In short 10 weeks I have fallen Madly in love with me!!
I love that I have such a supportive husband, supportive friends, and supportive family.
I love my new body.
I have come to terms that I may always have that baby skin that may never go away, but I have 2 beautiful children who will love me with or without that baby pudge.
I love that my husband loves me now matter how big or small I am.
I love that I have energy!! Energy to want to workout, Energy to play with my babies!!
I love that I have learned how to eat healthy.
We are working hard to look better, to feel better, to raise a healthy family!! I LOVE IT!!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
10 weeks
10 weeks in and I am 158lbs, 1lbs away from 30lbs, 3 lbs away from my goal of 155lbs. My birthday is on Saturday and I am hoping to be at 155. It'll be tough since I haven't been losing a huge amount weight in a week. However, I am going to give it my all and push myself.
I am in size 11's I can fit in size 9's but they are a little tight. I am hoping that size 9's will fit this summer.
Brandon's sister is getting married in October in Maryland. I am so stoked about going. It'll be a nice break for us. We are going to go a couple days before and stay for a couple days after so we can go sight seeing. I am hoping that I can make it there for a Bridal shower, or maybe a little break with the kids.
I am in size 11's I can fit in size 9's but they are a little tight. I am hoping that size 9's will fit this summer.
Brandon's sister is getting married in October in Maryland. I am so stoked about going. It'll be a nice break for us. We are going to go a couple days before and stay for a couple days after so we can go sight seeing. I am hoping that I can make it there for a Bridal shower, or maybe a little break with the kids.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The best news ever!
Brandon and I started dating in April of 2008. Lacey was just 9 months old. Brandon and Lacey bonded instantly. A love that was truly amazing. Brandon loved Lacey long before he loved me. He told us both at the same time that he loved us. A moment I will never forget.
Lacey's biological father left us when Lacey was just 3 weeks old. It almost killed me to watch him walk away. Thinking that I will never find love again. How could anyone walk away from this beautiful baby girl that he helped create? I couldn't imagine.
Brandon has always wanted to adopt Lacey, but my Ex would never sign over his rights. Well in September of 2010 my Ex went to jail for Domestic Violence, Child Endangerment, and Intimidation of a witness. I tried to go speak with him after getting a letter saying he doesn't want to pay child support, he refused to see me. He called me the day after Thanksgiving asking me a bunch of stupid questions, not one of them was about how his daughter was doing. The week of Christmas I got a phone call from my lawyer saying Gene's lawyer had just called and his mom is ready for him to sign over his rights!!
Today we are going to sign the adoption papers! GOD IS GOOD!! This is the best birthday present ever!! It may be 9 days early, but it is the best gift EVER!!
P.S. I am down to 159!!
Lacey's biological father left us when Lacey was just 3 weeks old. It almost killed me to watch him walk away. Thinking that I will never find love again. How could anyone walk away from this beautiful baby girl that he helped create? I couldn't imagine.
Brandon has always wanted to adopt Lacey, but my Ex would never sign over his rights. Well in September of 2010 my Ex went to jail for Domestic Violence, Child Endangerment, and Intimidation of a witness. I tried to go speak with him after getting a letter saying he doesn't want to pay child support, he refused to see me. He called me the day after Thanksgiving asking me a bunch of stupid questions, not one of them was about how his daughter was doing. The week of Christmas I got a phone call from my lawyer saying Gene's lawyer had just called and his mom is ready for him to sign over his rights!!
Today we are going to sign the adoption papers! GOD IS GOOD!! This is the best birthday present ever!! It may be 9 days early, but it is the best gift EVER!!
P.S. I am down to 159!!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Motivation
I needed some motivation this morning. While I weighed in a lbs less than I did yesterday I just needed something to pick me up. I haven't missed a day working out in 3 weeks. Why am I not
kicking my weights Butt?!?!? So I took a picture of myself. 
Dec. 31st 164lbs Jan. 17th 161lbs
This was enough motivation for me!! I am getting my defined, my waist is getting smaller...I'll keep pushing myself!!
Dec. 31st 164lbs Jan. 17th 161lbsThis was enough motivation for me!! I am getting my defined, my waist is getting smaller...I'll keep pushing myself!!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Insane Week
This week has been crazy busy.
On Monday we had a snow day!! Which we enjoyed A LOT!! We went out to my parents and took Lacey sledding. Her and I had so much fun!!
On Tuesday my mom calls and says that my dad has a broken Patella, and that he was having surgery at 10am on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday Lacey and I get up and get ready to head to the hospital. We get there at 9:55 thinking we had 5 minutes with my dad. Well he didn't go back until nearly 12:00, we went and had lunch and sat around the hospital. Brandon and Miles joined us for lunch. At 1:15 we got to go back and see him. At 2 we decide it is time to go.
It was Brandon's Grandma's 80th birthday, and the family was having a huge 80th birthday party for her in KC. We head into KC and enjoy a wonderful birthday party.
On Monday we had a snow day!! Which we enjoyed A LOT!! We went out to my parents and took Lacey sledding. Her and I had so much fun!!
On Tuesday my mom calls and says that my dad has a broken Patella, and that he was having surgery at 10am on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday Lacey and I get up and get ready to head to the hospital. We get there at 9:55 thinking we had 5 minutes with my dad. Well he didn't go back until nearly 12:00, we went and had lunch and sat around the hospital. Brandon and Miles joined us for lunch. At 1:15 we got to go back and see him. At 2 we decide it is time to go.
It was Brandon's Grandma's 80th birthday, and the family was having a huge 80th birthday party for her in KC. We head into KC and enjoy a wonderful birthday party.
Brandon's Grandma with all the Grandkids and Great Grandkids
Brandon , Miles and I with his Aunt D'Ann, Uncle Matt, and 2 cousins Brent and Kaylan
We got home from KC around 1am. Thursday morning I had to work.
After work I went out to my parents house to sit with my dad. It was my mom's birthday and she had decided to stay home with my dad. I took out the Wii and we had a great day playing the Wii, and just hanging out.
Friday morning I had to work. While I was getting ready for work Lacey informs me that she doesn't feel good. She was running a fever and throwing up. After work I spent the day just relaxing with the kids.
Saturday I went to work once again. I took the kids out to my parents house. I picked up Miles after work and we came home and napped. We then went to Manhattan for dinner with my little sister and her boyfriend, my parents and my Grandma. It was my Grandma's 81st birthday. Then my little sister and her boyfriend, the kids and I go to Orange Leaf for Low Fat Self Serve Yogurt. It was so yummy!! The kids and I are taking Brandon to "Orangies" on Wednesday.
Today I am doing nothing but cleaning and laundry. When Brandon gets off work we are doing some grocery shopping.
I am down to 161-163. It really depends on the day. My clothes are fitting better, I am feeling great about myself. I have been working out everyday. I wish I could get rid of this congestion so I could get on the treadmill, but I hate running and not being able to breathe!!
After work I went out to my parents house to sit with my dad. It was my mom's birthday and she had decided to stay home with my dad. I took out the Wii and we had a great day playing the Wii, and just hanging out.
Friday morning I had to work. While I was getting ready for work Lacey informs me that she doesn't feel good. She was running a fever and throwing up. After work I spent the day just relaxing with the kids.
Saturday I went to work once again. I took the kids out to my parents house. I picked up Miles after work and we came home and napped. We then went to Manhattan for dinner with my little sister and her boyfriend, my parents and my Grandma. It was my Grandma's 81st birthday. Then my little sister and her boyfriend, the kids and I go to Orange Leaf for Low Fat Self Serve Yogurt. It was so yummy!! The kids and I are taking Brandon to "Orangies" on Wednesday.
Today I am doing nothing but cleaning and laundry. When Brandon gets off work we are doing some grocery shopping.
I am down to 161-163. It really depends on the day. My clothes are fitting better, I am feeling great about myself. I have been working out everyday. I wish I could get rid of this congestion so I could get on the treadmill, but I hate running and not being able to breathe!!
Monday, January 10, 2011
SNOW DAY!!
It finally snowed!! I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for snow. I love snow. I love how pretty it is. It makes everything look so peaceful. Lacey has been begging me since she got up at 7:30 to go out and play in it. Finally at 9:30 I said we could go.
We got all bundled up
And headed out
Miles hated it, Lacey loved it and could have spent all day out there if I would have let her. She did call my mom and dad and told them to come get her so they can take her sledding. Who knows I may just go with them so I too can go sledding.
Even though today was a Snow Day I did find time to workout. I did strength training on the Wii. I do 3o mins of strength training every other day. I do find myself getting stronger. I am able to hold positions longer and able to do more than before. I also shoveled the side walk and drive way. It took about 30 minutes. Which counts as a workout!! I have made it down to 162...Down 2 lbs. Hopefully I am finally off of my plateau!! Tomorrow is Wii Yoga and The Wave by The Firm.
And headed out
Miles hated it, Lacey loved it and could have spent all day out there if I would have let her. She did call my mom and dad and told them to come get her so they can take her sledding. Who knows I may just go with them so I too can go sledding.
Even though today was a Snow Day I did find time to workout. I did strength training on the Wii. I do 3o mins of strength training every other day. I do find myself getting stronger. I am able to hold positions longer and able to do more than before. I also shoveled the side walk and drive way. It took about 30 minutes. Which counts as a workout!! I have made it down to 162...Down 2 lbs. Hopefully I am finally off of my plateau!! Tomorrow is Wii Yoga and The Wave by The Firm.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Working out
To keep me motivated I will blog about my workouts.
I have been regularly doing Wii Fit. I get a workout in every day. I can safely say I have hit a plateau at 164. I guess I need to amp up my workout, or redo my eating. It is not discouraging. Especially since I just went out and bought a size 11 pair of jeggings. It has been 5 years since I was a size 11.
Thomas Everything Bagel thins are AMAZING!! 110 calories add some fat free cream cheese 30 calories for 2 tablespoons=an amazing breakfast!!
Tomorrow night we are having one of our favorite meals, mini pizzas!! We bought Thomas Multi-Gran English muffins 100 calories for 1. Turkey pepperoni 80 calories for 15. Ragu pizza sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onions, and fat free cheese 8o calories for a 1/4 cup. I am super excited to see how they turn out.
Thomas Everything Bagel thins are AMAZING!! 110 calories add some fat free cream cheese 30 calories for 2 tablespoons=an amazing breakfast!!
Tomorrow night we are having one of our favorite meals, mini pizzas!! We bought Thomas Multi-Gran English muffins 100 calories for 1. Turkey pepperoni 80 calories for 15. Ragu pizza sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onions, and fat free cheese 8o calories for a 1/4 cup. I am super excited to see how they turn out.
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