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

[cardenas5usa]

Bre and Pete!!!! Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fischer is a cutie patooty!!! to you baby boy!! So glad everything went swimingly. I figured as much since you said they were giving here pitocin. Ash

[Stelakate]

it's awesome having a new baby. They are doing just great. Nice day here, Kate is starting her first night at our friend Leigh's restaurant place...the karaoke kitchen we went to last weekend. She is going to be her head bartender once her liquor license comes in so for now she learns the ropes. It's in a very cute part of Illinois....they have festivals a lot, tonight is Gumbo Ya-ya. I was gonna go but feel kinda guilty, I was just out - ya know?
Probably stay home w/ the baby Kristy and I can watch movies.

SO, I am excited to hear how this thing went for you Ash. You met this lady your catering for at Curves, right?

Exciting. I picked up this appetizer sampler magazine today and thought of you and your eats, yummmm.

I puked for the first time today from food. I swallowed a bite w/o chewing it completely and it got 'stuck' and then I took a drink of water, WRONG THING TO DO- I just about projectile vomited out of the truck. It sucked, but it was over. Grocery shopping is so not fun anymore.

Did you know they have jam stuffed waffles? By Eggo. YUM.
OK, rambling. Here is another pic from today, Stela is now a big cousin.

[cardenas5usa]

The catering......I have been frustrated trying to get things put together while refereeing the kids, what a hASSle!!!! They are so good until it is time for me to concentrate on something and then they turn into devils. And it doesn't help that they are cooped up in here, it is pouring outside, big sigh, oh well, gotta keep my 'getter dun' attitude or it'll all go down the drain,lol. I'm sure once I am all done everything will be rosey, then I can fuss over the decorations

What a good pic with you and baby F and Stela, she is such a little munchkin, wish I could reach through and squeeze those cheeks!!!

How are ya T? Eats going well today? I know the feeling with R shaking his head, E does the same thing sometimes, he just don't get that my BFFs live in my computer,hahahaha. To tell you two the truth, this is the most connected I have been with other Americans (besides my mom) since getting married, thank you both so much for being such great friends and life lines!

heart, Ash

[Stelakate]

it's late here, after 10:30...Kate is off work and meeting her 2 brothers and cousin for a drink at that festival. I just don't feel like getting ready and going, it makes my Sunday so hard feeling tired...and F is coming home tomorrow!!!

I am so tired but never could sleep alone very well...all those damn scary movies I think.

I know what you mean about getting off track w/ the kids - they sense when you need to tend to something and then they act up. I swear I feel like I have mothered my whole life, having a sister 16 yrs younger than me....I kinda have, she could be my daughter, really.

I am losing my tan, it's this weird weather, one good swim and it'll be back.

Well, I am glad you're getting things ready Ash, T. I hope your weekend is good.
I love you two cyber sisters. mucho!

[cardenas5usa]

Hey girls, I am up early getting a head start on the day. I just couldn't sleep with unfinished business, all night I was thinking of the stuff I have to do and then all these other recipes would pop into my head, wish I could have just turned it off for the night,lol. I probably won't get to check in till later tonight, so have a GOOD Sunday!

Ash

[carbjunkie]

Good morning girls

Sorry no log in yesterday but J and I were out all day shopping and when we got back it was margaritas by the pool..I only had 2. Eats were ok I had my typical ew's for bfast..no lunch and two steak soft tacos for dinner..oh and almost half a watermelon

Hey..M just called me from Italy..the number comes up as "081" that's the prefix..weird huh? Anyway, I'm sorry you had a rough time getting the food together Ash..I feel bad. I know how that is.

Jina..proud auntie sorry bout that little scare with the projectile I miss you girls..when are we chatting?

XOXO
T.

[Stelakate]

How are you girls. T - sounds like another good weekend. Margarita senorita....yum.

I am super tired today but getting the house in order, Walmart trip (much to my dismay) and other loose ends. Work tomorrow, last day alone til Dr. Seitz comes back from vacation....

Talk to you both soon.
Good luck Ash. You're probably already gone.

[cardenas5usa]

Hey girls, I can see the finish line!! Almost done (big sigh of relief) just waiting for E to get home to help me finish traying all the stuff. I plan to take pictures of it all when I am done, that is if I don't forget, I am notorious for that,lol. The mini strawberry cheesecakes turned out really cute. When I get home tonight I am just going to flop down and RELAX.

I am going to eat lunch now, a half quesadilla with turkey on a LC tortilla, lots of water.

Ash

[carbjunkie]

Good job Ash! I can't wait to see the pics..little cheesecakes sound so yummy.

[Stelakate]

Saying goodnite. I will be at work tomorrow and if the phone doesn't send me over the edge I will check in to see if you took pics Ash. Hope it went well....today was a long day. F is home and even more adorable.

Love you girls.

We really should plan on meeting sometime last this yr or by next spring. Chicago is a great place. Hint hint.

[Stelakate]

It's kinda early for you two. I think school is out finally? Hmm...anyway, I am here - phones are nuts, but it's Monday so it's to be expected. Just sipping on my protein shake and water....looking out my window to see beautiful weather, gonna be high 90's and muggy this week. We need to get that pool set up finally. A storm last week had our power off for hours and brought down tons of limbs and debris, glad we didn't have it set up then.

Bre and fam are home and doing well. That little nugget is so adorable...I just love holding babies, makes me miss Stela being little, though she was never outside of my body at that size. He is a peanut. My sister looks great, her belly is down a lot already and she lost that pregnancy face. I think she is really ready to get her body back once and for all.

Did I tell you Kate was working at the KK? (Karaoke Kitchen). It's been on my mind a lot, her being gone more...doing different things, new people....it makes me kind of anxious in a way. I guess it's just the change that has me feeling really insecure....I hate feeling that way. Think it's partly being a control freak too, I just have to take it one day at a time and hope its all ok....not like she's out looking for someone new but surely girls will be hitting on her, they do it when I am around. I swear women can be so shady. As for now I take it in stride. She's mine, I'm hers....it's all good.
This nagging insecurity sucks though. She feels like a butterfly now in this new body, so renewed. I know I will too...in time.
Anyway, been on my mind lately. Thought I'd share.

Check later. Love ya.

[carbjunkie]

Good morning. I've been up since 4am (mind racing) stressed from this weight issue always on my mind. Same story different day but that's what got me up so early.

Jina I can understand how you are feeling. Keeping your esteem and self confidence plays an important role. K knows what she has and wouldn't mess that up..try not to stress.

Ashley I want to hear how it went yesterday. I bet your gonna get some lounging in today

I'll see you girls in a while.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Good morning ladies! Yesterday came great! I did take pictures, I'll run upstairs to get the cam in a minute. We got it all done and delivered ahead of time, the trays looked good. I was wishing my dessert trays looked better, but they tasted dang good. I peeked at the scale, and I knew it, I was 162 from all the tastes that I had to do. Seriously, I didn't taste anything I didn't have to, but when your making food for others, ya just have to be constantly tasting to make sure it is right, ugh, that's ok though. Oh and I am sure that spicy chicken burrito from Taco Bell didn't help,lol. After we delivered the food we drove directly to our friends house that is moving and we helped them move all their sh i t. By the time we were done it was 9:30 and we were all starving, so the only thing that was fast and on the way home that the kids wanted was TB, so I just said vuck it, sometimes ya just gotta eat. So I had 1 burrito. I figured if I was going to splurge, it didn't mean I had to go overboard and order my old order of like 3 or 4 things, so ordering 1 lonely burrito felt weird, but a huge step for me. I felt proud that I could do that. Anyway, just stuff.

Jina, I know how that insecurity can creep up on a person with change. On occasion it gets me too, I see E as an up and coming person and I feel like I am in the back ground floundering. But don't worry, of all that you have told us about Kate, you girls have been through thick and thin (no pun intended,lol) and you are still tight, and there ain't nothing that is going to change that!

T, good to see that you are feeling better, I am glad you are really thinking about this weight issue. IMHO, since I set out to do this and DID it, you should kick the fruit and carbs for a week and just see what happens, being REALLY REALLY strict. You'll be amazed!!! I promise! I know you don't believe in giving up fruit but it won't be forever, once you are down, your body is really a lot more forgiving and you can eat anything in moderation, or more if you incorp exercise. Please don't take this bad, I just hate seeing you on this yoyo, it causes so much physical and mental/emotional stress. Please, please, consider trying this before giving up, I really want to see you achieve your goal, you can do it! How is the bike coming? Do ten for me today,k!?!?!

Okay, I have got to go to Curves to collect my $$ and $tuff, be back later to post pics, Ash Much LOVE to you girls!!

[Stelakate]

Today got really busy. The phone was insane then Dr. S came in and talked for a while, driving me crazy..then I made him sign off on a week and 1/2 worth of paperwork and charts....I was busting a s s to get out at 3. Then the stupid label maker for my blood draws broke so the repair dude came out at 20 to 3 I was like, I am so not staying here if he isn't done!!!!!!!!! He got done at 2 min to 3. Irritating.

I didn't have to do so much of the work, Rebecca and I could have shared it and it was a weeks worth to do but I dont like leaving stuff sitting and the patients kept calling for labs and other stuff...its just easier to get it done. Now I know tomorrow I just have a stack of call backs and thats it, will make my day better I hope.

Alright, I will go. Talk to you both later...Stela has her swim lesson. Tonight!

[carbjunkie]

I tried to log on around 1:30 but it kept locking up so I decided to come back later.

Thanks Ash I will take what you said into consideration. I know exercise is the key and I just haven't been diligent since May. I feel like giving up but I won't. Sorry bout the frustrating afternoon G.

Ok..well I hope you girls have a nice evening. I'll check back with you.

T.

[carbjunkie]

Hey girls...

I'm getting ready to go watch two and half men.

Hope you had a nice evening.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Hey girls, never made it back home today until just now. Our friends that we helped move were putting in their laminate floor, and since we have put down about five floors already we went to help. We got the whole front room and entrance and hall done in 3.5 hours. It is so incredible how a house changes with a new floor. New houses are so much fun!

I haven't read the days posts yet but I wanted to say nighty night and post pics before I turned in. Hope you had good days and I'll see ya in the morning. Love Ash

[cardenas5usa]

A dessert tray, too bad it is kinda blury, and the canape tray.

[carbjunkie]

Good morning and nice job Ash! I love your heart cheesecakes. I know it was late so thank you for posting pics. You did a great job.

I didn't exercise yesterday but I did get on the bike this morning for 45 mins and will walk on the mill later today.

I hope you both are having a good morning.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Hello girls! Getting Maya ready for school, just wanted to peek in and see if anybody was here yet. On my way to Curves next. BBL, Ash

[cardenas5usa]

Good job T!!! That is a great start to the day!!! And thanx! A

[Stelakate]

I am home today, we were out late last night and then Stela was awake so much through the night we didn't get much sleep, I think she had a bad stomach ache, introducing juice might have done that...I dont like her to have a lot of sugar like that....anyway, here we are. I felt guilty for staying home so I called at 9am and they got a float to do my job today, wow-they really can do it w/o me, good for them. Kate is working several hrs today and then tonight at the KK. Its over 90 degrees...if Stel felt better we'd be going to the pool for sure. I guess it's just cleaning for me today, and definitely a nap.

She loved swimming lessons, she is really into the water, it was awkward at first but she really liked it.
Ashley, those platters make my stuff look very amateur (?SP), delicious and so nice!!!! Did you make some good $$! You should have, that's a ton of hard ass work.
T, good job w/ the bike and the mill later. Not long til M's wedding.
Alright, going to call my sister, check on that little boy.

Here are a couple pics from last night.
Love yas.

[carbjunkie]

Hey...I'm just checking in. Babies..they do love water Nice to have a day away from the office..hope you are just lounging with Stel.

It's a warm day here so I've just been cleaning up for T's thing tomorrow. It's weird to have the two older ones home and the little one is still at school...so mellow here without the troublemaker

Heres my boring eats. I decided against my better judgement to lose most of the carbs..just for a little while.

B - sm piece baked fish (we didn't have eggs)
S - two cups tea
L - grilled chicken n asparagus
D - steak n spinach

How are ya Ash?

[cardenas5usa]

Good afternoon! Just back from running around town, didn't get much done, but it was good goof off time We got Ghost Rider to watch tonight, the girl at the counter said it was actually pretty good so I am looking forward to seeing it. Eats have been good today and I am feeling back on track from all the catering stuff. I went to pick up my check, and she included a 35 dollar tip, so all in all I made 225, not too shabby, yeah!

BBL, Ash