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

[cardenas5usa]

Thanks J for the props! I was feeling saucy that day! LOL. Glad to hear that your friend Jena is all approved and ready to go, did her approval go really fast like your? And can you believe that your are only 7 pounds away from the 100 pound mark?!?! Wow!

This AM E got M ready for school again and then we had some eggs with smoked salmon for breakfast. Hung around awhile and then went for a little chinese, I had sauteed veggies and sliced bbq pork.

Now Caro and I are home and going to look through some mags to see what we should make for dinner.

How's it going T today?

Ash

[cardenas5usa]

Good night girls, had a scare tonight, Al squashed L and he screamed like a banchee, and kept holding his arm, so I had to rush to the doctors but by the time we had waited for the doctor he was moving his arm around. We are just watching it for the next few days, since when Al broke her arm she could move it and I finally took her to the doctor after 3 days and she was just uncomfortable sometimes. Anyhow, the stress and time of that threw my eating off for the day but tomarrow back on schedule.

heart, A

[Stelakate]

Hi girls. I weighed in at 179 (remembered the 1, T). I am getting there girlies...really happy with that. Bob Greene was on Rachel Ray the other morning talking to a lady about running and how her weight had hit a plateau. He said the only thing that will change a plateau is to run harder and faster just a little bit and it will bring big changes. I am hoping this works for me...the running alone is moving things.

The weekend is a long one....baby shower for my friends Beth and Whitney who are having twins, that's Saturday. I have to go to DBQ, did I tell you I was back w/ Brandy?? It's going well, she is a good girl. I have Stela all weekend too....have to get ready for that bachelorette party, so much to do...making the koozies this weekend.

Its to be -5 all weekend. Be jealous.

xoxo

[carbjunkie]

Morning!

I dusted off the treadmill and put on my heart monitor watch and got to work. Only 30mins but it's my first day back in weeks. I stay around 142 range that is supposed to be my anaerobic threshold. I've been thinking and thinking... and I have to get serious or get surgery. I don't wanna talk about it anymore I just need to do it.

Jina you are awesome girl. The bathing suits are on the rack...go and pick a new one! I didn't realize you and B "broke it off" but you know what's best for you so good luck. You are up for some serious fun..good for u! What a difference 6 mos makes huh?

Ash sorry about A...kids are always messing around. I've been lucky no broken bones - yet (crossing fingers) Sounds like you and E are really getting back on track - summer is coming we all better

Talk to you soon.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Afternoon! Maya just got back from school and it is a 3 day weekend, can't wait to sleep in How has your day been so far girls? Mine pretty good, I got upstairs bedrooms in order and the laundry pile is dwindling fast. Tonight it is to the gym again, 20 minutes on the precor again for me, then 10 minutes running, and 30 minutes on the weights. I like that combo. I really miss the circuit training cause it gets both tasks done at the same time without thinking but I am sure my routine will fall into place soon.

Check back later, A

[cardenas5usa]

okay, just had a snack and now it is time to get back to doing the cleaning. Just wanted to see if anybody had come by. A.

[cardenas5usa]

Morning, I imagine Jina you are hella busy with all that party planning you were doing this weekend. How is it going for you T? E came home last night all pumped to go to the gym and Caro Fofo were here and we started talking, time went by and you know. We didn't go to the gym, but at the same time I probably wouldn't have gone cause late in the afternoon Al started to get tired and then was running a high temp and vomiting.....I feel like I just can't catch a break this winter. We are getting sick with one thing right after another, que chingaus???? Her fever is gone this morning but now she's got a cough and runny nose, AHHHHHHH! Anyway, I am glad she is up moving around though. E gets home at 4 today and then, barring any other bouts of vomit, we ARE going, period. Al requested spaghetti and meatballs for breakfast so I made it for the kids and had a bite of noodles and then just some sauce over broc. Still cold here, 30's, but I am going for a walk with the kids anyway. Making sure they go before they go.

Alrighty then, check back later, hugs, A

[Stelakate]

Hello. Busy weekend yes. Boring mostly. Have to get a new car, gave the van back to my parents. Wont be anything flashy but more sensible and BETTER ON GAS, damn...over it!

Spaghetti for breakie, so cute. Poor babies, we cant catch a break this winter, you know what these kids need??? OUTDOORS!!! I am so tired of them being cooped up inside, cabin fever fo'sho!!

Busy w/ wedding this weekend as well, it's the bachelorette party - car shopping- hair done- no stela.....just have so much to squeeze in.

Weddings are expensive. I havent jogged since Friday, I miss it and loathe it all the same. You two sound good, T, great job getting back on track. Ash, you are working your circut just as I knew you would.

ALright, back to work it's a Monday - I hate them.

[carbjunkie]

Morning girls,

Today everyone is off school and work. R left Boston this am and will be home around 11:30 this morning. He had a great time but said he froze his arse off. We are both sorry the Chargers lost.

Yes I am back to business. It's hard but it'll get easier in another week or so.

Our weather has been gorgeous but clouds are out and we're in for a week of rain. J called me Sat and told me her car thermometer read 1 degree! yikes!

Ok girls it's a day of errands since R is here to help.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Morning Loves!
Yesterday was a great day off with the kids and E, we visited a lot of people, rented a movie, went to the gym (35 min precor, 30 min weights) all in all a wonderful day! Today I am sore again, but I am really working my thighs, arms, and abs, next week I hope to move up to the next pound level. E will be off early afternoon, and we are planning to get to the gym early too, last night we went at 9pm. The kids have liked the gym so far too, they have a kids gym area that cost an arm and a leg but they get to move around and exercise, so that is really good for Lex. I think we'll buy the pass for them, but it'll still be cheaper than if we enlisted them each in a seperate sport.

Jina, so how did the car hunt go? New year new car, seems about right...new you too! You deserve it, you can floss in something other than a van, lol! Yep, cabin fever, thankfully it has been sunny here yesterday and today, but it never makes it about 36*. ButI can feel the vitamin D already soaking in

T, too bad it was soooo cold for R when he was back east and that the Chargers lost but, at least he got to have a good time. So glad you are feeling the exercise, it does pep the spirit...the hardest part is getting started.

Love, see ya soon, A

[carbjunkie]

Hey guys,

Ash..you're telling me! It is SO hard getting serious. I have really been off the exercise wagon and my back is letting me know. The mill is actually dust free and working for me. You and E are on it girl You guys are gonna make me and R look bad (as usual)

Yeah..I've been wondering how G is doing?

Well it's supposed to rain all week so it's time to organize

See ya later XOXO

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Dust free mill, oh yeah!! Nah, we aren't here to make you look bad, we're here to make you look good, by encouraging you, the friendly push Keep it up girl! According to the afternoon news, we are supposed to get snow on Thursday, I'll leave my other organizing till then.

Jina, how is today going?

check ya later, Ash

[carbjunkie]

Hey Ash

Thanks for the thoughtful words

I'm bummed because my back is really sore. I guess I just didn't stretch enough.

Snow is about 2 hrs away from me but thank goodness not on my doorstep

later alligatah

[cardenas5usa]

I hope your back gets better by tomarrow, sometimes all it needs is a good nights rest. My inner thighs are killing me tonight worse than this AM, no pain no gain right Well, I am off to bed, see ya in the morn.

A.

[cardenas5usa]

Peek-a-boo,
my inner thighs are way better Last night I made cookies on my own accord for the first time in years, it ws fun having the girls help me like we used to do. We made oatmeal-raisin-chocolate chip. I love just plain old oat-raisin, but throw in chocolate chips and forget about it, they add a flavor that ruins it for me, always has. So that is what I made so they wouldn't be tempting,lol, the kids loved them. I had a small one just to make sure they were okay but that's it.

E is doing his curacion today so he can't go out later, so that means no gym, I am started to get addicted to the elliptical. At first it is so hard, and then with practice it feels so comfortable and good. I really should get the one that is on sale here to have at home. T, where do you have your equipment so it is accessable but not in the way?

I have got to make my grocery list and then get the kids ready and go shop, king crab is on sale this week everywhere, 6.99/lb, so I think I am going to have some caesar salads with crab on them this week, YUM-O!

toodles, A.

[carbjunkie]

Morning,

Ash I wish I could say the same. My back is killing me. I can't exercise today. It just figures but I am still going to lift weights. I'm glad your charlie horse legs feel better.

Today is Ry's and J's birthday

Unfortunately, my treadmill (folds up) and bike are in my living room. I hate them in here but I want them near a tv.

Talk to ya in a while.

[cardenas5usa]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TWO R AND J!!!

How did I not know that they had their bdays on the same day?! lol. Bummer that your back is still buggin' but good that you are keeping with the weights. The mill and bike are in your living room, but that is good you have them where they remind you everyday, and where the TV is, makes it easier.

Still no Jina?

Get better T, Ashley

[Stelakate]

hi. busy week here ladies. getting ready for the bachelorette party, it's -20 degrees today - cold and tired....glad you two have been working out sorry for the aches and pains. No jogging this week, period finally came thank god.

Happy late bday to those two lovelies.


Back for more later.

[cardenas5usa]

Well my favorite actor has passed, I am sure you both saw it....what a sad thing, he'll go down in history as one of the young actors with so much ahead of him. I am anxiously awaiting the Dark Night movie to his last appearance on the big screen. My heart goes out to his family!

Today has gone well, we are going to th gym later tonight. How 'bout you two? T, how is your back today? Jina, glad to see you came by, what gross weather -20!!

My dishwasher is on the fritz, so I had to hand wash all, I am talking all, my dishes. Full sink and full washer. Now I have dish hands,lol!!! It was semi enjoyable to be able to watch TV durring the day while I did it. E will have to take it all apart tomarrow.

Laters, A

[cardenas5usa]

Morning/afternoon

Last night we went to the gym really late again, we didn't even get back till midnight, but I did 40 minutes on precore and then my arm and leg and ab routine. When I got home I fell into bed and slept really well, but morning came too quick. But YEAY, TGIF!!!! I am so glad, and Maya has another 3 day weekend. Easy breezy days.

last night I made my self a stuffed chicken breat, it was so good and easy. I just opened out a breast carefully and seasoned it with salt and pepper then I put in a few slices of red pepper, jalapeno, mozzarella cheese, and ham, rolled it back up and tied it with kitchen twine. browned in my ikea pan that I love, and then finished baking in the micro for 2 minutes. Yum! T you gotta try it.

Well, we off to get me all joined up officially to the gym, hope I won't have to pay the big ini fee.

I'll check back later to see if you girls have been around. Ash

[cardenas5usa]

just checking in...nobody around, I bet everybody is enoying their Friday. See ya tomarrow. Ash

[cardenas5usa]

Wow, I just woke up! We were up late last night talking with Caro and Fofo, oh the stories she has of being a woman in Mexico City, I swear I almost peed my pants, so many funny stories.

Last night we had a tottally munchie night instead of going to the gym since E was sore and Caro had a sore throat. Today I am going to have to do an hour on the precor just to make up :P But all in all we have been doing really well eating smarter and eating at home. That is a biggie for E, his love to eat out, now that he has the money and the palate..lol. I think it all goes back to living in Mex, not being able to go eat out when he was younger, besides roadside taco stands, cause it is so expensive and being 1 of 4 brothers.

Anyway, have a good Sat. A

[cardenas5usa]

T, how are you? I hope you are okay, and your back hasn't given out or something?! I just watched the biggest loser from last week and I did arm curls and the like the whole 2 hours of the show. Now I am am going to do a little stair climbing.

A.

[carbjunkie]

Good monday morning...

Sorry I haven't been around but thanks for asking about me. I just had a real busy weekend. Have you seen we've been getting pounded by rain? jeesh...I think we are finally gonna get a break today.

I see you are back on track Ash..good job. I am back to working out this morning. My back is still a little sore but I think it's safe to go back to work.

Talk to you in a few.

T.

[cardenas5usa]

Good to see you around T! I know you guys have been having a ton of rain, they said that you guys were likely to get half of your average year's rainfall during these storms, yikes!! As long as you are still high and dry I guess it is a good thing. We had snow last night, but by the time we woke up the streets were already clean and just a dusting remained on the grass. E fixed the dishwasher today, hooooooray!!! Actually it was a team effort between me and him, and it turned out to be exactly what I thought.

I think we are going to go to the gym later tonight, I need to, I had a grab-n-go burrito for lunch, actually that is all I have had all day, since we have been working on the dishwasher.

Yesterday was a very enjoyable day, it is so nice for E to have off on Sundays, it feels like a real weekend.

I am so glad your back is feeling better T!! Did you ever get around to having a talk with R and the kids about how serious you need to get and what they can do to help? I am so serious, it really does help. E has been so great since I talked to him....now my mom is coming next week and we'll see how well it goes over? I am thinking it will go well since when I talked to her last night she told me on her own accord that she decided that she did really need to lose weight and get serious. So, she has been back to curves thrice a week and is going to be closely followed by her doctor, she needs to do it for her cholesterol.

Well, T, power on girl, keep the mill rolling and the bike smoking, we got 4 months till bathing suit season :P

Jina, hope all is well with you girl! Miss ya.

Ash