Life - Where's the Handbook?

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Hey, It's Okay: Do I Remember?

Well, I have not done a meme/linky/join-up in a LONG time!! I hope I remember how to do them.

This particular one is hosted by the ever fabulous Amber over at Airing My Dirty Laundry. She's so fabulous that she's even written a book, the Swimmer's Assistant. She's a mommy and wife to a man in uniform. The Air Force to be precise. She is just all around awesome!!

So what is it? Well, its just a list of things that its okay to be about. Sometimes we think that what we are about is not okay but guess what, it's okay!! Because honestly, in this crazy world, are you really going to jump down my throat because of:

- the fact that I am still scared of the dark. Yep. I can't walk in front of a mirror at night without freaking out that some creature is going to grab at me an pull me through the other side

- I had a good one to add to this list and I can't remember what it is

- I remember what it is! I like country music. Yes, I like it!

- I also like heavy metal.

- I'm a very complicated person, especially when I can't decide what to eat

- I'm trying really really really hard to lose weight and get healthy but I just LOVE chocolate

- I have not had COFFEE in a week

- My idea of a good time is relaxing at home, watching my kids play - nicely

- Nicely NEVER happens

- I don't believe in the whole "if I take gluten and casein away from my children they will be cured of their autism"

- I'm very opinionated and if you ask me for my opinion, I will tell you.

- I will give you a warning first

- I'm not your typical girl

- I sometimes wonder if there is such a thing as typical anything anymore

Well, this is my list of things that I can say "It's Okay" to...what can you say "It's Okay" too? Join in on the fun and make sure to link up at Airing My Dirty Laundry. Let her know that I sent you. It may place me on the cool list!!

Monday, April 29, 2013

Accountability Mondays: Before

Okay, so I'm not in the best of shape and my body is no where near what it used to be...how could it be?!?! I have six kids. Let me repeat that SIX kids!!!!

While I get the comment "You don't look like you've had six children"...thank you but you're lying! What does one look like after they have had six kids? I've looked it up...honestly, I don't know what you're comparing me too!!

I'm not healthy or in shape by any means. I prefer burgers and ice cream over salads and vegetables.

I have no energy and all I want to do is sleep and eat.

I hate the way I look in clothes and even less in a bathing suit.

I'm not getting any younger and I am not going to miraculously lose weight, have more energy, and fit into a bikini by wishing on a shooting start.

So, I've taken the first step in turning my life around and joined Lean Moms.

Lean Moms offers a 12 week fitness program and meal guide to get started on living a more active and healthy lifestyle.

It was developed by a mom who went through all that I am going through now. She turned her life around and is using that to help other women like her make the same changes.

One thing that they are big on is accountability and recording your progress publically so that you are accountable for your own success and can get the public support to cheer you on.

So, aside from the membership, I am going to use my blog to keep me going.

So today I'm sharing with you my before pictures.

The 12 weeks start today.

I will update weekly with my progress, feelings, and even measurements!!

I'm laying it all out there...putting myself out there...its time to make a difference for me because nobody else is going to do it!

So, here are the before pics...