brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 22, 2016 11:29:29 GMT
Good Friday morning ladies!!!
I hope everyone has had a great week! And that they have a fantastic weekend!! Today is supposed to be almost 80 so I plan on spending as much time outside enjoying it as I can!! Off to do grocery shopping this morning...4 stores to hit today. Ugh.
Have a great day girls!!!
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Post by cakediva on Apr 22, 2016 12:07:26 GMT
Morning all!!
Another busy day for me - delivery of sweets to a local business for their ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce, and then back to work to finish all the other stuff on my list. I have a busy day tomorrow as well - Sunday is Taste of the Grand. It is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club, and 16 local restaurants (including me) hand out samples of their food. It is a $40 ticket for attendees, and they get 1 sample from each booth. So I need 300+ cake & macaron samples to hand out.
I'm completely stressed out about our local home show as well. I always have a booth, and in all seriousness, they put me in one of the best spots in the entire show - right as folks come in. But I hand out mini cupcakes, so I usually need 1500 or so. I still haven't paid for my booth either. It runs evenings Wed-Fri, and Wed is my best pal's bakery opening, and Friday my DS has a basketball tournament an hour away. I don't want to let the home show people down, but I just really DON'T want to do it....ack
Stressed or not, my eating is going well. It is hard with all the squares/little things I'm doing this week, I want to try them all. But I'm keeping myself on track - we have a boat weekend on my brother's boat on the July 1st long weekend, and I'd really like to have another 10 pounds gone by then (in 2 months? possible??) so I don't want to screw it up.
Have a great day all!!!
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Post by AN on Apr 22, 2016 12:56:01 GMT
brandy327 Grocery shopping, ugh!! So nice when it is all done, but especially when you have to go multiple places - such a pain. cakediva The quantity of baked goods you have to make always astounds me! I know that's kind of the deal when you run a shop, but that is just so many! I can't even imagine transporting them. Would love to see photos of the home show booth after it is over! We are supposed to have a string of 4 or 5 nice days, yay! I'm going to a LulaRoe "Pop Up Shop" - aka in-home party - tonight at a neighbor's house. I'm looking forward to it. I think a lot of the clothes are honestly fug unless you accessorize really well (belt, cute necklace, etc), but they look comfy and I'm interested to see them in person. If they have the "Classic tee" style still, that's probably what I will go for. I so want to be a leggings person, but I don't really have shirts the right length to wear with them. I'm tall and even shirts that are meant to be long tend to be just the right length on me. They also seem like they'd be hot in the summer, although everyone says they aren't. Maybe. We'll see. I don't want to drop $60 on a dress, but I can probably stomach $30 on a t-shirt and a pair of leggings or something similar. I'm noodling on the idea of joining the local LA Fitness. Their rates are really reasonable, and it looks like their classes are included. They have yoga a few nights a week, plus Aquafit classes a few times a week. I probably won't realistically make the ones during the day, but I think there are 2 at night and one Saturday at 9. My WW meeting is at 8, so I could do that 8 - 8:30 and get to the class in time at 9, I think. I believe it is $31 a month. There is an initiation fee, but no contract that I can tell. I need to find out more. Most yoga studios here are $15/class or over $100 a month for multiple classes a week, and that's just more than I want to spend. But I HAVE to find some activities I enjoy and will stick with - not so much for weight loss, but for health. I have enjoyed water classes in the past, although they are a bit of a pain since you have to put on a swimsuit, get your hair wet, etc. However, now that I'm in TX and it's pretty close to my house, I can probably just go already in my suit with a coverup and come home right after. In IL, it was wayyyyy too cold most of the time I was taking the classes to do that, so it was always a production in the locker room. If I can do the production at home, that would be easier.
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 22, 2016 13:01:30 GMT
TGIF!!!!!!! I'm out of work at 1:45 this afternoon and I am not looking back! It has been a LONG week. Today I am planning on a quick circuit work out and a couple miles on the treadmill. I didn't bring lunch today, so I am thinking about getting subway. Happy Friday all!
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Post by STBC on Apr 22, 2016 13:16:37 GMT
brandy327 Grocery shopping, ugh!! So nice when it is all done, but especially when you have to go multiple places - such a pain. cakediva The quantity of baked goods you have to make always astounds me! I know that's kind of the deal when you run a shop, but that is just so many! I can't even imagine transporting them. Would love to see photos of the home show booth after it is over! We are supposed to have a string of 4 or 5 nice days, yay! I'm going to a LulaRoe "Pop Up Shop" - aka in-home party - tonight at a neighbor's house. I'm looking forward to it. I think a lot of the clothes are honestly fug unless you accessorize really well (belt, cute necklace, etc), but they look comfy and I'm interested to see them in person. If they have the "Classic tee" style still, that's probably what I will go for. I so want to be a leggings person, but I don't really have shirts the right length to wear with them. I'm tall and even shirts that are meant to be long tend to be just the right length on me. They also seem like they'd be hot in the summer, although everyone says they aren't. Maybe. We'll see. I don't want to drop $60 on a dress, but I can probably stomach $30 on a t-shirt and a pair of leggings or something similar. I'm noodling on the idea of joining the local LA Fitness. Their rates are really reasonable, and it looks like their classes are included. They have yoga a few nights a week, plus Aquafit classes a few times a week. I probably won't realistically make the ones during the day, but I think there are 2 at night and one Saturday at 9. My WW meeting is at 8, so I could do that 8 - 8:30 and get to the class in time at 9, I think. I believe it is $31 a month. There is an initiation fee, but no contract that I can tell. I need to find out more. Most yoga studios here are $15/class or over $100 a month for multiple classes a week, and that's just more than I want to spend. But I HAVE to find some activities I enjoy and will stick with - not so much for weight loss, but for health. I have enjoyed water classes in the past, although they are a bit of a pain since you have to put on a swimsuit, get your hair wet, etc. However, now that I'm in TX and it's pretty close to my house, I can probably just go already in my suit with a coverup and come home right after. In IL, it was wayyyyy too cold most of the time I was taking the classes to do that, so it was always a production in the locker room. If I can do the production at home, that would be easier. Look at the Irma tunic - it's longer in the back and I actually liked it once I tried it on. (Wearing it right now!) Sizing is weird for it - buy two sizes smaller.
I'm a member at LA Fitness and I like it. Classes are included at no extra charge. Don't know about their contract policy as my membership is through my health insurance program. I use it mainly for the pool but occasionally use the equipment. The only thing I don't like is how lax they are in having people clean the equipment after using. They don't actively encourage people to do it (so people don't) and they don't have many stations on the floor for sanitizer and wipes.
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Post by cakediva on Apr 22, 2016 13:36:53 GMT
AN - this is the booth I did last year: The space on the right that is empty is where I put platters of mini cupcakes for handing out. But I'm REALLY leaning towards backing out. Way too much on the go!! And I'm super thankful I'm able to have my commercial space in my basement - if I had to bake for retails sales to pay my rent I'd be going insane!!
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Post by AN on Apr 22, 2016 13:53:24 GMT
Look at the Irma tunic - it's longer in the back and I actually liked it once I tried it on. (Wearing it right now!) Sizing is weird for it - buy two sizes smaller.
I'm a member at LA Fitness and I like it. Classes are included at no extra charge. Don't know about their contract policy as my membership is through my health insurance program. I use it mainly for the pool but occasionally use the equipment. The only thing I don't like is how lax they are in having people clean the equipment after using. They don't actively encourage people to do it (so people don't) and they don't have many stations on the floor for sanitizer and wipes.
Thanks for mentioning both of these things. I'll check out the Irma (most pictures I've seen online look really shapeless and boring, but I'm sure if you accessorize right and get the right fit, it looks good). ALSO! I looked online at my health insurance, and they do offer a workout center membership for a $25 initiation fee and $25/month. Most of the LA Fitness locations are on it, but the one closest to my house is not. It is a very new location that just opened in late February and had their grand opening in early April, so I'm guessing the location update hasn't trickled down yet. If I can do the membership through our insurance, it will save some money and gives me access to a lot more gyms. Not that I would use them, but it looks like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, some community centers, etc are included - a nice option when traveling. Again, unlikely to use them but for less money why not have more access? I'm going to ask about if they accept that membership at the one close to my home. I have a nice treadmill at home and don't see myself using the cardio equipment at the gym, it would mostly be for classes I think.
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Post by STBC on Apr 22, 2016 15:15:00 GMT
Thanks for mentioning both of these things. I'll check out the Irma (most pictures I've seen online look really shapeless and boring, but I'm sure if you accessorize right and get the right fit, it looks good). ALSO! I looked online at my health insurance, and they do offer a workout center membership for a $25 initiation fee and $25/month. Most of the LA Fitness locations are on it, but the one closest to my house is not. It is a very new location that just opened in late February and had their grand opening in early April, so I'm guessing the location update hasn't trickled down yet. If I can do the membership through our insurance, it will save some money and gives me access to a lot more gyms. Not that I would use them, but it looks like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, some community centers, etc are included - a nice option when traveling. Again, unlikely to use them but for less money why not have more access? I'm going to ask about if they accept that membership at the one close to my home. I bought the Irma to match a set of leggings I had, and the color was a shade off. The top didn't look very flattering at all, so I had planned to sell it. Then I tried it on and it fit really nicely. I also have a Nicole dress. It was very comfortable and a nice change for the summer. I admit a lot of the patterns are very ugly and wouldn't get a second glance at a discount store, but they do make some cute prints too. If you'd like a good laugh, search for the page Lularoe Bloopers on Facebook - has a lot of prints which came out horribly wrong in the final products. That sounds a lot like my health insurance fitness program. BCBS? It's also nice because there isn't a contract. Through the program, I belong to LA Fitness, Gold's, YMCA, and Gold's Express, plus I can go to the gym when I travel. I'm pretty sure that my LA Fitness membership allows me to go to any of their gyms. My membership card for there looks like a regular membership and I have the same access/benefits as a regular member. I'd go in and ask them if they are included in the program - they should know about it.
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Post by AN on Apr 22, 2016 15:16:57 GMT
Thanks for mentioning both of these things. I'll check out the Irma (most pictures I've seen online look really shapeless and boring, but I'm sure if you accessorize right and get the right fit, it looks good). ALSO! I looked online at my health insurance, and they do offer a workout center membership for a $25 initiation fee and $25/month. Most of the LA Fitness locations are on it, but the one closest to my house is not. It is a very new location that just opened in late February and had their grand opening in early April, so I'm guessing the location update hasn't trickled down yet. If I can do the membership through our insurance, it will save some money and gives me access to a lot more gyms. Not that I would use them, but it looks like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, some community centers, etc are included - a nice option when traveling. Again, unlikely to use them but for less money why not have more access? I'm going to ask about if they accept that membership at the one close to my home. I bought the Irma to match a set of leggings I had, and the color was a shade off. The top didn't look very flattering at all, so I had planned to sell it. Then I tried it on and it fit really nicely. I also have a Nicole dress. It was very comfortable and a nice change for the summer. I admit a lot of the patterns are very ugly and wouldn't get a second glance at a discount store, but they do make some cute prints too. If you'd like a good laugh, search for the page Lularoe Bloopers on Facebook - has a lot of prints which came out horribly wrong in the final products. That sounds a lot like my health insurance fitness program. BCBS? It's also nice because there isn't a contract. Through the program, I belong to LA Fitness, Gold's, YMCA, and Gold's Express, plus I can go to the gym when I travel. I'm pretty sure that my LA Fitness membership allows me to go to any of their gyms. My membership card for there looks like a regular membership and I have the same access/benefits as a regular member. I'd go in and ask them if they are included in the program - they should know about it. Yes, BCBS. Thank you!!! That is great. And can't wait to check out the bloopers...
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 22, 2016 15:22:10 GMT
It's been a crazy week here. Luckily I work 4x10s so I have Friday, Sat, and Sun off. I'm looking forward to relaxing this weekend and making good, healthy meals. I've eaten way too much fast food this week!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 18:34:59 GMT
brandy327 Grocery shopping, ugh!! So nice when it is all done, but especially when you have to go multiple places - such a pain. I'm going to a LulaRoe "Pop Up Shop" - aka in-home party - tonight at a neighbor's house. I'm looking forward to it. I think a lot of the clothes are honestly fug unless you accessorize really well (belt, cute necklace, etc), but they look comfy and I'm interested to see them in person. If they have the "Classic tee" style still, that's probably what I will go for. I so want to be a leggings person, but I don't really have shirts the right length to wear with them. I'm tall and even shirts that are meant to be long tend to be just the right length on me. They also seem like they'd be hot in the summer, although everyone says they aren't. Maybe. We'll see. I don't want to drop $60 on a dress, but I can probably stomach $30 on a t-shirt and a pair of leggings or something similar. I really like their Cassie skirts. I don't like their dresses at all but have 3 shirts. I get a lot of compliments on them too.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 18:39:21 GMT
Yesterday I was whining because I felt I wasn't loosing fast like I was Jan-Mar. But this morning I found my minigoals I had written down when I started WW in January and I realized I hit my mini-goal. I wanted to loose 30 before I did the 5K this Sunday and as of this morning I have lost 33. Sometimes I get so caught up in the daily stuff I forget to look at the big picture!
I GW is only 15.8 lbs away and I wanted to accomplish that before we went on Vacation the end of June which is 42 days away. I don't think I will hit it but I should be pretty close.
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Post by STBC on Apr 22, 2016 18:41:37 GMT
I wanted to loose 30 before I did the 5K this Sunday and as of this morning I have lost 33. Sometimes I get so caught up in the daily stuff I forget to look at the big picture! Yahoo!!! Good luck and have fun at the race!
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