Today ended up being a fairly decent one. I had wanted to go somewhere today since our weekend is typically Thursday and Friday because of Brad’s work schedule. After I was done with all my usual stuff with exercise and whatnot then we were trying to decide what we wanted to do. Hm hm. Loaded up and went to the local pond that has a sidewalk all the way around it to attempt to feed the ducks. They weren’t hungry… so fed the fish in the water but even they didn’t seem that hungry, lol. The temperature outside was really nice though! Came on back home after a while and still tried to contemplate If we wanted to go anywhere else. Nope.. so I put Katie down for a nap and then I got BORED myself. I took a good nap on the couch then woke up, got Katie up, fed her then for dinner we decided CHINESE! It was good but I tried not to get too much since I’m attempting to watch calories but I don’t feel satisfied so I may make something else.

Tomorrow = a bit o’ church stuff and then grocery shopping and then the real weekend comes which means work for Brad and church Sunday. *Yawn* I’m still a bit tired so I’m looking forward to some sleep tonight.

Um yeah I know I’m boring, lol. *waves*

I think we’re gonna get some rain soon.. possibly tonight. I thought It was going to rain earlier today but so far nothing. Last night Katie tried out her new baby WALKER that the lady from church gave me and she seems to like it — still getting the hang of moving her feet. After so long in the walker, she wants DOWN to be able to crawl around pull up. Last night was so funny, rofl. Brad and I always lay in bed together and talk before we go to sleep and last night he was trying to tickle me… on the buns! I squeeled and said, “Not my buns!!” He’s still laughing on that one, lol. Love him.

Can’t believe It’s Wednesday! Exercise has went well so far this week. I’m trying to add a little more protein to my diet since they talk about that a lot on The Biggest Loser. I drank a 6oz bit of water and whey protein with my lunch and then just now for a snack I ate 1 scrambled egg so those will help a tiny bit more with protein for today. I can’t say enough how GRATEFUL I am to have my own HOME GYM. I’ve always dreamed of it…

Okie, I’m out. Have a good evening!

I’m finally at the point in my life where I feel completely happy. All the way around. I was happy last year because I had my baby girl and of course was happy in 2007 when I found out I was pregnant but now.. It’s a different kind of happy. I have my baby girl, a wonderful husband that understands me 100%, a great relationship with religion and a new lifestyle. I now don’t have those negative thoughts that stopped me from leading the happiest life. My thoughts are positive and I feel great.

It’s just hard seeing those around me not having that same kind of happiness. I want it SO BAD for them but I can’t do it — they have to do it themselves. Just makes it so so so hard because I just want to stomp my foot and say DO IT! Just have to pray that they are guided to do the right thing in their lives. That’s ALL I can do.

Let me just talk about temptation. For me, It used to be If someone offered me a plate of cookies, I would eat them all and then look around for more! Now If someone offers me cookies, I just say no thanks! I don’t eat candy anymore and only a little bit of chocolate. For instance, I buy the yogurt with the resees pieces and have those a couple times a week. I’m so proud of myself. I haven’t had a soda in over a year now. It used to be SO HARD to fight off that temptation and was SO EASY to give into it. I’m so much stronger mentally now. I can say no thanks to something and actually MEAN it. I never thought I would be that strong. Here I am and I want to stay like this the rest of my life and I KNOW I can and WILL.

It’s been hotter than usual today.. I think the humidity went up because the apartment actually got HOT today and I had to turn on the A/C for a bit and now I’ve just got the unit fan on. I’m thinking about opening the windows this evening. Been a good day! Ladies from church came to visit me this afternoon and It was a nice visit. One of them brought Katie a baby walker from one of her family members! YAY!!! Can’t wait for Brad to come home so we can eat dinner and watch… THE BIGGEST LOSER! I’m stoked to watch it! I love that show and It’s so powerful to me!

This past week or so It has been SO warm outside! Right now it’s 83 degrees and last week It got up to around 88 degrees! I LOVE IT though! Last Thursday I actually wore my FILP FLOPS for the 1st time since last year I think! I’m thinking after I submit this post I may go soak up a little sun! There is nothing more that I enjoy than just sitting outside in the sun, observing and watching nature. To most that might seem boring but I really, really find beauty in all things nature. Sunny days with clear skies and a little breeze really make my day.

I was thinking about my weight loss and I realized that last week I did a good CHUNK more exercise than I usually do. Made me think back to when I first started exercise. I was doing 7 days a week and only losing 1 pound but when I got down to 5 days a week I was losing 3 pounds a week! I’m definetly thinking that doing a good bit more really was the reason why I didn’t lose any last week. I MIGHT BE WRONG but that’s just my gut feeling. I burned a little bit less calories today and I didn’t do a few minutes on the bike after the treadmill like I’ve been doing and I guess I’ll see how this week goes and go from there! Makes me feel better.

Friday will be MAY 1ST. Insane !!! I’ve got to get planning for Katie’s 1ST BIRTHDAY! Wowie. I will have a ONE year old! Everyone at church keeps commenting about my weight loss (in a good way) and there’s one lady who keeps reminding me almost every week, “You keep losing that weight and you’ll wind up pregnant again!” Uhhh, lol. No? There is such thing as birth control Other Mormon families might want THEIR family to consist of 3-5 children but sorry, not this family. IF IF IF I ever considered having another one then 2 would be DEFINETLY it for us and even Brad agrees with me on that one. I dunno I always said I wanted 2 but after I had Katie then I realized I only wanted one. *shrug* Good enough for me! Don’t have that baby urge and that is GOOOOOOD with me!

Hope your Monday has gone well so far and I hope everyones evening is even better! Can’t wait for my HUBBY to come home tonight so I can give him some kiss kisses! Buh-byes!! *waves*

Here is the……

Oooh can I just mention how I LOVE this new layout? This one is really special to me, espically with this weight loss journey I’m on. *SQUEE* I’ll be editing it more here and there but for the most part I’m VERY happy with it!! After 3 different changes in color schemes and changing the header pic 2 times then I finally came out with what you see!

One of my classes at church today really lifted my spirits and It’s always wonderful to feel that way. I’d say Sunday has been great! Katie was actually REALLY good at church!! Was even good at the end of church where she usually gets a bit crazy because she was tired! Brad said she only cried just a tiny at the very end of his class! Brad has been gone since about 4PM to a meeting for church and If he goes out to eat with them I told him to get me something since I don’t want to cook something If he’s gonna eat out. Brad’s Grandparents came to visit this afternoon also! So all in all a good day!

Let me know what you think about the new layout???

Title says it all. I weighed myself this morning and for the 1st time since I started this new weight loss journey and new lifestyle… I … didn’t lose any weight. I KNOW, I KNOW. I shouldn’t be all dramatic about it but the truth is, I AM. I can’t help it because LOSING weight is my goal and my reward is getting on the scale and seeing that weight go DOWN. Yes, I am very, very glad I didn’t gain any weight. It was really rough on me this morning but I’m better now. I realize now that It’s not ALL about the number on the scale but just to work my hardest with the exercise and then take the number on the scale as a reward – If I lose any weight. Just very frustrating mentally. I worked EXTRA hard this week and felt really energetic and good Thursday and Friday. 2 guesses on why I didn’t lose any… 1) muscle gain but I doubt it. or 2) I did a *little* more than usual all week and Friday I did a good bit more so maybe that is what put me off? Hell, I dunno.

Oh well, just keep going. Keep striving to work hard with my exercise and hope maybe I’ll lose. Not exactly the Saturday I was looking for but I’m trying to keep a positive mind. I cleaned the house and spent some time out in the sun earlier today which always makes me happy. Nature in general makes me happy.

Anyhow, STILL working on the new layout and finally got something I really like!!

It’s another Friday! I was rockin’ the treadmill today! I had on my tanktop and had my dumbells for the 1st 15 minutes and then wound up doing 10,000 steps! WAHOOOOOO! By the time I was done my whole shirt was more than drenched. Tomorrow morning It’ll be time to step on that scale again! I sometimes invision Bob or Jillian from The Biggest Loser being with me, telling me to GO GO GO! Really does help with motivation!

I’m *still* working on the new layout.. I had it all pretty much placed then decided I wanted to change it LOL so I changed the color scheme then changed the layout a little and now I have to go back and fix colors and whatnot plus finish it up but I’ll glad happy to get the new theme up!

I’m hoping tomorrow to get outside and get some SUN! .. Possibly! I would really like to get a little tan going on for this summer but have to actually get OUT to get some sun, lol.

I’m so happy. Don’t have much time before midnight but just wanted to drop in for a short HAPPY post!!! Had to drag myself out of bed this morning to get Katie up and feed her but lucky hubby got to sleep in till after noon this morning… lucky duck! Got my exercise done and Brad did some exercise too!! Got a shower, fed Katie boo then eventually left to do some things and went by Sonic to get a few things.. I got a tropical smoothie, It was yummy! We headed over to the town park area where they have a NICE walking trail with lots of trees so we walked all the way up and back down that. It was in the mid 80’s today! AHHH LOVE IT. Also very very sunny, beautiful skies.. all of this makes me EXTRA EXTRA happy!! We walked for about an hour!

Loaded back up and traveled out to Brad’s Mom and had a great time! Brad was helping his Stepdad with his computer. Brad and I both ate dinner there and I had a great time with all 3 of Brad’s little sisters! Katie was getting so tired at around 9PM since It was past her bed time. We didn’t leave until after 10PM and of course didn’t get home till after 11PM but here we are! Gave Katie her bedtime bottle then put her to bed and I don’t think she’s moved since I layed her down. I know she’s exhausted but what a wonderful, wonderful day. Makes me even more grateful, blessed and thankful to be alive and to have the life that I have. I’m soooooo happy happy happy. So happy to have my wonderful husband and daughter and I want to express that as often as possible!

Still working on the new layout! Might work on it a tiny before I go to bed later on but right now I think we’re gonna watch the FRINGE episode !!! Have a good night!

A brand new layout is coming SOON, very very soon! I’m coding it right now and shouldn’t be too long before It’s up and going! I’m excited because I really like it!

I will update this blog again when I get done with the layout!!

edit: ugh It’s way late and I’m tired and not done with the new layout.. gonna take a bit more time editing and fixing so I’ll continue with it later today (Thursday) – have a good night!

Alright so I called my best friend today to talk about my concerns for her. Of course she denied that ANYTHING was going on and that she wasn’t doing anything “bad”. Yeah ok !!! Sure !!! She’s gonna have to be willing to help herself before any talking with do any good and that really worries me. Just have to do some major praying for her and maybe she will be guided in the right direction… and soon. Found out from a High School friend that my best friend now looks about 60 pounds. Sigh…

*waves to family that read this*

Oh I can’t wait for the warming trend thats coming in, woot! It’s gonna be in the 80’s! Yes, bring it on! I’m ready for some sunshine and nice warm temps! And what’s on the line-up of shows tonight?? THE BIGGEST LOSER! and probably BONES since they had a special double episode this week!!

OH! Mwahahah so Brad bought TWILIGHT last night! I think I might watch it sometime this week! I’ve been contemplating seeing about getting the books. I think there’s 4-5 books? I usually don’t like to read but if it’s as good as the movie then I would!

Okie enough of my random ramblings! Have a good Tuesday evening!