Rhonda and Brian's Million Pound Match-Up

Well the commercial shoot was awesome! It was an experience that I will never forget. Brian was there every step of the way and even told the producer that 10 yrs ago I had a chance to model but the EX told me I couldn't. He said that they sounded really interested. Maybe something would come of it, maybe not. All I know is that I had the time of my life and my sweet Brian was there with me, which made it even better! I didn't have a chance to take pictures, but they said they would send me copies of the pictures and the DVD. So when I get that I will share! ANYWAY...back to the MPM, well my exercising has been really lacking, but I did manage to lose another pound. I have to get back on track. The past month has been crazy! 1 week-end we spent looking for a new mattress for our bed, we finally find one, order it, pick it up, get it home only to find out it's 6 inches to NARROW!!! Our old one was already in the dump, so we slept on a narrow mattress that night, took it back and went on a hunt for another. We did find one, and on Sunday I got a hair up my butt to paint our bedroom, the next week-end we spent painting the rest of the house, last week-end we spent painting at our oldest son's new house (we got to paint the babies room-she is due in Aug 08) and working on our bathroom. This coming week-end we are going to help our oldest son and his wife move into their first house (how exciting is that) then we have to finish our bathroom, then move on the the boys rooms and after that HOPEFULLY the snow will be melted! But, I MUST GET BACK ON THE EXERCISE TRAIN!!!!! good luck everyone!!!!!!
Rhonda

Hey-Hey everyone! Sorry I have been outta the loop. First we took the computer in to have it blown out, then I got sick (yuck), then I got a call from this production company out of CA. Wanna know why?!?!?! If you don't too bad I'm gonna tell anyway! LOL..... I had Lasik vision correction in Jan 07. They sent me an email a few months ago asking me to write a testimonial for them. I did because I had a great experience. Well they chose me to be in a commercial for them. We start filming tomorrow in Minneapolis! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?! They called yesterday to get my shirt size and to find out what I like to wear, because the 'wardrobe' department was going shopping, then I find out that I even get my hair and make-up done by a 'hair and make-up' lady! (maybe, I'm kinda picky when it comes to my hair and make-up).... I have to be there at 8:30AM tomorrow morning. I am so excited!!!!! This is like a once in a lifetime chance. I was approached about 10 yrs ago by a plus size modeling agency, they were interested in me modeling for them, my husband (at that time-he is the EX NOW) told me I was too fat and ugly to be able to do something like that and if I did chose to do it, then we was leaving me! Well at that time in my life I was so insecure about me and my life I didn't do it! Brian is going with me tomorrow and is just as excited about it as I am!!!!! I am going to bring the camera with us, I want him to take pictures like crazy!!! I want to remember this! Well I will see you all on the 'walk of fame' LMAO!!!!!!!!
Rhonda

Well last week was a not so good week for me. Both kids were sick and I just fell out of my routine. I gained 1 lb! I felt like I had, it really wasn't due to eating bad foods, it was due to lack of exercise and NOT eating enough. We did buy a treadmill late last week and a new exercise bike. I walked for 30 mins Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday, then rode the bike for 15 mins. Today I walked for 45 mins, went 2 miles and rode for 15 mins and went 3 miles. I didn't eat yesterday ONLY because I wasn't feeling well (upset tummy). I did eat weight control oatmeal this morning before working out. I also hold weights while walking. I started DVR-ing Days of our lives so I watch that while working out! I am not down on myself, I am ok with a 1lb weight gain, I would much rather have a loss but it was my own fault and I will work extra hard this week. My sweet hubby lost another 8 lbs!!!!!! UNREAL! I am so proud of him and baby when you read this know that I am so proud of you and you look great! I love you honey! Think of us as your sitting there in Florida all nice and warm this week while the rest of us are here in MN freezing! LOL....
Rhonda

Hey there everyone. Well we had our taxes done last week and find that we are getting a really good return (thank God for being a daycare provider). Anyway-Brian and I were talking yesterday and decided that for Valentines Day we are going to buy a treadmill. I have been looking online at diferant ones and have narrowed it down to:

• Proform 515 TR Treadmill/$499.99
• Dunhams treadmill
  
• Gold's Gym 450 Treadmill/$378.57
• Wal-mart treadmill

We want to go shopping this week-end and pick one up.... Living in Minnesota the "outdoor' walks are kinda limited to 5-6 months a yr and having  4 and 5 yr old it will be kinda hard to power walk this summer. They both look like really good treadmills, the Wal-mart one is way cheaper because I can have it shipped site to store. All tho I really like the Proform one because of the weights/holder but shipping for that is an additional $99.99!!!!
The week I had the 7lb weight loss was the week-end I had the treadmill available to me. I love walking and can't wait to get this! My ultimate goal is to be able to jog on it!
Rhonda