http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/03/babymania-beatles-inspired-birthday-pt-1/
Sunday, March 27, 2011
BabyMania
Okay so if you are a fan of classic rock or even just the beatles you can appreciate this awesome birthday party. I found it on Hostess with the Mostess which is one of my favorite sites. This party would be perfect for a birthday or even a baby shower! Check it out.
http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/03/babymania-beatles-inspired-birthday-pt-1/
http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/03/babymania-beatles-inspired-birthday-pt-1/
Friday, March 25, 2011
THE race
I am trying to decide what big race I want to compete in this year. It gives me a chance to travel and to do something amazing.
My first race was the Big D texas half marathon, my second was the Xterra trail race in san diego. Every race after that has been a mud run. I want to do something great this year.
If you have never done a race you should really consider it. I never thought I would ever do something like a marathon and at the time no one I knew had done or considered one either. That compelled me even more to do a race or something that no one else had done. Let me describe how one of my races went.
Race day in San Diego I lined up with all the other runners. I was in the mountains, my heart was pumping, and my hands were shaking. Was I really fixing to run through mountains through trails when the disclaimer says "we will not be held responsible if attacked by bears, mountain lions, or rattle snakes". Really?? I was scared, but I had done the training, and I flew all that way. The race started and I ran the first four miles on pure adrenaline. Then mile five came this steep hill.. I thought the flyer said flat course? These old people were passing me. Eventually I was dying. My muscle in my legs felt like the were ripping off the bone. There is no way I could have prepared myself for this flat course that were really mountains. Mile 8 I could see no one in front or behind me. A guy asked if I wanted a ride to the finish line. "no I am finishing what I started" I said loudly. Then it started to rain as I was walking through a river. I had an inch of mud on each shoe which made them feel like they weighed ten pounds each. I took my shirt off and started scraping my shoes off with my hands. I had to repeat this routine every 10 minutes. I knew I was last. I called my husband at mile 8.5 balling. I was scared, alone, tired, and every part of my body hurt. He told me to keep going. My knight and shining armor appeared about half a mile from the finish line. He said he loved me and was proud of me. I had just had a baby and had worked so hard towards this goal. I used that last bit of encouragement and crossed the finish line DEAD LAST. I did not care that I was last. I loved the feeling I got crossing the finish line. I did something that I thought I could never do, and even when doing it I thought I might not finish. I still can not remember how much pain I was in, or how long it took me. I do remember the tears I shed, and every emotion I went through that day. I will have those memories forever.
If I can do anything like this after just having a baby I know that everyone I know can do it to.
My first race was the Big D texas half marathon, my second was the Xterra trail race in san diego. Every race after that has been a mud run. I want to do something great this year.
If you have never done a race you should really consider it. I never thought I would ever do something like a marathon and at the time no one I knew had done or considered one either. That compelled me even more to do a race or something that no one else had done. Let me describe how one of my races went.
Race day in San Diego I lined up with all the other runners. I was in the mountains, my heart was pumping, and my hands were shaking. Was I really fixing to run through mountains through trails when the disclaimer says "we will not be held responsible if attacked by bears, mountain lions, or rattle snakes". Really?? I was scared, but I had done the training, and I flew all that way. The race started and I ran the first four miles on pure adrenaline. Then mile five came this steep hill.. I thought the flyer said flat course? These old people were passing me. Eventually I was dying. My muscle in my legs felt like the were ripping off the bone. There is no way I could have prepared myself for this flat course that were really mountains. Mile 8 I could see no one in front or behind me. A guy asked if I wanted a ride to the finish line. "no I am finishing what I started" I said loudly. Then it started to rain as I was walking through a river. I had an inch of mud on each shoe which made them feel like they weighed ten pounds each. I took my shirt off and started scraping my shoes off with my hands. I had to repeat this routine every 10 minutes. I knew I was last. I called my husband at mile 8.5 balling. I was scared, alone, tired, and every part of my body hurt. He told me to keep going. My knight and shining armor appeared about half a mile from the finish line. He said he loved me and was proud of me. I had just had a baby and had worked so hard towards this goal. I used that last bit of encouragement and crossed the finish line DEAD LAST. I did not care that I was last. I loved the feeling I got crossing the finish line. I did something that I thought I could never do, and even when doing it I thought I might not finish. I still can not remember how much pain I was in, or how long it took me. I do remember the tears I shed, and every emotion I went through that day. I will have those memories forever.
If I can do anything like this after just having a baby I know that everyone I know can do it to.
Official weigh in
Well after my little rant yesterday I sucked it up and walked 5 miles after work. I ate a great healthy dinner and did all of my homework. I had an amazing day. Last night my husband closed at his work and I waited up until midnight for him to get home. He came baring a Dr pepper...my weakness...so at 1 a.m. I was drinking a soda. I knew this would not be good for my weigh in but screw it. I had all ready been disappointed so why not?
I woke up this morning to weigh in a person I am training. (I will not disclose her information until she says I can). She lost 3.4 pounds. I was so proud of her. She has been working so hard and finally the results are coming.
My turn...I get on the scale and it was like the biggest loser. Zero's kept going across the screen until the number popped up. Remember I said 162 was my wall. Well apparently I punched through my wall for a second time. I now weigh 160.8.
I have decided to weigh myself once a week and only once because I am discouraged from my journey when big numbers come up.
I woke up this morning to weigh in a person I am training. (I will not disclose her information until she says I can). She lost 3.4 pounds. I was so proud of her. She has been working so hard and finally the results are coming.
My turn...I get on the scale and it was like the biggest loser. Zero's kept going across the screen until the number popped up. Remember I said 162 was my wall. Well apparently I punched through my wall for a second time. I now weigh 160.8.
I have decided to weigh myself once a week and only once because I am discouraged from my journey when big numbers come up.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Come On...
So I finally did it. I made it down to 157. I remember saying that out loud and the pride I felt. I worked so hard and finally I was seeing the results. That was a month ago. Then I got busy and had less time to focus on me. I started having a cocktail lets just say every night just so I could feel relaxed. I had birthdays, gifts to buy, exams to take...the stress just kept mounting. My mood's have started to change and my lack of motivation was apparent.
I stepped on the scale and all I could yell was "what the hell" as tears streamed down my face. I have been running, doing insanity, eating better and I had not drank in a week. As I stood on the scale 162.4 was the only numbers in the world that could make me want to throw up. That was a wall I had all ready past right??
I texted my best friend because I knew she would make me feel better, and she did. She said do what you always tell me to do. "just keep trying" is a motto I swear I live by. I hate giving up and giving in but when it comes to my body I have never conquered the battle.
I sat on the edge of my bed alone, crying, and feeling ashamed of my body. Then it hit me. Fat is winning the battle, 162.4 is winning the battle, that california club I ate is winning the battle. However; I could win the war. I am going to quit being a baby and crying about a number that currently I can not change and focus on the things that I can do.
I can create motivation. I signed up for a local mudrun.
I can keep going. I have been training and recently ran my best mile ever.
I can treat my body like a temple. Putting things that are healthy in my body.
I can appreciate every curve that I own. I recently did a lingerie photo shoot where I feel like I looked amazing. I still love looking at the pictures. When I do look at them I know that my body all though not perfect is something to be proud of.
I know that if I am having frustrations with weight loss that some of the people that read this do to. Please keep trying. The worst thing that could happen is you fail, but if you keep trying there is always the possibilty that you could succeed.
I stepped on the scale and all I could yell was "what the hell" as tears streamed down my face. I have been running, doing insanity, eating better and I had not drank in a week. As I stood on the scale 162.4 was the only numbers in the world that could make me want to throw up. That was a wall I had all ready past right??
I texted my best friend because I knew she would make me feel better, and she did. She said do what you always tell me to do. "just keep trying" is a motto I swear I live by. I hate giving up and giving in but when it comes to my body I have never conquered the battle.
I sat on the edge of my bed alone, crying, and feeling ashamed of my body. Then it hit me. Fat is winning the battle, 162.4 is winning the battle, that california club I ate is winning the battle. However; I could win the war. I am going to quit being a baby and crying about a number that currently I can not change and focus on the things that I can do.
I can create motivation. I signed up for a local mudrun.
I can keep going. I have been training and recently ran my best mile ever.
I can treat my body like a temple. Putting things that are healthy in my body.
I can appreciate every curve that I own. I recently did a lingerie photo shoot where I feel like I looked amazing. I still love looking at the pictures. When I do look at them I know that my body all though not perfect is something to be proud of.
I know that if I am having frustrations with weight loss that some of the people that read this do to. Please keep trying. The worst thing that could happen is you fail, but if you keep trying there is always the possibilty that you could succeed.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Update 3/17
Well it has been 9 days since my last post and I am extremely sorry for that. I have been doing a lot of soul searching to discover myself. I started Insanity. I made it through the first 5 days and then my schedule went crazy. 2 days off and I got back on the band wagon until the day before my daughters first birthday. Again with the craziness. Stuffing my face with cake and reese's yesterday (my daughter's birthday), I again did not do insanity. The one thing that I have stayed constant with is my race training. I run/walk every single day. I love the cool breeze against my face, and the calmness of walking in the country. I also take my kids in the wagon sometimes because they love going for walks.
The whole point of this blog is my weight loss journey. Eating has been terrible, but luckily my race training has helped me maintain my weight!
In my soul searching I have discovered so many things about myself. Things I want to change and that starts today.
1. I am a worry bug- I worry about everything. If a friend does not text me back I assume they are mad, actually I always assume one of my friends are mad.
Fixer- I have slowly stopped caring about certain people/friends in my life that do not make me a priority as I do them. Having so many friends is complicated. I have neglected friends that really care about for those who don't care about me at all. I want to surround myself with those that encourage me, make me laugh, make me my best, share secrets, and I want to do the same for those friends.
2. If I died today I honestly do not know if I would go to heaven.
Fixer- I honestly do not know how to fix this. The first step is giving up my doubts, and focus on the great things god has given me. Pray often, and read his word is another way to start. I think this will be a gradual process but it is something that everyone should think about with all the natural tragedies going on.
3. I do not focus on me- Yes I buy myself stuff to feel better, but I do not actually put myself first. I let others dictate my eating habits, and exercise habits.
Fixer- Quit eating out so dang much, cut the television time to the minimum, get off my but and do something. I have all ready started some of these things so I am on the right path
4. Organization-I have what you call a pig pin on my side of the bed. Ray teases me all the time but it is true. I can organize anyone else's stuff but when it comes to my own you can forget about it.
Fixer-I have started cleaning up all my messes TODAY. It will be a few days process, but I am getting there and my room is looking better by the day.
5. Time- I put so many obligations on myself, that I do not realize the time I have to finish them is unrealistic.
Fixer- I am giving up a few things. I have decided what, but of course I have to double check with my beautiful husband! I would like to start dabbling in the culinary department. I love cooking and baking but it is so time consuming. I think in the effort to eat out less I am going to start cooking new stuff. I will keep you posted!
I know this is a long update and if you read it all I LOVE YOU! There will be more tomorrow as I am now back on track.
The whole point of this blog is my weight loss journey. Eating has been terrible, but luckily my race training has helped me maintain my weight!
In my soul searching I have discovered so many things about myself. Things I want to change and that starts today.
1. I am a worry bug- I worry about everything. If a friend does not text me back I assume they are mad, actually I always assume one of my friends are mad.
Fixer- I have slowly stopped caring about certain people/friends in my life that do not make me a priority as I do them. Having so many friends is complicated. I have neglected friends that really care about for those who don't care about me at all. I want to surround myself with those that encourage me, make me laugh, make me my best, share secrets, and I want to do the same for those friends.
2. If I died today I honestly do not know if I would go to heaven.
Fixer- I honestly do not know how to fix this. The first step is giving up my doubts, and focus on the great things god has given me. Pray often, and read his word is another way to start. I think this will be a gradual process but it is something that everyone should think about with all the natural tragedies going on.
3. I do not focus on me- Yes I buy myself stuff to feel better, but I do not actually put myself first. I let others dictate my eating habits, and exercise habits.
Fixer- Quit eating out so dang much, cut the television time to the minimum, get off my but and do something. I have all ready started some of these things so I am on the right path
4. Organization-I have what you call a pig pin on my side of the bed. Ray teases me all the time but it is true. I can organize anyone else's stuff but when it comes to my own you can forget about it.
Fixer-I have started cleaning up all my messes TODAY. It will be a few days process, but I am getting there and my room is looking better by the day.
5. Time- I put so many obligations on myself, that I do not realize the time I have to finish them is unrealistic.
Fixer- I am giving up a few things. I have decided what, but of course I have to double check with my beautiful husband! I would like to start dabbling in the culinary department. I love cooking and baking but it is so time consuming. I think in the effort to eat out less I am going to start cooking new stuff. I will keep you posted!
I know this is a long update and if you read it all I LOVE YOU! There will be more tomorrow as I am now back on track.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Okay sorry for the delay in posts but it has been crazy busy these past few days. Where to start?
I promised I would take my measurements and post them...I am currently 159.8 with 150.0 as my ultimate goal. Some people are thinking why 150.0...well maybe because I have never been a small framed person and can not remember the last time I was 150.0 pounds. As for measurements. I got out my tape measure for the body. As I am wrapping it around my leg...SNAP..there goes me tape..looked like I was not going to measure anything. Monday I started INSANITY, and Mud Run Training. My husband finally decided to participate with me and I could not be happier.
Insanity day one/Training- I died. My legs hurt, and my butt throbbed. Was this for real and was I really doing this?? My husband stood beside me and like a champ he kept me going. I really just wanted to do better then him!! I am so glad that I do not smoke because I do not think I could have made it.
Day two- the thought crossed my mind to bail. I really did not want to do the crazy thing I did the day before that made me hurt so bad, but in a good way. But I put my big girl panties on, mustered up some strength, and battled through it with my husband again by my side. I made it down to the last 8 minutes and I could not breath. Those basketball drills killed me as I yelled " I can not do it Shaun T".
I have never made it past day three on insanity. and tomorrow is a rest day for my mud run training. I am trying to pick a marathon that will keep me motivated.
I am also setting up another giveaway. Stay tuned tomorrow for some more results and my weigh in on Friday!
I promised I would take my measurements and post them...I am currently 159.8 with 150.0 as my ultimate goal. Some people are thinking why 150.0...well maybe because I have never been a small framed person and can not remember the last time I was 150.0 pounds. As for measurements. I got out my tape measure for the body. As I am wrapping it around my leg...SNAP..there goes me tape..looked like I was not going to measure anything. Monday I started INSANITY, and Mud Run Training. My husband finally decided to participate with me and I could not be happier.
Insanity day one/Training- I died. My legs hurt, and my butt throbbed. Was this for real and was I really doing this?? My husband stood beside me and like a champ he kept me going. I really just wanted to do better then him!! I am so glad that I do not smoke because I do not think I could have made it.
Day two- the thought crossed my mind to bail. I really did not want to do the crazy thing I did the day before that made me hurt so bad, but in a good way. But I put my big girl panties on, mustered up some strength, and battled through it with my husband again by my side. I made it down to the last 8 minutes and I could not breath. Those basketball drills killed me as I yelled " I can not do it Shaun T".
I have never made it past day three on insanity. and tomorrow is a rest day for my mud run training. I am trying to pick a marathon that will keep me motivated.
I am also setting up another giveaway. Stay tuned tomorrow for some more results and my weigh in on Friday!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Birthday Idea from REAL PARTIES
This is a super cute idea for a birthday party. Kylie loves this movie and I just might use this idea for her birthday party next year. It is exciting to think that I can take any of her favorite movies, or shows and turn them into this most wonderful party!
http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/real-parties-fabulous-up-inspired-birthday-party-2/
http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/real-parties-fabulous-up-inspired-birthday-party-2/
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