Happy Wednesday! Sorry for the delay in posting. We are still having computer issues so I borrowed a laptop from work to give you guys some updates. We are planning on going to the Apple Store on Sunday. The thing I hate about Apple Products is they are great until they die, then your heart stops, you beg the Apple Techs to please please help you, and when they finally restore your broken item, you feel this huge weight off your shoulders and all is well again.  I am hoping the techs can fix our issues Sunday and all will be well soon :)

Sorry, tangent over Apple Products over.

So WW got cancelled on Sunday due to the weather. I didn't weigh myself in till Monday and was pleasantly surprised with a 1.7 loss!! I hate not going to WW and getting the official weigh in!

I've done well on my goals, but I could have done better. Specifically on water intake. I had a moment last week where I was dehydrated. I realized in 9 hours I had nothing to drink! I have done so much better this week with my water and fluid intake. No excuses.

I am doing well with tracking and staying away from food in the kitchen at work. I finally feel like I am heading in the right direction. I'm doing this, slowly. But I am doing it.

How have you been?

Rewarding myself...

Everyone loves a good reward. I used to treat myself with food...like a dog. Pathetic I know. (Hence the weight)

However, I feel that losing weight needs to be rewarded and celebrated. So I thought I would make a little reward chart for myself.  So here it is:

20lbs - 2 new songs on iTunes
                                              
30lbs - a new book
                                             
35lbs - new socks

                                                
40lbs - 2 new OPI nail polishes

                                              

50lbs - Fitbit

                                         
60lbs- new work out gear

                                     
65lbs - new hair 

                                                           
70lbs - new undergarments 

                                                        
75lbs - new tennis shoes

                                                     
85lbs - pedicures
                                       


90lbs - new jeans


100lbs - new North Face jacket

 

what's new...

Sorry I have been MIA this week. Our Mac gave us the screen of death last Sunday, we had planned on going to the Apple store today but mother nature isn't done with winter so we are staying put.

I got a virus on my Dell so I'm writing on my kindle fire. Not fun. I've had an awesome week and can't wait to catch you up on it. :) hope everyone is doing well. Let me know how your week has been!

My dad's 52nd Birthday

This past weekend we spent the weekend celebrating my Dad's birthday. We went to a local resort to take advantage of a sunny Saturday. We decided to go through the free zoo!! It was actually really nice! We ended up paying the  15$ a person to go through the animal nursery/barn. We had so much fun! We enjoyed getting to be up close with the animals and getting to learn a little more about them. I fell in love with a sloth and a fennec fox.

My Dad petting an alligator

The animal nursery lets alpacas, deer, pigs and chicken run through the barn freely. They are so friendly and sweet! They were hilarious to watch. The poor deer thought she was the mother of the pigs and continuously licked them.The deer was super friendly, case in point, she wouldn't quit eating my dress or my dad's shirt.

My Dad and Hubs playing with the deer.

We ate dinner at the ski lodge and it was so yummy! I had a flat bread pizza with blue and goat cheese, apple slices and a garlic crumble. Justin and I split a cast iron cookie dessert, it was maybe the best dessert I have ever had. I am sure it was low in calories -  HAHA!

 My parents stayed with us Saturday night and my brother was able to join us for brunch Sunday morning. I made pot roast hash, we had cupcakes and gave my dad his gifts after brunch. It was one of the best family days, and a great way to celebrate my dad! 

Goals and Weigh In

Happy Monday! We had the best weekend with my parents and brother celebrating my Dad's birthday. More on that tomorrow...
Our wonderful weekend ended with Justin and me getting a nasty cold. Luckily, I have off today so I am resting and doing some laundry. Poor Justin was up at 5am and leaving for work shortly after. I am ready for this crud to leave this house!

I did make it to weigh in yesterday, I didn't stay for the meeting because I didn't want to pass my crud to everyone. Drum roll please... I lost 3 pounds. YEAH!!!!  Now, you may remember that last week I gained 4.5lbs, so I am working on losing what I gained back. But, a loss is a loss and I am celebrating!

Last week I started my first weekly goals list - 
1. I did pretty well with the water, I slacked a little over the weekend. I did do Ok on my green tea too -but I could have did better.
2. I did pretty well with this one too. Again, the weekend was a little off, but I am proud of my fruit of veggie intake.
3. I failed. No exercise :( I am really struggling with this. I am not sure if it is because it is dark outside when I get home, the weather has been horrible or what - but I have to start moving. 
4. I kicked butt on this one. Even my cook was impressed. She made my favorite homemade mashed creamy potatoes. I HAD NONE!!! Talk about will power!
5. I also did great here! I packed all my lunches and breakfast. It is much easier to watch my points and what I am eating if I bring it from home. 
6. I did pretty well here, too! I really watched my snacking and if I had to have something - I went for a fruit or a veggie. 
Last weeks goals

1. Drink 72 ounces of water a day

       My trusty water bottle will have to go everywhere with me. I will also have a glass of hot green tea every  morning to help keep things moving and with the water intake!

2. Have a fruit or veggie with every meal and snack.

        I love fruits and veggies, I just have to be mindful and have an option ready to go during the day. 

3. Do 90 minutes of exercise (through out the week)

        It is supposed to be in the 50s towards the end of the week, I hopeful we can get a walk in with the dogs. If not I have the Jillian videos.  

4. Do not eat anything from work

      This is hard. Our cook is amazing and the treats are plentiful. But it isn't worth it. Thin taste so much better. I have to have my healthier treats and options ready just in case the mood for something sweet happens. 

5. Pack all my breakfast and lunches

     Be prepared the night before. Simple. 

6. No mindless late night snacking

      If I want to save points for a nightly snack I need to make sure it has a fruit or veggie and is low in points. No more snacks, just because. 

So this brings me to next this week's goals...

1. Water, keep the 72 ounces intake daily.

2. Drink two Green Tea's a day

3. Write down everything I eat, drink or taste. 

4. Eat nothing from work

5. Get moving. Let's try smaller - let's do 30 minutes this week.

These goals may seem silly to you, and they maybe. But it is working. Taking each week, week by week is really helping me. Are you setting goals? Tell me about them if you are!

My new favorite Pins...

You may or may not know, I am a Pinterest Addict. I love laying in bed long after the hubs and dogs are snoring softly and browse Pinterest.  I love finding things that are portent to my life and actually helpful. If you don't follow me on Pinterest, you should! Here are a few Pins that may help you!

Need Snack Ideas? These may help....

Want to reward yourself? Debating on what to do?  How to keep track of the rewards -
Here is a cute idea






What are some of your favorite ways to stay motivated? Favorite Pins? Are you on Pinterest? If so let me know. Feel free to follow me! 

Valentine's Day Recap

I love country music. Ok, I love all music; but old school 90s Country Music, it is my roots. My poor husband loves my love of old school country music, heheh.  I have always said if Sammy Kershaw ever came close to my area we'd go. I love love love the Kershaw's song Queen of my Double Wide Trailer, along with all of his music really. By chance a few months ago I was on his webpage and realized he was coming 90 minutes north of us, I was so excited.

Sammy, along with Joe Diffie and Aaron Tippin, preformed on Friday the 14th at The Capital Theater. Since the weather hasn't been the best  we decided to just stay the night near the concert and having a relaxing weekend. We both took off Friday, enjoyed sleeping, having Dunkin Donuts for breakfast and being able not to rush. We got our bags in the truck and headed north. Our first stop was to drop off some stuff to Justin's dad and visit with him for a few minutes. Since it was Valentine's Day we decided to have a nicer late lunch and not really do dinner in hopes to beat the crowds. We decided on a Japanese Steak House that we love and enjoyed being the only ones in the restaurant!  After our bellies got full we got back on the road. We made it to our hotel, checked in and got settled. We just so happened to being stay next to a Cabela's (yeah, I planned it!) so Justin was eager to make that our first shopping stop of the weekend. We did a few hours of shopping there and then headed back to our room to get ready to go.

I have been scouring some of my favorite online boutiques for a perfect date night dress. And finally found it at So Lola . It was my first time ordering from the lovely boutique and couldn't have been more happier with the customer service, quality of clothing and adorableness.

Jacket - Oldnavy, Dress So Lola, Leggins Torrid, Boots Fergie

While in the concert some snow came down so we slowly made our way back to our hotel room, we were both of hungry so we stopped at Sheetz to get some MTO and crash. We were both up way past our bedtimes lol. We woke up the following morning to an amazing deluxe continental breakfast. If you are looking for a family friendly, affordable and amazing customer service hotel chain, I can't say enough nice things about Microtel Inn and Suites. We left the hotel and went to meet friends for lunch in a nearby town and spend the rest of the afternoon shopping. We found lots of great deals and were able to enjoy the weekend just relaxing and being together. It was nice to just have a small getaway and really relax. Sometimes it is nice to just have nothing to focus on but each other and having fun.

How'd you spend your Valentine's Day?