So I've slowly been trying to become more active. I've realized that I need to make sure I have good self-esteem in order for my daughter, when she's older, to have good self-esteem with herself. I put my body down a lot. It drives my husband crazy. I need to get out of the habit of doing that, and I truly believe the only way I'm going to be able to do that is through losing weight so I can truly feel good about myself. If you're a mom, I'm sure you can understand that it's hard to find … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Shine Elegant Wearable Tracker Review from Best Buy
Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. If you have a fitness lover, or someone who is working towards getting healthy and fit, then I have a pretty nice gift idea for you! It's called the Misfit Shine Elegant Wearable Tracker. This tracker keeps track of your steps and calories burned, as well as also keeps track of activities such as swimming, bicycling, soccer, and tennis. If … [Read more...]
Dangerous Foods for Dogs at Thanksgiving
We have two adorable dogs... Frankie and Annie. Frankie is a pug, beagle mix (Puggle) and Annie is a dachshund, Jack Russel mix. If you follow me over on Instagram, I'm sure you see the pictures I post pretty often of them. Here's Frankiedoodle (my nickname for him): And Annie Belle: We do everything we can to take care of them. And we love giving them special treats for their birthday and holidays. I found this great infographic, though, that shows foods that you … [Read more...]
100 Miles in November – Are You In? #SlapDash100
So you remember that post I did awhile back about getting off my butt and exercising? I've done better than I used to. I'm exercising at least 2 times a week - usually doing zumba or Just Dance on Wii. But I need to do better. I need to stop the excuses. "I'm depressed and don't feel like doing anything." "I have work/blogging I need to do." "I have a headache." I have to stop the excuses. If I don't, I'm just going to gain more weight. Luckily with just exercising two times a week … [Read more...]
#FreshNSexy Wipes Keep Our Relationship Fresh and Sexy! #Shop
Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias� Social Fabric� Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insight study for Collective Bias and their client. If you are reading my blog, you are probably a mother. And you probably have either a boyfriend or husband who you love very much. With children, I know how easy it is to put your relationship on the back-burner. If you have one child, you're tired. If you have more than one, I am sure you are absolute … [Read more...]
It’s Time To Get My Butt in Gear and Exercise!
A few days ago I joined a gym. Again. I had joined a gym a couple of months after Riley was born... so about two years ago. I went maybe three times. It was really too far away and with the vehicle we had at the time, it was costing us too much in gas. So I stopped going and cancelled my membership (luckily I was on a month-to-month "contract" so it wasn't too big of a deal). With my grief of losing my mom I have either been eating too much (I guess you would call it binge eating) or not … [Read more...]
Losing Weight the Healthy Way
With all the fad diets in our society today, it's easy to get confused about which one might work for you. Perhaps you've tried many of them, and despite your best attempts, the weight just won't melt off. Many people have quit dieting and exercising alltogether, because they are frustarted and think they lack the ability and motivation to successfully shed pounds. The truth is that the dieting world can be confusing and misleading. If you're serious about shedding some pounds … [Read more...]
RIP Mom.
It is with a very heavy heart that I have to say that my mom passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. It was so unexpected. I am so lost right now. My mom was my best friend. I will be taking some time off to deal with funeral arrangements, spend time with family and friends, and deal with my grieving. My mom meant everything to me and it's going to be so hard without her. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you. … [Read more...]
