Fab Friday

   

It is Fab Friday! Linking up with the lovely Laura @ The Everyday Joys sharing some positive things about today, this week, whatever. Anything positive. I consider myself a positive person so this fits me perfectly. Be ready for a plethora of exclamation points.

I got my federal tax refund today! Whoop!! Which means I am getting an IPad 2 tonight. Super excited for that, I have been wanting one forever! I also get to pay off some annoying bills, double whoop.

I went to the gym this week, one whole time! Improvement from last week :)

Tonight I am going to see Ron White with the family.  He is a comedian and often is with Jeff Foxworthy on his shows. I have never been to a professional comedian so I am looking forward to that.

I am rocking 2nd day straight hair today.  I always feel more put together when my hair is straight, so yay.

That's my Fab Friday. What are you happy for today?

Weigh in Wednesday

Another Weigh in Wednesday. I wasn't going to post because every week I post the same blah story and you are all so sweet and offer great suggestions and I just feel like a broken record. But I reminded myself that this is a journey and even though I am not making the progress I would like I am learning. I promise I am taking all your thoughts and suggestions seriously and I am not just one of those people that whines all the time.

Anyway! I did not weigh myself this morning but I am sure it was a gross number. But again this morning I a feeling hopeful, have my water bottle, food pre planned on myfitness pal & workout plan in mind.

Check out some of these great posts much less whiny then mine :)

Alex @ Skinny Jean Pilgrimage posts about body image

Erin @ She's a Big Star has a great post with some tips & she talks about cleaning eating.

Lora @ Raising Steppe Sisters made a workout plan for the week, so I am totally stealing that idea and trying it out.

On to my plan for the week.

Wednesday Cardio
Thursday Cardio & some strength training.
Friday rest
Saturday Cardio & some strength training.
Sunday Cardio
Monday rest
Tuesday Cardio & some strength training.

That's my plan.  along with lots of water & logging all my food every.single.bite

Do you work better with a plan or just follow your mood?

Whats in a Name

Amanda @ My Very Own Modern Family is doing a link up today, all about your children's names. Of course since I love a good link up I had to participate. I don't have any human children yet, but my dog Belle is my whole world.

Belle is 4 years old and is a Beagle Lab mix.  I got her in Kentucky on a family trip.  We were literally driving down the road and a bunch of dogs were running in the yard and there was a sign "Free Dogs". I saw this adorable puppy hiding in the corner and I decided I must have her.  I had to chase her down and grab her but ever since then she has my everything. 

Horrible picture of me but how cute she?

I was living with my parents at the time, so I had to call and tell my mom, surprise I'm bringing a dog! She asked the name and of course I had no clue.  I wanted to name her Baby Girl but my mom said no that was too redneck. clearly this was before honey boo boo. After much back and forth, I settled on Belle because she was a southern belle.  Corny I know.

Anyway that's my name story :)

Weekend Update & Goals for February

Happy Monday!

Another weekend gone without much productivity going on.

Saturday I volunteered at a tax clinic as a greeter and getting people checked in.  Then i came home and took a glorious nap! Did a little cleaning and then started watching The Mindy Project. Hil-arious.

 

Source: awesomescreenshot.com via Helen on Pinterest

 

 

Seriously, you should check this show out.  Mindy plays this girl who I would describe as "hot mess" read me on a good day. Love it.

 

Anyway then Sunday I pretty much laid around all day doing nothing.  It was nice.

 

I wanted to plan out some goals for the month, in hopes I am somewhat accountable.

 

February Goals

 

Lose 4 pounds

Read 2 books

Track ALL Food, +/- 100 cals from goal 6 days a week

3 blog posts a week

 

Do you make monthly goals?

 

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Weigh in Wednesday

Good Morning.

It is in the 50's today which is a welcomed change from the 14 degrees we had on Monday.  I was home sick yesterday with a stomach thing and I was bored to death.  I couldn't even get in some proper naps so that was a big downer.  I basically sat around and played on the Internet and watched TV; all while running to the bathroom. (sorry for the visual)

On to Weigh in Wednesday!

Hosted by Erin & Alex

Check them out! They're pretty fab, not just on Wednesdays but everyday! yes I'm corny

I weighed in this morning at 239.6 which is a 1.6 gain from last week. 

The word is for the Biggest Loser Competition in MLFC

I wasn't surprised by that.  When I'm sick, even the lovely kind I had yesterday, my body likes to hold on to my weight.  I also certainly did not get enough water in yesterday, I should see a good number next week.  I did decent this week with my eating and exercising.  Definitely an improvement from the week before.  I brought my exercise clothes with me today in hopes I feel well enough to work out after class. 

I plan on trying out this workout I found on pinterest. (Follow Me!)

Source: tumblr.com via Sonya on Pinterest

My brother usually goes with me so he can help my ditzy self figure everything out.

I plan to  focus on my eating this week. Whats your go to dinner when you re being healthy?

"Say hello, will ya?"

Two Posts in one day?!? Craziness I tell ya.  Well I always love a good link up & I found this lovely one hosted by Laura.  Go check her & everyone else out!    

1. What blogs do you visit daily? Please list 1-3 of your favorites.

This is always changing for me but right now I'm loving

Brandi @ Mama Laughlin

Brittany @ Healthy Slice of Life

Alex @ Skinny Jean Pilgrimage

They're both awesome, check them out!!

2. Are you on Instagram? If so, what is your user name?

Yes! @sewag

3. Can we find you on Pinterest? What's your Pinterest address, and what can we expect to see you pinning most? (recipes, DIY projects, home decor, etc.)

Of course!! My Pinterest :) I do a lot of random stuff.  I guess it tends to be either exercises, yummy food, stuff that cracks me up or fun DIY stuff which I never actually do.

4. What are your favorite blog link-ups to participate in? (weekly link-ups other bloggers have...any number will do...please link us to them!)

I'm still new to the whole blogging thing.  Right now I love Weigh in Wednesday Hosted by Erin & Alex.  It is a great time to get together and link up & discuss what went right and what went wrong that week. 

5. Why do you blog?

I blog because it helps me accountable and examine my self. & It helps me find new friends.

6. Tell us one random fact about yourself.

I was made in Guam. :)

Great questions! I'm excited to read all of them and find some new link-ups to do!

Happy Monday

Good Morning!!

I love that video! I am sure you've seen it  but it cracks me up every time! I think it is a good message for a Monday.

My weekend wasn't anything too exciting.  Although my dad did work on my car Saturday and it started despite the cold this morning, yay!! Lets hope that continues. Then we had a family day and went to the movies & dinner.  My mom and I saw The Silver Lining.  I thought it was a great movie, check it out! Then my brother and I went to gym, yay! although since we had eaten dinner I couldn't get much cardio in.  I tried though

Sunday was spent sleeping in, cleaning & doing homework. 

Now I just need to buckle down and finish my homework due tonight, and do that whole work thing.

How was your weekend?