Chris1979's Journal, 13 July 2010

Thank you all for your supportive words. Yesterday I was really feeling down. I have to blame myself, I made poor choices but still that much of a gain was quite a bummer.

Like many of you mentioned some must have been salt/water retention because I'm back down a pound today. I got this drink (only because I made money buying it) called Celsius. It was in the vitamin area of the drugstore. It claims you can "burn 100 calories" by drinking it. Lol. I don't believe it but it was free and I'm desperate to get back down to 142 ASAP so I'm giving it a try this week. Along with healthy eating and exercise, of course!

Does anyone on here watch RHONJ?? Danielle is certifiable, that's all I can say! Last night's show was ridiculous! Lol.

I had another frustrating convo w/ my mother yesterday. I don't know why as an adult I feel so compelled to say this but I NEED my parents' approval. So I was excited to tell her that I couponed my way (by cutting down our grocery bills and for other household stuff) to the point that I don't need to get a student loan. I wanted her to be like "wow, that is great! I'm so proud of you". But nada. It was almost as if she was resentful in her tone. My brother says it's because she wants us to need her financial assistance (even though they always offer and never follow through with helping!!!) So I took the bull by the horns and found a way myself.

Of course, this morning something's wrong w/ our fridge/freezer. It's only 3 years old but it's like super cold at the bottom and warm (aka not working) at the top. Salem's dad is pretty handy so we are hoping he will be able to fix it or otherwise we will be whipping out the credit card for a repairman.

Again, thank you for all of the supportive comments! I couldn't log on to FB again like all day yesterday (what is going on w/ this site lately???) but I was happy to get on today and see what nice advice/thoughts were waiting for me.

THREE THINGS I'M GRATEFUL FOR TODAY:
1) Weight is down
2) Power stayed on despite bad storms last night
3) Fat Secret is working today!!!

This is a link for Beets for a coupon booklet for mostly household goods. And for anyone else who is interested, of course!

Have a great day friends! :)

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If your fridge is not working properly, check the defrost drain line... we have a fridge at work at it plugs up at least once a year... it is a design flaw... but then the fridge doesn't work but the freezer does... we unplug the fridge for a day or two until the line is drained, then plug it back in and voila... it works fine again... no repairman needed... not sure if this is your problem.. but it might be worth a try... have a great day.... 
13 Jul 10 by member: twoslow
good for you southpaw! Phils are second half team!!! 
13 Jul 10 by member: thecoach
Thank you so much for the advice TwoSlow!!! Very much appreciated. And Coach, you are right... we were behind in 2008 and we all know how that ended up! Cole has been pitching MUCH better lately.  
13 Jul 10 by member: Chris1979
Glad you are feeling more like yourself today. I think that it is very common to still really desire our parents approval even long after childhood is behind us. If it helps ... I'm proud of you!!!! I hope the refrigerator is an easy fix. Take good care of yourself today!! 
13 Jul 10 by member: madaboutmoose
I know I couldn't log on yesterday either and I was freaking! lol Worried about this site lately and worried about losing contact with all my buddies. Mothers can be a pain sometimes. lol Not me of course. lol Just my mom! Hope you get your fridge fixed and it doesn't cost you a cent. Don't want to spend all those coupon savings on Fridge repairs. Have a nice day Chris and sorry to ramble on! 
13 Jul 10 by member: chattycathy1955
hey Chris- i have been ahving problems with the site too latley. Okay listen- I am proud of you for being so frugal and responsible that you were able to save and not need a student loan. that is amazing- i can imagine how hard it was along the way but you have learned some great tricks now as a result right? good stuff. down a pound and tomorrow i am sure you will be too- keep working at it, we are here for you;) 
13 Jul 10 by member: Baileyboo
I've heard about that drink on the raido for a while now - whats in it that it actually BURNS calories for you? Does it at least taste good? And yeah, I think its the salt that is keeping your weight up - you've already lose a pound, more will be off by tomorrow. I'm doing horribly right now too, just don't have the motovation to get my big butt to the gym! You should come down to the boardwalk - you, me, alli and even gina can run the long branch boardwalk together! Then get something yummy at Surf Taco.... ( ; 
13 Jul 10 by member: MomofTwoGirls
Momo... I would not say Celsius tastes yummy or anything. It takes like a mix between medicine and iced tea. A trip to try out this Surf Taco place you guys rave about would be fun!!! I wonder how far you guys are from me.  
13 Jul 10 by member: Chris1979
hey coupon queen... You rock! thanks for the websites!! been saving some money already!!! I haven't had any problems with the prinatable coupons.. they have bene working out just fine!! Thanks for the advice!!! 
14 Jul 10 by member: amy1flite
I don't watch the NJ Housewives. Hits a little too close to home. LOL. Seriously though, most of them are repulsive to me. I mean--physically but more so personality-wise. I've watched Atlanta and the CA one off and on but I can't stomach the NJ ladies. They remind me of the people at the beach who think it's ok to leave garbage on the beach just because they just built a multi-million $ McMansion. Yucky. FB has been funky for me too. Hope today is another good day and include me in the Surf Taco trip! My parents went there the other day on their way here and didn't bring me any.  
14 Jul 10 by member: beets_yum
And THANK YOU for the coupon link!  
14 Jul 10 by member: beets_yum
Oh, and lastly, about your mom. I'm sorry she didn't give you the props you wanted and deserve! My mom is like that with weightloss. When she says, "You look like you lost more weight," it's like an accusation of wrongdoing. But good for you!!! 
14 Jul 10 by member: beets_yum
Chris, I am soo proud of you with the financial situation... Even though your mom did not sound sooo proud of you with your student loans, maybe she is just shocked on how smart her little girl has gown up to be a bright smart woman... Some parents can't handle that thought. But keep up the great work. You are encouragine all of us to be coupon friendly... and its a great thing =) Have a great day, and your doing fine on your weightloss!!! 
14 Jul 10 by member: Beautiful95828

     
 

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