Winter: This is how we do it....

It's February... and it seems like some parts Ontario don't have any snow... BUT... we do! And we are lovin' it! Take a peek at how we spent our Monday afternoon... and some 'creative' pictures I took as well... enjoy!

And that's how we do Mondays!

3 months ~ already?

Where does the time go? Tomorrow will mark 3 months old for Linden! He is a really great baby... that being said, yes he does fuss, he does cry, he does just want to be held all the time. But for the most part he is great!

My little guy... 3 months.... love you!

Week 2: Weighing In

This week I added some cardio to my routine to help with my weight loss. I started out with some videos (Dancing with the Stars: Dance the Pounds off) and although it is very fun... I found it a bit hard to follow and to honest with ya'll I just felt like a big giggly person jumping around. I will probably try it again once I loose a bit more weight.

Then I tried just jogging on the spot... l was definitely able to get my heart rate up.. but I found the 'pounding' was really hard on my knees. So I have started 'rebounding' ~ and I love it! I started Sunday night.. then Monday night.. It really gets my heart rate up, it's easy on my joints and most importantly IT'S FUN! You can check out here .

Well needless to say adding some carido seems to be working! Final weight in week two: 198.5lbs ... that is a loss of 2.5lbs! Yay me!

If you are trying to change your lifestyle and loose weight... I hope you find this inspiring.. because if I can do it.. YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

JJ Heller ~ Love Her!

Check out my new favorite song... really lifts me up... I hope it has the same affect on you today ~ and every day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlL8LayF0uw&feature=related

Our God is Good!

Week 1: weighing in

OK... so this week has been sooo difficult.. but it has more to do with that since last Wednesday one by the one my family fell victim to a VIOLENT 24 hr flu ~ not pretty! Fluids coming out from both ends! yeesh!

I got sick Wednesday night, I was up every half an hour either vomiting, diarrhea or both! :( After a few days of not being able to keep ANYTHING down.. I did go down in weight.. actually down to 197lbs.. but then once I started eating slowing I leveled out. I was a bit worried because I could tell that being so sick was really affecting my milk supply.. and poor Linden wanted my milk.. but it just wasn't there.

My goal is to loose 2lbs a week.. it actually isn't as hard as I thought it would be to track and really control what I am putting into my mouth ~ don't get me wrong some days are easier than others. I am an emotional eater (I think many of us are).. so when I am having a really bad day with the kids.. that chocolate cake looks better and better ~ and not just ONE piece ~ SEVERAL! But I did it... stuck to it.. and sometimes had a few calories to stare by the end of the day...

Final results:

Tues Jan 26 - 201lbs

yay ... one pound lost.. slowly but surely... but most importantly... slowly.. but HEALTHILY

Lifestyle Change.. yay and 'oh no'! all at the same time!

Alright.. so I'm on a journey... a journey to change my way of eating.. living a more healthy lifestyle.. with of course with the goal to loose weight in the process.

Lets get down to the dirty facts...

Age: 34
Height: 5'5
Weight: 202lbs
Details: 11 weeks postpardom of the birth of my son, stay at home momma of 4 kids 5 years of age and under, LOVER of food! ☺
Goal: loose 2lbs a week.. 52lbs total
Goal Weight: 150lbs

I actually started yesterday, so I will 'blog-in' every Tuesday. I'll update ya'll (and mostly a record for myself) of how the week went, challenges I faced, how difficult it really is.. but mostly to celebrate my small steps of loosing 2lbs.

And so here the journey begins.. to a healthier me.

Happy 2nd Birthday Grace!

Happy Birthday Grace! We love you soo much! We can not believe that you are already two years old! You are such a sweet, caring, loving, funny, crazy little girl. You don't say much but you always let us know what you want to say!


I love watching you grow... you are a true beauty both inside and out!

xoxoxoxoxo forever ~ mommy