Showing posts with label weight loss journey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss journey. Show all posts

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Day 59 ~ But...Today Isn't Going As Planned

Mark and I ended up sleeping wayyyyy past our alarm this morning and we completely missed our Monkey Gym class...as in if we left after scrambling to get dressed and in the car, we would have made it for the "goodbye song." This is a bad habit....bad bad bad. Thankfully, t-ball is coming up and we'll be doing something else and won't be paying for this class for a few months.


Friday, September 2, 2016

Day 58 ~ Busy schedule, Healthy Lifestyle!

Today has been another day full of training via Facebook, with some added monthly challenges - which I need to finish tonight. I was so swamped with that this morning, that I completely missed breakfast. However, I did remember everything else in my morning routine. Dishes were put away, little man's breakfast was made (complete with juice), he was frozen in front of his favorite Nick Jr. shows, whipped up my morning smoothie with some of my GREENS and headed to grab my notebook and pen to start my day. What did I miss? My actual meal! While I was focused on my session, Mark got to spend some quality time with my dad, since he was off work today.

It wasn't until after I finished, that I went to ask Mark if he was ready for lunch time, did I realize that the frying pan on the stove wasn't used - which meant I didn't make breakfast for myself. However, I did stay scheduled on my supplements. 

The rest of my day slowed down a bit... little man helped me whip up some lunch for the both of us. He had spiral noodles with butter and sprinkle cheese with some cut up strawberries and juice, while I had a full plate of some yummy goodness (picture below)!

Avocado, Strawberries, Cheese, Turkey, Genoa Salami and a Sweet Potato with butter and cinnamon.
Seltzer (not pictured)

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

48, 49 & 50 ~ Fall Off & Jump Back On

So, after attending Mark's friend's birthday party Sunday and devouring three slices of cheese pizza, skittles and soda...I knew I was headed for falling off the wagon. I had a nice healthy dinner of steak and zucchini noodles, but it didn't feel like it was enough. I also didn't feel the side effects yet.

Monday I really felt it. Major side effects. Ugh. Do you know what happens to your body after being off of carbs, yeast, soda, massive amounts of sugar for several months? I know I didn't cover every food group that I've stayed away from...

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Day 47 ~ It's Not A Weekend Without A Party!

After two amazing nights with my fellow mom's who needed a much needed break... I need to get back on my Paleo/It Works Cycle...

I picked a few magazines that talk about clean eating and paleo and I'm hoping to find some yummy recipes in there that I can share with everyone. Who doesn't love recipes that help fuel your body?

Today is a big day for Mark. He'll be attending one of his friend's birthday parties. Why is it big for him? He hasn't really grasped to the fact that birthday parties aren't just for him. So, when he see's presents... he assumes they are for him.

Speaking of presents... I was going through some bins yesterday... in search for my long lost baseball glove so I can work with Mark... and in one of the bins, I found a birthday present I hid away already wrapped for Mark's 2nd birthday (that I apparently hid from myself really well) that I even started second guessing myself if I actually bought for him or not. Well, sure enough... it was a win and he immediately wanted to open it and set it up. It's the race car connection for his V-tech track. 


Monday, August 15, 2016

Day 42 ~ What Could A Tiny Reese's Cup Do To Me?!?!

Today, was my first official "day off", as I was contacted last night that the official job didn't start until Tuesday. So, I used today to run ALL of my errands for the week ahead.


Other than having to buy new sunglasses, because Mark decided to go all HULK on my other ones, I spent a majority of the day searching for the perfect daycare for Mark. While there is no such thing as the "perfect" daycare, I needed to find one that was "budget friendly" or as friendly as it could be, close to either home or my new job, flexible on pick up times (some daycare's are open til 7 pm, but a majority of them are open until 6:30 pm), check out their educational and dietary plans, etc. 

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Days 31-34 ~ Organized, Weight Loss Goals & Accomplishment, & Relaxing...

This post, I am cramming four days into one.... being super busy... I forgot to actually take my "me" time and write some posts.



Thursday, Day 31 ~ Organized
So, this morning Mark decided to disappear on me. Not so much, like running out the front door, but more like I woke up and he was gone. I'm usually not worried, because there have been mornings where he will wake up and I can feel him kiss me on the cheek and say "night night mama," which is both super sweet, but strange for this age... he's only 2 not 9.

Monday, August 1, 2016

My Paleo/It Works Journey ~ Posts 1-50

For easier access to my individual posts of my Paleo/It Works Journey, I came up with this go-to list for easier access (it's easier than having to scroll for the post that you want).

Days 1 - 10

Day 1 - Paleo-ish... with a mix of a Toddler Meltdown?!
Day 2 - Paleo & It Works!
Day 3 - Hot As A Pepper!
Day 4 - Double Slack With Greens On Top
Day 5 - My Gym & Fred's Market
Day 6 - Hair Mask & Giveaways
Day 7 & 8 - Migraines & The "Look"
Day 9 - Turtles, Park & New Rental
Day 10 - Numminess (Eats), Weigh In & Shopping

Days 11 - 19

Day 11 & 12 - Busy, But Healthy Weekend
Day 13 - Party Day!
Day 14 & 15 - Migraines & Paleo Talk!
Day 16 - Sore, Graston and KT Tape!
Day 17, 18 & 19 - Focus on Healthy Lifestyle and NOT Stress!

Days 20 - 30

Days 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25 - We've Entered The Gates of Sicknessville!
Days 26 & 27 - Healthy Again, New Weigh In & New Workouts!
Day 28 - Bad Monkey, Lunch & Day 1 of It Works Challenge!
Day 29 & 30 - Utter Chaos with Sprinkles on Top!

Days 31 - 39

Day 31, 32, 33 & 34 - Organized, Weight Loss Goals & Accomplishment & Relaxing...
Day 35 - Workout & Healthy Eats
Day 36 - Rest Day, Grocery/Meal Planning & My Motivational Board
Day 37 & 38 - No Gym :(, Playing Video Catch Up & Getting Ripped Off!
Day 39 - A Peek Into My Paleo Lifestyle

Days 40 - 50
Days 40 & 41 - Clothes, Groceries & Meal Prep! Plus Some Exciting News!
Day 42 - Reese's Cups Are Evil!
Day 43, 44, 45 & 46 - Weekend Plans
Day 47 - It's Not A Weekend Without A Party
Days 48, 49 & 50 - Fall Off and Jump Back On