A couple things:
1) I know at the beginning of this month I wanted to do Hip Mountain Momma's challenge and do something new each month. I have started recycling and I will continue to do so, but I am not going to worry about doing another goal for Feb or March. I just can't add one more thing to my plate right now. I hope that I can focus on doing my part to treat our Mother Nature better once I have the baby and have better control of my life. (this is the cutting the fat part, I promised myself I wouldn't add anything to my plate and I added this and so I am now cutting it)
2) The debt goal should be attained by mid March.
3) My husband and I have committed to each other that we will no longer eat out except ONCE a paycheck. We ran the numbers and we were basically EATING OUR MONEY. We want to save more and we know that by eating at home we will 1)save more 2) eat better 3) lose weight. All things that fall in line with our goals. YAY
4) Baby girl comes in less than 30 days, 27 to be exact. I have a good feeling that she is strong and healthy, but we won't know until the day she comes. I just hope that she doesn't come early and she stays on with the scheduled C-Section. I feel good most days, but I also take it very easy most days. I do chores around the house, but mostly I am resting. I gained 50 lbs with Micah and with Carmen I have only gained 35. I still have time but I am pretty sure I will not gain 15 lbs in the next 4 weeks. At least lets hope not!
2010 is treating us ok. I hope that it just gets better and better. It is still only the beginning of the year and I have so much hope and goals for the rest of the year.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Education Research
While I lay here and rest most days I have been doing some research on my education goals and I am pretty excited because the credits that I earned with my associates degree will fill in most of my 'generals' for the school I am transferring to. It is going to take a little bit longer to finish than I thought because I haven't taken ANY chemistry and that is a main component of my degree.
Once I start school I will be taking about 15-17 credits a semester and I will be totally busy with school only. I hope I can keep up and get good grades. Going back to school is kind of frightening just because I am out of habit.
Once I start school I will be taking about 15-17 credits a semester and I will be totally busy with school only. I hope I can keep up and get good grades. Going back to school is kind of frightening just because I am out of habit.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
AHHHH
Well the Hubs has been out of town for a few days and of course I do my messiest jobs when he is gone and now he is coming home tomorrow and I have to clean it all up and I'm to tired to clean it up and do the regular cleaning in the house. AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Why do I always do this??
Why do I always do this??
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The Challenge by Hip Mountain Momma
Hip Mountain Momma ( http://hipmountainmamablog.com/ ) has posted a challenge and I accepted. They want people to make an economic change for an entire month, each month, until April in celebration of Earth Day.
How does it work? On January first (or soon after) you will decide on what change you want to make for that month and blog about it. For the entire month you will be conscious of this decision and follow through with what you decided on. Then on Feb. 1 you will write another blog post explaining how the month went with your new green change and also write about what you will change for that month. You will do the same on March 1st and April 1st, then will have one final post on April 22nd listing all the changes you made and the differences it made in your life.
January Goal- I am going to start our family recycling program. I need to get a larger garbage can because most everything we throw away is recyclable. Today I will go out and get a recycle can and order my recycle stickers from the city. This is something I wanted to start this year so why not now, TODAY. Why put it off any longer? We only have today to make a change because yesterday is gone and tomorrow will never come.
You can do it too!- Interested in doing something to make a change? You can still join the challenge and have a chance to win some wonderful green products at the end of it too. Every little thing can help. There are ideas on so many websites.
I can't wait to see how much we can recycle! Hopefully all of it but Micah's diapers.
How does it work? On January first (or soon after) you will decide on what change you want to make for that month and blog about it. For the entire month you will be conscious of this decision and follow through with what you decided on. Then on Feb. 1 you will write another blog post explaining how the month went with your new green change and also write about what you will change for that month. You will do the same on March 1st and April 1st, then will have one final post on April 22nd listing all the changes you made and the differences it made in your life.
January Goal- I am going to start our family recycling program. I need to get a larger garbage can because most everything we throw away is recyclable. Today I will go out and get a recycle can and order my recycle stickers from the city. This is something I wanted to start this year so why not now, TODAY. Why put it off any longer? We only have today to make a change because yesterday is gone and tomorrow will never come.
You can do it too!- Interested in doing something to make a change? You can still join the challenge and have a chance to win some wonderful green products at the end of it too. Every little thing can help. There are ideas on so many websites.
I can't wait to see how much we can recycle! Hopefully all of it but Micah's diapers.
Monday, January 11, 2010
6 Weeks
I have 6 weeks before Carmen comes and I am starting to get excited/anxious. I am ready for her to come but also I have so much to do to prepare for her arrival. She is growing really well. I think she is going to be bigger than Micah. At my last doctor's appointment I measured 2 cm ahead of schedule, meaning my belly grew 4 cm in 2 weeks! The usual is 1 cm a week. When I lay down to sleep I not only have to get myself comfortable, but then Carmen adjusts and gets comfortable too. Moving around at night is interesting because I'm moving two people.
Jeff and I have decided that we will not have more kids after Carmen, and although I thought I would be sad, I am actually kind of excited to know that I am done. I guess 2 kids is enough for me. We aren't going to make any permanent changes, so the option is still open, but I'm pretty sure we are done after Carmen. I feel extremely lucky to be able to have the two that we have. Micah is so sweet and each day he cracks me up and makes me smile and I am so grateful he came to our family. I can't wait to see Carmen's personality. I'm sure she will be outgoing and a go getter just from how she is in my belly. I can very well see her wanting to be the center of attention all the time.
I am so full of happiness and joy right now. I feel blessed and ready to take on this new year. I don't know what kind of challenges lay ahead of me or my family. I am confident that no matter the curve ball I will be able to make good decisions and rely on Heavenly Father for me to make good choices when challenges present themselves.
I turn 29 in March and I want to have a banging body by 30. So many of my goals and things I do this year will be in preparation for the big 3-0. I'm not afraid to turn 30, I actually think that women look better in their 30's and we all know we are much wiser and that excites me.
Here is to a bright fun filled future.
Jeff and I have decided that we will not have more kids after Carmen, and although I thought I would be sad, I am actually kind of excited to know that I am done. I guess 2 kids is enough for me. We aren't going to make any permanent changes, so the option is still open, but I'm pretty sure we are done after Carmen. I feel extremely lucky to be able to have the two that we have. Micah is so sweet and each day he cracks me up and makes me smile and I am so grateful he came to our family. I can't wait to see Carmen's personality. I'm sure she will be outgoing and a go getter just from how she is in my belly. I can very well see her wanting to be the center of attention all the time.
I am so full of happiness and joy right now. I feel blessed and ready to take on this new year. I don't know what kind of challenges lay ahead of me or my family. I am confident that no matter the curve ball I will be able to make good decisions and rely on Heavenly Father for me to make good choices when challenges present themselves.
I turn 29 in March and I want to have a banging body by 30. So many of my goals and things I do this year will be in preparation for the big 3-0. I'm not afraid to turn 30, I actually think that women look better in their 30's and we all know we are much wiser and that excites me.
Here is to a bright fun filled future.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Water!
So, I am doing pretty good with drinking 100 oz a day of water and some interesting things have happened.
*I have been feeling much better lately
*I have been less hungry/snacky
*I feel great
I checked out a book from the library called Water:for health, for healing, for life by F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. and it is full of great information on why we need so much water everyday and what functions it does on the body. It is helping me to keep my goal too. I can see his point and I'm only half way through the book but I am really enjoying it.
Here are a few facts:
*Water is the main solvent for all foods, vitamins, and minerals. It is used in the breakdown of food into smaller particles and their eventual metabolism and assimilation.
*Water clears toxic waste from all parts of the body and takes it to the liver and kidney for removal.
*Water is the main lubricant in the joint spaces and helps prevent arthritis and back pain.
*Water helps keep the skin smooth and decreases the signs of aging
*Drinking water separates the sensation between thirst and hunger.
*To lose weight water is the best way to go-drink water on time and lose weight. Also, you will not eat excessively when you feel hungry but are in fact only thirsty for water.
*Water integrates mind and body functions. It increases ability to realize goals and purpose.
*Water helps reverse addictive urges, including those for caffeine, alcohol, and some drugs.
I hope this helps you to kick the 'other beverage' and start to drink more water. It is the gift of life. All living things need water.
*I have been feeling much better lately
*I have been less hungry/snacky
*I feel great
I checked out a book from the library called Water:for health, for healing, for life by F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. and it is full of great information on why we need so much water everyday and what functions it does on the body. It is helping me to keep my goal too. I can see his point and I'm only half way through the book but I am really enjoying it.
Here are a few facts:
*Water is the main solvent for all foods, vitamins, and minerals. It is used in the breakdown of food into smaller particles and their eventual metabolism and assimilation.
*Water clears toxic waste from all parts of the body and takes it to the liver and kidney for removal.
*Water is the main lubricant in the joint spaces and helps prevent arthritis and back pain.
*Water helps keep the skin smooth and decreases the signs of aging
*Drinking water separates the sensation between thirst and hunger.
*To lose weight water is the best way to go-drink water on time and lose weight. Also, you will not eat excessively when you feel hungry but are in fact only thirsty for water.
*Water integrates mind and body functions. It increases ability to realize goals and purpose.
*Water helps reverse addictive urges, including those for caffeine, alcohol, and some drugs.
I hope this helps you to kick the 'other beverage' and start to drink more water. It is the gift of life. All living things need water.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Fit Club
A while back I talked about making a group for fitness and health at church. Well, another girl at church had the same kind of idea. She called me and asked if I had moved forward with anything yet and I told her no because of the pregnancy. So since I am pregnant right now and my energy is not consistent she took the reins and started the group. Today was the first meeting and it went really great. We weighed in, chatted about our goals (which ranged from losing weight to cooking healthy on a budget, to setting a good example for kids), 2 guys came with their wives and I think we will have a few more husbands coming next week.
I am so excited to see so many people interested and willing to participate. I can't wait until I can join them full force. We talked about doing some races together and other things like that too. It will be fun to have some fitness friends at church.
My goal this week is to get off all liquids except water and to drink 110 oz a day; Half my body weight in ounces. I chose this goal because it will be good for me and Carmen and it will help to cleanse out my system. Also, it will help with my recovery when I have Carmen.
I am so excited to see so many people interested and willing to participate. I can't wait until I can join them full force. We talked about doing some races together and other things like that too. It will be fun to have some fitness friends at church.
My goal this week is to get off all liquids except water and to drink 110 oz a day; Half my body weight in ounces. I chose this goal because it will be good for me and Carmen and it will help to cleanse out my system. Also, it will help with my recovery when I have Carmen.
Friday, January 1, 2010
2010
2010 I welcome you with open arms, I am glad that 2009 is over. I hope you bring me more joy than the last year. Here is what I want from my year this year:
1) Finish out the pregnancy and have a healthy baby girl without complications.
2) Make it to Nichole's wedding, since I haven't been able to make it to any of my friend's weddings.
3) Plan and organize a successful move later this year.
4) Plan and commit to my diet and exercise goals to get my bodacious bod.
5) Educate myself and get a Personal Training Certificate
6) Get my ducks in a row so I can get back to College
7) Continue my spiritual progression; doing the Lord's will.
8) Strengthen bond with Jeff
That's all for now. I'm sure each month will bring new challenges and goals. This is the minimum for the year. I will always want more and hopefully I will achieve more. I want my 2010 trail to be HUGE. I this year to be so hot that the fire is still burning far behind me on my trail. This feels like my year. It feels like the beginning of something great. I'm ready and if I'm not ready I will do everything to prepare to be ready.
BRING IT ON BABY!
1) Finish out the pregnancy and have a healthy baby girl without complications.
2) Make it to Nichole's wedding, since I haven't been able to make it to any of my friend's weddings.
3) Plan and organize a successful move later this year.
4) Plan and commit to my diet and exercise goals to get my bodacious bod.
5) Educate myself and get a Personal Training Certificate
6) Get my ducks in a row so I can get back to College
7) Continue my spiritual progression; doing the Lord's will.
8) Strengthen bond with Jeff
That's all for now. I'm sure each month will bring new challenges and goals. This is the minimum for the year. I will always want more and hopefully I will achieve more. I want my 2010 trail to be HUGE. I this year to be so hot that the fire is still burning far behind me on my trail. This feels like my year. It feels like the beginning of something great. I'm ready and if I'm not ready I will do everything to prepare to be ready.
BRING IT ON BABY!
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