In Which it is Monday Again

This weekend was short but sweet. Robert was gone (deer season) so it was just Kyra and me at the house this weekend. We spent it happily watching Disney movies, Musicals, Reading, and going to the park enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having here. I didn't get many pictures because instead I was playing with my little lady and just enjoying myself, but here are the ones that I managed to snap. 

Swings are the favorite right now. I cannot get over how tall she is though!

She loves SnapChat filters. So cute.

So now it is Monday again and it feels like the kind of Monday that requires a bit of motivation to get the week going. So here is your Monday Motivation post.

 

Have a Great Day Everyone.

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Some Monday Motivations

Good Morning Everyone, 

Normally I would be posting my weekend recap today but my weekend consisted of binge watching Big Bang Theory followed by an epic Lord of the Rings Marathon. It was only 9 degrees yesterday so we weren't leaving the house. Needless to say there isn't much to talk about! 

So instead I thought I would share some motivational quotes for this Monday Morning especially since I'm feeling them now that I have finally shaken my cold and am ready to get caught up on all the things that fell behind while I was sick!

Let's get Motivated. 

Have a great Monday Everyone!

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Monday Motivations

Good Morning Everyone, 

Today I'm going to share with you some Inspirations/Motivations. This week is going to be a busy one for me and since my weekend was pretty mellow I don't have much to recap for you. So instead I thought why not have a little boost this Monday Morning? 

So here we go: 

I know I posted this one to Instagram but it is still one of my favorites ever.

Happy Monday Everyone, Let's Have a Great Week!

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Monday Mantra 12/15

Good Morning Everyone,

Today felt like a good day for a Monday Mantra. 

I've talked a bit about weight loss here on the blog, but I try not to go "too" into it because I don't consider myself a weight loss blogger anymore. However I do like to share my struggles and successes because I like to read about them on other blogs and know other people like to read about them as well.

This past weekend one of my best friends came into town. We had an amazing time and even though I have no pictures to prove it (seriously I didn't even bother with my phone) it was one to remember. 

Weekends like that however rarely involve good food choices for me. We went out to eat on Friday and I indulged big time. Then Saturday was like Snack Central. Sunday wasn't as bad but still not many "healthy" choices were made. 

I didn't think about it then because I was like "forget this, I'm going to just focus on the fun and not worry about it. It's just a weekend!" 

This was a breakthrough of sorts. 

Normally today I would be racked with guilt over the things I ate and would punish myself by not eating today or eating as much food as I could shove in my mouth. Stupid I know. 

This morning however I got up, I made my healthy breakfast for Kyra and myself and then filled up my water jug with the intent to guzzle the 60 oz I am supposed to have every day. I didn't step on the scale. I didn't worry that I couldn't get right back on track. Because I can. I can do this. I know that this one weekend of fun won't ruin all the work I've done. I know that today I need to just get back into the swing of things and eat what I know to be good for me. 

I won't punish myself. That is a ridiculous thing to do. 

Instead I choose to push forward. 

I got this. 

Happy Monday Everyone.

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Monday Mantra~Killing Doubt

Good Morning Everyone, 

So my post for this weekend didn't happen. It was pretty busy around here with visiting family and enjoying what is most likely the very last good weather of the year. I admit with distractions like that it is hard to think of sitting down at the computer and writing let alone blogging. 

However I am back in action today and will attempt to get the lost post from the weekend reshaped into a future post for this week. 

So while I was pinning a few days ago I came across this quote: 

I know that similar things have been said many times but for some reason, be it the time that it popped up on my screen or just the simple wording, it stuck with me. 

I struggle a lot with self doubt. A lot of people do I suppose. We are all usually wondering if we are doing the right thing, making the right choice, if anyone approves of what we are doing, have done, will do. 

This quote struck me because I let myself doubt things to the point that some things never even happen. Usually concerning jobs not taken or nights out never leaving the house, but in particular lately...my writing and if I am honest....my sense of self. 

I have been doubting my writing is any good....but that is pretty true of most writers...even very good ones. I doubt that it will ever leave my own personal head space at times. Still I write because I love it and I try to remind myself that even if I am never published the joy that writing brings me is enough, because you should cherish the things that bring you joy. 

The sense of self is another matter. 

I feel as though lately I have been doubting if I even matter. I doubt I have talent. I doubt if I have any skills. I doubt if anyone sees me as any one...or thing....important. I've been searching for the something that makes me...different? Special? I'm not really sure. Sometimes I feel as though I was made to do something worthwhile but I just haven't figured it out yet. 

I never will figure it out if I keep doubting though. 

I will never live up to my full potential if I doubt myself and my abilities. 

So I am going to try to shelve those doubts and try to focus on the positives. 

I'm going to push myself to be better than yesterday. 

You never know until you try.

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Monday Mantras and Coffee

Morning Everyone,

Well apparently I forgot to hit Publish on my Friday Favorites! Blogging Fail. However I am back in action today and will just save last Friday's Favorites for another day! 

Today I thought I would share some Monday Mantras to get you through the day and just in case you might need a little motivation today...I know I could use just a little push this week! 

 

 

 

 Also it is National Coffee Day so drink up!!!! 

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Hot Mama Monday~ Goal Update and Some Motivation

Good Morning Everyone,

It's that time again....

Here were the goals from last week:

1) Continue to stick to my meal plan. ~ Not so great on this one. I was gone a lot last week and thus some fast food was involved. Not a lot but still....boo.

2) Track every day!~ Epic Fail....I think I tracked one day? Boo again.

3) Up the water intake to a gallon a day!~ This was not quite met but I drank at least 8 glasses so not a total fail. It was so hot that really this wasn't much of an effort.

4) 30 minutes of activity a day.~ Nope.

5) Try to come up with smarter snack ideas so that the time between lunch and dinner is not miserable! (this was my issue and ended with the slip up on Wednesday!) ~ I have some ideas but honestly I didn't "apply" any of my ideas. Fail again. 


So as you can see...it was a rough week. I could make excuses. I could dwell on it. However I choose not to, instead I choose to be happy and see today for what it is, A Fresh Start. 

Goals for this week, Same as last week with one different one:

1) Continue to stick to my meal plan.

2) Track every day!

3) Up the water intake to a gallon a day!

4) 30 minutes of activity a day. 

5) Forgive myself for last week. Do not dwell on it. Past is behind you. Learn from it. 


And now for a little Motivation!

 

Big Hugs from here, It's a New Week! 

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Some Hot Moves on a Chilly Monday

Morning-ish Afternoon Everyone,


So I'm running a bit short on ideas today, I've been working on my novel instead and also making some plans for friends that will be coming to visit next month! In light of those lovely reasons (ie Excuses!) today I will posting some killer moves that I've been doing lately! Also I am working on an update post that will hopefully be up either tomorrow or Wednesday!

Enjoy some fun new moves and Happy Monday Everyone!

 

Hope you all enjoy these! If you have not been to Blogilates.com please do so! Her moves are amazing and her YouTube Videos are so awesome and they are free!

Big Hugs, Wishing you all a happy week! 

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Thursday Thoughts- Why am I doing this?

Good Morning Everyone,

Thanks to all that came over yesterday from the blog hop! I really appreciate each and every person that takes time out of their day to come over and read my little corner of the internet! Big hugs to all of you!

So yesterday I got a comment, which in itself is so exciting and THANK YOU, but as I was reading it, it got me thinking about my reasons for losing weight. What is motivating me? Do I have anything beyond shallow reasons to lose weight? Is it okay to just have shallow reasons?

So since I am a big fan of lists, Here is my list of

REASONS WHY I AM TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT

1) It may be shallow but, I want to look good, I want to go into my closet and pull out whatever I like and it will fit. 

2) I wanna look good naked. Enough said. 

3) I want to be healthy and fit. Meaning I want to be able to run up a flight of stairs without getting winded. I want to be able to lift heavy things without trouble. 

4) Flexibility. I am a pretty flexible girl because I was in dance and gymnastics as a child and that really helped me to continue to be flexible as an adult. However I want to increase that flexibility even as I get older because it just feels really good! 

5) For Kyra. I want to establish a healthy attitude towards food and exercise for her. If I have a healthy attitude toward it then maybe she will too. I never want her to struggle the way that I have, I want her to enjoy food and exercise in ways that I never did. She should be able to benefit from all the things I have learned along the way!

So those are the top five reasons and there are more reasons but they pretty much go along with the five I have already named. It may seem shallow but I do want to look good. I don't want to hide from cameras anymore and I certainly don't want to feel like the FF anymore! 

Now I'm off to play with Kyra  hope you all are having a great one, Big hugs from here! 

Also here is a little Laugh for ya! (This is me....)

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Hot Mama Monday- Motivation

Good Morning Everyone,

My morning has already been filled with a lot of mess and headache (my vacuum is not working properly, Kyra is so not into me doing my chores...etc)  So I thought instead of writing much today I would just post some motivational pins I found on Pinterest. AKA the easy way out!


Hope you enjoy, will be back tomorrow with proper posting. Oh and in case you were wondering, down 2.1 pounds....not thrilled but at least it is something.....seems bratty not to be grateful!

 

 

 

And my personal favorite, from one of my favorite authors and heroines, J.K. Rowling....

 

Big hugs to all, Happy Monday. 

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Hot Mama Monday: My own March Madness!

Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome back to Hot Mama Monday!

It is a brand new month and with a new month means new challenges and new goals!


I have decided that this month to get into the spirit and make my own version of March Madness!


My March madness will have more to do with fitness and writing than sports but hey whatever works.


So here are the goals for the Month of March!

1) 30 Day Squat Challenge- I spotted this one on Pinterest and it has been lingering in my workout board for a while now. I know there are actually 31 days in March but still I figure if I can spend 30 of those 31 doing this challenge it will be a huge success! I may be slightly crazy but for some reason I enjoy squats. I feel like I am actually working out and not just goofing around I suppose. Either way I am ready for the challenge! (P.S.- I did start this on the first and we are still going strong on day 3! LOL)

2) The Big Ten- My weight loss goal for this month is a whopping BIG TEN. It is completely doable if I stick to eating clean and workout. There is absolutely nothing stopping me from reaching this goal! I will hit it and there will be a mega reward for it! I have no idea what that reward will be yet but it will be something awesome that I will have really earned!
 

3) Blog at least three times a week- my little blog needs some love and to get the love I need to put in my top  effort. I will be posting at least three times a week! Also I am looking at doing some changes to the layout and really moving forward with the tech of this thing (I hope!)

4) I will finish the first draft of my novel.- I am so close to being done with the first draft and I have decided to write at least a thousand words a day this month in order to reach my goal. It does not have to be perfect yet but it does have to be written down if I ever hope to publish it! So this month is the month that I finish that monster!

5) Stop feeling guilty- This one is tough. I have a lot of what one would call "Mommy Guilt" I feel like if I am not spending every moment focused on Kyra that I am being a bad mom. That is not true! I am a good mom and I can be an even better mom if I remember to take care of myself and stay true to the person I am. I am allowed to have an hour a day to myself, especially if it is to workout! I will stop feeling guilty about my "me" time and appreciate it for what it is!


There is my own version of March Madness! What are your goals for the new month?

Big hugs to all!

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The Weight Loss Initiative

That title makes it sound way cooler than it really is...

Yeah I am back on the weight loss thing and this was Day 1...again.

So how was Day 1?

Well let's start with the not so awesome:

--I went over my calorie limit.

--I got no formal workout done.

--I fell into a pity party once I saw how poorly I had done and felt like giving up....it's only day 1!


So now the more awesome parts:

--Day 1 is over.

--I did track every single bit of food that went into my mouth. I didn't skip, even when I knew it was going to be a bad number as a result. I just kept on tracking and dealt with it, even when it sent me into the pity party land.

--I am learning that I over eat in the evenings and under eat in the mornings. That needs to be changed.


So all in all....it was your typical Day 1. Not easy with a learning curve....but hey at least it is a step in the right direction. Also I went over my calories by only 100 calories...not nearly as bad as it could have been if I hadn't been tracking and just kept eating!

Whew! Now that I have come clean on all that it is time to share my goals with you all.

Goals:

-- Lose 20 pounds by Halloween, and 40 pounds by Christmas

-- Workout at least 4-5 times a week

-- Continue to track every single bit of food that I eat

-- Blog about my journey to lose the baby weight plus some more! I am much more accountable when I have to post on here about how I am doing!


So those are the goals for the moment. I know I have a few more but I have to take baby steps right now.

Anyone else starting Day 1 this week? Struggling to get things on track? Leave me a comment!

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