Get out of your comfort zone!

When I told my daughter about Amanda's spin class I didn't realize I would be going with her lol.  Can you imagine my 230+ pound arse spinning?  I shocked myself today when she suggested going by going with her!!!  I will tell you it was HARD.  I will tell you that I didn't NAIL every move.  I will tell you that I didn't stop.  I will tell you I was drenched.  I will also tell you I loved it!

If you take a spin class know that those bikes are hard on your tush and you will probably get cramps and cramps in your feet.  I STILL loved it.

I challenged myself and I did something out of my comfort zone and now I cannot wait for next Monday <3

P.s. Girls do NOT look like this during or after a spin class lol!

Ask.Fm

I had been hearing a lot about a new phone app for people lol who are obviously bored.  It's asked ask.fm .  You can have people ask you questions anonymously or you yourself can go ask someone a question and they will "never know who you are." Yes my first thought was this will be a trolls dream app. and it is.  I went ahead and got one just for the reason I said above.  I was bored. 

A few days went by and then a few weeks and surprisingly no rude comments or questions.
I got on a mom's and was reading her questions and answers and as realistic as I am I was still shocked at how rude and cruel people can be.  Talking about someone is one thing but attacking a beautiful, innocent child is another.  The behavior of some of these people just honestly make me fear what this world is heading toward. 

So then...lol a few questions started to filter in about Lindsey.  I answered them with honesty and without being rude.  That is until they started to TRY to lie in their questions.  I won't go into the lies just because I deleted the app and well it's just not worth it.  What I am writing this blog for is for one accusation in particular and a question I would like to throw out there for people to ponder.

The accusation stated that it was my fault that Lindsey got pregnant.  Now first anyone that has teenagers or has already gone through that stage knows that if a teenager wants to do something they will do it regardless of how strict a parent is.  Do I accept some responsibility for her pregnancy? Yes, of coarse I do.  I think EVERY parent will blame themselves for a hard time their child goes through.  I could sit here and tell you every reason I am or am not responsible but honestly if you already have a judgement in your head it isn't likely I will change it now.  But I will say is this, Is it YOUR parents fault that they raised a bully and a coward?
                                                                                        



What's in my kitchen?

I thought I would make a list of things I keep in my kitchen at all times during my weight loss journey and then a list of things I want to add. 

• Bananas
• low fat cheese
• whole grain pita bread
• protein shakes
• avocado
• Weight control oatmeal
• raw oats
• fat free milk
• olive oil and olive oil spray
• brown rice
• chicken breasts
• ground turkey
• egg white
• Whole wheat bagels
• Natural peanut butter
• Black beans
• Green tea
• Yogurt

What I want to add:

• Chia seeds
• Almonds
• Almond butter
• More fish

Do you see anything missing?  Let me know.

Inspiration

If you think you cannot do it please watch this video.  It is not mine.  I am not taking credit for it but I was asked to share it.  WOW!

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A wonderful story!

Disclaimer:  This is NOT my story and I do not make any claims to it.  I just wanted to share.

 

 

 

 

 

Grandma Raised In The South

A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose.

Her grandmother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs and the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil without saying a word.

In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her granddaughter, she asked, "Tell me what do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

She brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they got soft.She then asked her to take an egg and break it.

After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.

Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The granddaughter smiled, as she tasted its rich aroma. The granddaughter then asked. "What's the point,grandmother?"

Her grandmother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity--boiling water--but each reacted differently.

The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened.

The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" she asked her granddaughter.

"When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"

Think of this: Which am I?

Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff?

Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.

When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate to another level?

---AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Ground tukey and veggies

I love this combination for a clean healthy lunch or dinner.  It will fill you up and you can even change what veggies and non salt spices to change up the taste.


1 package of Jenni O lean turkey (ground)
1 cup of baby spinach
1 cup of frozen corn
.5 cup of frozen peas
1 cup of mushrooms
Cherry tomatoes
2 Tablespoons of Majorian leaves
1 Tablespoon of garlic powder
pepper to taste if desired



Over medium heat brown turkey meat and drain and then pat with a paper towel.
Add frozen corn and peas and lower heat to L-M and allow veggies to become tender
Then add baby spinach and mushrooms and allow to cook thoroughly.

 Add Cherry tomatoes and serve! A serving is about half so you can save what is left over for the next day.  It is delicious.

Jenni O 220 calories (4 oz)
Corn boiled 59 calories (1 cup)
Peas boiled 55 calories (1/2 cup)
Mushrooms raw 15 calories (cup)
Cherry tomatoes 24 calories (8 tomatoes)
Baby spinach 10 calories (1 cup)

Total 383 calories

MY WORTH!

    Isn't it crazy how much your mind can change when it has something different to focus on?
I am 39 years old.  I have been a mother for almost 20 years of my life.  I am not a perfect mother.  I have made many, many mistakes.  I will probably make a few more.  A mother doesn't stop being a mother just because her children reach the age of 18.  I feel, as any mother does, that my children are the best.  I gladly gave up college and a career to stay at home with my children.  Now, medical issues played a part in that as well but I did it with a smile on my face.

     Something I always kept in mind as a mother is that my two perfect babies NEVER asked to be brought into this world.  I gave and gave willingly.  If I had 50 extra dollars my children got it. I lived my life that way and I would do it again a million times over so when I say this do not think for a moment I regret any of it.

     I already talked about being just absolutely disgusted at what I have made my children endure because of my choices and I can never take that back.  I also cannot take back at what those choices have done to me.  My body.. and not the outside. I mean the inside.  I think I convinced myself that I didn't deserve anything.  ANYTHING.
I can count the amount of pants I own on one hand.  I can count the amount of Bras I own on less than that.  I really started thinking about this when I joined July's challenge group and we got our challenges for each day of the week.  Wednesday is high heel day.  Folks, I own not one pair of high heels.  I own not one dress.  I own not one outfit I could wear to an interview. I use my daughters make up.  I wear her earrings.  I use her hair products.
I started to workout for me.  I love that I started doing SOMETHING for myself.  I have lost over 40 pounds.  I have gotten stronger.  I am a much happier person and you know what I know I DESERVE to have that pair of heels and when I reach 75 pounds that is exactly what I am going to do.  It may be a simple pair of shoes that I probably will never wear but it's more than that to me.  It's a symbol of my worth.  Realizing that giving to MYSELF ONCE IN A WHILE doesn't make me a bad mother.