Girls Weekend

This week has been busy and fun.  I'm still working 50 hours a week and trying to catch some time with my baby girl when I can.  This weekend was a lot of fun.  On Saturday me, my daughter, and my mother spent the day together.  We played cards for half the day while my husband and dad ran errands.  Then we all went wandering about town and stopped to get my daughter's hair cut.  That evening we ate, (and me and my mom drank...the hubbys were there as designated drivers...), at our favorite Cajun restaurant, Razoos.  It's always a crazy mess when the three of us get together, but then add alcohol and well... lets just say there is never a dull moment.  On Sunday we begged forgiveness for our sins... <<just kidding>>... (but we probably should have).  Actually, my daughter and I spent the day together shopping and shooting pool at Main Event; then ended the evening at the movies watching the new Ice Age flick.  It was very funny and we enjoyed it very much.  

My weight loss is also coming along very well.  I have completed my first week of Sensa and my first weigh in was Friday, Aug. 17th.  I lost 3 lbs!  Yes!!  I must say that Sensa is doing what it promises.  I noticed a change in my appetite just a day or two after using it.  I no longer get hungry in between meals and I don't have that "starving" feeling at dinner time which caused me to over eat.  In fact, sometimes I have to make myself eat just to get enough calories.  Needless to say, I love it!  I'm very excited and continue to do my part to help the weight loss.  I try to eat slower, chew better, and stop when I feel satisfied instead of waiting until I'm full.  I still working on the latter, but making great strides.

Well, my sweet hubby just brought me in some delicious dinner, so I'd better run.  

Thanks for reading "All About My Business"
Crystal Campbell

Crystal Campbell Photography
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Busy Times and Major LIfe Changes

Wow... I can't believe how long it has been since I've posted here.  So many things are taking place in my life right now... it's unreal.  For starters, I've been working overtime at my job for almost a month now.  We lost a person and the work load increased, so it's 50 hour work weeks for me until we get a replacement hired and trained.  It's hard, but I know that I will like seeing the extra $$ in my account!  There is also someone at work that drives me absolutely batty.  I've been letting this person get me angry and frustrated for a while now.  However, today I've decided to just be the change I want to see.  I have resolved to not get sucked into the drama, be as nice as I can be, and then drink as much as I can on the weekends!  LOL  <<JK>>

My daughter left two weeks ago to live with her dad in West Texas, (several hours away).  I missed her like crazy and cried, of course, after she left.  It's been hard, but she is happy and that is all that matters.  I do have to say that she kept in touch a lot better than I thought she would.  The highlight of my day is when I get a text or FB post from her.  She is here now to visit for a week before starting school.  I love her so much, but I do not think she realizes just how much.  They say that children do not really know or appreciate their parents love and sacrifices until they have children of their own... I guess that is true.  I have plans to just spend some mother/daughter time with her while she is here.  I just want us to have fun.

Okay, so I've been posting how I need to lose some major weight and all....  I've been trying for a couple of years now, but have only lost about 29 lbs.  Therefore, I decided to try something new!  Today is my first day on the Sensa plan.  Yep, that's right... Sensa.  I realized not too long ago that the trouble I have with losing weight is that my brain just doesn't tell me when I'm full.  I believe that I've been overeating for so many years that I've deactivated that "sensor" in my brain that sends the signal to my tummy that I'm full.  So I began looking for something that would help me to feel full faster and suppress my appetite in between meals.  I began searching and then remembered seeing a Facebook Post from one of my cousins stating that she was trying the Sensa program and was doing very well with it.  So I decided, "what the heck," nothing else has worked.  Also, I really need to get this weight off, so this is my last ditch effort before considering weight loss surgery.  I really do not want to have surgery, but I'm desperate.  I'm praying that Sensa will help me and I will continue to track my progress here as well as the Sensa site.  I was pleasantly surprised to find out, once I ordered the Sensa, that there is a huge Sensa Community with lots of support.  It is very private and only for those on the Sensa program.  I love it... so far I can see that it has worked for many many people.  I hope to be one of the many it does work for.  I will post all about my Sensa Journey here with brutal honesty.  I need to lose 98.1 lbs.  I currently weight 231.8 lbs. and my goal weight is 140 lbs.  Pray for me as I will need all the strength I can get.  

On the business side, I have a few photo shoots coming up for a lady at work.  I will be doing a series of photo shoots with her uber cute little boy over the next few months. 

Well, I think I've written enough for today.... I'll give your eyes a break now...lol

Thanks for reading "All About My Business"
Crystal Campbell

Crystal Campbell Photography
www.crystalcampbellphoto.com
crystal@crystalcampbellphoto.com
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New Look....

I gave my blog a bit of a face lift and a new purpose.  All About My Business is now about my life as a whole...all my business.  I will post about my personal life, career, feelings, new adventures, goals...etc. as well as my business ventures.  I have so much going on in my life right now that I felt the expansion was necessary.  Especially since I noticed more and more personal things leaking into my blog anyway.  So this is the place I will bare it all!  (Don't worry, I mean it in a purely figurative way).    I will put information here that will not be shared anywhere else, so all who read my blog regularly will get special treats and rare insights into my heart and personality.  


Today's Update: My husband left on Thursday for California where he is visiting his daughter and family.  He will be gone for a week and I miss him like crazy.  But I am having a wonderful time with my girls.  Madi is here visiting for a few weeks and it's been non stop noise, screaming, wrestling, and craziness...but I love it!  Yesterday I took Cheyenne, Madi, and Cheyenne's boyfriend, Johnathan to the Ft. Worth Water Gardens for a photo shoot.  It was so much fun although it was very, very hot...  I have placed a sneak peek below for your viewing pleasure.  There is much more to come so stay tuned!  


I really hope you will enjoy my new look, feel, and posts.  Please share me on your social media and with all your friends and family.  


Thanks for reading "All About My Business"
Crystal Campbell

Sneak Peek....

 

Changes...

I will be doing a major overhaul on my blog over the weekend...many changes to come.  Stay tuned!  :-)

New Project

I'm working on a new business project outside the realm of photography. I am vey excited about it and believe it will do well....more details to come...  :-P