The Searchers. A movie starring the infamous John Wayne. You can never go wrong with John Wayne. This one, I have never seen or heard of until I saw it on this list. Then I told my Auntie Donna about my list and she told me "you have to watch The Searchers". Well, I took Aunties advice.
The Searchers is of course a western, made in 1956, directed by John Ford. John Wayne is a veteran of the Civil War and he returns home to Texas; three years after the war is over. The welcome home is ...well, moderate to say the least. Although I will say there is some tension between him and his brothers wife. If you watch this movie; pay attention to the interaction between the two. I have a feeling these too were more that just brother and sister in law.
The movie escalculates when a band of Commache Indians attack the family. Well, you don't attack John Waynes kin and expect to ride away peacefully. I won't say to much as fear of giving the entire movie away. But I will say that this is a good Cowboys v. Indians movie. I love the humor behind the dramatic side of the movie. The scenary is wonderful as well as John Wayne. The acting is a little over the top for the supporting characters; borderline silly. But I believe that during this period in cinema a good many movie actors are that way.
If you are a true John Wayne fan you will love this movie. He is funny, rude, and tough like always. Me..hate a John Wayne movie...."That'll be the day"!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
Movie #2 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
The second movie that I decided to watch was AFI's #50 pick; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I will tell you all that this movie did not disappoint me, as if anything with Paul Newman could disappoint me. It had a mix a everything, action, drama and humor. The chemistry between Paul Newman and Robert Redford is so much fun to watch.
As the movie begins we see a little short film of the "Hole in the Wall Gang". Then the opening of the story begins with Paul Newmans eyes; well I was hooked. Right away you are charmed by his humor. Then you see Robert Redford playing cards in a local saloon. A man accuses him of cheating without knowing who he is. When he finds out he backs off and Butch and Sundance leave town. Upon return to their hideout Butch is challenged for leader because the gang is upset about the long absenses. Needless to say it doesn't go so well for the challenger. Upon winning the challenge, another gang member informs Butch of the plans to rob the train....twice. Butch decides that is a good idea.
The first robbery goes as planned. The second one was not as successful. Upon blowing up the train car; they are met with an odd looking small train. The door opens and out jumps a gang of lawmen. These men track them all over the place through the valleys; up mountains, through towns and rivers. They finally lose them. Upon returning to a friends home they learn that the head of Union Pacific has hand selected men to track and capture them. Sensing that they can't stay Butch convinces them that they need to go to Bolvia.
Bolvia turns out to be a disappointment as they do not speak spanish and they have to learn how to speak the language in order to rob the banks. They get a repuation and one night Butch sees the hat of the main lawman that hunted them in the states. The decided to go straight, but that doesn't work out to well. Upon robbing a band of men with the payroll for the mines they take a mule. The mule is marked and as they stop in the town a boy noticed the mule who is branded. They are then ambushed by the local policia.
I love the way this movie ended. It left you with a since of hope...maybe just maybe they made it. This is a movie that I am truly glad I watched. It was entertaining all the way through.. and really....how could you go wrong with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. It is a MUST on your movie list.
As the movie begins we see a little short film of the "Hole in the Wall Gang". Then the opening of the story begins with Paul Newmans eyes; well I was hooked. Right away you are charmed by his humor. Then you see Robert Redford playing cards in a local saloon. A man accuses him of cheating without knowing who he is. When he finds out he backs off and Butch and Sundance leave town. Upon return to their hideout Butch is challenged for leader because the gang is upset about the long absenses. Needless to say it doesn't go so well for the challenger. Upon winning the challenge, another gang member informs Butch of the plans to rob the train....twice. Butch decides that is a good idea.
The first robbery goes as planned. The second one was not as successful. Upon blowing up the train car; they are met with an odd looking small train. The door opens and out jumps a gang of lawmen. These men track them all over the place through the valleys; up mountains, through towns and rivers. They finally lose them. Upon returning to a friends home they learn that the head of Union Pacific has hand selected men to track and capture them. Sensing that they can't stay Butch convinces them that they need to go to Bolvia.
Bolvia turns out to be a disappointment as they do not speak spanish and they have to learn how to speak the language in order to rob the banks. They get a repuation and one night Butch sees the hat of the main lawman that hunted them in the states. The decided to go straight, but that doesn't work out to well. Upon robbing a band of men with the payroll for the mines they take a mule. The mule is marked and as they stop in the town a boy noticed the mule who is branded. They are then ambushed by the local policia.
I love the way this movie ended. It left you with a since of hope...maybe just maybe they made it. This is a movie that I am truly glad I watched. It was entertaining all the way through.. and really....how could you go wrong with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. It is a MUST on your movie list.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
AFI's 100 Greatest Movies - #1 Citizen Kane
As I was exploring my new Kindle Fire, I decided to take a gander at the movies I can stream for free...well free being through my membership to Amazon Prime. I came across a movie that I have heard so much about, but never seen. Citizen Kane. After all, I have heard people talk about how great it is and how it is a "must see". If you don't know what "rosebud" is then obviously you don't pay attention to popular culture. Not having anything else to do, I decided why the hell not. So, I put my earphones on and had at it.
As the movie begins it is classic Orson Welles. The cinematography alone is captivating. The concept is a little intriguing. A boy is given away by this mother to a man who, she has entrusted with the money she has acquired from a land deal. Of course, the boy doesn't want to go but, he does and has the best of everything. But as he ages, the things that he longs for elude him. Love and happiness.
It begins with his dying words of "rosebud". Then all the sudden you are thrown into this newsreel of his life. His mansion in Florida is the at the center of the newsreel. Then the news men are in the viewing room, the head guy is saying that he wants a different spin on Kane's life. A more human story. So he enlists another to go in search of the meaning behind "rosebud". So, Mr. Thompson sets off to discover the meaning of it. He interviews several people; the ex-wife, the business manager and then the best friend. Reads the memoirs of the man who raised him. All through the process Kane's life is discussed but no mention of "rosebud". The people who knew him best really didn't know him. At the end of the movie, Mr. Thompson speaks to his butler and the butler tells him that he had only heard him utter that word once before and that was when his second wife left him. Mr. Thompson decides that no one knows what he meant by his dying words and the camera pans out over the vast collection of things that Kane has acquired through out his life. As the movie ends, you see the house staff throwing the "junk" in the furnace. They toss a sled into the furnace it is only then that you realize what it meant.
I am on the fence about this movie. I really don't know if I like it or not. The story of his life was interesting to watch unfold, but the ending left me unsatisfied. I felt like..."ok, I waited for this?" Do I agree with the number 1 status. No, I don't. I guess it is just a matter of opinion. Would I recommend it? It depends on the person.
As the movie begins it is classic Orson Welles. The cinematography alone is captivating. The concept is a little intriguing. A boy is given away by this mother to a man who, she has entrusted with the money she has acquired from a land deal. Of course, the boy doesn't want to go but, he does and has the best of everything. But as he ages, the things that he longs for elude him. Love and happiness.
It begins with his dying words of "rosebud". Then all the sudden you are thrown into this newsreel of his life. His mansion in Florida is the at the center of the newsreel. Then the news men are in the viewing room, the head guy is saying that he wants a different spin on Kane's life. A more human story. So he enlists another to go in search of the meaning behind "rosebud". So, Mr. Thompson sets off to discover the meaning of it. He interviews several people; the ex-wife, the business manager and then the best friend. Reads the memoirs of the man who raised him. All through the process Kane's life is discussed but no mention of "rosebud". The people who knew him best really didn't know him. At the end of the movie, Mr. Thompson speaks to his butler and the butler tells him that he had only heard him utter that word once before and that was when his second wife left him. Mr. Thompson decides that no one knows what he meant by his dying words and the camera pans out over the vast collection of things that Kane has acquired through out his life. As the movie ends, you see the house staff throwing the "junk" in the furnace. They toss a sled into the furnace it is only then that you realize what it meant.
I am on the fence about this movie. I really don't know if I like it or not. The story of his life was interesting to watch unfold, but the ending left me unsatisfied. I felt like..."ok, I waited for this?" Do I agree with the number 1 status. No, I don't. I guess it is just a matter of opinion. Would I recommend it? It depends on the person.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
THE DIET - DAY 5 ugh
Well, day 5 of the diet is done and I only lost .2lbs. Alas, I know where I went wrong yesterday. I had a small coke zero and then didn't drink enough water afterwards. :( Oh well, today is a new day! But 11lbs in 5 days is nothing to be ashamed of. :) I am proud of my goal of the 10lbs!! I know I can keep doing it, with www.affordable-weightloss.com and little baby steps.
Weekends are the hardest for me because usually on Saturday ..it is go go go .... Austin has 3 basketball games today so this should be interesting. Going to try to be good ...wait...we don't try ....WE DO!!
Have a wonderful Saturday my friends!! :-*
Weekends are the hardest for me because usually on Saturday ..it is go go go .... Austin has 3 basketball games today so this should be interesting. Going to try to be good ...wait...we don't try ....WE DO!!
Have a wonderful Saturday my friends!! :-*
Friday, March 23, 2012
THE DIET - Day 4 -- Goal Reached
Good Morning, Well, day 4 on the diet...I lost another 1.6lbs bringing my 4 day total weight loss to 10.8lbs. Woot WoOt! I only have 20 more til Vegas...with help may a few more :) I have to tell you it feels good to reach a goal. Going to keep the goals small and attainable so I don't get discourage especially when I stall or don't lose what I want to lose. :)
Again ..do you want to lose 10lbs in 4 days...u know you can do it to!! Heck, if I can...you sure can. With the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com .... YOU CAN DO IT!! HAPPY FRIDAY! :)
Again ..do you want to lose 10lbs in 4 days...u know you can do it to!! Heck, if I can...you sure can. With the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com .... YOU CAN DO IT!! HAPPY FRIDAY! :)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Diet - Day 3
Well, Day 3 is gone and I am down another 1.6lbs. Only .8lbs to my weekly goal of 10lbs. I tell you I am more motivated this time than any other. Maybe it is because I have Vegas coming up. Some of you may ask....10lbs in a week? How is that possible? I will tell you how this is possible.
1. Make a Deal with yourself to lose weight.
2. Visit www.affordable-weightloss.com
3. Order your weightloss drops
4. Follow the diet.
Most of you may say 500 calories? Oh My God, I can't eat just 500 calories. Well, I felt that way to. But I decided to try it anyway. I will tell you all this, that the first week is the hardest. But when you see the weight meltaway within days, you will be more than willing to keep with it. Don't you think you owe it to yourself to at least try it? I know I thought I did and I am glad that my friend Jennifer Keen got me to try it. Then I have met several women who are extremely supportive and helpful. So, come and join the weightloss train.. Go to www.affordable-weightloss.com and start your journey like me. You will be glad you did! :) If you have any questions you can always like affordablehcgdiet on facebook and Shea and the ladies will be more than willing to answer them!!!
1. Make a Deal with yourself to lose weight.
2. Visit www.affordable-weightloss.com
3. Order your weightloss drops
4. Follow the diet.
Most of you may say 500 calories? Oh My God, I can't eat just 500 calories. Well, I felt that way to. But I decided to try it anyway. I will tell you all this, that the first week is the hardest. But when you see the weight meltaway within days, you will be more than willing to keep with it. Don't you think you owe it to yourself to at least try it? I know I thought I did and I am glad that my friend Jennifer Keen got me to try it. Then I have met several women who are extremely supportive and helpful. So, come and join the weightloss train.. Go to www.affordable-weightloss.com and start your journey like me. You will be glad you did! :) If you have any questions you can always like affordablehcgdiet on facebook and Shea and the ladies will be more than willing to answer them!!!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
The Diet - Day 2
Happy Wednesday my friends. I hope you all had a great start to your week. So far mine has been pleasant. I lost 4.4lbs this morning. YaY me! Total of 7.6lbs in 2 days. I am kind of proud of myself because I was fighting my other personality yesterday. I wanted some peanut M&M's and some sweet tea! She kept telling me.."you know you want it". "Come on!" But I fought back and my reward was a 4lb loss! Kind of impowers me! Lets me know that I can fight the food "urges". I have 21 days until my Vegas trip. I am hoping to hit Vegas 30lbs lighter. I know with the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com I can do it!!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Let it Begin
Well, day one is down and I lost 3.2lbs. It is nice looking down and the scale and seeing the numbers go down.
You know I am still not ready to admit to myself nor anyone else how much weight I need to lose. I think it is due to the fact that I am ashamed of myself for letting it get this bad. I blame myself for this. I should have taken the steps necessary to lose this weight years ago, but I think I was scared, but scared of what I am not exactly sure yet. Is it I am afraid that I would not be able to enjoy the food that has been apart of my life for so long? Is it because, I don't know who or what I am if I am thinner. I mean I like me. I just don't want to be a fat me. I know that being overweight does not make you who you are. Even if I drop the weight I know it won't change who I am, it will just change the way I feel and look. But the journey is a scary one. What if I fail? But I can't dwell on the what if's. I have to do this for me...for me. But with the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com, I can tell you I won't be alone and these folks are very supportive :) I just have to remember that I CAN do this. :) Happy Losing!!!
You know I am still not ready to admit to myself nor anyone else how much weight I need to lose. I think it is due to the fact that I am ashamed of myself for letting it get this bad. I blame myself for this. I should have taken the steps necessary to lose this weight years ago, but I think I was scared, but scared of what I am not exactly sure yet. Is it I am afraid that I would not be able to enjoy the food that has been apart of my life for so long? Is it because, I don't know who or what I am if I am thinner. I mean I like me. I just don't want to be a fat me. I know that being overweight does not make you who you are. Even if I drop the weight I know it won't change who I am, it will just change the way I feel and look. But the journey is a scary one. What if I fail? But I can't dwell on the what if's. I have to do this for me...for me. But with the help of www.affordable-weightloss.com, I can tell you I won't be alone and these folks are very supportive :) I just have to remember that I CAN do this. :) Happy Losing!!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
New Me?
Hello everyone, I have decided that maybe I should keep a blog diary of my dieting to see if it will help me stay on track. It seems that whenever I begin this diet something happens. First time, former boss lady decided it was a good idea to hit me in the head. Second time, the ex decided that he finally wanted to be a father and started a whole new battle. So now the third time is a charm. So, I decided that maybe if I write out my thoughts and feelings on matters of stress it will help. Stress is what causes me to find the comfort of food. So, here I go .....again. I plan on sticking with it this time. I need to, for me.
So for everyone who wants to cause me stress.... :-p lol. HAPPY DIETING!!
So for everyone who wants to cause me stress.... :-p lol. HAPPY DIETING!!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
THE DIET - Day 10 -- Encouragement
Good Morning lovely ladies. I hope the scale was good to you all this morning. I am down another .8lbs; bringing my 10 day total to 13.8lbs. Not bad in 10 days.
There are days when I feel discouraged. Sometimes I feel like I am never going to get to my goal weight. I have so much to weight to lose; but then I think, I have so much to lose if I don't stay at this. I want to be able to do things with my son, go to theme parks and ride roller coasters, go to the water parks and go down the slides and not feel like the fat chic from "Norbort". I want this I do, but sometimes it seems so hard. Hard to stay on protocol, hard to drink all the water. But then all I have to do is visit the wonderful people at http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/. These are amazing women. They are fighting the same battle I am. You all are succeeding so well and it is a true encouragement to me. You all make the journey a lot easier. Without their support and encouragement; I would have given up a long time ago. Ever since I decided to start this journey, one thing I knew for certain, I would always be able to ask questions, talk about my fears, and laugh with you all. Thank you all so much for being a rock I can lean on and the kick in the butt I need when I am feeling down.
There are days when I feel discouraged. Sometimes I feel like I am never going to get to my goal weight. I have so much to weight to lose; but then I think, I have so much to lose if I don't stay at this. I want to be able to do things with my son, go to theme parks and ride roller coasters, go to the water parks and go down the slides and not feel like the fat chic from "Norbort". I want this I do, but sometimes it seems so hard. Hard to stay on protocol, hard to drink all the water. But then all I have to do is visit the wonderful people at http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/. These are amazing women. They are fighting the same battle I am. You all are succeeding so well and it is a true encouragement to me. You all make the journey a lot easier. Without their support and encouragement; I would have given up a long time ago. Ever since I decided to start this journey, one thing I knew for certain, I would always be able to ask questions, talk about my fears, and laugh with you all. Thank you all so much for being a rock I can lean on and the kick in the butt I need when I am feeling down.
Monday, May 2, 2011
THE DIET -- Day 9
Good Evening my friends. Sorry I didn't post earlier, I didn't have the time this morning. Well, I dropped another 1.4 lbs this morning. That is the number I want...this will bring my total weight loss to 20.4 lbs in 4 weeks; but 13 in 9 days. :) I am starting to feel better. I noticed I sleep better, but I still get sleepy around 3pm. But when I get sleepy I eat my 2nd fruit. I don't eat after 730pm. It seems to work for me. After dinner I try to drink 2 glasses of tea sweetned with stevia; then 2 glasses of water with lemon. I am hoping it will wash everything out by morning! I am still fighting off the urge to eat what I want. That battle is still raging along. But hopefully determination will win! With http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ and all the ladies support I get, it will!! <3 U all!! Good night!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
THE DIET -- Day 8 -- Self Confidence?
Good Evening Losers! I started this day on a positive. I lost .6lbs. Not my intended goal; but a loss is a loss; bringing my 8 day total to 11.6lbs.
I was thinking about this today. Last night when I was talking with my Aunt's they told me that getting my new job and losing weight will help me with my self confidence. I was like say wha? Do they think because I am overweight that I lack self confidence? I never once thought that my self confidence is low. I am shiznit and I will say it proudly. I am smart, funny, friendly(until someone pisses me off), pretty..no wait beautiful...and a all around wonderful person! My weight was never an issue of self confidence. It was a issue of self control. Then I thought..is there a difference. Sure I am an emotional eater; but it also comes with the fact that I LOVE food. That is where the addiction comes in. I was raised around strong women beautiful women, who asserted themselves in their lives. Never once have I ever thought I lacked self confidence or has that what I have been telling myself? I may need a few days to ponder that, but honestly, no I don't think I lack self confidence. My dad is a major part of my life and he taught me to respect other people I have to respect myself. "Never, be afraid to do what you want." "Always do your best." "Never start a fight, but if you are ever in one, make sure you finish it." He has always told me he is proud of me, not matter what, through the hard times. He never looked at me as a "fat" girl. I have always been hard on myself. I am hard on myself now because I let it get this far. I am the one who did this to myself. It wasn't because I didn't have self confidence. It is because I lacked self control; which I am proud to say that without http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I don't think I would have realized. Now I am getting control of my impulses. I don't feel the need to eat all the time. Especially when I am bored. Now I drink water when I am bored. Now I can say no!
I was thinking about this today. Last night when I was talking with my Aunt's they told me that getting my new job and losing weight will help me with my self confidence. I was like say wha? Do they think because I am overweight that I lack self confidence? I never once thought that my self confidence is low. I am shiznit and I will say it proudly. I am smart, funny, friendly(until someone pisses me off), pretty..no wait beautiful...and a all around wonderful person! My weight was never an issue of self confidence. It was a issue of self control. Then I thought..is there a difference. Sure I am an emotional eater; but it also comes with the fact that I LOVE food. That is where the addiction comes in. I was raised around strong women beautiful women, who asserted themselves in their lives. Never once have I ever thought I lacked self confidence or has that what I have been telling myself? I may need a few days to ponder that, but honestly, no I don't think I lack self confidence. My dad is a major part of my life and he taught me to respect other people I have to respect myself. "Never, be afraid to do what you want." "Always do your best." "Never start a fight, but if you are ever in one, make sure you finish it." He has always told me he is proud of me, not matter what, through the hard times. He never looked at me as a "fat" girl. I have always been hard on myself. I am hard on myself now because I let it get this far. I am the one who did this to myself. It wasn't because I didn't have self confidence. It is because I lacked self control; which I am proud to say that without http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I don't think I would have realized. Now I am getting control of my impulses. I don't feel the need to eat all the time. Especially when I am bored. Now I drink water when I am bored. Now I can say no!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
THE DIET - Day 7
Well, I know I usually do this in the morning but on the weekends it may be in the evening. I hope everyone had a happy saturday. I had to be up and at them early this morning, Austin had is last soccer game. Just enough time to have my egg, bacon, and tea then off we went. Where he plays soccer at the HUGE complex and I swear you have to walk a half mile to get to the field..So I am taking that as my walking for today. :) Then I spent the day with my mom (who is the greatest). We went to the Movies...you know..the movies are a lot cheaper now that I am on this diet. Didn't even want popcorn or a soda. Just drank my water and watch sexAy Robert Pattinson play with an elephant :) We also went to lunch. Now this was a chore. We went to Texas Roadhouse. YUMMY. I was proud of myself; I didn't naw on the butter rolls with the cinnamin butter; I order a steak and salad. I cut my steak in half and put it in a to go box. Yes the other half was dinner; with broccoli.
Then the real challenge came. We went to my Aunts house, my other Aunt bought chips and dip. I was staring at them..but to my surprise...I really didn't want them. I let them eat and talk eat and talk..and it didn't bother me. So my willpower stayed strong today. I if I do say so...am proud of myself. :) Without http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I don't think it would have been possible.
Then the real challenge came. We went to my Aunts house, my other Aunt bought chips and dip. I was staring at them..but to my surprise...I really didn't want them. I let them eat and talk eat and talk..and it didn't bother me. So my willpower stayed strong today. I if I do say so...am proud of myself. :) Without http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I don't think it would have been possible.
Friday, April 29, 2011
THE DIET -- DAY 6
Happy Friday to all my losers! I hope you all had a wonderful week. With http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ my week was wonderful. Since Sunday I am down a total of 10.2lbs. That is amazing considering I had a slip yesterday.
The wonderful part of being a woman is the fact that we have a certain week where you retain water, feel bloated, have cramps..and if you are anything like me crave sweets until it becomes an obession. Yesterday, I couldn't take it anymore.. I gave in. But instead of eating a whole king size candy bar; I had one hershey's kiss. That was plenty. After I ate it I chugged water like the water supply was running out. I didn't feel bad that I ate it, because for someone like me it is amazing that I didn't eat 10 hershey kisses. One was enough to cure my craving, which I think without the HCG diet would never have happened. I am hoping that today that craving is satisifed and that I can complete my goal of 20lbs by Mothers Day. 9.8lbs to go in that would be roughly 1lb a day. I can do this. Again, thank you all for all your support! It is so much easier when you have people rooting for you!! Happy Losing and have a great Friday!
The wonderful part of being a woman is the fact that we have a certain week where you retain water, feel bloated, have cramps..and if you are anything like me crave sweets until it becomes an obession. Yesterday, I couldn't take it anymore.. I gave in. But instead of eating a whole king size candy bar; I had one hershey's kiss. That was plenty. After I ate it I chugged water like the water supply was running out. I didn't feel bad that I ate it, because for someone like me it is amazing that I didn't eat 10 hershey kisses. One was enough to cure my craving, which I think without the HCG diet would never have happened. I am hoping that today that craving is satisifed and that I can complete my goal of 20lbs by Mothers Day. 9.8lbs to go in that would be roughly 1lb a day. I can do this. Again, thank you all for all your support! It is so much easier when you have people rooting for you!! Happy Losing and have a great Friday!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
THE DIET -- DAY 5
Hello again! So far this morning has started out great. I am down another 1.6 pounds. Bringing my total 5 day weight loss to 9.6lbs. I never thought I would be excited to step on a scale. But since I started this diet from http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I have been eager to see my progress! I haven't gotten me a measuring tape yet. That is another hill I have to overcome. I was scared to find out what I weighed. I am still scared to see my measurements.
U know what is funny. When I lose weight the areas in which I lose is my face, chest, fingers, legs and feet. My Shirts are getting to big; my rings are loose; and my shoes are to big. My pants are getting there..slowly. But I will take it where I can. This journey so far has been amazing and it is just beginning. It is amazing how being such a loser can change your life. :)
Happy Dieting Everyone!!
U know what is funny. When I lose weight the areas in which I lose is my face, chest, fingers, legs and feet. My Shirts are getting to big; my rings are loose; and my shoes are to big. My pants are getting there..slowly. But I will take it where I can. This journey so far has been amazing and it is just beginning. It is amazing how being such a loser can change your life. :)
Happy Dieting Everyone!!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
THE DIET -- Day 4 --
Good morning. I am down another pound. Bringing my 4 day weight loss total to 8lbs. After starting this diet from http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I am feeling better. I don't feel as tired or as foggy. I feel like I can think clearly and my memory has improved. :) (not sure if that is a good thing).
I was thinking yesterday. (I know..uhoh).. For people like me I believe food is an addiction. It can comfort you through life. Just like some people are alocholics ..I am a foodaholic. I love food. Food is awesome. There is no "bad" food. If it was bad..then why are they allowed to sell it? Growing up in a town obessed with food is hard for someone like me. We have a 10 day party here that celebrates food. You have..the Oyster bake, niosa; taste of new orleans; the tastes of the north side... You go down town in April; food vendors are everywhere. Serving turkey legs, sausage on a stick; chicken on a stick; steak on a stick; with a tortilla...ummm If it is on a stick it is awesome! Portable food..YES! Not to mention the tacos; omg the tacos! If you haven't been to San Antonio you haven't had mexican food! The food here is the bomb! So what is a girl whom LOVES food to do.. I eat. I eat. and I eat. All the sudden you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and you go "wow, No more cheese enchildas for me". But it is so good you can't stop. You know what that is ...an addict. So to everyone out there....Hello..my name is Corrie and I am a foodaholic! I am going to have ups and downs. I am always going to be a addict. It is a constant battle that I will be fighting; but in the end I will come out victorious!
I was thinking yesterday. (I know..uhoh).. For people like me I believe food is an addiction. It can comfort you through life. Just like some people are alocholics ..I am a foodaholic. I love food. Food is awesome. There is no "bad" food. If it was bad..then why are they allowed to sell it? Growing up in a town obessed with food is hard for someone like me. We have a 10 day party here that celebrates food. You have..the Oyster bake, niosa; taste of new orleans; the tastes of the north side... You go down town in April; food vendors are everywhere. Serving turkey legs, sausage on a stick; chicken on a stick; steak on a stick; with a tortilla...ummm If it is on a stick it is awesome! Portable food..YES! Not to mention the tacos; omg the tacos! If you haven't been to San Antonio you haven't had mexican food! The food here is the bomb! So what is a girl whom LOVES food to do.. I eat. I eat. and I eat. All the sudden you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and you go "wow, No more cheese enchildas for me". But it is so good you can't stop. You know what that is ...an addict. So to everyone out there....Hello..my name is Corrie and I am a foodaholic! I am going to have ups and downs. I am always going to be a addict. It is a constant battle that I will be fighting; but in the end I will come out victorious!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
THE DIET -- DAY 3 -- Revelation
Good morning to you all! So far this week has been great. Very rarely do I say that on a Tuesday! I told my boss that I was quitting. She acted like she wasn't surprised. I think she knew it was coming. Maybe my unhappiness showed; even though I thought I was covering it pretty well. For the past few days I have been waking up in a great mood. Which I haven't done in a while. Not to mention; I have lost another 2.8lbs this morning. Bringing my total to 7lbs in 3 days. Now some people find this to be "extreme". I don't know why. I feel better than I have felt in a long time. I am losing weight and my attitude about myself is starting to change. Without http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ this couldn't have been possible. I want to thank my friend Jennifer Keen; without seeing her progress and her sharing her story; I don't think I could have done this. The knowledge that I know someone who is successful on this diet and I see her progress lets me know that this isn't just another gimic. I have tried to many things...including Jenny Craig. Jenny worked but it was soo expensive. I lost the weight but when I couldn't afford it anymore I gained it back and then some. When I went off this diet for 2 1/2 weeks and only gained 4lbs back..I thought wow..this stuff is going to help me keep it off!
Monday, April 25, 2011
THE DIET -- Day 2
Day 2 of the HCG diet. I lost 4.2lbs. I lost the 4 I gained back plus .2. How awesome is that? I love how you don't have to wait a whole week to see the results. I like how you don't have to wait a whole month before you actually go down a dress size. :) If you are truly serious about losing weight. This diet is for you.
http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store for me!!
http://www.affordablehcgdiet.com/ I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store for me!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
THE DIET
I have re-started my diet again. I was pleased to know that I have only gained back 4lbs of the 12 that I had lost. I am more ready now to accomplish this goal than before.
After I lost my 12lbs I experienced some set backs. Day 11, I was at work and boss lady decided she didn't like my answer to a question so she thought it was a good idea to slap me upside the head. I haven't felt anger like that in a very long time. I set it aside and tried to move on. Then the following morning, I experienced a revelation. I was not happy there. I was going through the motions of the job. I all the sudden became miserable. Not good for someone who is an emotional eater. When I am sad..I eat...when I am happy...I eat..When I am bored... I eat...well, you get the picture. During these past two weeks, I have been looking for a change. I called everyone I could think of to see if they were hiring. Then I got a call from the person whom I REALLY wanted to work for. She scheduled me an interview; the interview was going great, then she said the words that I thought was the deal breaker: "How bad will (boss lady) hurt me if I hire you?" I thought..wow...this is going to be harder than I thought. Then I decided to tell her why I needed a new job. She agreed that what she did was inapproiate. She said she had a few more interviews and she would let me know by early next week (4/19-4/20). Well, April 20th came and went. Nothing... So on 4/22/...back to craigslist I go..ahh..JPL (atty) was looking for a bankruptcy legal assistant. YAY! So, I sent them my resume and 15 minutes later I get a call. Mr. L; "Are you still with (boss lady)?" "Yes" "why are you looking for new employment" .. "Well, I need to find something with benefits and a future"... "Well, other attorney's don't really like to hire other attorney's assistants. It is bad form and it can cause problems." My first thought was.."What?" The second was.."I'm stuck". After that conversation, I was miserable. I went to the bathroom...cried..then washed my face..and went back to work. Then, a call... "Corrie, I am here with (other atty) and we would like to offer you the job...If we can afford you." I was shaking. Could it be? Am I really done here? She quoted me the amount they were offering...I couldn't talk..I couldn't breathe...$5000 more a year than what I am making now??? plus benefits??? "Thank you soo much, I will be more than happy to except your offer and I looking forward to working for you." In 10 minutes, my life was changed. I had a job with a future, benefits, ...I had a grown up job. No more getting hit...No more having to deal with temper tanturms, no more having to put up with her! Just when I thought I was stuck..just when I thought I had no future...When I thought I was going to have to start over; Someone decided that I was worth the risk ..someone thought I was worth something. Now it is time for me to believe it too. No one is as hard on me as me. I have been unhappy with myself for a while. I realize that now. I realize that no one has been "holding me down" I have been holding myself down. It starts with the weight; It will end with the weight. I need to do this for me and for my son. I am ready to do this....for real this time!
After I lost my 12lbs I experienced some set backs. Day 11, I was at work and boss lady decided she didn't like my answer to a question so she thought it was a good idea to slap me upside the head. I haven't felt anger like that in a very long time. I set it aside and tried to move on. Then the following morning, I experienced a revelation. I was not happy there. I was going through the motions of the job. I all the sudden became miserable. Not good for someone who is an emotional eater. When I am sad..I eat...when I am happy...I eat..When I am bored... I eat...well, you get the picture. During these past two weeks, I have been looking for a change. I called everyone I could think of to see if they were hiring. Then I got a call from the person whom I REALLY wanted to work for. She scheduled me an interview; the interview was going great, then she said the words that I thought was the deal breaker: "How bad will (boss lady) hurt me if I hire you?" I thought..wow...this is going to be harder than I thought. Then I decided to tell her why I needed a new job. She agreed that what she did was inapproiate. She said she had a few more interviews and she would let me know by early next week (4/19-4/20). Well, April 20th came and went. Nothing... So on 4/22/...back to craigslist I go..ahh..JPL (atty) was looking for a bankruptcy legal assistant. YAY! So, I sent them my resume and 15 minutes later I get a call. Mr. L; "Are you still with (boss lady)?" "Yes" "why are you looking for new employment" .. "Well, I need to find something with benefits and a future"... "Well, other attorney's don't really like to hire other attorney's assistants. It is bad form and it can cause problems." My first thought was.."What?" The second was.."I'm stuck". After that conversation, I was miserable. I went to the bathroom...cried..then washed my face..and went back to work. Then, a call... "Corrie, I am here with (other atty) and we would like to offer you the job...If we can afford you." I was shaking. Could it be? Am I really done here? She quoted me the amount they were offering...I couldn't talk..I couldn't breathe...$5000 more a year than what I am making now??? plus benefits??? "Thank you soo much, I will be more than happy to except your offer and I looking forward to working for you." In 10 minutes, my life was changed. I had a job with a future, benefits, ...I had a grown up job. No more getting hit...No more having to deal with temper tanturms, no more having to put up with her! Just when I thought I was stuck..just when I thought I had no future...When I thought I was going to have to start over; Someone decided that I was worth the risk ..someone thought I was worth something. Now it is time for me to believe it too. No one is as hard on me as me. I have been unhappy with myself for a while. I realize that now. I realize that no one has been "holding me down" I have been holding myself down. It starts with the weight; It will end with the weight. I need to do this for me and for my son. I am ready to do this....for real this time!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Random Thought of the Day
I have been wondering about something for a couple of days now. It has to do with a sensative subject. I don't like to discuss this subject because ah..to each his or her own. But my thought is Religion. Me personally, I don't believe in "religion". Don't get me wrong, I believe in God and I also believe in the greater good. But I don't see what it is about religion. Are Baptist better than Methodists? Are Catholics better than Protestants? Are scienctologists better than all of them? (Some would say so). Are Athestist better than all of us who choose to believe?
I will tell you this. I am sick to death of some Athestists. I don't care if you don't believe, that is your choice. But for the love of God, stop forcing your beliefs on me! Stop trying to take God away from me. I want to celebrate the day Jesus was born. I want to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. You want to know why? Because, I believe. Some call us morons, because we believe. In turn, I call them souless. When you get to wherever you are going and you have to answer for yourself; Good Luck.
I don't like to get into this whole issue of why I believe, but that is another blog. But what I do want to say is this. This country was founded on the belief in God and that he would lead the "pilgrims" to religious freedom. This country was "freed" because the people believed God was on our side. As the years progressed, we have slowly started to phase God out of our lives. He is no longer allowed in schools. Has it gotten better because of it? When are we finally going to say enough? When are we finally going to tell the Athestist to stop? Just because they don't believe, doesn't mean I don't. Just because they don't want to teach their children the value of God and the difference between right and wrong, I have to make sacrifices to appease them? Since when? I am also protected by that clause in the first amendment that states "freedom of religion". So, I oppose the fact that they want to take God away from our children, schools, and public servants! And away from me. What gives the right to try also gives me the right to say no! So, I say no.
I will tell you this. I am sick to death of some Athestists. I don't care if you don't believe, that is your choice. But for the love of God, stop forcing your beliefs on me! Stop trying to take God away from me. I want to celebrate the day Jesus was born. I want to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. You want to know why? Because, I believe. Some call us morons, because we believe. In turn, I call them souless. When you get to wherever you are going and you have to answer for yourself; Good Luck.
I don't like to get into this whole issue of why I believe, but that is another blog. But what I do want to say is this. This country was founded on the belief in God and that he would lead the "pilgrims" to religious freedom. This country was "freed" because the people believed God was on our side. As the years progressed, we have slowly started to phase God out of our lives. He is no longer allowed in schools. Has it gotten better because of it? When are we finally going to say enough? When are we finally going to tell the Athestist to stop? Just because they don't believe, doesn't mean I don't. Just because they don't want to teach their children the value of God and the difference between right and wrong, I have to make sacrifices to appease them? Since when? I am also protected by that clause in the first amendment that states "freedom of religion". So, I oppose the fact that they want to take God away from our children, schools, and public servants! And away from me. What gives the right to try also gives me the right to say no! So, I say no.
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