*~*~*~Losin' The Baby Fat - Magnificent Monday~*~*~

Jefinner · 07-10-2005, 11:17 PM

Hola girlies...

I'm glad that we've heard from all of our Florida mommies!

CHELSEA - How are you hon!?!?

Hank is talking about getting a new digital camera!

I'm really surprised, because he likes his old Canon Rebel with all the lens attachments... Thing is... I don't feel comfortable working it, even though it's a near professional camera. I just want a better digicam than I have. I don't like mine, and he had me start researching them this weekend. I wanted to go for a 5MP Fuji Finepix, but he's telling me we'll get the 6MP... YAY! Both got great ratings.

To show you how crummy my camera is... Here are a few pictures from this weekend that could've been good... LOL!

Anna trying to give Ezra a pacifier...

My smiley boy!

Ezra and Little Big Sis... Forgive the first pic... I don't pick Anna's toys up but twice a day... Once during her nap, and when she goes to bed... Otherwise, it's just an exercise in futility...

I pledge allegiance...

I didn't even have time to buckle him before he started fussing... But, we're making progress... He actually likes the swing a little sometimes... Okay... Rarely, but still... Once and a while, he does... LOL!

Marthad · 07-11-2005, 04:25 AM

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend! Ours was pretty decent. The weather was great—sunny and 80-90F—but there’s no AC here…it’s only a few days a year, though.

Chelle, dust off and right back on the wagon. Tell me again how crappy you felt. I am feeling like I’m about to stumble—especially because hubby keeps telling me to give myself a break and eat whatever I want. He just doesn’t understand how hard it is for me to stop once I start!

Audery, Logan has had difficulty with constipation too. I’ve added this weird goat butter to his bottles, and it works, but I’m pretty sure you won’t find it in the US. I think it’s basically milk with the fat and protein removed, butter, sugar and iron. I’m trying to get him off it, though. I’ve also heard a little sugar water can do the trick too. Good luck, it’s awful to see your little sweetie in pain…

Tracy, I hope you weathered the storm, I heard it was milder than expected.

Jen, that was a good movie! We watched 3 this weekend—The Human Stain (pretty good), Man on Fire (very good), and Collateral (not so good).

Dar, cute pictures! I love the third one. What’s the difference in the UK HP? That’s probably the one I’ll end up with. I’m excited for it too!

Jefinner, we really need a new digital camera—not to mention a camcorder. We’re waiting for the 2nd generation of camcorders that go directly onto DVD *shrug* who knows how old Logan will be then. Any recommendations for a camera? (I need it dumbed down haha)

So, our travel plans are ever expanding making me nervous. Mid September we’re going to Brekenridge for 10 days (hubby has a conference), then 10 days in Manhattan/CT, then a week here. I don’t know if Logan will have outgrown his Snug Ride car seat by then—and how to deal with that. I think we’ll have a full kitchen in CO, but how does one deal with bottles in a hotel? And, I don’t even want to think about the laundry situation…do I need like 100 burp cloths?! LOL So, given that long trip, I really think I want to cancel Bordeaux. Hubby still wants to go, but we’d get home only to turn around in 10-14 days! It just seems like too much to me…what does everyone think?

Hi to everyone else!

BrattyChelle · 07-11-2005, 04:26 AM

Morning Mommies!!

Cute pics Jen!!

I'm so glad Tracy and her family are ok!!!

Hope we hear from Chelsea and Vanessa soon, miss them.

All's well here, weight is up a few lbs. from this weekends indescretion. Love how I sabotage myself when I'm doing well

We have to get Elana her new carseat this week...having a bit of a dilemma. We thought we'd found one we wanted, then yesterday found a 3-in-1 convertable booster that is $150 but would keep us from having to buy a booster later. Arrgggg still deciding on if we should just spend that money instead of buying a convertable now then a booster later.

Have a great day mommies...I need to hop in shower but I'm having a bit of a dizzy moment, hoping it's lack of sleep.

BrattyChelle · 07-11-2005, 04:27 AM

Martha....you snuck in on me.

DO NOT DO IT!! Seriously....I STILL feel like crap physically. I have drank probably a million gallons of water and I'm still dry mouthed and my feet/ankles are still swelling at the end of the day so I'm obviously retaining a ton of water too. It's just not worth it!

Marthad · 07-11-2005, 04:40 AM

Chelle, thanks! I get frustrated with the scale...it seems like eating well isn't working, so why bother. Anyhow, I'm not giving in--except for a few strawberries a day--they're just too yummy right now!

I'm planning to buy this carseat but I'm not sure when Logan will need it. He has two more inches and about 13 pounds before he outgrows the graco he has now...we're going to the US in September, but if he outgrows before then, we'll be screwed unless we buy it now and have it shipped over. ugh.

BrattyChelle · 07-11-2005, 04:51 AM

This Is The One we're considering.....it goes front/rear and will work all the way to a booster. More than we wanted to spend...but in the end, will save money.

After reading some comments about it tho...we will probably go with another seat. Our MAIN PROBLEM in choosing a carseat is one that will fit in our car rear-facing as we only have a VW Golf 4-door. We have almost realized that when we go somewhere together, as rare as that is this days, I will have to sit in the back with Elana because the passenger seat will have to be pushed forward to accomodate the car seat until we can face her forward. UUUggghhh

As for the scale...I feel your pain. That's why I did the meat/egg fast and saw a loss. Only to see a 3 lbs. gain 2 days after adding back a simple salad. So frustration got the best of me Saturday. As I said, it's just not worth it!

MrsIndpndent · 07-11-2005, 06:10 AM

Morning ladies - just wanted to check in. I'm going to have a busy week (what's new...lol) and am not really all that motivated. Argh!

cynicalcyn · 07-11-2005, 06:12 AM

Howdy Ladies

I have tons of work so I cannot play too much today!

Jefinner- Great pictures. I think Ezra and Anna look JUST like you.

for Hank wanted a new camera.

All you FL mommies

!! The eye of the storm went right over Navarre Beach where Tracy is from but God kept her safe!!! I'm SO SO SO HAPPY!!!

Kristen- We are gonna get rain from Dennis too...the fun starts Wednesday I believe. !!!

Chelle-Glad you are okay! Don't beat yourself up...get back on the wagon and start a moving.

Vanessa- Miss you very very very much!!!

Dawn- I miss you very very much too! OH boy, I hope you check in soon!

Sarah- I officially started BFL today. I'm a week behind you and Vanessa... I'm doing the workouts but not so much the food, but I am trying!!!

Emily- Howdy! Sorry you had such a rough time with DH being on 24 hour duty!!! Congrats on your weight loss! You did great w/ the M/E. I can loose 10lbs in 4 days usually on that!!!

Melissa- Howdy! Hope you had a great weekend!!!

Mandy- Great to know that you and DS are home safe!!! You are such an inspiration to all of us!! You are a very strong woman!

Martha- Hey there! No AC, girl how are you surviving. It was great weather in Ohio this weekend too! I am loving it. But Dennis rain is a coming our way!!!

Chels- I AM WORRIED ABOUT YOU!! PLEASE CHECK IN...!!!!

Lauren- Hope you get a positive reading soon! What did ya do this weekend?

Holly- How is everything coming along???

Well...

I had a great weekend.

Went over my stepdad's brother's house for my stepdads birthday celebration. We had a great time. Kids got in the hot tub, We relaxed in the back yard and had a great old time. I ate BBQ hamburgers, watermelon, broccoli salad, baked beans, strawberries, and hot apple pie w/ ice cream!! Figured I would do it up since i was starting BFL today. So I'm up to 137 today. Oh well! I am hoping the BFL with get rid of the jiggle and I can tone up....

I have some great pics from the weekend and 4th of July if I can ever find the time to upload them

Happy Monday ALL!!!!!!!

Cynthia

BMmommy · 07-11-2005, 06:32 AM

Good Morning mommies!!!

Jen- Cute pictures!! How fun you get to shop for a new camera

Martha- Hi! Sounds fun all that travelling you have planned!!! Have you travelled much with Logan?? Both of my kids were great!! Much easier before they start walking

Chelle- Hello....the carseats...We decided to get the ones that go up to 80 lbs, and so far have been real good, but I know what you mean about them fitting in the car!! Hubby is 6'4" and DOES NOT ever want to move his seat up and complains.....can't wait til we can turn her around!!! How are the fish??? Hope they went away!!

Hi Lauren!!

Cyn- Sounds like you had a fun weekend!!! Can't wait to see pictures!!

Tracy- Glad you are all okay!!!!!

Well, need to get back to the excersicing!! After being sick last week, just haven't gotten back into the motions. Think I need to write a list of stuff I want to do this week, seem to get more done when I can cross things off lists!!! Need to weigh this morning to see where I am. Had some Chinese on Saturday that I think may have done some damage

Hope to check back in later before I go to work tonight!!! Have a great day everyone!!!

Dar20 · 07-11-2005, 06:40 AM

Hi, girls, just a quick hello...

Martha, I seriously doubt he'd outgrow his Graco until he's closer to 9 or 10 months old. That resort looks AMAZING!! Will you have a chance to visit family in MI?

Melissa, the earlier UK editions are alot more different than the recent ones. The reason? The US publisher wanted her to "Americanize" the books for us dumb Americans - removing alot of English slang. I'm not sure if the publisher either wised up, or if she refused to change as much later on, but there are alot less differences now. But, I have the US and UK editions of all the others, so I have to get this one in both, right?

Meal plan today:
B- hb egg
L- roast beef rolled up in romaine w/ swiss cheese
D- chicken kabobs, salad or green beans
Snacks, if needed - string cheese, celery w/cream cheese
tyring to save some cals for cheesecake as dessert!

Ok, have to run. Hello to everyone. Busy today and with the possibility of more surgery for Rob, I need to get this stuff done as much in advance as I can.

Sinnrah · 07-11-2005, 07:14 AM

Morning ladies. No time for personals. I had a pretty bad scare last night. I woke up w/ a little light brown discharge. It was right when Emily woke up screaming. So I ended up waking up Jim, freaking out, and he had to calm me down.

I never thought of the chances of miscarriage until last night. But I was and am pretty frightened now.

Please keep the our little surprise in your prayers.

Thanks

karatejen · 07-11-2005, 07:16 AM

Good morning everyone!

Dar~meant to tell you that I was sorry to hear Rob's results were not as good as you hoped.

Sarah & Cyn~ I have an old bowflex (no lat or leg attachment) and dumbbells. I spent some time on the internet last night just trying to find demos of weightlifting exercises. I know the body for life site has some demos, but not of every exercise. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Chelle&Martha~ We bought the Alpha Omega (not elite) for $100 at Sears. I really like the adjustable 5 point harness. We put it in the van for one trip, but had to take it out because I needed to remove the infant headrest and buy a noodle to level it out. Once we get a break in the rain, it is going back in. He has definitely outgrown the infant carrier.

Jenn~cute pics.

on a new camera!!

babyblue26062 · 07-11-2005, 07:18 AM

Morning Mommies- I will be back later for personals-

I just wanted to announce that I am in onederland!
Scale said 199 today-

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So happy! I did really good this weekend- except I did have some low carb ice cream- but I didn't have the ice cream cake that eveyone else had at my cousin's bday party-.

Ok- I have to work for a little bit but plan to be back to catch up on personals.-

Marthad · 07-11-2005, 07:19 AM

Dar, my parents will be at Mohonk resort with us for the week, and I think my brothers will pop in for the weekend. Big hugs and prayers that all goes well with Rob.

Sinnrah, I hope it's nothing. How far along are you? Maybe it's implantation bleeding?

Chelle, our current car is small too, but I think I can wedge that big Britax in the middle. It will surely outlast this car, anyhow.

Does anyone have an Audi A4 or a VW Passat?

babyblue26062 · 07-11-2005, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinnrah

Morning ladies. No time for personals. I had a pretty bad scare last night. I woke up w/ a little light brown discharge. It was right when Emily woke up screaming. So I ended up waking up Jim, freaking out, and he had to calm me down.

I never thought of the chances of miscarriage until last night. But I was and am pretty frightened now.

Please keep the our little surprise in your prayers.

Thanks

Tiffany- I don't think a light brown discharge is much to be concerned about- Would your period normally be around this time. I had a light discharge around the time of my period in both pregnancy. If it continues or gets red/pink that would be concern. Brown is old blood and might just be left over from last time-

Marthad · 07-11-2005, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by babyblue26062

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I just wanted to announce that I am in onederland!
Scale said 199 today-

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That's AWESOME!!!

ETA: I still can't figure out how to quote properly....

Sinnrah · 07-11-2005, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by babyblue26062

Tiffany- I don't think a light brown discharge is much to be concerned about- Would your period normally be around this time. I had a light discharge around the time of my period in both pregnancy. If it continues or gets red/pink that would be concern. Brown is old blood and might just be left over from last time-

My period is a week late. So maybe it is old blood.

kiwiflower · 07-11-2005, 07:35 AM

Good morning!

I don't have much time but I wanted to check in with everyone.

I'm in Alabama and we're getting soaked with rain right now. We've lost electricity a couple of times so far but maybe it will clear up soon.

boodsadel · 07-11-2005, 08:13 AM

Morning ladies... I MISS YOU GUYS!!!

Sorry I've been so missing in action lately... I've been a big ole crab, and not much for posting about it. I think you guys knew my back went out.. it was REALLY bad. I had to have family members come over in the morning to help me with Eli, because I couldn't even lift him. It is getting better know (THANK GOD!), and I'm starting to get out of my funk. I SO want to get back into posting... I miss my ladies! Will ya take me back?!

SO... I have a new pic of Mr. Eli for you! (notice anything?

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babyblue26062 · 07-11-2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by boodsadel

Morning ladies... I MISS YOU GUYS!!!

Sorry I've been so missing in action lately... I've been a big ole crab, and not much for posting about it. I think you guys knew my back went out.. it was REALLY bad. I had to have family members come over in the morning to help me with Eli, because I couldn't even lift him. It is getting better know (THANK GOD!), and I'm starting to get out of my funk. I SO want to get back into posting... I miss my ladies! Will ya take me back?!

SO... I have a new pic of Mr. Eli for you! (notice anything?

)

Dawn- Great to see you- We have all missed ya! OMG- CONGRATS!!!

When are you due?? Holly and Tiffany are pregnant also- AWESOME-

Dar20 · 07-11-2005, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by boodsadel

SO... I have a new pic of Mr. Eli for you! (notice anything?

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DAWN! That's awesome!!! I swear, I think I might have to leave this water for awhile if you girls keep doing this!

J/K!

I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better. We were worried about you after the whole sling debacle.

Speaking of which.. PMing you. Have some questions.

babyblue26062 · 07-11-2005, 08:34 AM

Jenn- great pics. Have fun looking for a new camera!

Martha- Sounds like you had a nice weekend of watching movies- I have only seen Man on Fire out of your list and I didn't think it was that good. I do think that Dakato Fanning is a great actress.

Hi Chelle, Lauren, And K-Jen

Kiwi- sorry about the rain/electricity problems- Doesn't sound like fun.

Cyn- Good luck starting your BFL challenge- I am sure it will get rid of the jiggle. Speaking of Vanessa- When is she due back?? I miss her.

Hi Beth-

Dar- I am looking forward to the new Harry Potter book also!

BBL-
Kristen

Mrs Sarah · 07-11-2005, 08:40 AM

Hey guys! Sorry I was scarce this weekend, it went by so fast!

I did okay this weekend. Saturday was my planned free day, but then we got invited over to dinner last night at the last minute and the dinner was not on plan. But, I ate good all day up to that point. So, I'm up a few pounds today. But, I'm back on track! Today is LBWO day.

B- Waffles, pb, sf syrup, turkey bacon

S- BFL Bar

L- Turkey sandwich, sf pudding

S- Applesauce, string cheese

D- Tilapia, brown rice, veggie

S- Skinny cow ice cream

Tanner is finally done with his antibiotics, but still doesn't seem to be back to his old self yet. He still wakes up at night sometimes and gets fussy. I don't know what else to do about the fluid in his ears.

I hope this doesn't lead to chronic infections.

Jenn: Such cute pictures! Ezra is growing so fast, and Anna is a doll as always. How cool that you might get a new digicam!

Martha: Boy, that is a lot of traveling!!

I hope you can find reasonable solutions for everything!

Chelle: I really like the car seat that we got for Tanner. It's working out really nicely. Good luck finding one that works for you!

Lauren: Hi! Hope you have some time this week to check in!

Cyn: YUM! Your BBQ sounds delish!!

Beth: Good luck getting back on the wagon! It's tough, but worth it!

Dar: Rob is in my prayers!!! Hope your cheesecake turned out!

Tiffany: I had some brown spotting very early in my pregnancy and it was nothing to worry about. I think you need to worry when it's red. But, you are in my prayers just to be on the safe side!

Jen: I'm sorry, I'm not much help, as I don't know much about the bowflex. I would think that most of the arm exercises that use a universal machine would work with that though.

Kristen: WOOHOO!!! Onederland!!!!!!!!!!

kiwi: So sorry about the storms, be safe!!

Dawn: OMG!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!

How far along are you???

cynicalcyn · 07-11-2005, 08:41 AM

DAWN- Congrats!!!! That is wonderful news!!! I'm so glad your back is feeling somewhat better!!! WE HAVE TRULY MISSED YOU!!! YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE!!!

Kristne- CONGRATS

GO KRISTEN, IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY...I'M SO PROUD THAT YOU ARE IN ONEDERLAND, THAT IS JUST PLAIN TERRIFIC!!!

Tifanny- I would agree w/ Martha!

Dar- OMG I must have missed the post about DH!!!

to you guys!! You are doing awesome staying on plan!!!

Kiwi- Hope the rain lets up soon!!!

Beth- get back on the exercising tip..I'm with ya too....I am starting BFL workouts today!!!

Jen- BFL has great workouts but also try this link out. See at the top for specific areas of exercise http://exercise.about.com/library/blworkoutcenter2.htm
Cynthia

07-10-2005, 11:17 PM	#1
Jefinner Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The land of sleepless nights Posts: 7,066 Gallery: Jefinner Stats: PREGNANT/238/214.5/165 WOE: Whatever gets this baby weight off! Start Date: Who the heck knows...	~~~Losin' The Baby Fat - Magnificent Monday~~~ Hola girlies... I'm glad that we've heard from all of our Florida mommies! CHELSEA - How are you hon!?!? Hank is talking about getting a new digital camera! I'm really surprised, because he likes his old Canon Rebel with all the lens attachments... Thing is... I don't feel comfortable working it, even though it's a near professional camera. I just want a better digicam than I have. I don't like mine, and he had me start researching them this weekend. I wanted to go for a 5MP Fuji Finepix, but he's telling me we'll get the 6MP... YAY! Both got great ratings. To show you how crummy my camera is... Here are a few pictures from this weekend that could've been good... LOL! Anna trying to give Ezra a pacifier... My smiley boy! Ezra and Little Big Sis... Forgive the first pic... I don't pick Anna's toys up but twice a day... Once during her nap, and when she goes to bed... Otherwise, it's just an exercise in futility... I pledge allegiance... I didn't even have time to buckle him before he started fussing... But, we're making progress... He actually likes the swing a little sometimes... Okay... Rarely, but still... Once and a while, he does... LOL! __________________ DEVON - 09/07/94 ALLISON - 12/19/95 ANNA VISTA - 04/12/04 EZRA - 05/05/05 My Gorgeous Kids - Sept 08*

07-11-2005, 04:51 AM	#6
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	This Is The One we're considering.....it goes front/rear and will work all the way to a booster. More than we wanted to spend...but in the end, will save money. After reading some comments about it tho...we will probably go with another seat. Our MAIN PROBLEM in choosing a carseat is one that will fit in our car rear-facing as we only have a VW Golf 4-door. We have almost realized that when we go somewhere together, as rare as that is this days, I will have to sit in the back with Elana because the passenger seat will have to be pushed forward to accomodate the car seat until we can face her forward. UUUggghhh As for the scale...I feel your pain. That's why I did the meat/egg fast and saw a loss. Only to see a 3 lbs. gain 2 days after adding back a simple salad. So frustration got the best of me Saturday. As I said, it's just not worth it! Last edited by BrattyChelle : 07-11-2005 at 04:59 AM.

07-11-2005, 06:12 AM	#8
cynicalcyn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the Valley Posts: 2,078 Gallery: cynicalcyn WOE: Lower Carb/Whole Foods	Howdy Ladies I have tons of work so I cannot play too much today! Jefinner- Great pictures. I think Ezra and Anna look JUST like you. for Hank wanted a new camera. All you FL mommies !! The eye of the storm went right over Navarre Beach where Tracy is from but God kept her safe!!! I'm SO SO SO HAPPY!!! Kristen- We are gonna get rain from Dennis too...the fun starts Wednesday I believe. !!! Chelle-Glad you are okay! Don't beat yourself up...get back on the wagon and start a moving. Vanessa- Miss you very very very much!!! Dawn- I miss you very very much too! OH boy, I hope you check in soon! Sarah- I officially started BFL today. I'm a week behind you and Vanessa... I'm doing the workouts but not so much the food, but I am trying!!! Emily- Howdy! Sorry you had such a rough time with DH being on 24 hour duty!!! Congrats on your weight loss! You did great w/ the M/E. I can loose 10lbs in 4 days usually on that!!! Melissa- Howdy! Hope you had a great weekend!!! Mandy- Great to know that you and DS are home safe!!! You are such an inspiration to all of us!! You are a very strong woman! Martha- Hey there! No AC, girl how are you surviving. It was great weather in Ohio this weekend too! I am loving it. But Dennis rain is a coming our way!!! Chels- I AM WORRIED ABOUT YOU!! PLEASE CHECK IN...!!!! Lauren- Hope you get a positive reading soon! What did ya do this weekend? Holly- How is everything coming along??? Well... I had a great weekend. Went over my stepdad's brother's house for my stepdads birthday celebration. We had a great time. Kids got in the hot tub, We relaxed in the back yard and had a great old time. I ate BBQ hamburgers, watermelon, broccoli salad, baked beans, strawberries, and hot apple pie w/ ice cream!! Figured I would do it up since i was starting BFL today. So I'm up to 137 today. Oh well! I am hoping the BFL with get rid of the jiggle and I can tone up.... I have some great pics from the weekend and 4th of July if I can ever find the time to upload them Happy Monday ALL!!!!!!! Cynthia __________________ People with small minds think about small things!!!

07-11-2005, 06:32 AM	#9
BMmommy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 183 Gallery: BMmommy Stats: 190/167/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 2, 2005	Good Morning mommies!!! Jen- Cute pictures!! How fun you get to shop for a new camera Martha- Hi! Sounds fun all that travelling you have planned!!! Have you travelled much with Logan?? Both of my kids were great!! Much easier before they start walking Chelle- Hello....the carseats...We decided to get the ones that go up to 80 lbs, and so far have been real good, but I know what you mean about them fitting in the car!! Hubby is 6'4" and DOES NOT ever want to move his seat up and complains.....can't wait til we can turn her around!!! How are the fish??? Hope they went away!! Hi Lauren!! Cyn- Sounds like you had a fun weekend!!! Can't wait to see pictures!! Tracy- Glad you are all okay!!!!! Well, need to get back to the excersicing!! After being sick last week, just haven't gotten back into the motions. Think I need to write a list of stuff I want to do this week, seem to get more done when I can cross things off lists!!! Need to weigh this morning to see where I am. Had some Chinese on Saturday that I think may have done some damage Hope to check back in later before I go to work tonight!!! Have a great day everyone!!! __________________ Beth mommy to: Braden 6/24/02 Madison 10/16/04 Gotta Get Ta Goal Challenge Start Date: August 8th End Date: September 5th Start Weight: 8/15 8/22 8/29 9/5 150 minutes of excercise At least 100 oz of water No eating after 7PM

07-11-2005, 07:16 AM	#12
karatejen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,554 Gallery: karatejen	Good morning everyone! Dar~meant to tell you that I was sorry to hear Rob's results were not as good as you hoped. Sarah & Cyn~ I have an old bowflex (no lat or leg attachment) and dumbbells. I spent some time on the internet last night just trying to find demos of weightlifting exercises. I know the body for life site has some demos, but not of every exercise. Do you guys have any suggestions? Chelle&Martha~ We bought the Alpha Omega (not elite) for $100 at Sears. I really like the adjustable 5 point harness. We put it in the van for one trip, but had to take it out because I needed to remove the infant headrest and buy a noodle to level it out. Once we get a break in the rain, it is going back in. He has definitely outgrown the infant carrier. Jenn~cute pics. on a new camera!! __________________ Jen

07-11-2005, 04:25 AM	#2
Marthad MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,235 Gallery: Marthad	Hi everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend! Ours was pretty decent. The weather was great—sunny and 80-90F—but there’s no AC here…it’s only a few days a year, though. Chelle, dust off and right back on the wagon. Tell me again how crappy you felt. I am feeling like I’m about to stumble—especially because hubby keeps telling me to give myself a break and eat whatever I want. He just doesn’t understand how hard it is for me to stop once I start! Audery, Logan has had difficulty with constipation too. I’ve added this weird goat butter to his bottles, and it works, but I’m pretty sure you won’t find it in the US. I think it’s basically milk with the fat and protein removed, butter, sugar and iron. I’m trying to get him off it, though. I’ve also heard a little sugar water can do the trick too. Good luck, it’s awful to see your little sweetie in pain… Tracy, I hope you weathered the storm, I heard it was milder than expected. Jen, that was a good movie! We watched 3 this weekend—The Human Stain (pretty good), Man on Fire (very good), and Collateral (not so good). Dar, cute pictures! I love the third one. What’s the difference in the UK HP? That’s probably the one I’ll end up with. I’m excited for it too! Jefinner, we really need a new digital camera—not to mention a camcorder. We’re waiting for the 2nd generation of camcorders that go directly onto DVD shrug who knows how old Logan will be then. Any recommendations for a camera? (I need it dumbed down haha) So, our travel plans are ever expanding making me nervous. Mid September we’re going to Brekenridge for 10 days (hubby has a conference), then 10 days in Manhattan/CT, then a week here. I don’t know if Logan will have outgrown his Snug Ride car seat by then—and how to deal with that. I think we’ll have a full kitchen in CO, but how does one deal with bottles in a hotel? And, I don’t even want to think about the laundry situation…do I need like 100 burp cloths?! LOL So, given that long trip, I really think I want to cancel Bordeaux. Hubby still wants to go, but we’d get home only to turn around in 10-14 days! It just seems like too much to me…what does everyone think? Hi to everyone else!

07-11-2005, 04:26 AM	#3
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	Morning Mommies!! Cute pics Jen!! I'm so glad Tracy and her family are ok!!! Hope we hear from Chelsea and Vanessa soon, miss them. All's well here, weight is up a few lbs. from this weekends indescretion. Love how I sabotage myself when I'm doing well We have to get Elana her new carseat this week...having a bit of a dilemma. We thought we'd found one we wanted, then yesterday found a 3-in-1 convertable booster that is $150 but would keep us from having to buy a booster later. Arrgggg still deciding on if we should just spend that money instead of buying a convertable now then a booster later. Have a great day mommies...I need to hop in shower but I'm having a bit of a dizzy moment, hoping it's lack of sleep.

07-11-2005, 04:27 AM	#4
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	Martha....you snuck in on me. DO NOT DO IT!! Seriously....I STILL feel like crap physically. I have drank probably a million gallons of water and I'm still dry mouthed and my feet/ankles are still swelling at the end of the day so I'm obviously retaining a ton of water too. It's just not worth it!

07-11-2005, 04:40 AM	#5
Marthad MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,235 Gallery: Marthad	Chelle, thanks! I get frustrated with the scale...it seems like eating well isn't working, so why bother. Anyhow, I'm not giving in--except for a few strawberries a day--they're just too yummy right now! I'm planning to buy this carseat but I'm not sure when Logan will need it. He has two more inches and about 13 pounds before he outgrows the graco he has now...we're going to the US in September, but if he outgrows before then, we'll be screwed unless we buy it now and have it shipped over. ugh.

07-11-2005, 06:10 AM	#7
MrsIndpndent Guest Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,558 Gallery: MrsIndpndent Stats: Pregnant! See siggy! WOE: low-fat/low-cal Start Date: January 2005	Morning ladies - just wanted to check in. I'm going to have a busy week (what's new...lol) and am not really all that motivated. Argh!

07-11-2005, 06:40 AM	#10
Dar20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,752 Gallery: Dar20	Hi, girls, just a quick hello... Martha, I seriously doubt he'd outgrow his Graco until he's closer to 9 or 10 months old. That resort looks AMAZING!! Will you have a chance to visit family in MI? Melissa, the earlier UK editions are alot more different than the recent ones. The reason? The US publisher wanted her to "Americanize" the books for us dumb Americans - removing alot of English slang. I'm not sure if the publisher either wised up, or if she refused to change as much later on, but there are alot less differences now. But, I have the US and UK editions of all the others, so I have to get this one in both, right? Meal plan today: B- hb egg L- roast beef rolled up in romaine w/ swiss cheese D- chicken kabobs, salad or green beans Snacks, if needed - string cheese, celery w/cream cheese tyring to save some cals for cheesecake as dessert! Ok, have to run. Hello to everyone. Busy today and with the possibility of more surgery for Rob, I need to get this stuff done as much in advance as I can.

07-11-2005, 07:14 AM	#11
Sinnrah Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: I'll never tell Posts: 9,304 Gallery: Sinnrah Stats: CW 110 FINALLY DID IT WOE: WOE Start Date: 01/15/07	Morning ladies. No time for personals. I had a pretty bad scare last night. I woke up w/ a little light brown discharge. It was right when Emily woke up screaming. So I ended up waking up Jim, freaking out, and he had to calm me down. I never thought of the chances of miscarriage until last night. But I was and am pretty frightened now. Please keep the our little surprise in your prayers. Thanks

07-11-2005, 07:18 AM	#13
babyblue26062 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,548 Gallery: babyblue26062 Stats: 242/199/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/5/2004	Morning Mommies- I will be back later for personals- I just wanted to announce that I am in onederland! Scale said 199 today- - So happy! I did really good this weekend- except I did have some low carb ice cream- but I didn't have the ice cream cake that eveyone else had at my cousin's bday party-. Ok- I have to work for a little bit but plan to be back to catch up on personals.-

07-11-2005, 07:19 AM	#14
Marthad MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,235 Gallery: Marthad	Dar, my parents will be at Mohonk resort with us for the week, and I think my brothers will pop in for the weekend. Big hugs and prayers that all goes well with Rob. Sinnrah, I hope it's nothing. How far along are you? Maybe it's implantation bleeding? Chelle, our current car is small too, but I think I can wedge that big Britax in the middle. It will surely outlast this car, anyhow. Does anyone have an Audi A4 or a VW Passat?

07-11-2005, 07:35 AM	#18
kiwiflower Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 150 Gallery: kiwiflower Stats: too big/big/comfortable WOE: low carb Start Date: March 2005	Good morning! I don't have much time but I wanted to check in with everyone. I'm in Alabama and we're getting soaked with rain right now. We've lost electricity a couple of times so far but maybe it will clear up soon.

07-11-2005, 08:13 AM	#19
boodsadel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 814 Gallery: boodsadel Stats: Preggo! WOE: eating for two! Start Date: 03.11.02	Morning ladies... I MISS YOU GUYS!!! Sorry I've been so missing in action lately... I've been a big ole crab, and not much for posting about it. I think you guys knew my back went out.. it was REALLY bad. I had to have family members come over in the morning to help me with Eli, because I couldn't even lift him. It is getting better know (THANK GOD!), and I'm starting to get out of my funk. I SO want to get back into posting... I miss my ladies! Will ya take me back?! SO... I have a new pic of Mr. Eli for you! (notice anything? ) __________________ • Dawn • [Momma to Eli ~ May 27th • 2004] Baby #2 ~ Due March 16th, 2006

07-11-2005, 08:34 AM	#22
babyblue26062 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,548 Gallery: babyblue26062 Stats: 242/199/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/5/2004	Jenn- great pics. Have fun looking for a new camera! Martha- Sounds like you had a nice weekend of watching movies- I have only seen Man on Fire out of your list and I didn't think it was that good. I do think that Dakato Fanning is a great actress. Hi Chelle, Lauren, And K-Jen Kiwi- sorry about the rain/electricity problems- Doesn't sound like fun. Cyn- Good luck starting your BFL challenge- I am sure it will get rid of the jiggle. Speaking of Vanessa- When is she due back?? I miss her. Hi Beth- Dar- I am looking forward to the new Harry Potter book also! BBL- Kristen __________________ _________________ Kristen DS- Alexander Jude 9/29/04 DD- Jessica Jean 12/14/2001 Gotta Get Ta Goal Challenge Start:Aug 8 End: September 30 Start Weight End Weight: Current Weight: Weekly Weigh-ins, 100oz water day, 150 Min ex per week. Jan 10th- Re-induction date Feb 10th- 11 Pounds!! Mar 10th- 17 total Apr 9th- 23 total May 10th- 31 total June 10th- 34 total July 10th- 42 total Aug 10th-

07-11-2005, 08:40 AM	#23
Mrs Sarah Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,303 Gallery: Mrs Sarah Stats: 282/272/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2006	Hey guys! Sorry I was scarce this weekend, it went by so fast! I did okay this weekend. Saturday was my planned free day, but then we got invited over to dinner last night at the last minute and the dinner was not on plan. But, I ate good all day up to that point. So, I'm up a few pounds today. But, I'm back on track! Today is LBWO day. B- Waffles, pb, sf syrup, turkey bacon S- BFL Bar L- Turkey sandwich, sf pudding S- Applesauce, string cheese D- Tilapia, brown rice, veggie S- Skinny cow ice cream Tanner is finally done with his antibiotics, but still doesn't seem to be back to his old self yet. He still wakes up at night sometimes and gets fussy. I don't know what else to do about the fluid in his ears. I hope this doesn't lead to chronic infections. Jenn: Such cute pictures! Ezra is growing so fast, and Anna is a doll as always. How cool that you might get a new digicam! Martha: Boy, that is a lot of traveling!! I hope you can find reasonable solutions for everything! Chelle: I really like the car seat that we got for Tanner. It's working out really nicely. Good luck finding one that works for you! Lauren: Hi! Hope you have some time this week to check in! Cyn: YUM! Your BBQ sounds delish!! Beth: Good luck getting back on the wagon! It's tough, but worth it! Dar: Rob is in my prayers!!! Hope your cheesecake turned out! Tiffany: I had some brown spotting very early in my pregnancy and it was nothing to worry about. I think you need to worry when it's red. But, you are in my prayers just to be on the safe side! Jen: I'm sorry, I'm not much help, as I don't know much about the bowflex. I would think that most of the arm exercises that use a universal machine would work with that though. Kristen: WOOHOO!!! Onederland!!!!!!!!!! kiwi: So sorry about the storms, be safe!! Dawn: OMG!!! Congratulations!!!!!! How far along are you???

07-11-2005, 08:41 AM	#24
cynicalcyn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the Valley Posts: 2,078 Gallery: cynicalcyn WOE: Lower Carb/Whole Foods	DAWN- Congrats!!!! That is wonderful news!!! I'm so glad your back is feeling somewhat better!!! WE HAVE TRULY MISSED YOU!!! YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE!!! Kristne- CONGRATS GO KRISTEN, IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY...I'M SO PROUD THAT YOU ARE IN ONEDERLAND, THAT IS JUST PLAIN TERRIFIC!!! Tifanny- I would agree w/ Martha! Dar- OMG I must have missed the post about DH!!! to you guys!! You are doing awesome staying on plan!!! Kiwi- Hope the rain lets up soon!!! Beth- get back on the exercising tip..I'm with ya too....I am starting BFL workouts today!!! Jen- BFL has great workouts but also try this link out. See at the top for specific areas of exercise http://exercise.about.com/library/blworkoutcenter2.htm Cynthia Last edited by cynicalcyn : 07-11-2005 at 08:47 AM.