Evening Carly and Ellen,
Just a quick fly by for me. I'm on my way out the door to get the rest of the Christmas shopping done.

I flopped so bad today with my eating. But I'll tell you guys about that later.

~chris

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hey Chris...

Dont beat your self up about dont doing so well... its so hard this time of year to stay on track.. believe me i know... i have been doing horrible.. but thats ok.. the first of the year is coming and then i will being again.

How are you Ellen... How did you do yesterday???

ok.. ladies i need to get going ... I have a report to get out this morning I will talk with you two later.. have a great day and keep up the great work... carly

Carly how are you doing? I did pretty well yesterday. DH got home by 1:30pm so we did some running around together. We tried to get his passport, but we could not get the picture done before the passport office closed. Too many picture Christmas cards. Food wise yesterday was not too bad. Idid find a bakery right around the corner that has the best baklava I have ever had! I think I am going to get some to bring to the family party. All in all I had about 1350cal yesterday. Not too bad,but not really good either. I did drink 96 oz of water, I think that has been helping so much. I only got a little exercise in, about 20-25 mins. All my Christmas running around is done all I have left to do is wrap 2more gifts. YAY

Chris~Don't worry too much about what you did yesterday. Start anew today and you will feel better. I hope you got all your shopping done!

I have to go to work today :( Have to run see you alll later

Hey guys, just a short post for you. I have my sister's kids tonight too. She works until 10 and her husband is out of town so she needed a sitter.

I was doing okay until a while ago. My stomach is just nauseous. I'm probably coming down with a stomach bug. My baby nephew was sick today..throwing up. I was over there and walked around rocking him. He laid his head on my shoulder and was just feeling awful. Anyhow...Nicole was sick on Friday, Kayla was sick yesterday...so I guess maybe its my turn.

I didn't do too bad with eating today and I told my sisters they had better stay on me after the holidays and keep me out of the crap food and make sure I exercise. What do I get? "But Chris, you can hand out some nasty looks..."

I'm gonna go before I feel any worse. Talk to you tomorrow. I have to take my SIL to some doctor appts and help my sister clean up her house before her MIL flies in tomorrow.

TTFN
Chris

I know...I'm too busy...:D

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Hello ladies,

well I have done ok the with the eating thing yesterday ... I did drink my water so thats good.

tonight i have to go out and finish my xmas shopping and do food shopping or we will have no xmas dinner... all and all things are ok..

Chris I hope you are feeling better...

well i have to get some work done ... talk to you later.. Carly

Hi ladies, My week has nto been too bad foodwise, but exercise has been non existent. I don't know what has gotten in me~ I just can't move these days. Too much other things going on. DS os on break from school and the girls are just so happy to have him home to play with. Have a great day ladies!

Ellen

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Hello ladies,

Well Ellen you are not alone... I have such trouble with that exercising thing.. but the 1st of the year i am going to start anew.. I have gain about 15lbs since march but mostly started packing on the pounds in July when I stopped smoking everyone said it'll be ok.,. you will drop the pounds.. well between stop smoking and being depressed... the pounds are just piling up.. but the 1st is a new year... I have decided that 2005 is a wash... i just want to forget about it.. I am so hoping 2006 will be a more joyous year for me and my family.. I know my mom would want it that way.. so that is my plan..

any good advice on where to start would be greatly appriciated...

Chris are you Feeling Better????
have a great day... Carly

Morning ladies...
I'm back. I've just been so busy and completely tired out. I have to leave (Again) in a little while to take my SIL to her doctor so they can check her foot for infection and get her all set up for the week. I still have 2 more gift cards to get and I just am runnng out of steam.

Nicole woke up sick..again. A never ending cycle in this house.

Carly-I gained weight when I quit smoking a few years ago too. I'm not sure if it really has anything to do with smoking itself or the fact that your hands and mind aren't preoccupied with the cigarette. Did I say that right?

Ellen-I too have been off the exercise routine for a bit. After Christmas, things will settle down and I am going to make sure I get some exercise any way and every day I can. I think exercise is the hardest thing for me to get used to.

Are you both ready for the holiday? We're supposed to go to a Christmas service at the church tonight but I suppose that depends on how the family feels. Tomorrow night, we spend with my dad. Then Christmas day is with my MIL and SIL (Robin). BUsy BUsy BUsy....

Have a great rest of the day. And don't fret over your eating too much or not exercising.

~chris

Ok let me try this again (DD erased my last post)

Carly and Chris~Thank you so much for your support. It is good to know that others are having a hard time exercising too. My mom has been able to go everyday this month. (I wish I could) My problem is not with exercising itself, It is with finding the time to get it in without my kiddies getting in the way. I usually have to get up 1.5hrs before they do just to get it in.

I also had a hard time when I quit smoking last year (only lasted 6mos) I was exercising 4 days a week and it still was not coming off. This time around has been a little better, but I am not sure what I am doing different. I think I am watching what I am eating alot more! So I am more aware of the calories going in. I will start the "New Year" routine next week. Dh should not have to work so many hours, so I will have a little more help with the little ones!

I am not sure if I will be on before Christmas. so have a happy and safe Holiday. :xcheer:

IT was so nice out today, 40F, I took the kiddies for a walk. We went 2mi. THe girls were a little tired, but I did not have to carry anyone!

Woo HOO! Way to go Ellen! It is so windy here. It's 50 degrees but who wants to get blown away. Glad you got to go for a walk. :)

I got my shopping done, and now its working on cleaning my house for the rest of the day and babysitting my neice and nephew. My sister and her husband attempted to go shopping with them but as is the way of the little short people ;) they drove their parents nuts. So here they are...relaxing at my house.

I still have to buy some groceries for dinner on Sunday but I can get that done later.

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

~chris

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Goodmorning Ladies,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas,.. mine was very nice. but know its time to start getting back into real life...

Well I just jumped on to say goodmorning and hope everyone is doing well.. I will check back a little later.. and just to let you know i did horrible with my eating and drinking water.. but i am going to start again... still have a fews days before the new year...LOL....

have a great day ladies...Carly

Hi all! I did not gain after the BIG party at my Aunt's house on Sat. but I had my Parents and brothers and sisters here for Christmas day (very relaxed whew) and did not keep a good eye on what I was eating so I gained a pound, but I know I am much better off.

DH hwas home yesterday and he took us out for breakfast, then we went bowling. Then we went back to my parents and fixed my mom's computer. Dad made spagetti (whole wheat) then we went home and put the kiddies to bed. I know I gained hte weight because I did not get enough water in the last two days. So I am going to push the water today and see if I can make up for the gain. I need to start exercising again. DH should be home early so I will try to get some in a little later. Have a great day Ladies! :cp:

Morning (yawn)
Christmas went okay. I didn't gain anything. Thank God! Kayla was sick Christmas Day so it was kind of laid back. She's been down for the last 3 days now so we spent most of it at my MIL's house and then came home.
Now its time to get my life back in order along with my house. The aftermath of Christmas...
What did Santa bring ya? Nothing here, but my hubby bought me some sweatshirts, a king-size plush fleece blanket and some Tinkerbell jammies. The kids made their usual haul. We have such a large family to deal with. Grandparents, aunts. We cut down on the number by drawing names but they still get a load. Tiana's dad (now on my death list :D ) bought her an electric guitar-and an amp...Wasn't that just the nicest gift? (NOT)

Gotta go, this house isn't gonna clean itself and I have to take Tiana for her pulmonary test at 2. They want to check and see if she needs her meds changed for her asthma. Talk to you soon.

~chris

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Goodmorning Ladies,

Well for the past couple days i havent felt to good... this cold is kicking my butt.. but it will go away... me and hubby got the house back in order on monday.. tree out the door decorations packed away... everyone laughs at me because i get everything done usually the night of christmas or the next day... I just cant stand having everything hanging around after that... anyways... i am so proud of both of you... you did great for the holiday season. me not so good but thats ok... I have been working on putting this 20lbs on since march..LOL.... but i will start taking it off in january.. The year 2005 has been just not so good for me.. but i am trying to look forward to 2006... anyways,, I hope you ladies have a great day.. i will check back later.. Carly...

Sorry I haven't checked in...my computer wouldn't load the pages for 3fc. Grrr. We cleaned out our closets in the bedroom. We're going to tackle our rooms one at a time and get some of this clutter outta here.

I haven't done too bad for my eating and I actually exercised yesterday. I set the alarm to exercise today but the alarm went off and I was passed out again in less than 5 minutes. I am not into mornings.

Kayla is finally starting to feel better. She's been sick since Christmas Day. I am sure she had the flu. She was vomiting, headaches, fever, coughing, stuffy nose, and congested chest. Classic symptoms huh>

Carly, hope you're feeling better. And Ellen, you haven't checked in for a couple days either. Hope things are going well with you. Check in and let me know how you gals are.

~chris

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Goodmorning,

Well I am feeling a bit better ... we had some cold thingy go through my house.. cant call it the flu and cant call it a cold... very strange... kicks your butt though... but anyways i am feeling better and going to start drinking my water again.

I am going to try and fit in some exercise this morning lets see how that works.

Chris.. sounds like you are doing wonderful.... just try not to hit the snooze button...lol...

Ellen.. where are you>??? hope all is well??

have a great day ... carly

Sorry Ladies, I have not been in in a while. I have had this cold/??? and it has really wiped me out. Plus DH and I found out that the engine in our truck was dying and we had to get a new car. I have not been good at all and I am just getting down on it. I am hoping next week will be better. DS goes back to school so I have to get up anyway, so it will make it easier to get the exercise in. Well I have a busy day of cleaning to do~We are having a couple of friends over for New years eve.

I didn't hit the snooze button this morning...I slept until 9:45!:o I never get to to that but it felt soooo good.

I have a bunch of cleaning to do today too. Kelly is sick but he went to work anyhow. If he misses 3 days in a 90 day period, they get written up. This would have been his 3rd day, so he braved it and went. God knows, I won't have. He's got "the works" and he says his body is just killing. Plus they gave him an out-of-town route today. THe jerks!

Just had to stop in before all the "festivities" for the day start. I get the pleasure of going to the clinic to pick up a card for Tiana so I can get a discount on her new inhaler. Go to the pharmacy. And then go to post office to mail my brother in law's Christmas present. Yep, I know...it's very late. I'll blame that on Kelly. Then he threw the address away for me so I have to call my Mother in law and get it again.

Check back later...

~chris

Hi!
I saw your group & wondered if it's too late to join in.
I'm just getting started.
I'm getting a divorce & piling the pounds on.
I need a support group.
I have 3 boys.I have 2 pug dogs.
I'm not sure which program I will be following.I have Richard Simmons dvds,a month supply of nutrisystem meals & WW tools.I just need to get started!
That's my story in a nutshell.
Angie

Hey Angie, of course you can join in. THe more the merrier. My name's Chris. I'm a 34 yr old mom of 3 girls. They keep me busy. Sorry to hear of your divorce. That has got to be one of the hardest things to go through. When I got divorced from my first husband, I just wasn't me.

We'll do anything we can to help you. I have some Richard Simmons dvd's too. I love his stuff. I also have the Walk Away the Pounds dvds. I love those too. Exercise is my hardest thing. I have rheumatoid arthritis and my feet have a tendency to kill on most days. Don't get me wrong, I can exercise,just can't do too strenuous of exercise. I don't do too bad. I am currently working with a weight loss doctor at the hospital. I've been hovering around the same weight for a year and I'm trying to get the rest of it off of me. I have been kind of lax about it...AGAIN! I'm working out the kinks of it all and hopefully soon, will have it all under control.

Glad to have you aboard. Post as much as you want every day. I check in here a few times a day, except on Monday and Thursday when I work. TTFN.

~chris

Hi Carly....and Ellen....Wake up you two!!!!!

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Goodmorning Ladies,

Ellen... Sorry to hear you are not feeling well... Hope all is better today.. I am starting anew on monday... myself.. i totally fell off the wagon the last couple months as you know.. so starting monday back to real life... its a new year and hopefully a new me.. ya know..

chris... sorry Kelly is sick.. its just going around... hope all is well soon in your house also.. you are my hero i think so far you have done the best through the holidays... keep up the great work..

Angie... glad to have you join us... we try to support each other and get each other motivated... we all slip and fall.. but we seem to get right back up and get going.. well they do... me as of lately have really been off the wagon.. but that is all about to change these ladies will kick my butt into shape:lol: ... they dont let you get away with to much...:) ..so if its a group of support you are looking for well i think you came to the right one..

well everyone have a healthy and happy new year... Carly

Welcome Angie! These ladies offer a ton of support.

I did not do to badly, but Monday I WILL exercise.;) catch you all later

I've been doing great with eating today. I haven't exercised yet but I've been cleaning since this morning. I got the tree down, the decorations all put away, the living room put back in order, the kitchen cleaned and Nicole's room organized along with 4 loads of laundry...and I cleaned out my Tahoe.

I think that may count for some exercise. :D I swear...this will never end. My sister called this morning, and her little boy is sick and running a fever. She had Tiana overnight with her daughter...so I guess our house has been exposed again....ARRGGHHH!

I better figure out what the dinner plans are for our New Year's Eve night. Thanks for all your support and I'll check ya in a bit.

~chris

Sorry your house seems to be sick. There are some very nasty colds going around lately. (I saw a ton today at work) Quiet night here. Jusn me and DH maybe we will have some wine. Catch you all in '06 :p

Happy New Year! We rung in the new year watching THE RING 2. How's that for fun.

Ellen-So you didn't have little kiddos for New Year's Eve? What did you do?

I always wish for time alone but when my girls aren't around its just too darn quiet and then I get missing them. Sick, huh? ;)

I think I may join a health club with my sister this year. Kelly says its okay and my sister is already signed up and wants someone to work out with. Her husband joined but he says they can't work out together. He says its embarrassing to watch eachother bouncing around and looking all sweaty. What a weirdo? Naw, I can see his point. I won't do my exercise tapes with Kelly around either.

Gotta go. My brother's plane lands in 20 minutes and I have to pick him and his wife up. Then, me, Tiana, and my mom are going to check out the fabric store. I have a $50 gift card to play with...:D

~chris

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Hello Ladies,

Well it sounds like everyone had a nice new years... mine was ok.. but let me tell ya all i did yesterday was nothing... hubby took yesterday and watched football all day and i was in our bedroom and watched chic flicks all day .. this is something we never do.. so it was wonderful.. he cooked dinner roast, potatoes and veggies.,.. it was yummy... I did drink water so thats a plus and i didnt have anything chocolate...yipppppyyyy for me because that was turning into one of my 3 meals aday...:lol:...

well its time to get back to real life ... I am going to exercise today i will let you know how i do.. and i plan on cleaning and being very careful with what i eat... I figure if i can stop smoking for 6 months so far... then hey i can do this ... control control control.. and with you guys kicking my butt how can i go wrong...

Chris.. the gym sounds like a great Idea... I use to walk with my gram everday at 5am we would walk about a mile... then at 7 am my friend would come over and we would do aroebics for 35mins... and i always watched what i ate... I was a size 4 and thought i was it...lol... but then life went crazy and i gained all this weight.. but if i could do it then i can do it know.. just need to get the movitation and that is where you ladies come in to play... lets go girls.... get the excitment going...lol... thanks for being so supportive... have a great day.. Carly

The kidddies were behaving very well before bed, and then they went to sleep without too much of a problem. So, They were here, but they were so good it was easy to think they were not there. :D But they did have some fun. DH went to Dunkin' Donuts and got them a box of munchkins.

Yesterday was good too. Went to Church in the AM then went to a friends house for a PJ party. THe kids love it they all get to run arround in their pj's and have fun. Then guys all watched football and the ladies chatted upstairs. I had one sandwich and a little pasta salad. I drank 128oz of water(I just kept refilling my bottle) I did go a little nuts with the cookies, but not too bad~there were still some left over when we left. Have a great day Ladies!!

Afternoon, I got off work early because there is just nothing to do there. The kids went back to school today..definitely alot quieter that way.

I'm working on keeping my eating in check..so far so good. I'm going to see if my sister will go with me to sign up at the health club tomorrow. I'm still intimidated by the whole thing...kind of creates flashbacks to gym class. I may have been skinny then, but the horror of gym shorts and not being athletic have scarred me for life..:D

I better check all my email and then find something constructive or productive to do.

~chris

Hi all! Very busy these last couple of days. Tomorrow is no Exception. 2 appts for 2 different cars and an eye doc appt (for me:() DH and I took the kids to Chuckie CHeese's today. They all had a blast. I ate pretty well 1370cal hopefully I will get back into my routine and get up early on Wed b4 DS goes to school and get my Exercise in. DH has been home he is off today and tommorrow, so I know I will not beable to start my routine with him home.

Chris I found that going to a all ladies "gym" like Curves really helped my fear. I don't know if I could be comfortable exercising with guys around (I would think they were all thinking "look how big she is" and not be able to get anything done) But having done a all ladies gym I am more comfortable know that they are all htere because they just want to be fit and are not concerned with how other people look. Good Luck! I would still be a member, but the fees were a little more than our budget would allow.

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Goodmorning Ladies,,,

Well I am happy to say... I got up at 4:45 and exercised... Yippppppyyyy for me.... it was only 20 minutes but hey that was great for me... and i also already had an 8 oz glass of water.... starting out on the right track.. I will keep it up... figure if i am just totally positive about the whole thing it will happen.. I think i will have eggs for breakfast.. I dont have to much food in the house so its going to be hard to find healthy choices but i will do the best i can.. wish me luck.. this is the beinging of a great year for all of us.. any and all motivational advice is always welcome..

get up, get moving, drink that water.... thanks for your support.. have a great day....Carly

Today is the day for me. I'm going to join the health club where my sister has a membership. I'll at least have someone to work out with. She may be a skinny mini but I won't feel so conspicuous because she is about the most uncoordinated person you'd ever see. What's important is to get moving, right?

I just need to buck up and get over my insecurities. I've done good with my calorie intake. I've kept it right at my calorie limit or below a bit. I feel much better and not quite so bloated. And like Carly, I have been drinking a ton of water. I'm trying to refrain from drinking diet soda. I read an article in a book that said caffeine in diet pop can trigger your body to release more insulin. I don't need that.

Way to go Ellen and Carly! It's great to see everyone starting the new year off on the right foot. Carly-Eggs aren't bad for you. They are an excellent source of protein. :)

~chris

I did it! I did it! I am an official member of the Billings Athletic Club. I have my orientation tonight and my first session with a personal trainer. Jennifer (my sister) and I are going together tonight.

I'll let you all know how it goes. It was so cool. The owner is the neatest gal, and she is like me. She has arthritis too. She says I'll get alot of benefits out of all this. She said she felt so much better when she started exercising with her arthritis. I'll be loving this, I bet!

~chris

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Hey Chris...

you are so excited... congrats.. its always wonderful when you find someone who knows a little bit of what you are going through.. she will know how much to push you.
Kudos for me again... i did my 20 minutes and 8oz of water... cant believe I am doing this before my first cup of coffee... but it does feel good to have some routine begining.. my body is a bit sore but i knew that would happen.. but in about a week it will be ok..I just cant wait for all the energy i will have once my body gets use to this.. I remember back when, when i exercised all the time... I had so much energy and felt so good.. that is what i think about just before i go to bed i think it helps get me ready to get up and exercise..lol...

anyway. I hope you had a great work out chris...keep up the great work..

Ellen ... I hope all is well with you..

Have a great day... Carly

Our session with the trainer went well last night. I think we are going again tomorrow night. I'll have to ask Jen. TOday I went to Janet's house and did 1 hour of pilates with her. Two days in a row...wow!

I gotta go. Sorry so short. We didn't make it to my MIL's house for dinner and her birthday..so tonight we go. Talk to you tomorrow.

~chris

Hi CHris and Carly! YOu two sound like you are doing great! I have not been too bad, just a little stressed out. I have not exercised since before Christmas, and I don't think I can fit it in until next week. :(

My Mom and sisiter are leaving for down under tomorrow and I have my 2brothers and 1 sister for the next 3.5 weeks. Ages 11-2.5yrs I am hoping to get a good routine in place by next week so that life will be easier on all of us.

I did not do to badly today. I overdid a little with dinner, but I did not know what time I was getting the kids so we oredered pizza. I could have done worse, I wanted more, but I stopped and feel good about it now. I got my water in and will try to be better tomorow. DH and I are going food shopping tomorrow so I will have better choices around the house.

I think I finally have all the little one's down. I have to run and get some rest.

Goodmorning Ladies,

wow.. Ellen you sound very busy for the next 3.5 Wks.... why dont you try to have the kids join you with you exercise routine... i did that with my daughter when she was about 3... it wasnt always the best exercise sessions but at least i would get a little in daily... just a suggestion.

I still dont have the eating thing down to well.. but I havent had Chocolate in a week.. so that is a plus all by its self... when i go food shopping i will get better choices in the house.. I think if I just go low fat eating.. that is what i did before... I should do ok... it is so nice to come on here and tell you what i am doing ... because i feel accountable now...
so my exercise today was.. dont laugh.... bellydancing... ok so it was funny i am not all that cordinated... but hey this is the year of try new things...

Chris... great work out... I havent gotten to an hour of anything yet... 20 minutes max at the moment.. but next week i am going to push it to 30.. but these 20 minute sessions have my body talking to me so I think that is good for this week..

Thank you so much for all your support and incouragement...

Have a great day and keep up the great work....,.Carly

Carly I tried that with my kids alone and it was a mess. I really don't have the room for them all to move around with me. I think we are all going to go for a walk this afternoon. everything else is going pretty good so far!

Sorry for being MIA. I had work on Thurs and my doctor appt yesterday morning. I weighed in with a 2 lb loss.

Wed. I did pilates with my sister and Thurs. night my other sister and I went to the gym and did 1/2 hr. on the life circuit and 1/2 hr. on the treadmill. Too much going on yesterday, so I didn't get much in. I figured all the walking I had to do to get my errands done counts for something.

Hope you all are having a good day. I better go and get some breakfast in my tummy and get my day going.

Check back later...

~chris

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Hello,

Sorry I didnt check in over the weekend.. I am not sure what happens to me when the weekends roll around... I have noticed I dont do a whole lot and eating and exercising goes straight out the window.. well those things are going to change... will power.... life has been a little crazy around here but not bad... its getting better everyday..

I will exercise this morning and drink my water... Have a wonderful day.. Keep up the great work you guys are doing wonderful...


God Bless
Carly