angela1

Okay so I haven’t weighed-in since August 9, 2007.  The good news haven’t gained, the bad news haven’t lost.  I have maintained!  I worked so hard those 4 months during the Biggest Loser Contest I just wanted to give myself a break and now I’m going to Jamaica next week so I figured after Jamaica I’ll get back on track!  See this is a point where we all should get in our lives when weight is not the only thing we are concerned about!  I’m losing inches because my 16’s are loose and I’m still working out so thats’ that!  Just wondering if anyone really noticed lol!  Have a great day!!!

Okay so my great niece - NIA (just posted a picture of her on my page) had an MRI, Cat Scan and all these test to see what caused her seizure they said and it was merely ACID REFLUX!  Thank God!  She couldn’t grasp the milk she was on it was too thick and it caused seizure like reactions!  WHEW!  I was restless and couldn’t sleep, eat or think!  I’m a total wreck but glad that she is okay!  I have to start packing for my trip to JAMAICA!  At least there is a reason to vacation and smile now!  Thank you to those buddies who were concerned.  Just finished my treadmill and 100 sit-ups!  I ran the last 5 minutes!  Had to exercise to blow of some steam!  Anyway have a great day! I just

Oh buddies please pray for my family and me right now.  My two month old great niece was admitted to the hospital - she stop breathing.  My niece (Kia) is having a fit.  I just left ohio and wish I could be there for her.  Her CAT scan was normal and her EKG was abnormal they believed she had a seizure (OH NO!) please just pray won’t be back on tonight thinking of catching a flight back to OHIO!  When it rains it pours!!! Thanks buddies……

Okay so I took off a few days to help my mom adjust to my home.  We just came back from the grocery store and I’m getting ready to walk on my treadmill! (Veronica you were right - I LOVE IT!) I’m getting prepared for Jamaica next week was up at 4:00 a.m. cleaning out closet to give all old clothes (BIG CLOTHES) away.  I gave a total of 50 suits away - now my closet is empty - OH WELL I HAVE TO GO SHOPP”ING lol anyway miss everyone where are my buddies?  I miss you guys talk to me and tell me something good. This is my last week until Jamaica we leave next Wednesday!  Alright everyone have a nice day!

Okay guys I’m back from OHIO!  Took loads of pix saw my nephew (aw my boo-boo) and bought my mom back.  She’s staying at the house with Heather while we’re in Jamaica next week!  WOW didn’t that time go fast; Jamaica next week. Also I’m a new Auntie my niece just had a baby girl (posted new pix)! Didn’t lose the extra 20 lbs that I wanted to; but I still look good (how’s that for confidence).  Just finished my 30 mins on my treadmill burned 160 calories and walked 2.3 miles also did my 100 sit-ups and after I drink my protein shake I’m headed to CURVES.  Who knows I’ll drop at least 10 by next week lol.  Anyway missed you guys so much.  It’s like I’m wondering how everyone is doing!  Toni & Josie received your call was probably airborne when you called. Had a wonderful time will post new pictures soon!  I took off today and tomorrow to spend some time with my mom so I’ll be able to read and comment on some blogs.  Everyone have a wonderful day!!!!

Well that only means I can spend an extra hour on my treadmill!  YEAH!! My husband made a comment yesterday that after two weeks it would only collect dust! Well i show him the dust from me wearing it out lol!  Anyway he’s a great hubby just very sarcastic at times and it doesn’t matter because he didn’t think I’d win the biggest loser contest and gave me an extra $1,500.00 how sweet is victory!  okay going to read some blogs, pack my bags and get on my treadmill!!! Talk to you guys later!!!

Okay you guys know how I love that little guy.  His mom is taking him to California until December (with my brother’s permission) so off to Ohio I go to visit.  I’m also bringing my mom back; she’s going to stay at my home with Heather while we are in Jamaica. Heather is 20 but afraid to be in the house by herself lol go figure, they want to be grown but their still children on the inside.  Anyway have to run around a bit just finished my 30 minutes on treadmill whoo-hoo!!!! Veronica you were right I love it!  Going to check out some blogs and then go to Curves around 7:00 a.m. get hair done and pack.  I’m taking a late flight at 8:00 p.m. so Heather can go with me!  Will miss you guys so much; have to buy a new laptop so I can be on the plane and checkout my buddies lol Anyway will be back later after I run around and say good-bye to everyone!  Have a wonderful weekend (early everyone) and see you all when I return on Sunday evening!!!!

First of all; let me say this…I feel like I have been to Treadmill school. ( My husband just put it up last night; had to wait with preparing for my baby to go to college and all). After shopping and shopping and looking around and comparing…I finally found a good treadmill and at all places WALMART!!! That’s right!  Let me say it’s not the quantity but the quality and I compared and compared and finally it was the one that I wanted.  It is an IMAGE 17.5 S - The Long Distance Training Treadmill.  It has 4 weightloss workouts, 4 distance and Calorie workouts - 0 to 10 incline,  my tracks step counter and individual Weight input.  Has 5k and 10k workouts  and has a 5 year warranty on the motor.  Now I could’ve spent $2,000 and up but why waste money when you can get the same exact options without the expensive name (Gold’s, Nordiatrack etc.) which Walmart also carries - (Gold’s Gym 600) it had the swinging arms attached which I didn’t care for; some of the one’s in Sears didn’t have the options that I have; and the sporting good stores had nice ones but too bulky and complicated for me; but all in all My IMAGE is great and works for me. Also it’s cute and not bulky and manly looking - but sturdy enough to hold up to 275 lbs. ( thank God I lost some weight first lol) some of those treadmills look like BIG MONSTERS (UGH) anyway it folds away nicely and it’s big enough to hold me so that is all that matters lol and I paid ready for this ….$498.00 is the sticker price but once you add extra’s like extended warranties (all the treadmill supplies oil, matts etc.) and tax it came to  $895.00 (I bought alot of accessories - lol)!!!!! My husband was like are you sure this is what you want? I’m like yeah; I’m sure ! He said okay; because you can have whichever one you want.  He gave me $1,500 in addition to the money I won at CURVES and I kissed him and said thank you sweetie but this will suffice.  I said to myself… I know he didn’t think I was spending almost $4,000 on a treadmill….not me! lol Clothes, Shoes, Purses, Perfume, 500 threadcount sheets; and Vacations without a doubt I’d spend $4,000 grand; but not on a treadmill!

Anyway mine is awesome; just finished 30 minutes on the 5,000 mile program. I had it on 2.2 speed and burned 150 calories (whew - hoo)!  I was sweating harder than when I do taebo (can’t figure that out) but it was great! For those shopping for Treadmills do your research and homework buy what suits you and works for you. It’s not how much it cost - but what qualities it offers!  Now my new workout goals are as follows: 

Treadmill - 6 times a week Monday - Saturday (30 minutes) morning and evening!  So that’s 1,500 calories burned a week!  I could cheat a whole day lol (Just kidding)!

Curves 4 times a week! Monday - Thursday!

Taebo  3 times a week! Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday!

So who says I can’t lose 43 lbs by January - you’re kidding me right?  I’ll have these pounds off in no time!!! 

I was really getting kind of depressed because at work we can’t go on site’s like buddyslim anymore; so I figured I would miss everyone and missed something important!  Well I get home and there is a box on my doorstep and I said to myself (I didn’t remember ordering anything) so I bring the box in the house with excitement and open it and guys…..let me compose myself it was a birthday gift from Toni - here at buddyslim (You know our resident buddy who starts us all of with a joke and a smile)  It was a glass plaque with friend on it and has all these nice definitions and at the end my name is carved into it!  Oh man did that make my day! I just screamed and cried and it made me realize that this site has brought so many wonderful people into my life and Toni and Josie are my little sisters now (I’m the oldest lol) and I really thank God for bringing all you wonderful buddies into my life to make me smile, cheer me on and support me.  And believe me my husband spoils me rotten but there is nothing like a special gift to me and Toni that touched my heart so much……had to wipe the tears anyway what Iwant to say to each and everyone of you…You never know what a few words, a kind word, encouragement can do to help someone and that is the purpose of this site and I am so grateful to all of you for being beautiful (slim and trim) people!  And Toni….you are the best friend, sister I could have ever asked and hoped for in my life!  Love you guys and thanks for making my day Toni!!!!!  Love you all!

Well I knew it was bound to happen and it’s okay but I can;t use BS at work anymore!  New computer regulations.  So this will be short but sweet.  I get home around 5:00 p.m. and am usually exhausted after my work out.  When I’m on at 4:00 a.m. it’s usually only me and my buddy Helen so I feel as though I’m going to be missing most of you; especially Toni well buddies try to get on around 5:00 p.m. lol lol just kidding, but Iwill miss everyone still will write my post at 4:00 a.m. and guess what finally after three weeks the scale is going down….YEAH! I finally can change my weight ticker after 3 weeks but I deserved a break after winning that contest!  Anyway everyone have a safe and wonderful day see you guys again at 5:00 p.m.