Not missing anymore

(I started this post on Friday, January 27th. Than got very busy and didn't have time to finish it)


Last week ended with a 2lb gain. I was disappointed but I didn't let it get me down. I climbed back on the wagon this week and hit it hard! I am proud to say that the 2lbs I gained last week are gone.

I spent alot of time thinking about my upbringing and how I viewed myself. I can clearly remember that by the age of 12 I was already obessed with my image. I had this little belly bump below my belly button and I remember thinking about cutting it off! WHOA!! I know it shocks me too. I thought the whole procedure through. How I could cut it off and stitch it back up.


I want to live a healthy life and be active not only for myself but for my beautiful daughters. I don't want them to go through what I went through.  I know if I live it before them they will develop healthy habits and my struggles won't be theirs.


I have always been conscience of what they eat. For snacks they get healthy choices (apples, Cheerios, bananas, hard boiled eggs, WATER...).  I try to stay away from those sugary snacks like fruit snacks, sweet cereal, cookies. Yes they get sweet snacks every now and than, but its usually not something we have in our house.


My oldest daughter made me a very proud Momma when at a wedding they were offering snacks. Cookies, chips, apples, and bananas. My little gir,l when offered a cookie, said she wanted a "nana".  Our house keeps a healthy supply of fruit because of this occasion.  You can't have enough healthy choices when we are bombarded with unhealthy ones at EVERY checkout line! Yes, I am a victim of last minute snack purchases at Wal-Mart


Here's to not missing it this week!
~JL

Monthly Monster

So, I must honestly confess this week is not gonna be a good one.  I can say that before I had kids my monthly was very mild.  You can ask most of my friends, I never liked chocolate. Weird, I know! But during my 2nd pregnancy I craved Chocolate cake the whole time.  Now I am curled up on the couch, sipping on some ice water and dreaming about pulling a Bruce Bogtrotter (Matilda).

This monster messes with my attitude, makes me tired, and throws curve-ball cravings.  I fear that this is going to be a constant battle. I am going to focus on "beating" down these cravings with looking at the reason why I want it.  It's mostly because I feel so awful and the trained thought that sugar, chocolate or candy makes everything better.  

Day to day I struggle with my food choices but this week is always the hardest. The idea of texting my husband to bring home some ice cream has crossed my mind multiple times. I made some healthy and some bad choices but I made up for it by staying active and moderating what I did eat.  While I let my daughter have a cookie, I did eat one...or three myself. Tonight's meal plan for this mommy is salad with a hard boiled egg.  

My goal this week is to maintain.  I am still working out every day and even added in a dance session with my girls today.  It always helps to have fun while you stay healthy.  I will do my best to beat up my Monthly Monster.

On Friday we'll see if I was successful!
~JL

Weight Loss

Well it's the big day. And I am glad to report I have lost 2lbs! Only 1lb away from the wt I was last year when I found out I was pregnant with Elise. And it's also the wt I was at when I ran in a 4mile race.

After being very happy about that, I think I over ate tonight and now I feel terrible. I think I need to do a work out tomorrow to make up for it.

I stayed very consistent and worked out mon-fri this week. Which is very huge for me since I am waking up early to do so. But the work has paid off.

I know you might say 2lbs, big whoop but I usually fluctuate from 160-162. Never have I gotten to 158. So this is a step forward on my decision to be healthier this year

Can't wait for the cold and snow to go away. I am itching to go running again. I also am hoping to get in a 5k or two this year.

Time to put the girls to bed.
Good night world!
~JL

Muddy Monday

Had a great day today. Did my workout in the morning and felt great about the discipline it took to get up early and start my day right. On a Monday no less. I ate a light yogurt than later had a banana. I stayed on my feet doing laundry and dishes and other house hold cleaning duties. By 11 am I was famished. I decided to have a Special K bar which helped me get thru until lunch.


I kept trucking on with cleaning my house. I used a Bible app on my phone to listen to several chapters today. It was Genesis 1-3 and Romans 1. I found my day went better after having God's Word read to me.


Lunch consisted of leftovers my Hubby and I got yesterday. A bucket of ribs! Such an unhealthy choice and not diet conducive. After I had 2 ribs I felt satisfied but not full. Along with the ribs we got 2lbs of French Fries.


Since I have 2 beautiful girls that think they are the next best thing, I heated some up for them. Admittedly I took 8 of them but I still enjoyed them. The thing is I can't eliminate all foods. With a family I need to moderate what I enjoy. So I had some but not near as many I would have liked to.


We are loving our current "Winter" weather here in Wisconsin. We enjoyed ourselves today. Selah harassed the chickens. Elise and I strolled around the yard. And than we went for a walk around our 8 acre farm. Selah seemed to be drawn to the mud and water holes. I kept having to shepherd her away from them after she nearly slipped in one.

She loves to touch their tale feathers, along with bopping them on the back!!

After Selah saw Elise in her Moby she went inside and had to bring Malinda along for our walk. 

When my husband came home we enjoyed steaks and salad. I spent the rest of the night using a Rembrandt teeth whitening kit. We picked them up from Walgreens on Sunday. With coupons, I bought 2 kits for $17.00.


I have decided to claim Fridays as my weigh-in days. I have also picked up some reward M&M's for when I lose my first 5lbs.


Goodnight world
~JL

Wood Pile

  Been pretty busy with my sick baby. But I stayed very active.  Even played outside with my 2yr old when we had a warm spell here. I also was stuck with my work out routine except for yesterday.  I had to take my daughter to the clinic to get check out.  Nothing to report, she is just a very unhappy sick girl.

  Today after a good breakfast for eggs, ham and cheese, which I split with my 2yr old, I helped my hubby stack wood.  What a workout!! Who knew running up and down stairs carrying 2-3 pieces of wood would really give me a burn.  I put my all into it because I wanted to enjoy some fresh air while my girls were sleeping. I ended up a bit dizzy so I had take a breather.

  Now I am trying to warm up and enjoy some fun times with my girls.  I had planned on going to the Dollar General because my brother scored an AWESOME deal on All Detergent, but their coupons are gone.  Blast, now what to do with the rest of my day??

Bring it!

Last night I didn't get time to do my 2nd workout video. Mommy's out there will understand. My 8 month old is suffering from a nasty cold and only wants to be held by Me. Which makes getting anything else done nearly impossible.

I made Pork chops and corn last night. Made sure I wasn't over eating and by the end of the night I felt great. We gave the girls a bath and than snuggled down to watch a show.

After a while I heard the container of ice cream call to me. I thought about all the reasons I deserved a big bowl of it. My daughter was tasking me, it tastes so good, and last but not least, it would make me feel better. HA! Why do we believe that lie?

I am proud to say I fought the urge and after the sick one went to bed, I snuggled closer to my 2 yr old and tried to find joy in that. (She fidgets a lot!)

My goals today:
• eat healthy (of course)
• drink 3 mugs of water (each one is about 20oz)
• workout, I have a wide selection of videos but I am starting out small. This one offers a variety of 20min workouts. Lower body today and if I find time I will hit the Core Cardio again.

Girls are still sleeping so I better get a jump on today!
~JL

New Years Resolution

  Of course it happens every year.  New Year's Eve rolls around and the big question is on my mind.  What is my resolution??  It wouldn't surprise me that it's always to lose weight, become healthy and enjoy life.  So this year I turn 30!! And I am trying not to let it freak me out....
  Since I have graduated high school, I am proud and ashamed to say that I have gained 20lbs.  Proud because it could be worse in the 12 years since I've been gone. Sad because, well, lets face it. Weight gain is uncool all the time unless your are pregnant.  
  I have had 2 beautiful girls and they are the reason I have a smile on my face.  With my first I gained a whopping 40lbs and lost it all in 2 wks and than some. My 2nd I gained 30lbs and she is fast approaching 9 months old and I have 3lbs to go.  
  Being brutally honest I weigh 160lbs but my body knows (and looks it) that it should be at 140.  I have a severe sugar addiction (who doesn't?) and that is my big downfall.  Like today. I did my 20 min workout but I still ate a bag of peanut m&m's, puppy chow and a cup of pudding and it's not even supper folks!!
  I was listening to Focus on the Family today and it really inspired me.  We were made to crave! That's why in this fast, get it now generation obesity is so prevalent.  Those fast food french fries are so quick and they do the trick.  
  The Bible says that we are not to worry about what we are going to eat or drink and that God knows what our needs are. Than it goes on to say that we are to SEEK the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness and all these things will be added unto you. (Matt 6:33) In earlier translations Seek was literally the word CRAVE.  
  Like what the speaker on Focus on the Family said I also fill that need with food. I need to get to that place where that need is no longer being met by food but by God, His word and His fellowship.  


Look I know this is a lot right now but I felt I needed to get off to a right start and have people I can encourage and have encouragement too.  I might not reach my goal weight by June 1st but you can bet I am going to try my hardest. 
~JL