~chris

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hey Chris,

How are you? I hope all is well.

things around here are about the same.. my daughter just turned 13 yesterday no more babies for me. man i cant believe how fast they grow.

well my eating is still horrible.. i wish i could stop that.. i will at some point... i just got that book volumetrics eating plan.. took it out at the library.. it took 2 months for me to get the book so i assume it must be interesting read.. anyways, i am going to read it and see what i can learn from it.. its says you can eat a ton so we will see.. I am just trying to find anything that will get me motivated at this point.


well i need to get going... i will check back later.. have agreat day.. carly

Carly, sorry, I didn't mean to leave you hanging. It's been a busy last few days. I had a paper due so I worked on that with my sister. Saturday we went to the school carnival at the park (in the rain, I might add) followed by a baby shower, followed by our Parenting w/ Boundaries class, followed by my mom and sister getting baptized. That was all on Saturday. Yesterday wasn't much better. I had to go shopping for my other sister's birthday present and get tiana her stuff for her school project. Then I spent the afternoon helping her and her friend work on the project, follow that up with a surprise birthday party for my sister and you have a very full weekend.

Today I had to work. :( Two more days until I get to the weight loss clinic. I hope they can help me out. My jeans are starting to cut into my stomach. I'd rather be decked out in sweats right now.

How goes the battle with you? BTW, tell your daughter that your "weird" cyber friend in Montana says HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Tiana will be 13 next year. I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet or not.

I better go. It's relaxing time. I go take a nice hot bath and read...my textbooks. :lol: Nothing quite like that. Soon, I'm going to read a novel again. I hope.

~chris

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Hey Chris,

I have missed you.. man, you are way to busy... on the go all the time. I can see why you had no time to get on the computer. the weight clinic will help you.. i bet they have ideas we never even gave thought to.. I cant wait for you to go either.. then you can pass some of those ideas over here to me.

I still am not ready for my daughter to be 13 it seems as soon as her birthday came and went she was a different kid.. more bossy.. you know thinking she is all grown up... it wont last we will put her in her place..LOL...

anyways, today the realestate lady comes to talk with me and my hubby we are actually going to do this.. this is very exciting because.. I never thought my husband would even consider moving out of state, but he is just as excited about the idea. so i do truly hope it works out the way it is planned in my head..LOL...

well I need to go. have to get this house in tip top shape.. have a great day.. i will check back with you later. carly

Carly, convince your husband you need to move to Montana.... :D

I'm so excited for you. I hope your house sells fast. Where was it you were moving to again? Maine? Maybe a move will help your daughter out too. I know what you mean about the bossy teenage attitude. I think Tiana is already experimenting with it. I get the attitude, the eye rolling, the "i'm not doing THAT!" scream-fests and all that. I'm sceeeerrrreeeedddd. It hards to watch your children grow up.

My hand smells like bleach. EWWWW! I was cleaning the inside of the washer before I did a load of whites. Now I stink! I suppose I better get my buns out of here. I'm going to my sister's house to help her tie up her quilt. Mine's done so now we have to finish here's so we can sell them on ebay.
We need some money to fund our shopping habit. ;)

P/s I'll pass on any weight loss hints I can get from this clinic right to you. Okay? I'm not sure what will all happen tomorrow. I guess the first appt. is getting a medical history, and personal history. That way, they can start working on a plan tailored to me.

TTFN
~luy ya,
chris

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Hello Chris..

Well, the real estate agent came and we are on the market today.. we are hoping the house sells fast also.. but i am not sure that will happen.. its all in gods hands.. what is suppose to happen will.

yes we want to move to maine.. my husband is a bit nerves about that because he has never left mass.. but i figure it this way a fresh start is something we really could use.. my daughter is happy about that thought.. my 17 year old son is not happy at all.. he has a girl friend doesnt want to leave mass. I will find him a place to stay for this last year of high school if i have to . but after that i hope he comes to maine..


well today is the big day at the clinic. please let me know how every thing goes. i will check back with you later.. carly

Carly, Is your husband's family in Mass? I know mine are all here in Billings, and I would find it really hard to leave. Sometimes though, I do think about what it would be like to move. A fresh start would be nice, and sometimes it would be great to get away from family and not worry so much about what they have to say about how I'm leading my life.

YEp, today is clinic day. In about 2 more hours. I'm excited yet nervous. I have the worst case of the jitters when I go to a doctor. My dad calls it "white coat syndrome". :lol: I get it from him. I literally get nauseous and feel lightheaded. Weird huh?

Well I better check on my classes and then get busy. I'll check back later and tell you how it went.

~chris

Hello Chris and Carly! I too need to get back on the weight loss wagon. I've become so settled in my new job that I'm letting myself go. I want to lose weight and feel GREAT about myself. You both seem like you have a good support team. I was wondering if I could join. I need someone to hold me accountable. I kow I can do this. I have 30-40 pounds I would like to lose as soon as possible.

Chris it's so good to see you! You are busy as always..slow down woman..LOL! What are you going to school for?

I love my new job as a C N A(nurse's aide). I am going for my LPN in a year. I work alot of overtime. The pay is GREAT but the money always seems to go as fast as I make it..uugghh. I better go make dinner. I'm thinking healthy...lol. Today is a new day. I CAN DO THIS! Talk to you ladies soon!

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goodmorning ladies,

chris how did the clinic go???

let me just tell you guys.. the past few days have been so busy... I repainted my bathroom and decluttered my house in 2 days.. plus remember i work full time also... I am tired.. i so hope this is all going to be worth it.. the real estate agent is coming today to take pictures of the house.. so that is a good thing.. she already has it listed but would like to add the photo's.

anyways, thank goodness its friday... my eating has been so bad... i have been eating chocolate like everyday... I need to stop that.. so i guess maybe to day is the day.. this probably would be the best time for me to try because i am moving so much trying to get this house in order ya know. I have been drinking my water so thats a plus. i havent walked in like a week... but i am so busy.. what can i do..

how is school going???

well i will chat with you ladies later.. have a great day..

carly

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hello,

where is everyone????? Chris!!!!!!!!!I hope everything is ok with you ...


have a great day... carly

OH this sucks! I left a huge post the other day and it ain't here. Anyhow, Jeniqua-Glad to see you back. And I'm very happy that you like your job and things are going good for you! What happened with your husband? Did you get divorced? How's the little munchkins?

Carly-The clinic went good. I'm on a 1400-1500 calorie a day protein based diet and this is day 2 and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm supposed to be getting 10,000 steps a day in, or 1/2 hour exercise. That is going to be my hard part. The sick thing is that I found out my body is 44.1% fat right now. Scared me... :o And I'm supposed to make sure I take a vitamin, drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and have 3 meals, and 3 protein based snacks aday. I will say, I haven't had the shakes for the last 2 days so I must need the extra protein. I'll find out more stuff at my next appt. I go back in 2 weeks to check my progress and then I get to see the nutrition educator. My problem is...I"m not much of a cook. I suck at that.

Well today we took the kids to the circus. Ringling Bros. They enjoyed it. The kids wanted sno cones though in these circus cups. They wanted $10 a piece for them. HEck no! I couldn't believe that.

I gotta go. I have 2 more assignments to get in before tomorrow. I'll chat at you girls later.
~chris

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hello ladies,

chris.. I am glad you havent had the shakes in a few days... maybe know that you are eating what you need you will not have them again that would be a plus...

10 bucks for a sno cone.. they are crazy... things in this world are getting way out of hand... everything is way to much money...

anyways, my eating still is bad... but i am working on it.... i stained my back deck yesterday.. so i figured that was my exercise for the day.. i used mucsles I didnt even know i had...

well have a great day... chat with you later...carly