http://motherof9.buddyslim.com Diet, weight loss, fitness blog from BuddysSlim.com Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:54:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm not really back... just checking in on a few friends and thought while I was here, I should write something. Been BUSY!!  yeah, i'm always busy but lately seems i have little time to do anything (think chicken chasing a grasshopper... that's me!!) Another wedding coming up in June,  but first ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2009/04/21/just-checking-in-missed-you-all/ so, a pict of my family -- all 9 kids plus a new daughter-in-law and a soon-to-be daughter-in-law.  My son-in-law is missing, we were bummed but he had to work. the "baby"  is getting soooooo big!!!  she is now 15months old!!! my time flies! my 5 yo daughter was the flower girl ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2009/02/05/a-few-picts-of-a-wonderful-day/ Yeah it has been crazy around here.... A son turned 20 -- how can he be that old, just yesterday he was a scrawny wiggling rambunctious boy???  He is so handsome....  and amazing.  God is good, He takes your mistakes and makes something beautiful!!! incredible Another son turned 18 on New Year's ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2009/01/06/3-birthdays-2-holidays-and-a-wedding/ as i was lying there contemplating getting back on that darn wagon.... a few others came by and just ran me over -- i think i feel and must look like several hundred miles of used road... i had been doing so well with my exercising, really working hard, got freaked ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2008/10/27/i-slipped-and-fell-than-got-ran-over-a-few-times/ Not a big shock -- after the ALL additional food i was consuming.  I am gonna have to figure out the balance b/w eating ENOUGH to allow me to work out hard but not TOO much so i am gaining weight.   I find it very difficult to believe that i gained ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2008/10/13/sigh-yes-i-gained-weight/ Is this gonna kill my weight loss??  Or is it just my body telling me i really do need more calories if i am going to continue to do weights?? I am freaking out!! I have eaten twice what i normally eat the last 3 days -- TWICE!!!!!  I still don't eat ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2008/10/10/does-anyone-out-there-know-exercise-hungry-eat-more/ i just know that blogging keeps me sane and keeps me on track -- so i blog!! i have been doing well with my exercise regime -- my hamstrings are sore, my triceps and chest is sore.... today is quad work..... can't wait..... trying to do something else, cuz i DON'T want ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2008/10/08/dont-know-what-to-write/ i just read an article in Fitness about a woman getting back on a soccer team after many years of just being a wife and mom after her college sports were over -- she was encouraging every one to experience those old feelings of competitiveness (??) by getting back in ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2008/10/07/get-back-in-the-game-or-my-take-on-sports/ ugghhhhh!!!  i am SOOOOO bummed -- i didnt get in much exercise this weekend. I had planned for Friday off b/c i knew we had a busy day in the big city -- orthodontic appt.,  hair appt., run to Costco, then Greek Festival -- watched a girl on my soccer team dance ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2008/10/06/trying-to-plan/ Exercise today -- Wednesday  (I didn't WANT to workout, so gave it a little time, legs are sore from yesterdays squats and lunges, so it is limited.... {{{{sigh}}}} -- i WILL keep it up!!! Leg Press 20 reps each set -- 85lbs, 110lbs, 135lbs, 180lbs Leg Extensions 20 reps each set -- 25lbs, 35lbs, ... http://motherof9.buddyslim.com/2008/10/02/wed-exercise-andmy-eating-habits-a-copy-of-a-saved-post/