blah brain

Today I had a major blah morning.

I couldn't shake it no matter what I did.

I tried being routine and did the dishes, started laundry,

and finally got the mail after days but that didn't work.

I tried getting dressed and doing my hair to go

 to the grocery store that didn't work.

I started being hard on myself and 

the I am failing at everything feelings started coming.

Finally I just gave up.

I couldn't wrap my mind around doing anything.

It all just seemed like to much.

I really wanted to go to the store.

Instead I had Jordan pick out a Disney movie,

grabbed a snuggy, and cuddled on the couch for the whole movie.

Just not thinking about all I had to 

or worrying about what I  should be doing helped.

It was just what I needed.

After school when Josiah and Eli arrived we headed

right out the door and walked to Edaleen dairy for ice cream.

After ice cream they wanted to walk on the train tracks.

We ended up on Bender and then walked the trail through

bender with plenty of exploring/playing stops along the way.

Michelle and Sydney had the original idea to walk there.

I invited the boys and I along with them.

Actually I gave Michelle no choice :)

Apparently we can be so embarrassing and uncool to hang out with.

I don't see why she would think that.

Funny thing is Michelle is the one making them laugh in all these pictures!

She still can hang with us!

I took individuals one of them to.

They took mostly silly pictures but I did get at least one "normal"

one of each of them.

{Eli}

{Jordan}

{Josiah}

{Michelle}

From here we ended up over at Bender and walked the trail home!

  

After an hour and half outing.

The boys deserved some ipad time!

I love the boys coming every Tuesday!

 It can be a bit much when the three of them get

 together in a room and there is energy for days.

I try to chant to myself they are having fun, they are having fun

but eventually I have to say stop. Calm down.

Today I figured a walk and fresh air would do every good!

It did!

I felt much better.

The kids had a blast and I heard over and over how much fun they were having.

Might have to make this a traditional Tuesday thing!

stir crazy

winter.

I have a love hate relationship with it.

I love watching the snow fall.

hot chocolate.

snuggly on the couch.

warm cup of coffee.

cozy stuff.

I hate the cold.

grey days.

cold.

rain.

wet.

stuck inside for days.

hyper kids.

cold.

I am ready for winter to be over and blossom into spring.

Are days are becoming same old thing.

Stuck inside.

I have become "bored" with this routine.

We have become couch potatoes who are attached

to some electronic or another.

last night I made a "schedule" for today to get me motivated

to do something more with the day.

I stuck to it pretty close.

One of those things was if it was not raining

we were getting outside and going for a walk.

{all pictures taken on iphone}

It felt good to get out.

Jordan needs it to.

I also limited the use of DS, TV, and ipad for Jordan.

After lunch I scheduled to read a chapter out of a book.

Sounds silly to schedule that but one of those things we need to do

more of and don't because of electronic use.

Tonight Josh and I are planning a date night!!

Michelle is going to Josh's parents for the weekend.

When Jordan heard that he instantly (and excitedly) thought he was going 

to my mom's house.  I told him that wasn't the case. 

I told if he wanted to call her he could.

She was more then happy to have him.

After his basketball game tonight he will go over there.

That gives Josh and I an opportunity to get out together!

I need to get out!

We have big plans to go to Costco and a movie!

getting fit! getting healthy! {week 1 & 2}

I know I said I would post about my first week a while ago

but I was grumpy after the weigh in.  After that I just never felt like

writing about it.  Now you get week 1 & 2 all in one fun post!

I also added a tab on the top of my blog
if you want to follow along on my journey!

Week 1

{january 8th - 14th}

I went into Week 1 with a bang and nearly killed myself on the stairs.

I was so excited to get going I thought it would be a great idea to run 

the stairs for 30 minutes. After about 10 I was struggling. By 30 I was puking.

The main thing is I started and finished it!

Tuesday marked the first day of week 1 of my eight week challenge I am doing

with Josh.  If I win I get a weekend to the house to myself! 

Oh the things I can do or not do with a quiet weekend!

Anyways back on track.

With the challenge it encourages you to eat fruit and 

veggies each day which I am BAD at.

I definitely struggled to get those in daily.

Exercise!

Another huge one I need to get back into doing.

Wanting to get all my points helped me get to the gym.

The thought of Josh going and getting the points 

and me sitting on my butt and getting nothing got me to the gym.

Here are some pictures from the week

Day 1

 getting in the fruit for breakfast

running the stairs

day 2

my meals for the day 

point chart for challenge

day 3

hitting the gym

day 4

meal planning

day 5

climbing and dragging kids up snow hills 

counts as exercise right?!

day 6

shopping

loading up on fruits and veggies Costco style!

day 7

going to start juicing again today!

after the weigh in Monday night I was only down .8 pounds :(

Josh of course lost 8 pounds!!!

What!!!!

I wish I could do that.

I was pretty grumpy after that.

This the point where I am like what is the point of the eating healthy,

calorie counting, and working out if I don't lose weight.

I had to remind myself that it is a slow process and I 

am not on the biggest loser where they drop 8 pounds a week.

I am a see results now kind of person.

That is why I can never stick with it long enough to reach my goal.

I am hoping this time will be different and I will stick with until my goal

is reached.  I just need to get reminding myself it is worth it.

Even if I am not seeing huge results on the scale I am making healthy

choices for the long run in life. I want to live as long as I can and be active.

I don't want to spend my last 10, 20, or 30 years here on earth

sick, always hurt, fat, lazy, ect. So I am not only doing this for weight loss

but overall health and long healthy, happy life!

Week 2

I went into week 2 with an ok attitude and I can do this thoughts!

This week we got double points for working out!

I wanted all the double points I could get because of course Josh 

crushed me point wise week 1. 

Juicing helped a lot with getting more fruits and veggies.

I have been doing AWESOME with not eating any sweets or sugary treats!

It is not worth it to me to lose 5 points over it.

I started doing from couch to 5k this week also.

I have an app on my phone that tells me when to walk and run 

so that is super nice so I don't have to be checking the time.

I went out Saturday morning because didn't feel like going to the gym.

The sidewalks were a sheet of ice.

I did more iceskating then walking and landed hard on my butt once.

This first week wasn't hard I can easily do the walk 1 1/2 minutes

jog 1 minute. I know it will get harder because I know I won't be able to

jogging over a minute very well.  

I am still struggling with weekends.

The weeks are easy to stay on track

but weekends I want to get lazy and eat like a lazy person.

Friday was my worse day.

But not as bad as a before weekend day though.

Here some pictures from the week.

Typical morning breakfast for Josh and I

I have a cup of coffee with mine 

and Josh usually has two cutie oranges.

Did a lot more juicing this week even though it can be a lot of work.

Lots of veggies this week!

Most of your plate/meal should be made of them!

I did eat out one day this week with Jordan.

As much as I wanted to order my normal meal at Taco

Bell I knew calorie wise was not worth it.

So I ordered fresco style!

no good stuff like cheese or sour cream.

I do love the cilantro on these though!

yum!

Saturday morning walk/jog

It was foggy and slippery out.

I actually beat josh this week!!!!

He maintained his weight loss.

I lost 3 pounds!

We are overall about tied point wise now.

I need to keep up with him now so I can WIN!

I like to win.

It is in my blood.

Ask Josh or anyone in my family.

Better not get into that.

That is a WHOLE post on its own.

Today starts the first day of Week 3 of the eight week challenge I am doing.

We get double points for drinking 64 oz of water!

That is super easy!

Wish my good luck this week!

I need all the encouragement I can get!