Thursday, June 21, 2012

New Blog - Moving to WordPress!

Hi There!

I just wanted to do a quick post that I am moving over to WordPress since blogspot is acting up with my computer or something lol...either way though, it pissed me off so now I have a new blog!

Its not exactly the same, its not mainly about weight loss but I will still be covering that in the new blog. Its mostly an 'about me' type of thing

I REALLY HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Please follow me:  wtfanna.wordpress.com

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, June 15, 2012

3rd Times the Charm?


I certainly hope so!

I cannot seem to get out of this funk! I need some motivation and someone to help push me!

I don't know anyone near me or that has the same/similar schedule so that I could COMMIT to meeting with someone and working out. My sister is the only person but she can't go until like 8 or 9 at night, and I'm sorry - I am in sleep/bedtime mode by then lol

AWESOME NEWS though, despite the fact I haven't been logging or exercising I lost another 5 pounds. Course, I was fluctuating for a while between the same 5-6 pounds, something happened & I just dropped it. I'm not going to complain lol - I just have to keep it up and keep dropping!!!!!!

I have been pinteresting in the "Fitness" section & I actually found a couple blogs that will hopefully give me more inspiration! I know I haven't been blogging much lately but it would be nice if I could find some more interactive people to help me a little bit more, I like comments and questions and I just don't get very much of that on here....but yet again, I have like 8 followers so what do I expect? lol ... I need to get out there more!

ANYWAYS, I have a lot going on in my personal life right now, but I need to stop making that an excuse for not working out! I have come to a conclusion that I want to add jogging & bicycling to my list of workouts, but I do need a new pair of shoes & and bike. I will use what I've got for now, but I'll have to start up a small fund until I can get it :)

....OH and I also need to think about HOOPING! Have you heard of this before? ...they sell weighted hoops & you just hula hoop for like 20-30 minutes and you get an AWESOME workout & you also get HOT HOT HOT abs/core....totally gonna get one! I have heard most people recommend Amazon.com, so I might try that.

I'd love to hear from you guys! Please feel free to give any tips, motivation, suggestions you have!

Thanks & Happy Friday!
 (..and Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there, including my dad!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Really Hoping This Happens!

Cody got a call from a friend yesterday that he hadn't talked to in  a while. Turns out, that friend works for a Toyota dealership and he is moving up in the company and need someone to replace his position.

Cody has been miserable for sooooooooooooo long at his current job, not that we don't appreciate him having that job - it's just very stressful for him and I just know its time for a change. I really hope that it works out and that he's able to start working there.

It's like less than half the distance from home, would pay about the same & probably would get better over time, and he'd be in a much better working environment.

I've been praying ALLL morning in my head about it, every time I think about it lol. Really mostly because I want Cody to be happy & not so stressed out/pissed off all the time after work, & I think that would do wonder's for him!

Keeping my fingers crossed & keeping my faith in God that this could happen!
:)

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Random Thoughts

So for the past couple of years, I've been struggling with something I think many women do in my situation - I want to have kids, like RIGHT NOW lol

I just turned 23, but I have never felt my age. I've always been years beyond my actual age, and I can definitely see that more often the older I get. I know that my body is also sending my brain signals - "hey yo self - you should totally get preggers...your at PRIME baby making age, and you're not getting any younger!" and since I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years now, I feel like we are far enough into our relationship to start thinking about children.  (...well, some would say marriage first then kids, but for some reason I'd rather get pregnant than get married right now and hey its not like I plan on leaving Cody any time soon lol)

Cody's mentioned to me that he definitely wants kids, but his main reason not to is - you guessed it - money. You will always hear people say "you never have enough money, it just always seems to work out one way or another!" or "if that's your reason for not having them - it'll never happen!". I think this is true, but in Cody's defense even though we do make decent paychecks - we have a lot of debt to pay off first. I know that if we weren't paying off debt we would have several hundred dollars left over at the end of the month.

I also have said from the day I knew I wanted to become a mother, that I want to be a stay-at-home mom for the kid's first years. I don't want to miss anything. I think that is the way nature intended, for mothers to have all the time in the world with their little ones. I don't mind working, I will work once they get a little older, I just don't want to have to work to make ends meet when they are newborns - 1 year old(ish). I mean, that's not too much to ask - is it?!?!

Anyways, I just kinda wanted to get that off my chest. It's been a constant thing on my mind every time I see my nieces, every time I see a baby, every time I see a pregnant lady, every-freaking-time I see a commercial for babies/diapers/etc.....it just insane and my hormones need to take a chill pill lol

I am confident that things will fall into place when they are supposed to, and if I don't get everything the way I want it - I am OK with that because I know that God has a plan for all of us and that everything happens for a reason. It's just gonna be the way he lays it out in front of me. However it happens it is supposed to be that way, so I just keep that thought in the back of my mind and it helps me get through the day.

I just can't wait for it though, I want to become a mommy so badly it seems to hurt sometimes.
But when the time is right, it'll happen!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Well Hello Again, It's Been A While....

Well, hello again!

It sure has been a while..........I have been out of it lately!

Since my last post a sad event my life happened...my beloved Honda was taken away from me!!!!!!!!!!  :'(((

Here's the pictures from when she was murdered...

Goodbye, my love!

It was fun while it lasted, dear Goldie Honda!


RIP 2000 Honda Accord
 Luckily, I was fine. Other than average seat belt bruising and I also sorta hit my knee on the dash when it happened so I had a bruise from that as well. Nothing major though, thankfully.

Good thing is though, is I got a new car out of it! Look at it's sexy-ness.....I've always wanted an SUV, I'm soooooooooooooooo happy I got this one. I gotta name it though, any suggestions??!?!!?!

(OTHER than Silver Bullet I might add, its used waaaay too often and every time I think about my car I dont want to think about someone masturbating so..yeah lol)

2011 Ford Escape

Anyways, I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend! Be safe, but have fun!

...I'll be at home, doing chores and dealing with a leaking roof in our master bedroom...OH YEAH, and our fridge went out, sorta...the fridge part isnt circulating cool air tho it feels like its trying but the freezer is working fine, so we'll be dealing with that too...FUN WEEKEND AHEAD OF ME, HUH?!!??!

...i know you are jealous, don't even try to deny it lol

I will make an effort to get drunk and celebrate though, and I don't drink often so it'll be a special occasion for me. Party whoo! lol

ok...im done now, bye everyone!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

JM-30DS, Day 1

Day 1 was yesterday!

Had a small NSV yesterday - My mind kept coming up with every excuse to put off working out, and the whole time I just kept changing into my workout clothes. Still fighting with myself I put on my shoes. Still fighting to find the right excuse, I said to myself "You're already changed into your gym clothes, how could you change and still not even workout?...its not THAT bad!" ...So I told my mind "F-U" and got to my workout!

....one step at a time! lol, but I did it which is the most important thing!

Today I didnt think I was really sore at all, mostly just stiff - but as today goes on I am feeling the soreness come on.

So after work, I am going to do Day 2 - I'll let ya'll know how it goes!
:)

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Dun - Dun - Dun!

Today is May 1st - SO - today is the DAY1 I start back my Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred hardcore!

I am challenging myself to go the full 30 days without stopping, and to also do each level for just 10 days.

Starting Measurements (*eek! & GAG*)
  • Left Arm: 14 inches
  • Right Arm: 14 inches
  • Chest: 39 in (incl. boobs), 34 in (not incl. boobs)
  • Stomach/Belly: 42 inches
  • Waist: 35.5 inches
  • Hips: 45.5 inches
  • Left Thigh: 25 inches (at largest part)
  • Right Thigh: 25 inches (at largest part)
I am also taking before pictures tonight - but you won't see those until the after pictures lol.
I will spare you the horror for now lol.

Monday, April 30, 2012

New Hair!

So i was supposed to get my hair cut a couple weekends ago - it got rescheduled so I got it cut this past weekend by my favorite hair lady ever, Shannon!

What do you think?

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Recipes ~ Cookie Cake! {For When You Are OK With Being Bad}

So, I know that this blog is for weight loss and all, but on the occasion that you want to indulge....this is the best cookie cake you'll ever shove in your face (trust me, that's how you'll want to eat these)

Here's the recipe!

Cookies/Cookie Cake
Ingredients
  • 2 Cup - All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon - Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon - Baking Soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon - Cinnamon, Ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon - Salt
  • 1 Cup (2 Sticks) - Butter, softened
  • 1 Cup - Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed
  • 1 Cup - Sugar, Granulated
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 teaspoon - Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 Cups - Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Cup - Chopped Walnuts (optional)
  1. Preheat Oven to 350' F
  2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt; mix well. 
  3. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars, with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs & vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture & mix well. 
  4. Stir in chocolate chips (& walnuts if desired). 
  5. Either drop by teaspoons onto cookie pans, or spread evenly onto large 17.25"x11.5"x1" pan to make into cookie cake. 
  6. Bake for 9-10 mins (for cookies) ~OR~  10-15 mins (for cookie cake) {For both: cook until the tops 'pop' sorta like a souffle. You'll know what I'm talking about when they are cooking and almost done. It'll be a rich dark brown color}
  7. Take out & let sit for about 10 mins to cool. 
Cookies Yield: About 35 ~ Cookie Cake Yield: 1 Sheet

~ENJOY!~

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Recipe - I Want To Try This!

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES
Original Recipe Yield 35 servings

Ingredients

5 medium zucchini
4 ounces shredded mozzarella
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 15 fresh basil leaves, torn in half if huge
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
3 roma tomatoes, very thinly sliced


~Preheat oven to 400 degree F
~Cut zucchini into 3/4-ind. slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact.

~Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2 teaspoon mozzarella cheese into each.
~Combine Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over mozzarella cheese.
~Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture.
~Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

One appetizer equals: 19 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 58 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0.55 g fiber, 1 g protein.


I AM SO TRYING THIS! lol
*drool*

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Random Ranting's Vol. 1 ~ Relationships

I am not going to mention any names here, but I have had the "pleasure" of listening to a lot of relationship drama lately - and it really just made me realize how many people out there have absolutely NO common sense.

I have not been in many relationships, in fact - only 1 serious relationship EVER, but I think that speaks for itself. Cody and I are, of course, compatible - I think that something every relationship has to have to even exist - but more importantly, we COMMUNICATE everything with each other.

There has to be open communication between you and your partner for any relationship to work - if you have a problem with something SAY IT! Now, I am not saying there are times here and there that you might need to keep your mouth shut - that's when 'picking your battles' comes into play lol. What I guess I am really mean is they are doing something that makes you uncomfortable or if they've done something to upset you - find a good time when you can both talk about it in a calm manner, and tell them what bothers you and the way it makes you feel, etc. Tell them EVERYTHING weighing on your mind; otherwise, you will just sit and think about it...its starts to bother you more...then you become visibly upset or irritated...etc. Then the significant other sees that you are upset, doesn't understand why, then it usually always blows up from there...and nobody is happy...or you've just broken up...

People, just tell them whats wrong - work on fixing the things that brought you to that problem, and move on! It's only hard if you make it hard & it'll make you feel soooo much better - and it possibly just saved your relationship. If the other person freaks out when you try to voice your issues or if they walk away and don't want to talk about it - chances are you probably shouldn't be with them anyways.

Idk - maybe I am wrong, but I feel like if everyone did this there would be a lot less drama!
...and I hate drama! lol

What are your thoughts on this?

Thursday, April 19, 2012

I am Super Stoked!

Cause I'm getting my hair cut Saturday by one of my favorite people ever, Shannon!

We have a long history & she is seriously the only person I let touch my hair - she has magic hands!

I was really contemplating cutting it super short yesterday cause I am starting to realize more and more how hard it is to deal with really long hair. When I am getting ready to go somewhere, I put my purse on my shoulder and it gets stuck under the strap; when I try to lay with Cody on the couch, it gets up underneath my/his arm and it like pins my head down....I can go on and on, but at the same time - I don't think I'm quite ready to part with my long hair (no 'pun' intended! lol).

I finally decided I'm going to cut it about 3 inches and have her style it a little bit differently than she usually does - just to give myself a bit of a change. I'll try to remember to post pictures of it after I go on Saturday!

Anyone else have any awesome/horrid hair-cutting stories? Any suggestions for me as far as styling my hair? Also, any cute and easy ways you know of to put-up long hair?

I'd love to hear from you!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

I feel like.....

a zombie right now.........seriously, I am struggling today!

AF decided to show her ugly face on Saturday & I have been feeling like this ever since! I told myself I'd be starting over JM-30DS this week, but I have been so uncomfortable tho because of AF I know that's not going to happen, so I need to keep up motivation for next week.

On a happier note though, the past few days Cody and I have been working on the yard and getting a lot of stuff done. He's been the one doing most of the work, but at least I did do some moderately vigorous cleaning on Sunday (for almost 2 hours straight) & helping with the yard work I know I have at least burnt a few calories this week. I have been not perfect, but still aware of what I am eating as well so hopefully I will not gain back the 2 pounds I have lost so far...if I haven't already lol

I will post some pictures of the yard work later on as my mom is supposed to visit with us on Saturday & help me figure out the landscaping for the front yard - I'm pretty excited about it!

Also, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Please comment!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Sorry

If you have been by here this week - sorry I haven't posted anything new. I have been sorta out of it lately, and I've been a weird mood all this week. I've had a lot on my mind I guess...

Also, I got completely off track with my working out and haven't done anything since last week. SOOOO that just means I am going to start over with Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, and who knows - maybe I'll see better results after I am done with the Jillian Michael's Cleanse I am currently doing. I am only on day two so I'll let ya'll know what I think of it when it's all over.

The only thing that may stop me from being better next week is if AF comes, which may be likely, but as of right now...its been 31 days since my last period and it isnt clear right now whats going on...I guess I'll find out sooner or later lol

Thanks!

Friday, April 6, 2012

Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred - Days 4 & 5

I forgot to post about Day 4 on Monday - oops!

I should be saying "oops" (honestly - I should be saying "BAD!") about taking off Tuesday & Wednesday - but its over with so I can't change that now...oh well - I am still in the beginning stages & so I still have to get over my workout anxiety...

ANYWAYS

I did Day 5 yesterday - and boy did it feel so much harder than the previous days. I am sure it's largely due to the fact that I took off two days - but I can still notice my endurance getting better and better. I have to stick to this and make it something I crave doing as opposed to fighting myself each time to just not think about it and do it...its just so easy to be lazy lol...but after I do the workout I'm tired and all but it's not that bad, I just have to keep reminding myself

One little mini-motivator I got yesterday is - after my workout mind you - I was putting the dishes away from the dish washer & I was leaned over it sorta awkwardly trying to put the cups in the cabinet directly above the open dishwasher, and Cody comes up to me and says "Damn baby, that workout is already starting to do something! It's like everything is 'waking up' & getting tighter" {OK first off - "WAKING UP"?! thanks for that hun lol - backhanded compliment, much?! ..but something I needed to hear him say - he always tells me what I want to hear so I don't get upset so I don't ever really know how he thinks about what I look like right now...and that tells me he thought I was flabby before..true but I was in denial lol}

One thing as a side note - I've had a few people tell me to go get the Jillian Michael's Cleanse, I just wondered if any of you have tried it and if so, what you think about it.

Thanks & Happy Friday!

(PS) Did you see? I lost two pounds so far! (lets hope its not all water weight, right?! lol)

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Exercise Anxiety

I have been struggling the past couple of days...

I am seeing a pattern in myself that I really need to get past - and that is EXERCISE ANXIETY

I will do really good for about a week or so, but all of a sudden I get this overwhelming feeling of anxiety about working out - like I am almost scared to...WTF {self}?!?

I don't know what my issue is or why I have this anxiety - and hell, doesn't working out make you have LESS anxiety?!?

...I gotta figure something out! I will get NOWHERE unless I can overcome this!

Have you ever felt like this in the beginning stages of your life-style change? Is it a normal thing or am I a freak?

Any input is appreciated!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Exercise Question: Using a Fan

I was doing my workout yesterday, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred - Day 4 (I skipped Sat & Sun), and holy crap did I sweat (NOTE TO SELF: Don't skip anymore days lol).

I thought about going and getting my oh so lovely stand up fan to put on me as I was doing my workout, but I got to thinking about something: "Do fans HURT your efforts when working out, or does it not really matter?"

After I thought about it for a second, wouldn't a fan be counter-productive because it makes you not sweat/keeps you cool enough to where you aren't really sweating. And when you don't sweat, you aren't losing the water weight that comes along with the fat...am I right?

I wanted to get your thoughts on this, so let's discuss!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred - Day 3

Today was Day 3 for Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred!

I am realizing more each day that I really like this workout style. I was struggling today to find the motivation to do the workout, but I had to keep telling myself "You can't think about it! Just DO IT!" and come on seriously {self} it's only a half hour!

So despite being sore from Day 1 (Wed) and Day 2 (Tues), I did it! I may be eating my words tomorrow, but I am proud of myself that I stuck to it & pushed past that little voice in the back of my head telling me "oh you can just wake up early and do it tomorrow morning" ...cause I mean, that hardly ever ends up working out lol.

I still have to do my before pics & measurements - I have the worst memory & attention span EVER lol

I am so addicted...

to "A Perfect Circle" right now! lol

Not like they are a new band or anything, I am just totally feeling them right now...I even bought a couple cd's of theirs yesterday and I CANT WAIT for them to get here! lol

Here are a few songs I am in LOVE with right now:

A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step - "Weak & Powerless"

A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms - "3 Libras"

A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step - "The Noose"

...and other than A Perfect Circle, I've also really been liking this song to lol

 Thom Yorke - The Eraser (Remixes) - "Atoms for Peace"

I guess right now I am in just a Tool/A Perfect Circle/Radiohead/Thom Yorke mood right now lol

I know what I listen to may not be the same music all of you like, but I hope if you enjoy more alternative rock type music, you will enjoy the songs I posted above!  :)

So if you don't like this kind of music, what do you listen to?

{OH - and P.S: Day 2 of Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred, I think my arms and legs are going to fall off. Enough said about that lol. I am going to continue though - I am determined! lol}

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred - Day 1

I was sooo happy to get my DVD yesterday - I had/have been reading the reviews for it on amazon.com, and honestly it got me REALLY pumped up & motivated to start, even though many reviews were saying how hard it is.

In my opinion, it was not as hard as I was prepared for.

It does have an intro that you can't skip past so ya that is gonna probably start to get annoying, but I found a solution to this issue. Jillian doesn't give you much more than a couple minute warm up for this DVD, and seriously - common sense stuff - you need more than a minute or two to really be ready for the workout. So instead of complaining about the intro, just do extra warm up exercises while its loading.

I did this as I already knew about the intro thing, and I am probably 50% less sore than most other people after their first day & NOT because I didn't push myself because, trust me, I DID lol. I just had a great stretch out and although I am quite stiff, I feel like it wouldn't be the end of the world to go ahead and do Day 2 like some of the reviewers were saying they couldn't do because of the soreness. I am actually really excited to start Day 2, even though I am sure I will regret saying that when I am in the middle of the workout lol.

One thing I already LOVE off the bat is the moves - they are soooo simple to follow, they are pretty much all gym class type moves like sit ups, push ups, jumping jacks, etc. The intensity & the time frame in which they are done at are what really get you the results. No breaks during the whole workout - but if you are new like me I do take a sec and sip some water and catch my breath, but after that I am right back to it.

I LOVE that the video is only about 30 mins long (including warm up and cool down) and that the workout is set up in 3-2-1 system. 3 mins of strengthening with weights, 2 mins cardio, and 1 minute abs & you will do the 3-2-1 a total of 3 times per workout. It seems to be over SUPER fast, so its great for people who get discouraged easily at working out.

Also, as many of you know - she is really a great motivator as well. She seems to say things to help keep you going just at the right time & I appreciate that. Many other videos are really annoying or too bubbly for my taste - I'm sorry, but I am sweating like a hog over here, I don't want to hear your extra happy tone cause I am def not extra happy right now lol. She's very straight forward and I think its funny she even admits to not being very flexible, she struggles with the stretches at first on the cool down part lol.

So those are my thoughts so far. I do need to do my measurements and take some before pictures (can you say DREAD doing that? lol) because I do want to see what my changes are hopefully in the near future! (some people have lost upwards of 10lb's on the first week or two, so I'd love to be in that same boat myself lol.)

Have any of you tried the 30 day shred yet? What were your results & how did you feel about the program?

Monday, March 26, 2012

Tattoo's!

On Saturday I got to catch up & have girls night/belated bday dinner with one of my best friends, Katie, before she leaves in a few weeks to move to TX (so sad!), and she decided that night would be a great night to get some more ink done.

I was super excited to go with her, I was there for her first tattoo when she turned 18, and while I was there OMG I got the itch to get one SOOOO badly!

Oh yeah, we also went to The Vortex afterwards - seriously, if you are EVER in the Atlanta area - GO TO THIS PLACE ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!   >>>>>>>>

I have been racking my brain since then, almost trying to convince myself of a reason to get one done lol - but I know I won't actually do it until I have a legitimate reason to.

I have always wanted a tattoo, but I know that when I get one it has to has to really mean something to me.

I thought back to when I was fresh out of high school - I had always wanted to get one done to remind me of my love for horses and to remind me of the horses I've owned & loved in the past.

I found this picture online that I LOVED, but I wasn't too sure about it since I am not the hugest fan of tribal tattoos - this one just spoke to me: (maybe do a bit of adjusting the amount of spiral like pieces on the face and neck, but I LOVE this drawing!) >>>

Do any of you have any tattoos or ever wanted to get one?

Friday, March 23, 2012

Damn You McDonalds!

I left the house this morning and totally forgot to bring myself breakfast, so to avoid starvation until 2pm - I stopped by the McDonalds next to the bank (I had to go put my check in, so it was convenient lol) and got myself what I thought wasn't THAT bad of a breakfast....boy, was I wrong lol

I got a #3 - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit and an Orange juice. So I just plugged that into myfitnesspal.com, and OMFG it was like 760 calories! I have a limit of 1200 calories per day on there so there is only like 440 calories left for the DAY!

...so, I hope that fills me up for a while cause I am not going to be able to eat much today lol - or I'm just going to have to be ok with going over my daily caloric limit. I guess at least I only ate 1,026 calories yesterday (oops! I was trying to be careful and I guess I went too far lol. It got onto me about not eating enough calories lol) so if I go over today I wont feel SO horrible.

I really can't wait for my Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD to come in lol...I am really excited to get started :)

I hope you all have a fabulous Friday!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

My Fitness Pal.com

So I mentioned this website on my last post, but it got me thinking - OK I used this website before, but I got "un-motivated" and stopped using it, so I am going to make sure to use this site again cause like I said...it's a LOT like weight watchers. I didn't realize until this morning they don't use the points anymore but it does count calories for you which is really nice. Not 100% accurate though, but hey I guess weight watchers isn't either.

I put up a new count down ticker thingy on the top of my blog - and right now it says a big fat ZERO, but it's going to be my constant reminder to keep up with everything having to do with my weight loss. The longer it says ZERO, the longer I will feel bad about not having changed any so hopefully, it'll be a motivator lol.

Diet...the dreaded word

SO I've been thinking a lot lately about how I need to actually sit down, and write out a goal plan for myself if I really ever plan on getting healthy in a reasonable period of time.

I do know, however, that when I get into "healthy" mode (and when I get an itch to do something, I kinda obsess about it lol) the moment I start to say "I'm on a diet" it starts going downhill. I think many of us has heard this before or had the same thing happen to us, but I end up being worse about eating than I was before, so here is what I vow to do:

~Drink at least 2 quarts of water a day
~Eat every 2-3 hours, small portions, and what I eat needs to be minimally processed - snacks being fruit or veggies & not junk ANYTHING
~Work out at least 20 mins everyday - I will start this when I get my Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred in (hopefully Monday)
~Get a good night's sleep every night & stretch in the morning

I also have decided that I will try to lose weight in small goal increments - about 10 pounds at a time. When I hit my first goal, my present to myself will be non-food related, so I think some shopping may be in order ;)

I will try to remember to get my measurements tonight, OH MAN...I will hate doing that lol

Here are some really awesome websites I found that can help anyone in their weight loss, and it's all FREE!

~This is a great all-around site for anyone looking to be healthier & they provide a TON of knowledge, recipes, etc: http://www.fatsecret.com/

~This site has a place for you to click on a body part, and get several great workouts that target those spots. Its pretty cool!:  http://www.divine.ca/en/fitness-and-nutrition/exercise-finder/c_266/

~This website is A LOT like Weight Watchers, you can track points & get information, recipes, etc: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Thanks for reading!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Working Out...

OMG I have been soooooo bad lately about working out and eating - it's like I haven't even cared for the past like week and a half at least...

I worked out Monday the 5th, and got sick afterwards - I guess I went a little overboard that time, and like just quit after that lol. I decided that Friday I'd start again on Monday after work, but I started my period that weekend so needless-to-say I didn't feel much like working out cause it felt like there was a watermelon in my uterus all week lol....not the most comfortable thing ever lol.

~SO~

I need to get my butt in gear & keep it in gear! I don't know what my problem is...its like I find any excuse to not workout, but then I look at myself in the mirror...and unfortunately, I hate what I see. Of course, I can't change that unless I start working out on a regular basis...so here I am, stuck in the vicious cycle.

I don't have enough money to hire a personal trainer nor do I have the money to pay for an expensive gym with all the great classes. I have a membership at a gym now, but I do not like it there. They do have Zumba classes that I have always wanted to try, but I hate the times of the classes that I could go to. The earliest is like 6:30 at night and I'm sorry, but that is just way to late to be working out for me.

Preferably, I like working out in the morning but I literally cannot function before like 5:30am so that does not leave me enough time to do anything if I plan on making it to work on time.

See what I mean?!?! My thought process SUCKS when I am trying to figure this shit out...

*sigh*

I guess I will have to figure it out soon enough - I really don't want to go through another summer avoiding having fun with my family & friends due to being self conscious...I want to finally enjoy a summer in a bathing suit & look good in it at the same time!

Someone, PLEASE help me! lol

*****EDIT*****

I just ordered Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred because it had TONS of great reviews on several different websites so maybe that'll help me lol. I'm kinda scared by her but HEY...maybe thats what I need lol

Friday, March 16, 2012

Happy St. Patty's Eve!

Just wanted to say that I hope everyone has a fun & safe weekend!

I myself have a big day of cake ball making & celebrating on Saturday, my birthday buddy & neice's party will be on Sunday morning & then dinner with some friends Sunday night.

I am very excited!

Anyone have any fun plans for this weekend?

Thursday, March 15, 2012

How?

I am frustrated right now...

I LOATHE fighting, arguing, or any kind of confrontation in general. Long story short though, Cody is still in the process of getting his GED & has only ONE test left to do; however, it is one that is hard for him so of course, he's going to be a bit reluctant to deal with it.

I have tried EVERYTHING I can think of to motivate him to go to school to get practice & help for his last test, but nothing has worked.

I don't want to threaten him with anything because that is not the way to go about it with him - but me saying stuff to him and basically nagging him about it has done nothing. The past couple of days I have gotten into it with him (well I was really the only one getting upset with the fact he wasn't going, he was upset that I was bringing up something that he didn't want to hear) and finally today, I said "I am done with this, it's up to you to finish this. If anyone asks me I will tell them exactly whats going on - and you can deal with them" (I'm basically referring to my parents, because they care more about it than anyone - obviously, they want to see us succeed in life...and SO DO I)

I want so much to see him go and succeed at this school, but HOW DO I GET HIM TO GO!?

I just don't see this ending easily...OH, and in the next few months they said they are changing the test and he would have to take EVERYTHING back over again - and that still doesn't make him go...

What do I do!?!  I need some help!

(PS) I think part of the reason he doesn't care so much is because there is nothing "forcing" him to have his GED right now. I feel at this point it won't happen unless I get pregnant (...don't worry, I would never go get pregnant to make him do this - thats just dumb) or unless he has to be finding another job.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Poor Loca

So, I found out I can't bring the pups to the vet until Friday - and then I have to wait another week before I can have little miss Loca spayed...

BUT

she had other plans, and went into heat last night.........GREAT

...now I have to go buy her one of these tonight & she'll have to wear it until she can get spayed (LOL)



...I will try not to laugh, but I can only imagine Loca trying to run around the house in this...she's going to hate me for the next two weeks tehe

Monday, March 12, 2012

This Week...

Oh man...what a weekend! It was practically a party over at my house this whole weekend, but I was soooooo happy to have my best friend, Julie, come visit me!

...I did just realize though how hectic of a week I have ahead of me....

I have to take both dogs to the vet for shots, and Ms. Loca is getting spayed too...not sure how that's going to work out with my schedule, but I guess I've got to figure it out!

Then, I also have to work late Friday which sucks - it's never easy going from an 8-4 schedule to a 11-7 schedule (esp. when you are most likely not going to be able to sleep in that day too!)  lol

BUT...Saturday is St. Patrick's day, and although I don't drink very often I definitely want to have some fun that night & celebrate into my birthday on the 18th! I also have my little niece's birthday Sunday morning...yep, we are birthday buddies & I just love it!

The only thing is for Michelle's party, is I have to make a hella ton of cake balls & figure out what all we need for the chocolate fountain. My work is donating the chocolate and the fountain so we just need to figure out all the dipping items and who's supposed to go buy them lol. And in case you were wondering, I work for a web-based chocolate company - if you are interested in checking us out, go to http://www.chocoley.com/

How was everyone's weekend?!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Glorious, Glorious, Friday!

Happy Friday everyone!

I have decided to dedicate today's post to showing you lots of random pictures of my everyday life & family (but mostly pets, lol)...I hope you enjoy!

Cody at the port in Cozumel, Mexico
We're on a boat! {Not my best pic, but whatev}
Visiting Family in CA, inside a fallen over Redwood tree!
My turn!




My ADORABLE niece, Michelle (Baby Chelle)


My other ADORABLE niece, Charlotte
 ...I think that'll do for now   :)

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

ZOMBIES!

So, Cody's birthday is this Sunday & I just got his gift in the mail...

I got him the PS3 game, Call of Duty: Black Ops - and after I buy it, my sister warns:

 "Get ready for some freakin' zombies cause that'll be all you hear for hours"

I guess that means I should buy some ear plugs on the way home lol...but if it makes Cody happy, I can deal with it - it's his birthday present after all!  :)

Now...I just need to figure out what to do for him on his actual birthday...

Any ideas, anyone?

Friday, February 24, 2012

T~G~I~F !!!

Hi everyone - I hope you are all enjoying your Friday!

One thing ya'll don't know about me is that I LOVE the show, BONES. It usually comes on every Thursday night, but right now they are taking a break and the show won't be back until early April. [BOOO! ...so sad!]

I think once the show comes back, I'm going to start doing "BONES Re-cap" posts...hopefully some of you are into the show as well & will enjoy the new episodes to come.

I do know (for those of you who already follow the show) that in the next episode, Bones will be having the baby!!!!!!!!!! AHH so excited! lol....I like seriously can't wait  :)

Any other BONES fans out there ~ Give me a shout and let me know you're out there!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

~ Food for Thought ~

Ok, so I know I started this blog all about losing weight - but I just saw this and definitely agree!

Here's to getting skinny - BUT - still maintaining a healthy body image!

Back to normal...

So this week - my [or what I consider them at this point] mother & father in law were visiting from Florida, and I gotta say - I love them, but I'm glad that they are gone.

I am a person who is most comfortable living by a schedule. During the week - I wake up at a certain time, have my morning duties done by a certain time, go to work, eat lunch at the same time of day, etc. When we have guests - especially ones who insist on cooking - it always screws me up [hey, I'm not gonna complain too much - they know how to cook really well & when I don't have to cook thats always a plus]. The crappy thing is, all I have eaten this week is like really rich, heavy foods - and I feel like UGH. I also haven't worked out AT ALL this week which is a "very very bad, Anna!". So needless-to-say, I need to get back on track!

Any suggestions on what workout I should do? Oh - I should also ask, what kind of workout have you found easiest with a dog(s)? I don't think I could handle both my puppies at the same time [especially Cali - she pulls like a freight train], but I would love to find a good workout that I can do with them.

Thanks & I hope ya'll have a great day!

***Special shout out to my sister, Ashley - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!***

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Let Me Introduce You...

Seeing as I have only posted about myself really, I figured I could take a quick second to introduce you to my little family...

This is Cody - The Love of my Life!

This is Cali - our Blue Pitbull (&pretty much our child)

This is Loca - The Crazy One!

This is Baby Girl - Our Sweet Little Kitty


This is Puss - our 1st fur baby (this pic is when cali was just a little terror)
 [I will start posting more pictures in my Gallery soon - I am just getting used to this blogging thing, and I am really bad about procrastinating so hopefully it'll be up soon]

Cody is originally from California, but came to GA every summer to visit his father here. His dad was the General Manager for my family's business, a hydraulic repair company, and when Cody would come out for the summer Cody would work at the shop with him & learned the trade. Cody still currently works at the shop as the welder/fabricator, but dabbles in a bit of everything there. When I started working at the shop after I graduated - Cody asked me out & the rest is history!

We've been together for about 5 years now & couldn't be happier! We have accomplished a lot since we've been together - for instance we've already bought a house and are currently renovating it ourselves. Its hard work and takes a lot of time when you are on a budget, but it will get done eventually! We both look forward to getting married and starting a family hopefully all within the next few years and we both can't wait to start the next chapter in our lives!

Anways, thanks for taking the time to read this & I look forward to posting more soon!

I hope everyone has a great hump day!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

First Post!

Hi There!

My name is Anna, and I am 23 years old. I live in GA with my wonderful boyfriend of 5 years (& counting!), Cody, and with our 4 fur-babies: Cali (dog - blue pitbull), Loca (dog - mix), Baby Girl (kitty), and Puss (kitty).

I have struggled with my weight since ever since I can remember. I have been really self-conscious my whole life too. It never really changed until I started getting into horses when I was in my mid-teens, in high school. I got my first horse, and with all the new work & responsibilities - I started losing a lot of weight! I actually lost about 30 pounds and kept it off quite easily. After I graduated high school, I moved out with my best friend, Katie & a whole new set of obstacles were put ahead of me.

On top of moving out (which is hard to deal with on its own at that age) - I had started dating my (still current) boyfriend, Cody - my first REAL relationship. We hung out a lot, and went out a lot and ate very badly - I guess we just got caught up in each other and didn't really think about what we were doing. So what ended up happening is I gained like 50 freaking pounds, and was heavier that I had ever been. I am lucky to have my boyfriend because with a weight gain like that - I think most guys would scare away. He has always told me he doesn't care what I look like & that he just loves me for me - but I HATE/LOATHE myself for letting myself get to this point. Currently I hate to admit it, but I weigh about 190-200 pounds. Its HORRIBLE. For my height, I should be more like 130-140. That's what I was when Cody and I first got together (and I thought I was fat then!).

So I decided to start this blog as a motivator, helpful resource, outlet, etc. on my journey of once again...losing a bunch of weight. I want this not only because it is good for my health, but I want to finally FEEL beautiful, feel comfortable in my own skin, and to enjoy my youth as much as I can - not be miserable the whole time! I also want to look sexy for my man...I mean come on, who doesn't want to look hot for their partner?

Anyways - I hope you all will join me in my weight loss journey & I will always appreciate constructive criticism, helpful tips, motivation, etc!

Thanks so much!