Need a motivating buddy to lose 50 pounds with by April 2007

[cardenas5usa]

Originally Posted by Stelakate

Awesome. Can you hold/whatever you do with them...him?? Cool. They scare the crap out of me but I am all about saving things. How nice. His pad does look big...have I told you lately we (I am speaking for Ash) are totally coming over to bask by the pool sipping some 2002 whatever and Ash can cook us a gourmet meal.
sigh.
Someday. I mean it!!!!!!!!

Yep, we are!! Maybe we should plan something for later this year?

Your iguana Lucky is very cool looking, E really like them, but we don't have the space for one, and the kids aren't as cool about them as we are.

[carbjunkie]

I am flattered that you both would like to spend time with me at my place. I know I happen to live in the best state

My Lucky is much bigger than he looks in that pic..he's a big green spikey thing..funny that you're afraid of iguanas Jina..some of them are SO cool and loveable. Lucky is good natured..only gets fussy when he goes into "season." I also have a rescue named Iggy..now he's the crazy one..he bites cuz he was mishandled. My sister nicknamed him "Lizzy"..cuz she's convinced it's really a she inside cuz of his attitude LOL . I've been trying to find him a home for 2 yrs but no luck..I don't have the heart to give him to just anyone. I am part of the greenigsociety.org on the net..just a place where iguana lovers hang out. I give advice to amateurs on how to care for their ig.

E is right Ash..iguanas need lots of space so not good if you have to keep them in a small cage ya know? They are such high maintenance!

Anyway, you girls are sweet!

[carbjunkie]

Ok..I'm going to watch the night listener now...talk to u girls in the am. Today was ok..coulda done better.

nite

[carbjunkie]

Where are you girls? I just finished riding the bike (only 20) so I'll walk on the treadmill for 30 later on.

I hated the night listener..could have been so much better. I watched the oprah special and that was so sad..what a great way to give back! Those kids are so much more appreciative than typical american brats.

It's raining today so I will open up all the shutters..I love to watch the rain. I didn't sleep too well last night so I don't feel so great this morning.

I hope you girls had a good nite..can't wait to read the updates.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Well, last night we went to the movies and saw The Bridge to Tarabithia, it was so much different than the commercials lead it to be, good though. I ate some popcorn....I hate popcorn!! What is with that?? oh well, it isn't like I ate the whole bucket, but why would I eat any at all, dumb!! Alas, I did big time cardio last night, and sweat away for 40 minutes.

Today, Chuck E Cheeses, when Maya gets home. They have a decent salad bar so that is what I will eat, the kids already said that they don't want pizza, so that is good, no temptation there.

I want to go to Curves this morning but I have to go translate for a friend at the dentist, so I don't think I'll make it in time. Maybe after. I think I will try to make it to Curves 5 times this week, I decided I need to kick it up since I have been off track a little each day, I don't want to fall behind this week.

Jina, how was your workout yesterday? Still snowy? So probably no run in the morning, huh. I hope you still made it outa bed and did a cardio, you will feel awesome for the rest of the day!

I didn't sleep until 2 last night, I was catching up on the Real World. It hasn't got my attention this season as in previous seasons. I might just stop recording it now that The Amazing Race is back on, although I was reading that this season might be the last, I would be so bummed!! I had plans to apply with E for that show.

T, good plan for getting on the treadmill later. I sure wish I had one of them when it is so rainy out here, impossible to walk in it when it is so hard you can't go out without looking like you just showered with your clothes on,lol.

have a great day girls! Asheley

[Stelakate]

I think I skipped over this page when I wrote this morning. I think I did write this morning? Who knows, busy here. I did ok w/ my "gastric bypass" experiment. Last night was harder since I am a snacker from way back but the mini meals thing leaves me realizing I wont have to go too long. Precor for 50 minutes!!!!!!I didn't get up early this morning. I hate waking and it's still dark, after daylight savings it's a lot easier, as the sun will shine in and the birds will wake me.
Hot wings and mini corn for dinner, I ate less than 1/2 what I would have usually , one baby corn and about 5 hot wings. That is pretty good for me. I had some green tea later.
Hungry today, really hungry. I had a 100 cal pack a bit ago. I like them and tho they aren't low carb I am trying to keep small portions...I wasn't into the egg this morning so I didn't eat it.
Lunch is Panera Bread. The title says it all, right!?!? I haven't eaten yet but I ordered a broth based soup and a peppersteak sand. I will try to eat half and see what happens. In fact, I will just wrap the rest and put it away.
It's supposed to snow again tomorrow after raining, that is after it freezes...I am not afraid to run in snow, just ice-if I fall, this body hitting the ground, I will surely break something and I am not into that happening.
Well, the popcorn got ya huh Ash? I know the feeling it's just something about the show that makes you want that buttery goodness. I have to balance that w/ a pop and chocolate, usually Reeses Pieces. YUM! Ya know, Kate and I dont go to near as many movies since her surgery. We actually realized it's cuz we enjoyed the treats as much as the movies. What losers, right?!
Well T, I am sorry you didn't like the movie, I loved it-though they could have spiced it up a bit. It being a true story really freaked me out.
I watched that Oprah thing last night, was hoping you two did too...Ash if you missed it, there is a repeat of it on Saturday night. I was BAWLING. It makes me want to win the lottery and start my own school. Those precious little girls. When I watch things like that it makes me feel very small in this world and it makes my really shallow issues (WEIGHT!) seem really rediculous. It was humbling to say the least.
Anyway, I should go. T, sorry the day wasn't the best. Get the exercise moves going girl, Bach. party soon...and we know you'll want to be all hotsexy cuz..."What happens in Vegas....." you know the rest.
Love's it!!
Toodles.

[Stelakate]

What's RIDICULOUS is not spelling that word right. I am so bad at it, once I reread my post I noticed. Sorry....but you two are used to it. I suck at spelling these days!

[Stelakate]

That pic is way too small, isn't it? I am at work fiddling around w/ it. Oh well. Will change it later. Yes, I should be working out. Umm....yah. Not so much.

If you could clearly see these it's Bre and Pete at their reception in September. They married in Jamaica and I (w/ 2 close friends of ours) threw them a really nice party. I love throwing parties. The second is Myles and Madilyn (their children) on 4th of July. It was HOT, I mean HOTT! I was about 12 days before delivering so Mama was super hot. The last is New Years Eve.
Ok, off I go. Hope you are enjoying the day...the rain, the kids, the words from your very cooped up friend in stinky ol' Iowa.

[carbjunkie]

That is hysterical !! care for a kiss?? I put up a pic of my lips and took it down cuz it was way too rated R LOL . I just wanted to see what it looked like.

Jina! I can't open up your pics..they stay small..hmm

This crazy Cali weather..it all of sudden its blue skies with scattered white clouds...what the hell happened to the rain..it was so dark 2 hrs ago?

[Stelakate]

Where are you two? Busy at work this is my 1/2 day. Yesterday was not too good. Mainly I self-sabotaged myself because I am helping my friend Steph w/ an experiment. She is in a wedding in early April. She wants to lose about 15 pounds, yes she weighs all of 144. That is usually enough to irritate me but to each their own issue, right? It's all about compassion! SO, here we go. Emailing back and forth w/ what we eat and carb count...um...sound familiar?
I promised we would not cheat once and weigh Monday together. I will still weigh w/ you two on Friday. SO, last night I did it UP w/ tostadas and this banana pudding stuff w/ vanilla wafers and banana's...old school my Mom used to make.
This morning I weighed...yes, 258. Can it be a joke? Didn't I weigh that, oh I don't know, 4 MONTHS AGO!?????? Anyway-here I go yo-yoin' my ass back to under 20. I will go back to that website and really get some good recipes.
I DID NOT do cardio last night. I will today. Actual jogging again, it has been a bit. The precor is one thing but it ain't jogging - so I will see if I can break the 39 minutes.

OK, that's that. Do I tire you out as much as myself? How are you girlies.

[carbjunkie]

I am not tired of hearing of your battles Jina. I only hope my listening can help. I wasn't too good yesterday either..well actually I was..I had 1/2 cup oatmeal and a grapefruit..then for lunch I had 2 slices of turkey and HALF of a string cheese..that's it. THEN..the drama with T happened..was totally stressed out dealing with that..dinner didn't happen until 7:00..we never eat that late. I had a personal thin crust pizza w/tomato n basil. I wasn't even hungry..had a stomach ache even..I had 2 gingerbread cookies and that pizza. I was full after half (it was only 7 in) but I still ate it..talk about eating your feelings. I knew I should stop and I didn't. I felt sick and went to bed. So I weighed myself this morning and I'm up 1 lb..how is that possible? I didn't even eat 1500 cals yesterday? Anyway, I know one thing I'm learning to stop this and I won't sabotage myself today. I have no desire to get on the bike but I will.

[Stelakate]

T, sorry something led you to eat off track. The scale is an as*hole, that I know for sure! If you want to talk - about anything you can always private message me. I still don't know how to get us into a chat that is just for us. Sucky deal.
I am on the hunt for the vcr, I know there is one here and it's pissing me off I can't find it since the move! I am totally avoiding the jogging in the basement. That is so freakin boring. It's snowing AGAIN and the bike path is covered in a sheet of ice. Will this ever ever end? I am so over it.

On an up note, my tan is progressing nicely, and, I came home to find my new Bare Escentuals makeup package, can't wait to try the new "faux tan" minerals and the Peacock green shade of shadow. Those little things make my day!
My teeth are sparkling white now too, now if I could just close my eyes and make myself be 220 I would be so happy.
I wonder how much I could lose staying under 20 carbs til the trip. That would entail a meal of cheats w/ alcohol maybe one or two more times before then...just thinking ahead about gatherings.... but I could go back to no carb options too.....even tho it gets me real buzzy after one drink. I need to stay under 20 no matter what. Let's see. Tomorrow is March 31. That means, 31days plus 7...OMG 38 days til the beautiful beach?!?!?!?!?!?!!??!
Mama's got some work to do.
Where is Ashley?
Ta-ta lovelies.

[carbjunkie]

I will keep that in mind. We could all chat in the lounge area..no one goes in that room. The few people that do go in are in the main room. I have bare minerals...is that the same thing..anyway I like it but I don't wear it on a daily basis. I have never been a 'face makeup' person..just a fan of mascara n lipstick. I'm glad you have your prizes to enjoy..I love green eyeshadow too...I won't give you my opinion on tanning booths BTW..Stela looks adorable in that pic.

Ashley..where r ya?

[cardenas5usa]

Jina I don't tire of anything, I am glad we are in this together cause if I had to deal with all my issues alone I would get tired of myself.

Okay girls, I am here now. I just finished cleaning my kitchen after a late breafast. I made it to Curves this morning, I had to, I didn't do my normal cardio last night, I fell asleep on the couch waiting to go pickup E from his tattoo. Ooops, he walked home, good thing it is only about 7 blocks. I will be doing so shopping today, so that'll keep me away and from thinking about food. I hate thinking about food all the time. I decided it was time to whip my bathrooms into shape, it will take my mind off the all consuming task of losing weight. I am tired of the everyday now, don't know why, anyhow, I think making the house look good will give my mind a chance to "rest", lol.

So for breakfast I ate scrambled eggs with cheese and a sausage. Some tea too. Lunch, ??
Dinner ??

Last nights dinner was beef veggie soup, it was so good, and it was even better since I didn't make it, mom did :-)

Well I am going to finish reading all the rest of the posts so I don't miss out. Love ya girls, just in case I haven't told ya that lately!! Mwah, Ashley

[Stelakate]

Yah T, it's the same thing. I only wear make-up on gathering nights or special occasions....I am a bare person as well. Tanning bed smanning bed...believe me, I work for a Dr. I have heard the "shame on you" enough and it hasn't stopped me.
It's one of the few things that leave me feeling better about myself-so there it is.

Ash, sorry things are getting mundane, I guess it was going to get that way for you sooner or later, yes? Well a project is just what you needed.

So far today has been very low carb. The low salt ham for b. tuna and 2 mini dill's for lunch w/ 1/2 tbsp mayo and a big coffee 1/2 caf no cream +splenda. Kate went through a drive thru- I passed. have some steak to eat, yum.....I had a cup of broth in between too.

Keeping it low in hopes of supression by Friday-I can't back out now and I don't want to.

I too stayed out of the house, shopping is the option now w/ the sh***y weather so if it isn't one vise it's another, eh?!
Target has the most mouth watering outdoor living furniture ever. I love it.
We have a screened porch and I can't wait to tackle that this spring.
Well, I am going to eat. I have had the worst headache all day, really making me feel sick....maybe jogging will help that.... SO freakin excited I could S**T myself.
I have been trying to get this computer room updated and painted, but haven't found the time. Hearing you are starting a project might just get me going too.

Off I go. Love ya both!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cardenas5usa]

Go Jina, tackle it! Then take a picture, I will do the same! I always feel better when I do house stuff. As we have said before, those who don't buy ropa, decorate, lol. :-D Ash

[cardenas5usa]

ooops, went into Spanish mode,lol. I ment those who don't buy clothing, decorate.

[cardenas5usa]

Evening girls! Well just had dinner, pan seared salmon over caesar salad with asparagus. It filled the space for sure, I was able to avoid those cupcakes that mom made, had a tiny crumb just to make sure they were good, but mom had 'em all bagged up before I could even think twice, nice of her.

Bunch of good news tonight:
A: So, the guy that I made the menu for awhile back called tonight and said it was a go and he would be ready to order on April 1st.
B: I found the Slim in 6 DVD in the downstaris DVD player that I personally check 3 times, manually, maybe that was the problem, it was stuck in the hold or something, anyway, I found it, Yeah!!!
C: Mother of little boy I watched, called (just after menu guy called) and said thankyou very much for watching him but she decided to quit her job so she won't be bringing him anymore. I haven't watched him now for about 3 weeks, he has been sick or other things that prevented him from coming over, so, I am happy to be officially be off of that duty.
D: I dropped off surveys for the woman at Curves to fill out for info on cooking classes.

All in all things are looking up, I am nervous now about all the upcoming change, but excited.

Jina, glad you are feeling good with all the tanning and whitening, haha, kinda funny, darker and whiter, all at the same time. Sure wish I could go tanning, I think I would just burn, but I know how much better chubby looks when it is tan, I used to fake 'n bake with self tanner all the time till they quit making my fave one.

We should make an appt to chat in the chat room, when is good for you girls, night prob or on weekends?

Looks like good eats today Jin, and T I know how the pizza thing creeps up, it's just so darn good, I usually just keep eating too, even though my body is saying whoa!

Nighty night girls, mom's at work tomarrow, so I will have more chances to stop in. Didn't get as much organized for my redo of the baths today, I will do a lot tomarrow. Fun fun!! Love ya, Ash

[carbjunkie]

Excited about that exercise huh Jina? LOL..you're too funny..nice attitude we both have

Ashley..good for passing up cupcakes..that is so hard!..especially when mom makes um I really hope things work out for you business wise. You so deserve it.

I had an ok day..some stress but I didn't eat my feelings. Rick and I went to lunch yesterday and I had a chicken salad. Jeannie came by cuz I had to take her to the airport to see Margie in NY to pick out a wedding dress. Can you believe she lost 4 lbs since the last time she weighed herself here..a week ago? so not fair. How long have I been working my ass off for 4 lbs? It's just too much. Anyway, we ate healthy..I baked some salmon and potatoes (for kids) and spinach and we had 2 glasses of red wine. I had a very small portion..wasn't very hungry.

Jina don't let that weather get you down!

Time to get on the bike..only doing 30mins today. I'm going to take a friend to UCLA to have some oral surgery done..how fun for me

Have a good day ladies.

My high school babies...

[Stelakate]

I am cracking up at you and the DVD mystery solved. Tricky and annoying all in one right?!?!?
Well I am telling ya there was no exercise from me yesterday. I had the most nauseating headache but not bad enough to stop me from shopping, just honestly-didn't feel like it.

Raning today but if it let's up I will jog outside, it's about 35 degrees, and that is warm enough.
Last night was hard, I did the steps over some ice cream and PREVAILED! Yay ME! I figure ice cream will always live in my freezer, and I have to get over it. What am I gonna do, eat something bad everyday-just cuz it's there? COME ON!

Dinner was steak and 1/4 c cottage cheese I love it. I was hungry but had tons of water and went to bed hungry. Hoping to be back to the 252 by tomorrow...we'll see, right?!?!?!?!! After that, it's all down hill. I really want to be in the 230's in 5 weeks.
Since it's a new day and a new month I am going to do cardio everyday-for at least 45 minutes. I hope that will help.
Stela was up a lot last night w/ fever and pukes....Kate was great and let me sleep but I was aware the entire time and then got up at 4:30ish to sit with them. She just sits and smiles, no crying or irritation...what a dream baby.
So, I am a tired pup today.
I will take a pic of that nasty ass computer room, it's disgusting, you must remember------this house is late 60's and no updates interior wise til we came along.
I should have taken befores dammit!
OK, for now I am off. Not hungry so making lunch my big meal. Having grilled shrimp and chicken greek salad w/ dressing on the side.
Ash-I am smiling thinking of all your latest prospects and so excited to hear what comes of them.
Keep me in the loop-that is an order! I love hearing you are putting yourself out there....that's how you become a chef to the celebrities, hey-maybe T has some OC connections. Sweet.
Love ya's.

[Stelakate]

T-just scrolled up and saw your post...OMG your daughter is your CLONE! I totally thought that was you! She get's her beauty from her Mama, that's for sure! Love the pic!

[Stelakate]

How the H-E-double hockey sticks did J do that?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!? She is thin as it is.
Compassion, compassion, compassion...deep breath......wow, T. Tell her that is Fantastic.