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

[Stelakate]

I wish it were Sunday, cause that's my fun day, my I-dont-have-to-run-day..sing along ladies...it's just another manic monday.
So far, it's exceeding my expectations of sucking. Lucky me.
I have started low-carb today, low caffeine too...it's time to get serious I have my surgeron meeting this week and I don't want to have to lie and say I have been trying, or worse, go up on the scale...
I weighed in at a shamefull 270 this morning. How is that possible, you ask? When your eating like a hog, you gain. Shake it off, pick myself up today, give it a go....it may be the last time I have to diet this way, so I can give it the old college try, one last time.

This weekend I will cheat, we are having Cinco-De-Mayo style get together after the gsale Sat.
last time I will be "party girl" for a bit, ya know? One last no holds barred before surgery.
Other than Sat, I must stay low carb and start exercising some...
OK, talk later.

[carbjunkie]

Good morning girls..the sun is finally shining here in L.A. I don't mind the rain..but when it can't make up it's mine and it's on and off..it drives me nuts.

I just got off the bike..it's been a while. I had a bad week so that needs to change this week. I leave on Sat (other girls going fri) at 8am get there at 9..J will pick me up and off to a no responsibility 48hrs for me..I so need it!

Sorry about the higher numbers..been there..hate it but you have so much to look forward to..try not to stress..your time is comin baby!

B - eggwhites n strawberries
L - turkey burger n salad
D - baked bigak n spinach

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Just another Manic Monday!! I loved that song! I used to have it on my Pocket Rocker, remember those? Little tiny tape players. Sure wish I had kept them, they would really entertain Maya now, she's into the electronic stuff now,lol.

Oh yeah, no holds barred Cinco de Mayo fiesta, so fun!!! The big Quinceanos in Mex is on Cinco de Mayo, not really a holiday there though, except it being her birthday, so yeehaa, on my way to sloppyville,lol :-D Bummer about being up to 270, that proves that your metab is so whaky, that is just not normal to gain pounds so fast.

T, those shirts do sound fun, and the hats, oh I just can't wait to hear how the LV trip goes, but I guess I'll have to wait, since we go the same day,lol. Poor Jina, your going to be all by yourself for those few days, I feel bad. ;'-o Your menu looks good, no feathers sprouting yet? lol. Yeasterday I kept on my curves thing and ate a lot again, did get to the yard and went to the park and played bball with the kids and practiced my shots. FUN!

So front yard pics. When we moved in here, there was nothing, just grass, and a few misplaced shrubs and a ton of bark. We have completely regraded, put up the little stone wall, laid sod, put in the stone paths, put in the circular driveway, and plated a million plants, so here is where the yard stands as of yesterday. Still some clean up to do, but I got all the left over deads from last season pruned back. so we have front yard, view into the back yard from front gate (you can kinda see the play house way back there, E and I built it from scratch), kids, and Maya, oh and me cutting the butterfly bush.

Ash

[cardenas5usa]

So this morning I got on the scale and was so excited to see 160.4!! I got Maya dresses then ran downstairs to grab the camera, pee 1 more time and took this picture, I was like, huh??? Oh well, still better than 165. A

[carbjunkie]

I'm glad I peeked in..I do see the number Ash and all I can say I had the biggest smile on my face when I saw your pic
I just knew..I knew you were ready to drop a few..see?..this proves to us we can't trust the scale a whole lot. I am proud!..this came a great tiime too..too special and I love ya for all your hard work !

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Thanx T! And good job on that bike!! I am playing hookie for today (Curves) but I am going tomarrow, too much to do today. The sun is starting to come out, it is going to be a wonderful day here! Love ya, A

[Stelakate]

T, I didn't realize you were leaving THIS weekend, I am losing one poster and now both of you OMG, I might have to do more work or something. Actually w/ the gsale all day and then our Cinco party that night I will busy, then T will be back and Ash, we'll talk via phone. No worries from me, I just hope you both enjoy yourselves, you deserve it soooo!

I LOVE your yard. I just cant wait to get my hands on more of this house. I wish i'd of taken befores, it still needs work, but DAMN, before it was nasty. You can figure w/ a bachelor and 2 black labs...just yuck..no character or personality.
Those pics of the kids, adorable. Just love them...so fun. Great family you have Ashley. I dont remember those pocket radio thingys....hmm.
Cant wait to sit back in your yard and have a cocktail. What fun.
LOVE the scale pic. isnt it a devil, what a difference 10 minutes can make?! INSULTING! I want to take that kinda pic when i am in the 100's again. Actually, I am going to chronicle this journey w/ stats/pics/journaling so I will def. include that.
Appt. tomorrow w/ Dr. Phelps. Met someone on the ttimes that is from here, had it done where I am going. Cool.
OK, gotta go, almost done w/ the day.
Living up to my name today (Daryl Darrel how ever you spell her name) I am peeing so much I think my mermaid tail is growing....
b: lean sausage, L: tuna pouch, 1tbsp mayo tons of water. I cup coffee w s&low.
Dinner, bigak like my friend T.

[carbjunkie]

R and I just finished lunch..I had a turkey burger and 2 strawberries. I burned my tongue on one of R's grilled onions..yipe it was good. I rode the bike another 15 before I ate.

I don't remember a pocket rocker either..anyway the iPod is here to make life and music easier huh? I have one but hardly use it..I can't get my kids to take it off their ears.

J I am glad you found a friend a ttimes..that is important. It's good to have someone to identify with. Hey..we just had a small earthquake right now!

Well girls..I'll check on you in a while.

T.

[carbjunkie]

Hey guys..I'm peeking in and you two are way too busy to be in here huh?

Oh man..I ate a bowl of granola cereal today and it made me sick..guess I just can't drink milk anymore.

Well..I had my bigak spinach n salad for dinner. I'd been battling a headache all day too..so I checked my blood pressure and it was up a little. I'm thinking a donut n coffee will make me feel better LOL jk! I won't.

I am going to sleep good tonight I'm tired.

T

[Stelakate]

How are you? T, that milk thing just not working out anymore, huh? Funny thing is I too had a bowl of granola cereal yesterday....yep....day one of my "protein-gotta-get-serious-plan" down the tubes. Just so not interested anymore at all.
Dr. Phelps at 3:30 today. See if I "passed" the psych eval and what he has to say, gotta have a physical, hate that- he is a cutie.....would feel better getting man-handled by a fat ugly guy....wait, what am I saying?
OK...this irritating patient always used to give Steph a hard time cuz she has a little belly and otherwise she is thin...besides, scrub shirts are the MOST unflattering...I stopped wearing them a few mo. back and wear fitted shirts, yah-don't ask me what I was thinking-
anyway, PD (we'll call her that) said (as I was drawing her blood-now I ask you, do you really wanna piss off someone w/ a 2 inch needle?) "having another baby so soon??" AS SHE PATTED MY STOMACH.
I said, "no PD, just fat. Thanks for that. You always know just what to say!"
She felt so stupid but she IS stupid, so I was like, whatever....the thing is, it didn't really bother me, cuz it's PD, she is known for that...but I just thought, wow do I look freakin pregnant now?
It's not like I have this big round beer belly looking thing, more like 2 2 liters, LOL.....anywho, just thought I'd share. Who cares, come next time I draw that B I T C H es blood I will be all Paris Hilton...what will she say then? Aw, something I am sure, she is just one of those. Actually, do you know the lady on the Maxine cards from hallmark, funny old lady...it looks EXACTLY like PD. Though she is in NO way funny.
That's enough, have more patients now...hope you two are grand today, Ash-not long til your trip...trying to forget about that...bet you are so excited. E needs some time off work. What's your fave thing to eat there?
YUM.
Have a good day, check ya's later.

[carbjunkie]

Good morning...Ashley dearest where are you? I know you're just busy getting ready for your trip

Jina..I haaate people like that. They are pathetic..to get happy at making someone feel bad..who does that? I think you are beautiful so too bad for PD.

R and I just got back from the store..I guess I better eat my boring bfast. He got invited to the Angel game today (stadium in OC) I'm jealous..but I have to go shopping any get some stuff done for sat anyway.

I'll be back later to see how you girls are doing.

T.

[Stelakate]

hi girls. T, are u planning on wearing anything fun this weekend? Clubbing I am sure a bit of the time, pool side the rest, or are you a gambler?
Shopping/sites/cocktails...how fun.
I am jealous.

Glad R is enjoying the day, and his time off.
Ash, prob. at curves, working her bootie. Cant wait to see what they all said of you and E in Mexico.

Toodles.

[carbjunkie]

I have a bad attitude about my wardrobe choices for vegas. At this weight it's impossible to feel good about anything..sorry but that's just how I feel. M and J try and cheer me up but it doesn't help. I am just going to do basic black for the club thing..maybe a little color in between..it suits me best and is safe. I'm a safe person aren't I?

Definately going to do the club thing..only under the cabana will I be near the pool All I need is a drink in my hand..now that's the life. I'm not a gambler..hate to lose my money..rather go shopping. I do play a little blackjack once in a while. No sites for us..too busy lounging

What did you have for lunch J? I'm having a turkey burger..again..with some berries..fun huh?

Ok you two..off I go to make my lunch so I can run a few errands.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Afternoon girls, just got back from a day out with E and the kids. Had a fun day of just hangin' around town. Yesterday we kept busy by going to pick up more stuff from peoples houses to go to Mex. But we got all of our stuff totally packed up already. I made the list of the last minute things to check and turn off, and now we just hang till then.

Got Curves done early, at about six, just couldn't sleep, excitement and nerves. The offer that E and his boss put in for the new building downtown was accepted!! Yeah! Our trip is frustrating him a bit now cause all the movement of business is happening while we are going to be gone. The other partner just called this morning and said they had set up a meeting with the arcitech (sp???) for building plans on the 5th. They are moving fast. Crazy times ahead for sure :-)

So how are both of you? Haven't caught up on post yet, so here I go to do that. Much love to both ya, Ash

[cardenas5usa]

Jina, I would have just had to smack PD. I remember once when someone at the grocery store asked when I was due, and I wasn't pregnant, man if looks could kill, they'd have been a goner! Anyway, your right, the next time you are bleeding her, you'll be "paris" and she'll just be stuned.

T, I bet you have a whole closet full of black huh? I was like that too. But don't forget you have already lost 20+ pounds, show it off girl!! It will be super fun clubbin' no doubt!

Oh, Maya is getting home, gotta go see how her day was. Yesterday she came home is a BAD mood and she just wouldn't tell me what was up, so I hope today is better.....if not I am calling her teachers. BBL, Ash :-D

PS. we are doing movie night tonight (I am going to try to sit for the entire movie) either of you seen Night at the Museum?

[carbjunkie]

Excited for you Ash..good things are coming aren't they? I'm a happy for you and E..it's great news. Well I do have alot of black but there is some color in there too. I'm not one to wear printed or flowered shirts but I do love a stripe here and there.

J surprised me today..she came to see me and she is a good girl working out right now on the mill..did I tell you she was 144 and now 128!..she's worked her booty off for it! (I didn't workout but 20mins today guys) I have been battling a horrible headache since 11. I finally took two motrin..I hate to take pills. It is subsiding somewhat but I can't exercise..I don't want it thump anymore than it has already been. Here's what I've eaten today.

2 hb eggs no yolks w/3 strawberries
turkey burger w/pickles 3 strawberries
6 lowfat blue corn chips
dinner will be tuna salad oh, and how could I forget..2 glasses of red

Jina..how are you??

[cardenas5usa]

T looks like you ate really well today! Good job! And wow, J has been really working hard, to be that light and lose almost 20 pounds, now that is dedication!!! Awesome! I heart stripes!

Today, was okay for me eats wise. I had veggies and chicken sauteed with an egg white this morning, and then a piece of SF candy and a donut hole. Then dinner was a chicken sausage and another half with all the trimmings except the bread, I just had a small piece. Then a bunch of nibbles of this and that, but nothing carby really.

I hate taking pills too, only when I have too, but my one tooth is bothering me today, god I can't wait to get it fixed, so anyway, I too took some meds to get by. Waiting for everyone to come in so we can start the movie. Tea for me to warm up.

So J how'd the day go for you?

Alright, night night girls, see ya in the am, Love ash

[carbjunkie]

ok how lame am I?..do I love you guys or what? I come here before I go to bed to check on you. Sitting here wet with just a towel after the spa tub..ahh..did wonders to a stressed body...put J to bed and R finishing up espn...just checking..nite.

Ok..I'm tired..so done...talk to you in the morning.

XO
T.

[Stelakate]

Dearest Teresa and Ashley,
How are you two this morning? Didn't check in yesterday, did you notice?? I was busy and in bed early, before 9pm...didn't even finish House and I love that show.
Yesterday went well...I had the appt. w/ Phelps and it was good. They gave me the GREEN LIGHT and I am so excited. My original date of 5-14 was given away....yah, kinda pissed about that since I already have coverage for time off...but just a minor detail. Now I can enjoy our first Mother's Day and not do the clean out prep, it's ok w/ me. Officially May 21, 2007. Lucky that was available, they are getting SO busy. He was less than impressed w/ my 7 pound weight GAIN since I started my visits there. I was so EMBARRASSED. He said, if you don't get that down, what is that telling me about what we are about to do? I was like, "NO PROB BOB". I will be so good from here on out, w/ a few little cheats on special days. It's time. SO, lab work, EKG, 3 more visits before the surgery, 2 after since we couldn't squeeze them in before and it's go time.
Feel nervous some glitch is going to upset my apple cart, but staying positive this is going to happen. Kinda surreal.
Have to do some work, will check back soon.

[carbjunkie]

I just woke up..so tired I decided to sleep in this morning (I never sleep in) I just got off the bike..does it even help?..feel bloated TOM is in full effect.

Jina love! it's on! May 21st huh?..it's right around the corner. I am so happy for you I sooo feel the relief coming on. Don't stress..everything is going to fall into place. We just need you happy and healthy

Ashley..I miss u..no stress..I know you're getting ready for the trip. 2 1/2 more days!

Well..I'm gonna go make a little bfast so talk to u girls later.

Love, me

[cardenas5usa]

Hey, just got up too, didn't sleep well last night. Get ready jitters. Already had 3 slices of ham, and thats it for breakfast, not too hungry.

Jina, So glad that you got the go from the doc, and, kinda in a way glad that it got pushed back a little till I am home, but that does bite that they gave your space away, with the time off situation. I did notice that you didn't check in last night, but figured you were busy :-) I feel your shagrin on the 7 pounds the doc noted, but glad he didn't get too mad. No worries, you'll lose a few for sure before surg with you plan.

T, glad you got to sleep in. Too bad TOM is in full effect, and just in time for LV, figures huh?

Well, girls, I am out to go clean something, BBL, Ash ;-) HUGS

[Stelakate]

Just finished lunch. 2 hg eggs w/ slices of summer sausage. Breakfast was 12 oz coffee 2 s/l and a dash of cream. I drank 48 oz water already, so my veins were nice and plump for Rebecca to draw my blood. She hasn't drawn in like, 10 years--she did great. So that is done. Might have her do an EKG on me now, I will go get it set-up. She is such a trooper w/ me through all this. Very excited.
Just got a visit from Stela and Kate...Kate is working this morning, had some houses out my way. Leaving early-we are dead - patients are used to us being gone at 12 on wed's so they don't bug to much...that's ok w/ me. I have yet....MORE gsale stuff to do. Our fiesta this sat night is getting full-blown. Lot's of peeps coming over. Making roll-ups and homemade salsa. Everyone is bringing something mexi inspired..any easy appetizer ideas Chef Ashley?
Ok....glad you two slept in...I hope your both ready for the big trips. Ash did you ever talk to Doc about provera? Crash, eh T??? Aww sucky-sucky.

Ok, off for now.
PEACE OUT, LOVE'S.

[cardenas5usa]

I emailed them yesterday about provera, haven't heard back yet. Ideas, well for sure the salsa! Maybe some albondigas? Mexican inspired meatballs, you can put a little rice in the mix, to keep it low on carbs, but then stuff em with small chunks of hardboiled eggs before baking them, and put in mexi spices, chili powder, garlic, paprika, mex oregano. All the good mex apps I can think of are wrapped with masa,lol.

Glad you got the blood draw done and were shooting for the EKG! And off early, yipee!

TTFN, Ash ;-)