We all know that I am probably THE WORST blogger on the face of the planet! I have not been in here a loooong time. So here I am. Blogging.
I wanted to share something I found on Pinterest (addicting) and then read into a little bit that I'm going to try this week. It actually sounds pretty good for you as well. It's Julian Michael's Cranberry Detox and you drink this everyday for 7 days. (you can eat)
What you need:
60oz distilled water
1 Tbs sugar free cranberry juice
1 dandelion tea bag
2 Tbs lemon juice
(probably a good idea to just get this at the health food store)
So, here it goes... the next 7 days I'll be drinking 60oz of this stuff to flush water weight and bloat. From what I've read, it's not a permanent, but it helps jump start weight loss (and I'm seriously stuck). Still eat, but eat small, healthy meals throughout the day. I'll let everyone know how it goes in the next 7 days :)
I think it will help me to start getting my water in too.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
My amazing man!
I am in love with the most amazing, wonderful, loving man in the world! He has made me a better person and he is a huge motivation in my weight loss! Today he is with his grandmother in LA, who is slowing passing from congestive heart failure. I just wanted to tell him thank you for loving me for who I am and to his grandmother, for helping raise the most amazing man I've ever met!!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
today i don't feel like doing anything.
Bruno Mars Lazy Song is my theme song today. My kitchen is a disaster and my room is covered in laundry, but guess what.. I don't care. My oldest is with Nana today and mini is asleep. So here I am, browsing weight loss blogs, young mommy blogs and Etsy. Occasionally I'll think, "I should start on the dishes" and then re-think "psh, later". So, later it is.
Well, I have some great news that I'm uber excited about! I got a new job and I couldn't be happier. Although it's your common 8-5 Monday through Friday deal, it's exactly what I want. I start on the 15th and I'll be working in a law office. Finally a step closer to my dream of becoming a lawyer. It might not be glamours and I'll be processing extremely boring debt collector paper work all day, now I'll know if what I've always wanted is something that I'd really like to do. So yay to me, I need to celebrate... and I'm going to say that my celebration is today, doing nothing. at. all.
Well, I have some great news that I'm uber excited about! I got a new job and I couldn't be happier. Although it's your common 8-5 Monday through Friday deal, it's exactly what I want. I start on the 15th and I'll be working in a law office. Finally a step closer to my dream of becoming a lawyer. It might not be glamours and I'll be processing extremely boring debt collector paper work all day, now I'll know if what I've always wanted is something that I'd really like to do. So yay to me, I need to celebrate... and I'm going to say that my celebration is today, doing nothing. at. all.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Kicking myself back into gear
Weight Today :: 200 Lbs
(sad face)
Well, I've gained a couple pounds and I am very upset with myself that I've put myself into a slight depression because of it. Which is totally lame since it's 100% my fault! So starting today, July 12, I am going to start setting mini goals to get this last 50 lbs off for good! My first goal is 10 lbs by August 12. If I do lose 10 lbs by then I get to have a wonderful weekend away with my boyfriend! If I don't, I told him I don't get to see him for 2 weeks! Most people won't understand this, but I can't seem to keep myself away from him for very long. It's probably annoying and insane, but I love being around him. So it's either reward or punishment. So here I go! I'm going to be very hard with myself and strict because I just need to do this and get this done. I've been working with my trainer and my goal is to make sure I get a min. of twice a week with her, high intensity workout for 20-40 mins in the morning and another one at night. I'm just going to run my ass off basically, not to mention my goal to run the 1/2 marathon in Vegas in December will come very quickly and I want to be ready because I WANT TO DO IT! (I still need to register)
Another goal is to post at least 3 times a week with my progress. I think it will help & I think it will keep my motivated.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Another Giveaway!!
My friend Cassy is having another giveaway & I'm really excited about this one (because I want it).
So head over to her blog -- here.
Everydaypretty Etsy Shop is giving away this! Isn't it pretty?
So go over to her blog & enter :)
So head over to her blog -- here.
Everydaypretty Etsy Shop is giving away this! Isn't it pretty?
So go over to her blog & enter :)
Monday, June 6, 2011
GIVEAWAY!
A good friend of mine is having her first giveaway on her blog! Head over to Cassy's blog - Cassy of Lately .
She's giving away a cute scrabble pendant from Spiffy Cool's Etsy Shop!
She's giving away a cute scrabble pendant from Spiffy Cool's Etsy Shop!
Totally cute huh!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Breakfast of Love
So, trying to lose a bunch of weight and finding food you actually want to eat is a bit challenging (Okay, really really freaking hard). I've been Googling like a mad women for some ideas and easy recipes to make my new diet a new lifestyle, instead of a diet. I eat a lot of grapefruit in the morning, 1. it's easy, 2. I actually love grapefruit & 3. It's a great food to help lose weight. I came across this amazing blog, Joy the Baker, and this amazing recipe (not so much a recipe as it is just throw some yummy seasonings together, broil & enjoy), Broiled Grapefruit. I came across a lot of different versions of this & I liked hers the best, because it had ginger. I threw a little bit of my own taste in there & add cardamom to mine too!! She suggests to squeeze out extra juice after eating, which is the best part! After I'm done I take a cup and squeeze at all the juice I possibly can and drink it MMMMM!! So this is definitely a must try if you're into grapefruit, if not, you're missing out!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Our Lives are Forever Changed
Grandmother Miller. You made our lives so amazing and we never really appreciated that until now. We will miss you and you were so loved. I use to think that when older people died it wasn't nearly as sad, because they got to live their lives. That thought has changed now. Our family will never again be the same without you there. We will miss your chili parties, your taco parties & all the other parties in between. You laugh will also echo in my head & the sounds of your voice. I can't look at the mountains without thinking of you and how much you loved the outdoors. We love you & we will miss you.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
*I did not write this, but I remember reading it forever ago & loved it. I came across it on my myspace blog & thought I'd repost it here!
This goes out to all the Teen Mommies...to the girls who people have doubted. The ones they talked about and laughed about. The ones who they would stare at and whisper behind their backs.
To the girls who had to wake up early each morning to go to school. The ones that, no matter how hard it was, they never gave up. The ones who kept their head held high regardless of the gossips and the rumors. The ones who disregarded those who had no faith in them.
The ones who attended their prenatal appointments alone because no one was there to support them. To the ones who's parents kicked them about because "they will not let you live there with a baby". To the ones who's child's father cheated on you while you lay there pregnant with their child, and in the end decided they wouldn't be there in your life or your child's life. To the ones who made sure to be the one first in line to receive Cash Aid..WIC...Welfare because no matter what, you were going to try to give this child the best life. To the ones who watched their child for the first time at the ultrasound and cried, not because you were afraid, but because you knew you would love this child endlesslesly.
To the girls who weren't on the right path in life, but with pregnancy it made them a whole new person. The ones who promised yourselfes you'll never go down that road again.
To the ones who hid their pregnancy with the baggy clothes and overalls, but at the end of the night would lay in their bed at night and rub their belly and cry.
To the girls who would pass the baby section at the mall and admire all the cute little outfits and only wish your child could have 'just that cute little one', but would deal with the hand me downs and not complain.
To the ones who people continuously would tell that they were 'just too young' and would not make responsible parents...but proved them wrong.
To the ones who gave birth to an un-healthy baby and demanded every possible test to be given to your child. To the ones who had healthy babies and only prayed to God nothing would ever go wrong with their child. To the ones who only got to see their child for a short time after birth. This is to you. For laying awake every night and checking on that child just 'to see if all was OK'. To the ones who panicked if your child didnt move within 2 minutes.
To the ones who would lay there and just watch them sleep and go on and on about how important they are to you. To the ones who would hold their child and wish they never had to put them down. To the ones who managed a crying child in one hand and a pen in the other while doing homework at 2 a.m.
To the ones who raised their child on their own...and to the ones who had their child's father beside them the whole time.
To the ones who followed their babies every move just to make sure they didn't bump, fall or bruise themselves. To the ones who cried as their child got their very first shots, because admittingly, it hurt you so much more than it hurt your child.
To the ones who managed a colicky baby who cried for hours endlessly, but still at the end of the day, be able to tell yourself that you loved that child more than the world itself.
To the ones who had to sit their and hear their friends brag about what a great Friday night they had and how they "wished you could've been there...", and you think about how that Friday night you were up with a sick baby.
To the ones who's friends decided that having a teen mom as a friend just wasn't 'cool' and stopped calling. To the ones who's best friend promised to be there for you, but only for you to realize that sometimes best friends do break promises.
For the ones who managed temper tantrums through a toddler, and the ones who had to force feed their one year old who refused to eat.
To the girls who watched their 'baby' grow up and realize they werent a 'baby' anymore and cried....to the ones who graduated and walked the stage. To the ones who applied at every job and every college. To the ones who continue to prove everyone wrong.
This is for the girls who never gave up, that despite all the negativity this world has towards us, you kept your head held high and disregarded the comments. To the ones who love their child more than anyone else on this planet...and would kill and die for them.
For the ones who continue to struggle but deep down you know one day all will be just OK.
To the ones who have already came out of the deep holes and are living the 'perfect life'.
Remember, we may be young, but that doesn't make us any more of a less better parent or any less responsible. That doesn't mean we cant give our child a great life and that we will never be something one day. We've proved the negative people wrong...and we could keep proving them wrong. Don't let the people's doubts about us get into your head...keep holding strong and remember that we are more than what people make of us. =)
This goes out to all the Teen Mommies...to the girls who people have doubted. The ones they talked about and laughed about. The ones who they would stare at and whisper behind their backs.
To the girls who had to wake up early each morning to go to school. The ones that, no matter how hard it was, they never gave up. The ones who kept their head held high regardless of the gossips and the rumors. The ones who disregarded those who had no faith in them.
The ones who attended their prenatal appointments alone because no one was there to support them. To the ones who's parents kicked them about because "they will not let you live there with a baby". To the ones who's child's father cheated on you while you lay there pregnant with their child, and in the end decided they wouldn't be there in your life or your child's life. To the ones who made sure to be the one first in line to receive Cash Aid..WIC...Welfare because no matter what, you were going to try to give this child the best life. To the ones who watched their child for the first time at the ultrasound and cried, not because you were afraid, but because you knew you would love this child endlesslesly.
To the girls who weren't on the right path in life, but with pregnancy it made them a whole new person. The ones who promised yourselfes you'll never go down that road again.
To the ones who hid their pregnancy with the baggy clothes and overalls, but at the end of the night would lay in their bed at night and rub their belly and cry.
To the girls who would pass the baby section at the mall and admire all the cute little outfits and only wish your child could have 'just that cute little one', but would deal with the hand me downs and not complain.
To the ones who people continuously would tell that they were 'just too young' and would not make responsible parents...but proved them wrong.
To the ones who gave birth to an un-healthy baby and demanded every possible test to be given to your child. To the ones who had healthy babies and only prayed to God nothing would ever go wrong with their child. To the ones who only got to see their child for a short time after birth. This is to you. For laying awake every night and checking on that child just 'to see if all was OK'. To the ones who panicked if your child didnt move within 2 minutes.
To the ones who would lay there and just watch them sleep and go on and on about how important they are to you. To the ones who would hold their child and wish they never had to put them down. To the ones who managed a crying child in one hand and a pen in the other while doing homework at 2 a.m.
To the ones who raised their child on their own...and to the ones who had their child's father beside them the whole time.
To the ones who followed their babies every move just to make sure they didn't bump, fall or bruise themselves. To the ones who cried as their child got their very first shots, because admittingly, it hurt you so much more than it hurt your child.
To the ones who managed a colicky baby who cried for hours endlessly, but still at the end of the day, be able to tell yourself that you loved that child more than the world itself.
To the ones who had to sit their and hear their friends brag about what a great Friday night they had and how they "wished you could've been there...", and you think about how that Friday night you were up with a sick baby.
To the ones who's friends decided that having a teen mom as a friend just wasn't 'cool' and stopped calling. To the ones who's best friend promised to be there for you, but only for you to realize that sometimes best friends do break promises.
For the ones who managed temper tantrums through a toddler, and the ones who had to force feed their one year old who refused to eat.
To the girls who watched their 'baby' grow up and realize they werent a 'baby' anymore and cried....to the ones who graduated and walked the stage. To the ones who applied at every job and every college. To the ones who continue to prove everyone wrong.
This is for the girls who never gave up, that despite all the negativity this world has towards us, you kept your head held high and disregarded the comments. To the ones who love their child more than anyone else on this planet...and would kill and die for them.
For the ones who continue to struggle but deep down you know one day all will be just OK.
To the ones who have already came out of the deep holes and are living the 'perfect life'.
Remember, we may be young, but that doesn't make us any more of a less better parent or any less responsible. That doesn't mean we cant give our child a great life and that we will never be something one day. We've proved the negative people wrong...and we could keep proving them wrong. Don't let the people's doubts about us get into your head...keep holding strong and remember that we are more than what people make of us. =)
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.....
I speak way to often when I'm angry. Today I did the best thing I could ever do, I sat down and wrote a 3 page long letter to someone that Im angry with, they won't ever read it, but I feel like I got my anger out and feel a lot better about the situation. It felt good to just go off and know I'm not hurting anyone. I will be okay.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Christina Perri - Arms
I heard this song for the first time tonight & I couldn't find a better song to describe my feelings I have right now. It made me cry. I'm raping the replay button.
I will do this!
I came across this today on Facebook! I think it would be really interesting and fun to participate in and I would LOVE to do it! There's also one in Colorado that runs from Ft. Collins to Boulder. I really want to get into trail running eventually, so I think after a couple of years of really being into it and practice I could definitely do something like this! It's a fun goal to shoot for anyway :)
30 Day Challenge
Day 2 - A picture of the person you've been closest with the longest
That person would be Chelsea (on the left). I've known her since I was 3 years old, we met fighting... and I mean trying to take each other out fighting ... over a pink crayon in preschool. If you know me, that should not surprise you in the least.
Another thing that I'm adding to my blog is a daily challenge. (from https://challenge.meyouhealth.com)
Today's challenge is "Define Your Dream" :
Hmm, my dream would be to become completely independent, in all areas of my life. Especially emotionally and financially. I want to learn to be okay on my own and not expect help from anyone else, being able to just have a night alone. I want to have money in the bank for an emergency and be able to take a small family vacation with my boys every year!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day One :: A picture of yourself with 10 facts
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| 1. My middle name is Lyn. 2. I'm a 4/20 baby 3. My favorite animal is the white tiger. 4. I love the color purple & all things girly. 5. I'm passionate. 6. I'm addicted to coffee & sometimes even if I don't want to drink it, I'll just make it so I can smell it. 7. One day I will be a yoga instructor. 8. As much as it stresses me out sometimes, I love my job. 9. If I don't talk to you for a few days, it doesn't mean I'm mad, sometimes I just don't want to talk. 10. My all time favorite movie is Cabin Boy. |
30 Day Challenge
From now on, everyday my post will include this 30 Day Challenge photo thing. I'm doing it on Facebook too, but I thought it would be fun to add to my blog too.
30 Day Challenge -
Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your day.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most screwed up things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your favorite outfit.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your day.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most screwed up things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your favorite outfit.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Girls on the Run
Lately I have been searching the internet for running groups, websites, advice, etc. I've come across a program that I think is so awesome and amazing and I really wish I could get one started around here! It's called Girls on the Run and what they do is create a 12 week training program for girls from 3rd - 8th grade. At the end of the 12 weeks they run a 5k. It doesn't only teach the girls the importance of exercise and health but it also help build self confidence! Why do I think this is so amazing?! Because I think EVERY girl should have self confidence and learn to be able to feel okay no matter what situation they are in. I have personal reasons as to why this is such an important thing to me, but I think Girls on the Run really does help every girl that joins. I really think that if I can, I want to try to get one going in the area. I think it's needed and very important.
Watch this video and see what I mean!
Watch this video and see what I mean!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
'Awesome mothers' graduate from Young Parents High
'Awesome mothers' graduate from Young Parents High
Something I came across tonight! I can't believe it's been almost 6 years since we graduated. I love these girls and miss them!
Top 5 things that motivate me and why.
1. My kids!
Of course, right?! They motivate me to want to be a better person, try my best & stay healthy so that I can be around for them as long as I can!
2. Looking in the mirror and being unhappy with what I see.
I think this is pretty self explanatory. I want to be happy with what I see.
3. Someone I love.
They know who they are, they just motivates me to be a better person.
4. Being poor.
Really, it sounds stupid, but not having very much money has really motivated to me further my education and go after something I'm passionate about and turning it into a career.
5. Warm weather.
Spring and warm weather makes me want to get out and run my heart out!
Of course, right?! They motivate me to want to be a better person, try my best & stay healthy so that I can be around for them as long as I can!
2. Looking in the mirror and being unhappy with what I see.
I think this is pretty self explanatory. I want to be happy with what I see.
3. Someone I love.
They know who they are, they just motivates me to be a better person.
4. Being poor.
Really, it sounds stupid, but not having very much money has really motivated to me further my education and go after something I'm passionate about and turning it into a career.
5. Warm weather.
Spring and warm weather makes me want to get out and run my heart out!
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