Posts by v_avila

Good morning all!

I've been away since Aug. 19th but I'm still doing my thing..
LW: 145
CW: 144
GW: 130.0

A bit of a loss (more like regular fluctuations) since last time I posted, so yay for me!

Linz, pbear hasn't logged on since mid july and hasn't posted in over a month.. =( I miss the originals too!! jajaja but it's nice to see so many new faces around..

Good luck ladies!! V

My cocker, Chai, absolutely loves to roll around in my wet hair after I shower. He will do this also with the towel I used to dry myself off. He likes to sleep with his head on my pillow and with his back against my back (I sleep on my side).

My pug, Bella, will lay down at the edge of my bed and place herself in front of the floor fan to sleep. Even if she is in deep sleep, if the fan is moved, she will readjust so she is in front of the fan again.

I had a cat who discovered that he could pee in the bathroom sink and that his pee would go down the drain without him having to cover it up.. yup. He would do that 'trick' often. Gross.

Original Post by thesuperbex:

Original Post by jblarghp:

I don't even get along with pg and I think she should stay.

Is it just me or has moderation gotten a bit more extreme on this site lately?

and yet people who compare homosexuality to alcoholism and bestiality get to stay?    grr.  

I am SERIOUSLY disappointed by ^ this. I had to use some extreme will power to refrain from giving the poster who made this offensive comparison a piece of my mind.. There are many other posters who are crude and rude, yet one of CC's better members is the one who goes.

This is really not OK.

About 10 years ago I noticed some numbness in my hands and back (around the shoulder blades) but because it wasn't painful I didn't really feel the need to see a doctor. The numbness would be most apparent at the end of my work day or whenever I had been sitting at my desk (working at the computer) for too long.

After about 6 - 12 months of no pain, my condition worsened due to extreme stress at work. In addition to being numb pretty much all the time, I developed torticollis. My neck had become so stiff from stress, that I couldn't sit, sleep or dress myself. I finally saw a neurologist who diagnosed me with having 2 herniated cervical discs. As it turns out, it's a hereditary condition that will eventually require surgery. I was given medication (no steroids!), physical therapy, and wore a neck brace for a month. I was encouraged to lose weight and exercise (which I have!) and haven't had any further issues. I do have the occasional pain here and there but it is certainly manageable.

I would suggest having it checked out before it becomes something serious.

Original Post by shg_chiquita:

i'm 5'4.5" and I weigh 144 (down from 178!) looking to weigh about 130 by the end of December :)

You are my exact twin!! I'm sure that you'll make 130lbs by your goal date, I hope I do too!!

Shauna, Friday weigh-ins will work fine for me. Anyone have any objections? I can do it any day of the week really..

Morning all!!

What do you guys think of setting an official weigh in day (weekly) for our little group? I have done this in the past with different groups and found it to be extremely motivating! Let me know what you think and what would be a good day for everyone...

Peachydot, you should be very proud of what you have accomplished!! I'm sorry to hear you had a bad fitting yesterday... have you looked into getting form fitting undergarments? I would also suggest watching your carbs and sodium, as well as avoid changing your exercise regime too much in the next few weeks as all could promote water retention.. I am sure you will be a beautiful bride!!

Mine is a dark brown floating night stand and the following items can be found on it at any given time:

A lamp
A couple of remote controls
Glass with water
Blackberry (ugh, I know!)
Various hair things (head band, rubber bands, hair pins, etc)

I've made plans to go jogging tonight and will do some jump rope afterward. I'm really looking forward to it now!

Hey peachydot, welcome to our little group!! is it your wedding that's coming up? I am a wedding planner in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and know all too well the pressure everyone (women especially!) is under when it comes to weddings...

Given enough time and with a little determination on our parts, we should see some great results!!

Hi Shauna!!

Well, you are doing much better than I am in the exercise department.. I was swimming, jogging and lifting free weights up until a few months ago but I have completely stopped! I work from home and lately my motivation is waning.. I love the idea of checking in but would also like to keep in check through our journals.. how does that sound?

Hope you're having a nice Sunday!

You can get one through CC by hovering over the Community tab and clicking on Add Ticcker (below Profile options).

You can also go to tickerfactory.com and choose from hundreds of options...

Hope this helps!

ETA: edited for clarity

I actually like jewels' suggestion. Your friend will likely not call you to talk about what happened but I believe it might be comforting for her to know that you care.

Your friend is definitely going through a difficult time. I try to keep in mind that when things like this happen, people tend to feel shame and guilt. Having someone from your past reach out and offer their support, may alleviate some of this pain.

Hey there!! I am 5'4.5 and 144 lbs. I started CC'ing in June of last year and successfully lost close to 35lbs. My original goal was to get down to 130 - 135lbs but I've been maintaining between 142 - 145 for the past 6 months and I really would like to give it another try!!

I'm game!!

My gf is a chef - she went through a work-study program at a culinary school in NY. The school she went to no longer offers the work-study program but I would imagine other schools offer the same. Why not look into this option?

Like others have said, you may benefit from first doing a stage at a restaurant so you can check out what it's like to work in a professional kitchen. This experience may help clarify things for you a bit...

Good luck!

Original Post by hotfuss:

Original Post by puff2:

so kassanovella whats your taken on my topic

 HAHAHAHAHAHA.  poor kassanovella

edit to add: seriously dude...you are being really really creepy and should just leave her alone :/

^^^ this

YESS!!! We are exactly the same height but I am about 20lbs heavier (ugh!). I have to say that I certainly wear my bikini with pride, and so should you!!

Enjoy your vacation!!