Monday, February 28, 2011
the big weigh in...
ok blog... so i did it! i weighed myself! the official number is... hold me... 165...ack!!!!!!!!!!! ok, breathe! im motivated now more than i have been in a long long while! did my p90x today! felt great! got myself a new fancy sports bra, so i can do more jumping around and not give myself black eyes! so from now on, until i reach my wedding weight... 140 im doing a weekly weigh in! i gotta stay in check! i think if im working out regularly, and keeping my calorie intake under control, i should be back to myself by summer! that averages out to about... 7 lbs a month. i WILL do this!!!
living room renovation
i told you guys a few weeks ago i would post pics of our living room renovation... here they are, for your eyeholes.
before...
before...
during...
after...
ahhhhhh! so much better! that sick carpet is out! the nice new floors are in! that dinky entertainment stand is gone... and the hubs made the new AWESOME entertainment unit out of supplies from lowes! its galvanised pipes and wood... super easy! great job buttcheeks! poor guy! he was up till 3 AM, i fell asleep about 12... im in love with the new living room!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
the time has come
hello blog! its been another crazy few weeks... we always have so much going on. last week we had a birthday party for our friends son and daughter who were turning 4 and 6. and we also went to disneyland for a day. now both events do not always have the healthiest of food choices, so needless to say, i ate nothing but crap food for 3 days and believe me, my body felt it! i woke up in the morning feeling heavy and lethargic, so i decided to cleanse for a day by drinking fresh juices and eating leafy salads, i felt much much better the next day.
this brings me to my point, blog, its time for me to be held accountable for my actions, what i put in my mouth, in my body and the way i take care of my body! ive lost weight once before 60 lbs to be exact, i CAN and WILL do it again! but, this time around it doesnt seem to be quite as easy. i think the first time around, i was excited because i was getting married, i had to look perfect on my wedding day. so i tried extra hard to make sure i looked the way i wanted to. not to say i dont have anything to look forward to now, but it just seems i dont quite have the drive that i did before. i cant even believe that i gained the weight back! 20 lbs! uggghhh! but, no more excuses! tomorrow i will do a post and i will log MY WEIGHT every week, so that you and i can both see it in black and white, my progress! scary! for sure! but, this way, i cant let you down, blog, or myself! its time to take action! hold on to your seats! its gonna be a wild ride!
this brings me to my point, blog, its time for me to be held accountable for my actions, what i put in my mouth, in my body and the way i take care of my body! ive lost weight once before 60 lbs to be exact, i CAN and WILL do it again! but, this time around it doesnt seem to be quite as easy. i think the first time around, i was excited because i was getting married, i had to look perfect on my wedding day. so i tried extra hard to make sure i looked the way i wanted to. not to say i dont have anything to look forward to now, but it just seems i dont quite have the drive that i did before. i cant even believe that i gained the weight back! 20 lbs! uggghhh! but, no more excuses! tomorrow i will do a post and i will log MY WEIGHT every week, so that you and i can both see it in black and white, my progress! scary! for sure! but, this way, i cant let you down, blog, or myself! its time to take action! hold on to your seats! its gonna be a wild ride!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
time flys!
ok... so apparently im not very good at being a full time blogger, i do have a life you know?! =) anywho, its been the same old, trying to stay on the grind. work, house, business, fitness, play... it takes alot out of a person! i know in my last post i said i was going to post pics of our renovation, i still plan on doing that, just dont hold your breath for when exactly it will happen!
valentines week just passed... we had to work on the actual holiday, but were able to go out to an amazing dinner on that Wednesday! we went to ciello, at the very top on the morongo hotel! it was beautiful! we had 7 amazing courses... hahahhahah! another blog post in the making... its nice to have friends that are amazing chefs at fabulous restaurants! the husband got me a beautiful diamond tennis bracelet and a heart shaped necklace! first time, besides my engagement ring, that he has bought me diamonds! he was quite proud of himself, and so was i! we had a very special few days!
i have to admit, Internet, that i have been slacking on my fitness goals... but, im still eating healthy, just not avidly working out like i said i would... im going to try to be better,,, i need motivation! where do you find your motivation?
valentines week just passed... we had to work on the actual holiday, but were able to go out to an amazing dinner on that Wednesday! we went to ciello, at the very top on the morongo hotel! it was beautiful! we had 7 amazing courses... hahahhahah! another blog post in the making... its nice to have friends that are amazing chefs at fabulous restaurants! the husband got me a beautiful diamond tennis bracelet and a heart shaped necklace! first time, besides my engagement ring, that he has bought me diamonds! he was quite proud of himself, and so was i! we had a very special few days!
i have to admit, Internet, that i have been slacking on my fitness goals... but, im still eating healthy, just not avidly working out like i said i would... im going to try to be better,,, i need motivation! where do you find your motivation?
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
bloggy blog face lift
i changed the name of my blog! did you see??? i felt like it was such a perfect way to describe my life ;) i also changed the template and layout, i now love the way it looks!!! its been another crazy week! i successfully worked out 6 days this week! yay! i also ate well...
we have been focusing alot on organizing and decluttering our home. so i havnt spent much time on the computer or taking pictures, sorry for the boring word only posts, hoping to be back to normal photo posts in the next few weeks!
this last weekend the hhusband and i did a living room renovation! we ripped up our carpet and layed down linoleum wood flooring. buttcheeks also built a wall unit for our entertainment stuff! ill do a post on this later this week along with photos, it came out awesome!!! we are on this kick right now to simplify and declutter our home, so far its going well! one room at a time!
today my girlfriend came over and we walked a 3 mile stretch, it felt amazing to start my day off that way. i have noticed over the last few weeks that i need new workout shoes! the ones i have are tattered and worn! although they have lasted me a good 4 years, its time to invest in a new pair! the husband needs a pair as well.
going to make time to post tomorrow, including pics! ta ta till then!
we have been focusing alot on organizing and decluttering our home. so i havnt spent much time on the computer or taking pictures, sorry for the boring word only posts, hoping to be back to normal photo posts in the next few weeks!
this last weekend the hhusband and i did a living room renovation! we ripped up our carpet and layed down linoleum wood flooring. buttcheeks also built a wall unit for our entertainment stuff! ill do a post on this later this week along with photos, it came out awesome!!! we are on this kick right now to simplify and declutter our home, so far its going well! one room at a time!
today my girlfriend came over and we walked a 3 mile stretch, it felt amazing to start my day off that way. i have noticed over the last few weeks that i need new workout shoes! the ones i have are tattered and worn! although they have lasted me a good 4 years, its time to invest in a new pair! the husband needs a pair as well.
going to make time to post tomorrow, including pics! ta ta till then!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
running on crazy
hi ya'll! its been quite a week! i was originally planning on blogging about my healthy lifestyle and fitness daily, but then life just went ahead and gave me a big ol slap in the face and laughed at me! apparently, it is not an easy task to.. be a wife, take care of 5 animals, work a full time job, start a photography business and workout on a regular basis! soooooooo.... that being said, maybe i will just be checking in periodically, at least once a week, more if im able. i feel like im always running on crazy! in a good way of course!
this brings me to my next point... what do you guys think of that as the title for my blog? running on crazy... i think i like it!
so i successfully worked out 5 days last week! yay! i did one day of yoga, two days of p90x one day of walking and one day of elliptical. of course im starting out slow. this week we will most likely do 3-4 days of p90x! i swear, that work out is a total killer! but, im sure, well worth it in the end. we also started getting the dogs to be more active by taking them to the dog park a few times during the week! i think this week i am going to work on a meal plan for the hubs and i, just gonna down size the p90x meal plan and make it work with our budget and schedule. hoping to have it ready for next week.
we had a nice weekend, went to a friends house for dinner on monday, had a pillow with an 8 year old, if pillow fights dont make you feel young, i dont know what will ;) and tuesday we went to the happiest place on earth! it was perfect weather!!!!! 75 degrees! i wore a tank top, shorts and flip flops all day in january! i love living in so cal!!! so, thats pretty much my week in a nut shell... ill try to post disney pics later in the week.
one more thing... my neighbor finally had her baby! so i will be doing my first ever newborn photos for my photography blog http://raynemakerimages.com/blog/ sometime next week. ill keep you posted so you can check them out!
this brings me to my next point... what do you guys think of that as the title for my blog? running on crazy... i think i like it!
so i successfully worked out 5 days last week! yay! i did one day of yoga, two days of p90x one day of walking and one day of elliptical. of course im starting out slow. this week we will most likely do 3-4 days of p90x! i swear, that work out is a total killer! but, im sure, well worth it in the end. we also started getting the dogs to be more active by taking them to the dog park a few times during the week! i think this week i am going to work on a meal plan for the hubs and i, just gonna down size the p90x meal plan and make it work with our budget and schedule. hoping to have it ready for next week.
we had a nice weekend, went to a friends house for dinner on monday, had a pillow with an 8 year old, if pillow fights dont make you feel young, i dont know what will ;) and tuesday we went to the happiest place on earth! it was perfect weather!!!!! 75 degrees! i wore a tank top, shorts and flip flops all day in january! i love living in so cal!!! so, thats pretty much my week in a nut shell... ill try to post disney pics later in the week.
one more thing... my neighbor finally had her baby! so i will be doing my first ever newborn photos for my photography blog http://raynemakerimages.com/blog/ sometime next week. ill keep you posted so you can check them out!
Friday, January 14, 2011
today was a good day
i woke up this morning to find the sun shining and the birds chirping, i love days like that!
i brewed myself a french press of java, and sat down to relax for a bit and watch Real Housewife's of Beverly Hills... its my guilty pleasure tv! my favorite cast members are kyle and lisa!
this morning bunny and i had a few errands to run, so we decided to bike to our errands instead of drive... it felt amazing to be out in the morning air, sun shining, spending time with my favorite person.
this mornings pre bike ride breakfast was pnut butter toast and honeydew melon... delicioso!
after biking to our errands we each had a protein shake, before heading out to take the dogs to the dog park.
my dogs absolutely love the park! dude just likes to roam and run in the openness and harley loves to chase the ball, roxy never knows whats going on, she just goes along for the ride. by the time we get home, everyone is so tired from all the activity, my house is silent! its a wonderful thing!
after our trip to the dog park, we sat down for breakfast, i had egg whites with soyrizo... if you like chorizo, you will love this stuff! its vegetarian, made from soy, has half the calories of the real stuff and taste almost the same! if you like yours with a kick, just add some tapatio... its AMAZING!
after breakfast bunny and i showered and got ready for work. its so nice sometimes working the same shift, we can ride to work together, and get off at the same time. my afternoon snack was a hand full of bbq stacks...
im getting super bored of cooking, so lunch today was a 6 inch turkey sammy from subway, i got a footlong, i had the other half for dinner, and half an apple. dinner will be an exact replica of lunch.
im feeling a little sore this evening, its a good thing. think we will hit up the bike trail tomorrow morning. for now, im off to bed. today was a good day.
PS... SORRY NO PHOTOS, I HAVE MISPLACED MY CORD FOR MY CAMERA! UGHHH! SO ENJOY JUST MY WORDS FOR NOW =)
i brewed myself a french press of java, and sat down to relax for a bit and watch Real Housewife's of Beverly Hills... its my guilty pleasure tv! my favorite cast members are kyle and lisa!
this morning bunny and i had a few errands to run, so we decided to bike to our errands instead of drive... it felt amazing to be out in the morning air, sun shining, spending time with my favorite person.
this mornings pre bike ride breakfast was pnut butter toast and honeydew melon... delicioso!
after biking to our errands we each had a protein shake, before heading out to take the dogs to the dog park.
my dogs absolutely love the park! dude just likes to roam and run in the openness and harley loves to chase the ball, roxy never knows whats going on, she just goes along for the ride. by the time we get home, everyone is so tired from all the activity, my house is silent! its a wonderful thing!
after our trip to the dog park, we sat down for breakfast, i had egg whites with soyrizo... if you like chorizo, you will love this stuff! its vegetarian, made from soy, has half the calories of the real stuff and taste almost the same! if you like yours with a kick, just add some tapatio... its AMAZING!
after breakfast bunny and i showered and got ready for work. its so nice sometimes working the same shift, we can ride to work together, and get off at the same time. my afternoon snack was a hand full of bbq stacks...
im getting super bored of cooking, so lunch today was a 6 inch turkey sammy from subway, i got a footlong, i had the other half for dinner, and half an apple. dinner will be an exact replica of lunch.
im feeling a little sore this evening, its a good thing. think we will hit up the bike trail tomorrow morning. for now, im off to bed. today was a good day.
PS... SORRY NO PHOTOS, I HAVE MISPLACED MY CORD FOR MY CAMERA! UGHHH! SO ENJOY JUST MY WORDS FOR NOW =)
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