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

[lildragonfly]

Diana! Hang out all you want here.

[Determinedtolose]

Thanks Marsha!!!

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by jimzgrl

Phil-Sounds like you had a very memorable time! I've never been to a "big" city like that either. You being told to be quiet on the subway sounds like what we would tell my hubby!! We go to a very small church and when we have visited larger churches we have always found it breathtaking to hear a large gathering worshipping together. Like going to a christian concert and knowing we are all there to praise our God-it's beautiful! BTW-gotta brag here and say we are going to see Casting Crowns, Leeland and John Waller on June 5th in No Cal!! WOOHOO! They are all awesome in concert! For those who have never heard of John Waller-listen to this one-brings tears to my eyes-
http ://www.you tube.com/watch?v=LcKUYNNotLs
Just take the spaces out

I saw Casting Crowns a few years ago when thay were just starting out. They were great. You will love it! I took my wife to see Mercy Me and Audio A a little over a year ago for her birthday. They were good as well. The best one I saw was Newsboys at Promise Keepers in 2004. I have also seen Toby Mac (high energy concert!!!) Kutless, Hawk Nelson, and Stellar Kart. Bruce Carroll did the praise and worship at Walk Worthy Saturday. He was good!

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by lildragonfly

Diana! Hang out all you want here.

Welcome Diana!!! You're stuck here now!

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by iabowhunter

Welcome Diana!!! You're stuck here now!

LOL! Thanks!

By the way, I saw the Newsboys last year with Kutless and Stellar Kart. It was the best concert I had seen in years! And that includes secular concerts too!
I missed Mercy Me, Casting Crowns and Jeremy Camp!

[jimzgrl]

Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

By the way, I saw the Newsboys last year with Kutless and Stellar Kart. It was the best concert I had seen in years! And that includes secular concerts too!
I missed Mercy Me, Casting Crowns and Jeremy Camp!

We saw Newsboys, Kutless and Stellar Kart last year in Reno and then again at Spirit West Coast, Toby Mac and Third Day were there too.. We also saw Jeremy Camp the year before at SWC-He is SO good!! We just bought our tickets this weekend for SWC this year!

[Determinedtolose]

DH wanted to see Jeremy camp really bad. When I tried to get tickets through TicketMaster, they give you only so much time to order them online. If you don't hurry, you have to start all over again.

Needless to say, I didn't order them on time. . .twice!

Ah,there'll be other times!

You're going to have a blast!

[lisabinil]

Originally Posted by iabowhunter

Hello!

I left Friday morning for Chicago to attend the Walk Worthy mens conference at Moody Bible Institute. Get this...a country boy in downtown Chicago. Talk about being out of place! I have never been in Chicago, never been on or in a subway, and I have never seen or rode on the "L" before. I killed three birds with one stone Friday afternoon. Another guy and I were told to keep our mouths shut when we got on the subway. The "L" was a great way to see the city. It was pretty cool to see all the stuff that I have seen on T.V. in real life...like the river that they dye bright green for St. Patricks Day the Sears tower and the Hancock building. U.S. Cellular field (White Sox ball field) and Soldier field(Chicago Bears) was cool to see. We didn't make it to Wrigly Field but that's the Cubs. I'm a Cardnials fan!!! We stood outside of some ABC news station and watched evening news cast while it was being aired. I stood on the side walk and looked up and then looked straight ahead. Buildings, and tall ones at that as far as I can see. Man I was out of my element! I was woke up in the middle of the night by a fire truck screaming down the road with its horns and sirens wailing!

The conference was AWESOME. The sound of 2000 men singing is just mind blowing. I tend to get a bit nervous in crowds so I sat at the back of the auditorium in case I had to bail out into a room with less people. My group was in the front 2 rows. As the place filled up a group of several white and black men sat in the row that I was in. After the conference started the first speaker ask us all to stand and meet someone we didn't know. So introduced my self to a couple people around me and ask them where y'all from from. They were from the Chicago area. I told them I was from S.E. Iowa and that I had never been in Chacago before. "You guys have buildings like we have corn fields...as far as the eyes could see." They laughed. We visited quite a bit during the conference. I had met some really cool new friends. These guys could sing too!!! Not only that...they got into their praise and worship! It was AWESOME to hang around with these guys for a few hours!! I think the next time I go to one of these conferences, I'll sit with strangers.

Anyway, I got home late last night. My WOE was NOT LC. Man I was in Chicago and I was going to enjoy the food! I am starting back to LC tomorrow and resume my weight training.

Phil you were in my stomping grounds! I live in the burbs of Chicago. Did you have deep dish pizza and Italian beef?

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by lisabinil

Phil you were in my stomping grounds! I live in the burbs of Chicago. Did you have deep dish pizza and Italian beef?

No I did not. We were going to go to Gino's East but never made it. We ended up eating at Portillo's Friday night. I found out Saturday morning that the restaurant at the hotel was Pizzria uno. I was wanting to try Chicago style pizza. Guess I have to go back sometime! That would be fine though. I like the architecture and history of Chicago.

[FreeingMyself]

My GOODNESS You guys talk a LOT!!

Anyway, back from our day of BBQ...I was good and had 2 cheeseburgers sans bun and 1 hotdog all with mustard Oh and a Diet Pepsi

We had lots of fun too!!
I will try to catch up on everyone tomorrow since I am exhausted tonight!
Hope you all have a great night!

[mikkimouse]

Originally Posted by lisabinil

Hey Mickki check out Callanetics! It's really working well for Marsha and I can now button & zip my tightest size 14 jeans after only 5 hours. How's the eating going-getting those veggies in? I sound like a pusher don't I-a veggie pusher!

That sounds great i will look into them. No you arent a vegie pusher. LOL I ate like a dang horse today.... and ummmm, i feel it. I probably gainrd 14 lbs in just today. but i have fish an portabellas for tomorrow. Yummy. Dumb ? is there carbs in fresh jalapenos? I will bbl..... and congrats on the 14's

[lildragonfly]

Food Item:Peppers, jalapeno, canned
Food Quantity: 1/4 cup
Carbs: 1.2g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
Net Carbs: 0.5g

[ADLMA]

Lisa - In just 5 hours? Wow!

Lil - I just did my 11th our of Calan. You made me determined! I also did my 6 min run/walk.

Phil - Wow! You had a big time! I can't say I love the big city myself. I guess I'm just a plain ole country girl. I love 3rd Day. I don't get out to concerts though.

Free - Ya gotta tell us all about it!

Diana - You're stuck with us now!

Jimz - Hi!

Trish - Get new scales! Do something awful to the ones you have! They deserve everthing you do to them!

As I've said before, I am awful at remembering everyone, so howdie all!

[ADLMA]

Mikki - You are a funny gal! -- a horse. The fish is waiting for ya!

[Determinedtolose]

Fine by me!

[lisabinil]

My new goals for March-continue with 10 in 10 Callanetics, learn Cardio Callanetics and try a carb cycling program with Marsha to shake things up. I will concentrate on getting stonger and more toned and to h%ll with the darn scale-I will stop obsessing over it. I will do 3 days of good lc eating and on the fourth day have a refeed day. I will eat healthy whole grain bread, oats, quinoa, fruits and/or beans if I choose. I will not eat sugar or graze on junk foods but will allow myself a piece of pizza if I choose. I will not allow sugar or processed junk back in my diet BUT I will not stress out over eating a healthy banana or some oatmeal. I will continue my vitamins & supplements (including the GLA). I WILL STOP STRESSING OVER MY WEIGHT AND CONCENTRATE ON GETTING HEALTHY! I choose not to give myself an eating disorder and restrict myself so severely anymore.

[lildragonfly]

Originally Posted by lisabinil

My new goals for March-continue with 10 in 10 Callanetics, learn Cardio Callanetics and try a carb cycling program with Marsha to shake things up. I will concentrate on getting stonger and more toned and to h%ll with the darn scale-I will stop obsessing over it. I will do 3 days of good lc eating and on the fourth day have a refeed day. I will eat healthy whole grain bread, oats, quinoa, fruits and/or beans if I choose. I will not eat sugar or graze on junk foods but will allow myself a piece of pizza if I choose. I will not allow sugar or processed junk back in my diet BUT I will not stress out over eating a healthy banana or some oatmeal. I will continue my vitamins & supplements (including the GLA). I WILL STOP STRESSING OVER MY WEIGHT AND CONCENTRATE ON GETTING HEALTHY! I choose not to give myself an eating disorder and restrict myself so severely anymore.

I'm IN!!

[mikkimouse]

LOL ALDMA... thanks....

[mikkimouse]

thanks marsha

[dbevmac]

Finished my 3rd workout of the day. Did a 1hr "Walk Away the Pounds" video. Gives me about 3.5 hrs total today.

Phil glad you had fun in Chicago which is my home town. You have me longing for a trip back.

Lisabinil thanks for mentioning the Chicago Style pizza as now for sure I'll be flying in for a visit. Hopefully the Giordano's is still right by Midway. We have Pizzaria Uno here but its not the same a Giordano's or Gino's.

[ADLMA]

dbev - You sure are working out! 3.5 hours - great job! Are you in the Baltimore area?

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by dbevmac

Phil glad you had fun in Chicago which is my home town. You have me longing for a trip back.

Man I was ready to get out of the concrete jungle and back to the small town. I did enjoy the rich history and the architecture of Chicago. I will go back someday to explore Chicago more. I hope you get back their soon. It's always nice to get back home.

[ADLMA]

Lil - Stop the Callan! You've waisted away to nothing! Cute little dog!

[lildragonfly]

lol Adlma!!

[lildragonfly]

B: 3 turkey links, 1.5 eggs, 1 piece whole grain cinnamon toast
S: yocheese, sf waldens, .5 ozs walnuts
L: veg plate
D: not sure as yet

this is my refeed day high cal lower far, higher carbs

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning everyone!

Hope you all have a fantastic day.

I was wondering if I could purchase those items locally if I can find them. I'd like to buy them as soon as possible and start taking them.

I think that's what I'll do! I just talked myself into it!!!