Trend Setter…..That’s Me!! May 30, 2007

Yep, I’m a trend setter!  Last month, I went to a pharmacy for the first time.  This place hasn’t been there long, about 6 months, and my old pharmacy doesn’t take my new insurance….SO, I get to get to know a new pharmacist!  ANYWAY….Last month when I was in there, the tech fell in love with my bag.  I told her that it was 2RedHens and about how the bags hold up very well (I’ve had mine for 18 months and it still looks new) and they give a portion of the proceeds to fight cervical cancer! 

Well, I went into the pharmacy again today to get my monthly dose of progesterone and the lady behind the counter tells me that she really likes my bag and that they are going to start selling them.  Oh? I say, where are you ordering them from.  She tells me the internet and I tell her that mine is 2RedHens, and she says, Yes, I remember you from the last time you were in.  The owner/pharmacist saw us go ga-ga over your bag and liked that they help with fighting cervical cancer and as soon as you left that day, he was on the internet figuring out how he could sell them in the store!  OH, that’s great I told her.

Are you getting my glow all the way where you live?  Little ‘ol me putting class in the hick town one town over from my hick town!

AND….I went with my sis today to get pedicures!  I got….are you sitting down?….fluorescent orange and had the girl do a cute little flower on my big toes! 

I’m just too fancy for words today!  Tomorrow is weigh in.  I hope I keep my 10lb loss!  I’ll try to get in about 20 oz of water in before bed!

CRAP May 26, 2007

The whole fam went into town this morning to pay the mortgage and car payments, and we stopped by Target to get some cereal.  While we were there, we decided to try out a new restaurant.  Pei Wei just opened and we thought since it wasn’t too crowded we’d give it a try.  I really thought I was doing good by ordering the Asian Chopped Chicken Salad.  It was a HUGE bowl and I didn’t eat out of the bowl and put some on a plate to eat.  The salad was really good.  The basil and ginger complimented each other quite well.  Hubs had some also and thought it was pretty good.  While I was eating it, I asked Hubs if he thought the dish had a bunch of fat in it and we both agreed that it probably did, but sesame oil is better than ranch dressing!  When we got home I pulled up the website and checked out the nutritional info.  I was a bit surprised!  I’m glad I didn’t eat the whole bowl.  Hubs thinks I had more than half, but I don’t think much more if I did.  SO…..this is per serving and the bowl contained 2 servings.

Calories    280
Fat grams   15
Carbs         13
Fiber            2
Sugar          4
Protein       24

Hubs says that probably isn’t that bad for a lunch.  BUT, I know how long I have to work out to burn 280 cals!!!

I’m glad I’m trying to watch my portion size!  Normally I would have eaten the whole thing!  I’ve got some extra incentive to losing weight again.  I really want to make a dent in my amount by the end of June.  That’s VBS and I know for a fact that CB’s oldest son will be helping out.  I know this sounds petty and it’s not the only reason I want to lose the weight, but I sure would like to be thinner the next time I run into her!

I think I’ll go lift a bit before I hit the treadmill……Guess I’ve got to get off of the ‘puter to get that done!!

Missed Weigh In Yesterday! May 25, 2007

Hey, I missed weighing in yesterday.  How have you been doing?  I got on the ARC yesterday after work and set the program to ‘weight loss’ and that was a good work out.  It changed resistance for me, I didn’t have to think about it!!

My days at work are going to be switched around a bit.  Starting next week, I’ll be working M,T,Th!  And, there will be another sitter on W,F so I’ll be able to go and work out!!  Hubs will be off one of those days each week, and we’ll go together one day and lift weights, and the other day I’ll just go and do cardio!

OH, I’m down another 4 lbs since last weigh in!  That’s 8 lbs since April 18th!!

Weigh In May 10, 2007

Well, since I’ve lost, I’ll go ahead and weigh in without you!!! 

I’m down 4 lbs since April 18th.

Doin’ the happy dance…….which by the way burns calories also!!!

I’ve walked 2 days this week, plan on getting in 30 min this afternoon.

Next week will be mainly walking everywhere we go!

Just Bloggin’ May 7, 2007

I know you’re enjoying time off, but I’ve got that bloggin feelin!!

I went to the dr for my first visit on Wed the 18th of April, since then, I’ve lost 3 lbs.  I know that doesn’t sound like much, but that’s a pound a week!  I started taking my thyroid and sugar meds on Thurs. the 3rd of May.  The sugar meds were supposed to make me sick to my tummy and they haven’t.  BUT, they are supposed to make things taste different and so far they’ve made things smell funny.  On Sat. night, I fixed myself a glass of Coke.  The bottle was almost empty and I knew Hubs wouldn’t drink it because he thinks when they get too low, they start to go flat!  So, I get my glass and start to drink it and it smells like garlic!  Hubs got home and mentioned the fact that I was drinking the last of his coke and I had him smell it.  He thought it smelled just fine!  Not bad, EH?

I’ve walked 2 days in a row!  I know that will help my sugar levels more than anything!  My sugars were perfect last year when I was exercising regularly.  I’ll get #1 started on school and #3 involved in a movie and then I’ll be able to take 30 min for the treadmill!

I had an appt to get my hair done tomorrow.  Had Hubs make sure that he was off to watch the kids.  Had the aerobics teacher at the gym change her class to 15 min earlier so I could be off in time to get to my appt.  Then my stylist called yesterday and told me that there was a death in the family and we switched it to this morning, which I am very greatfull that she was able to fit me in!  BUT, Hubs is working!!  So luckily my mom will take the boys to bible study with her and let them play in the nursery!

Ok, through the magic of internet, I’m back from getting my hair done!!  It looks so good ifIdosaysomyself.  Since it’s only been 4 weeks since I had it done, there wasn’t much to do!  BUT, I’ll be on vacation next week and I want a fresh ‘do’ to go with!!

I got a pair of crocs a few weeks ago and they are going to be great for the beach!  Now Hubs is realizing that he doesn’t have anything to wear on the beach!  SO, I went today and got him a pair.  He’s probably going to be a bit upset because they were $40!  But, they’ll fit his big foot!  He can’t get too upset, I called him twice about other shoes and he never would answer his phone!

While we were at the mall today, I went to Master Cuts to get #1’s hair cut.  It was a horrible experience.  The lazy no good receptionist seemed irritated that I was interrupting her phone conversation.  After she told me where to sign in, she said “Anyways” to the person on the other end of the phone to continue her conversation.  As #1 was getting his hair cut, #3 started asking to get his hair cut, so I put his name down on the list.  Ms. Lazy saw this and kept talking.  Then she hung up and a lady walked in and she told her to sit down in her chair!  So, when #1 was finished, I just paid and left, didn’t even have them do #3!  There’s a lady in town that I like better, but I have to make an appt with her.  Guess #’s 2&3 will be seeing her this week!

All Better May 2, 2007

Went to the dr. this morning.  Spent 2.5 hrs there and I think I’ll be better soon!  She did xrays and my back is muscular.  She gave me a muscle relaxer for that.  She also pointed out to me that my heart wasn’t enlarged and that is a good thing!  My bad cholesterol is a bit high, but she thinks that’s just because of my weight and when that # goes down, then the cholesterol will go down also.  My thyroid was in the good range, but on the high side, so she gave me some meds to kick start my metabolism!

I’ve got to get #1 to the dr, but I’ll try to call you on my way to town!