Posts by lajohnson1982

Hello all!!

I've been using OCM every other day for a week now (so basically, only used it 3x now). I can say that my face is extra soft, but it is bringing up the gunk and my face is breaking out worse than before. I am using EVOO, tea tree oil, Vitamin E, and threw in some lavender for smell.

I am going to give this a month. I figure it is just bringing up all the dirt and grime that is backed up right now. Also, on the days I don't use OCM, I will continue with my face wash.

I'll let ya'll know how it goes :)

krppt - thanks for the well wishes!!! I find that if i break down my to-do list by only one or two tasks at a time, I get them done fairly quickly and I feel so much more in control and productive!

jess - I am taking a lot of international politics, law, organizations, area studies, etc classes. i generally enjoy my papers, but this one is going to be a doosie!!

Thank you Molly and Med for the warm welcomes!! I'm hoping joining these challenges will give me some support in losing the weight. I've been on a plateau the last couple months and it's driving me BONKERS!!!! i'm lowering my calorie intake from 1500 to 1250 and adding new work outs (such as the jogging) - pray for me!! And thanks for the encouragement Med!!! I am not the jogging/running type at all!! I had asthma as a teenager, and ever since then have been afraid of running because I've had attacks before - and they're not fun!!

and congratulations, Med, on losing 30 pounds!! wooooo hooooooooo!!! i bet those baggy undies feel good

Hello everyone!!

First, for the question of the day -- I hate the original egg beaters!!! The one with yolk is ok, but the original made me gag!!! Never again!!

Ok, I think this is a great idea!! I am already in two groups to lose 10 lbs by July, but I am becoming a challenge whore :) No time like the summer to try to get that rockin body!!!

My goals are pretty much the same as yours, Molly, but I am personalizing them a bit:

1. to count my calories every day. I've only recently become conscious of this, and how my diet affects me. my biggest obstacle is planning my meals, just because I'm doing so much, I never think ahead when it comes to food!! I think I need to dedicate some time on the weekends before I go grocery shopping to draw up a menu for the week and stick to it!!

2. EXERCISE 5 days a week!! This is my first week sticking to this, and the week is almost over. I THINK I CAN I THINK I CAN! in an ideal world, I'd like to start jogging every morning. that means going to bed earlier. I THINK I CAN I THINK I CAN!

3. drink more water!

4. spend more time outside - this is where the jogging comes in, and the ol' hiking and biking!! hopefully swimming in the ol' water hole as well!!

This is great!! But #5 is false. My dogs try to drive all the time!!

YOU'LL LOVE IT!!! Don't worry about seeing it first!!! I ordered it from her website, and I've dog-eared just about every single page with things I want to try.

But, I am a fan of hers, so I might be biased :)

I am needing some motivation for school!!! I am currently getting my Master's in International Relations and Conflict Resolution. I was great until I was not told that a book did not come with my textbook order, so I had to order it off of Amazon....well, it was supposed to show up last Thursday, but HAS NOT SHOWN UP YET!! So, I am trying to get everything done I can without the actual book infront of me. AHH!!

Not only that, but I have a 15-20 page paper due in 6 weeks!! WHAT?!?

Wish me luck guys/girls!!

Great topic!! Anyone feeling down about their progress should check this thread out :)

This weekend, I was attending a quarterly conference for work. I was surprised with a $50 gift card (along with a Thank You card) to one of my favorite restuarants!! It was supposed to be anonymous, but I figured it out. Just for doing my job. How nice was that??

Not to toot my own horn, but part of what makes me, me, is that I adopt deployed soldiers. The military is a big passion of mine, and I try to do all I can for our servicemen and women. This conference I went to took place at a very posh hotel, with lots of guests coming in and out. Well, I ran into a couple different guys in uniform. I stopped for a split second to just thank them for serving our country. You should have seen the smile on their faces!!! Man, doing that just gives me a huge rush!!

i can't run - get shin splits (trying leg exercises to prevent this, so I can learn how to run!) i always use the elliptical at the gym, and i get twice the work-out as i do on the treadmill. i always feel better using the elliptical. i say whatever you feel comfortable doing - but i WILL learn to run one day!! ;-)

these are all great suggestions and going on my shopping list!! thanks everyone!!

I don't see West Virginia...

thanks colburn :)

The weather is crazy here!! one day it's 70 degrees, the next three we get flash flooding....this morning was nice, but now it looks like it's going to rain again.... hopefully it clears up!! I like to go swimming and hiking and camping in the summer!! how bout you? tell me some more about yourself!!

Lindsay

Hey Holly! Welcome! Sci-fi girls unite!!

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): lajohnson1982
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Lindsay
3. Age & Sex: 26 year old female
4. General Location: West By God Virginia!
5. Married? Single? single but in a relationship
6. Kids? Furbabies? my family pets, i have one psycho kitty, and any friendly- looking animals I meet along the way! (got me in trouble once, got the scar on my finger to prove it!!)
7. Favorite color? PINK and brown. yes, I have the pink tool kit and kitchen tools
8. Favorite movie? O Brother Where Art Thou?, King Kong
9. Hobbies? i adopt soldiers who are deployed. man, it is really rewarding and fills me with such great joy!!! I also love to read - if i could get paid to stay home and read all day, I would!!! if you ever need your house painted or cabinets/lighting fixtures/etc installed, give me a ring!! once i finish my current class, I am going to start volunteering at my local VA hospital as well.
10. Favorite Snack? those yummy super soft cookies from Walmart - basically just plain sugar melting in your mouth!! mmmm!!
11. Favorite Beverage? the sweetest iced tea you can find (I'm trying to cut down on the sweetness though *tear*)
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? barbeques, thinking of meals ahead of time, and TIME!!!
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? lose 15 lbs by November
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? DISHES!!! my sink can attest to this at the moment....
15. How did you find Calorie Count? searched for a calorie counter and voila!!
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? i'm really hoping to find some great people on here to share in encouragement and advice so I can get my act together!! this seems like an awesome site!! don't be shy - feel free to say hello!! :)