Carla's VLCD Results...so far, so great!

[beeorlando]

Ok, Brent (hubby) went back to work today! YEEHAWW!   And I had a crazy morning!  Three mornings a week I workout with my friend, Janet.  I drive to her house five minutes away and I always put my car keys on the back bumper of her car in the garage while we go walking/running.  Well when we got back from our workout we discovered her husband had taken her car because my car was blocking his!  I couldn't get in my house to get my extra car keys because our garage door pad isn't working. So we had to ride our bikes to the high school so I could get a house key from my daughter.  Then we had to ride our bikes to my house to get my car keys and then ride back to her house.  This was one time I was happy to be living in Florida because if I was up North right now the bike idea would not have been a good option!  The funny thing is this happened to us once before except she was at my house and her car was blocking Brent's car.  That time, Brent took my car to the airport as he had a trip that day. Well, I ended up having to drive to the airport (45 minutes away) to get my car because it had my badge inside that allows me access to Cape Canaveral and I needed it that day for one of my appointments!  From now on we're taking a cell phone with us when we work out!

 

[tcole]

Wow, that does sound like a crazy day!  Well, welcome back!  You now are free to surf the forums!  Later, Toni

[June Bride]

Hey Guys,
  I'm new to the forum, and I look forward to getting to know everyone.  Maybe in a few months I'll be able to lend a new person some support the way you guys have been supporting each other. 
  I'm getting married in June, and I can't wait to get my hcg in the mail!  My fiance and I are doing this together, and it's coming to his job, so luckily I don't have to stalk our mailman!  I do email him almost every day and ask, "Did we get anything?"
 
June Bride

[Loriorioreo]

June Bride,
Okay maybe you're not who I thought you were

[beeorlando]

For those of you who thought I dropped off the face of the earth - well, I didn't!   So, for those that have the time and patience, be prepared for a lengthy update:

I'm sorry I haven't been active in this forum in quite awhile but I've been putting my energies elsewhere while doing my best to maintain on Phase 3.  Since Brent started his new job he has been working a LOT (you know, the "learning curve") and I've been working hard around here to make it easier on him.  I had a major dip in my workload in February so I decided to throw myself into some home projects.  I completely redid my closet (which was very neglected due to my issues with my body and my wardrobe) and I feel so much better!  I got the idea after watching Oprah's show about the organizer who wrote the book "Does this clutter make my butt look fat?"  I got rid of so many clothes that Brent half-jokingly asked me if I was leaving him!  I also put an expiration date on the clothes I did keep that I'm not into yet and if I'm not into them by June 1 they are getting tossed as well.  As I'm not a nudist, I feel it will encourage me to stick to this program or I'll have nothing to wear.

I've been able to stay within 3 lbs. of my LIW (I stay between 137 and 140).  I was hoping to start on Phase 2 again March 1st but the backlog of HCG had other ideas so I hope to start next weekend.  I'll be going to Miami for two weeks to work on some cases there and I'm pretty psyched as I won't have to worry about the temptations at home or taking care of my family.  There is a gym at the hotel so I can workout out every night.  Unfortunately, I won't have internet access while I'm gone (thanks to my government issued laptop), but I promise to post my results when I return in early April.

I'm tired of missing out on parts of my life (bathing suits, beach, wearing shorts, etc.) and I sincerely hope to get this weight off once and for all.  I would really love to post some great after shots when I'm done to show others this really works!!!

I miss being here and contributing support to others as I feel pretty selfish not doing so.  But I'm just doing the best I can to take care of me right now and I hope to find more time when I return to take up the cause again.  In the meantime, I think Kathy, Brenda, and the rest are doing a fantastic job of helping the regulars and the newbies!  Thanks girls - I know I speak for everyone here that your constant support and encouragement help so many people.  I do get quite a few personal messages and emails from members here and I always answer them so feel free to check in with me.  If I don't answer, I will when I return from sunny Miami.

A big CONGRATS to all of you who are doing this!

Ciao~

Carla