Busy busy weekend. Today is good so far. I exercised this am and I am feeling great. Check in later.

I lost another pound! Praying that it doesn't find its way back to me.

Just flying by to say hi. I have to get some dinner going for the family and then its off to the gym with my sister. I'll check back later.

~chris

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Hello,

Well yesterday I exercised for the 30 minutes like i said i would.. yippppyyyyy. I am very proud of myself in that respect.. but my eating I dont know what is going on with me... but i am slowly working on that.. other than that things are going ok... I did ab work out yesterday and today.. I know it... means its working right...:)

Well not to much is going on around here... we lowered the price of the house to see it any one will want to come and see it... if it doesnt do something now.. then we are going to wait for another year or so to try again.. the Market has gotten pretty slow.. but it is winter... well have a great day.. I will talk to you guys later..

I am very proud of both of you... keep up the great work...

I have to buy a scale... Carly

Chris congrats on the pound!!!

Carly great job exercising. I also got some in, but ate too much bread at dinner. Today is off to a great start, let hope I don't have to work late.

Carly, winter is a hard time to sell a house. I've been watching some around here and it seems like even the houses in good neighborhoods are on the market alot longer than they used to be. Don't get discouraged...it'll sell. Hey, congrats on getting some exercise in. Bet that felt good!

Ellen-Good job on getting some exercise in too. I lucked out (sort of) with having a yeast allergy so I can't eat bread, pizza, donuts, etc. I love the smell of it still though. Very intoxicating....;)

Well I went to the gym last night with my sister and her husband. We did the life circuit 2 times. I am sore. I think tomorrow night, it'll be one set for me. My body just isn't quite ready for that yet. I really enjoy the feeling of a good workout though. I've never really felt like that before so I'm loving it.

Today is errand running. I have to go to the bank, go to Walmart, help my sister babysit all the young uns' and get Tiana to dance. But before all that, I need to get my laundry put away. My hubby got a Neptune washer for us and laundry does go a lot faster. You can fit more clothes in the washer than a standard washer and then it spins them out so well, you don't have to dry them as long. I tell ya, my laundry room floor has never looked so clean. :D I suppose I should get on with it and finish writing out the deposit slips. Check back later.

Let's all have an excellent on-plan day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~chris

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Hello Ladies,

Chris... you sound like you are doing so good... congrats... all that hard work is paying off... good for you.. and in regards to the house I know it will sell... its just hubby is ready to go now... ya know.. he would just like a new start already... but in time..

Ellen.... congrats on getting the exercise in... I have not been doing well with the eating thing but getting the exercise in i have been doing pretty well. one baby step at a time right...

well you ladies are my inspiration thank you.... I will try again to day with the eating thing... each day I do get a bit better...

have a wonderful and healthy day... Carly

Afternoon....afternoon...afternoon

I just got back home. I got my hair cut today and then sat around chatting with my sisters'. I think I lost another pound yesterday. Some yucky stomach bug got to me. I feel much better today.

I haven't really eaten very much today. Just don't feel all that hungry yet.
Tonight I'll be going to the gym with my sister again. And I still haven't drank enough water yet today. Let see, what else is going on...not much. I started a new quilt last night. And my next semester of school starts next week. I had made myself this promise that I would be more organized, keep the house cleaner, and get myself on a healthy program to lose weight. I've got the program part out of the way...but my house still looks like I have a small tribe of maniacs running around, and I am about as disorganized as a person can be without going insane.

Gotta get the laundry going or my pile is gonna get bigger. Definitely don't want any of that.

Chris

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Chris.... your are definatly my hero... another pound ... you go girl... congrats... your energy level must be going up... so in time you will see a difference in your house..because you wont beable to sit still anymore with the overflow of energy.. :D

so far I have been doing really good getting the 30 minute workout in.. and i do feel good about that... but the eating i am having such trouble.. I have never gone through this before.. but I am working on in.. I have been drinking my water so thats a good thing... yesterday my eating was good until about 8pm then i went over board... if i keep this up the exercising is doing no good.. well other then helping me maintain what I am already carrying.
I will get there..

Ellen.... I hope all is well with you.... I bet you are doing just as great as Chris.. Keep up the good work...

well gotta go... have a great and productive day.... Drink your Water...Carly

Good job Chris on getting some exercise in. I know it is hard getting enough water in, but sometimes you just have to force yourself to garb a bottle of water instead of somethingelse. Keep going!!

Carly~great job on the exercise and the water!! I still have to fight the temptation to snack at night. It is so quiet after I put the kids to bed, sometimes I just can't help "rewarding/comforting" myself.

For me things are going well, I am a little stressed out with the kiddos but everyday brings the day my mom gets back even closer. I am doing ok withthe food~not horrible, but not the greatest. Water has been great over 64oz a day! I did exercise this AM I got the whole hour tape in, plus some extra sit-ups. I did not exercise yesterday-slept really badly and just could not get up, but again, I got some extra sit-ups and push ups in while the kiddies were watching a movie. Just some running around this afternoon, hopefully all the kids cooperate. Have a great day!!

Quick post...I'm on the way out the door to get the girls from dance. I worked out with my sister again last night...and soaked in the hot tub afterwards. Talk about heaven.

Carly-You're taking steps and progressing. I think you're doing awesome. Food is a hard one for me too. It'll click soon. Keep up with what you are doing and don't let it go. I'm pulling for you. I ain't a hero, I'm working my butt off and it hurts...;)

Ellen-Soon, things will be back to normal at your house? The one thing I still can't do is sit ups and push ups. I'm hoping those life circuit machines at the gym help with that. I have very little upper body strength and abs...non existent. I'm working on it.

The one thing that scares me and makes me uncomfortable with all this weight loss stuff is actually being slimmer. I've been overweight for so long, and this is the life I've had...I don't know what to do when I'm different. And does that make sense? I can actually feel the panic rise when I think about being thin. It almost makes me want to give in and eat my cares away.

Gotta go...

~chris

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Ellen... you did great... with kids around and being young its hard to get that much time in.. when my kids where young I exercised but i could only get in a half hour and never any extra.. keep up the great work.. doing great on the water too.... man you do have it all going on... you are going to be at your goal in no time..

Chris... sorry sweetie but you are my hero.. I have to have one.. and at the moment you fit the bill.. with all your medical stuff... you are pushing your self and making me know that I can do it to... so thank you..

I know i will get there.... I have to be 20lbs lighter by August... because that is my 20th wedding anniv. and i want to look extra special for hubby.. 20 years is a long time.. and no one thought we would make a year... and the funny thing is we have always had a really great relationship.. your normal hoopla but other then that a great relationship...

ok ladies up and adam it is Friday and the weekend is coming so lets kick some butt today.. :carrot:

have a great and healthy day... keep on smiling... and God Bless..Carly

Hey ladies...sorry for checkin in so late, but I was babysitting my sisters kiddos for her and that went a little bit longer than anticipated. She had to take my youngest nephew (17 months) to the doctor because his breathing was labored, he was wheezing, and tuggin on his ears again. Well, the poor little honey has double ear infections, and upper respiratory infection, and his oxygen level wasn't soo good either. The doctor says he probably has asthma, since he's been doing this for every cold he has had this year.

I worked on my quilt tonight, since Jen couldn't go work out with me. I know I should have gone by myself, but I frankly don't feel so hot either. My stomach is just slightly off. ANyhow, I got the whole front done and next it just putting the backing on, machine quilting it, and add some binding. I'll take a pic of it and post it so you can see what it looks like when its done.

I better go, my wrist is killing me. Time to rest it a bit.

~chris

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Hello Ladies,

Chris... I hope the Little one feels better poor thing... my son was like that when he was a baby... he did grow out of it though..

I did exercise yesterday... but still ate like a crazy person.. not sure what that is all about but it wil get better.. in time...

well I have to clean this mad house today... but its raining out just makes you want to stay in bed.. but things need to get done. you never know today could be the day when someone wants to see my house...

well have a great day... I will try to check back later... drink your water and get some exercise in..... every little step brings on big results....

God Bless,
Carlene

Carly, my littlest one, Nicole, has asthma and was like that too when she was littler. I mean, she's only 3 yrs old but she hasn't had to use the nebulizer near as much as he has this year. But when she was around his age...it was every cold and about every 3 weeks we were giving her more albuterol and then would end up taking her in to get a prescription for prednisone to open her airways. I think she is growing out of it though.

Today I'm okay so far. I didn't get to the gym last night because of Conner being sick and I was too nervous about going it alone. TOday I WILL do something. My SIL is coming to get all the girls. She's taking them to Chuckee Cheese and then she's going to keep them overnight. Get this, she's renting a hotel room so they can all go hot tubbing and swimming. Robin, my SIL, is the one who had the foot surgery. They had to remove part of her foot from an infection. She is healing up great and she is catching up for all the time she missed with the girls. Man, I wish I had an aunt like her when I was little.

Well better go. My hair is drying and if I don't stick the blow dryer to it soon, I'm gonna look like one strange geek the rest of the day. Check back later.

~chris

HEy ladies!! SOuds like you two have been busy. I have never had to dael with kids with asthma, just DH. He does not even have it too bad, only a couple of attacks a year. It is rough stuff with the little ones. WIll be praying for you guys.

I have 11 more days of all the kids!! Mom gets back in on the 31st (15days all together) I don't count the weekend, because my dad has them. I have been ok, but eating has been my downfall. I just couldn't stop myself today, but I am determined to do better nad try harder tomorrow. (it hepls that I don't have anymore candy in the house) I did exercise today nad feel great. I love the way I feel after exercising, but it is difficult to get the time in. well, I have to get to bed, DS is back in school tomorrow and I have to crack the whip to get my sibs to do their work. At least we will be back to following a scedule and things will go easier.

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Hello Ladies,

so I have been exercising... yipppppyyyyy for me that is a good thing.. the eating thing is still out of control but I think in time that will change...I Just keep plugging away at it..

How is everyone today??? I hope all is well... the kids go back to school today so that is a good thing i can get in there rooms and clean them out. after three days.. you would think I never clean there rooms..

this is going to be a long week.. finally someone is coming to look at the house on Friday... cross your fingers... it would be nice to get this all going and us get to maine to look for our new home..so I am pretty excited about that.. but I have to clean like a mad women in between the phone ringing for work and the family making a mess.. but it will get done..
well have a great day ladies I will check back later... make sure everyone moves some today.. a little exercise is better then no exercise..

have fun..
God Bless
Carly

Geez ladies...are we all doing the happy dance that we got to ship the kids off to school today? :D

My eating has also been bad for the last couple of days but we went to the gym last night...and I feel pretty good about that. I really miss the days I don't go. If time permitted and my schedule was better, I'd go every day. Makes me feel better about myself, I guess.

Not much happening today. I have some laundry to put away and a few stray items to put away and then go to the bank. Such a busy life. Ha! Tomorrow, I go back to school. Back to more busy times. I was enjoying my time off, I won't know how to act now.

I better get started before it gets to late in the day. Check back later.

~chris

p/s Sending selling ((vibes)) your way Carly.

Chris and carly~you both have been doung excellent with the exercise!! I am going to try to get it in tomorrow. I aim for three day a week, but usually it turns into 2days. I am really geared up to get it in tomorrow!!

Today was pretty good, got home early from work, and had a big salad for dinner. I did have a small bag of combo's but I really undershot my calories for today, so I think I broke even. Well, havbe to get some sleep. catch you later

Good morning Ladies,

Well I did really good until about 8pm then i just ruined it... I have to stop that night time feeding that is when i am at my worst.. watching tv and shoveling it in.. ya know...I think i will stop eating by 7. maybe that will help.

i also need to get some healthy food in this house. that would be a greater help.

anyways, have a great day ladies... I will check back later.... drink your water...


God Bless
Carly

Ladies~I too have had to put a time limit on my eating. I usually stop by 7pm, because otherwise I would wait for the kied to go to bed then pig out. It is too easy to overeat when you are home by yourself. DH used to work nights, but now he weork early mornings, but is in bed by 7pm. So it really doesn't feel like anything has changed. My little one was not feeling well last night, and I was up with her about every 1.5-2 hours. Needless to say I did not get any sleep, so I did not get up to exercise. But I will fit something else in, later. Also I will exercise tomorrow(I hope) Have a great OP day!!

I'm trying to stay on top of all this. I started back to school today. It's gonna be hard to get back into the rhytmn of things. I didn't get to the gym but I walked on my sister's treadmill today. If she doesn't start doing every other day like we planned (this week has been awful and last week wasn't so good either)...I'm gonna start doing it on my own. I need to get this weight off of me.

I'm having a dilemma too. I can't stop snacking without my prescriptions. I am contemplating taking a half dose and see if its enough to keep the hunger at bay without causing all the ill side effects. I just don't know what to do.

Well I have to load the rest of my programs up for school so that I can do my homework. Talk to you two ladies tomorrow.

~chris

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Hello Ladies,

Ellen sorry to hear your little one is sick... hope all is better today...
well I have been doing my exercising faithfully .. I am hoping it pushes me in the right direction with this eating thing.. ya know... in time ,,,,

Chris... you are always so busy... you should go to the gym even if you sister does not go.. you will feel better if you do.. that guilt gets ya... doesnt it...well have a positive, on plan and lots of water day...

Please try to move a little today... God Bless..Carly

:) Checking in. I gotta take Kayla to dance class. Then its homework time. Tomorrow I'm going to the gym...come **** or hight water. I don't care if my sister goes or not. I'd go tonight except I have my niece and nephew until 9:30.

I better scoot. I'll check back later. I did relatively good tonight. I am right on as far as calories are concerned. I've been trying to drink water. I have not had even one pop today, which is a first for me. I think I need to lay off that stuff too, even the diet pop.

Sorry for not getting personal. Time is short right now. Hoping the my hubby will have dinner waiting for me when I get back, but something tells me it won't...:)

~chris

Good morning ladies!! I am afraid to admit this, but I have not been doung very well at all. I still got my exercise in this week, but my eating at dinner had not been good at all. DH has been home, and we have been having big meals, and my schedule ha sbeen off, so when I plan to eat dinner at 5pm we usually don't even sit down until 6-6:30pm, so I am really hungry when I finnally get it all on the table I am starving!!! Today is a new day, but I am not starting off very encouraged. I got on the scale today and I gained 3lbs. I just can't believe it!!! I am really going to try to beef up the water and try to eat a little less at dinner. Hope you both have a grea OP day!! Later Chicas

Hi gals..while we are admitting not so good stuff. I have to say...I ate too much last night too. 2 helpings of spaghetti and a corn muffin. :( Today, I am going to keep myself more in check. On the plus side, I did not drink any pop yesterday. :) I better get going...I have to get ready to take the kids to school. I look like Frankenstein's mom right now. Don't want to scare the kids at school. Check back when I get a little more time today.

~chris

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Hello Ladies,

so the weekend was not good at all.. I must say it was really really bad... I have been so darn depressed I dont know what is going on but i better snap out of it.

but today is a new day.. new beginnings.. I have been doing really good with the 30 minute workouts aday.. its the eating that I am having a real problem with.. and without getting that into check the exercising part is not going to give me the results that I want.. so today i will tackle the over eating monster. and drink more water...
How many calories should i be eating a day.. I am 5'5 and about 146 lbs. any help with that would be greatly appriciated.

I hope you had a great weekend... and I know you guys did great with staying on track...

Thank you and god bless
carly

Hi Carly, Hi Ellen,
My weekend was fairly good. I did 1 1/2 hr at the gym on Saturday. I'm heading back again tonight for a bit. I didn't even bother calling my sister to see if she wanted to go. I think I want a little alone time.

Sorry to hear your going through a blue time, Carly. Wish I was there to cheer you up. Let me know if I can do anything.

~chris

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Hello Ladies,

Thank you Chris ... The blue mood will fade... these things come and go.. being a woman just sometimes is a very hard job... because we are emotional beings...lol.. but anyways,,, I did much better yesterday... I drank my water like i was suppose to... did my exercising and cut down on my eating.. plus every few minutes or so i would get out of my chair and just move around a bit. so I think that was good.. my husband is changing his work hours so he wont be getting home until 6pm... so maybe I will be able to add another half hour workout into my day.. we will see..

Hi Ellen, I hope all is well with you.... have a great day....

well i need to go and get some stuff done before i start the old work thing.. have a great day...

God Bless
Carly

Carly, a couple years ago, my blue moods wouldn't go away. I was to the point where I had a hard time getting out of bed. I finally (with alot of pushing by my husband) went to the doctor and got on anti-depressants. I tried going off of them a couple of months ago, but the blues came back within a week. I don't know why women get all the bad stuff. I'm thinking its not very fair.

Ellen-Where are you lady???? Missing your posts.

I did go and do my workout last night...by myself. :D I usually soak in the bath tub after that, but instead I folded clothes. I barely slept all night long. I stretched out before and after my workout but things must have still been super tensed up. I need my hot bath to loosen me up, I guess.

Time to get the little "critters" to school. I be checking back later.

~chris

Carly, a couple years ago, my blue moods wouldn't go away. I was to the point where I had a hard time getting out of bed. I finally (with alot of pushing by my husband) went to the doctor and got on anti-depressants. I tried going off of them a couple of months ago, but the blues came back within a week. I don't know why women get all the bad stuff. I'm thinking its not very fair.

Ellen-Where are you lady???? Missing your posts.

I did go and do my workout last night...by myself. :D I usually soak in the bath tub after that, but instead I folded clothes. I barely slept all night long. I stretched out before and after my workout but things must have still been super tensed up. I need my hot bath to loosen me up, I guess.

Time to get the little "critters" to school. I be checking back later.

~chris

Carly, a couple years ago, my blue moods wouldn't go away. I was to the point where I had a hard time getting out of bed. I finally (with alot of pushing by my husband) went to the doctor and got on anti-depressants. I tried going off of them a couple of months ago, but the blues came back within a week. I don't know why women get all the bad stuff. I'm thinking its not very fair.

Ellen-Where are you lady???? Missing your posts.

I did go and do my workout last night...by myself. :D I usually soak in the bath tub after that, but instead I folded clothes. I barely slept all night long. I stretched out before and after my workout but things must have still been super tensed up. I need my hot bath to loosen me up, I guess.

Time to get the little "critters" to school. I be checking back later.

~chris

Good morning ladies!! I had a good day yesterday. I ate ok and Did a little exercise. DH and I paid bills:eek: THen we went and toured a gym close tyo home. I think we may do it, it is a little expensive, but they provide babysitting for the kiddies for only $5/each a month. The other places I looked at chared by the hour per kid, so that made it impossible. we are going to make a decisoin soon, and hopefullly will be able to start up in Feb. It was really nice, I will just have to gather up my courage to go exercise in a mixed environment. (Men and women) BUt on the up side DH and I could exercise together it we wanted.

We also took the kiddies roller skating. DS's school had a skate night so we took all 6kids!! My dad met us there, and my older brother came along as well. the kids had a great time and I got to enjoy and activity from my past. I really miss skating, but I have weak ankles, so roller blades and ice skates are a little tough for me. I will have to check out the good roller blades to see if they are better than they used to be. Maybe I can get my older brother to go skating with me.:idea:

Carly~sorry you are having a blue period, but we all get them and you just have to keep working thorought them. I am here for you!!

Chris~great job on the exercise!! Keep up the hard work and you will see results in no time!

Well, I have to get ready for work, have a great day!!

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Hello Ladies,

you two just make my day... thank you so much for your encouragement and friendship...

I did really well yesterday with my eating .... and i drank my water... I only exercised my 30 minutes in the morning.. because I was on the phone with an old friend until hubby came home... so the extra exercise didnt get done but thats ok... at least i exercised in the morning.. well I hope you both have a great day.. congrats on going to the gym alone chris.. Ellen glad to see you are posting again.. and hope you and hubby enjoy going to the gym together.

have a great day...


God Bless
Carly

Ok, One more confession, then I promise to be good.

I had Mc donalds yesterday for dinner. I even had a real soda and fries:yikes:

But I went to the store last night and I am going to have a big salad for lunch today. I ran out a couple of days ago and I have missed them so much. I am still recovering from roller sakting, I lost my vlance trying to help one of the kiddies. but the only thing that hurts is my pride (my rear a little too).

Have a great day!!
:hb: Have some b-day cake on me!! I really don't need it, but the kids are making one anyway.

Ellen, I'm proud of your confession. I still don't confess when I have McD's...you have inspired me to tell the truth too. I had McD's on Sunday. :o I felt sooo guilty afterwards. To me, its hard to confess to myself sometimes that I've eaten badly. I think being able to admit it is great...and a step in the right direction. :)

Carly, sounds like you had an awesome day yesterday. Keep up the good work too. I'd say we are all doing fairly well. I ate okay yesterday. I ate more carbs than I should have, but that "time" is coming and when it does, I crave the carbs... I ate tater tots for dinner..:o Naughty. I'll just pull myself up and try harder today.

Well here's to a good on program day. I think we're going to do great today!

~chris

Good for you Chris! It is really hard, we all know what we shouldn't eat, but it is so easy and so accessible. It can be really difficult(not to mention expensive) to eat well and healthy. Have to run

Just a quick one to let ya know that I did indeed get my workout in tonight...by myself again. :D :carrot: :D I even got over 1/2 my homework done. I still have to do a long assignment for Payroll Acct, Accounting Procedures, and Computer Access, and 1 more assignment for my Records Mgmt.

GO GIRLs!!!!!

~chris

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Hello Ladies,

well I have to say you guys are just wonderful... you always inspire me to do just a little bit better everyday..

Chris... I just dont know how you do it.. you are so busy all the time.. I would be totally wiped out.. but you just keep on going and going.. what a motivating person you are.

Ellen I think going to mcdonalds once in a great while is no big deal as long as you dont make it a habit... everyone has to splurg once in awhile. if not we would totally be crazy... I think you guys are doing great on your eating plan.. I know my eating has not been the healthest... but i am slowly working on that.. but i have been drinking the water and exercising so to me that is a plus.

anyways... you ladies have agreat day... I know you are going to do wonderful today...

God Bless
Carly

Hi!
Not sure if I'm allowed to be a part of this group or not,but I'll introduce myself anyway.
My name is Angie,I live in Ohio,I have 3 boys,2 pug dogs & will be divorced within the next month.
I started at 216(highest weight) & am now down 8 pounds.Next week if I lose 2 more pounds I will have reached my first mini goal!!!:carrot: My first 3 weeks have been up & down,but I'm gonna do this!!!My goal is 150.My best buddy is doing this with me offline.We keep each other in check.:D
I hope to get to know everyone.

:welcome3: Angie!! You are on the right track! Keep up the hard work!

Ladies, I did so bad yesterday. cake is definitely my downfall. there is still some left, but I told the kids they could have it after lunch, so hopefully it will all be gone after today. It just keeps calling to me and I have to keep busy or I will snach a piece. Exercise this week has been spotty, but I am getting a cold and the extra kids are just taking it out of me. I am planning on resting so I am not sick for the cruise. I can exercise there (they have a gym!!) Dh is planning on getting some exercise while we are on the boat too. It will be nice to have an exercise buddy.

Have a great OP day!!!:flow1: :flow1: