tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58970001041156662722024-03-13T13:18:55.701-07:00Journey to a New MeKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-77240235199627551192010-08-17T13:53:00.001-07:002010-08-17T14:05:56.545-07:00It's been awhile...Wow I just realized how long it's been since I've posted anything. Well over a year... I am now 2 1/2 years post op and have lost a total of 117 pounds. I am currently at 105# and have been here for a few months now. I had lost down to 98# and then stayed steady at 101 for a long time and I think I'm finally where I'm gonna stay at. I feel good at this weight. I feel like this is the weight I'm supposed to be. Haven't been so good on actual exercise but I have been very active moving things and cleaning and reorganizing lately, no time for exercise.<br /><br />Me:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/TGr5cfhDaiI/AAAAAAAAAKU/LkEq9c091K4/s1600/camp+archbald+112.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/TGr5cfhDaiI/AAAAAAAAAKU/LkEq9c091K4/s320/camp+archbald+112.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506487762305640994" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-37500952631836817332009-01-28T05:58:00.000-08:002009-01-28T06:03:51.293-08:00At Goal?As far as numbers go I am at goal. I currently weigh 124 lbs. Feb. 11th is my 1 year surgiversary. BUT... I still feel like I'm not *there* yet. I have a lot of loose skin around my belly that is really bugging me. I've finally gotten my butt in gear and started exercising a few weeks ago. I'm hoping to tone up my body, then I should feel better about it. I'm just hoping that I'm able to tone my belly area. That has always been my biggest challenge area, I'm afraid that now it will be even more so.<br />Yesterday was 45min of TaeBo cardio. Today I'll do the Wii Fit for a while.<br />It's cold and snowy here, makes me want to curl up on the couch in a blanket. But I'll be good and get some exercise in.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-82302312834174964752009-01-19T07:01:00.001-08:002009-01-19T07:03:08.949-08:0011 months post op (-92#)Some new pictures taken of me at the Museum of Natural History in NYC with my kids...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SXSWEXfiP0I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/z79UJrSz_oQ/s1600-h/DSC01307.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SXSWEXfiP0I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/z79UJrSz_oQ/s320/DSC01307.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293020463837101890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SXSWED7gdiI/AAAAAAAAAJs/lLWlTSlnJPw/s1600-h/DSC01294.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SXSWED7gdiI/AAAAAAAAAJs/lLWlTSlnJPw/s320/DSC01294.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293020458585716258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SXSWD-6WndI/AAAAAAAAAJk/bwPHAHubGDM/s1600-h/DSC01274.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 291px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SXSWD-6WndI/AAAAAAAAAJk/bwPHAHubGDM/s320/DSC01274.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293020457238699474" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-17610739226800005622008-11-23T06:41:00.001-08:002008-11-23T06:41:38.779-08:00Pumpkin Swirl CheesecakePumpkin Swirl Cheesecake<br /><br />2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs<br />¼ c butter, melted<br />2 8 oz. pkgs. Cream cheese or Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese<br />¾ c. sugar substitute (Splenda granulated)<br />1 tsp. vanilla<br />3 eggs<br />1 cup canned pumpkin<br />¾ tsp. cinnamon<br />¼ tsp. ground nutmeg<br /><br />Combine crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and sides of 9 inch spring form <br />pan.<br /><br />Combine cheese, ½ c sugar substitute and vanilla, mixing at med. Speed on <br />electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well <br />after each addition. Reserve 1 c. cheese mixture; add pumpkin, remaining <br />sugar substitute and spices to remaining cheese mixture. Mix well. Layer <br />half of the pumpkin mixture and half the cream cheese mixture over crust; <br />repeat layers. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble <br />effect.<br /><br />Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before <br />removing rim of pan. Chill.<br /><br />10-12 servings.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-64571107108293094282008-11-23T06:33:00.001-08:002008-11-23T06:33:41.186-08:00Lemony Party Meringue PieLemony Party Meringue Pie<br /><br />1 pkg. Jello s.f. Lemon Flavor Pudding and Pie Filling<br /><br />2/3 cup sugar substitute (Splenda Granular)<br /><br />2 ¼ c water<br /><br />3 egg yolks<br /><br />2 tbsp. lemon juice<br /><br />2 tbsp. butter<br /><br />1 baked 9 inch pie shell, cooled<br /><br />3 egg whites<br /><br />6 tbsp. sugar substitute (Splenda Granular)<br /><br />Combine pie filling mix, 2/3 c. sugar substitute and ¼ c water in saucepan. Blend in egg yolks and remaining water. Cook and stir over med. Heat, until mixture comes to a full bubbling boil. Remove from heat. Blend in lemon juice and butter. Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice. Pour into pie shell.<br /><br />Beat egg whites until foamy throughout. Gradually beat in 6 tbsp. sugar substitute and continue beating until mixture will form stiff shiny peaks. Spread over pie filling. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes until meringue is delicately browned. Cool at least 4 hours before cutting.<br /><br />You can eat this right out of the pie shell if desired for reduced carb.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-18224553912403695582008-11-23T06:32:00.000-08:002008-11-23T06:33:09.795-08:00Pumpkin Pudding CakePumpkin Pudding Cake<br /><br />2 tsp. granulated sugar<br /><br />¾ c fresh or canned pumpkin puree, no sugar added<br /><br />1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<br /><br />Pinch salt<br /><br />3 egg whites<br /><br />Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8 inch spring form pan with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with 2 tsp. sugar. In medium saucepan, heat pumpkin, then stir in lemon juice and salt. Remove from heat. In bowl of electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir into hot puree until no traces of white remain. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and bake almost 40 minutes or until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean.<br /><br />Makes 8 servings.<br /><br />Each serving provides: 18 calories, 1 gr. Protein, .1 g. fat, 3 gr carbs and 90 mg. sodium.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-79576136061726388552008-11-23T06:31:00.000-08:002008-11-23T06:32:32.867-08:00Peanut Butter - Chocolate Ricotta CremeTwo servings.<br /> 1 cup low fat or part-skim ricotta cheese<br /> 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br /> 2 or 3 packets Splenda<br /> 1/2 to 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter<br /> 1/2 to 1 tablespoon baking cocoa (or 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar-free<br /> chocolate syrup)<br /> Mix as desired, put in 2 serving dishes, chill, and serve. If using<br /> chocolate syrup, you can pour on top instead of mixing in, if desired.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-43506209800237028172008-11-21T12:32:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:34:06.486-08:009 months post opPicture taken last night of me and my daughter.<br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SScbLcQ_MZI/AAAAAAAAAHM/QkSX0QOdAog/s1600-h/me+and+ky.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SScbLcQ_MZI/AAAAAAAAAHM/QkSX0QOdAog/s320/me+and+ky.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271211772240408978" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-36308765984438130342008-11-21T12:23:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:25:08.859-08:00Gastric Bypass is No Quick FixGastric bypass is no quick fix<br /><br />By Heather L. Connors<br />Times Herald-Record<br />hconnors@th-record.com <br /><br />Weight-loss surgery is not a magic pill.<br />That's a point doctors try to drive home to those who are looking <br />for a surgical fix to their obesity problem.<br />"It's crucial they change their lifestyle, their eating habits," <br />says Dr. Edward Yatco, a clinical instructor at Westchester Medical <br />Center in Valhalla and a bariatric surgeon at Obesity Surgery <br />Associates in Hawthorne.<br />"This is not the easy way out. It's a major surgery that comes <br />with significant risks and possible complications."<br />Unfortunately, this message can get lost in the glow of success <br />stories and miraculous "after" pictures. <br />In reality, a surgical procedure like gastric bypass (which <br />retools the digestive system to allow for less calorie absorption) or <br />the newer Lap-Band (which involves using an adjustable band to limit <br />the amount of food the stomach can hold) is just the first step in a <br />process that includes many lifelong adjustments.<br />And not just concerning food.<br />Prior to surgery, physicians like Yatco and fellow bariatric <br />surgeon Dr. Dominick Artuso make sure – via seminars, nutritional <br />counseling, one-on-one meetings and psychiatric evaluations – that <br />their patients are prepared to handle all aspects of life post-<br />surgery. Teens, which Artuso has been seeing a little more lately, <br />will go to counseling for six months to ensure they understand what <br />bariatric surgery means in the long term.<br />Social events, which are often centered around food, might become <br />a bit awkward. <br />For gastric bypass patients, a lack of vitamin and mineral <br />absorption might result in temporary hair loss. <br />Taking comfort in food will no longer be an option. <br />"Emotional eaters have to find other ways to deal with stress," <br />Yatco notes. <br />And that's where another part of the weight-loss schematic can <br />play a key role. <br />Support groups – many of which are offered through a bariatric <br />surgeon – are really important, both doctors say. At these meetings, <br />issues are addressed that go way beyond the loss of food as a friend.<br />"These people can experience stress in their personal <br />relationships" as a result of the weight loss, Yatco says. "The <br />patient's spouse may feel threatened by their newfound confidence. A <br />spouse might also be jealous that the patient is now getting more <br />attention from the opposite sex." <br />He's even had patients tell him that they've had friendships end <br />because they were no longer the "fat friend," and thinner friends <br />were resentful of having to share the limelight. <br />"All these other issues that popped up – we didn't predict them <br />when we first started doing this," Yatco says. "Now they're becoming <br />more and more prevalent in patients."<br />In the end, most patients adjust and are happy to watch the pounds <br />melt off. And many of them are sorry for only one thing, Yatco says.<br />"Their only regret is that they didn't do it sooner."<br /><br />http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2005/10/12/cover12.htm<br /><br />This information while educational, is not meant to replace the advice<br />of a health care provider. <br /><br />Also as in all weight loss programs, "results not typical"Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-26886951479226441192008-11-06T04:36:00.000-08:002008-11-06T04:43:00.289-08:00Thursday Thirteen<table cellspacing="0" align="center" border="1"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#c3a8ce"><img src="http://intricateart.com/blog/thursdaythirteenpurple.jpg" mce_src="http://intricateart.com/blog/thursdaythirteenpurple.jpg" /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: left; background: #c3a8ce;" align="left"><center><strong>13 things I need to do today</strong></center><br /><br />1. Get the kids ready for school & make lunches<br />2. Pick up my friend and her 2 boys<br />3. Drive everyone to the bus stop (5 minute drive)<br />4. Drop my little guy off at preschool<br />5. Clean the house<br />6. Prepare for my Brownie meeting<br />7. Pick up the little one from preschool<br />8. Pick up the older 2 from the bus stop<br />9. Hold my Brownie meeting (18 girls ages 6-8)<br />10. Make dinner for my family<br />11. Homework with the older 2<br />12. Get everyone ready for bed<br />13. RELAX!<br /><br /></td></tr></table><br /><br /><center><a href="http://thursdaythirteen.com" mce_href="http://thursdaythirteen.com" >Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!</a><br /><br /><br />The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!<br /><br /><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/thursday+thirteen" mce_href="http://technorati.com/tag/thursday+thirteen" rel="tag">View More Thursday Thirteen Participants</a><br /><br /></center>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-55153266571395900342008-11-06T04:28:00.000-08:002008-11-06T04:33:54.971-08:00UpdateSince my last post I have lost another 6 # and I'm down to 135 and a size 8. It's still coming off, but slowing down now. I am 9 months post op and the "honeymoon" is just about over for me. I have to start being more diligent about what I am eating.<br />Right now I am having a tough time with all the Halloween candy in the house. I find myself grabbing a piece here and there. Some of it makes me sick, but there are kinds I eat with no ill side effects.<br />I had also slacked on my vitamins, but just started taking all them again. My problem is that it is ALOT of pills to take throughout the day. I will be going to have my blood work done again soon.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-17003004129720961872008-09-30T06:29:00.000-07:002008-09-30T06:33:08.141-07:00Time Flies!Wow, ever since the kids started back at school the days are just flying by. I just realized it's been a long time since I've updated my blog.<br />So here goes my update...<br />I am down to 141 lbs, for a total lost of 76 lbs so far! WOOHOO! I'm wearing a size 10 and medium clothes. I'm feeling great.<br />I recently started taking iron supplements and upped my b12 to 5000 mcg a day. I'll have to wait until my next labs to see if my numbers are going back up. I'm feeling better though.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-88847194813338473602008-08-07T16:47:00.001-07:002008-08-07T16:51:42.964-07:00Another weekTuesday I went for a job interview as a waitress at a local restraunt. I have a friend who works there and she said that the manager said they are going to hire me so I'm waiting anxiously for the phone call.<br />Yesterday was very stressful. Our electric was shut off since I couldn't pay it. I had to call my mom and ask for help, which I really really hate doing. But with 3 small kids in the house I didn't have much choice.<br />As of this past Monday I'm down to 152. I'm feeling more and more like my old self. The me I was before I gained all the weight.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-734016889736266592008-07-31T18:59:00.000-07:002008-07-31T19:03:40.329-07:00Down another 2#As of this past Monday I'm down to 153. WooHoo!!! It's been a long time since I've seen that number on a scale.<br />I've been pretty stressed out about money lately. I'm hoping to get a job waitressing at our local Perkins. I put in my application and I'm just waiting for a call. It wouldn't hurt my weight loss efforts either to be walking around for several hours while working.<br />Tonight my daughter is having a sleepover. It's 10pm and they are still awake. I'm hoping they pass out soon. I'm pretty tired myself and would like to go to bed soon.<br />This Sunday we're having a BBQ here with some of the girls from my Brownie troop. Should be fun.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-4541533136463864452008-07-21T07:54:00.000-07:002008-07-21T08:12:09.392-07:00Long Overdue UpdateI've been very neglectful of my blog lately. I've been so busy with the house and kids that I just haven't even thought to take a minute and sit and write here.<br />The kids are out on summer vacation right now. They go back to school on Aug. 25. We've spent some time at the pool (going again today). This past week the older 2 went camping with my in-laws. It was quiet and peaceful here last week. Now already this morning all hell has broken loose.<br />I've been doing pretty good with my food, protein and vitamins. I've been eating mostly high protein and getting at least 1 protein drink a day. Some days I manage to get in the 2 that I'm supposed to have. I use a powdered multi-vit that I mix in my protein drink. I also take calcium citrate, vit d3, vit b12, and a hair skin and nail formula.<br />As of this morning I'm down to 155 (62# loss). I'm feeling great.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-4138607500202088082008-06-12T05:30:00.000-07:002008-06-12T05:33:59.641-07:0050 lbs GONE!WOOHOO!!!! I am down 50 lbs so far :-)<br />I am also down to a size 12 from a tight 18. I am just thrilled!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-21792278982467831552008-06-04T11:01:00.001-07:002008-06-04T11:02:24.761-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SEbYqqJyXPI/AAAAAAAAAFo/kS_O_HmWh3E/s1600-h/DSC00844.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SEbYqqJyXPI/AAAAAAAAAFo/kS_O_HmWh3E/s320/DSC00844.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208088246482001138" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-6785537574819931812008-06-02T17:53:00.000-07:002008-06-02T17:58:22.992-07:00another mondayThe weekends go by too quickly. It's already Monday again. {sigh} I'm down another 2# this week, YAY!<br />I've been pretty lazy the past few days and really need to get my butt going and start exercising. I know the weight would come off even faster then; not to mention it would help tone things. I'm getting kinda bored eating the same foods over and over. Right now I mostly eat chicken, chili made with ground beef and beans, refried beans, cheeses. The past few days I've been having tons of popcicles since it's been so hot out. I have to be better at drinking more water too.<br />One other good thing...the ferocious beast is about 95% potty trained. Now he's only wearing pull-ups at bedtime. He's doing really well too (knock on wood!) and hasn't had an accident if a few days.<br />That's about it for now...Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-22029465027987394292008-05-28T17:04:00.000-07:002008-05-28T17:06:00.552-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SD3zXHRTS7I/AAAAAAAAAFg/duXD-FVhVV0/s1600-h/sunset+watermarked.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SD3zXHRTS7I/AAAAAAAAAFg/duXD-FVhVV0/s320/sunset+watermarked.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205584322724318130" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-3719928237487402912008-05-26T06:22:00.000-07:002008-05-26T06:24:24.717-07:0044 lbs LOST!As of this morning I'm down 44#!!! Here are photos taken of me yesterday:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDq55HRTS6I/AAAAAAAAAFY/-kwb6OJlwbY/s1600-h/DSC00765.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDq55HRTS6I/AAAAAAAAAFY/-kwb6OJlwbY/s200/DSC00765.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204676710235327394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDq5ynRTS5I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/7LThdTPHqa0/s1600-h/DSC00796.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDq5ynRTS5I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/7LThdTPHqa0/s200/DSC00796.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204676598566177682" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-72907680266474772142008-05-20T05:43:00.000-07:002008-05-20T05:57:59.372-07:00Rough weekI have been so busy that I barely have time to think, much less write. May is nuts around here. We have The Girl's usual dance, gymnastics and Brownies and then baseball starts. The older 2 both do baseball and between practices and games it takes up alot of our time. <br />Yesterday was my oldest's class trip. I went with the class to a nearby small zoo. It was chilly out and there were rain showers on and off but the kids had lots of fun.<br />Yesterday the scale was up 1 lb but I think that's just because I'm PMSing. So I'm hoping for a nice loss next week. I'm down to a size 12/14 clothes which makes me very happy. <br />Here are some pics from yesterday's trip:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKxUpZyzI/AAAAAAAAAFI/Z7TdUlud3fE/s1600-h/DSC00755.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKxUpZyzI/AAAAAAAAAFI/Z7TdUlud3fE/s200/DSC00755.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202443468271110962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKsEpZyyI/AAAAAAAAAFA/MoyHfYl16x4/s1600-h/DSC00758.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKsEpZyyI/AAAAAAAAAFA/MoyHfYl16x4/s200/DSC00758.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202443378076797730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKdEpZyxI/AAAAAAAAAE4/u9RyrmkE8Ss/s1600-h/DSC00728.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKdEpZyxI/AAAAAAAAAE4/u9RyrmkE8Ss/s200/DSC00728.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202443120378759954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKV0pZywI/AAAAAAAAAEw/srhTdSjeudk/s1600-h/DSC00723.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKV0pZywI/AAAAAAAAAEw/srhTdSjeudk/s200/DSC00723.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202442995824708354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKN0pZyvI/AAAAAAAAAEo/sndu_MDzL6A/s1600-h/DSC00722.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_bYLBhnzJBRY/SDLKN0pZyvI/AAAAAAAAAEo/sndu_MDzL6A/s200/DSC00722.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202442858385754866" /></a>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-30232629883196853202008-05-06T05:15:00.000-07:002008-05-06T05:17:25.472-07:00Feeling better nowI decided I'd had it with the car. Between all the problems and the 3 kids all together in the back seat fighting constantly I couldn't take it anymore. Yesterday I went to the local dealer and traded it in. I got a 2007 Dodge Caravan. I feel so much better now!<br /><br />As of yesterday morning I'm down a total of 38 pounds since surgery!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-68823682192561764432008-05-01T11:48:00.000-07:002008-05-01T11:54:44.382-07:00FrustratedI am so frustrated and tired of feeling defeated. I went to get my car (that I bought only 1 month ago) inspected last week and it failed. It needs 4 new tires and because I live in PA and bought the car in NY the dealer doesn't have to fix it. So hubby and I went yesterday to see if we could at least get used tires so it wouldn't cost $400 or $500, and my tires are an odd size an no one has them used. While we were out driving yesterday the car started overheating and we discover that the antifreeze is leaking in 2 places. I'm so done with this car. Now we're looking to trade it in and get a new car at a local dealer which we really didn't want to do because we really don't want 2 car loans. But it looks like I have no other choice.<br />And just to add to my lovely week we got lots of rain the other day and the skylight in my bathroom is leaking really bad. DH has fixed this twice before but it doesn't hold. So I had to call a contractor to come look at it today and he will be calling us back with an estimate to fix it. I'm not sure where all this money is coming from...hopefully some starts falling from the sky soon. I can't take much more of this.<br />The good news is I didn't turn to junk food when I was feeling down this week. That's a major improvement for me.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-48615620077529838662008-04-25T11:54:00.001-07:002008-04-25T12:00:42.949-07:00Day from HELL!First thing this morning I went to throw out yesterday's junk mail and noticed a letter tucked inside a flyer that I had missed. I open it up and it is for my hubby telling him if he does not pay the fine (for a ticket I didn't even know he had gotten) within the next few days he license would be suspended. Great, more money we don't have. So I call him up and tell him. I've already got a pounding headache from sinus congestion and my ear is filled with fluid and making me dizzy. But I take Christopher to school anyway. While he is there I decide to have the car I bought a month ago inspected. I haven't had the time or money to do this yet. I had a little money left from babysitting so I use that. Well guess what...the car, that I've had for a whole month, does not pass inspection. It needs 4 tires and the fog light and plate light fixed. Even more money...wonderful. Hubby is busting his ass working overtime so we can catch up on our bills and it just seems so pointless. Every time I think we may have a chance more shit comes up. And just to top it off (it's only 2:30 in the afternoon) The Ferocious Beast (aka Christopher) decided to take a poop in his pullup then go into the bathroom to change himself. I'll spare you the gory details but I will say he (and my walls) needed to be "hosed" off. I'm almost afraid to ask..."what next?"Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897000104115666272.post-82819423602712011782008-04-24T04:52:00.000-07:002008-04-24T04:56:44.580-07:00This week went FAST!What a crazy, busy week. We had t-ball practice monday, baseball practice tuesday and dance and a baseball game wednesday. Tonight is Brownies. Monday and Tuesday I also had one of my Brownie girls here for the night that I will now be babysitting a few days a week.<br />I've been eating a little more than before. I've been having Uncle Sam's cereal for breakfast. It is high protein and less than 1 gram of sugar, tastes pretty good too. This coming Sunday we are going to my aunt and uncle's 50th anniversary party. We'll see how I do at the restaurant.<br />Time to get the kids ready for school.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953198085359392845noreply@blogger.com0