~*~" Waist'ing Away" with CLA/GLA in 2008~*~

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by duece49424

Marsha and Michelle - I didn't know for sure if it was the magnesium or not, but the night time binges were haunting me, but I just bought some when I was at Wal Mart and take one with each meal. If this really works, I will be so amazed. I just looked on Netrition for the CALM and they have several versions. I think I will try it. We all could write a book on everything we have learned. I think it's still good I learn something every single day. I hope I can help someone else as much as you all have helped me. Thank you so much for your support. I am posting more now, but still more comfortable reading and reading, don't know why, cause I am a real people person. Maybe still embarrassed of my problems, who knows. So many obstacles, but, I'll get there.

That's the stuff Jane. You will get there. You will never fail untill you quit.

Originally Posted by duece49424

Later, ladies, oops and gents....

[kycowgirl]

OK, heres our remodeled bathroom pics. The top pics are the before and the bottom are afters. We ordered the sinks from mexico to match our kokopelli decor. We still have a little trim work to do, but it's mostly finished . Finished just in time for the appraisal tomorrow !!!

Bathtub area. Hard to see but I put stained glass window film on the window


Cabinets (ignore the girl in the nighty in the mirror :blush


Sinks. I love the old time pump looking faucets

[michelemomof2]

Trish and Tom!! That is gorgeous! I really, really love it!

[Justachic]

Trisha....your "new" bathroom looks just like a resort's bathroom in Sedona Arizona would look like. Fabulous!

[kycowgirl]

WoW all these posts since I took a few minutes to resize pics !!

Marsha, I'm proud of you , now step away from the peanut butter

chic, thanks even if we just get the house and equity combined without the extra cash for a roof and garage we will be happy. We are converting our double wide into a log cabin. Its cheaper than buying one and we love the neighborhood here. We have our bedroom, our bathroom, the guest bath, living room, and dining room/exercise room done so far. We get our ideas from the cabins we rent several times a year in Tennessee. Cant wait to do the rest of the house

Jane, you are helping by letting us know whats working for you . I'm so proud of you too, you have come a long way since you joined us

Phil on the beer !!!

Michele, you do NOT want chickens !! They poop on everything, especially your front porch. And thanks for the comment on the pics, we love it too

anyone wanna go to chat now??? good idea chic

[iabowhunter]

Tom and Trish....NICE WORK! I love the old west look of it! I can just picture Tom soaking in the tub with a cowboy hat on his head and a cigar in his mouth and a holstered six shooter hanging close by..

Thanks for sharing.

[kycowgirl]

Phil, your crazy !!! Hmmm that does give me a nice visual though

Oh Tom & I are heading to the chat room, c'mon and join us everyone !!!

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Phil on the beer !!!

I have not had any since September. Oh what a night that was!

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Phil, your crazy !!! Hmmm that does give me a nice visual though

Oh Tom & I are heading to the chat room, c'mon and join us everyone !!!

I'll be there shortly!!!!!!

[lisabinil]

Mountain Girl-luv ya! Don't go away please! You are like a positive breath of fresh air and if you're down we'll help pick you up. We are your supports and are backs are broad! Hang in there!

[lisabinil]

Gorgeous bathroom-makes me wanna have a sauna! I stayed in a hotel that had similiar spa style bathrooms with a sauna.

[tom_912]

Anyone who wants come join us in the chat room we have a bunch of the group there!!

[lildragonfly]

Trisha & Tom - That bathroom is fantastic. Love those sinks. Makes me think of a resort.

Only had the teaspoon of PB and it was less than 1 carb so I should be ok

[iabowhunter]

I had a great time chatting with everyone tonight! Let's do it again sometime!

Chic, The weather wars WILL continue!

Good night all.

[tom_912]

Wow a fantastic turnout tonight in chat... it was great to talk with everyone real time!!! Hope we can do it all again.. remember chat is always open.

&

Tom

[kycowgirl]

lisa, we didnt get the sauna. we have a hot tub so if I want bubblies we go there

lildragonfly, glad you didnt overdo the PB

It was great chatting with those who came to chat tonight. lets do it again real soon !!!! and welcome back MG

Dang it Phil & Tom, you beat me posting

[Belli boo hoo]

[COLOR="Red"]Congrats to everyone on all your successes!!![/COLOR]

Ok here are the correct numbers, not sure what happened with the old figures, but these are right...I had hubby take them and he is anal about getting it done correctly. His major in college was sports medicine and fitness training so I know the numbers are right. (not that I like them, but I'll see it through)

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Chest 33
Under bra 30
waist 27
Hips 40.5
Thighs 24
Upper arms 13[/COLOR]

[Justachic]

Yes, chat was a great time!!! It was kind of like an E-Party.

Trisha and Tom...glad you guys invited everyone over.

Phil and his Weather Wars...
AND in THiS CORNERRRRRRRR!!! Weighing in- at soon to be 240 lbs!!! Wearing nothing but a Speedo and a bow and arrow.......Fearless Phil and the Four Seasons!

Michele....your presense is always so warming.

Mountain Girl...It was really nice to see you in high spirits again! Thanks for greeting me as I stepped into the chat room.

To everybody else who I chatted with in the room....it was fun, let's all do it again soon!!!

[jimzgrl]

Sorry I didn't get to hang out in chat Computer decided to be stupid, then hubby got home from work and I never got back on. Hope we get to do it again soon.

Mountain Girl-Hope you are feeling better and have decided to stay with us. Sometimes tough love is just the way we know how to do it. ( Working on my 3rd teenager [COLOR="Red"]with 3 more to go[/COLOR] Lots of tough love in this house! ) But I do understand the need for true emotional support. I dealt with severe post-partum depression 7 years ago. God, medication, support groups and some therapy got me through.
Have you ever heard of Chaunda Pierce? Christian comedienne-super funny, has dealt with depression to the point of being institutionalized. She has some books out-maybe look for them in your library?

Have a great day everyone. I'll be back later with updated weight and measurements Might even try to upload a pic

[jimzgrl]

Originally Posted by Justachic

Wearing nothing but a Speedo and a bow and arrow

[COLOR="Red"]Doesn't that make you picture cupid??[/COLOR]

[mikkimouse]

Hiyas everyone, and good morning, Sheesh i would have loved to Chat!!! But i wasent on my puter lastnight. sorry i missed you all!!!

Trisha, Tom...... Wow what a georgous bathroom. Congrats on that.

LOL @ Peanut Butter. I love it too.

I will check back later. have a nice day

[mikkimouse]

Originally Posted by Justachic
Wearing nothing but a Speedo and a bow and arrow

[Justachic]

Phil....May I say that you will be weighing in at a very trim and muscular 240 lbs so your Speedo will be no laughing matter when you come out in it. Okay?

[lildragonfly]

I came in chat at 915 cst and no one was there did I do something wrong lol.

Anyway,going to be a busy one today.
Hello to all!!

Menu:

B: egg, bacon, on revolution rolls & coffee, cream

L: Pepperoni, garlic cheese and pico de gallo

Not sure about dinner

[RealFoodLiving]

Afternoon Buddies,

Thank you all for your support, both public and private. You all are wonderful!

Chic and I hugged in the chat and all is well in the family. I understand tough love, believe me, I am the mom of 5 children, but sometimes, one needs gentle love, not tough love. Anyway, we're all OK now. Thank you everyone.

Hey Jimzgrl, I HAVE heard of Chondra Pierce, but I did not know she struggled with depression. I should get her books, oh wait, we have no MONEY! Oh well.

Trisha and Tom: Love the pictures and thanks for the chat last night, it was really fun.

[RealFoodLiving]

MARSHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! We missed you last night. I got off at 10PM EST to watch CSI Miami. I thought others stayed, but we had been chatting about an hour I think.

Can you come and chat earlier next time!!??

[RealFoodLiving]

My menu today:

Breakfast:
Whey Protein Shake w/ organic flax seeds


Lunch:
Flax Garlic Wrap stuffed with natural turkey, mozz cheese and organic Romaine hearts. YUM!

I'm drinking herbal tea w/ stevia

Supper:
Not sure yet.

I REALLY want to make Cleo's OOOPSIE rolls, but I'm over-folding the egg whites. I'm gonna try again though cuz they are more calorie-friendly than my flax wrap which is high in cals, fat and carbs and rolls are not.

Anyone making these rolls? I know you are Lisa, thanks for the help with folding info. BTW, didn't Cleo have a picture tutorial or something?

[lildragonfly]

MountainGirl-I watched CSI Miami too. Loved it...lol. Hertio(sp?) ex love is supposed to be on there alot more now, going to be interesting.

Ill try to come earlier but I usually doing household stuff till 9 cst.

I made a mistake at Starbucks today and now Im shaking I have so much caffeine in me rofl. Got a regular coffee but told them no water in it just ice and OMG Im having the shakes rofl.

[michelemomof2]

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

My menu today:

Breakfast:
Whey Protein Shake w/ organic flax seeds


Lunch:
Flax Garlic Wrap stuffed with natural turkey, mozz cheese and organic Romaine hearts. YUM!

I'm drinking herbal tea w/ stevia

Supper:
Not sure yet.

I REALLY want to make Cleo's OOOPSIE rolls, but I'm over-folding the egg whites. I'm gonna try again though cuz they are more calorie-friendly than my flax wrap which is high in cals, fat and carbs and rolls are not.

Anyone making these rolls? I know you are Lisa, thanks for the help with folding info. BTW, didn't Cleo have a picture tutorial or something?

MG - Is your flax wrap a store-bought wrap? I used to have a recipe for a flax wrap, that is why I am asking. I will have to see if I can find it and if I do, I will post the recipe.

I have made one batch of Cleo's revoloopsie rolls. They turned out fine. I beat the egg whites & cream of tartar, first, until really stiff. Then, I beat the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl. I pushed the egg whites back a little to make a "hole" and then I put the ingredients from the yolk bowl into the hole and very gently folded into the whites.

Everyone - Chat was fun last night. I hope I answered everyone that addressed me as the screen was rolling so fast that it was hard for me to keep up, especially since I had just taken my contact lenses out and it was hard to see.

I'm only down .5 of the prednisone gain. I started the prednison at 203 and I was 207 yesterday and today 206.5. I so hope it starts to come off.

Chic - OMG, I have to tell you that my butt cheeks hurt today, along with my abs. I did upper body on the universal gym, which I know I was tightening my abs (what abs I have), but I had forgotten I had done some leg lifts while doing dishes in the kitchen. I could really feel it this morning.

Exercise for me today: AM Callanetics

Eats:
B - Coffee w/cream; 1/3 cup cottage cheese & 1 T. sugar free apple butter
L - tuna salad in a romaine leaf; celery and chipolte dip
D - Chicken and broccoli with chili garlic sauce. Yummo (DH will HATE it.)

[michelemomof2]

Marsha - I hope the shakes go away. I don't know of a remedy for that. When I first went into chat, I forgot that I had to push "ENTER" above the room in order to enter the room. I was sort of sitting there in a blank room by myself. Took me a minute to figure out that I had to push ENTER.

Phil - I have this imagine of you in a speedo with your bow and arrow now. We can't wait for the real pics!