tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-301141642011-04-21T10:51:19.640-07:00My doctor said "Diet or die." Which one would you choose?cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1154960604541788822006-08-07T07:21:00.000-07:002006-08-07T08:04:54.613-07:00

Aloha everyone! Well, my Extreme Makeover Big Reveal has come and gone, and I've decided to permanently move my blog to makingovermichelle.blogspot.com.Can't wait to see you all there!!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1154265107630545972006-07-30T06:10:00.000-07:002006-07-30T06:11:47.636-07:00

Don't forget to check out my Extreme Makeover progress at makingovermichelle.blogspot.com! There's just 5 days left until the Big Reveal!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1153910361117025702006-07-26T03:37:00.000-07:002006-07-26T03:39:21.126-07:00

It's been just 5 days since winning the Extreme Makeover, and it's already made a huge difference in my attitude, emotional and mental well-being, and definitely the physical too. I'm making good choices about food, am exercising regularly, and have smiled so much my jaw aches!Please visit me at makingovermichelle.blogspot.com to read all about my makeover transformation. See you there!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1153770718150615702006-07-24T12:51:00.000-07:002006-07-24T12:51:58.156-07:00

It's my birthday! Yaay me!! I'm 32 today (or, as I like to say, 24 for the 8th time ... 24 was such a great year ...) Don't forget to check out the changes I'm undergoing in my Extreme Makeover! I survived my 1st personal training session, and will have my 2nd session tomorrow morning. Also on tap is meeting my personal shopper on Thursday afternoon to see what lovely pretty clothes she picked

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1153500038868398962006-07-21T09:38:00.000-07:002006-07-21T09:40:38.880-07:00

Please visit me at makingovermichelle.blogspot.com to watch my Extreme Makeover transformation. See you there!!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1153411517176590022006-07-20T09:00:00.000-07:002006-07-20T12:09:22.163-07:00

I WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Two of my coworkers nominated me for the Downtown Appreciation Week Extreme Makeover, and I WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I will represent Westown (they've divided Downtown into 4 sections, and will have one person represent each section), and I get:$150 in clothing at LelaHair, cut and color at NeroliFacials at In Vivo spaShoes from Shooand

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1153306933403192052006-07-19T04:00:00.000-07:002006-07-19T04:02:58.713-07:00

I stayed up late with a project I brought work home with me last night, thus the lack of posting yesterday.I had success with bringing lunch with me to work - hooray!! I was really glad I did because I didn't eat lunch and was REALLY hungry by 11am.Work is driving me crazy with a tradeshow were preparing for, so it may be a little light here until Friday's deadline.

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1153185522872882302006-07-17T17:54:00.000-07:002006-07-17T18:51:18.710-07:00

Man oh man. It's the 1st day of the F.A.T. Challenge, and I've already screwed up *LOL* My goal is to pack a healthy lunch every day and I forgot to make one this morning. And I really wanted to avoid the food court and vending machines, so I had shrimp ramen for lunch. Not exactly healthy and too full of sodium, but that's what I get for not planning.In non-weight related news, I've been getting

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1153089734989951902006-07-16T15:24:00.000-07:002006-07-16T15:46:03.300-07:00

I've joined The Big F.A.T. Challenge at Fat Fighter Blogs! Following Rule #1: No talking about lbs lost during F.A.T. Challenge will be pretty easy. I will however keep "My Progress" section updated (for the record, I will weigh in once a week using the scale at the gym). Even easier is Rule #2: Anyone can join in! So please do!My first homework assignment is to spend a few days thinking about my

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152983824803896062006-07-15T10:13:00.000-07:002006-07-15T10:17:04.810-07:00

Click this link for a gift cheque to Lane Bryant. Enjoy!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152888703436463102006-07-14T07:35:00.000-07:002006-07-16T17:41:53.000-07:00

Sorry for the no-post last night, but I had another ocular migraine, and laid down once we got home from Martial Arts. Everyone tells me how fortunate I am that I don't have the headache part of a migraine, just the flashing lights, but lemme tell you, the flashing lights are irritating and just plain weird. I keep wanting to reach out my hand and grab them. After a while, I have to lie down

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152755135685567032006-07-12T18:39:00.000-07:002006-07-12T18:46:38.536-07:00

I'm swamped at work and brought some work home, so I'll have to skip the witty and wise and insightful post and just share my eating for the day :) Have a great night and see y'all tomorrow!5:45 am (Breakfast/Meds/Vitamins)Protonix, Diovan, B Complex with Vitamin C, and Flaxseed Oil1 cup raisin bran3/4 cup fat free milk10:30 am (Snack)Activia Strawberry yogurt1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese12:00

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152701116484586452006-07-12T03:33:00.000-07:002006-07-12T03:47:26.456-07:00

I've been having really bizarre dreams lately ... I hopped online right away so I could blog about it, but it's already slipping away ... I can usually relate a weird dream to something that's happening in my life or even something that I watched or read about. I think my body's in shock from all the working out!I had a great thought just as I was falling asleep last night about helping to get my

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152667790890181312006-07-11T18:07:00.000-07:002006-07-11T18:29:50.900-07:00

Whew. Today was a bit rough, but I kept it together food-wise. I have a lot of things I'm juggling right now at home, and trying to get the kids' activities (piano lessons, gymnastics, and martial arts) synched with my work schedule (full-time M-F) and making time for the gym is giving me a major headache. I think I've got it all worked out but it's only going to get crazier when I go back to

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152579928232452892006-07-10T17:59:00.000-07:002006-07-10T18:19:36.990-07:00

It wasn't a really good day today, but it wasn't overly bad either. Just stressful, but it was self-induced stress as usual. Poor planning also set me up for a bad eating day, and I'm not feeling too good about that right now. BUT ... it wasn't a horrible day, and in the realm of horrible days, it was okay. Here's my day in review:5:45 am (Vitamins/Meds)Protonix 40mgDiovan 80mgB-Complex with

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152542471470386572006-07-10T07:33:00.000-07:002006-07-10T07:41:11.513-07:00

But even more important ...... these photos were taken by the niece of our VP of Marketing. She and her parents spent a week in St. Bernard Parish with Habitat for Humanity. It's frustrating to see how bad it still is after almost a year ... these photos really puts things into perspective for me and makes me realize just how blessed I truly am.If you are as moved as I am, click here to help.

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152494651237283182006-07-09T17:33:00.000-07:002006-07-10T03:44:38.666-07:00

I'm still new to the pretty journal thing, but here's my day in review ...6:45 am (Meds/Vitamins)8 oz waterProtonix 40 mg (GERD medication)Diovan 80mg (Hypertension medication)B-Complex with Vitamin CI usually take a multi-vitamin but have run out and need to buy more7:32 am (Breakfast)1 cup raisin bran (210 calories, 1g fat, 250mg sodium)3/4 cup fat free milk (90 calories, 0g fat, 130mg sodium)

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152447314169680992006-07-09T04:46:00.000-07:002006-07-09T05:15:14.856-07:00

I'll be putting quotes or tips of the day in my title section from now on ... my titles can get a little whacky sometimes (take yesterday for example), so I thought I'd do something different.My upper leg muscles are a little sore today - which is an interestingly good feeling (no pain, no gain?) It's almost like I've forgotten I had those muscles :) I had a rough night last night - I woke up

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152377227181370382006-07-08T09:43:00.000-07:002006-07-08T09:47:07.183-07:00

Jennifer just called ... she's going to be a great trainer! I guess she must've known the personal training sessions were a bit expensive for me because she offered me an option to do small group personal training, and it's 8 sessions for $168. She said depending on the day and time I choose for my personal training, I may actually wind up with one-on-one training with her as she doesn't have

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152376623903500552006-07-08T09:17:00.000-07:002006-07-08T09:37:03.926-07:00

I just finished my 1st personal training session at the gym with Jennifer, my trainer. I now know what those poor ladies felt like on the Biggest Loser with Jillian Michaels breathing down their necks ... I almost threw up twice! Hahahaha!! I have never worked out that hard before in my entire life! My clothes are soaked through ... it's kinda disgusting!It's going to take some creative

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152231836054201462006-07-06T17:17:00.000-07:002006-07-06T17:23:56.063-07:00

I've officially decided to go back to school this fall. I've already completed my federal financial aid application and have been approved. I spoke with an admissions counselor at the University and we've decided I should finish my liberal arts electives at the local tech college - it'll be cheaper and more convenient for me. I plan to go full-time, so I have to do just 1 semester at the tech

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152150075324294092006-07-05T18:38:00.000-07:002006-07-05T18:41:15.336-07:00

This whole blogging thing is starting to really bring things into focus for me. Things that were always on the edge of consciousness, are now in the forefront. I'm starting to really look at my life and make changes ... one at a time of course. I'm having a hard time putting my thoughts in writing, but will mull this over and try to explain to y'all exactly what's going on ...... be back soon!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1152132647272640032006-07-05T13:39:00.000-07:002006-07-05T13:50:47.283-07:00

I'm trying to figure out which Hollywood star I would choose as a role model and/or I would like to aspire to be like/have their body. It's a superficial question, and I'm not talking like I want to have their exact body or will have cosmetic surgery, etc but I know I'm not the only woman that wants to look like a particular Hollywood star ...I have my first personal training session on Saturday

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151932399689390552006-07-03T05:53:00.000-07:002006-07-03T06:13:19.703-07:00

Good morning! Oh man, I slept in today and feel great! I know, sleeping in 'til 7:42 may not be "sleeping in" for some of you, but I'm normally up at 4:30! I'm off work today - our office is closed for Independence Day, and there were so many people taking today off that our CEO decided to close today too. Combined with my summer friday last week, I'm in the midst of an amazing 5-day no

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151869950685723712006-07-02T12:32:00.000-07:002006-07-03T06:42:55.080-07:00

So I've spent a good portion of the morning figuring out what workout songs I want to download for my new MP3, and I've come up with the following:Hips Don't Lie by ShakiraButtons by PCD Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts Bad Day by Daniel Powter (not exactly a get up and boogie song, but it has a good message)Temperature by Sean PaulWalk Away by Kelly ClarksonAin't No Other Man by Christina

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151788324331352682006-07-01T14:08:00.000-07:002006-07-01T14:12:04.340-07:00

Now that I've joined the gym - and had a WONDERFUL workout by the way (side bar ... it felt SO amazingly good to work up a sweat! I did a quick 30 mins on the recumbant bike, I felt a bit intimidated by getting on the eliptical machine, silly I know, but whodathought there would be such amazingly awesome eye candy on a Saturday morning?) I'm treating myself to an MP3 player as an early birthday

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151756029759020752006-07-01T04:56:00.000-07:002006-07-01T06:15:30.756-07:00

Whew, I'm exhausted! My body is so in tuned to getting up early, that I can't sleep in even if I tried! Yesterday was an amazing day! The gym was awesome - the assistant manager, Mark Fine (and boy, was he!), showed me around and it's an awesome club! The kids area is great, and the studio for the kids martial arts is awesome too. They even have a swimming pool, which I wasn't aware of, but am

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151629605507159912006-06-29T17:57:00.000-07:002006-06-29T18:08:12.870-07:00

I'm so amazingly excited about joining the gym tomorrow. It's so bizarre! I've been in a rut since January, and am so ready to get moving again. Today's weigh-in definitely helped motivate me!Sorry for the lack of meaningful posts today, but it was a crazy day at work, and now that I'm finally home, the kids are fed and bathed, amd I'm ready to just lie down in bed and relax. We have a busy day

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151616489632417402006-06-29T14:25:00.000-07:002006-06-29T17:57:31.466-07:00

Woot! I just weighed in, and I'm 223.5 lbs! Even sweeter is that we had an ice cream social at work, and everyone tried to tease and cajole me into joining, but I stayed steadfast and didn't have any. Boy, do I feel great!!!If it's possible, I'm even more excited about joining the gym tomorrow!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151584902065599112006-06-29T05:40:00.000-07:002006-06-29T05:41:42.080-07:00

I'm in a super snarky mood today, and it's all work related issues. I feel bad for my coworkers. No wait, it's all their fault I'm snarky in the first place! Aargh!!!!!More to come later!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151542957143032992006-06-28T17:50:00.000-07:002006-06-28T18:07:09.393-07:00

That's right ... I'm going to boycott WebMD, The MayoClinic, and all other health-y websites that let you self-diagnose yourself ... when I visit these sites, I wind up with major anxiety attacks because I've talked myself into thinking I'm having a heart attack, or acute heart failure, or a blood clot, or melanoma ... I think I'm going to add them to the parent control section of my internet

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151522595775677312006-06-28T12:10:00.000-07:002006-06-28T12:23:15.793-07:00

Hi Zanna, Hopeful, and Jen! Thanks for commenting on yesterday's post. I've got y'all blogrolled now :)I'm getting really excited about my appointment at Bally Fitness on Friday! I went to Old Navy on my lunch break and picked up 3 XL Men's tshirts that were on clearance for $1.97 each. They'll be huge on me (side bar ... why is it that an XL womens tshirt is kinda snug but an XL mens tshirt

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151429854917033802006-06-27T10:37:00.000-07:002006-06-28T18:45:29.553-07:00

As I was blogsurfing yesterday, I came across a blog (can't remember which one) where the blogger was having a healthy competition with her best friend - whoever lost 10lbs first had to take the other out to a fancy dinner. What's wrong with this picture? I just don't get why you'd work your butt off to lose weight, only to celebrate with food??I think food plays an important part in life. Yeah,

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151420914203486682006-06-27T08:06:00.000-07:002006-06-27T10:44:13.650-07:00

This isn't weight loss related at all, but I'm a bit anxious over JK Rowling's latest comments on the seventh Harry Potter book.Click here and scroll about halfway down for the news or you can watch it here.

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151416033926319532006-06-27T06:23:00.000-07:002006-06-27T17:31:22.750-07:00

I came to work this morning to find an empty tin of English caramels! I can always depend on them to scarf down whatever free food there is lying around the office.I did however, help myself to a pack of South Beach peanut butter cookies that someone left on another table in the kitchen. There are 2 in each pack but count as 1 serving. Nutritionals are pretty good - 100 calories, 5g fat, 0g

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151411630677306802006-06-27T05:30:00.000-07:002006-06-27T05:33:50.686-07:00

I was born and raised on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. I lived there from birth till I was 28 years old. Pretty cool, eh?I'll be back later today ... have a few things on my mind that I'll be blogging about. Before I go, I want to say hi to Stephanie and Sue! I think I found them via the Fat Fighter Blogs directory, and am so glad I did! They're both unique and so inspirational ... please be

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151354978273320312006-06-26T13:46:00.000-07:002006-06-26T13:49:38.273-07:00

That's my daughter's ("Miss Priss") version of cussing. And my new favorite "swear word" :) I installed HaloScan commenting on my blog, which is all good, but it deleted the two wonderful comments I've received - one from Sue and one from Debbie. So Debbie and Sue, if you've come back to visit, I'm so very sorry for deleting your comments! :( Please leave me another so I can visit you sometime

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151350791219540872006-06-26T12:37:00.000-07:002006-06-26T12:39:51.230-07:00

Don't know why I did it, but I got on the scale a few minutes ago, and am pretty shocked. I know your weight can fluctuate throughout the day/week because of water, but how did I lose 1.5 lbs in 4 days? I'm trying not to get too excited about it, but I have to admit my heart's skipping a bit right now! :) I'm feeling really glad I didn't go to the hot dog vendor for lunch and ate my regularly

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151336884835601492006-06-26T08:46:00.000-07:002006-06-26T08:48:04.850-07:00

Some fool brought in a tin of chocolates, caramels, and caramels with chocolate centers to work today. I'm glad you had a fabulous holiday in England, but don't bring back an entire tin of my absolute favorite candies! Curse you!!!!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151282720785970832006-06-25T17:35:00.000-07:002006-06-25T17:47:38.340-07:00

My son ("the whiz kid") and 13 of his closest friends went to the movies to watch Cars for his 10th birthday. I thank Heaven each time I go to the movies that I'm not a huge popcorn lover, or licorice or hot dogs or any of the regular foodstuffs you'll see at the concession stand. I'll usually get a soda, but more to share with the kids than for me to drink by myself.The whiz kid has very

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151242206836888982006-06-25T06:28:00.000-07:002006-06-25T06:30:06.846-07:00

... when I logged off to take my meds, I was hit with thinspiration, and actually went out for a brisk 30 minute walk. I'm still in shock that I actually did it. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come!

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151237441724076182006-06-25T04:52:00.000-07:002006-06-25T05:10:41.733-07:00

Why is it so hard to lose weight? Yeah, I know it all comes down to ...EAT LESS AND EXERCISE MORE... but there's also emotional and mental components to it. I feel like I've got Jillian Michaels (aka the Devil) on one shoulder and Bob Harper (aka an Angel) on each shoulder telling me what do to. Jillian's screaming at me to get my rear off the couch and give her 20, and Bob's saying "Come on

cchellezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128277585083715962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30114164.post-1151005073560215292006-06-22T11:49:00.000-07:002006-06-22T17:22:14.553-07:00

My doctor said "Diet or die."Which one would you choose?I guess it's obvious. I'm choosing diet, but it really wasn't a fair question.And she won't even medicate me. I have to do this the hard way.I wasn't always fat. Well, I've lived the majority of my as a fat girl, but for a few years back in 1993 - 1996 lived the life of a skinny minny. The secret of my success? First, let's peruse my dieting

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