Monday, October 22, 2012

my growing babies.

Today was a day that I've been dreading for a while.  Both boys had checkups with shots and I had to do this solo. :/  Last night I was so anxious, but I had a sweet husband to cuddle up to and ease my fears.

Getting ready this morning went very smoothly.  Both boys were dressed, changed, and fed with time to spare.  It was time to put my big girl panties on :)

I carried Kiam in his carseat and my big boy Sam walked holding my hand to the car.  I was beyond proud of him.  He didn't even try to go play, he just walked like a big boy!  I put both boys in the car and got to the doctors office before the rain.  Thank the Lord!  Sam continued to walk like the big boy he is all the way up to the pediatrician on the 2nd floor.  They were great in the waiting room, but then they called us back.

Sam HATES the doctors office and is petrified of the nurses and doctors.  He pretty much screamed the entire time and the only way he would settle was by holding him.  Luckily, Kiam was a trooper and was happy as could be...until the shots at least.  They both got stuck several times, but don't worry, I brought suckers!  When all was done, I gave them both some Tylenol, packed them up, and walked down to the 1st floor again.  And guess what?  It was raining :)  I managed to get both boys in the car (a little wet) and only hit the truck beside me once with my car door.  Good thing he was in his truck to watch ;) 

When we finally made it home, Sam walked again holding my hand in the rain...  I didn't notice he had undone his velcro straps and he lost his shoe, which made us more wet, but who doesn't love to play in the rain... Kiam that's who!  Sam laughed the whole time.  Such a sweet boy!  Now we're all home, it's finally done, and the boys are napping peacefully! 

Sam:
26 lbs 10 oz
31.5 inches
77%




Kiam:
15 lbs 10 oz
23.8 inches
97%


Thursday, October 18, 2012

just another update.

It's that time again... to fearlessly tell you about the progress (or lack thereof) I made this past week.

This last week Caleb was gone in the field from Tuesday until late Friday night, but thankfully I had some pretty good ladies to keep me company!  I made several meals from www.skinnytaste.com and they were delicious!  I loved the Skinny Pesto Chicken  Slow Cooker Pulled Pork  Cilantro Lime Rice .... but I didn't really care for the Pork and Green Chile Stew and I hated the Baked Corn and Crab Cakes . Won't be making those again :)

I went on several walks that usually lasted about 45 min to 1 hour on what I like to call the "hilly trail."  I like this trail, because it makes me feel like I'm doing more and working harder.  This week I didn't do a single lunge or squat :/ but I did continue to do crunches so all was not lost. 

Caleb graduated from his BOLC (basic officer leadership course) on Tuesday and man was that a hectic day!  I had to get 2 babies and myself all dressed up, changed, fed, loaded up in the car, unload from the car, and get them into the auditorium.... Thankfully I had help from my amazingly sweet neighbor!  She put Sam in his carseat and carried Sam all the way in (This was actually a looongggg walk that included heels).  My arms were killing me from carrying in Kiam "The Tank" Peterson in...  That kid needs to lose a few lbs unless he decides to start walking soon.

In last last few weeks, I also discovered a new obsession: Hot Chocolate Milkshakes from Braums.  Talk about YUMMY!  This could be very bad....

Results:

Bust: 35.5 inches
Waist: 29inches
Hips: 37.75 inches
Weight: 128 lbs

I actually gained 1.5 lbs.  :/  But I am not discouraged, because I did lose in other areas :)  I lost 2.25 inches.

Until next week....

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

a bold update.

October 10

Weekly Update:

This week hasn't gone as well as I'd hoped.  I thought I would be much more strict about the foods I eat and the exercise.  Don't get be wrong, I have been exercising (although I wish a little more regularly) and I have been eating better, but this weekend was awful.  I didn't go crazy, but I did allow myself to have some treats :)  And man were they good! 

I've been trying some new recipes from www.skinnytaste.com and have been pretty pleased!  Healthier recipes that actually taste great!  Thanks Bethany!  And last night I made a healthier version of chicken nuggets that I loved!!  Thanks to Kim! 

Working out has included walking, crunches, situps, lunges, and squats.  I pretty much just try to fit it in wherever which isn't easy.  I've got 2 walking buddies and we usually try to meet about 9am :)  It's nice to have adult conversation!

Now for the results:

I must say that I didn't think I did this well, because of this weekend, so I'm stoked about this!

Bust: 36 inches (granted this shouldn't even be here considering I nurse and it changes)
Waist: 30 inches
Hips: 38.5 inches
Weight: 126.5 lbs

That's a grand total of 2.5 lbs lost and 4.75 inches!  WOOT WOOT!

*I even went as far as wearing the exact same outfit including the same sports bra :)

Until next week....



Thursday, October 4, 2012

time to be bold.

Being a girl, I feel like I go back and forth about having a positive self body image.  I more so teeter on the side of being unhappy with the way I look or how much I weigh.  So in the words of my amazing husband "If you don't like something, change it."

I know how to lose weight and feel better about myself (I'm not an idiot), but I will be the first to admit that I have no will power or discipline.  Two things that I desperately need just to better myself. 

In order to make these changes, I need to make a bold move.  I need to do something drastic.  I'm going to do something no women EVER wants to do.  I'm going to tell you my weight and hopefully my measurements (If I can find blasted measuring tape).  Each week, I will try to blog about my hopeful progress, struggles, stuff I ate, and the stuff I did to get some exercise in with having 2 kids  (good luck to me).

For those of you who know me know that 1) I LOVE food and 2) I HATE to workout, so this is not going to be easy for me.  But here it goes!

October 4:

Weight: 129 lbs
Height: 5'0 (Caleb measured me at actually 4'11.5, but I rounded up to make it easier of course :))
Bust: 37.5 in
Waist: 32.25 in
Hips: 39.5 in

Now for my height and build, I should be anywhere between:

Small frame: 104-115 lbs
Medium frame: 113-126 lbs

My husband and I can't agree on what frame I am so here is both :)

I would be extremely happy around 115 give or take, but overall I would just love to drop a pant size.




Because I'm nursing I don't want to restrict calories, I just want to make healthier choices.  I am a horrible eater and I eat a lot of junk food!  I need to be taking in at least 1800 calories each day.

After I weighed in, I went on a brisk hilly walk with my friend Megan and our strollers with our kids :)  They loved it!  After I came home, I  finished with lunges, squats, sit ups, crunches, and push ups.  I need to stick to exercises I can do at home that don't require much. 

I've noticed that my core is VERY weak... probably because I had 2 kids back to back :)

See you next week! :)

Monday, October 1, 2012

T-33 Days

I can see the light!  Today marks 33 days until Caleb graduates from this wretched place and I for one am ecstatic!  On our way to Oklahoma we had plans to find a furnished apartment off post... little did we know that we would have to live on post at the Holiday Inn.  I know what you're thinking "that doesn't sound so bad".. wrong.  We live in a tiny 2 bedroom apartment under the Holiday Inn name, but it is in no way up to Holiday Inn standards.  They are extremely old and outdated with a lovely blue and brown decor.  You can't clean ugly.  To top it off, they tell you that you're supposed to get a full cleaning 2x a week (sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, bathroom, new linens)...I get a cleaning once a week without the bathroom being cleaned, without dusting, and without the floors really being cleaned and I'm too much of a pushover to actually say anything.  Fail.   This place does have some perks, though, so I suppose I shouldn't complain.  We are making a lot of money by living here, I do get help with cleaning, free toiletries, and we do have a small 2 bedroom apartment rather than a hotel room (my initial thought).

After Caleb graduates, we're gonna load up that Uhaul and head to truly begin our new, more stable, life.  I can't wait to be in the same place for more than a year and really be able to settle into a new home and make it my own.  I've been flooding my Pinterest with big ideas, although with 2 kids under 2 I foresee the follow through lacking.  I'm also beyond thrilled to be in California and live somewhere I've never been.  I love new experiences and I'm stoked to have 2 amazing ladies to share them with!  I couldn't be happier to be there with Anna and Kristie!  Let the adventures begin! 

After seeing all these new blog posts, I decided to write one of my own.  One thing I didn't anticipate, though, was boring myself to death as I read it back.  So kudos to anyone who actually makes it through this.  Goodnight and God Bless.